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DVD-RAM discs created using a personal
computer and which do not comply with
the video recording standard cannot be
played back.
DVD-RAM and DVD-RW discs that com-
ply with the CPRM, and on which material
that may be copied only once is recorded,
cannot be played back. (CPRM is a picture
source encryption technology developed to
protect copyrights.)
When playing back a DVD-RAM disc of
type 2 or type 4, first remove the disc from
the cartridge and place it in the disc tray.
Take care not to scratch the disc or let it get
dirty. After playing back the disc, be sure
to return it to its cartridge. (See the instruc-
tions supplied with the disc.)
DVD Video Disc Region Codes
All DVD players and DVD discs have a Region
Code number. The US version of the RDV-1050
can play DVD discs whose Region Code num-
bers include the number “1”. The European
version can play DVD discs whose region codes
include the number “2”. The region code for
your unit is indicated on the region code sym-
bol on the rear panel.
Examples of playable DVD discs for a unit with
Region Code “1”
Examples of playable DVD discs for a unit with
Region Code “2”
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.
The European version of the RDV-1050 ac-
commodates the PAL system, and also can play
back discs recorded with the NTSC system if
its Region Code numbers include “2.” Note
that the NTSC video signal on a disc is con-
verted to a PAL signal and output.
The US version of the RDV-1050 accommo-
dates the NTSC system, and also can play back
discs recorded with the PAL system if its Re-
gion Code numbers include “1.” Note that the
PAL video signal on a disc is converted to a
NTSC signal and output.
Unplayable Discs
The RDV-1050 does not play back discs listed
below.
If you try to play back these
discs, noise may generate causing
damage to speakers.
• 2.6GB/5.2GB DVD-RAM, cartridge type
1 DVD-RAM, version 1.0 DVD-RW (re-
corded only in the VR format), DVD-ROM,
CD-ROM, PHOTO CD, SACD
In addition, the RDV-1050 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-1050.
Digital Audio Formats
The RDV-1050 supports the following digital
audio formats (see the Glossary for descrip-
tions of each audio format):
Linear PCM, MPEG Multichannel, Dolby Digi-
tal, DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
NOTE: Depending on the Digital Audio
Output setting of the RDV-1050, 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-1050
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 protective
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.
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RDV-1050 DVD Player
OTHERS Menu
RESUME
You can select the resume playback mode. See
the Resuming Playback section for more in-
formation.
Setting options: ON, OFF, DISC RESUME
ON: when selected, the RDV-1050 can re-
sume playback of the disc from the position
where playback was last interrupted, if the disc
is still in the disc tray.
OFF: when selected, the resume function is
deactivated.
DISC RESUME: when selected, the RDV-1050
can resume playback of the last 30 discs
played. The RDV-1050 retains a memory of
the interrupted positions of the last 30 discs
played, even though they have been removed
from the disc tray.
ON SCREEN GUIDE
The RDV-1050 can display “on-screen guide”
icons or characters on the picture, which show
what is happening to the disc or the RDV-1050.
Example of “on-screen guide” icons:
Setting options: ON, OFF
ON: when selected, the on-screen guide is
activated.
AUTO STANDBY
When the RDV-1050 is stopped for more than
30 minutes or 60 minutes, it enters standby
mode automatically.
Setting options: 60, 30, OFF
PARENTAL LOCK
When this option is selected, pressing ENTER
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on the remote control unit brings up the
PARENTAL LOCK display shown below. This
allows you to restrict children from playing DVD
Video discs.
See the Parental Lock section for more infor-
mation about the function.
Fine Tuning for Your Speakers
You can fine the outputs of the RDV-1050 to
match your speaker system.
Before you start set ANALOG OUT in the
AUDIO preference display to MULTI CHAN-
NEL and MODE in the SPK.SETTING prefer-
ence display to EXPERT.
Setting the Speaker Size and BASS
REDIRECT Function
1 Press CHOICE
15
. One of the preference
on-screen displays appears on the TV
screen. If necessary press /
13 33
to
bring up the SPK.SETTING menu.
2 Press /
32 14
to move to SIZE and
press ENTER
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. The SIZE display page
appears on the TV screen.
3 Press / to select the speaker to be set
and press ENTER.
FRONT SPEAKER: front speakers
CENTER SPEAKER: center speakers
SURROUND SPEAKER: surround
(rear) speakers
4 Press / to select the size and press
ENTER.
LARGE: large speaker(s) which can
fully reproduce the low frequency range.
SMALL: small speaker(s) which can-
not fully reproduce the low-frequency
range.
NONE: no speaker(s) connected.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 if you want to set other
speakers.
When you use the small speakers which do
not fully reproduce the low-frequency range,
you can boost up the low-frequency signal of
the subwoofer or front speakers by setting the
BASS REDIRECT function.
6 Press / to select BASS REDIRECT and
press ENTER.
7 Press / to select SUB WOOFER or
FRONT L/R and press ENTER.
SUB WOOFER: The low-frequency
signal from the subwoofer output is
boosted.
FRONT L/R: The low-frequency sig-
nals from the front speaker outputs are
boosted. There is no signal from the
subwoofer output.
To return to the SPK.SETTING page press /
to move
to RETURN and press ENTER.
NOTES: The BASS REDIRECT setting works
only when at least any one of the speaker
sizes is set to SMALL.
No audio is output from the SUB-
WOOFER jack when FRONT L/R is se-
lected.
If the front speaker size is set to SMALL,
the BASS REDIRECT setting is automatically
set to SUBWOOFER.
DVD AUDIO discs may not play correctly
depending on the settings of the RDV-1050
or the disc itself.
Setting the Delay Time
Often in multi-channel systems it is not pos-
sible to locate all the speakers at an equal dis-
tance from the listener. The Delay Time set-
ting of the RDV-1050 can compensate for the
differences in the distance from the front (left,
right) speakers, the center speaker and the sur-
round speakers to the listener.
NOTE: This setting can only compensate
for differences in speaker distance when
the front speakers (left, right) are farther
from the listener than the other speakers.
Check the difference in the distance from the
listener to the front speakers (left, right) and
the speakers, and then set that value as de-
scribed in the procedure below.
1 Press CHOICE
15
. One of the preference
on-screen displays appears on the TV
screen. If necessary press /
13 33
to
bring up the SPK.SETTING menu.