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RDV-985 DVD Player

Owner’s Manual

RDV-985

DVD Player

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WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts in-

side. Refer all servicing to qualified service person-

nel.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,

do not expose the unit to moisture or water. Do not

allow foreign objects to get into the enclosure. If the

unit is exposed to moisture, or a foreign object gets

into the enclosure, immediately disconnect the power

cord from the wall. Take the unit to a qualified ser-

vice person for inspection and necessary repairs.

Read all the instructions before connecting or operating the

component. Keep this manual so you can refer to these safety

instructions.

Heed all warnings and safety information in these instruc-

tions and on the product itself. Follow all operating instruc-

tions.

Clean the enclosure only with a dry cloth or a vacuum cleaner.

You must allow adequate unobstructed clearance around the

unit. Do not place the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar sur-

face that could block the ventilation slots. If the component

is placed in a bookcase or cabinet, there must be ventilation

of the cabinet to allow proper cooling.

Keep the component away from radiators, heat registers, stoves,

or any other appliance that produces heat.

The unit must be connected to a power supply only of the type

and voltage specified on the rear panel of the unit.

Connect the component to the power outlet only with the sup-

plied power supply cable or an exact equivalent. Do not modify

the supplied cable in any way. Do not attempt to defeat ground-

ing and/or polarization provisions. Do not use extension cords.

Do not route the power cord where it will be crushed, pinched,

bent at severe angles, exposed to heat, or damaged in any

way. Pay particular attention to the power cord at the plug

and where it exits the back of the unit.

The power cord should be unplugged from the wall outlet if

the unit is to be left unused for a long period of time.

Immediately stop using the component and have it inspected

and/or serviced by a qualified service agency if:

• The power supply cord or plug has been damaged.

• Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit.

• The unit has been exposed to rain.

• The unit shows signs of improper operation

• The unit has been dropped or damaged in any way

Place the unit on a fixed, level surface strong enough to sup-

port its weight. Do not place it on a moveable cart that could

tip over.

For U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential in-

stallation.

This equipment gene rates, uses and can radiate radio fre-

quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to ra-

dio communications. However, there is no guarantee that in-

terference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or tele-

vision reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-

rect the interference by one or more of the following mea-

sures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. DANGER: Visible laser radiation when open and inter-

lock failed or bypassed. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user

serviceable parts inside the player; leave all servicing to

qualified service personnel.

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS

1. Classification label, placed on rear enclo-

sure.

2. Warning label, placed inside unit.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fires, etc.:

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

2. Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

3. Do not touch the power cord or plug with wet hands.

Caution – POWER Button Operation

The POWER buttons on the front panel and the remote con-

trol switches the unit between “On” and “Standby” modes.

They do not disconnect the power mains. The power cord must

be unplugged from the wall to shut power off completely.

Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoid the risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from

damage, observe the following minimum clearance require-

ments:

Front No obstructions, open access

Sides 1

” / 30mm minimum clearance

Top 2” / 50mm minimum clearance

Back 6” / 150mm minimum clearance

Bottom No obstructions, place on a level surface

RDV-985 Outside Cover 11/11/99, 3:15 AM1

Summary of content (30 pages)

