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Rotel RSP-985 User's Manual

1. RSP 985 The operation ofthe STANDBY switch is somewhat more elabo rate when using the RSP 985 s ZONE 2 capability For a detailed explanation see the ZONE 2 Connections and Operations section of this manual Remote Sensor This sensor receives infrared signals from the handheld remote control Make sure you do not accidentally block this sensor with cables or accessories Master Volume Control Q Turn this control clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to lower the volume to all six main output channels simultaneously MASTER VOLUME buttons are also available on the RSP 985 s handheld remote control Note The MASTER VOLUME control is mechanically connected to an internal servomotor and responds to commands from the handheld remote It will rotate in the appropriate direction auto matically when adjusting the volume from the remote control Use the position of the LED indicator on the knob s outer edge to determine relative volume settings When the volume control LED blinks you ve engaged MUTE from the remote controller Tone Controls Q BASS and TREBLE controls increase and decrease the audio signal s low and high frequency content Rotate each one clock wise to increase output in the respective frequency range and counterclockwise to reduce it The center detent removes each control from the audio path for maximum signal integrity The ON SCREEN DISPLAY will show tone control settings as you adjust them
2. RSP 985 SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR Owner s Manual RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL APPLICABLE FOR USA CANADA OR WHERE APPROVED FOR THE USAGE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT INSERT FULLY ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND This symbol is to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages inside the product s enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock This symbol is to alert the user to important operating and maintenance service instructions in this manual and literature accompanying the product WARNING There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the unit to moisture or water Do not allow foreign objects to get into the enclosure If the unit is exposed to moisture or a foreign object gets into the enclosure immediately disconnect the power cord from the wall Take the unit to a qualified service person for in spection and necessary repairs Read all the
3. obodoap EDO O 9 OO oe CASSETTE RECORDER H C T E L SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP 985 Figure 5 S Video Source Connections CD DVD AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT S VIDEO COMPOSITE S VIDEO S VIDEO COMPOSITE COMPOSITE WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE ES THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE VIDEO 4 IN OUTPUT S VIDEO INPU VIDEO OUTPUT TUNER V1 oo foo io o ls 3 5 1 CH OUTPUT OUTPUT EEE 5 1 CH INPUT gt TAPE MONITOR ZONE 2 IN QUT OUT cD v3 J CASSETTE RECORDER RSP 985 Figure 6 Zone 2 Connections CD PLAYER OUTPUT ANALOG AM FM TUNER IR REMOTE IN ROTEL RSP 985 IODEL NO RSP 985 POWER CONSUMPTION 45W ROTEL TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL Ee DO NOT EXPOSE ODE BOUND PROCESSOR RSP 9 8 5 VIDEO 4 IN THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE OUTPUT TV MONITOR S VIDEO INPUT S VIDEO OUTPUT CD TUNER V1 v2 v2 3 VIDEO TAPE MONTOR Yeon 2 ZO 1 CH INPUT ITPUT FRONT m CENTER 20006 Sn eS SN 5 1 CH OUTPUT O Solo 3000 0 8 QO TUNER A ZONE 2 POWER AMP ZONE 2 IR REPEATER ZONE 2 SPEAKERS R C T E L SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP 985 Figure 7 On Screen Menus SYSTEM STATUS Listen Mode Domain Signal Main Volume dB Surr Offs
4. 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 RSP 985 Rear Panel Input Connections RCA Audio and Video Inputs D S Video Source Inputs amp Digital Audio Inputs 5 1 Channel Audio Input RCA Tape Monitor Inputs D External In Jack e Rear Panel Output Connections RCA Audio and Video Outputs B S Video Outputs 2 Main Processor RCA Audio Outputs Main Processor 25 pin Audio Outputs 17 TV Monitor Video Outputs Tape Monitor Audio Outputs D Rear Panel AC Power Connections AC power 6 AC Convenience Outlets amp Zone 2 Connection and Operation Zone 2 Power On Off Operation Zone 2 Audio Outputs Remote External Sensor Repeater Jacks T On Screen Display and System Configuration Navigation Buttons 27 9 D 9 eo Start up Screen System Status Screen Main Menu Screen Dolby Digital Setup Menu Input Setup Menu System Setup Menu Speaker Setup Menu Delay Setup Menu Balance Setup Menu Subwoofer Setup Menu Factory Default Menu RSP 985 Specifications Audio Video General 14 14 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 25 26 26 26 26 26 R C T E L SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP 985 About Rotel A family whose passionate interest in music led them to manufac ture high fidelity components of uncompromising quality founded Rotel over 30 years ago Through the years that passion has re mained undiminished and the famil
5. 2 outputs on the RSP 985 to the left and right channels of the amplifier powering the remote speakers us ing conventional RCA audio cables RSP 985 Remote External Sensor Repeater Jacks 6 See Figure 6 These 3 5 mm mini jacks allow your RSP 985 to send receive com mand codes from industry standard infrared transmitters and re ceivers via hard wired connections They are used in configuring your RSP 985 with the proper IR connections for Zone 2 operation These 3 5 mm mini jack connections provide easy incorporation of third party infrared transmitters and repeaters Xantech etc for total control of custom installed and multi zone systems The REMOTE EXTENSION IN jack accepts signals from infrared repeaters located in a remote area of your home This receptacle is required for connecting a remote sensor transmitter to enable operation of the RSP 985 s ZONE 2 functions The REMOTE EXTENSION OUT jack sends signals from the RE MOTE EXTENSION IN jack to a remote infrared repeater or to Rotel CD players cassette decks or tuners with a compatible rear panel remote connector The EXTERNAL IN JACK located above these two jacks is for use with an external IR sensor duplicating the front panel IR sensor and should not be used for ZONE 2 IR connections Note ZONE 2 and its IR repeater should be in a different area from the main room The RSP 985 should not be within range of Zone 2 s remote control to prevent IR commands intende
6. Note The BASS and TREBLE controls are bypassed in THX mode and will have no effect regardless of the setting indicated by the ON SCREEN DISPLAY Listening Input Source Buttons D Six front panel pushbuttons select an audio video input source such as a CD player VCR Laser Disc Player etc Push any of these buttons or the duplicates on the handheld remote to select the desired source You will hear this source and if you have se lected a video source see its picture on your TV An LED indicator on each pushbutton lights to confirm your selection In addition the ON SCREEN DISPLAY confirms your selection Note The source inputs can accommodate either analog signals or digital signals This selection is made from the ON SCREEN MENU system during initial setup of the system 11 R C T E L SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR 5 1 Channel Input O This button overrides all other audio inputs and directly connects an external adaptor to the RSP 985 s MASTER VOLUME control and audio outputs Press this button to listen to the audio input from a 5 1 channel decoder An LED above the button will light to indicate your selection All of the RSP 985 s circuitry is bypassed except the MASTER VOLUME control The 5 1 CHANNEL button is duplicated on the handheld remote control Note The 5 1 Channel Input is an audio only signal The video sig nal from the selected source remains active The 5 1 Channel in put signal is not available fo
7. a digital TV tuner DVD player or other source component Requires an optical digital cable Optical digital inputs are avail able on the back panel for the TUNER input and the VIDEO 4 input COAXIAL Standard digital connectors for use with the digital out put of any component Coax digital connectors are available for the CD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3 inputs Note To connect a Laser Disc player s AC 3 RF output connection you must use an external RF demodulator to convert the RF modu lated AC 3 signal to a conventional digital signal which is then connected to the RSP 985 s coax digital input To use the digital inputs connect the appropriate cable from the digital output of your source component to the corresponding digital input on the RSP 985 It is necessary to configure each source to use the desired input digital or analog This configuration is done using the ON SCREEN MENU system and is memorized so that simply selecting a SOURCE INPUT button activates the appropriate audio input Note The RSP 985 is a digital component Incoming analog sig nals are converted to the digital domain for processing To avoid a D A conversion at the source component and subsequent A D conversion at the RSP 985 input stage it is best to use digital sig nal connections whenever possible However you should still hook up analog audio signal connections from each source be cause only analog inputs are available at the tape monit
8. able to handle it subwoofers and or LARGE speakers For optimum performance it is necessary to tell the RSP 985 the number and type of speakers in your system The following configuration instructions refer to LARGE and SMALL speakers The size refers more to the bass performance of the speaker than its physical size A full range speaker that has extended bass response is considered LARGE A compact minispeaker with limited bass response or power handling is con sidered SMALL While understanding the terms LARGE and SMALL is useful it is probably more important to understand what these different speaker types mean in terms of system performance This will help determine how you should configure your system As a gen eral rule the system will redirect bass information away from SMALL speakers and send it to the LARGE speakers and or the SUBWOOFER in your system Things become a little more complex in systems with a subwoofer For example the system will generally not redirect bass informa tion away from a LARGE speaker to the subwoofer Thus the de cision you often need to make when faced with a choice of LARGE or SMALL is whether you want the particular speaker to play the deep bass or whether you would prefer that the deep bass be sent to the subwoofer If you have invested in a subwoofer for your system you might decide to send all of the bass to it regardless of how capable the other speakers in the system may be In this cas
