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About the RDV-1040
Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RDV-1040.
It will provide years of enjoyment when used
in a high-quality home theater system.
The RDV-1040 is one of the most flexible com-
ponents you can add to your audio/video sys-
tem. In addition to DVD Video discs, the
RDV-1040 can play Video and audio CD discs
recorded in a variey of formats. It provides a
full range of operating features and control func-
tions.
Angle function*
You can select a desired angle from multiple
camera angles recorded on the DVD disc.
Zoom function
You can view scenes close-up.
Parental lock*
You can restrict the playback of DVD discs with
scenes which you do not want your child to
see, such as adult or violent films.
Video Fine Processor (VFP) controls
You can adjust many video image character-
istics to suit the type of program being played
or personal preferences.
High quality digital sound
You can enjoy high quality sound with Dolby
Digital or Linear-PCM, MPEG Multichannel or
DTS (Digital Theater Systems).
Surround function*
The unit is compatible with Dolby Digital sur-
round and DTS surround.
3D Phonic (VSS) function
You can enjoy surround sound with your 2-
channel system.
Multi-language subtitles and
sound*
You can select a subtitle or sound language
from those recorded on the DVD disc.
Multi-disc playback
The RDV-1040 can play Audio CDs and Video
CDs as well DVD Video discs.
On-screen display
User-friendly on-screen displays allow you to op-
erate the unit easily.
* Functions only with DVD discs.
About Rotel
A family whose passionate interest in music
led them to manufacture high fidelity compo-
nents of uncompromising quality founded Rotel
over 40 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.
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 capaci-
tors from the United Kingdom and Germany,
semi conductors from Japan or the United
States, while toroidal power transformers are
manufactured in Rotel’s own factory.
Rotel’s 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, reli-
able and affordable.
All of us at Rotel, thank you for buying this prod-
uct and hope it will bring you many hours of
enjoyment.
About This Manual
Throughout this manual the controls and com-
ponents of the RDV-1040 are identified with
numbers and letters in dark gray circles and
squares.
Numbers in circles such as
9
identify items
on the RR-DV96 remote control. (To help you
remember this think of “round equals remote”.)
Numbers in squares such as
identify items
on the front and rear panel of the unit.
Letters in squares such as
identify items in
the front panel display window.
In the operation section of the manual some
function descriptions apply only to certain kinds
of discs. The types of discs to which the infor-
mation applies are indicated with symbols such
as
.
Contents
Important Safety Instructions ................ 2
Contents ............................................... 5
About Rotel .......................................... 5
About This Manual ................................ 5
About the RDV-1040............................. 5
Precautions ........................................... 6
Audio/Video Connections....................... 6
Connecting the Power Cord .................... 9
RR-DV96 Remote Control ...................... 9
Playable Discs ..................................... 10
Disc Care and Handling ........................ 10
Getting Started ................................... 11
Initial Setup ........................................ 11
Basic Disc Play .................................... 12
Resuming Playback.............................. 12
Various Speed Playback ....................... 13
Locating the Beginning of a Scene
or Song ............................................... 13
Screen Saver Function .......................... 14
Advanced Operations........................... 14
Playing From a Specific Position ........... 14
Changing Playback Order ..................... 15
Repeat Playback ................................. 16
Changing the Language, Sound
and Scene Angle .................................. 16
Special Picture/Sound Effects............... 17
Menu Bar Functions ............................. 18
Basic MP3 Operations ......................... 19
About JPEG Discs ................................ 20
Basic JPEG Operations ......................... 21
Selecting Preferences........................... 22
Limiting Playback by Children............... 24
Troubleshooting ................................... 25
Glossary ............................................. 26
Specifications ...................................... 27
Appendix A: Country Code List
for Parental Lock................................. 28
Appendix B: Table of Languages
and Their Abbreviations ....................... 29
Appendix C:
Digital Signal Output Chart .................. 29