ROTEL RDV-1092 - Manual (Page 13)

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CONNECTIONS
This section describes the back-panel connec-
tions and settings that must be made during
installation of the RDV-1092. These include
the power connection, audio output connec-
tions, video output connections, and selecting
of the video standard for your TV. In addition,
there are optional connections for an external
IR remote signal, a +12V turn-on trigger, and
an I/O port for computer control.
NOTE
: To prevent loud noises, make sure the
DVD player and the rest of the system is
turned off when making connections.
Cable selection
Use standard audio cables with RCA con-
nectors for analog audio connections. Use
the following color code:
Left channel audio: white
Right channel audio: red
Choose from three different types of ana-
log video cables. For composite video, use
a single 75 ohm video cable with an RCA
connector at each end. For S-Video, use an
S-Video cable with a special multi-pin connec-
tor at each end. For component video, use a
set of three matching 75 ohm video cables
with RCA connectors at each end. Use the
following standard color code:
Composite video: yellow
Component video (Y): green
Component video (P
B
): blue
Component video (P
R
): red
NOTE
: Do not use standard audio cables in
place of 75 ohm video cables. Audio cables
will usually pass the signal, but will degrade
the quality.
Choose from two different types of digital
video cables. For connection to a TV or video
processor with an HDMI input, use an HDMI
cable. For connection to a DVI input, use an
HDMI-to-DVI cable.
Use standard optical digital cables for optical
digital signals. Be sure to remove the protective
covers from the ends of the cable. Use 75 ohm
digital audio cables with an RCA connector
on each end for coax digital audio.
Coax digital: black
NOTE
: You can substitute a 75 ohm video
cable for a coax digital cable, but do not
substitute conventional audio interconnect
cables for digital signals.
When making signal connections, follow the
color codes carefully.
Audio Connections
Digital audio outputs supply an un-
decoded digital audio signal for use with
a surround processor’s decoding and D/A
converters. This is the preferred connection
when using the RDV-1092 with a Dolby Digi-
tal/DTS surround processor.
Analog audio outputs supply up to 5.1
channels of decoded analog audio. Use these
connections when connecting the RDV-1092
to a receiver or TV set that does not have its
own Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, or for
passing multichannel DVD-Audio PCM signals
to the analog inputs of a receiver.
Analog Audio Outputs
See Figure 7 and 8
Two sets of RCA jacks, labeled ANALOG
OUT sends either six channels of decoded
analog audio (front left, front right, rear left,
rear right, center, and subwoofer) or two
channels of stereo analog audio from the
RDV-1092 to the analog audio inputs of an
audio surround processor, preamplifier, inte-
grated amplifier, receiver or TV set.
To a surround processor with 5.1
channel inputs, use RCA audio cables to
connect the six outputs labeled 5.1CH to the
matching multichannel inputs on the surround
processor (L to front left, R to front right, LS to
left surround, RS to right surround, C to center
channel, SUB to subwoofer, etc.)
To a stereo preamp, processor, or TV
set with 2-channel inputs, use the pair
of RCA outputs labeled STEREO. Connect the
STEREO L output to the left audio input of the
TV or receiver and the STEREO R output to
the right audio input.
Typically, the STEREO outputs send a matrix
encoded stereo signal to the surround pro-
cessor. See the Speaker Size topic in the
Setup section of this manual for information
on matching the analog output signal to your
preamp or processor.
NOTE
: The analog audio outputs are typically
used only with DVD-Audio discs or with sur-
round processors or TV sets that do not have
Dolby Digital or DTS processing. If your pro-
cessor has Dolby Digital and DTS decoding,
you will not need to make any analog audio
connections to play video DVDs; one digital
connection (described in the following sec-
tion) will suffice.
Digital Audio Outputs
See Figure 9
The RDV-1092’s digital outputs provide a
digital audio bitstream, which must be used
with a processor that accepts a digital signal
and has its own Dolby Digital and/or DTS
decoding. There are two types of outputs for
the digital audio signal: an optical output and
a coaxial output. Use whichever you prefer.
If you choose the optical connection, remove
the plastic cap protecting the connector and
save it for future use.
Connect the cable of your choice (optical or
coaxial) from the DIGITAL OUT connectors of
the RDV-1092 to the matching digital input
on the surround processor.
You will probably need to select the correct
digital input on your surround processor, us-
ing its setup menus.
NOTE
: See the Audio Setup Menu in the Setup
section of this manual for information on se-
lecting the right type of digital output signal
for your processor.
Video Connections
Video outputs send the video signal from
the DVD player to the surround processor,
video processor, or TV set. A key feature
of the RDV-1092 is that it can send a video
signal to any high definition or standard
definition TV monitor in exactly the format
that best matches the native mode and reso-
lution of the TV.
Digital HDTVs, such as LCD and plasma flat-
screens, display digital signals directly. These
TVs should be connected to the RDV-1092
using the HDMI digital output.
Analog HDTVs, such as CRT and rear-projec-
tion sets, display analog signals. Although
these can be connected with an HDMI cable,