9. information LISTEN the current source selected MODE the current surround mode DOMAIN whether a DIGITAL or ANALOG signal is active for the listening source SIGNAL type of digital signal available at the selected input for example DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL AUDIO DTS NO SIGNAL or ANALOG MAIN VOLUME the output volume setting SURR OFFSET a temporary increase or decrease in the surround speaker volume for more or less emphasis on surround effects The setting is made with the SEARCH buttons on the RR 939 remote and reverts to the calibrated settings when the surround mode is changed or the unit is powered off THX current status of the additional cinema circuitry THX ON THX OFF or RE EQ ON REC OUT which source is selected for the recording outputs ZONE 2 IN which source is selected for Zone 2 ZONE 2 VOLUME the volume setting for Zone 2 The SYSTEM STATUS screen simply provides information None of the settings can be adjusted from this screen To make changes to the settings go to the MAIN MENU by pressing the ENTER button on the remote control as indicated at the bottom of the SYSTEM STATUS screen Main Menu Screen MAIN MENU Digital audio menu Input setup menu System setup menu Speaker Setup menu Delay Setup menu Balance Setup menu Subwoofer Setup menu ENTER to enter menu DOWN UP o move BACK to exit The MAIN MENU screen is the entry point for all of the R
10. on all of the audio and video signal output connections on the rear panel of the RSP 985 For convenience each topic begins with an over view of the particular connection followed by detailed hookup in structions RCA Audio and Video Outputs D 16 See Figure 4 These three sets of RCA outputs VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 and VIDEO 4 include left and right channel audio plus composite video outputs from the RSP 985 to appropriate components VCR etc for re cording or further processing Standard color coding applies Connect the RSP 985 s VIDEO 2 left and right audio outputs to the audio inputs of the first source component Then connect the VIDEO 2 composite video output to the video input of the same source component Repeat these steps for VIDEO 3 and VIDEO 4 connections To avoid mistakes make sure that you Connect the source component s outputs to the appropriate RSP 985 inputs Connect the appropriate RSP 985 outputs to the source compo nent inputs Make sure that whatever video component is connected to the VIDEO 2 inputs is the same component connected to the VIDEO 2 outputs etc Note 1 The signal available at these outputs is determined by the RECORDING input selection buttons and is not necessarily the same source as that selected by the LISTENING input selection buttons Note 2 A source s signal cannot be sent back to itself For ex ample if you select VIDEO 2 with the RECORDING select buttons the outpu
11. signal In some cases the RSP 985 can detect an encoded ID tag which tells it how to process a 2 channel signal In other cases it cannot RSP 985 The options for processing 2 channel signals from a Dolby Digital or DTS source are as follows Auto On Turns on Dolby Pro Logic decoding for all signals un less the RSP 985 is able to sense a control code identifying the 2 channel material as conventional stereo in which case Pro Logic is turned off automatically This is the default setting suit able for most applications Auto Off Turns off Dolby Pro Logic decoding and plays 2 chan nel stereo unless a Pro Logic signal is specifically identified in which case Pro Logic will be activated On Turns on Dolby Pro Logic decoding for all 2 channel signals disabling the automatic sensing Off Turns off Dolby Pro Logic decoding for all 2 channel sig nals disabling the automatic sensing Plays conventional 2 channel stereo Note The above settings only effect 2 channel signals from a Dolby Digital or DTS source Discrete digital surround signals e g 5 1 channel signals will play correctly regardless of the setting The three lines in the DIGITAL AUDIO STATUS portion ofthe menu screen provide information about the current status of Dolby Digi tal inputs INPUT Shows the name of the input source SIGNAL Shows the format of the current source i e DOLBY DIGI TAL DTS etc CHANNELS Dolby Digital and DTS signals ca
12. the various surround sound modes 2 CH STEREO provides conventional 2 speaker stereo with no sur round sound or other processing The front left and right speakers are on The center and surround speakers are off MONO combines all channels from the source input into a single signal The signal is sent to the center channel speaker If there is no center channel speaker in your system the signal is sent equally to the front left and right speakers All other speakers ex cept the subwoofer are off This setting might be suitable for RSP 985 some TV watching for example if you have the news report on in the background and do not want the volume levels or effects of the full surround system MUSIC 1 MUSIC 2 MUSIC 3 and MUSIC 4 simulate different acoustic environments and are primarily used to recreate ambi ence when listening to music sources MUSIC 1 Hall produces the long bright echo of a large auditorium suitable for live re cordings MUSIC 2 Club provides the short dark echo of a crowded club suitable for pop and rock MUSIC 3 Natural pro vides minimal ambience suitable for a wide range of music includ ing jazz acoustic and surround encoded music MUSIC 4 Party sends the full stereo signal with no surround processing to front and rear speakers for maximum output Experiment to de termine which mode best matches your chosen source All speak ers are on in all MUSIC modes Note 1 A single LED is us
13. you turn the unit off the volume in the remote zone is muted and must be manually raised the next time Zone 2 is used If Auto Mute is not engaged the remote zone will begin playing at the previous volume the next time the RSP 985 is activated The RR 939 remote control supplied with the RSP 985 will operate Zone 2 if used in conjunction with a repeater system from the re mote zone It can also be programmed to operate Rotel source components via the RSP 985 s REMOTE EXTENSION OUT jack 17 R C T E L SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR All source components connected to the RSP 985 s analog audio inputs except the TAPE MONITOR and 5 1 CHANNEL input are available at the line level output for Zone 2 The ZONE 2 outputs are independent of the main outputs You can select a different source or adjust Zone 2 volume without effecting the MAIN out puts in any Way Avoid sending the same infrared command to the RSP 985 front panel sensor and the Zone 2 repeater at the same time This means that Zone 2 must be in a different room from the RSP 985 Zone 2 Power On Off Operation With the factory default settings the RSP 985 provides totally in dependent power on power off operation for both zones Pressing the STANDBY button on the front panel or from the remote in the main room activates or deactivates the RSP 985 in the main room only and has no effect on Zone 2 Conversely using the remote control from Zone 2 activates or deactivates Zone 2 only
14. 440 x 121 x 329 mm 173 8 x 47 8 x 13 Rotel reserves the right to make improvements without notice Rotel and the Rotel HiFi logo are registered trademarks of The Rotel Co Ltd Tokyo Japan DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Confidential unpub lished works O 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved THX Ultra and the THX Ultra logo are registered trademarks of Lucasfilms Ltd RSP 985 SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR The Rotel Co Ltd 10 10 Shinsen Cho Shibuya Ku Tokyo 150 0045 Japan Phone 81 3 5458 5325 Fax 81 3 5458 5310 Rotel of America 54 Concord Street North Reading MA 01864 2699 USA Phone 1 978 664 3820 Fax 1 978 664 4109 Rotel Europe Meadow Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 2RX England Phone 44 0 1903 524 813 Fax 44 0 1903 524 831 Rotel Deutschland Kleine Heide 12 D 33790 Halle Westf Germany Phone 49 5201 87170 Fax 49 5201 73370 082 OMRSP 985 061899
15. MENU system ENTER Button To execute a command on the ON SCREEN MENU system generally to move to the next menu or confirm a choice BACK Button The BACK button is used to cancel a selection on an ON SCREEN MENU and return to the previous menu RSP 985 Start up Screen Note There is no need to memorize these buttons A help system atthe bottom of each ON SCREEN MENU reminds you which but tons to press Figure 7 at the front of this manual shows the menus that consti tute the ON SCREEN MENU system and how to reach them Most of the menus are used to configure the system and will not typi cally be used during normal operation Details of each menu fol low ROTEL RSP 985 SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR The RSP 985 s ON SCREEN MENU system automatically appears on your TV monitor whenever you take the RSP 985 out of STANDBY mode The first screen you ll see is the START UP screen 19 R C T E L SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP 985 System Status Screen 20 SYSTEM STATUS Listen Mode Domain Signal Main Volume dB Surr Offset dB THX Rec Out Zone 2 In Zone 2 Volume Press ENTER for menu The SYSTEM STATUS screen provides the status all of the impor tant settings of the RSP 985 and a starting point for reaching all other screens and menus This screen is available at any time by pressing the ON SCREEN button on the remote control The screen displays the following status
