Rotel DVD Player RDV 1093 User Guide

Owner’s Manual  
RDV-1093  
DVD Audio/Video Player  
 
 
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PROG RANDM  
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REPEAT A-B  
TITLE  
DIM RESUME  
MENU  
The COMPUTER I/O connection should be handled by an authorized  
person only.  
FCC Information  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in  
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with  
the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
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However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off  
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.(TV, radio, etc.)  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver  
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• Connect the equipment to an outlet on circuit different from that to which  
the receiver is connected.  
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules operation is subject to  
the following to conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-  
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
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RDV-1093 DVD Audio/Video Player  
3: Rear Panel Connections  
 
 
 
 
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
"Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat.  
No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. "DTS" and  
"DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
Copyright 1996, Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.  
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DVD AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYER  
MODEL NO. RDV-1093  
POWER CONSUMPTION: 26W  
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECTTO THE FOLLOWING TWO  
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAYNOTCAUSE HARMFULINTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUSTACCEPT  
ANYINTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THATMAYCAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.  
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Important Notes  
When making connections be sure to:  
Turn off all the components in the system before hooking up any components, including loudspeakers.  
Turn off all components in the system before changing any of the connections to the system.  
It is also recommended that you:  
Turn the volume control of the amplifier all the way down before the amplifier is turned on or off.  
4: Digital HDTV connection (HDMI)  
 
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"Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat.  
No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. "DTS" and  
"DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
Copyright 1996, Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.  
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CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAYNOTCAUSE HARMFULINTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUSTACCEPT  
ANYINTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THATMAYCAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.  
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
"Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat.  
No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. "DTS" and  
"DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
Copyright 1996, Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.  
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CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAYNOTCAUSE HARMFULINTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUSTACCEPT  
ANYINTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THATMAYCAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.  
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"Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat.  
No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. "DTS" and  
"DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
Copyright 1996, Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.  
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CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAYNOTCAUSE HARMFULINTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUSTACCEPT  
ANYINTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THATMAYCAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.  
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
"Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat.  
No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. "DTS" and  
"DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
Copyright 1996, Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.  
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MODEL NO. RDV-1093  
POWER CONSUMPTION: 26W  
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECTTO THE FOLLOWING TWO  
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAYNOTCAUSE HARMFULINTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUSTACCEPT  
ANYINTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THATMAYCAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.  
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"Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat.  
No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. "DTS" and  
"DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
Copyright 1996, Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.  
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MODEL NO. RDV-1093  
POWER CONSUMPTION: 26W  
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECTTO THE FOLLOWING TWO  
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAYNOTCAUSE HARMFULINTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUSTACCEPT  
ANYINTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THATMAYCAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.  
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"Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat.  
No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. "DTS" and  
"DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
Copyright 1996, Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.  
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MODEL NO. RDV-1093  
POWER CONSUMPTION: 26W  
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECTTO THE FOLLOWING TWO  
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAYNOTCAUSE HARMFULINTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUSTACCEPT  
ANYINTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THATMAYCAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.  
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"Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat.  
No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. "DTS" and  
"DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
Copyright 1996, Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.  
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DVD AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYER  
MODEL NO. RDV-1093  
POWER CONSUMPTION: 26W  
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECTTO THE FOLLOWING TWO  
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAYNOTCAUSE HARMFULINTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUSTACCEPT  
ANYINTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THATMAYCAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.  
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RDV-1093 DVD Audio/Video Player  
Contents  
1: Front Panel Controls and Display  
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SDTV Connections .................................12  
Remote Control Overview .....................15  
Component Video Connection  
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2: RR-DV98 Remote Control  
Remote Control Batteries  
Using the Remote  
ON/OFF Buttons  
OPEN/CLOSE Button  
PLAY Button  
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S-Video Connection  
3: Rear Panel Connections  
Composite Video Connection  
NTSC/PAL Switch  
4: Digital HDTV connection (HDMI)  
5: Digital HDTV connection (DVI)  
6: Analog HDTV connection  
(Component Video)  
Other Connections.................................13  
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AC Power Input  
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STOP Button  
7: Analog TV connection  
(S-Video/Composite Video)  
EXT REM IN  
PAUSE Button  
TRACK Buttons  
SEARCH Buttons  
Numeric Buttons  
CURSOR Buttons  
ENTER Button  
MENU Button  
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12V TRIGGER Connection  
Computer I/O  
8: Stereo Analog Audio Connections  
9: Multichannel Analog Audio Connections  
10: Digital Audio Connections  
OVERVIEW...........................................13  
On-Screen Display.................................13  
About Rotel..........................................10  
Getting Started.....................................10  
Status Bar  
13  
14  
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Menu Screens  
Screen Saver  
SETUP Button  
DISPLAY Button  
TITLE Button  
Video Features  
Audio Features  
Other Features  
Supplied Accessories  
A Few Precautions  
Placement  
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Front Panel Overview ...........................14  
SLOW Button  
POWER Button and LED  
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GOTO Button  
LED Indicators  
ANGLE Button  
SUBTITLE Button  
AUDIO Button  
ZOOM Button  
REPEAT Button  
A-B Button  
Front-Panel Display  
Disc Drawer  
CONNECTIONS......................................11  
Cable Selection 11  
OPEN/CLOSE Button  
Remote Sensor  
PLAY Button  
Audio Connections.................................11  
Analog Audio Outputs  
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STOP Button  
Digital Audio Outputs  
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DIM Button  
PAUSE Button  
RESUME Button  
PROG Button  
TRACK Buttons  
SEARCH Buttons  
Video Connections.................................11  
HDTV Connections.................................12  
RANDM Button  
P.SCAN Button  
HDMI Digital Connection  
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DVI Digital Connection  
Component Video Connection  
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USING THE RDV-1093 ..........................16  
About Discs ..........................................16  
Extra Playback Features........................20  
Audio Setup Menu.................................25  
Repeat Play  
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Digital Audio Output  
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A-B Repeat  
Compression  
25  
Disc Formats  
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Random Play  
Program Play  
DVD Region Codes  
Disc Structure  
Speaker Setup Menu .............................25  
Speaker Size  
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Digital Audio Formats  
Distance Units  
Speaker Distance  
Playing MP3 discs.................................21  
URD menu  
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Basic Features.......................................17  
Repeat Play  
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ON/OFF Functions  
Changing Display Brightness  
Inserting a Disc  
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Parental Control Menu...........................26  
Assign Pass Code  
Enter Pass Code  
Change Pass Code  
Parental Controls  
Allowed Ratings  
Unrated Titles  
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SETUP ..................................................22  
On-Screen Menus 22  
Playing a Disc  
DVD Playback Menu..............................22  
Stopping Disc Playback  
Pause/Still Frame  
Skip forward/back  
High Speed Play  
Audio Track  
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Camera Angle  
Subtitle  
DVD auto play  
Subtitle Pref.  
Audio Lang. Pref.  
Audio Fmt. Pref.  
Disc Resume  
High Definition Setup Menu ...................27  
Slow Speed Play  
Output Format  
HDMI Color Format  
Enhancement  
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Time Display  
Advanced Features................................18  
Zoom  
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MORE INFORMATION............................27  
Troubleshooting.....................................27  
Selecting Audio Tracks  
Selecting Scene Angles  
Selecting Subtitles  
System Setup Menu ..............................23  
Status Bar  
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Power  
27  
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Status Bar Delay  
Screen Saver  
Sleep  
Operation  
Picture  
Audio  
Playing Specific Selections ....................19  
Selecting a Title/Group  
19  
Restore Default  
Menu Language  
Dim Front Panel  
Select Chapters from DVD Menu  
19  
Specifications........................................28  
General  
28  
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Entering a Chapter or Track Number  
20  
Other  
Video Setup Menu.................................24  
Video output  
Audio output  
Audio characteristics  
Output Format  
Auto Format  
Black Level  
Lip Sync  
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Find a Location with Time Search  
20  
Aspect Ratio  
CCIR Clipping  
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About Rotel  
Getting Started  
• Audio outputs include multichannel (5.1)  
analog audio outputs, stereo analog outputs  
and both coaxial and optical digital audio  
outputs.  
A family whose passionate interest in music led  
them to manufacture high fidelity components  
of uncompromising quality founded Rotel 45  
years ago. Through the years that passion has  
remained undiminished and the family goal  
of providing exceptional value for audiophiles  
and music lovers regardless of their budget, is  
shared by all Rotel employees.  
Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RDV-1093  
DVD Audio/Video Player. With its precision  
transport, digital processing, and Rotels Bal-  
anced Design, the RDV-1093 ensures the high-  
est level of audio performance. When used in  
a high-quality audio system, your DVD player  
will provide years of enjoyment.  
Other Features  
• User-friendly On-Screen Displays.  
• Full-featured remote control.  
• Parental lock.  
The RDV-1093 is a multipurpose player  
equipped to handle video and audio discs in  
a wide range of formats including DVD-Video,  
DVD-Audio, Audio CD, MP3 (MPEG 1, Layer  
3) and dts-CD.  
Supplied Accessories  
• Audio/video cable (1)  
• Audio cables ( 2)  
The engineers work as a close team, listening  
to, and fine tuning each new product until it  
reaches their exacting musical standards. They  
are free to choose components from around  
the world in order to make that product the  
best they can. You are likely to find capacitors  
from the United Kingdom and Germany, semi  
conductors from Japan or the United States,  
while toroidal power transformers are manu-  
factured in Rotels own factory.  
• S-Video cable (1)  
• 75 ohm coax digital audio cable (1)  
• Remote Control Unit (1)  
• R03(LR03)/AAA batteries (3)  
• Instruction manual (1)  
• AC Power Cord (1)  
Video Features  
• Supports both NTSC and PAL TV monitors  
(selectable with back panel switch). Plays  
both PAL and NTSC discs, converting the  
signal to the appropriate output.  
A Few Precautions  
Please read this manual carefully. In addition  
to installation and operating instructions, it will  
help you get optimum performance from your  
newDVDPlayer. Pleasecontactyourauthorized  
Rotel retailer for answers to any questions.  
In addition, all of us at Rotel welcome your  
questions and comments.  
Rotels reputation for excellence has been  
earned through hundreds of good reviews and  
awards from the most respected reviewers in  
the industry, who listen to music every day.  
Their comments keep the company true to its  
goal – the pursuit of equipment that is musical,  
reliable and affordable.  
• High definition video output with user se-  
lectable resolutions for both PAL and NTSC  
systems, optimized for both video and film  
sources. Internal digital scaler outputs any  
DVD at 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p,  
1080i, or 1080p.  
• Special playback functions such as frame-  
by-frame, zoom, and variable slow-motion  
and high-speed play.  
Save the RDV-1093 shipping carton and  
all enclosed packing material for future use.  
Shipping or moving the RDV-1093 in anything  
other than the original packing material may  
result in damage that is not covered by the  
warranty.  
All of us at Rotel, thank you for buying this  
product and hope it will bring you many years  
of enjoyment.  
