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RDV-1040 DVD Player
Playable Discs
This unit can play the following types of discs:
DVD Video
TM
Video CD
Audio CD
The RDV-1040 can also play back the follow-
ing discs:
• DVD-R and DVD-RW discs written in the DVD
VIDEO format and finalized.
• CD-R and CD-RW discs written in the SVCD,
Video CD or Audio CD format and final-
ized.
• CD-R and CD-RW discs written in MP3 or
WMA in accordance with the “ISO 9660”
format.
• CD-R and CD-RW discs written in JPEG in
accordance with the “ISO 9660” format.
The RDV-1040 can play back audio signals
recorded in MIX-MODE CD, CD-G, CD-EXTRA
and CD TEXT.
NOTE: If a disc is dirty, scratched or
warped, or has unusual disc or recording
characteristics, it may take considerable
time for the RDV-1040 to read the disc con-
tents. In some instances the RDV-1040 may
not be able to play certain discs.
DVD Video Disc Region Codes
All DVD players and DVD discs have a Region
Code number. This unit only can play back DVD
discs whose Region Code numbers include the
unit’s Region Code, which is indicated on the
region code symbol on the rear panel.
Examples of playable DVD discs for a unit with
Region Code “1”
NOTE: With some DVD and Video CD discs,
you may not be able to control them accord-
ing to the instructions described in this
manual, because of the contents of the disc.
This RDV-1040 accommodates the PAL system,
and also can play back discs recorded with
NTSC system whose Region Code numbers
include “2.” Note that the NTSC video signal
on a disc is converted to a PAL signal and
output.
Unplayable Discs
The RDV-1040 does not play back discs listed
below.
If you try to play back these
discs, noise may generate causing
damage to speakers.
• DVD-RW discs written in the VR format
• DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD AUDIO, CD-
ROM, PHOTO CD, SACD
In addition, the RDV-1040 does not play:
• Unfinalized discs
• Discs of irregular shape or discs with tape,
seals or adhesives on either the label side
or playback side.
Playing back these
discs may damage the RDV-1040.
Digital Audio Formats
The RDV-1040 supports the following digital
audio formats (see the Glossary for descrip-
tions of each audio format):
Linear PCM, MPEG Multichannel, Dolby Digital,
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
NOTE: Depending on the Digital Audio
Output setting of the RDV-1040, digital au-
dio signals may not be output as they are
recorded on the disc. See Digital Audio
Output section of this manual for details.
Notes on Discs
•With some DVD VIDEO discs, the RDV-1040
starts playback automatically after insert-
ing the disc.
• The image may be sometimes poor or noisy
due to defects in the disc itself.
• With some discs, operations described in
this manual may not be possible.
Disc Care and Handling
Proper handling and storage of discs is very
important. If a disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched
or warped, playback, sound and picture will
be adversely affected.
Handling
•To avoid damage do not touch the surface
of the disc.
•Do not apply labels or use any adhesive on
either the label side or playback side.
Storing discs
• Keep discs in their cases. If discs are piled
on top of one another without their protec-
tive cases, they can be damaged.
• Do not put discs where they may be exposed
to direct sunlight, or high temperatures or
humidity. Avoid leaving discs in a car!
Cleaning discs
•Wipe with a soft dry cloth, moving from the
center outwards. If a disc is difficult to clean,
wipe with a cloth moistened with water.
• Never use record cleaners, petrol, alcohol
or any anti-static agents.
NOTES ON COPYRIGHT: Check the
copyright laws in your country before re-
cording from DVD VIDEO, SVCD, Video
CD, Audio CD, MP3, WMA and JPEG
discs. Recording of copyrighted material
may infringe copyright laws.
This product incorporates copyright pro-
tection technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.