16. N to decrease the volume These buttons are also used to change the current settings for a menu choice in the ON SCREEN MENU system 13 R C T E L SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP 985 Mute Button remote only 29 Push this button once to interrupt all AUDIO PREOUT RCA and DB25 signals in other words to turn the sound off To provide visual indication that the sound is muted the front panel volume control LED will blink and a MUTE indication will appear in the On Screen Display Press the MUTE button again to restore previous volume levels Input Select Buttons Two rows of buttons which duplicate the function of the six LIS TENING INPUT SOURCE buttons on the RSP 985 front panel Se lect any input source by pressing the appropriate button Note The TAPE 1 button on the RR 939 duplicates the front panel TAPE MONITOR button The AUX V5 PHONO and TAPE2 buttons are not used in the operation of the RSP 985 5 1 CH Button Duplicates the 5 1 CH button on the front panel Selects the 5 1 Channel input overriding any other source selection Surround Button Duplicates the function of the MODE button on the front panel Steps sequentially through various surround sound operating modes 2 CH STEREO MONO MUSIC 1 MUSIC 2 MUSIC 3 MU SIC 4 and DOLBY PRO LOGIC Dolby Digital and DTS are automati cally selected when playing appropriately encoded source material Your current selection will be indicated b
17. RCA type audio outputs send a signal to an audio record ing device cassette deck DAT or Mini Disc recorder etc The analog signal from any of your source components will be routed to these outputs for recording depending on the selection made with the LISTENING input buttons Connect audio cables from the RSP 985 s TAPE MONITOR OUT jacks to your recorder s analog inputs Note Only analog input signals are routed to the TAPE MONITOR OUT jacks If you are using a digital input you should also connect the analog output of the source component for recording Rear Panel AC Power Connections AC power amp Your RSP 985 is configured at the factory for the proper AC line voltage in the country where you purchased it 115 volts 60Hz AC in the USA and 230 volts 50Hz AC in Europe The AC line configu ration is noted on the back of your unit Plug the supplied power cable into the AC receptacle on the back of the unit Then plug into an appropriate AC outlet Two outlets let you plug AC cords from source components into the back of the RSP 985 so that they will be turned on and off au tomatically The outlets are powered whenever the RSP 985 is fully active It is off when the RSP 985 is in STANDBY mode Note We DO NOT RECOMMEND using this outlet for a power am plifier Do not exceed the maximum 500 watt capability of these switched outlets Zone 2 Connection and Operation The RSP 985 provides a second zone capabi
18. RSP 985 follow these standard color codes Left channel audio RCA jack with white inset Right channel audio RCA jack with red inset Composite video RCA jack with yellow inset Connect the OUTPUTS of your source components to the appro priate INPUTS on the RSP 985 For example if your system in cludes a CD player connect its left and right channel analog outputs to the RSP 985 s CD inputs To hookup a video source connect its analog audio outputs to one pair of the RSP 985 s VIDEO audio inputs and its video composite RCA output to the cor responding composite RCA video input S Video Source Inputs amp See Figure 5 These mini DIN inputs allow the RSP 985 to receive S Video sig nals from appropriately equipped source components as an alter native to the standard RCA video inputs described above If you opt for S Video connections remember that long S Video cable runs can cause significant signal degradation In some diffi cult system configurations composite connections may actually be preferable In all cases keep your cables as short as possible to insure the best performance Note You may not get the best signal from a Laser Disc player by using the S Video output Because the format is older LD players add a circuit to separate the luminance black and white from the chrominance color information that make up the complete video signal This extra circuitry may actually degrade the apparent resolution of an LD p
19. SP 985 s settings and setup menus where system configuration settings can be made These are typically accessed only during initial sys tem configuration and are not used in day to day operation DIGITAL AUDIO MENU Reach this menu by moving the highlight to this line and pressing the ENTER button This takes you to a menu for setting up digital sources INPUT SETUP Reach this menu by moving the highlight to this line and pressing the ENTER button This will take you to a menu for configuring each input including selection of digital or analog connections type of digital connection input levels etc SYSTEM SETUP Reach this menu by moving the highlight to this line and pressing the ENTER button This takes you to a menu for basic system settings Zone 2 settings etc SPEAKER SETUP Reach this menu by moving the highlight to this line and pressing the ENTER button This will take you to a menu for configuring the number and type of speakers in the system DELAY SETUP Reach this menu by moving the highlight to this line and pressing the ENTER button This takes you to a menu for configuring delay times to each speaker in surround modes BALANCE SETUP Reach this menu by moving the highlight to this line and pressing the ENTER button This will take you to a menu for configuring the relative volume levels of each speaker SUBWOOFER SETUP Reach this menu by moving the highlight to this line and pressing the ENTER button This takes you to a men
20. and has no effect on the main listening room In other words Zone 2 can be turned on without turning on the main room and vice versa Each room can only be turned on or off from that room Note In this default mode you cannot deactivate the entire sys tem from the front panel of the RSP 985 To turn off ZONE 2 you would have to go to ZONE 2 and use the remote control STANDBY button to deactivate ZONE 2 from that location You can change this default operation by selecting the AUTO MUTE NO selection atthe SYSTEM SETUP MENU When AUTO MUTE is disabled the entire system both zones is activated or deactivated when the front panel STANDBY button is pressed See the section on the SYSTEM SETUP MENU for details of changing this setting either on a permanent basis or as a temporary measure to allow you to deactivate ZONE 2 from the front panel Zone 2 Audio Outputs D 18 See Figure 6 These variable line level RCA type audio outputs send the Zone 2 audio signal to a stereo power amplifier driving a pair of speakers in the remote zone Although you have the option of using an integrated amplifier or a receiver to power the remote speakers we strongly suggest using a fixed gain power amplifier This simplifies system installation and operation Your authorized Rotel dealer may make another recommendation based on specific system requirements If you are configuring your system for Zone 2 operation connect the left and right Zone
21. ce varies widely from system to system It is important to tell the RSP 985 what type of surround speakers you have in your system If your rear surround speakers are capable of sustained low frequency output below 80 Hz select the LARGE setting This ensures that your rear speakers receive a full bandwidth sig nal whenever available from the RSP 985 If your rear speakers have limited bass capability or if you have THX certified surround speakers use the SMALL set ting This limits the RSP 985 s low frequency output so that the speaker is not overdriven The result will be cleaner re production of ambience and effects information In the SMALL position the bass information originally intended for particular speakers is sent to the Subwoofer or LARGE speakers instead Fundamental tones are not lost but simply redirected to the speakers best able to handle them If your system has no rear surround speakers select the NONE setting Surround information is sent to the front speakers and in certain cases the subwoofer SUBWOOFER On Off Use the ON setting if your system has a subwoofer This activates the built in electronic crossover to route low frequencies called redirected bass from any SMALL speakers to the subwoofer which is best capable of reproducing these low frequency signals If your system does not have a subwoofer put this switch in the OFF position This sends the re directed bass signals plus the LFE channel Low F
22. d to control Zone 2 from inadvertently controlling the main room operations On Screen Display and System Configuration The RSP 985 features two on screen systems to help operate the system The first is a simple ONE LINE DISPLAY that appears at the bottom of the TV screen whenever primary settings Volume Input etc are changed ONE LINE DISPLAY can be turned off during the configuration of the system if you prefer A more comprehensive ON SCREEN MENU system is available at any time by pressing the ON SCREEN button on the remote con trol This system includes intuitive menus that guide you through the setup and operation of virtually every function and setting of your RSP 985 using the buttons on the remote control Navigation Buttons Y Y O Y O JA V NES ACUPR 7 Cm ANC BAND VOL m Cv v VOLUME E SCREEN Y Y DELAY 7 SO TRACK MENU Las La DELAY DOWN DISC 2 DISC 3 PROG CICHE DISC 4 DISC 5 an ENTER CIE REPEAT MN ADAR The following buttons are used to navigate the ON SCREEN MENU system ON SCREEN MENU Button To display the main SYSTEM STA TUS screen All other menus are reached from this menu If a menu is already visible push this button to cancel the display DOWN UP Buttons amp To move up and down in the lists that ap pear on the ON SCREEN MENU system VOLUME DOWN UP Buttons amp To change the current settings for a selected menu choice in the ON SCREEN
