NTSC/PAL Switch 
There are two different standards for video monitors: NTSC in US and Japan, PAL in Europe. The output of the RDV-1093 should be set to match the standard your TV accepts. Put the switch in the NTSC position for use with NTSC video equipment. Put it in the PAL position for the use with PAL equipment.
This switch only relates to the hardware con- figuration of your TV set and other components. Regardless of the setting, the RDV-1093 can play DVD discs encoded in either format, converting the signal to the format selected with the NTSC/PAL switch.
NOTE: If your TV monitor can display both PAL and NTSC signals, you can choose the “Auto Format” setting in the configuration menus. This setting overrides the back panel switch; the RDV-1093 displays the native format of the disc being played (PAL or NTSC).
Other Connections
AC Power Input 
It is best to plug the RDV-1093 directly into a 2-pin polarized wall outlet. Avoid the use of extension cords.
Your RDV-1093 will automatically configure itself for the proper AC line voltage ranging from 110 volts to 240 volts at 50/60Hz. No setting is required to match the unit to your local voltage.
Plug the supplied cord into the AC INPUT receptacle on the back of the unit. After all connections have been made, plug the cord into an appropriate AC wall outlet.
NOTE: If you are away for an extended pe- riod of time, it is a sensible precaution to unplug your audio/video components.
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EXT REM IN 
The EXT REM IN receives IR command codes relayed from an infrared receiver or from the IR OUT connector on Rotel surround proces- sors. This feature may be useful when the unit is installed in a cabinet and its front-panel IR sensor is blocked. Consult your authorized Rotel dealer for information on IR receivers and the proper wiring of a cable with 3.5 mm plugs to fit the connector.
12V TRIGGER Connection 
The RDV-1093 can be activated by a remote 12 volt trigger signal from a Rotel surround processor. The 12V TRIG input accepts any control signal (AC or DC) ranging from 3 volts to 30 volts. When a cable is connected to the input and a trigger signal is present, the DVD player is activated. When the trigger signal is interrupted, the unit goes into standby mode. The front panel indicator light remains lit, but the display goes dark and the unit will not operate. Consult your authorized Rotel dealer for information on the 12V TRIG input and the proper wiring of a plug to fit the connector.
NOTE: When using the 12V Trigger, leave the POWER button in the ON position.
Computer I/O 
The RDV-1093 can be operated from a computer with audio system control software from third-party developers. This control is accomplished by sending operating codes from the computer via a hard-wired RS-232 serial connection.
The COMPUTER I/O input provides the neces- sary network connections on the back panel. It accepts standard RJ-45 8-pin modular plugs, such as those commonly used in 10-BaseT UTP Ethernet cabling.
For additional information on the connections, cabling, software, and operating codes for computer control of the RDV-1093, contact your authorized Rotel dealer.
English
OVERVIEW
Basic controls for the RDV-1093 are on the front panel. These controls are duplicated on the remote control along with many more.
To guide you through the operation of the RDV-1093, this section of the manual starts with explaining the basic layout and function of the front panel and the remote control. In the following section, Using the RDV-1093, we explain the features of the unit and how to operate them.
Throughout this manual, numbers in gray boxes refer to the RDV-1093 illustration (Figure 1) at the front of this manual. Letters refer to the RR-DV98 remote illustration (Figure 2). When both appear, the function is found on both the RDV-1093 and the remote. When only one appears, that function is found only on the RDV-1093 or the remote.
On-Screen Display
The RDV-1093 displays menus, status indica- tors, and interactive menus on the TV monitor Many of these screens are used to set up preferences and activate advanced features of the unit. Others offer information and choices useful during normal operation of the unit.
NOTE: The default language for all RDV-1093 On-Screen Displays can be changed. See the General Setup topic in the Setup section of this manual.
Status Bar
During operation of the unit, a Status Bar appears on the TV screen when the DISPLAY button is pressed, when a setting is changed or when the Top Menu or URD menus are displayed:
ROTEL | DVD : play | Ch : 1 00:01:22 |
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The left side of the Status Bar shows what type of disc is playing. The top line shows the status indicators such as NO DISC, LOADING, PLAY, PAUSE, etc. along with CHAPTER and TIME information. These information displays are self- explanatory. The bottom line indicates the new setting when an adjustment is made or shows displays when attempting to select an option that is not available for the current disc.