• DVD-Video features include Multi-angle,  
Multi-language subtitles, and Multi-lan-  
guage audio.  
Placement  
Audio Features  
Place the RDV-1093 on a solid, level surface  
away from sunlight, heat, moisture, or vibra-  
tion. Make sure that the shelf can support the  
weight of the unit.  
• Supported audio formats include sampling  
frequencies up to 192 kHz, linear PCM  
encoding, up to 24-bit resolution, and MLP.  
DVD-Audio supports up to 6 channels at  
sample rates of 48, 96, or 192 kHz and  
sample sizes of 16, 20, or 24 bits. DVD-  
Video supports 2 channels at sample rates  
of 48 and 96 kHz and sample sizes of  
16, 20, or 24 bits. Audio CD/Video CD  
is limited to 2 channels, 44.1 kHz at 16  
bits.  
Place the RDV-1093 close to the other com-  
ponents in your system and, if possible, on its  
own shelf. This will make initial hookup, and  
subsequent system changes easier.  
The RDV-1093 can generate heat during nor-  
mal operation. Do not block ventilation open-  
ings. Allow a minimum of 10 cm or 4  
inches of unobstructed space around  
the unit. If installed in a cabinet, make sure  
that there is adequate ventilation.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,  
“Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
• Supportsthefollowingdigitalaudioformats:  
Dolby Digital®  
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater System, Inc. US  
Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and  
pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround”, are trademarks of  
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MP3 (MPEG 1, Layer 3)  
MPEG multichannel (linear PCM output)  
Linear PCM  
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top of the RDV-1093. Don’t let any liquid fall  
into the unit.  
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intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and  
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CONNECTIONS  
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.  
NOTE: The analog audio outputs are typi-  
cally used only with DVD-Audio discs or  
with surround processors or TV sets that do  
not have Dolby Digital or DTS processing. If  
your processor 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 section) will suffice.  
This section describes the back-panel connec-  
tions and settings that must be made during  
installation of the RDV-1093. These include the  
power connection, audio output connections,  
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.  
When making signal connections, follow the  
color codes carefully.  
Audio Connections  
Digital Audio Outputs  
Digital audio outputs supply an un-  
decoded digital audio signal for use with  
a surround processors decoding and D/A  
converters. This is the preferred connection  
whenusingtheRDV-1093withaDolbyDigital/  
DTS surround processor.  
See Figure 10  
NOTE: To prevent loud noises, make sure  
the DVD player and the rest of the system is  
turned off when making connections.  
The RDV-1093s 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.  
Cable Selection  
Use standard audio cables with RCA connec-  
tors for analog audio connections. Use the  
following color code:  
Analog audio outputs supply up to 5.1  
channels of decoded analog audio. Use these  
connections when connecting the RDV-1093  
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.  
Left channel audio: white  
Right channel audio: red  
Choose from three different types of analog  
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 connector 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:  
Connect the cable of your choice (optical or  
coaxial) from the DIGITAL OUT connectors of  
the RDV-1093 to the matching digital input on  
the surround processor.  
Analog Audio Outputs  
See Figure 8 and 9  
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-1093 to  
the analog audio inputs of an audio surround  
processor, preamplifier, integrated amplifier,  
receiver or TV set.  
You will probably need to select the correct  
digital input on your surround processor, using  
its setup menus.  
NOTE: See the Audio Setup Menu in the  
Setup section of this manual for information  
on selecting the right type of digital output  
signal for your processor.  
Composite video: yellow  
Component video (Y): green  
Component video (PB): blue  
Component video (PR): red  
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.)  
Video Connections  
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.  
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-1093 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 resolution of the TV.  
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.  
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.  
Digital HDTVs, such as LCD and plasma flat  
screens, display digital signals directly. These  
TVs should be connected to the RDV-1093  
using the HDMI digital output.  
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.  
Typically, the STEREO outputs send a matrix  
encodedstereosignaltothesurroundprocessor.  
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.  
Analog HDTVs, such as CRT and rear-projec-  
tion sets, display analog signals. Although  
these can be connected with an HDMI cable  
these TVs should generally be connected with  
analog Component Video cables to avoid  
an unnecessary digital-to-analog conversion  
in the TV.  
Coax digital: black  
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RDV-1093 DVD Audio/Video Player  
Standard definition TV monitors should be con-  
nected with one of three types of video output  
connectionsRCAcompositevideo, S-Video, or  
Component Video. On standard televisions, the  
S-Video output provides better picture quality  
than the composite video output.  
DVI Digital Connection  
SDTV Connections  
When connecting a standard definition TV,  
the best picture quality will be achieved using  
Component Video or S-Video cables. If the TV  
does not have either of these types of connec-  
tions, use a composite video connection.  
See Figure 5  
Use this type of connection with an HDTV that  
displays digital signals directly, such as LCD,  
Plasma, and DLP monitors.  
NOTE: In most systems, only one video  
connection should be made.  
Connect one end of an HDMI to DVI cable to  
the VIDEO OUT HDMI connector on the back  
of the RDV-1093. Connect the other end of the  
cable to the DVI input connector on the back of  
the HDTV. We recommend a maximum length  
of 5 meters for DVI cables.  
Component Video Connection  
See Figure 6  
HDTV Connections  
Three cables are required to make Component  
Video Connections:  
Connect the RDV-1093 to a high definition  
TV monitor with HDMI, DVI, or Component  
Video inputs. The video resolution can be set  
to match the native resolution of the TV monitor  
at 480p/576p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.  
NOTE: The RDV-1093 video output settings  
should be configured to match the native  
resolution of the HDTV. See the Video Setup  
Menu topic in the Setup section.  
1. Connect one cable from the COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT connector labeled Y on the  
RDV-1093 to the Y input on the TV or sur-  
round processor.  
NOTE: Most DVD discs feature Macrovision  
and/or HDCP copy protection which may  
not display properly at resolutions of 720p  
or higher. When using Component  
Video connections, set the  
RDV-1093 output resolution to  
480i/576i or 480p/576p. The HDMI  
connections are not affected by Macrovision  
copy protection.  
Component Video Connection  
2. Connect a second cable from the COM-  
PONENT VIDEO OUT connector labeled  
PB on the RDV-1093 to the PB input on the  
TV or surround processor.  
See Figure 6  
Use this type of connection with an HDTV with  
cathode ray tube technology, such as direct  
view, rear projection, and front projection  
monitors.  
3. Connect a third cable from the COMPO-  
NENT VIDEO OUT connector labeled PR  
on the RDV-1093 to the PR input on the TV  
or surround processor.  
Three cables are required to make Component  
Video Connections:  
HDMI Digital Connection  
NOTE: The RDV-1093 video output settings  
should be configured to the interlaced  
480i/576i setting with a standard definition  
TV. See the Video Setup Menu topic in the  
Setup section.  
See Figure 4  
1. Connect one cable from the COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT connector labeled Y on the  
RDV-1093 to the Y input on the TV or sur-  
round processor.  
Use this type of connection with an HDTV that  
displays digital signals directly, such as LCD,  
Plasma, and DLP monitors.  
2. Connect a second cable from the COM-  
PONENT VIDEO OUT connector labeled  
PB on the RDV-1093 to the PB input on the  
TV or surround processor.  
S-Video Connection  
Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the  
VIDEO OUT HDMI connector on the back  
of the RDV-1093. Connect the other end of  
the cable to the HDMI input connector on the  
back of the HDTV or video processor. We  
recommend a maximum length of 5 meters  
for HDMI cables.  
See Figure 7  
Connect one end of an S-Video cable to the  
VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO output on the back of  
the RDV-1093. Connect the other end of the  
cable to the S-VIDEO input on the TV or sur-  
round processor.  
3. Connect a third cable from the COMPO-  
NENT VIDEO OUT connector labeled PR  
on the RDV-1093 to the PR input on the TV  
or surround processor.  
NOTE: The RDV-1093 video output settings  
should be configured to match the native  
resolution of the HDTV. See the Video Setup  
Menu topic in the Setup section.  
NOTE: The RDV-1093 outputs all S-Video  
at 480i/576i.  
NOTE: The RDV-1093 video output settings  
should be configured to match the native  
resolution of the HDTV. To avoid Macro-  
vision copy protection issues with  
most DVD discs, set the output to  
480i/576i or 480p/576p when us-  
ing Component Video connections.  
See the Video Setup Menu topic in the Setup  
section.  
Composite Video Connection  
See Figure 7  
Connect one end of an RCA video cable to the  
VIDEO OUT COMPOSITE output on the back  
of the RDV-1093. Connect the other end of the  
cable to the Composite Video input on the TV  
or surround processor.  
NOTE: The RDV-1093 outputs all Compos-  
ite Video at 480i/576i.  
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NTSC/PAL Switch  
EXT REM IN  
OVERVIEW  
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 thePAL position  
for the use with PAL equipment.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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).  
On-Screen Display  
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.  
NOTE: When using the 12V Trigger, leave  
the POWER button in the ON position.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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:  
NOTE: If you are away for an extended pe-  
riod of time, it is a sensible precaution to  
unplug your audio/video components.  
For additional information on the connections,  
cabling, software, and operating codes for  
computer control of the RDV-1093, contact  
your authorized Rotel dealer.  
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. Theseinformationdisplaysareself-  
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.  
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RDV-1093 DVD Audio/Video Player  
Menu Screens  
LED Indicators  
Disc Drawer  
A number of menu screens can appear during  
configuration of the RDV-1093 such as the  
sample below:  
Two front-panel LEDs provide additional infor-  
mation during operation of the RDV-1093.  
A motor-driven disc drawer, located in the  
center of the RDV-1093, slides out to accept  
a disc and retracts for playback.  
DVD-Audio lights when the disc contains  
DVD-Audio programming.  
MENU  
DVD playback  
system setup  
video setup  
audio track  
Dolby Digital 2.0  
Dolby Digital 5.1  
OPEN/CLOSE Button  
camera angle  
subtitle  
Press to open or close the Disc Drawer.  
up/down to select  
ok to confirm  
HDMIlights when HDMI or HDMI/DVI cables  
are connected to the RDV-1093.  
audio setup  
DVD auto play  
subtitle pref.  
audio lang. pref.  
audio fmt. pref.  
disc resume  
speaker setup  
parental control  
high def. setup  
exit menu  
Remote Sensor  
left or return to go back  
with no change  
The remote sensor receives infrared signals  
from the remote control. Do not cover or block  
the sensor.  
menu for help  
Front-Panel Display  
A lighted display on the front-panel of the  
RDV-1093 provides information about the  
status of the unit, activation of special features,  
and track/time information. See the illustration  
at the front of this manual for the location of  
each section of the display:  
The menu screens provide access to various  
settings and features described in the Con-  
figuration section of this manual. The menu  
system appears when the SETUP button is  
pressed, typically whether the disc or stopped  
or playing.  
PLAY Button  
Press the PLAY  
button to start playing the  
/
disc from the beginning or to resume play if  
playback is paused.  