23. dicator is lit the following THX technologies are automatically added after the Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital or DTS decoder e Re Equalization The tonal balance of a film soundtrack will be excessively bright and harsh when played back in the home because it was originally designed to be played in large movie theaters using very different equipment Re Equalization re stores the correct tonal balance for movie soundtracks in the smaller home environment e Timbre Matching The human ear changes our perception of sound depending on the direction from which the sound is coming In a movie theater there is an array of surround speakers so that the surround information is all around you In RSP 985 RR 939 Remote Control a home theater you only use two speakers located to the side of your head The Timbre Matching filters the information going to the surround speakers so that they more closely match the tonal characteristics ofthe sound coming from the front speakers This ensures seamless panning between the front and surround speakers e Adaptive Decorrelation In a movie theater a large number of surround speakers help create an enveloping surround sound experience In a home theater there are only two sur round speakers which can reduce spatiousness and envelop ment Surround sound can also collapse into the closest speaker as you move away from the middle seating position Adaptive Decorrelation slightly changes one
24. e you would tell the RSP 985 that all of your speakers are SMALL without regard to how big they may actually be An alternative configuration for setting up front SMALL speakers with a subwoofer would be to follow the speaker manufacturer s instructions wiring the SMALL speakers to the subwoofer s RSP 985 crossover and then connecting the subwoofer directly to the front speaker connection terminals In this arrangement the speakers would be classified as LARGE and the subwoofer setting would be OFF for all surround modes No information will be lost during playback because the system knows to redirect the bass informa tion to the front LARGE speakers This configuration may be opti mal for many users as it can improve the way the bass integrates into the listening room and ensure correct satellite speaker op eration by using the speaker manufacturer s own crossovers To configure your system highlight each of the following menu lines and use the VOLUME DOWN UP buttons to make the setting that best matches your speakers MAIN Small Large This menu setting tells the RSP 985 what kind of main front left and right speakers you are using Use the LARGE setting if your main left and right speakers are full range designs with good bass response capability If you are using sat ellite mini speakers or if you have THX certified front speakers choose the SMALL setting to redirect LFE bass frequencies to the subwoofer Highlight this menu l
25. e primary listen ing viewing area These six outputs Left Front Center Front Right Front Left Surround Right Surround and Subwoofer connect the RSP 985 s main audio output to a multichannel power amplifier or multiple power amplifiers for the primary listening area Standard color coding applies with black insets to distinguish Center Channel and Subwoofer outputs from Left white and Right red Front and Rear outputs To hook up the RCA main audio out puts connect a standard audio cable from each output to the in put of the amplifier channel that will power the corresponding speaker In a full home theater system you will need to make six different connections corresponding to the six speakers Left Front Center Front Right Front Left Surround Right Surround and Subwoofer It is important to make sure that you have the correct output con nected to the proper amplifier channel Take your time and you will have no trouble getting it right Main Processor 25 pin Audio Outputs p See Figure 3 As an alternative to the RCA outputs the RSP 985 also provides DB25 multi pin output connector which carries all output channels in a single cable The DB25 output connector provides exactly the same signal as the RCA outputs but is more convenient for use with Rotel or other multichannel amplifiers equipped with a matching DB25 input Choose whichever is most convenient for your system hookup To use the DB25 output connecti
26. ed to indicate both the MUSIC 1 and 2 modes while a second LED indicates both MUSIC 3 and 4 Note 2 The subwoofer is normally not active in MUSIC modes if LARGE front speakers are selected although this setting can be overridden to make the subwoofer active during system configu ration DOLBY PRO LOGIC provides proper playback decoding and pro cessing for any Dolby Surround encoded analog audio source whether it be a music CD videotape videodisc conventional ste reo TV broadcast or satellite broadcast Dolby Pro Logic process ing and playback through a properly calibrated system will preserve the directionality ambiance and spatial effects intended by the source s producers DOLBY DIGITAL provides proper playback decoding processing for any discrete Dolby Digital encoded digital audio source such as an AC 3 Laser Disc or DVD disc Dolby Digital provides up to 5 channels of discrete surround information plus subwoofer DTS provides proper playback decoding processing for any dis crete Digital Theater Systems DTS encoded digital audio source such as a Laser Disc or DVD disc Like Dolby Digital DTS is a pro prietary digital system providing up to 5 channels of discrete sur round information plus subwoofer THX Ultra is a set of patented technologies developed by THX engineers to accurately translate the sound from the movie the ater environment into the home correcting tonal and spatial er rors When the THX in
27. et dB THX Rec QUE saut Zone 2 In Zone 2 Volume Press ENTER for menu MAIN MENU Digital audio menu Input setup menu System setup menu Speaker Setup menu Delay Setup menu Balance Setup menu Subwoofer Setup menu ENTER to enter menu DOWN UP to move BACK to exit SUBWOOFER SETUP SW limiter dB STEREO P L SW LFE MIX LEVEL Dolby Digi dB Dolby Dig THX dB DIS m RS dB DTS TH 62000 dB ENTER enter menu DOWN UP to move BACK to return DOLBY DIGITAL Compression Pro Logic DIGITAL AUDIO STATUS Input Signal Channels VOL buttons to set DOWN UP to move BACK to return INPUT SETUP Input Domain Volume Offset dB Analog Level 2V Default VOL buttons to set DOWN UP to move BACK to return BALANCE SETUP Noise Left i dB Center dB Right dB Right surround dB Left surround dB Subwoofer dB VOL buttons to set DOWN UP to move BACK to return SUBWOOFER SETUP SW limiter dB Increase limiter level using VOL buttons Press ENTER just before the subwoofer is clipping press BACK to cancel DOWN UP to move BACK to return Reset to factory default settings YES ENTER NO BACK SYSTEM SETUP Zone 2 volume Power on mode One line display Zone 2 auto mute Factory Defaults menu VOL buttons to s
28. et DOWN UP to move BACK to return SPEAKER SETUP Malin aa Center smar samet Surrounds Subwoofer VOL buttons to set DOWN UP to move BACK to return DELAY SETUP T msft Right surround Left surround Subwoofer VOL buttons to set DOWN UP to move BACK to return ms ms ms ms ms ms Contents Figure 1 Controls and Connections Figure 2 Remote Control Figure 3 Output Connections Figure 4 RCA Source Connections Figure 5 S Video Source Connections Figure 6 Zone 2 Connections Figure 7 On Screen Menus About Rotel Getting Started RSP 985 Key Features About the THX Ultra System Unpacking the RSP 985 Placement Front Panel Controls Standby LED Standby Switch amp Remote Sensor Master Volume Control Tone Controls Listening Input Source Buttons f 5 1 Channel Input O Tape Monitor E Recording Input Source Buttons f Surround Sound Mode LEDs Mode Button RR 939 Remote Control Programming the RR 939 Power Button amp Volume Buttons Mute Button remote only Input Select Buttons S 5 1 CH Button amp Surround Button Movie Filter THX remote only ES Numeric Buttons remote only amp On Screen Button remote only D DOWN UP Buttons remote only ED Enter Button remote only Back Button remote only E on Oo B B w 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 14
29. heat high humidity or strong vibrations Make sure the RSP 985 is close to the other components in your audio video system and if possible place it on its own shelf This will make initial cable routing hookup and any subsequent sys tem changes easier It also minimizes potential interference or heat buildup from other components The RSP 985 can generate heat during normal operation Do not block ventilation openings Allow a minimum of 10 cm 4 inches of unobstructed open space around the unit If installed in a cabinet make sure that there is adequate ventilation Make sure there is enough room behind the RSP 985 for easy hookup Remember you are connecting many other components to this unit and you ll probably need more space than you think Don t stack other objects components or other items on top of the RSP 966 Don t let water fall into the RSP 966 as this could damage delicate circuitry Front Panel Controls Although we have designed the RSP 985 to be as simple to use as possible it is still a complex piece of equipment For that reason we suggest you look over the RSP 985 s front and rear panels be fore you start connecting other components to it The following brief explanations provide an overview of the unit s connections features and controls with number references corresponding to the illustrations at the front of this manual Most functions are duplicated on the front panel and on the handheld remote con
30. ine and use the VOLUME DOWN UP buttons to make the appropriate setting If you have THX certi fied front speakers choose the SMALL setting CENTER small large none Surround sound derives much of its spatial accuracy from a center channel speaker located very close to a TV This center channel speaker anchors dialog infor mation to your screen for greater coherence between the appar ent point of origin for picture and sound Use the LARGE position if your system s center channel speaker is capable of full range extended bass response In this position bass frequencies are handled by the center channel speaker itself Use the SMALL position if your center channel speaker has more limited low frequency capability or if you have a THX certified center channel speaker Low frequencies below 80 Hz are redirected to the front left and front right speakers or to a subwoofer so they will not overload the center channel speaker When no subwoofer is used all bass frequencies below 80 Hz are sent to the front left and right speakers When a subwoofer is used bass below 80 Hz is automatically sent to the subwoofer Select the NONE setting if your system does not have a cen ter channel speaker The RSP 985 turns the center channel output off and divides the center channel signal equally be tween left and right front speakers 23 24 R C T E L SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP 985 SURROUNDS small large none Surround speaker performan