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RDV-985 DVD Player 2 WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to moisture or water. Do not allow foreign objects to get into the enclosure. If the unit is exposed to moisture, or a foreign object gets into the enclosure, immediately disconnect the power cord from the wall. Take the unit to a qualified service person for inspection and necessary repairs.
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RDV-985 DVD Player 2 WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to moisture or water. Do not allow foreign objects to get into the enclosure. If the unit is exposed to moisture, or a foreign object gets into the enclosure, immediately disconnect the power cord from the wall. Take the unit to a qualified service person for inspection and necessary repairs.
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RDV-985 DVD Player RDV-985 DVD Player Figure 1: RR-DV91 Remote Control 4 Specifications Figure 2: Front Panel Controls 8 16 Infrared output window RETURN button Returns to the previous menu. 1 2 OPEN/CLOSE button Opens and closes the disc tray. / buttons Perform rapid advance/reverse playback operations. Also used for slow-motion playback of a picture (for DVD/Video CD/SVCD). 3 ■ (STOP) button Stops playback.
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3 RDV-985 DVD Player RDV-985 DVD Player Figure 1: RR-DV91 Remote Control 4 Specifications Figure 2: Front Panel Controls 8 16 Infrared output window RETURN button Returns to the previous menu. 1 2 OPEN/CLOSE button Opens and closes the disc tray. / buttons Perform rapid advance/reverse playback operations. Also used for slow-motion playback of a picture (for DVD/Video CD/SVCD). 3 ■ (STOP) button Stops playback.
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RDV-985 DVD Player 28 Appendix A:Table of languages and their abbreviations Contents When you select the subtitle language or sound, the languages shown below are displayed as abbreviations. To select the desired language, select the abbreviation corresponding the language you want to.
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RDV-985 DVD Player 6 Precautions Placement Please read this manual carefully. In addition to basic installation and operating instructions, it provides valuable information on various system configurations as well as general information that will help you get the most from your system. Please contact your authorized Rotel dealer for answers to any questions you might have. In addition, all of us at Rotel welcome your questions and comments.
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RDV-985 DVD Player 26 Care and Handling of Discs Changing the Parental Lock Settings Temporarily Release Parental Lock While a DVD is stopped or no disc is loaded press the ENTER button 22 while holding down the SHIFT button 15 . The Parental Lock display screen appears. When you set Parental Lock at a low level, some discs may not be played back at all.
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RDV-985 DVD Player 8 25 Connecting to Audio Equipment with a Digital Input You can enhance the sound quality by conVIDEO OUT (optical) of necting the DIGITAL OUTPUT the RDV-985 to the digital input of an amplifier, DAT or MD by using an optional digital cable. The digital stereo audio signal from a disc is directly transferred. If you connect the unit to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder or an amplifier with built-in decoder by using an optional digital cable, you can enjoy highquality surround sound.
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RDV-985 DVD Player 24 On Screen Guide Preference 2 Screen Options The RDV-985 can display “on-screen guide” icons or characters on the picture. These in, the Subtitle clude the Multi-Angle icon .
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RDV-985 DVD Player 10 On Screen Displays The unit provides several on-screen displays as shown below for choosing preferences for initial settings and functions which are not frequently used. Start Up Displays PREFERENCE displays A Start Up display appears automatically (without pressing the ON SCREEN 23 button) in some conditions. To show the PREFERENCE display press the ON SCREEN button when no disc is loaded, or a DVD disc is loaded and play has been stopped. Preference Display 1 appears.
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RDV-985 DVD Player 22 Using 3D PHONIC / Virtual Surround Sound The 3D PHONIC button activates the Virtual Surround Sound (VSS) system. This feature produces a simulated surround sound effect through an audio system connected to the RDV-985. While a disc is playing press the 3D PHONIC (VSS) button 9 . A window appears on the screen showing the currently selected setting. 3D PHONIC THEATER L H Selected Mode and Setting Each time you press the 3D PHONIC (VSS) button the next mode is selected.
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RDV-985 DVD Player 12 About discs DVD Disc Structure Playable Disc Types This unit can play the following types of discs: DVD Video TM Video CD A DVD disc is comprised of “titles,” while an Audio CD, Video CD or SVCD is comprised of “tracks.” Each title may be divided into some “chapters.” For example, if a DVD disc contains some movies, each movie may have its own title number, and each movie may be divided into some chapters.
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RDV-985 DVD Player 20 Selecting a Scene Angle From the Angle Display List While the disc is playing press and hold ANGLE 25 for more than 1 second. Up to nine camera angles recorded on a disc appear on the TV screen. Subtitle Language Selection For DVD and SVCD discs, you can select the subtitle language, as well as the audio language/sound included on a disc. For Video CD discs, you can select from the available audio channel(s). 13 Use the Cursor Buttons t/u 7 to select a subtitle option.
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RDV-985 DVD Player 14 Advanced Operations Selecting a Scene From the Menu of a Video CD with PBC (Playback Control) 19 Selecting a Scene or Track With the Numeric Buttons Selecting a Scene From a Menu DVD discs generally have menus which show the disc contents. These menus contains various items such as titles of a movie, names of songs, or artist information, which can be displayed on the TV screen. You can locate a desired scene by using the menu. 7 Insert the DVD disc.
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RDV-985 DVD Player 18 Random Track Playback While disc play is stopped press the ON SCREEN button 23 .The on-screen display appears on the TV screen. Repeat Play 15 For Audio CD/Video CD/SVCD: the current track or all tracks is/are played repeatedly. Audio CD Repeat Play You can repeatedly play the current title or chapter (for DVD), or current or all tracks (for Audio/Video CD/SVCD). You can also repeatedly play a specific part of a title, chapter or track.