Title/Group  
current Title or Group.  
displays the number of the  
STOP Button  
Screen Saver  
Press the STOP button to stop disc play-  
.
To prevent damage to a TV monitor during  
prolonged display of a static image, the unit  
automatically activates a moving ROTEL logo  
screen saver display after several minutes.  
back.  
Chapter/Track  
the current Chapter or Track.  
displays the number of  
PAUSE Button  
PressthePAUSE buttontotemporarilysuspend  
,
Play/Pause  
indication.  
shows a play or pause  
play or to advance the still picture frame by  
frame when playback is paused.  
The screen saver display is turned off, returning  
to the previous display, when any front panel  
or remote button is pressed.  
Status/Disc Type  
displays the current  
TRACK Buttons  
status of the unit (Open, Close, No Disc, etc.).  
When a disc is playing, this section of the  
display shows the sampling rate and format of  
the disc (DVD-V 48kHz, DVD-A 96kHz, etc.)  
The TRACK  
buttons skip forward or back  
{}  
to the beginning of the next selection.  
Front Panel Overview  
The following is a brief overview of the con-  
trols and features on the front panel of the  
RDV-1093. Details concerning the use of these  
controls are provided in subsequent sections of  
this manual describing various tasks.  
SEARCH Buttons  
Press the SEARCH  
buttons to begin  
[ ]  
Audio Format  
mat of the inserted disc (Dolby Digital, DTS,  
PCM, etc.)  
displays the audio for-  
variable high-speed play, either forward or  
reverse, at 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 30X, or 60X  
normal speed.  
Remain  
shows the letter R when the  
POWER Button and LED  
remaining time of disc or selection is being  
displayed.  
The POWER button serves as a master on/off  
switch. In the out position, the unit is completely  
powered down and cannot be activated by  
the remote. Press the button in to activate the  
unit, indicated by the front panel display be-  
ing illuminated. With the front panel POWER  
button in the on position, the remote control  
ON/OFF buttons are used to activate the unit  
or put it in standby mode. In standby mode,  
the POWER LED remains lit, but the front panel  
display is turned off.  
Time  
disc is playing  
displays the elapsed time when a  
Function  
indicates which special features  
are activated, A in the first segment for angle,  
Z in the second segment for zoom, and an  
indicator for the type of repeat in the fourth  
segment.  
Audio Channel  
shows which of the  
NOTE: Pressing the OPEN/CLOSE or  
six possible audio channels are in use. 2/0  
indicates a stereo signal, 3/2 indicates five  
channels with three front and two surround,  
1CH to 6CH for DVD-A discs, etc.  
PLAY  
buttons also turns the unit on when  
/
it is in Standby mode.  
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Remote Control Overview  
STOP Button  
SETUP Button  
Press the STOP button to stop a disc that is  
PressthisbuttontoaccesstheMainMenuscreen  
used in the setup of the RDV-1093.  
.
See Figure 2  
playing. If playback is restarted after one press  
of the button, the disc will resume playing from  
the current position on the disc. Press the button  
twice to cancel the resume feature. Subsequent  
play will restart from the beginning of the disc.  
Playback will also stop when the OFF button  
on the remote is pressed.  
The RDV-1093 is supplied with an RR-DV98  
remote control that duplicates the front-panel  
functions and provides additional features.  
DISPLAY Button  
The DISPLAY button changes the time shown  
in the front panel display and shows a time  
display in the Status Bar display. Several op-  
tions are available including elapsed time and  
remaining time of individual Chapters/Tracks  
or entire Disc/Titles.  
Remote Control Batteries  
Three R03(LR03)/AAA size batteries (supplied)  
must be installed before the remote can be  
used. Remove the cover on the back of the  
RR-DV98. Install the batteries following the  
polarity symbols, then replace the cover.  
PAUSE Button  
PressthePAUSE buttontotemporarilysuspend  
,
play or to advance the still picture frame by  
frame after playback is paused.  
TITLE Button  
Press the TITLE button to activate the submenu  
for the current Title. On some discs, this but-  
ton will activate the same root menu as the  
MENU button.  
NOTE: Remove the batteries from the re-  
mote if it will not be used for a long period  
of time. Do not leave run down batteries in  
the remote control; they can leak corrosive  
chemicals which will damage the unit.  
TRACK Buttons  
The TRACK  
buttons skip forward/back  
{ }  
to the beginning of the next selection.  
SLOW Button  
SEARCH Buttons  
Press this button to select slow motion play,  
either forward or reverse, at 1/2, 1/4, or  
1/8 normal speed.  
During playback, press the SEARCH  
[ ]  
Using the Remote  
buttons to begin high-speed play, either  
forward or reverse, at 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 30X,  
or 60X normal speed, increasing with each  
additional press. Press the PLAY  
resume normal speed playback.  
To use the remote, aim it at the remote sensor  
on the front-panel of the RDV-1093. The opera-  
tion of the remote sensor can be affected if it  
is blocked or exposed to bright infrared light.  
In addition, remote control functions may not  
work reliably if the batteries in the RR-DV98  
are weak.  
The SLOW button is also used to view still  
pictures on a DVD-Audio disc. Each press of  
the button advances to the next picture.  
button to  
/
Numeric Buttons  
GOTO Button  
These buttons (1–0 and +10) are used for  
direct entry of specific Chapters, Titles, and  
times. Two digit numbers are typically entered  
by pressing +10 followed by the next digit, as  
detailed in operating steps.  
Press the GOTO button for direct selection of  
a particular Time, Title, or Chapter with the  
NUMERIC buttons. The first press of the GOTO  
button allows direct entry of Time. Press the  
GOTO button a second time for direct entry  
of a Title number. A third press allows direct  
entry of a Chapter.  
ON/OFF Buttons  
These two buttons provide discrete ON/OFF  
functions. Press the ON button to activate the  
RDV-1093 and the OFF button to put the unit  
in standby mode.  
CURSOR Buttons  
Use the four CURSOR t/u/p/q buttons to  
navigate the on-screen display menus.  
NOTE: The front panel master power button  
must be pressed in for the remote ON/OFF  
buttons to work.  
For example, to select Chapter 5, press the  
GOTO button three times to reach the Chapter  
entry mode. Then press 0 followed by 5. Press  
The left/right CURSOR t/u buttons are also  
used for Program play mode (CD only).  
the PLAY  
or ENT button to begin playback  
/
OPEN/CLOSE Button  
at the selected point.  
Pressing this button opens or closes the Disc  
Drawer. If in standby mode, pressing the button  
activates the unit.  
ENTER Button  
This button (labeled ENT) is used to confirm  
many selections in operating the RDV-1093.  
We refer to this button as the ENTER button  
throughout this manual.  
ANGLE Button  
Press the ANGLE button to select an alter-  
nate angle view (if available for the current  
scene).  
PLAY Button  
The PLAY  
button duplicates the function of  
/
the front panel PLAY  
button and is used to  
MENU Button  
NOTE: “Operation not possible” displayed  
in the status bar indicates that this feature is  
not available for the current scene.  
/
confirm selections in menus. Press this button to  
start playing the disc from the beginning or to  
resume play if playback is paused or to return  
to normal play from any of the slow motion or  
fast play modes. If in standby mode, pressing  
the button activates the unit.  
Press the MENU button to activate the menu  
on the disc.  
The MENU button is also used to clear the  
Program play menu (CD only).  
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RDV-1093 DVD Audio/Video Player  
SUBTITLE Button  
DIM Button  
USING THE RDV-1093  
Press the SUBTITLE button to select a subtitle  
language (if available on the disc).  
Press the DIM button to step through bright-  
ness settings for the front panel display. The  
settings are 0 – 6 and OFF. 0 is the brightest  
setting; 6 the dimmest. OFF turns off the front  
panel display.  
This section of the manual provides detailed  
instructions for operating the RDV-1093. It is  
divided into several topics, starting with basic  
information needed to get started watching  
a DVD, followed by information about more  
advanced features and operations:  
NOTE: “Operation not possible” displayed  
in the status bar indicates that this feature is  
not available on the current disc.  
NOTE: This setting overrides the default set-  
ting from the Setup menus. The default set-  
ting is used after the player is turned on the  
next time after being turned off.  
AUDIO Button  
Press the AUDIO button to select alternate  
audio tracks (if available on the disc).  
• Information about the types of discs that  
can be played  
• Basic operating features  
• Advanced operating features  
• Finding specific locations on a disc  
• Playing MP3  
NOTE: “Operation not possible” displayed  
in the status bar indicates that this feature is  
not available on the current disc.  
RESUME Button  
Press the RESUME button to cancel a menu  
and return to the previous menu.  
ZOOM Button  
PROG Button  
NOTE: Using the On-Screen Menu system  
to configure the RDV-1093 and to operate  
certain features is described in the Setup  
section of this manual.  
Press the ZOOM button to magnify the image  
on the TV. Each press of the ZOOM button  
changes the size of the picture: 1.8x, 4x, 8x,  
and back to normal size. While zoomed,  
video image can be moved up, down, left, or  
right by pressing the CURSOR t/u/p/q  
buttons on the remote.  
Press the PROG button to program tracks in  
a specified order. Only available for Audio  
CD discs.  
RANDM Button  
Press the RANDM button to begin play of all  
tracks on the disc in random order. Only avail-  
able for DVD-Video, and Audio CD discs.  
About Discs  
This section covers basic information on the  
types of discs that can be played.  
REPEAT Button  
Press the REPEAT button to toggle through four  
repeat modes: Disc, Title, Chapter, and OFF.  
The first press repeats the currently playing  
Disc. Press the button a second time to repeat  
the current Title (usually the entire disc). Press  
a third time to repeat the current Chapter (usu-  
ally the current scene). Press a fourth time to  
cancel repeat play.  
P.SCAN Button  
Press the P.SCAN button to change the output  
resolution for HDTV monitors. Press the button  
once to display the current resolution. Each  
additional press advances to the next setting:  
Progressive (480p/576p), 720p, 1080i,  
1080p, Auto (default 720p), or Interlace  
(480i/576i).  
Disc Formats  
The RDV-1093 can automatically detect and  
play several different types of disc formats.  
Look for the standard logo on the packaging  
for each of the following types of disc the  
RDV-1093 can play:  
NOTE: The repeat function varies with dif-  
ferent kinds of discs. See the detailed in-  
structions in the Using the RDV-1093  
section.  
Typically, the desired output resolution is set  
during configuration of the RDV-1093 and will  
not need to be changed. The PROG SCAN  
button provides a means of overriding the  
default setting.  
 
 
A-B Button  
Press the A-B Button for repeat play of a  
particular segment from point A to point B.  
The first press marks the beginning, point A.  
The second press marks the end, point B, and  
begins the repeat play. The third press cancels  
the repeat and resumes normal play.  
With high definition monitors, the resolution  
should be set to match the native resolution of  
the HDTV monitor.  
NOTE: The setting must be 480i/576i with  
conventional analog TV sets which cannot  
display any of the progressive scan or HDTV  
resolutions.  