31. instructions before connecting or operating the component Keep this manual so you can refer to these safety instructions Heed all warnings and safety information in these instructions and on the product itself Follow all operating instructions Clean the enclosure only with a dry cloth or a vacuum cleaner You must allow 10 cm or 4 inches of unobstructed clearance around the unit Do not place the unit on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that could block the ventilation openings If the unit is placed in a bookcase or cabinet there must be ventilation of the cabinet to allow proper cooling Keep the component away from radiators heat registers stoves or any other appliance that produces heat The unit must be connected to a power supply only of the type and voltage specified on the rear panel of the unit Connect the component to the power outlet only with the supplied power sup ply cable or an exact equivalent Do not modify the supplied cable in any way Do not attempt to defeat grounding and or polarization provisions The cable should be connected to a 2 pin polarized wall outlet matching the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot of the receptacle Do not use extension cords Do not route the power cord where it will be crushed pinched bent at severe angles exposed to heat or damaged in any way Pay particular attention to the power cord at the plug and where it exits the back of the unit The power cord should be un
32. layer s S Video output Experiment to deter mine which output provides a sharper picture in your system S Video hookup is straightforward Simply connect the S Video output of each video source component to the appropriate S Video input on the back panel of the RSP 985 in place of the RCA composite video connections Remember that you will still need to use the RCA type connections for the audio signals from each source component When connecting video source components make sure that all audio and video signals from one component connect to the same set of inputs on the RSP 985 For example if you connect your VCR to the VIDEO 2 inputs make sure that both the audio and video signals are connected to the VIDEO 2 inputs Digital Audio Inputs D The RSP 985 features a complete decoding and D A conversion capability which accepts digital input signals from source compo nents These include digital signals from CD players 44 1kHz sam pling rate satellite TV tuners 32kHz sampling rate and 5 1 channel Dolby Digital and DTS signals from DVD and Laser Disc players 32kHz to 48kHz sampling rate The digital circuitry senses the incoming signal type and adjusts to it automatically RSP 985 To take full advantage of various digital sources the RSP 985 ac cepts digital signals from source components in two different for mats The digital inputs are as follows OPTICAL Allows connection of a standard optical digital output from
33. lity for a separate am plifier and pair of speakers in a remote location in your house From the remote zone you can select a source component even if different from the source playing in the main listening room ad just the volume level in the remote zone and depending on the remote control you are using operate the source components To take advantage of the Zone 2 capability you will need addi tional components a pair of speakers installed in the remote zone and a power amplifier to drive them Although Zone 2 can be controlled from the RSP 985 s ON SCREEN MENU system operation from the second zone requires the installation of an infrared repeater system such as a Xantech Niles etc This repeater system relays infrared remote control commands from a handheld remote to the REMOTE EXTENSION IN repeater input on the back of the RSP 985 Ask your authorized Rotel dealer for additional information on repeater systems and their installation Several points to keep in mind about the Zone 2 function An infrared repeater system Xantech Niles et al should be used for Zone 2 control via the 3 5 mm REMOTE EXTENSION IN jack on the back panel Zone 2 is immediately active when the RSP 985 is turned on ei ther at a zero volume level or at the last previous volume depend ing on the Zone 2 Auto Mute setting chosen from the ON SCREEN MENU system during initial system setup By default Auto Mute is engaged meaning that every time
34. mand See below for more information on these menus Back Button remote only The BACK button is used to cancel a selection on an ON SCREEN MENU and return to the previous menu Rear Panel Input Connections This section of the manual provides information on the audio and video signal input connections on the rear panel of the RSP 985 Note DO NOT plug any system component into an AC source until system hookup is complete and you are confident that all compo nent to component connections have been properly made All video cables should have a 75 ohm impedance rating Al though conventional audio interconnects will pass a video signal their construction and limited bandwidth impose a performance penalty because in part they do not adhere to the 75 ohm stan dard The S PDIF digital audio interface standard specifies a 75 ohm transmission line and all good digital cables adhere to this requirement Because the video and S PDIF standards are so close you can use a video cable for digital audio data transmis sion We strongly advise that you NOT substitute a conventional analog audio interconnect cable for either digital or video RCA Audio and Video Inputs D Six sets of RCA inputs CD TUNER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 and VIDEO 4 accept line level audio and composite video signals from source components All six sets of inputs accept left and right channel audio plus a video signal All RCA type connections on the
35. n contain up to six discrete channels of information left center right left rear right rear and a subwoofer or low frequency effects channel This sta tus line indicates how many channels are active in the current source material 21 R C T E L SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP 985 Input Setup Menu INPUT SETUP Input Domain Volume Offset dB Analog Level 2V VOL buttons to set DOWN UP to move BACK to return The RSP 985 accepts both analog and digital signals The INPUT SETUP menu allows you to configure each input INPUT Select the input you wish to setup by highlighting this line and stepping through the available choices with the VOLUME DOWN UP buttons You will need to configure each input repeat ing the following configuration sequence several times each time selecting a different input INPUT DOMAIN Select ANALOG or DIGITAL or AUTO depending on the type of signal connection you have made by stepping through the available choices with the VOLUME DOWN UP but tons Using a DIGITAL signal if available avoids a D A conversion in the source component and A D conversion in the RSP 985 Note that even when using a digital input you still should make analog connections from the source These will be used for recording re gardless of the setting on this menu Selecting AUTO for the input will check for the presence of a DIGITAL signal and automatically revert to an ANALOG input if no DIGITAL signal is presen
36. nd of delay for each foot 30 cm closer to you than the farthest speaker For example if the left front speaker is farthest away at 13 feet and the left rear speaker is 7 feet away you should add 6 milliseconds of delay to the left rear speaker Continue setting delays for each speaker un til you have compensated for each speaker that is closer to you than the farthest speaker Once you have completed the delay settings for all of your speak ers return to the MAIN menu by pressing the BACK button Balance Setup Menu BALANCE SETUP Noise Eh lxs dB Center dB Rights dB Right surround dB Left surround dB Subwoofer dB VOL buttons to set DOWN UP to move BACK to return This menu also reached from the MAIN screen adjusts the rela tive volume level of all six speakers Just as you setthe delays in the previous step to ensure that the sound from all of the speakers arrives at the same time you also need to ensure that the volume of the sound from all speakers is the same To calibrate levels turn on the built in noise generator by high lighting the NOISE line of the BALANCE SETUP menu and use the VOL DOWN UP buttons to choose the AUTO position You will hear noise coming from the first speaker After three seconds with no adjustment the test signal will automatically shift to the next speaker continuing through all of the speakers in sequence While seated in the normal listening l
37. ocation listen to hear if one speaker is significantly louder or quieter than the others It is best to identify a speaker that is in the middle range neither the loud est nor the quietest to use as a reference Leaving the volume level of the reference speaker unchanged cycle through the other speakers this time adjusting each of their volume levels up or down to match the reference speaker using the VOLUME DOWN UP buttons to change the volume of the high lighted speaker while the test noise is coming from it Alterna tively you can switch to the MANUAL noise setting which will send the noise signal to the speaker you highlight on the menu Continue through all of the speakers until they produce the same output level It may be necessary to cycle through the speakers adjusting volumes several times to get the desired result Itis also possible to adjust the balance with an external signal such as a test signal disc In this case turn the noise setting to OFF and proceed directly to volume settings of individual speakers Note This calibration will be more accurate using a sound pres sure level SPL meter to measure the output of each speaker SPL meters are available from electronics stores or your authorized Rotel dealer may loan you one Set the meter to its SLOW re sponse with C weighting and hold it away from your body Adjust each speaker so that the meter provides the same reading for each of the speakers in your sy
