About Rotel; Introduction; Key Features; Quick Start - Rotel RVE-1060 Owner's Manual

RVE-1060 Video Enhancer

About Rotel

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 music lovers
and videophiles regardless of their budget,
is shared by all Rotel employees.
The engineers work as a close team, listening
to, and fine tuning, each new product until it
reaches their exacting 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 Rotel's own factory.
Rotel's reputation for excellence and innova-
tion has been earned through hundreds of
good reviews and awards from the most re-
spected 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.
All of us at Rotel, thank you for buying this
product and hope it will bring you many
years of enjoyment.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RVE-1060
Video Enhancer. The RVE-1060 seamlessly
integrates analog and digital video sources,
outputting a signal in the native resolution of
any TV or HDTV monitor. Ideal for use with
fixed-resolution digital flat panel TVs. Use as a
standalone video switcher, line doubler, and
scaler or to upgrade the video capabilities of
Rotel surround sound processors.

Key Features

• 11 analog video inputs, including 3 Com-
ponent Video, 4 S-Video, and 4 Composite
Video.
• 2 digital video inputs with HDMI
tors. HDCP-compliant. Compatible with
DVI source components when used with
adaptor.
• Digital HDTV output with HDMI
tor. HDCP-compliant. Compatible with DVI
TVs.
• Analog HDTV output with Component
Video connectors.
• S-Video and Composite Video analog TV
outputs.
• Videophile-grade Faroudja line-doubling
and scaling up to high-definition resolu-
tions.
• Advanced stretch algorithms to convert
4:3 aspect ratio video to 16:9 aspect
wide screen video.
• Accepts any type of video input (NTSC
480i, PAL 576i, NTSC 480p, PAL 576p,
720p, 1080i).
• Outputs digital or analog video at any
resolution (NTSC 480i, PAL 576i, NTSC
480p, PAL 576p, 720p, 1080i) to match
any digital or analog TVs.
• Simultaneous display on HDTV and ana-
log Standard Definition TV.
• Use as a standalone video switcher and
scaler.
• Transparent integration with Rotel surround
processors using RJ-45 computer interface
connection.
• Serial interface or RJ-45 connections for
computer control.
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Quick Start

This section provides an overview of the
steps required to setup and configure the
RVE-1060.

Unpacking

Remove the unit carefully from its packing. Find
the remote control and other accessories:
• Remote Control Unit (1)
• R03(LR03)/AAA batteries (3)
• Instruction manual (1)
• AC Power cord (1)
• S-Video cable (1)
• Computer I/O cable (1)
• 12V Trigger cable (1)
connec- Save the box as it will protect the RVE-1060
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if you move or need to return it for mainte-
nance.

Placement

connec-
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Place the RVE-1060 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.
Place the RVE-1060 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 RVE-1060 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.
Don't stack other components or objects on
top of the RVE-1060. Don't let any liquid fall
into the unit.

Connecting the TV monitor

Connect the RVE-1060 to your HDTV and/or
TV monitor using HDMI, Component video,
S-Video, or Composite video outputs. Refer
to Figures 3, 4, or 5 and the detailed in-
structions in the CONNECTIONS section of
this manual.