RDV-1080DVD Audio/Video Player

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DOWN MIX Mode

The RDV-1080 can provide fully decoded 5.1 channel surround signals at the analog audio outputs. To take full advantage of this decoded signal, the preamp or amplifier receiving it should be equipped with 5.1 channel analog audio inputs. If not, the RDV-1080 can “downmix” the full surround sound signal to a signal the preamp or surround processor can handle. This setting only affects the analog output signal when playing a DVD Video disc with multichannel surround audio. Choose the setting that best matches your system.

To change DOWN MIX MODE setting:

•On the PREFERENCE 2 screen, use the

CURSOR buttons to move the over the DOWN MIX MODE item.

•Press the CURSOR buttons to choose the desired setting.

Lt/Rt: Downmixes the full 5.1 channel sig- nal into an encoded 2-channel surround signal. Use this setting to send the analog audio signal to a surround sound decoder that has analog surround processing (such as Dolby® Pro Logic®), but does not have 5.1 channel analog inputs.

Lo/Ro: Downmixes the 5.1 channel signal to a conventional 2-channel stereo sig- nal. Use this setting to send the analog audio signal to a preamp, TV, or recorder with conventional two-channel stereo input and no surround sound decoding capability.

OFF: Supplies the full 5.1 channel signal to the analog audio outputs. Use this setting for surround processors that have 5.1 channel audio inputs. This setting must be used when you select the 5.1 CHANNEL or EXPERT setting in the SPEAKER SETTING preferences.

NOTE: The DOWN MIX feature does not work when the VSS function is activated.

To change the COMPRESSION setting:

•On the PREFERENCE 2 screen, use the

CURSOR buttons to move the over the COMPRESSION item.

•Press the CURSOR buttons to choose the desired setting.

ON: Activates the Compression feature (only for DVD Video Discs with Dolby Digital recordings).

OFF: No compression. Full dynamic range.

DTS BASS MANAGEMENT Setting

Settings described later in this section enable you to match the RDV-1080’s 5.1 channel audio output to the specific capabilities of your speakers (i.e. for large or small speakers.) This setting gives you the option to override these settings and treat all speakers as “large” when playing DTS-encoded disc. This setting only functions when playing a DTS disc; the default speaker settings are in effect for all other discs.

To change the setting:

•On the PREFERENCE 2 screen, use the

CURSOR buttons to move the over the DTS BASS MANAGEMENT item.

•Press the CURSOR buttons to choose the desired setting.

OFF: This is the default setting for DTS re- cordings. Overrides the speaker settings and treats all speakers as “large”.

ON: All speaker settings are effective, even when playing a DTS recording. Although this setting will not match the full DTS speci- fication, it may be preferred if you have small speakers that cannot handle signifi- cant bass information.

AUTO STANDBY Setting

The RDV-1080 has an Auto Standby feature that will put the unit in standby mode following either 30 or 60 minutes of inactivity.

•Press the CURSOR buttons to choose the desired setting.

60:Puts the unit in standby mode after 60 minutes of inactivity.

30:Puts the unit in standby mode after 30 minutes of inactivity.

OFF: The Auto Standby function is disabled. The unit will stay on until it is manually put in standby mode.

SCREEN SAVER Setting

TV Monitors can be easily damaged if a static image is displayed for a long time. The Screen Saver feature automatically replaces a steady image with a safer image following several minutes of inactivity. There are four optional settings.

To change the setting:

•On the PREFERENCE 2 screen, use the CURSORbuttons to select the SCREEN SAVER field.

•Press the CURSOR buttons to choose the desired setting.

MODE 1: The Screen Saver image ap- pears and “scrolls”.

MODE 2: The Screen Saver image ap- pears and does not scroll.

DIMMER: The existing image is darkened to protect the screen.

OFF: The Screen Saver function is disabled.

NOTE: If Mode 1 causes picture instability with your TV, select a different mode.

SPEAKER Settings

The SPK. SETTING page of the PREFERENCES DISPLAY provides a simple “5.1 CHANNEL” or “2 CHANNEL” selection that is adequate for most users to configure the output of the RDV-1080 for their loudspeakers. Alternatively, you can select the “EXPERT” setting for access

COMPRESSION Setting

When playing a Dolby Digital DVD Video Disc, the RDV-1080 can compress the dynamic range of the audio signal. This reduces the difference between quiet sounds and loud sounds. It may be desirable if your system is routinely taxed by loud passages or for listening at low volume settings. Choose the setting that best matches your system.

To change the setting:

•On the PREFERENCE 2 screen, use the

CURSOR buttons to select the AUTO STANDBY item.

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