38. ode set ting may be changed using the ON SCREEN MENU system No selection is required when playing Dolby Digital or DTS source material These settings are automatically engaged THX can be added to any of the cinema surround modes by pressing the MOVIE FILTER button on the remote control Note A default MODE selection can be memorized for each input so that whenever you select that input source the desired mode is automatically engaged The default setting is made from the ON SCREEN MENU system during setup of the system described atthe end of this manual The RSP 985 includes a handheld remote control that does far more than operate the RSP 985 The RR 939 is a full function uni versal remote control that can operate up to 8 additional audio video components A separate manual included with the remote gives detailed infor mation on programming and using the RR 939 to replace all of the remote controls in your system This section is intended to provide only that information which pertains to the use of the RR 939 to operate the RSP 985 Note Many functions duplicate the RSP 985 front panel controls and are listed here only for your reference Please refer to the previous Front Panel Controls section of this manual if you need additional information Programming the RR 939 The RR 939 is preprogrammed from the factory to operate the RSP 985 Should the AUDIO command set on your RR 939 not op erate the RSP 985 it s p
39. ons simply connect a female to male DB25 audio cable from the output of the RSP 985 to the matching input on the multichannel power amplifier RSP 985 AC Convenience Outlets TV Monitor Video Outputs amp See Figure 3 The video output of the RSP 985 is sent to your TV monitor from ei ther an RCA type composite video connection or an S Video con nection Use the type of connection appropriate for your monitor and system For example if you ve chosen to use S Video connections run an S Video cable with mini DIN connectors from the RSP 985 s S Video output to your monitor s S Video input If you have chosen a composite interface connect the RSP 985 s RCA output jack to the matching RCA input on your television monitor Note The RSP 985 cannot convert composite RCA video signals from source components to an S Video signal to send to the TV monitor Unless all of your video sources have S Video connec tions you may decide to use RCA composite signals for ALL video connections Alternatively if your TV monitor has two selectable inputs you could connect the RCA output of the RSP 985 to one input and the S Video output to the other This would require switching between the two inputs on the TV monitor in order to watch an RCA composite or an S Video components This is the only way to have a mixed system with some RCA composite and some S Video sources Tape Monitor Audio Outputs See Figure 4 A pair of
40. or out puts for recording and for use in Zone 2 5 1 Channel Audio Input D This 25 pin input connects six discrete channels of analog infor mation from an outboard processor Many external adaptors provide a choice of RCA or DB25 outputs We suggest that you use a DB25 to DB25 cable to reduce the number of cables and to insure proper channel to channel conti nuity If your external adaptor does not have a DB25 output you will need to purchase a multi RCA to DB25 adaptor cable from your authorized Rotel dealer Be sure to observe proper channel continuity Note The 5 1 Channel Input is an audio only signal The video sig nal from the selected source remains active The 5 1 Channel in put signal is not available for recording or for Zone 2 RCA Tape Monitor Inputs A pair of standard RCA inputs accept the left and right analog au dio signals from a cassette deck or other audio tape recorder These inputs are activated when the front panel TAPE MONITOR button is pressed 15 R C T E L SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP 985 External In Jack amp This 3 5 mm jack accepts a remote infrared sensor which dupli cates the function of the front panel IR sensor in installations where the front panel sensor could be blocked by a cabinet See your authorized Rotel dealer for a selection of remote sensors that will work with your RSP 985 Rear Panel Output Connections This section of the manual provides complete information
41. ossible that the programming has been in advertently changed To program the remote to operate the RSP 985 AUDIO Button 3 digit code 002 Step One Press the AUDIO button at the top of the remote while simultaneously pressing the MUTE button and hold both for at least one second The AUDIO button will light in red for 20 sec onds indicating that you have entered the program mode The next step must be done within this 20 second period or the RR 939 will revert to its standard operating mode Step Two Use the NUMERIC buttons to enter the 3 digit code 002 for the RSP 985 press 0 then 0 then 2 The AUDIO button will flash each time you enter a digit Step Three Store the code number by pressing the corresponding AUDIO button again The button will blink twice to confirm the storage of the code in memory To operate the RSP 985 make sure that the AUDIO mode is active by pressing it before you start If itis active pressing command keys on the RR 939 will cause the AUDIO button to flash red Once the AUDIO mode is active it will stay active unless you press one of the other DEVICE buttons to control a different component Power Button amp Duplicates the function of the STANDBY switch on the front panel Press to activate the RSP 985 Press again to deactivate Volume Buttons Y A pair of buttons which duplicate the function of the front panel volume control Press VOLUME UP to increase the volume and press VOLUME DOW
42. pears on the TV screen for 5 seconds every time an RSP 985 setting is changed Some users prefer to turn it off so that it never appears Change the setting by highlighting this menu line and using the VOLUME DOWN UP buttons to change from ON to OFF or vice versa ZONE 2 AUTO MUTE Determines whether Zone 2 is automatically muted when the RSP 985 is activated If auto mute is YES the volume of Zone 2 will be muted when the system is turned on If auto mute is NO the volume in Zone 2 will return to its last previous setting when the system is turned on FACTORY DEFAULTS Highlight this option and press the ENTER button on the remote control to go to the FACTORY DEFAULT menu which allows you to return ALL system settings to the factory de fault settings Press the BACK button to return to the MAIN menu Speaker Setup Menu SPEAKER SETUP VOL buttons to set DOWN UP to move BACK to return This menu which is reached from the MAIN menu allows you to configure the RSP 985 to make optimum use of the capabilities of the speakers in your system Using these settings the RSP 985 adjusts its crossovers and digital processing to direct signals to the appropriate speakers Home theater speaker systems vary considerably in their size and performance particularly in their bass output For this reason today s surround sound processors feature elaborate logic which can send bass information from movie soundtracks to the speaker s best
43. plugged from the wall outlet if the unit is to be left unused for a long period of time Immediately stop using the component and have it inspected and or serviced by a qualified service agency if The power supply cord or plug has been damaged Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit Theunit has been exposed to rain Theunit shows signs of improper operation The unit has been dropped or damaged in any way Place the unit on a fixed level surface strong enough to support its weight Do not place it on a moveable cart that could tip over RSP 985 Figure 1 Controls and Connections ROTEL SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP 985 USTENNG TUNER veta 1 vien 2 veta 3 veta 4 E ol ee a TUNER vien 1 voto 2 m a vs 4 Fer Tr ro MODE A 3 4 PROLOGIC DIGITAL DTS THX TAPE 5 cH MODE MONITOR INPUT DIGITAL SURROUND WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIR 3 E OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE VIDEO 4 IN A RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR S VIDEO INPUT S VIDEO OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT TV MONITOR 5 1 CH OUTPUT OUTPUT VIDEO V 4 TAE MONITOR ZONE 2 FRONT REAR CENTER v2 v3 TUNER vi v2 SWITCHED AC 4A 500W MAX cD TUNER 1 999999 90010 0556 506 o 99 5 1 CH INPI TUNER O O 8 R C T E L SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP 985 Fig
44. r recording or for Zone 2 Tape Monitor Q This switch overrides the normal Listening Source Selectors to listen to whatever source component is connected to the Tape Monitor Input jacks A confirming LED will light whenever the Tape Monitor switch is depressed Recording Input Source Buttons D The RSP 985 allows you to listen to and or watch one source while simultaneously recording from a second source For ex ample you could listen to a CD while recording from a DVD player to a VCR The row of RECORDING front panel buttons allows you to select the analog input from any source for recording Its signal is routed to the rear panel VIDEO 2 3 and 4 outputs and has no ef fect on the source selected for listening LEDs immediately above each pushbutton light to confirm your selection The handheld remote does not have RECORDING buttons How ever a recording selection can be made from the remote using the ON SCREEN MENU system Note The RECORD inputs accept only analog signals Thus if you are using a digital connection from a CD player or DVD for listen ing you should also connect an analog signal for recording See the section on Rear Panel Input Connections Surround Sound Mode LEDs Q 12 The RSP 985 provides numerous surround sound modes to ac commodate different types of audio and video source material as described below These LEDs indicate which surround sound mode you ve selected Here is a brief description of