 
The RDV-1093 can also play:  
• DVD-R and DVD+R discs written in the  
DVD-Video format and finalized.  
• CD-R and CD-RW discs written in the Audio  
CD format and finalized.  
• CD-R and CD-RW discs written with MP3  
files with the “ISO 9660” format.  
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DVD Region Codes  
Audio CD:  
Track 1  
ON/OFF Functions  
DVD-Videodiscsareencodedwithregioncodes  
which also appear on the packaging:  
The RDV-1093 has a master POWER switch on  
the front panel. When this button is in the out  
position, the unit is off and cannot be turned  
on from the remote. When the front panel  
POWER button is pressed in, the unit becomes  
fully activated. With the master POWER button  
in the ON position, the unit can be activated or  
put in a standby mode from the remote.  
Track 2  
Track 3  
1 2  
3 4  
ALL  
1 2  
1
2
An Audio CD disc only contains Tracks.  
A disc can only be played if its region code  
matches the code printed on the back-panel  
of the RDV-1093.  
Digital Audio Formats  
DVD and CD discs can be encoded with several  
different digital audio formats. Generally, the  
type of digital audio encoding is indicated on  
the disc packaging.  
NOTE: In normal use, the front panel  
POWER button should be left in the IN posi-  
tion.  
The RDV-1093 can play discs encoded in either  
the NTSC or PAL video formats, outputting the  
correct video signal as set by the back-panel  
NTSC/PAL switch.  
Dolby Digital. A digital surround format  
that may contain as many as five discrete  
audio channels plus an LFE (low frequency  
effects) channel (referred to as 5.1 chan-  
nel surround). Particularly for older sound  
tracks, Dolby Digital may be used for a  
2.0 channel stereo sound track with Dolby  
Surround matrix encoding.  
The remote control has discrete ON and OFF  
buttons. Press the ON button to activate the  
unit. Press the OFF button to put the unit into  
standby mode. The LED above the front panel  
POWER button lights whenever the POWER  
button is in the on position. The front panel  
display is lit when the unit is activated and goes  
out when the unit is in standby mode.  
Disc Structure  
Each type of disc has its own organization,  
allowing you to locate various portions of the  
program recorded on the disc. Depending on  
the type of disc, these may be called Titles,  
Groups, Chapters, or Tracks:  
DTS (Digital Theater Systems). An-  
other 5.1 channel digital surround format  
similar to Dolby Digital, but somewhat dif-  
ferent encoding characteristics. Also plays  
DTS 96/24 used on DTS music discs.  
DVD-Video:  
Pressing the OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY  
ton will also activate the unit from standby  
mode.  
but-  
/
Title 1  
Title 2  
Chapter 1  
Chapter 2  
Chapter 1  
Chapter 2  
NOTE: The unit can also be activated and  
put in standby mode based on a control sig-  
nal (from other Rotel components) at the  
back panel 12V TRIGGER input.  
MPEG. Another compressed digital for-  
mat.  
A DVD-Video disc is comprised of Titles and  
each Title may be divided into Chapters. For  
example, a DVD-Video disc may contain  
several movies, each with its own Title number,  
and each movie may be divided into several  
Chapters. In a DVD-Video karaoke disc, each  
song usually has its own Title number and does  
not have Chapters.  
DVD-Audio.A high quality digital format  
for DVD-Audio with the compression ratio  
of about 2:1 supporting up to 192kHz  
sampling rate and 24-bit resolution, allow-  
ing the PCM signal to be recreated without  
loss. Some content may only be available  
at the analog outputs.  
NOTE: To completely power off the  
RDV-1093 when away from home for a  
long period of time, unplug the unit from the  
AC wall outlet.  
There is an auto standby function that can  
automatically turn the unit off after 60, 90,  
or 120 minutes. See the System Setup item in  
the Setup Menu section for selecting the time  
option or disabling this feature.  
DVD-Audio:  
LPCM (Linear PCM). Uncompressed  
digital audio, the format used on CDs and  
most studio masters.  
Group 1  
Group 2  
Track 1  
Track 2  
Track 3  
Track 1  
Track 2  
MP3 (MPEG 1, Layer 3). Compressed  
2-channel digital audio, a format often used  
for music on recordable CD-R and CD-RW  
discs.  
Changing Display  
Brightness  
There are seven stages of brightness for the  
front panel display plus an OFF option. Press  
the DIM button on the remote repeatedly to  
step through the options. The 0 setting is the  
brightest. The 6 setting is the dimmest. OFF  
turns off the display. If the display is turned  
off, press the DIM button once to restore the  
display to the brightest setting.  
A DVD-Audio disc contains Groups, with  
each group divided into Tracks. Some DVD-  
Audio discs also contain a Bonus Group that  
can only be played back by entering a Key  
Number password.  
Basic Features  
This section of the manual covers the basic  
commands and features need to play a disc  
in the RDV-1093. Additional features are  
described in later sections.  
Most DVD-Audio discs include other informa-  
tion in addition to audio, such as still pictures,  
movies and text.  
NOTE: This button overrides the default  
brightness set in the System Setup item of the  
Setup menus. When the unit is turned off  
and then back on, the default setting is re-  
stored.  
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RDV-1093 DVD Audio/Video Player  
Inserting a Disc  
Skip forward/back  
NOTE: The sound is muted during slow-mo-  
tion play. Slow-motion is not available on  
Audio CDs. Slow motion reverse play is only  
available on DVD-Video discs.  
A disc drawer slides out to accept a disc  
and retracts for playback. Place the disc in  
the drawer label-side up and program side  
down. Make sure the disc is properly centered  
in the tray. The OPEN/CLOSE button on the  
front panel or the remote opens or closes the  
drawer.  
The TRACK  
buttons skip forward/back  
{ }  
to the beginning of the next selection. While  
a disc is playing, pressing the right TRACK  
button once advances to the beginning  
{ }  
of the next Chapter or Track. Pressing the left  
button returns to the beginning of the current  
scene or song. Pressing twice in quick succes-  
sion returns to the beginning of the previous  
Chapter or Track.  
Time Display  
The disc time indicators in the front panel  
display and the On-Screen status bar can  
show several different types of information  
for DVD-Audio, and Audio CD discs. Options  
include elapsed time or remaining time for a  
single selection (chapter or track) or entire disc  
(or Title for DVD-Video).  
Playing a Disc  
Press the PLAY button on the remote to start  
/
playing the disc from the beginning. If the disc  
drawer is open, it will close automatically. If  
the RDV-1093 is in standby mode with a disc  
Press the button as many times as necessary  
to find the desired scene or selection.  
loaded, pressing the PLAY button will “wake-  
up” the unit and begin playing the disc.  
For a DVD-Video disc: During playback,  
this feature usually skips to the next Chapter,  
although it may skip to the next Title on some  
discs, depending on the disc configuration.  
• Press the DISPLAY button to display the  
elapsed time of the current disc or Title  
in the Status Bar and front panel display.  
On DVD-Video discs, the current Title and  
Chapter are also displayed for several  
seconds.  
/
By default, DVDs either begin playing automati-  
cally or display a start-up menu as soon as  
the disc is inserted. This auto-play feature can  
be disabled. See DVD Playback in the Setup  
section of this manual for information.  
For an Audio CD or DVD-Audio disc:  
While the disc is playing or stopped, this feature  
skips to the next Track.  
• Repeatedly press the DISPLAY button to step  
through additional time display options:  
remaining time of the current Disc/Title,  
elapsed time of the current Chapter/Track,  
and remaining time of the current Chap-  
ter/Track.  
The PLAY  
button usually starts play from  
NOTE: There are other methods of locating  
specific selections on a disc, including direct  
access with the NUMERIC buttons and using  
the On-Screen Menu features. See Playing  
Specific Selections for details.  
/
the beginning of the disc, except after the  
PAUSE button has been pressed. In this  
,
case, the disc will resume playing from the  
current location. The RDV-1093 also has a  
resume feature that restarts play at the current  
• The Status bar disappears automatically  
after the amount of time specified in the  
Status bar delay setting of the System Setup  
menu.  
location after pressing the STOP button once  
High Speed Play  
.
during playback.  
TheSEARCH  
buttonsallowyoutoactivate  
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high speed play, either forward or reverse.  
Stopping Disc Playback  
Press the STOP button to stop a disc that  
During playback, press and release the  
.
is playing.  
SEARCH  
buttons to begin video and  
Advanced Features  
[ ]  
audioplaybackat2xnormalspeed, backwards  
or forwards. Each time you press the button  
again, the playback speed increases from to  
2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 30x, or 60x normal speed,  
and back to normal speed. You can also press  
The first press of the STOP button memorizes  
the point at which the disc stopped playing.  
Resume play at that point by pressing the  
The RDV-1093 provides several advanced  
features for controlling the audio/video content  
displayed during playback. These include high  
definition video, zooming, changing the scene  
angle on DVD-Video discs, selecting alternate  
languages for the audio portion of DVD pro-  
grams, and selecting subtitle languages on  
DVD programs.  
.
PLAY  
button. This stored position remains  
/
in memory until the disc drawer is opened, or  
the top menu is selected.  
PLAY  
to resume normal playback.  
/
Slow Speed Play  
The second press of the STOP button clears  
the memorized position.  
Press the SLOW button on the remote to begin  
slow motion forward play at 1/2 normal speed.  
Repeatedly press the button to step through  
additional options (1/4 speed, 1/8th speed,  
1/2 speed reverse, 1/4 speed reverse, 1/8  
speed reverse) and back to normal play.  
.
Zoom  
Pause/Still Frame  
WhenplayingaDVD-Videodisc,theRDV-1093  
can zoom in to enlarge a section of the picture  
to 1.8, 4, or 8 times its original size. The zoom  
feature is available for full-motion video during  
playback or for still-frame pictures while the  
unit is paused. While zoomed, you can move  
the displayed image up, down, left, or right to  
view the desired portion of the full image.  
PressthePAUSE buttontotemporarilysuspend  
,
play. To resume playing thedisc fromthe current  
location, press the PLAY  
button.  
/
NOTE: The sound is muted during slow-mo-  
tion play. Slow-motion is not available on  
Audio CDs. On DVD-Audio discs, the  
SLOW button is used to view still pictures.  
Still-Frame: When playing a video disc, a  
still-frame picture remains on the TV screen  
with no sound when the PAUSE button is  
,
pressed. Press the PAUSE button again to  
,
advance to the next still-frame picture. Each  
button press advances one frame.  
Press PLAY  
to resume normal playback.  
NOTE: It is typical for a zoomed video im-  
age to look coarse or blurry.  
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To zoom in, press the ZOOM button on  
the remote. Each press of the ZOOM button  
changes the size of the picture: 1.8x, 4x, 8x,  
and back to normal size.  
Selecting Subtitles  
To select from a disc menu:  
Some DVD-Video and DVD-Audio discs can  
display subtitles in various languages during  
playback. Typically, you select these subtitles  
with the discs setup menus which appear  
when you insert the disc or which can be  
accessed during playback by pressing the  
MENU button.  
