Precautions; Audio/Video Connections - Rotel RDV-985 Owner's Manual

RDV-985 DVD Player

Precautions

Placement
Place the RDV-985 on a surface that is level,
dry and neither too hot nor too cold (between
Please read this manual carefully. In addition
5˚C and 35˚C, 41˚F and 95˚F). Do not place
to basic installation and operating instructions,
the unit where it will be exposed to direct
it provides valuable information on various
sunlight. Avoid locations that are dusty. Do
system configurations as well as general in-
not place the unit too close to the television
formation that will help you get the most from
set. Do not place the RDV-985 where it will
your system. Please contact your authorized
be exposed to vibrations, such as near a sub-
Rotel dealer for answers to any questions you
woofer. To ensure proper ventilation observe
might have. In addition, all of us at Rotel wel-
the minimum clearance specifications listed
come your questions and comments.
in the safety information on page 2.
Save the RDV-985 shipping carton and all en-
closed packing material for future use. Ship-
ping or moving the RDV-985 in anything other
than the original packing material may re-
sult in severe damage.
Be sure to keep the original sales receipt. It
is your best record of the date of purchase,
which you will need in the event warranty ser-
vice is ever required.
Figure 4: Rear Panel Connections
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VIDEO OUT jack NTSC/PAL Output Switch
Outputs a composite video signal. Switches the video output signal between NTSC
and PAL formats.
S-VIDEO OUT jack
Outputs an S-video signal.
AUDIO OUT jacks (LEFT/RIGHT)
Outputs stereo analog audio signals.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
(Y/PB/PR)
Outputs component video signals.
RDV-985 Inside Spreads 2
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Audio/Video Connections

NOTE: Do not plug in the power cable un-
til all audio/video signal connections are
complete. Do not change any audio/video
cable connections until the RDV-985 has
been unplugged from the power outlet.
Carefully read the instructions supplied with
the component you are going to connect to
the RDV-985 to be sure they are compatible.
If you have questions, contact your authorized
Rotel dealer.
NTSC/PAL Switch
Set the NTSC/PAL switch to the proper set-
ting for your TV. Television systems in North
America use the NTSC standard.
NOTE: Connect VIDEO OUT of the
unit directly to the video input of your TV.
Connecting VIDEO OUT to a TV via a VCR
may result in unacceptable video quality
because many discs are copy-protected.
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DIGITAL OUT jack (OPTICAL)
Outputs digital audio signals. Only an opti-
cal connector is provided.
AC power cord)
Connects to the wall outlet.
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Troubleshooting
What appears to be a malfunction may not always be serious. Please go through the following list before requesting service.
Symptom Possible case
Power does not come on. Power plug is not inserted securely.
Remote control does not work. Too far from the unit.
The tip of the remote unit is not
pointed in the right direction.
Batteries are exhausted.
Battery polarity is incorrect.
No picture is displayed on the Connection of video cable is
monitor. incorrect.
Input selection of TV is incorrect.
Disc is not playable.
Picture is noisy. The unit is connected to a VCR
directly and the copyguard function
is activated.
No audio is reproduced. Connection is incorrect.
Input selection of amplifier is
incorrect.
No audio is reproduced when The audio signal derives from the
playing back a DVD disc recorded unit's DIGITAL OUT.
with 96-kHz, linear PCM audio.
Sound is distorted or noise is Disc is dirty.
generated.
Picture is garbled. The screen saver mode is set to
MODE 1, and the screen saver
function is activated.
Picture does not fit the television MONITOR TYPE is not correctly set.
screen.
Television is not correctly set.
Operation is not possible. Microcomputer malfunctions due to
lightning or static electricity.
Moisture condensation occurs by a
sudden change of temperature or
humidity.
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Remedy
Plug in securely.
More closer to the unit.
Point the infrared light- emitting window
toward the remote sensor on the front panel.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
Take out the batteries and insert them again
in the correct direction.
Connect the cable correctly.
Select correctly.
Use a playable disc. (See page 11.)
Connect the unit so that the picture signal
flows dir ectly to the TV.
Check the connections.
Select correctly.
Use the AUDIO OUT when playing back such
discs.
Wipe the disc surface.
Set the screen saver mode to the other mode.
Select monitor type correctly. (See page 24.)
Set the television correctly.
Tu rn off the power and unplug the power
cord, then connect the power cord again.
Tu rn off the power, then turn it on a few
hours later.