Rotel RDV-1093 Audio Connections, Video Connections, Cable Selection, Analog Audio Outputs

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CONNECTIONS

This section describes the back-panel connec- tions and settings that must be made during installation of the RDV-1093. These include the power connection, audio output connections, video output connections, and selecting of the video standard for your TV. In addition, there are optional connections for an external IR remote signal, a +12V turn-on trigger, and an I/O port for computer control.

NOTE: To prevent loud noises, make sure the DVD player and the rest of the system is turned off when making connections.

Cable Selection

Use standard audio cables with RCA connec- tors for analog audio connections. Use the following color code:

Left channel audio: white

Right channel audio: red

Choose from three different types of analog video cables. For composite video, use a single 75 ohm video cable with an RCA connector at each end. For S-Video, use an S-Video cable with a special multi-pin connector at each end. For component video, use a set of three matching 75 ohm video cables with RCA connectors at each end. Use the following standard color code:

Composite video: yellow

Component video (Y): green

Component video (PB): blue

Component video (PR): red

NOTE: Do not use standard audio cables in place of 75 ohm video cables. Audio cables will usually pass the signal, but will degrade the quality.

Choose from two different types of digital video cables. For connection to a TV or video processor with an HDMI input, use an HDMI cable. For connection to a DVI input, use an HDMI-to-DVI cable.

Use standard optical digital cables for optical digital signals. Be sure to remove the protective covers from the ends of the cable. Use 75 ohm digital audio cables with an RCA connector on each end for coax digital audio.

Coax digital: black

NOTE: You can substitute a 75 ohm video cable for a coax digital cable, but do not substitute conventional audio interconnect cables for digital signals.

When making signal connections, follow the color codes carefully.

Audio Connections

Digital audio outputs supply an un- decoded digital audio signal for use with a surround processor’s decoding and D/A converters. This is the preferred connection when using the RDV-1093 with a Dolby Digital/ DTS surround processor.

Analog audio outputs supply up to 5.1 channels of decoded analog audio. Use these connections when connecting the RDV-1093 to a receiver or TV set that does not have its own Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, or for passing multichannel DVD-Audio PCM signals to the analog inputs of a receiver.

Analog Audio Outputs

See Figure 8 and 9

Two sets of RCA jacks, labeled ANALOG OUT sends either six channels of decoded analog audio (front left, front right, rear left, rear right, center, and subwoofer) or two channels of stereo analog audio from the RDV-1093 to the analog audio inputs of an audio surround processor, preamplifier, integrated amplifier, receiver or TV set.

To a surround processor with 5.1 channel inputs, use RCA audio cables to connect the six outputs labeled 5.1CH to the matching multichannel inputs on the surround processor (L to front left, R to front right, LS to left surround, RS to right surround, C to center channel, SUB to subwoofer, etc.)

To a stereo preamp, processor, or TV set with 2-channel inputs, use the pair of RCA outputs labeled STEREO. Connect the STEREO L output to the left audio input of the TV or receiver and the STEREO R output to the right audio input.

Typically, the STEREO outputs send a matrix encoded stereo signal to the surround processor. See the Speaker Size topic in the Setup section of this manual for information on matching the analog output signal to your preamp or processor.

NOTE: The analog audio outputs are typi- cally used only with DVD-Audio discs or with surround processors or TV sets that do not have Dolby Digital or DTS processing. If your processor has Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, you will not need to make any analog audio connections to play video DVDs; one digital connection (described in the following section) will suffice.

Digital Audio Outputs

See Figure 10

The RDV-1093’s digital outputs provide a digital audio bitstream, which must be used with a processor that accepts a digital signal and has its own Dolby Digital and/or DTS decoding. There are two types of outputs for the digital audio signal: an optical output and a coaxial output. Use whichever you prefer. If you choose the optical connection, remove the plastic cap protecting the connector and save it for future use.

Connect the cable of your choice (optical or coaxial) from the DIGITAL OUT connectors of the RDV-1093 to the matching digital input on the surround processor.

You will probably need to select the correct digital input on your surround processor, using its setup menus.

NOTE: See the Audio Setup Menu in the Setup section of this manual for information on selecting the right type of digital output signal for your processor.

Video Connections

Video outputs send the video signal from the DVD player to the surround processor, video processor, or TV set. A key feature of the RDV-1093 is that it can send a video signal to any high definition or standard definition TV monitor in exactly the format that best matches the native mode and resolution of the TV.

Digital HDTVs, such as LCD and plasma flat screens, display digital signals directly. These TVs should be connected to the RDV-1093 using the HDMI digital output.

Analog HDTVs, such as CRT and rear-projec- tion sets, display analog signals. Although these can be connected with an HDMI cable these TVs should generally be connected with analog Component Video cables to avoid an unnecessary digital-to-analog conversion in the TV.