45. renowned film production company Lucasfilms Ltd THX grew from George Lucas personal desire to make your expe rience of the film soundtrack in both movie theaters and in your home theater as faithful as possible to what the director intended Movie sound tracks are mixed in special movie theaters called dubbing stages and are designed to be played back in movie the aters with similar equipment and conditions The soundtrack cre ated for movie theaters is then transferred directly onto Laserdisc VHS tape DVD etc and is not changed for playback in a small home theater environment THX engineers developed patented technologies to accurately translate the sound from the movie theater environment into the home correcting the tonal and spa tial errors that occur Before any home theater component can be THX Ultra certified it must incorporate the THX technologies and also pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests Only then can a product feature the THX Ultra logo which is your guarantee that the Home Theater products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come Unpacking the RSP 985 Remove the unit carefully from its packing Look for the handheld remote control and other accessories Save the packing and box as it will protect the RSP 985 if you move or need to return it to us for maintenance Placement Place the RSP 985 on a solid dry level surface away from direct sunlight excessive
46. requency Exten sion the 1 channel to LARGE speakers in the system Note In STEREO DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DSP MUSIC modes bass is directed to the front speakers and NOT to the subwoofer when LARGE is selected For subwoofer output in these modes with LARGE front speakers override the bass management sys tem with a setting in the SUBWOOFER SETUP menu Once you have completed the settings for all of your speakers re turn to the MAIN menu by pressing the BACK button Delay Setup Menu r DELAY SETUP lt 1 ms 1 ft gt GP ce T TETE ms Center acacia ms Right ms Right surround ms Left surround ms Subwoofer ms VOL buttons to set DOWN UP to move BACK to return This menu which is reached from the MAIN menu allows you to set the delay time for each individual speaker This is an important feature as it enables the sound from each speaker to arrive at the listening position at the same time even when they are not all placed at equal distances from the listener This preserves accu rate sound imaging even with irregular speaker placements As a rule of thumb increase the relative delay to speakers located closer to the seating area and decrease the relative delay to speakers located farther from the seating area Start by measur ing the distance from your seating position to each speaker The speaker farthest away should receive no additional delay Each of the other speakers will receive one milliseco
47. rride the standard bass management in STEREO PRO LOGIC and DSP MUSIC modes when LARGE front speakers are selected Select YES to have a subwoofer active with LARGE front speakers in these modes Se lect NO if you don t have a subwoofer Select NORMAL for the standard automatic bass management in all modes LFE MIX LEVEL This setting determines the relative signal level of the LFE Low Frequency Extension channel the 1 channel rela tive to the five full range channels It is factory set according to the standards of Dolby Labs DTS Technology and THX Lucasfilm The adjustment may be varied for each surround mode according to personal taste if desired The LFE content of DTS encoded movies is mixed differently than DTS encoded music For DTS movies the LFE MIX LEVEL should be set to 10dB for correct THX playback For DTS music the level should be set to Odb THX should not be activated for music play back For Dolby Digital movies the LFE MIX LEVEL should be set to 10db for proper playback in DOLBY DIGITAL and THX modes Once you have completed the subwoofer settings for all of your speakers return to the MAIN menu by pressing the BACK button 25 R C T E L SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR Factory Default Menu Reset to factory default settings YES ENTER NO BACK The final menu that can be reached from the SYSTEM SETUP screen is the FACTORY DEFAULT menu which resets all system configuration settings to the fac
48. stem Use the MANUAL noise set ting For the most accurate calibration of a surround system an SPL meter must be used and all speakers must be calibrated to produce a 75 dB reading at the listening position Once you have completed the balance settings for all of your speakers return to the MAIN menu by pressing the BACK button RSP 985 Subwoofer Setup Menu SUBWOOFER SETUP SW limiter dB STEREO P L SW LFE MIX LEVEL Dolby Dig dB Dolby Dig THX dB DTS cassa asas dB DTS THX 3 200008 dB ENTER enter menu DOWN UP to move BACK to return This menu also reached from the MAIN screen allows you to op timize the RSP 985 for your particular subwoofer The settings in this menu may be considered to be advanced and need not be adjusted unless specifically desired SW LIMITER The wide dynamic range and impressive bass ef fects of today s source material can overload a subwoofer This setting allows you to limit the level of the signal sent to the subwoofer Go to the limiter menu by highlighting the SW LIMITER line and pressing ENTER An instruction menu appears and a low frequency noise signal is sent to the subwoofer or LARGE speak ers if no subwoofer is present Adjust the noise level with the VOL buttons until you just begin to hear distortion from the speakers Press the ENTER button to set the limiter at this level Press BACK to return STEREO P L SW This setting allows you to ove
49. surround channel s time and phase relationship with respectto the other surround channel This expands the listening position and cre ates the same spacious surround experience as in a movie theater By pressing the MOVIE FILTER button on the remote control you activate the THX technologies described above Movies that have been encoded in Dolby Digital DTS Dolby Pro Logic Stereo and Mono can all benefit from activating these THX features THX should only be activated for movies that were mixed for playback in large movie theaters lt need not be activated for music made for TV movies sports talk shows or other programs mixed for small rooms Note All of the surround modes described above are selected with the MODE button described below except Dolby Digital DTS and THX Dolby Digital and DTS are automatically activated when special digital codes in the source material are detected THX is added to any of the other cinema surround modes using the MOVIE FILTER button on the remote control or during initial system setup from the ON SCREEN MENUS Mode Button Q The MODE button selects one of the surround modes described above To make a selection press the MODE button or the SUR ROUND button on the remote The LED above the button will light Each time you press the button while the LED is lit the sur round mode will cycle to the next available setting as indicated by the SURROUND MODE LEDs In addition the surround m
50. t VOLUME OFFSET This menu item adjusts the volume of each source component so that the volume level remains relatively constant when switching between sources and so that the signal does not overload the RSP 985 Typically you determine which source has the lowest level and then match the others to that one Adjust the level using the VOLUME DOWN UP buttons Note that you are matching the perceived level you hear from that source not the dB readout that appears on screen System Setup Menu Note It is essential not to set the source input levels so high that the signal overloads the RSP 985 s input circuitry Adjust to match the quietest source not the loudest ANALOG LEVEL The maximum input level for analog sources is 2V RMS It is possible that a source with a very high output level such as some CD players may overdrive the input This will be in dicated with the word CLIP appearing on the screen Should this occur change the ANALOG LEVEL menu setting for that source to 4V which will reduce its input level by 6dB THX This setting determines which additional surround circuitry should be activated for the current input Choices are THX ON RE EQ activated Re EQ only and THX OFF DEFAULT This setting specifies the default surround mode for each input Choices are 2 CH STEREO MONO MUSIC 1 4 and PRO LOGIC DOLBY DIGITAL are DTS are automatically selected when an appropriate signal is present Once you have comple
51. t allows independent recording of any analog input signal Zone 2 capability allows the use of the RSP 985 in a main listening room plus a remote location The RSP 985 is a natu ral extension of Rotel s passion for high performance providing accurate reproduction of both movie soundtracks and demanding musical selections To get the most from your RSP 985 we suggest you read this manual and keep it as a reference to answer any future questions RSP 985 Key Features 10 Rotel s Balanced Design Concept combines advanced circuit board layout comprehensive parts evaluation and extensive lis tening tests for superior sound and long term reliability Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital and DTS surround processing with DSP music modes THX Ultra surround processing 5 1 channel input for outboard surround processing such as MPEG or any future digital standard User friendly ON SCREEN MENU System Comprehensive rear panel input and output connections for audio and video sources RCA S Video digital Comprehensive input switching with separate input selection for listening analog amp digital and recording analog Zone 2 output with independent input selection and level adjust ments for multi zone custom installations Universal remote control to operate the RSP 985 and up to seven other components About the THX Ultra System THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by the world
52. ted the settings for all of your input sources return to the MAIN MENU by pressing the BACK button 22 SYSTEM SETUP Recording Zone 2 Ass smet Zone 2 volume Power on mode One line display Zone 2 auto mute Factory Defaults menu VOL buttons to set DOWN UP to move BACK to return This menu which is reached from the MAIN MENU provides ac cess to a wide range of system wide configuration options RECORDING Select a source for the VIDEO 2 3 and 4 record out puts by moving the highlight to this line and then stepping through the six available input choices using the VOLUME DOWN UP but tons ZONE 2 IN Select a source for Zone 2 by moving the highlight to this line and then stepping through the six available input choices using the VOLUME DOWN UP buttons ZONE 2 VOLUME Set the volume level for Zone 2 by moving the highlight to this line and then adjust the volume up or down using the VOLUME DOWN UP buttons POWER ON MODE This setting determines how the RSP 985 powers up when connected to an AC outlet In the default STANDBY mode the unit goes into a standby status when AC is applied and must be fully activated from the front panel or remote control In the DIRECT mode the unit is fully active whenever it is connected to AC This may be desirable in installations where the RSP 985 is plugged into a switched outlet ONE LINE DISPLAY This option determines whether a one line in formation display ap