1. Press the TITLE button on the remote.  
Information appears on the front panel  
display.  
To move the zoomed-in video image,  
press the CURSOR t/u/p/q buttons in the  
desired direction. The zoomed image moves  
up, down, left, or right to show the desired  
portion of the full image.  
2. Press the CURSOR t/u/p/q buttons to  
highlight the Title selection and press the  
ENT button.  
In addition, you can change the subtitles dur-  
ing playback by pressing the SUBTITLE button  
on the remote. The Status Bar appears on the  
screen showing the current subtitle language  
and its number along with the total number of  
available subtitle options. Press the SUBTITLE  
button repeatedly until the desired subtitle is  
selected.  
To select with the NUMERIC buttons:  
NOTE: “Operation not possible” appears  
in the Status Bar when the zoom feature is  
disabled on the current disc.  
1. Press the GOTO button to toggle from the  
Time mode to the Title mode.  
Selecting Audio Tracks  
2. Enter the new Title number using the NU-  
MERIC buttons, For example, to select the  
5th Title, press 0, then 5. To select the 15th  
Title, press 1, then 5.  
Some DVD-Video and DVD-Audio discs have  
audio tracks recorded in alternate languages,  
alternate audio formats (such as Dolby Digital  
2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1, or DTS) or with alternate  
content (such as directors commentary). Typi-  
cally, you select these audio tracks with the discs  
setup menus which appear when you insert the  
disc or which can be accessed during playback  
by pressing the MENU button.  
Subtitle selection can also be made from the  
On-Screen Menus.  
3. Press the ENT button to begin play.  
NOTE: “Operation not possible” appears  
in the Status Bar when the subtitle feature is  
not available on the current disc.  
Select Chapters  
from DVD Menu  
DVD-Video discs usually have scene selection  
menus that display the selections on the disc  
on the TV screen.  
In addition, you can change to an alternate  
audio track during playback by pressing the  
AUDIO button on the remote. The Status Bar  
display shows the current audio track descrip-  
tion and its number. Press the AUDIO button  
repeatedly until the desired audio track is  
selected.  
Playing Specific Selections  
The RDV-1093 provides several methods for  
locating specific selections from a disc. The  
1. Press the MENU button on the remote if the  
discs menu is not already displayed.  
simplest method, using the TRACK  
{ }  
buttons, is covered in the Basic Features topic.  
This section details additional methods, such  
as finding a selection with the disc menu. Also  
covered is the use of NUMERIC buttons to  
specify selections plus advanced features like  
random, program, and repeat play.  
2. Press the CURSOR t/u/p/q buttons to  
highlight the Chapter selection option and  
press the ENTER button.  
Selecting Scene Angles  
Some DVD-Video discs have scenes that can  
be viewed from multiple user-selectable camera  
angles. Discs with multiple angles may provide  
menu screens for angle selection.  
NOTE: You can also select Chapters using  
the GOTO button and the NUMERIC but-  
tons. See the following section.  
Please review the About Discs section of this  
manual to learn how various types of discs  
are divided into Titles, Chapters, and Tracks.  
Finding selections on various disc formats may  
require slightly different procedures as noted  
in the following instructions.  
To select with the NUMERIC buttons  
(only available during playback):  
Alternatively, you can select different angles (if  
available on the disc) by pressing the ANGLE  
button on the remote during playback. The  
Status Bar appears on screen indicating which  
angle is selected and how many angles are  
available. Pressing the button repeatedly steps  
through the available angles.  
1. Press the GOTO button twice.  
2. Enter the new Chapter number using the  
NUMERIC buttons, For example, to select  
the 5th Chapter, press 0, then 5. To select  
the 15th Chapter, press 1, then 5.  
Selecting a Title/Group  
This feature is usually available on DVD-Video  
discs that contain multiple Titles. When playing  
one of these discs, this feature is available at  
any time, except when a menu screen is being  
displayed on the TV screen.  
Camera angle selection can also be made  
from the On-Screen Menus.  
3. Press the ENT button to begin play.  
NOTE: “Operation not possible” appears  
in the Status Bar when the angle feature is  
not available on the current disc.  
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Entering a Chapter  
NOTE: You can also enter a Track number  
Extra Playback Features  
or Track Number  
or a specific elapsed Time for playback by  
pressing the GOTO button to select Chapter  
(Track) or Time, then using the NUMERIC  
buttons to enter digits, followed by the ENT  
button to begin play.  
You can directly access a Chapter or Track by  
entering the number using the GOTO button  
and the NUMERIC buttons on the remote.  
Fouradditionalplaybackfeaturesaredescribed  
in this section of the manual:  
1. REPEAT which repeats the current Chap-  
Pressing the GOTO button steps through three  
direct access options: Time, Title, Chapter. In  
order to enter the number of a Chapter or Track,  
first press the GOTO button three times to enter  
Chapter mode. Then, enter the desired Chapter  
or Track number as described below.  
ter/Track or the entire disc.  
Find a Location  
with Time Search  
2. A-B REPEAT which repeats a desired selec-  
tion from Point A to Point B.  
You can play a disc from a desired location  
by specifying the elapsed time using the Time  
Search function. This direct access feature  
is available any time a menu screen is not  
displayed on the TV screen.  
3. RANDOM which plays tracks in random  
order on Audio CD or MP3 discs.  
DVD-Video discs:  
4. PROGRAM which allows you to select  
tracks on a Audio CD disc to be played in  
a specified order.  
On DVD-Video discs, this direct access feature  
is available except when a menu screen is  
already displayed on the TV screen.  
Pressing the GOTO button steps through three  
direct access options: Time, Title, Chapter. In  
order to use the Time Search feature, press the  
GOTO button once to enter Time mode.  
Repeat Play  
• Press the GOTO button on the remote three  
times to reach the Chapter mode. The Status  
bar appears on the TV screen, showing the  
current Chapter selections.  
The Repeat Play feature is available for DVD-  
Video, DVD-Audio, Audio CD, and MP3  
discs. The feature continuously repeats a single  
selection or a number of selections until you  
stop play.  
Then, enter the desired elapsed time by simply  
pressing six digits in order on the NUMERIC  
buttons for HOURS:MINUTES:SECONDS.  
• Enter the Chapter number using the NU-  
Example: To enter 1 hour, 14 minutes and 0  
MERIC buttons to enter two digits:  
seconds, press 0, 1, 1, 4, 0, 0.  
On a DVD-Video disc, you can repeat a single  
Chapter or the whole Group. On a DVD-Audio  
disc, a single Track or the entire Group. On  
other discs, a single Track or the entire disc.  
Examples:  
DVD-Video discs:  
To enter 1, press:  
To enter 14, press:  
To enter 28, press:  
To enter 30, press:  
0 1  
1 4  
2 8  
3 0  
• Press the GOTO button once on the remote.  
The Status Bar appears on the TV screen,  
showing the elapsed time.  
To begin Repeat Play:  
• Enter the desired time in the format HOURS:  
MINUTES:SECONDS using the NUMERIC  
buttons. Example: 0, 1, 1, 4, 0, 0.  
• During playback or when you insert a disc,  
press the REPEAT button.  
• Press the ENT button to begin play at the  
selected point. If the disc is stopped when  
you make the Chapter selection, you can  
• Press the PLAY  
or ENT button to begin  
• Each press of the REPEAT button steps to the  
next repeat setting as shown in the Status  
Bar. For each type of disc, the steps are as  
follows:  
/
also press PLAY  
to begin.  
play at the selected point.  
/
NOTE: You can also enter a Title number or  
a specific elapsed Time for playback by  
pressing the GOTO button to select Title or  
Time instead of Chapter in the first step  
above.  
NOTE: For DVD discs, the elapsed time  
search only works within the currently play-  
ing Title. You can select a different Title by  
pressing the GOTO button twice in the first  
step above.  
DVD-Video:  
REPEAT DISC REPEAT TITLE REPEAT  
CHAPTER REPEAT OFF  
Audio CD discs:  
Audio CD discs:  
DVD-Audio:  
REPEAT DISC REPEAT 1 REPEAT OFF  
Pressing the GOTO button is not necessary.  
Simply enter the desired track number with  
the NUMERIC buttons and playback begins  
at the selected track.  
• Press the GOTO button once on the remote.  
The Status Bar appears on the TV screen,  
showing the elapsed time.  
• Enter the desired time in the format HOURS:  
MINUTES:SECONDS using the NUMERIC  
buttons. Example: 0, 1, 1, 4, 0, 0.  
CD and MP3:  
REPEAT DISC REPEAT 1 REPEAT OFF  
• Repeat play of the desired selection begins  
as soon as the repeat mode is selected and  
continues indefinitely.  
Examples:  
To select 1, press:  
1
• Press the PLAY  
or ENT button to begin  
/
To select 14, press: +10 4  
play at the selected point.  
To select 28, press: +10 +10 8  
To select 30, press: +10 +10 10  
To stop Repeat play:  
• Press STOP to stop playback. On a DVD-  
.
This feature is available at any time, whether  
the disc is playing or stopped.  
Audio, Audio CD1, or MP3 disc, the repeat  
mode is cancelled entirely.  
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• On DVD-Video discs, playback stops but  
repeat mode remains active. To cancel  
repeat mode, press the REPEAT button  
repeatedly until the setting is cleared.  
1. Press the PROG button on the remote. A  
list of tracks on the Audio CD appears on  
the TV monitor.  
URD menu  
WheneveradisccontainingMP3lesisinserted  
in the RDV-1093 or when the PLAY button  
/
is pressed, the URD menu appears, showing  
the available files on the TV monitor:  
2. Use the CURSOR p/q buttons to highlight  
the first track desired. Select it for program  
play with the CURSOR t/u buttons.  
NOTE: If the Status Bar does appear, RE-  
PEAT play is not available for the current  
disc. REPEAT Play cannot be used on some  
DVD-Video discs.  
URD  
01 let’s groove.mp3  
02 stayin alive.mp3  
03 john blaze.mp3  
04 beat it.mp3  
3. Repeat Step 2 until all of the desired tracks  
are selected in the desired order. If you  
reach the memory limit, no more tracks  
can be added to the program list.  
05 truckin.mp3  
06 the good die young.mp3  
07 numb.mp3  
A-B Repeat  
08 its been a while.mp3  
A-B Repeat Play is available for all discs, except  
DVD-Audio and MP3. During playback, you  
specify a starting point (Point A) and an end-  
ing point (Point B). The unit will continuously  
repeat the marked passage.  
4. After selecting the desired tracks, press  
the PLAY  
or ENT button to begin pro-  
If the files on the disc are grouped into folders,  
display will look as follows:  
/
grammed play.  
URD  
Folder 1  
• During playback, press the A-B button at  
the desired starting point. The Status Bar  
appears “Loop Start Set” and the starting  
point, Point A, is memorized.  
