Rotel RDV-985 owner manual Installing the Batteries, Precautions for the safe use of batteries

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Connecting the Power Cord

When all the connections have been made, insert the power plug into the wall outlet firmly. The STANDBY indicator lights and setup is complete. Observe the following precautions.

•Disconnect the power cord if you are not going to use the unit for a long time.

•Disconnect the power cord before clean- ing the unit.

•Disconnect the power cord before moving the unit.

•Do not connect or disconnect the power cord with wet hands.

•Do not pull the power cord when discon- necting it, as this may damage the cord and cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents.

•Do not damage, alter, twist, or pull the power cord, as this may cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents.

•Contact a dealer and get a new power cord if the cord is damaged. A damaged cord may cause fire, electric shock, or other ac- cidents.

•Do not put anything heavy, or the unit, on the power cord, as this may cause fire, elec- tric shock, or other accidents.

RR-DV91 Remote Control

Installing the Batteries

The battery compartment is located on the back of the remote control unit.

1Press down on the point shown by the ar- row at the top of the compartment cover, and pull up the cover to open the compart- ment.

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2Place the two accessory R6P (SUM-3)/ AA(15F) batteries in the remote control ac- cording to the polarity markings (“+” and “–”) inside the compartment and on the bat- teries.

3Place the cover over the compartment, and press down lightly.

The batteries will last about six months with normal use. If the functions of the remote control become erratic, replace the batteries.

Precautions for the safe use of batteries

Observe the following precautions for the safe use of batteries. If they are used improperly their life will be shortened, they may burst or their contents may leak.

•Remove the batteries from the remote control if it is not going to be used for a long pe- riod of time.

•Remove dead batteries and dispose of them properly.

•Never leave dead batteries lying around, take them apart, mix them with other refuse, or throw them into an incinerator.

•Never touch liquid that has leaked out of a battery.

•Do not mix new and old batteries, or bat- teries of different types, when replacing them.

Programming the RR-DV91 Remote to Control a TV

You can operate your TV from the remote control unit. The remote must first be pro- grammed to operate your TV set.

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1 Press and hold down the TV/VIDEO 14 button. Then enter the manufacturer code of your TV listed below by using the nu- meric buttons (0 - 9) 13 . Do not release TV/VIDEO. Keep holding it until the next step is completed. (Example: To enter code “01” press and release the “0” button, then press and release the “1” button.

2 Press the STOP button, then release the TV/VIDEO button.

No. Manufacturer

01 JVC

02Magnavox

03Mitsubishi

04Panasonic

05RCA

06Sharp

07Sony

08Toshiba

09Zenith

10Hitachi

11Panasonic

12Samsung

13Sanyo

14Sanyo

15Samsung

3Test the program setting by pressing the TV POWER 17 button to see if it turns your set on. If there is more than one code listed for the manufacturer of your TV, try them one by one until you succeed.

Remote Control TV Operation

The following buttons can be used for oper- ating the TV (The numbers in brackets are those shown on figure 1 on page 3.)

TV POWER 17

Turns the TV on or off.

TV CH 29

Changes the TV channels.

TV VOL 28

Adjusts the TV volume.

0 - 9 (Numeric Buttons) 13

Selects the TV channels (while holding down the SHIFT button). Note: For some TVs, pressing “+10” while holding down SHIFT functions as the “RETURN,” and pressing “10” while hold- ing down SHIFT functions as the “– /– –” but- ton.

TV/VIDEO 14

Switches input mode (either TV or VIDEO).

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Contents RDV-985 Class 1 Laser Product For U.S.AStop button 14 TV/VIDEO button Switches the TV input mode Shift buttonTitle button Υ/τ Cursor buttonsStandby indicator Power buttonDisc Indicator Time Selection IndicatorContents About RotelAbout This Manual Precautions PlacementNTSC/PAL Switch Component Input TV Connection Composite Input TV ConnectionConnecting to an Audio Amplifier or Receiver Connecting to Audio Equipment with a Digital InputPrecautions for the safe use of batteries Installing the BatteriesRemote Control TV Operation Programming the RR-DV91 Remote to Control a TVStart Up Displays To Access On-Screen DisplaysPreference displays On-Screen Display OperationOn Screen Icons Screen SaverGetting Started About discsDisc Play Basics Selecting a Scene or Track With the Numeric Buttons Selecting a Scene From a MenuAbout menus Then press υPLAYTime Search DVD Chapter SearchFrame-by-Frame Viewing Selecting a Scene From the Digest DisplayMultiple Still Frame Strobe Viewing Slow Motion PlaybackPrograming For Playback in a Specified Order Zoom In FeatureTo Clear the Programmed Tracks To Quit Program PlaybackRandom Track Playback Repeat PlayWhile disc play is stopped press the on Audio CD Repeat PlayRepeat Play of a Specified Part of a Disc Multiple Angle ViewingIntro Scan Selecting a Scene Angle From the Normal ScreenSelecting the Subtitle Language with the On Screen Display Selecting a Scene Angle From the Angle Display ListFor DVD Discs French SpanishFrench EnglishFor Video CD Discs For Cvcd DiscsEach Each RemainTotal Remain Preference 1 Screen Options Using the Preferences DisplayPreference 2 Screen Options AV Compulink Mode Setting Parental Lock for the First TimeScreen Saver Auto StandbyHow to Handle Discs Changing the Parental Lock SettingsMaintenance of discs Temporarily Release Parental LockSymptom Possible case Remedy TroubleshootingAppendix ATable of languages and their abbreviations Dimensions W x H x D SpecificationsUSA

RDV-985 specifications

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