ROTEL DVD Audio/Video Player RDV-1093 - Manual (Page 15)

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NTSC/PAL Switch
There are two different standards for video
monitors: NTSC in US and Japan, PAL in
Europe. The output of the RDV-1093 should
be set to match the standard your TV accepts.
Put the switch in the NTSC position for use with
NTSC video equipment. Put it in the PAL position
for the use with PAL equipment.
This switch only relates to the hardware con-
figuration of your TV set and other components.
Regardless of the setting, the RDV-1093 can
play DVD discs encoded in either format,
converting the signal to the format selected
with the NTSC/PAL switch.
NOTE: If your TV monitor can display both
PAL and NTSC signals, you can choose the
“Auto Format” setting in the configuration
menus. This setting overrides the back panel
switch; the RDV-1093 displays the native
format of the disc being played (PAL or
NTSC).
Other Connections
AC Power Input
It is best to plug the RDV-1093 directly into a
2-pin polarized wall outlet. Avoid the use of
extension cords.
Your RDV-1093 will automatically configure
itself for the proper AC line voltage ranging
from 110 volts to 240 volts at 50/60Hz. No
setting is required to match the unit to your
local voltage.
Plug the supplied cord into the AC INPUT
receptacle on the back of the unit. After all
connections have been made, plug the cord
into an appropriate AC wall outlet.
NOTE: If you are away for an extended pe-
riod of time, it is a sensible precaution to
unplug your audio/video components.
EXT REM IN
The EXT REM IN receives IR command codes
relayed from an infrared receiver or from the
IR OUT connector on Rotel surround proces-
sors. This feature may be useful when the unit
is installed in a cabinet and its front-panel IR
sensor is blocked. Consult your authorized Rotel
dealer for information on IR receivers and the
proper wiring of a cable with 3.5 mm plugs
to fit the connector.
12V TRIGGER Connection
The RDV-1093 can be activated by a remote
12 volt trigger signal from a Rotel surround
processor. The 12V TRIG input accepts any
control signal (AC or DC) ranging from 3 volts
to 30 volts. When a cable is connected to the
input and a trigger signal is present, the DVD
player is activated. When the trigger signal is
interrupted, the unit goes into standby mode.
The front panel indicator light remains lit, but
the display goes dark and the unit will not
operate. Consult your authorized Rotel dealer
for information on the 12V TRIG input and the
proper wiring of a plug to fit the connector.
NOTE: When using the 12V Trigger, leave
the POWER button in the ON position.
Computer I/O
The RDV-1093 can be operated from a
computer with audio system control software
from third-party developers. This control is
accomplished by sending operating codes
from the computer via a hard-wired RS-232
serial connection.
The COMPUTER I/O input provides the neces-
sary network connections on the back panel. It
accepts standard RJ-45 8-pin modular plugs,
such as those commonly used in 10-BaseT UTP
Ethernet cabling.
For additional information on the connections,
cabling, software, and operating codes for
computer control of the RDV-1093, contact
your authorized Rotel dealer.
OVERVIEW
Basic controls for the RDV-1093 are on the
front panel. These controls are duplicated on
the remote control along with many more.
To guide you through the operation of the
RDV-1093, this section of the manual starts
with explaining the basic layout and function
of the front panel and the remote control. In
the following section, Using the RDV-1093,
we explain the features of the unit and how
to operate them.
Throughout this manual, numbers in gray boxes
refer to the RDV-1093 illustration (Figure 1)
at the front of this manual. Letters refer to the
RR-DV98 remote illustration (Figure 2). When
both appear, the function is found on both the
RDV-1093 and the remote. When only one
appears, that function is found only on the
RDV-1093 or the remote.
On-Screen Display
The RDV-1093 displays menus, status indica-
tors, and interactive menus on the TV monitor
Many of these screens are used to set up
preferences and activate advanced features of
the unit. Others offer information and choices
useful during normal operation of the unit.
NOTE: The default language for all
RDV-1093 On-Screen Displays can be
changed. See the General Setup topic in the
Setup section of this manual.
Status Bar
During operation of the unit, a Status Bar
appears on the TV screen when the DISPLAY
button is pressed, when a setting is changed
or when the Top Menu or URD menus are
displayed:
DVD : play Ch : 1 00:01:22
ROTEL
Not Available
The left side of the Status Bar shows what type
of disc is playing. The top line shows the status
indicators such as NO DISC, LOADING, PLAY,
PAUSE, etc. along with CHAPTER and TIME
information. These information displays are self-
explanatory. The bottom line indicates the new
setting when an adjustment is made or shows
displays when attempting to select an option
that is not available for the current disc.