To clear the program list, press the MENU  
button while the program list is displayed. If  
the program list is not displayed, press the  
MENU button twice.  
Folder 2  
Folder 3  
Folder 4  
• As playback continues, press the A-B button  
at the desired ending point for the selection,  
“B”. The Status Bar appears showing “Loop  
End Set” and the ending point, Point B, is  
memorized. The ending point must be in  
the same Title or Track as “A”.  
NOTE: If a program play list is active for a  
CD disc, the Repeat ALL, Repeat 1, and  
Random play features described previously  
will repeat or play random selections from  
the program list instead of the entire disc.  
To select a Folder: Use the CURSOR p/q  
buttons to highlight the desired folder. Press the  
ENT button and that list of files in that folder  
are displayed.  
• Repeat play of the marked selection begins  
automatically and continues indefinitely.  
Playing MP3 discs  
To select a Track: Use the CURSOR p/q but-  
tons to highlight the desired track.  
The RDV-1093 can play MP3 files, from most  
CD-R and CD-RW discs. These discs, often  
recorded on computer drives, have a file  
structure similar to computer discs, with files  
stored in folders.  
• Press STOP to end play and cancel the  
To start playback from the selected  
Track: Press the ENTER button.  
.
A-B REPEAT feature. You can also cancel  
by pressing A-B button again. The Status  
Bar appears showing “Loop Off”.  
NOTE: Pressing PLAY  
during playback  
/
begins the current Track from the beginning.  
High speed forward or reverse play using  
NOTE: If the Status Bar does not appear,  
A-B REPEAT is not available for the disc.  
Here are a few tips when recording your  
own discs:  
the SEARCH  
buttons.  
[ ]  
Random Play  
• Select “ISO 9660” as the disc format.  
Repeat Play  
The Random Play feature is available for all  
discs. The feature plays all of the tracks on the  
disc once in random order.  
When playing an MP3 disc, you can repeat  
a single Track, all the Tracks in the current  
Group, or all of the Tracks on the disc.  
• Record MP3 files at a 44.1 kHz sampling  
rate, using the 128 kbps data transfer rate.  
Files must have an .MP3 file extension.  
To begin Random Play, press the RANDM  
button on the remote. The Status Bar appears  
showing “Random On”.  
To begin Repeat Play: Press the REPEAT  
button on the remote. Each press of the button  
advances to the next REPEAT mode:  
• The player does not support “packet writing  
(UDF file)” discs.  
TocancelRandomPlay, presstheRANDM  
button on the remote again. The Status Bar  
appears showing “Random Off”.  
• The player does not support the ID3 tag.  
REPEAT DISC REPEAT 1 REPEAT OFF  
• The player supports discs recorded with  
multiple sessions.  
The repeat indicator appears in the front panel  
display, showing the repeat setting. The status  
bar on the TV monitor also shows the current  
repeat setting.  
Program Play  
Program Plays allows you to select tracks, in  
any order, on an Audio CD disc. The tracks  
are then played in the programmed order. To  
use program play:  
• Some discs may not play due to disc char-  
acteristics or recording conditions.  
To stop Repeat play: Press STOP to  
.
Selecting files for playback and other features  
are made using a special URD menu.  
stop playback. Playback stops but repeat  
mode remains active. To cancel repeat mode,  
press the REPEAT button until the OFF mode  
is selected.  
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SETUP  
6. Use the CURSOR t/u/p/q buttons to  
navigate the menus and make additional  
settings.  
NOTE: This selection can also be made  
from the DVDs own start-up menu or by  
pressing the ANGLE button on the remote. If  
no optional camera angles are available,  
the Status Bar does not appear when the  
ANGLE button is pressed.  
TheRDV-1093hasacomprehensiveOn-Screen  
Menu system that provides access to operat-  
ing features and user-configured preferences.  
These include language preferences, video  
display options, hardware configuration set-  
tings, and speaker settings to match the unit  
to your system.  
7. After several minutes, the menus automati-  
cally disappear. Or, press the SETUP button  
again to exit the menu system and return  
to normal operation.  
Subtitle  
Select a language as the subtitle language for  
the currently playing DVD when it is available  
on the disc. You can also select OFF so that  
DVDs are played without subtitles. This selec-  
tion overrides the default setting, but only for  
the current disc.  
NOTE: Context-sensitive help instructions  
appear on the Settings menu or after press-  
ing the MENU button.  
On-Screen Menus  
This section provides general instructions for  
using the On-Screen Menus to configure the  
RDV-1093.  
The following sections describe the settings  
available from each of the seven items on the  
Top Level Menu.  
1. Press the SETUP button on the remote. The  
Top Level Menu appears on the TV monitor.  
This menu provides access to seven catego-  
ries of settings and features:  
NOTE: This selection can also be made  
from the DVDs own start-up menu or by  
pressing the SUBTITLE button on the remote.  
DVD Playback Menu  
DVD auto play  
MENU  
DVD playback  
This selection specifies whether DVDs begin  
playing automatically when they are inserted  
into the RDV-1093:  
system setup  
video setup  
MENU  
DVD playback  
system setup  
video setup  
audio track  
audio setup  
camera angle  
subtitle  
speaker setup  
parental control  
high def. setup  
exit menu  
audio setup  
DVD auto play  
subtitle pref.  
audio lang. pref.  
audio fmt. pref.  
disc resume  
speaker setup  
parental control  
high def. setup  
exit menu  
• ON: (default) Discs will begin playing  
automatically.  
2. Press the CURSOR p/q buttons to high-  
light the desired item and press the ENTER  
button or the CURSOR u button to display  
the corresponding pop-up Options Menu.  
In this example, the options for the DVD  
playback selection are shown:  
• OFF: Discs will not begin playing automati-  
cally. “Loading” appears in the front panel  
There are seven items on the DVD playback  
options menu when a disc is inserted in the  
RDV-1093. If a disc is not inserted the four  
options under the DVD auto play item are  
shown automatically.  
display. Press PLAY or the ENT button to  
/
start playback.  
Subtitle Pref.  
Select a language as the default subtitle lan-  
guage for DVDs when that language is avail-  
able on the disc. You can also select OFF so  
that DVDs are played without subtitles as the  
default. You can override the default setting  
and select a different language when playing  
a specific disc. When a disc does not have  
menus in the selected language, the menus are  
displayed in the discs default language.  
MENU  
DVD playback  
system setup  
video setup  
audio track  
camera angle  
subtitle  
The following details each of the seven menu  
items.  
audio setup  
DVD auto play  
subtitle pref.  
audio lang. pref.  
audio fmt. pref.  
speaker setup  
parental control  
high def. setup  
exit menu  
Audio Track  
Select an audio track for the currently played  
DVD. The available options depend on the  
specific disc and may typically include Stereo,  
Dolby Digital 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1,  
plussoundtracksrecordedinvariouslanguages.  
This selection overrides the default setting, but  
only for the current disc.  
3. PresstheCURSOR p/qbuttonstohighlight  
the desired option and press the ENTER but-  
ton or the CURSOR u button to display the  
pop-up Settings Menu showing the choices  
for that option. In this example, the options  
for the audio track selection are shown:  
Options include:  
• English (default)  
• Français  
NOTE: This selection can also be made  
from the DVDs own start-up menu or by  
pressing the AUDIO button on the remote.  
• Español  
• Deutsch  
• Italiano  
4. Press the CURSOR p/q buttons to select  
the desired setting from the pop-up window.  
In this example, you can select the Dolby  
Digital 2.0 or Dolby Digital 5.1 audio  
tracks.  
Camera Angle  
Audio Lang. Pref.  
Some DVD-Video discs include optional  
camera angles for particular scenes. When  
these optional camera angles are available,  
this setting allows you to select your prefer-  
ence. When a disc or scene has no optional  
camera angles, “1 of 1” will display on the  
Setting Menu.  
Selectalanguageasthedefaultaudiolanguage  
for DVD sound tracks when it is available on  
the disc. You can still override the preference  
and select a different language when playing  
a specific disc. When a disc does not have the  
selected language, the disc plays its default  
language.  
5. Press the ENTER button to confirm the new  
setting.  
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Options include:  
System Setup Menu  
Sleep  
The RDV-1093 will automatically turn off after  
a specified time set with this menu item. This  
prevents a DVD from returning to a static  
menu screen if it is left unattended. There are  
three settings:  
MENU  
• Auto (default): Plays the discs own  
default language  
• English  
• Français  
• Español  
• Deutsch  
• Italiano  
DVD playback  
system setup  
video setup  
status bar  
status bar delay  
screen saver  
sleep  
audio setup  
speaker setup  
parental control  
high def. setup  
exit menu  
restore default  
menu language  
dim front panel  
OFF:Disables the Sleep feature. Unit stays  
on indefinitely (default)  
120: Auto Standby turns off the unit after  
Audio Fmt. Pref.  
This menu provides seven settings for general  
configuration of the system.  
120 minutes.  
90: Auto Standby turns off the unit after  
90 minutes.  
Select an audio format as the default audio  
soundtrack for DVDs when it is available on the  
disc. You can still override the preference and  
select a different audio format when playing  
a specific disc. When a disc does not have  
the selected audio format, the disc plays its  
default audio format.  
Status Bar  
60: Auto Standby turns off the unit after  
The DVD player displays a status bar on the  
TV screen whenever buttons on the remote  
are pressed. Status indicators show the play  
mode, rapid play speed, etc. or alert you to the  
availability of multi-view angles, multilingual  
subtitles, and multilingual sound tracks on a  
DVD. Generally, the status bar display is useful;  
however, you may wish to disable the display  
when recording a DVD.  
60 minutes.  
Restore Default  
This item restores the factory default settings.  
Options include:  
OFF: Leaves the settings as they are cur-  
rently set (default).  
ON: Restores all settings to the factory  
• Auto (default): Plays the discs own  
default audio format.  
default settings.  
• PCM Stereo:Plays the stereo PCM digital  
soundtrack.  
ON:Select to enable the Status Bar feature  
(default).  
OFF: Select to disable the Guide feature.  
Menu Language  
• Dolby 5.1: Plays the Dolby Digital 5.1  
or Dolby Digital EX soundtrack.  
• Dolby Stereo: Plays the Dolby Digital  
2.0 stereo soundtrack.  
Select the language displayed in the On-Screen  
Menus and other on-screen status screens dis-  
played by the RDV-1093. Options include:  
Status Bar Delay  
• DTS: Plays the DTS 5.1 or DTS-ES  
This setting determines the length of time that  
the status bar is displayed after pressing a  
button on the remote. The default setting is 5  
seconds, or you can select a different length  
of time, from 1 to 10 seconds.  
• English (default)  
• Français  
• Español  
• Deutsch  
• Italiano  
soundtrack.  
Disc Resume  
This feature lets you resume playback of a disc  
at a specific point. To use this feature set the  
Disc Resume function to “on”. Then, while a  
disc is playing, put the unit into Standby mode  
Screen Saver  
NOTE: Some On-Screen messages are  
shown in English, regardless of the setting.  
