Will Denon 1920 Play HD DVD's?

[Mr Cole]

Hi all,
pretty much decided on the Denon 1920 DVD player but unsure on a couple of things.

I know it will upscale via HDMI, but will it play HD DVD's as well, and will it show HD DVD's in HD via component?

I really want to keep the HDMI connection on my set for Telewest TV Drive unless there's a chance I can connect the TV Drive via component and still receive HD material.

Sorry if the questions are a bit stupid but have never really looked into DVD players that much so want to future proof as much as possible.

[Attu]

It will only upscale via HDMI, through components it only does 480i and 480p not HD , also it wont be able to play HD DVD's, i dont think there is any player commercially avalable yet that does HD DVD

[Joe Fernand]

Mr Cole

The Denon DVD-1920 is a 'Red Laser' player and like the majority of kit on the market will not be compatible with HD DVD (Toshiba) and Blu-ray DVD (Sony) discs when they arrive; these new technologies use a Blue Laser with a narrower light beam and will require a Blue laser equipped player.

You can add HDMI switches to your system if you require Inputs for addition HDMI equipped sources.

As Attu says your player is capable of up-converting Standard Definition DVD Video discs to an HD format - this is not the same as viewing a High Definition source.

You may want to consider the likes of the SnaZio SZ1350 - this DVD Video player offers you up-conversion on both Analogue 'Component' and Digital (DVI) video out and attached to a PC or MAC via a network cable can play back High Definition files you download onto your PC and also play back High Definition Windows Media Video files too.

See Product feature : SnaZio Net DVD Cinema HD

Best regards

Joe

[Mr Cole]

Thanks Joe, excellent information. I'll look into the SnaZio on the net.