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RDV-985 DVD Player 16 Selecting a Scene From the Digest Display The RDV-985 can display the opening scene of each title on a DVD or each track of a Video CD/SVCD. You can then select a title or track. Whether or not the disc can be playing when you use the DIGEST function depends on the type of disc. DVD Discs: While stopped Video CD/SVCD: During playback without PBC function Press the DIGEST button 26 . The opening scene of each title or track appears on the TV screen.
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RDV-985 DVD Player 16 Selecting a Scene From the Digest Display The RDV-985 can display the opening scene of each title on a DVD or each track of a Video CD/SVCD. You can then select a title or track. Whether or not the disc can be playing when you use the DIGEST function depends on the type of disc. DVD Discs: While stopped Video CD/SVCD: During playback without PBC function Press the DIGEST button 26 . The opening scene of each title or track appears on the TV screen.
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RDV-985 DVD Player 18 Random Track Playback While disc play is stopped press the ON SCREEN button 23 .The on-screen display appears on the TV screen. Repeat Play 15 For Audio CD/Video CD/SVCD: the current track or all tracks is/are played repeatedly. Audio CD Repeat Play You can repeatedly play the current title or chapter (for DVD), or current or all tracks (for Audio/Video CD/SVCD). You can also repeatedly play a specific part of a title, chapter or track.
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RDV-985 DVD Player 14 Advanced Operations Selecting a Scene From the Menu of a Video CD with PBC (Playback Control) 19 Selecting a Scene or Track With the Numeric Buttons Selecting a Scene From a Menu DVD discs generally have menus which show the disc contents. These menus contains various items such as titles of a movie, names of songs, or artist information, which can be displayed on the TV screen. You can locate a desired scene by using the menu. 7 Insert the DVD disc.
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RDV-985 DVD Player 20 Selecting a Scene Angle From the Angle Display List While the disc is playing press and hold ANGLE 25 for more than 1 second. Up to nine camera angles recorded on a disc appear on the TV screen. Subtitle Language Selection For DVD and SVCD discs, you can select the subtitle language, as well as the audio language/sound included on a disc. For Video CD discs, you can select from the available audio channel(s). 13 Use the Cursor Buttons t/u 7 to select a subtitle option.
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RDV-985 DVD Player 12 About discs DVD Disc Structure Playable Disc Types This unit can play the following types of discs: DVD Video TM Video CD A DVD disc is comprised of “titles,” while an Audio CD, Video CD or SVCD is comprised of “tracks.” Each title may be divided into some “chapters.” For example, if a DVD disc contains some movies, each movie may have its own title number, and each movie may be divided into some chapters.
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RDV-985 DVD Player 22 Using 3D PHONIC / Virtual Surround Sound The 3D PHONIC button activates the Virtual Surround Sound (VSS) system. This feature produces a simulated surround sound effect through an audio system connected to the RDV-985. While a disc is playing press the 3D PHONIC (VSS) button 9 . A window appears on the screen showing the currently selected setting. 3D PHONIC THEATER L H Selected Mode and Setting Each time you press the 3D PHONIC (VSS) button the next mode is selected.
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RDV-985 DVD Player 10 On Screen Displays The unit provides several on-screen displays as shown below for choosing preferences for initial settings and functions which are not frequently used. Start Up Displays PREFERENCE displays A Start Up display appears automatically (without pressing the ON SCREEN 23 button) in some conditions. To show the PREFERENCE display press the ON SCREEN button when no disc is loaded, or a DVD disc is loaded and play has been stopped. Preference Display 1 appears.
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RDV-985 DVD Player 24 On Screen Guide Preference 2 Screen Options The RDV-985 can display “on-screen guide” icons or characters on the picture. These in, the Subtitle clude the Multi-Angle icon .
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RDV-985 DVD Player 8 25 Connecting to Audio Equipment with a Digital Input You can enhance the sound quality by conVIDEO OUT (optical) of necting the DIGITAL OUTPUT the RDV-985 to the digital input of an amplifier, DAT or MD by using an optional digital cable. The digital stereo audio signal from a disc is directly transferred. If you connect the unit to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder or an amplifier with built-in decoder by using an optional digital cable, you can enjoy highquality surround sound.
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RDV-985 DVD Player 26 Care and Handling of Discs Changing the Parental Lock Settings Temporarily Release Parental Lock While a DVD is stopped or no disc is loaded press the ENTER button 22 while holding down the SHIFT button 15 . The Parental Lock display screen appears. When you set Parental Lock at a low level, some discs may not be played back at all.
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RDV-985 DVD Player 6 Precautions Placement Please read this manual carefully. In addition to basic installation and operating instructions, it provides valuable information on various system configurations as well as general information that will help you get the most from your system. Please contact your authorized Rotel dealer for answers to any questions you might have. In addition, all of us at Rotel welcome your questions and comments.
PAGE 28
RDV-985 DVD Player 28 Appendix A:Table of languages and their abbreviations Contents When you select the subtitle language or sound, the languages shown below are displayed as abbreviations. To select the desired language, select the abbreviation corresponding the language you want to.
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3 RDV-985 DVD Player RDV-985 DVD Player Figure 1: RR-DV91 Remote Control 4 Specifications Figure 2: Front Panel Controls 8 16 Infrared output window RETURN button Returns to the previous menu. 1 2 OPEN/CLOSE button Opens and closes the disc tray. / buttons Perform rapid advance/reverse playback operations. Also used for slow-motion playback of a picture (for DVD/Video CD/SVCD). 3 ■ (STOP) button Stops playback.
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RDV-985 DVD Player 2 WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to moisture or water. Do not allow foreign objects to get into the enclosure. If the unit is exposed to moisture, or a foreign object gets into the enclosure, immediately disconnect the power cord from the wall. Take the unit to a qualified service person for inspection and necessary repairs.