53. tory supplied settings Note Resetting to factory default settings will erase all stored set tings including delay settings speaker settings balance settings input settings and more You will lose ALL system configuration settings Be certain that you wish to do so before resetting the factory defaults To reset the factory defaults press the ENTER button This will take you to a confirmation screen where you will have a chance to confirm your decision by pressing ENTER a second time To return to the SYSTEM SETUP screen without resetting the fac tory defaults press the BACK button 26 RSP 985 RSP 985 Specifications Audio Total Harmonic Distortion 10 Hz 70 kHz Intermodulation Distortion 60 Hz 7 kHz Frequency Response line level Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A weighted Gain Input Impedance Analog Gain Digital Tone Controls Bass Treble Video Frequency Response Signal to Noise Ratio Input Impedance Output Impedance Output Level General Power Consumption Power Requirements AC Weight Dimensions W x H x D All specifications are accurate at the time of printing 0 0396 0 0396 20 Hz 20 kHz 1 dB 100 dB Stereo 90 dB Dolby Digital dts 10dB 47 kohms 0 5V 20dBf 6 dB at 50 Hz 15 kHz 3 Hz 10 MHz 3 dB 45 dB 75 ohms 75 ohms 1 volt 46 watts 115 volts 60Hz USA version 230 volts 50Hz Europe version 7 0 Kg 15 4 Ib
54. trol a few only on one or the other These duplications are noted below In addition when two reference numbers appear one refers to the location of the button on the front panel the other to the location of the button on the handheld remote control Standby LED O Some of the RSP 985 s circuitry microprocessor infrared sensor etc remains powered at all times while the rest of the circuitry is turned on or off by the user The STANDBY LED lights whenever the RSP 985 is plugged into a live AC outlet but does not neces sarily mean that the RSP 985 is totally active If other front panel LEDs are lit then the RSP 985 is fully functional Note During system setup it is possible to select an alternative FULLY ON power up mode in which the unit is fully activated whenever it is connected to a live AC outlet Standby Switch Q Similar to a power switch in function this button switches the RSP 985 from standby mode to fully active mode If only the STANDBY LED is lit push the front panel or handheld remote POWER button to fully activate the RSP 985 Other front panel LEDs light up and a welcome screen will appear on your TV set Push the STANDBY switch again to deactivate the RSP 985 You ll see that only the STANDBY LED remains lit Note The STANDBY switch also controls the rear panel AC power outlets When the RSP 985 is in STANDBY mode the AC outlets are off When the RSP 985 is functional the AC outlets are live
55. ts for VIDEO 2 will be muted and you can only record from the VIDEO 3 or VIDEO 4 outputs Note 3 Only analog input signals are routed to the VIDEO OUT jacks If you are using a digital input you should also connect the analog output of the source component for recording S Video Outputs amp See Figure 5 Mini DIN outputs give you the option of using S Video outputs in stead of the RCA composite video connections described above Note Composite video signals cannot be converted to S Video signals There will be no signal available at the S Video outputs unless S Video connections have also been used at the inputs If you have opted for S Video connections rather than composite RCA video connections connect the S Video outputs for VIDEO 2 to the S Video input on your first source component Remember that you are merely substituting an S Video connection for the standard RCA style composite video connection Your au dio connections will still use the RCA outputs described above Also remember to observe the same component to component continuity between audio and video signals described above Repeat the same process using VIDEO 3 and VIDEO 4 if you have additional video source components Main Processor RCA Audio Outputs D See Figure 3 The RSP 985 sends six channels of audio to the power amplifiers These outputs 6 individual RCA style jacks direct the RSP 985 s main output to power amplifiers for speakers in th
56. u for configuring your subwoofer for various surround modes Dolby Digital Setup Menu DOLBY DIGITAL Compression Pro Logic DIGITAL AUDIO STATUS Input Signal Channels VOL buttons to set DOWN UP to move BACK to return This menu which is reached from the MAIN MENU provides sta tus information and setup options for digital inputs The first two lines of the screen allow you to set system wide configuration options for Dolby processing COMPRESSION Today s digital sources are capable of extremely high dynamic range the difference between the softest and loud est sounds In some cases the available dynamic range may tax the amplifiers or speakers In other cases it may be desirable to compress the dynamic range when listening at low volume levels This configuration option allows you to select three different lev els of dynamic range OFF no compression MODERATE or LATE NIGHT maximum compression The factory default is OFF no compression If loud passages are causing distortion or audible stress to the system try a setting with more compression PRO LOGIC This setting determines how the RSP 985 processes 2 channel Dolby Digital or DTS source material Processing of dis crete multi channel surround material is automatic But some source material such as a CD played on a Dolby Digital DVD or an older movie soundtrack might have either a 2 channel stereo sig nal or a matrix encoded two channel Pro Logic
57. ure 2 Remote Control Figure 3 Output Connections BAND voL CH 7 a SCREEN ED ED DELAY WARNING TO REDE THE RISK OF FIRE oe RSP 9 8 5 OR ELECTRICAL soc DO NOT EXPOSE ET E glo oe EX wines los La DELAY OUTPUT S VIDEO INPUT S VIDEO OUTPUT TUNER va va va va C8 move ru DISC 1 DISC2 DISC3 PROG o Cs Cs DISC 4 DISCS DISC6 TIME REVIEW OMe CLEAR SCAN Cw ERES E RANDOM REPEAT 4 VIDEO 5 1 CH OUTPUT TUNER VIDEO 4 BAUX V5 PHONO CD TAPE1 TAPE2 VIDEO 1 SPEAKERS RIGHT CENTER SURROUND FRONT F 1 6666 ve RSP 985 Figure 4 RCA Source Connections CD DVD AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT S VIDEO COMPOSITE AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT S VIDEO S VIDEO COMPOSITE COMPOSITE ar di 6 E a ROTEL CAUTI IN ARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE EXTERNAL Vea E DR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE SURROUND BOUND PROCESSOR RSP 98 5 SONO IS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE MODE Nous aR E EEE POWER CONSUMPTION 45W Vega i IN OUTPUT TV MONITOR S VIDEO INPUT S VIDEO OUTPUT REMOTE lt CD TUNER va v2 v2 va va EXTENSION Z IN our 9 5 OO 66008 zee Vine UNER 1 4 2 4 mps MONITOR ZONE 2 SH CHIDUTPUT elt FRONT REAR CENTER oloolooo o o E 000 3980 O00 00 SVovoow
58. y front panel LEDs and by the ON SCREEN MENU System as you step through the available options Movie Filter THX remote only 35 This button activates THX technologies for movie playback See the prior description of THX for more details RE EQ ON Re EQ is one of the THX technologies and can be indi vidually selected This setting activates Re EQ without the other THX features THX ON Adds all of the THX features to the cinema modes THX OFF No THX processing Note These settings can also be made during initial system setup from the ON SCREEN MENUS and memorized so that they are au tomatically activated for each source input Numeric Buttons remote only amp 14 Ten numeric buttons labeled 1 through 10 Used with the RSP 985 only in entering the 3 digit address code 002 during initial setup On Screen Button remote only Push this button to turn on the ON SCREEN MENU System and its initial SYSTEM STATUS menu If the ON SCREEN DISPLAY is al ready visible push this button to cancel the Display DOWN UP Buttons remote only amp These two buttons also labelled RECALL and PRE CH are used to move up and down in the lists that appear on the ON SCREEN MENU system Enter Button remote only This button is used to activate a choice on the ON SCREEN MENU system For example you might select an option to take you to an other menu using the DOWN UP buttons and then press ENTER to execute the com
59. y goal of providing exceptional value for audiophiles and music lovers regardless of their budget is shared by all Rotel employees The engineers work as a close team listening to and fine tuning each new product until it reaches their exacting musical stan dards They are free to choose components from around the world in order to make that product the best they can You are likely to find capacitors from the United Kingdom and Germany semi con ductors from Japan or the United States while toroidal power transformers are manufactured in Rotel s own factory Rotel s reputation for excellence has been earned through hun dreds of good reviews and awards from the most respected re viewers in the industry who listen to music every day Their comments keep the company true to its goal the pursuit of equipment that is musical reliable and affordable All of us at Rotel thank you for buying this product and hope it will bring you many hours of enjoyment Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RSP 985 Surround Sound Pro cessor The RSP 985 is a full featured audio video control center designed to handle both analog and digital source components Its surround sound processing includes Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital DTS and THX as well as synthesized surround modes for music from both analog and digital inputs System control flex ibility includes inputs for six audio video components plus a re cording function tha

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