TV Monitors can be damaged if a static im-  
age is displayed for a long time. The Screen  
Saver feature automatically replaces a steady  
image with a moving image following several  
minutes of inactivity. The screen saver, when  
displayed, can be cancelled with the press of  
any button.  
or press the OPN/CLS button  
. Then when  
the RDV-1093 is turned on again, or the same  
disc is reloaded, disc play resumes at the point  
where play was interrupted.  
Dim Front Panel  
The brightness of the front panel display can  
be reduced to avoid distraction while viewing  
in a darkened room.  
If you do not want the RDV-1093 to resume  
playback of a disc after it is put into Standby  
mode or after the disc drawer has been  
The default setting “0” is the brightest setting. A  
setting of “6” is the dimmest setting. The “OFF”  
setting turns the front panel display off.  
• ON: Theautomaticscreensaverfunctionis  
activated (default setting).  
• OFF: Disables the screen saver function.  
opened, press the STOP  
twice.  
button  
.
NOTE: Override this default setting by  
pressing the DIM button on the remote re-  
peatedly until the desired setting is reached.  
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Video Setup Menu  
Black Level  
16:9 Widescreen  
This setting determines the black level for NTSC  
format video. In the United States, the video  
standard has been “7.5 IRE”, meaning that  
a video signal above 0 volts is displayed as  
pure black. This setting will appear somewhat  
“lighter” in dark areas of the picture. In Japan,  
the video standard has been “0.0 IRE” meaning  
that a 0 volt video signal is displayed as pure  
black. This setting is sometimes called “blacker  
than black” and will appear somewhat darker  
in darker areas of the picture.  
MENU  
DVD playback  
system setup  
video setup  
output format  
auto format  
black level  
lip sync  
audio setup  
speaker setup  
parental control  
high def. setup  
exit menu  
aspect ratio  
ccir clipping  
Select this option for a wide-screen 16:9  
aspect ratio TV (default). All aspect-ratio  
matching and zoom modes are handled  
by the TV.  
The Video Setup menu provides six set-  
tings that customize the video output of the  
RDV-1093:  
This item allows you to choose either 7.5  
IRE or 0.0 IRE output from the RDV-1093.  
In general, you should set the black level at  
7.5 IRE in the United States so that your DVD  
output matches that of cable tuners and other  
sources so the TV picture remains consistent  
from source to source.  
Output Format  
• 4:3 Letterbox  
This item displays the setting of the back panel  
NTSC/PAL switch. This item provides informa-  
tion only. The actual output format setting is  
made with the back panel switch.  
• NTSC: For use with NTSC TV monitors.  
• PAL: For use with PAL TV monitors.  
7.5 IRE: For use with NTSC TV monitors  
in the United States (default).  
Select this option for a 4:3 aspect ratio TV.  
4:3 aspect ratio programs fill the screen.  
Wide-screen video images are displayed  
full-widthwithblackletterboxmasksinserted  
top and bottom.  
NOTE: The position of the back panel  
switch determines the NTSC/PAL output for-  
mat when the Auto Format (described be-  
low) is set to the OFF position.  
0.0 IRE: For use with NTSC monitors in  
Japan and other markets.  
NOTE: The IRE setting only applies to NTSC  
output and has no effect with PAL output.  
Auto Format  
• 4:3 Pan/Scan  
Most TV monitors are designed to display  
either NTSC or PAL video signals. With these  
TVs, simply set the output format with the back  
panel NTSC/PAL switch.  
Lip Sync  
This setting delays the audio signal by the  
specified amount to match the video signal. This  
feature is very seldom needed with DVD discs,  
but can be used if the audio is not matched to  
the video. To adjust:  
With multi-format TV monitors that can display  
both NTSC or PAL video formats, you can have  
the RDV-1093 match the output format to the  
format of the disc being played. Use the Auto  
Format item to override the setting of the back  
panel switch:  
• Press the ENT button to begin. The Status  
Bar shows “A/V Delay”.  
Press the CURSOR t/u buttons to adjust  
from –63 to +64. The default setting is 0  
(no lip synch adjustment).  
Select this option for a 4:3 aspect ratio TV.  
4:3 aspect ratio programs fill the screen.  
Wide-screen video images are zoomed  
(pan/scan) to fill the screen vertically with  
portions of the image cut off the left and  
right sides.  
OFF: The video output format matches the  
setting of the NTSC/PAL switch on the back  
panel (default).  
ON: The setting of the back panel switch  
is ignored and the output format is deter-  
mined by the disc being played. The format  
of the last played disc is displayed in the  
setting.  
Aspect Ratio  
There are two types of TVs: 4:3 aspect ratio  
and wide-screen 16:9 aspect ratio monitors.  
Use this preference item to configure the video  
output to match the aspect ratio of your TV.  
CCIR Clipping  
A European standard establishes maximum  
signal levels for digital video processing.  
Most DVD discs adhere to these standards.  
The RDV-1093 provides an option to apply a  
“clipping filter” to limit the digital video levels  
when required for a non-standard DVD.  
With a 4:3 aspect ratio TV, you also need to  
tell the RDV-1093 how to adjust wide-screen  
video images to fit, either displaying the wide  
screen image in a letter box or as a pan/scan  
image.  
OFF: No clipping filter. This default setting  
should work with DVDs that adhere to the  
standards.  
ON: Activates an optional clipping filter  
for use with non-standard DVDs with digital  
video levels exceeding CCIR standards.  
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Audio Setup Menu  
This setting has no impact on the digital output  
of the RDV-1093. It only changes the dynamic  
range of the analog signal from the left/right  
RCA audio outputs.  
Speaker Size  
Use this item to configure speaker settings each  
speaker in the system for the analog audio  
outputs. Use the CURSOR t/ubuttons to select  
the speaker you wish to set: Front, Center, Sur-  
round, or Subwoofer. Then, use the CURSOR  
p/qbuttons to choose a setting. Press the ENT  
button to confirm the setting. You can cancel  
the menu without any changes by pressing the  
RESUME button on the remote.  
MENU  
DVD playback  
system setup  
video setup  
digital audio output  
compression  
audio setup  
• OFF: full dynamic range; no compression  
speaker setup  
parental control  
high def. setup  
exit menu  
(default).  
• 1–5:Five settings reducing dynamic range  
forusewithlesscapableaudiosystems(such  
as TV monitor speakers) or late night listen-  
ing. The 1 setting is very mild compression.  
The 5 setting is maximum compression.  
The Audio Setup menu provides two settings:  
the format of digital audio output and a  
compression mode optimizing Dolby Digital  
playback for quiet listening.  
The options for the Subwoofer are:  
• YES: Use this setting if a subwoofer is con-  
nected to your system. The subwoofer output  
will carry LFE channel signals from Dolby  
Digital and DTS 5.1 channel DVD-V discs  
and redirected bass from other channels  
configured as SMALL.  
NOTE: The compression feature only affects  
Dolby Digital signals.  
Digital Audio Output  
There are two options for the digital audio  
output of the RDV-1093. The first option is  
Multichannel digital output that sends a mul-  
tichannel (Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, etc.)  
signal to the surround processor for decoding.  
The other option is Stereo Output that sends a  
downmixed two-channel digital signal.  
Speaker Setup Menu  
MENU  
• NO: If your system does not have a sub-  
DVD playback  
system setup  
video setup  
speaker size  
distance units  
speaker distance  
woofer, use this setting.  
audio setup  
The options for the other speakers (Front,  
Center, Surround) are:  
speaker setup  
parental control  
high def. setup  
exit menu  
Multichannel: This setting allows a  
full multichannel digital signal from the  
RDV-1093 (default). Use this setting with  
a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound  
processor. Note that you can still select  
2-channel audio from the DVDs menus.  
• LARGE: This setting sends full-range audio,  
including low bass, to the front speakers.  
Use with large, full-range speakers when  
subwoofer is set to NO.  
The Speaker Setup menu provides three setup  
items relating to surround sound and bass  
management of the audio signals at the analog  
outputs of the RDV-1093.  
Stereo: This setting forces the RDV-1093  
to downmix audio to 2-channel stereo for  
output at the digital audio outputs. Use this  
setting when connecting directly to the TV  
monitor or to a 2-channel audio system.  
• SMALL: A high-pass setting that redirects  
low bass away from these speakers to a  
subwoofer. Use with small bookshelf speak-  
ers when subwoofer is set to YES.  
NOTE: These settings apply only to audio  
signals at the analog outputs. They have no  
effect on the digital audio output of the  
RDV-1093. In addition, these settings only  
apply to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding.  
• NONE: Use when there is no speaker for  
that position, for example, when there is  
no center channel speaker.  
Compression  
Dolby Digital recordings are capable of wide  
dynamic range (the difference between the  
softest and loudest sounds). In some cases, this  
may tax the audio system. In other cases, you  
may want to reduce the dynamic range when  
listening at low volume levels so that dialog is  
loud enough to hear while preventing sound  
effects and other dynamic passages from  
being too loud.  
Many of the settings on this screen configure  
the number and type of speakers in the system.  
Specifically, there are LARGE and SMALL  
settings that determine whether deep bass is  
reproduced by the speaker connected to a  
channel or redirected to a powered subwoofer.  
The LARGE setting is “full-range”; the speaker  
will reproduce the entire signal including deep  
bass recorded in its channel. The SMALL set-  
ting is “high-pass”; the speaker will reproduce  
only frequencies above the crossover point  
(100Hz). Bass below the crossover will be  
routed to a powered subwoofer connected to  
the RDV-1093.  
NOTES: There is no SMALL option for the  
front speakers in a system with no subwoofer.  
When a Center, Surround or Subwoofer  
is set to None, the sound for that channel is  
added to the front speaker channels.  
Distance Units  
The following item requires measuring the  
distance from each speaker to the listening  
position. Use the Distance Unit item to specify  
feet or meters as the unit of distance.  
• FEET: Specify distance in feet (default).  
• METERS: Specify distance in meters.  
In addition, there are settings for delaying the  
signal to the center or surround speakers.  
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Speaker Distance  
Assign Pass Code  
Parental Controls  
This item allows you to specify the distance  
from each speaker to the listening position. The  
RDV-1093 uses these distances to delay the  
signals so that the sound from each speaker  
location arrives at the listener simultaneously.  
The maximum distance is 40 feet in 1 foot  
steps; 12 meters in 0.1 meter steps.  
Select this item to specify the 4-digit parental  
pass code that you will later use to view re-  
stricted material.  
This item allows you to activate or deactivate  
parental controls:  
• OFF: Disables parental controls (de-  
1. Enter the desired 4-digit code using the  
numeric buttons on the remote.  
fault).  
• ON: Activates parental controls restricting  
playback of DVDs that exceed previously  
defined ratings. With parental controls,  
you will be asked to enter the pass code  
to view DVDs exceeding the rating.  
2. Confirm the code by re-entering it.  
NOTE: This setting only applies when using  
the analog audio outputs and has no effect  
on the digital audio outputs. It is primarily  
necessary when outputting decoded multi-  
channel audio from DVD-A discs to analog  
inputs on a receiver.  
