Rotel RDV-1040 owner manual Troubleshooting

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NOTE: If you want to change the password at step 8, do it before pressing ENTER.

To Change the Settings

You can change the parental lock settings at any time.

1 Bring up the OTHERS menu.

2Press ￿/￿ to move to select PAREN- TAL LOCK and press ENTER 34 . The pa- rental lock on-screen display appears on the TV screen.

3While is pointing to PASSWORD, press the numeric buttons 4 to enter your cur- rent 4- digit password then press ENTER 34 .

moves to COUNTRY CODE if you enter the correct password. If you enter a wrong password, “WRONG! RETRY...” appears on the TV screen, and you cannot go to the next step. If you forget your password, enter “8888.” The current password is deleted and you can set a new password.

4 To change the COUNTRY CODE or SET LEVEL, press ENTER 34 to bring up the

associated pull-down menu when is pointing to the desired item.

5Press ￿/￿to select the desired option then press ENTER 34 . If you change the coun- try code, you must reselect the parental lock level.

6While is pointing to PASSWORD, press the numeric buttons to enter a 4-digit pass- word. The password entered in this step be- comes the new password. If you want to keep the same password as before, enter the same password.

7Press ENTER 34 . moves to EXIT. Press- ing ENTER again returns to the OTHERS menu of the preference display.

NOTE: If you enter the wrong password more than 3 times in step 3 above, moves to EXIT automatically and ￿/￿ do not work.

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To Temporarily Release the Parental Lock

If the parental level is set to a strict value, some discs may not play at all. When you insert such a disc and try to play it, the following paren- tal lock on-screen display appears on the TV screen, asking you whether you want the pa- rental lock to be temporarily released or not.

1Press ￿/￿ to move to TEMPORARY RE- LEASE, then press ENTER.

2 Press the numeric buttons (0 to 9) 4 to enter your 4-digit password. The parental lock is released, and the RDV-1040 starts playback. If you enter a wrong password, “WRONG! RETRY...” appears on the TV screen. Enter the correct password.

NOTE: When you enter the wrong pass- word 3 times at step 2 above, moves to NOT RELEASE automatically and ￿/￿ do not work.

Troubleshooting

Power

Power does not come on.

•Power plug is not inserted securely. Plug in securely.

Operation

“REGION CODE ERROR!” is shown on the TV screen.

•Region code of the inserted disc does not match the RDV-1040. Check the region code of the disc printed on the disc jacket.

English

The RDV-1040 does not work.

•Microcomputer malfunction due to lightning or static electricity. Turn off the power and unplug the power cord, then connect the power cord again.

•Moisture condensation caused by a sudden change of temperature or humidity. Turn off the power, then turn it on a few hours later.

•The disc does not allow the operation, or an unplayable disc is inserted. Check and replace the disc. See the Playable Discs section.

LOCK appears in the display window and the disc tray does not open.

•When you press (OPN/CLS) while

pressing down ■ (STOP) when the RDV-1040 in standby mode, the tray lock function is activated. The disc tray cannot be opened or closed in this state. To release the LOCK, press while pressing down ■ when the RDV-1040 is in standby mode.

Picture

Picture is noisy.

•The RDV-1040 is connected to a VCR di- rectly and the copyguard function is acti- vated. Connect the RDV-1040 directly to the TV.

•With some discs, the picture may be blurred when PICTURE SOURCE is set to FILM or AUTO. Set PICTURE SOURCE to VIDEO (NORMAL) or VIDEO (ACTIVE).

Picture is distorted when using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT or S- VIDEO output jack(s).

•There are connections to both the compo- nent and S-video outputs. Disconnect the un- used one.

No picture is displayed on the TV screen or the screen is blurred or divided into two parts.

•The RDV-1040 is in the progressive scan- ning mode but is connected to a TV via the

VIDEO or S-VIDEO jack. Set the VIDEO

SIGNAL SELECTOR on the rear panel to “480i,” or set it to “REMOTE” and make the Progressive scanning mode inactive by using the VFP - PROGRESSIVE SCAN but- ton 25 .

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Contents RDV-1040 Important for Laser Products Important Safety InstructionsClass 1 Laser Product Volume -/CURSOR Button TV/DVD switchInfrared signal output window DVD Power button TV Power buttonDisplay Window Progressive indicatorRemote sensor Play buttonContents Placement PrecautionsNTSC/PAL Output Signal Selector Switch Remote/480p/480i Output Signal Selector SwitchComponent Input TV Connection Composite Input TV ConnectionChannels of the RDV-1040 to the single input Connecting to an Audio Amplifier or Receiver Connecting to Audio Equipment with a Digital InputOptical Connection Coaxial ConnectionPrecautions for the safe use of batteries Installing the BatteriesRemote Control TV Operation AC InputDVD Video Disc Region Codes Playable DiscsUnplayable Discs Digital Audio FormatsRecalling the DVD Player SET UP menu Initial SetupGetting Started Turning On the RDV-1040Resuming Playback Basic Disc PlayTo Rapidly Advance or Reverse Playback To Resume Playback5x Quick Playback With Sound To Advance a Still Picture Frame by FrameLocating a Scene From the DVD Menu Using the Numeric ButtonsLocating a Scene From the Menu of a SVCD/Video CD with PBC Specifying a TitleTo Play Tracks in Random Order Random Play Playing Tracks in a Specific Order Program PlayRepeat Playback Selecting a Scene Angle Angle To Adjust the Picture Quality VFPTo Zoom In On Pictures Simulated Surround Sound VSS Basic Operation ProcedureTo Display a Menu Bar Menu Bar Functions forAbout MP3/WMA Discs Menu bar functions for SVCD/ Video CD/Audio CDBasic operations Selecting a Group and Track About Jpeg DiscsDirect Selection Repeat PlaybackTo See a Specific Picture Viewing Pictures Continuously Slide Show ModeTo Zoom In on a Picture To Select the Start Point of the Slide ShowSlide Show Repeat Function How to Set PreferencesAbout the Preference Display Language MenuPicture Source Picture MenuScreen Saver MP3 and WMA/JPEGTo Set Parental Lock for the First Time Others MenuTroubleshooting Audio GlossarySpecifications Appendix a Country Code List for Parental Lock Appendix BTable of Languages and Their Abbreviations Appendix C Digital Signal Output ChartUSA

RDV-1040 specifications

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One of the standout features of the RDV-1040 is its ability to deliver high-quality video playback. The player supports various DVD formats, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, and CD playback, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of disc types. The video output includes both composite and component video connections, allowing users to connect the player to various display devices while maintaining excellent picture quality.

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The RDV-1040 also incorporates innovative technologies to enhance user experience. The player includes an intuitive on-screen display, making navigation easy and straightforward. The robust remote control provides access to all features, ensuring that users can effortlessly operate the player from the comfort of their seats.

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