On-Screen Icons
During operation of the RDV-1080, you may see icons displayed over the picture:
Invalid operation: Displayed when a button press is not a valid operation accepted by the unit for the disc you are playing.
DVD Video multi-angle: Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded from multiple angles.
DVD Video multi-language: Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded with multiple audio languages.
DVD Video multi-subtitles: Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded with multiple subtitle languages.
NOTE: You can set the unit not to display on- screen icons above via the preference settings described later in this manual.
Back-Panel Connections
This section describes the back-panel connections and settings that must be made during installation of the RDV-1080. These include the power connection, output connections to the preamp or surround processor, selecting of the video standard (PAL or NTSC) for your loca- tion, and optional external IR remote connec- tions.
There are three types of output connections:
Analog audio: supplies 5.1 channels of decoded analog audio to the surround proces- sor, using the RDV-1080’s built-in D/A converters and digital decoding. These outputs take maximum advantage of the RDV-1080’s ability to process a large number of audio formats. RCA connections.
Digital audio: unprocessed digital audio signal for use with the surround processor’s D/A converters and surround sound decoding. Optical or Coaxial connections.
Video: sends the video signal from the DVD player to the surround processor or TV set. Composite, S-Video, or Component Video connections.
NOTE: To prevent loud noises, make sure the DVD player and the rest of system is turned off when you make any of these connections.
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Analog Audio Outputs 
See Figure 4
A set of six RCA jacks, labeled ANALOG OUT sends six channels of decoded analog audio signals (front left, front right, rear left, rear right, center, and subwoofer) from the RDV-1080 to the analog audio inputs of an audio surround processor preamplifier, integrated amplifier, receiver or TV set.
To a surround processor with 5.1 chan-
nel inputs, use RCA audio cables to connect each of these six outputs to the matching input on the surround processor (front left to front left, subwoofer to subwoofer, etc.)
To a stereo preamp, processor, or TV
set with 2-channel inputs, connect the RDV-1080’s front left output to the left channel source input and the front right output to the right channel input.
NOTE: See the DOWN MIX Settings topic in the Setting Preferences section of this manual for information on matching the analog output signal to your preamp or processor.
Digital Outputs 
See Figure 4
The RDV-1080 provides digital outputs (with both optical and coaxial connectors) which may be used in place of, or in addition to, the analog audio output connections described in the previous section. These digital outputs provide a digital audio data stream, which must be used with a processor that accepts a digital signal and has its own D/A conversion and digital surround decoding.
The RDV-1080 provides an optical output and a coaxial output for the video signal. Use whichever you prefer. If you chose the optical connection, remove the plastic cap protecting the connector and save it for future use.
Connect the appropriate cable (optical or 75 ohm coaxial) from the DIGITAL OUT connectors of RDV-1080 to a digital input on the surround processor.
NOTE: See the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Settings topic in Setting Preferences for important information on matching the digital output signal to your preamp or processor.
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Video Outputs 
See Figure 4
The VIDEO OUT connectors send the video signal from the RDV-1080 to your surround processor or TV monitor. Three types of video output connections are provided – RCA composite video, S-Video, and Component Video. Choose the type of video output connection that best matches the inputs on your TV or surround processor. Connect the TV MONITOR output (from the RCA composite , S-Video, or Component Video connectors) to the corresponding input on your TV or surround pro- cessor, using appropriate video cables.
NTSC/PAL Switch 
Various regions of the world use two different video standards. For example, the US uses the NTSC standard while most countries in Europe use the PAL standard. The output of the RDV-1080 must be set to match the standard your TV accepts. Put the switch in the left position for use with NTSC video equip- ment. Put it in the right position for the use with PAL equipment.
NOTE: This switch only relates to the hardware configuration of your TV set and other com- ponents. Regardless of the setting, the RDV-1080 can play DVD discs encoded in either format, converting the signal to the format selected with the NTSC/PAL switch.
EXT REM IN/OUT Connectors 
The EXT REM IN receives IR command codes relayed from an infrared receiver (Xantech, etc.). This feature is useful when the unit is installed in a cabinet and the front-panel IR sensor is blocked. Consult your authorized Rotel dealer for information on IR receivers and the proper wiring of a plug to fit the connector.
The IR signals received by the RDV-1080 can be relayed to other components using external IR emitters or hardwired connections from the EXT REM OUT jack. For example, you might place such a remote IR emitter in front of your TV’s IR sensor to receive the TV commands from the RR-DV93 remote.
See your authorized Rotel dealer for information on IR repeater systems and connecting them to the EXT REM OUT jack on the RDV-1080.