3. Press the ENT button to confirm store the  
code.  
NOTE: Please write down the code you en-  
ter for safe keeping! Should you forget your  
password, you can use the master password  
3308.  
NOTE: After parental controls have been  
activated, you must enter the pass code in  
order to turn the controls off.  
Use this item to configure speaker settings  
each speaker in the system for the analog  
audio outputs. Use the CURSOR t/u but-  
tons to select the speaker you wish to set: Left,  
Center, Right, Right Surround, Left Surround,  
or Subwoofer. Then, use the CURSOR p/q  
buttons to choose a setting in the distance units  
specified previously. Press the ENT button to  
confirm the setting. Press the RESUME button  
to cancel the menu with no changes.  
Allowed Ratings  
Enter Pass Code  
This item allows you to set the highest level of  
ratings that can be played without entering  
a pass code:  
To play parental protected DVDs or to access  
any parental protected features, you will be  
asked to enter the 4-digit pass code you have  
previously defined.  
1. Scroll though the list of setting levels to  
make a selection from the these options:  
1. Enter the 4-digit code using the numeric  
buttons on the remote.  
Level 1: G  
Level 2  
NOTE: Distance settings are only available  
for speakers specified as being in the system  
under the Speaker Size setting previously.  
2. Press the ENT button to confirm store the  
code.  
Level 3: PG  
Level 4: PG-13  
Level 5  
NOTE: If you have not defined a pass code  
previously, entering a code here will save it  
as your pass code for future use.  
Level 6: R (default)  
Level 7: NC-17  
Level 8: All  
Parental Control Menu  
Change Pass Code  
Use this item to change your previously defined  
pass code:  
2. Press the ENTER button to confirm.  
MENU  
DVD playback  
system setup  
video setup  
assign pass code  
enter pass code  
change pass code  
parental controls  
allowed ratings  
unrated titles  
The specified rating level will be played without  
restriction. Anything higher will be blocked  
when Parental Controls are turned on.  
high def. setup  
audio setup  
1. Enter the old 4-digit code using the numeric  
buttons on the remote.  
speaker setup  
parental control  
exit menu  
Unrated Titles  
2. Press the ENT button to confirm  
Some DVDs do not have ratings information.  
This item allows you specify whether these  
unrated titles will be played when Parental  
Controls are turned on.  
The RDV-1093 has a Parental Lock feature to  
prevent children from watching inappropri-  
ate DVD Video discs. The feature relies on  
ratings systems (specific to each country)  
that set a rating level for discs starting from  
material suitable for viewing by children and  
increasing as the subject matter becomes more  
inappropriate. The Parental Lock feature sets  
the restriction anywhere from Level 1 to Level  
8. A disc with a higher numerical rating than  
the specified level requires entry of a password  
for playback. Thus, if you specify a Level 4  
restriction, discs rated Level 1, 2, 3, or 4 play  
without a password. Discs rated 5, 6, 7, or 8  
require a password.  
3. Enter the new 4-digit pass code using the  
numeric buttons.  
4. Confirm the code by re-entering it.  
• ALLOW: Unrated titles will be played  
without restriction, even when Parental  
Controls are turned on (default).  
5. Press the ENT button to confirm store the  
code.  
• RESTRICT: Unrated titles cannot be played  
NOTE: Please write down the new code  
you enter for safe keeping!  
without entering the pass code.  
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High Definition Setup Menu  
HDMI Color Format  
MORE INFORMATION  
There are three different color space standards  
for digital TV monitors: RGB, YCrCb 4:2:2,  
and YCrCb 4:4:4. Matching the output of the  
RDV-1093 to color format is essential when  
connecting the monitor with HDMI cables. Typi-  
cally, the AUTO setting will detect the proper  
format for the digital TV monitor automatically.  
If not, use one of the manual settings:  
MENU  
DVD playback  
system setup  
video setup  
output format  
HDMI color space  
enhancement  
Troubleshooting  
If you are experiencing difficulties, consult the  
following list for possible solutions:  
audio setup  
speaker setup  
parental control  
high def. setup  
exit menu  
Power  
Power does not come on.  
There are three user-adjustable items on the  
High Definition Setup Menu which set video  
options for DVD playback. Three more items  
provide status information only and cannot  
be changed.  
• AUTO: The DVD player detect information  
from the TV Monitor and selects the correct  
color space automatically. (default)  
• Check that the power plug is inserted  
securely.  
• RGB: Use when your HDMI connected  
digital TV monitor supports the RGB color  
format.  
Operation  
Region Code Error.  
Output Format  
When using one of the high definition video  
connections (Component Video or HDMI), the  
RDV-1093 internal video scaler can output  
video in a choice of resolutions to match your  
TV monitor. Use this item to specify the video  
resolution that best matches your high-defini-  
tion. In almost all cases, you should match  
this setting to the native resolution of your TV.  
Video signals from all source components are  
scaled up to the specified resolution.  
• Make sure the Region Code of the inserted  
disc matches the code shown on the back  
of the unit.  
• YCrCb 4:2:2: Use when your HDMI con-  
nected digital TV monitor supports YCrCb  
4:2:2 color.  
Unit will not work or operates er-  
ratically.  
• YCrCb 4:4:4: Use when your HDMI con-  
nected digital TV monitor supports YCrCb  
4:4:4 color.  
• Microprocessor malfunction due to lightning  
or static electricity. Turn off the power and  
unplug the power cord. Connect the power  
cord again.  
Enhancement  
The built-in video scaler has optional edge  
enhancement to increase the sharpness of the  
picture at the expense of somewhat higher  
video noise. This setting allows you the choice  
of using edge enhancement with softer video  
images.  
NOTE: Most DVD discs feature Macrovision  
and/or HDCP copy protection which may  
not display properly at resolutions of 720p  
or higher. When using Component  
Video connections, set the  
• Moisture condensation caused by a sudden  
change of temperature or humidity. Turn  
off the power, then turn it on a few hours  
later.  
RDV-1093 output resolution to in-  
terlaced 480i/576i or progressive  
480p/576p. The HDMI connections are  
not affected by Macrovision copy protection.  
• OFF: Turns off edge enhancement (de-  
• If only one specific disc will not play, the  
disc may be defective.  
fault).  
• LOW: Turns on edge enhancement, with  
Remote does not work.  
• 720p: Progressive-scan high-def resolu-  
minimal settings.  
tion.  
• Check the battery installation, install new  
batteries, aim remote at unit.  
• MEDIUM: Turns on edge enhancement,  
• 1080p: Progressive-scan high-def resolu-  
with moderate settings.  
tion.  
• HIGH: Turns on maximum edge enhance-  
• 1080i: Interlaced high-def resolution.  
ment.  
• PROGRESSIVE: 480p (NTSC) or 576p  
(PAL) progressive-scan resolution (default  
setting).  
• INTERLACED: 480i (NTSC) or 576i (PAL)  
interlaced resolution. Use this setting with  
a standard definition TV.  
• AUTO: Outputs video at 720p, suitable  
for use with most HDMI monitors.  
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RDV-1093 DVD Audio/Video Player  
Picture  
Specifications  
Picture is noisy.  
General  
Audio output  
Analog Out (pin jack):  
2.0 Vrms (220 ohms)  
• The player is connected to a VCR directly  
and the copy guard function is activated.  
Connect the player directly to the TV.  
Readable discs:  
DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Audio CD, MP3 in CD-R/  
RW, DVD-/+R  
Digital Out:  
Optical: –21dBm to –15dBm (Peak)  
Coaxial: 0.5 Vp-p (75 ohm)  
Video format:  
PAL or NTSC. 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p,  
1080i, 1080p.  
Cannot get correct picture on TV.  
Audio characteristics  
Frequency response:  
• Connect the RDV-1093 to the TV with the  
correct kind of cable.  
Other  
Power requirements:  
AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz  
CD (at 44.1 kHz): 2 Hz to 20 kHz  
DVD (at 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz  
• Make sure that the Video Output setting  
matches the correct resolution of your TV.  
You cannot display progressive scan video  
on standard definition TVs.  
DVD (at 96/88.2 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz  
DVD (at 192/176.4 kHz) : 2 Hz to 88 kHz  
Power consumption:  
26 W  
Dynamic range:  
Weight:  
5.1 kg (11.2 lbs)  
16 bit: more than 100 dB  
20 bit: more than 110 dB  
24 bit: more than 110 dB  
Dimensions (W x H x D):  
432 mm x 92 mm x 336 mm  
17.01” x 3.62” x 13.23”  
• Make sure that the PAL/NTSC setting  
matches your TV.  
Wow and flutter:  
Unmeasurable (less than ± 0.002%)  
Front Panel Height  
(feet removed/for rack mount)  
80 mm/3.15”  
Total harmonic distortion:  
16 bit: less than 0.0018%  
20/24 bit: less than 0.0012%  
Picture does not fill screen.  
• Set ASPECT RATIO correctly.  
Video output  
COMPONENT (pin jack):  
Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p (75 ohm)  
PB/PR Output: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ohm)  
All specifications are accurate at the time of print-  
ing.  
HDMI LED flashing continuously and no  
picture.  
VIDEO OUT (pin jack):  
1.0 Vp-p (75 ohm)  
Rotel reserves the right to make improvements  
without notice.  
• HDMI components must be Ver. 1.1 compat-  
ible.  
S-VIDEO OUT (S jack):  
Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p (75 ohm)  
Rotel and the Rotel HiFi logo are registered trade-  
marks of The Rotel Co, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan.  
C Output (NTSC): 286 mVp-p (ohm)  
C Output (PAL): 300 mVp-p (75 ohm)  
• HDMI cables must be 5 meters or less in  
length.  
HDMI:  
Version 1.1  
No picture at Component video.  
Signal to noise ratio:  
65 dB  
• Most DVD Video discs are Macrovision,  
HDCP compliant. Set the Output format of  
High Definition setup change to Progressive  
(480p/576p) or interlace (480i/576i).  
Audio  
No sound.  
• Check the audio cable connection and input  
settings on preamplifier.  
Garbled sound.  
• Clean the disc surface.  
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The Rotel Co. Ltd.  
10-10 Shinsen-Cho  
Shibuya-Ku  
Tokyo 150-0045  
Japan  
Phone: +81 3-5458-5325  
Fax: +81 3-5458-5310  
Rotel of America  
54 Concord Street  
North Reading, MA 01864-2699  
USA  
Phone: +1 978-664-3820  
Fax: +1 978-664-4109  
Rotel Europe  
Dale Road  
Worthing, West Sussex BN11 2BH  
England  
Phone: +44 (0)1903 221 600  
Fax: +44 (0)1903 221 525  
Rotel Deutschland  
Kleine Heide 12  
D-33790 Halle/Westf.  
Germany  
Phone: +49 05201-87170  
Fax: +49 05201-73370  
082 OMRDV1093 022307  
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