Denon expands its advanced Universal Blu-ray player line-up with two new 3D-ready models DBP-2011UD and DBP-1611UD

Denon, one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-quality home entertainment products celebrating 100 years of innovation and technology leadership in 2010, is providing discriminating consumers the opportunity to enjoy an enriched Blu-ray experience with the addition of two new 3D-Ready Universal Blu-ray players to its lineup. The new models include the DBP-2011UD and the DBP-1611UD, joining Denon's DBP-4010UD and critically acclaimed DVD-A1UD Universal Blu-ray Disc players.

Denon's Blu-ray players represent the leading edge in performance and features for the fast-growing high-definition format. The "universal" Blu-ray models provide superior playback of virtually all 5-inch silver discs, while featuring a fast loading mechanism for even the most complex Blu-ray Discs available. The new DBPs feature high-bit video processing including a video equalizer to get the most out of Blu-ray Discs and standard definition DVDs as well. In addition to their ultimate-quality video reproduction, all Denon players reflect the company's longstanding heritage as an audio leader, offering impeccable high-resolution sonic playback, including DVD-Audio and SACD.

Both new Universal Denon Blu-ray players provide easy and straightforward access to the Internet, opening up new content and networking opportunities. For instance, both offer YouTube streaming and are DLNA 1.5-certified for audio/video/photo streaming with other DLNA certified products across a network. In addition to their many innovative interactivity features, including built-in BD-Live and "Bonus View" functionality, they offer leading-edge web access features with 1GB of on-board memory for BD-Live playback and a USB connector for additional external memory for media and BD-Live content. The players are designed to enhance a consumer's total home entertainment experience with features such as Kodak Picture CD compatibility, as well as DivX HD+, MP3 and WMA playback (all via either recordable DVD/CD or external memory).

Denon's DBP-1611UD (August release) will be available in a black colour finish, while the DBP-2011UD (September release) will also be solt in a premium silver version.

DBP-1611UD at a glance:

• Universal Player (incl. SACD and DVD-Audio playback)
• 3D Ready (via firmware update end of 2010)
• DLNA support for audio/video/photo streaming via network
• YouTube streaming
• Denon audio quality circuit with dedicated 2-channel output
• High-bit video processing
• HD audio decoder with output via HDMI (v1.4a)
• Fast loading & response
• New GUI (Graphical User Interface)
• BD-Live with 1GB internal memory
• Available in black

Additional features DBP-2011UD:

• High-bit audio D/A converter (32 bit/ 192 kHz)
• 7.1 channel analogue output
• High-bit ABT2015 video processor
• RS-232C port
• Available also in premium silver