Thorough Vibration-resistant Design: A variety of designs have been incorporated to suppress unwanted vibrations. The pickup mechanism is positioned at the center to reduce the effects of external vibrations. The DVD mechanism section in the main chassis has been divided in a two box construction to further protect it from vibrations.  

DCDi By Faroudja: The DVD-3910's Progressive Scan technology is powered by the latest DCDi by Faroudja FLI-2310 decoding engine for the finest processing of film, video, graphics, or mixed-mode content.  

MP3/WMA Playback: This unit will play MP3 and WMA files recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW discs using the ISO 9660 Level 1 format. It is recommended that MP3s be recorded with bit rates of 128 kbps or higher, and WMA files at bit rates of 64 to 160 kbps. The player can recognize up to 600 files. This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.  

JPEG Playback: This unit will play JPEG still image files recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW discs using the ISO 9660 Level 1 format. This unit can recognize baseline JPEG files of less than 30MB. JPEG files can be displayed one at a time, or in a slideshow fashion.  

Video D/A Converter: The 27MHz/10-bit video digital-to-analog (D/A) conversion ensures highly accurate playback of delicate, low-level video signals, giving you a vivid picture that is faithful in every detail. Oversampling of 4x is used for both Progressive and Interlaced video signals, allowing more detailed D/A conversion. Higher quality picture reproduction is also possible thanks to a filter with flexible shutout characteristics that is used for the analog filter in the latter stage.  

Audio D/A Converter: 24-bit, 192-kHz audio D/A converter that is well protected from noise caused by fluctuations in current from the power supply. This high performance D/A converter allows not only input of the 24-bit/192 kHz data of DVD-Audio discs. Furthermore, the same DAC is used unsparingly for the surround, center and LFE channels to provide optimum sound quality during multi-channel playback as well.  

Noise Shaped Video (NSV): The NSV feature works in the digital domain to reduce noise in the video signal frequency band in order to enhance video signal linearity.  

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface): The unit's HDMI simplifies A/V connections by carrying uncompressed SD or HD digital video and up to 8 channels of digital audio all in one cable. This unit features HDCP copyright protection technology, and must be connected to an HDCP-compliant device. The output resolution can be set to match the capability of the monitor or projector. The HDMI connection is compatible with DVD-Video and DVD-Audio. The video signal format can be set to 480p, 720p or 1080i. (HD-compatible TV required to view DVDs in HD format.)

Component Video Output: In addition to the composite video output and the S-video output, this unit is equipped with a set of component video outputs. When connected to a television with a component video input, the component video output of this unit will provide picture color and detail that is superior to video from composite and S-video outputs. The component outputs can be set to pass either progressive or interlaced video.  

7-in-2 memory card slot: Enter a world of digital media versatility with the multi memory card slot. Access files from MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, Smart Media, Memory StickŪ/Memory Stick Pro, Compact Flash and Micro Drive formats. ( SD, MMC, MS, MS-Pro, SMC, MD and CF)

Buffer Memory: This unit is equipped with buffer memory to ensure that both picture and sound are played without interruption when the DVD disc shifts from layer 1 to layer 2, or in the rare event of a pickup dropout.  

Picture and Fujicolor Playback: JPEG files stored on Kodak picture CDs, Fujicolor CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs can be played as a slide show and enjoyed.  

MP3 Playback: This unit will play MP3 files recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW discs using the ISO 9660 format. .  

SRS TruSurround: Using this feature, the multi-channel sound normally achieved with five speakers is recreated using only the two front stereo speakers. Markers: Up to 5 points on a DVD can be stored in memory and easily recalled. Markers are automatically cleared when the power is turned off or when the tray is opened.  

Resume Play Memory Function: When the Stop button is pressed during DVD-Video playback, that position is stored in the memory. When the Play button is pressed after pressing the Stop button, playback resumes from the position where the disc was stopped. The resume play memory function is canceled if the disc tray is opened or the Stop button is pressed a second time.  

Program Play: Up to 20 tracks on a Video CD, audio CD, Super Audio CD, or DVD-Audio disc can be programmed and played in any order. 

Note: The Program Play function does not work with DVD-Video discs or discs containing MP3 files.

Note: The Random Play function does not work with DVD-Video discs.

Slow Motion: When playing a DVD-Video disc or Video CD, you have access to four slow-motion speeds in both directions.  

Parental Control: This unit allows you to set playback restrictions for DVDs using Parental Control. Parental Control allows you to restrict playback according to a predetermined level. You can select a parental control rating from 0-8, which is protected by a 4-digit password.  

Auto Power-Off: If the unit is in stop mode for approximately 30 minutes, it will automatically switch to standby mode.  

Dimmer: The display can be set to one of three brightness levels, or turned off.