Rotel Stereo Amplifier RSP 985 User Guide

RSP-985

SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR

SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-985

LISTENING

VIDEO

TUNER

VIDEO

MASTER VOLUME

STANDBY

RECORDING

VIDEO

TUNER

VIDEO

MODE

DOLBY

MONO

1,2

TREBLE

3,4 PRO LOGIC DIGITAL

DTS

THX

BASS

TAPE

MONITOR

5.1 CH

INPUT

MODE

REMOTE

SENSOR

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Figure 1 – Controls and Connections

SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-985

LISTENING

VIDEO 2

TUNER

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

MASTER VOLUME

STANDBY

RECORDING

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

MODE

DOLBY

2 CH

BASS

MONO

1,2

TREBLE

3,4 PRO LOGIC DIGITAL

DTS

THX

TAPE

5.1 CH

INPUT

MODE

MONITOR

REMOTE

SENSOR

EXTERNAL

CAUTION

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POWER CONSUMPTION: 45W

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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VIDEO 4 IN

INPUT

OUTPUT

TV MONITOR

S-VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO OUTPUT

REMOTE

EXTENSION

TUNER

V 1

V 2

V 3

V 4

V 2

V 3

V 4

OUT

SWITCHED AC 4A 500W MAX

POWER

VIDEO

5.1 CH OUTPUT

5.1 CH INPUT

OUTPUT

REAR

DIGITAL INPUT

V 1 V 2

TUNER

TAPE MONITOR ZONE 2

OUT

FRONT

CENTER

SUBW

TUNER

V 3

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Figure 2 – Remote Control

Figure 3 – Output Connections

AUD

SAT

TAPE

VCR

DVD

CBL

COMPOSITE

VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO

POWER

VIDEO INPUT

VOL

BAND

MUTE

T / V

SURROUND +

GUIDE

ON SCREEN

PAUSE

C. DELAY

TRACK –

TRACK +

DOWN

PLAY

SEL

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STOP

DYNAMIC

RSP-985

PRE

OUVRIR

VIDEO 4

S-VIDEO OUTPUT

V 2 V 2 V 4

RECALL

OPN/CLS

OUTPUT

TV MONITOR

S-VIDEO INPUT

SUR-DELAY

TUNER

V 1

V 2

V 3

V 4

MOVIE FILT

PROG

DISC 1

DISC 2

DISC 3

DEO

VIDEO

5.1 CH OUTPUT

5.1 CH INPUT

OUTPUT

REAR

TAPE MONITOR ZONE 2

DISC 4

DISC 5

DISC 6

5.1 CH

TIME [REVIEW]

OUT

FRONT

CENTER

SELECT

CLEAR [SCAN]

SUBW

TUNER

>10

ENTER

BACK

RANDOM [REPEAT]

PHONO

TUNER VIDEO 4

AUX/V5

DB25 or RCA

TAPE 1

M 1

TAPE 2 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3

M 4

M 2

M 3

[SHIFT]

LIGHT

RIGHT

FRONT

REAR

SUB

RR-939

LEFT

CENTER

INPUT

SPEAKERS

CENTER

RIGHT

SURROUND

FRONT

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Figure 4 – RCA Source Connections

CD / DVD

AUDIO OUTPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

RIGHT

LEFT

DIGITAL

OUT

COMPOSITE

TUNER

AUDIO OUTPUT

RIGHT

LEFT

VCR

AUDIO OUTPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

COMPOSITE

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EXTERNAL

CAUTION

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SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR

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VIDEO 4 IN

INPUT

OUTPUT

TV MONITOR

S-VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO OUTPUT

REMOTE

EXTENSION

TUNER

V 1

V 2

V 3

V 4

V 2

V 4

OUT

SWITCHED AC 4A 500W MAX

POWER

VIDEO

5.1 CH OUTPUT

5.1 CH INPUT

OUTPUT

REAR

DIGITAL INPUT

TUNER

TAPE MONITOR ZONE 2

OUT

FRONT

CENTER

V 1

V 2

SUBW

TUNER

V 3

CASSETTE RECORDER

LINE OUTPUT

REC INPUT

LEFT

RIGHT

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Figure 5 – S-Video Source Connections

CD / DVD

AUDIO OUTPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

RIGHT

LEFT

DIGITAL

OUT

COMPOSITE

TUNER

AUDIO OUTPUT

RIGHT

LEFT

VCR

AUDIO OUTPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

COMPOSITE

ROTEL RSP-985

EXTERNAL

CAUTION

WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR

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POWER CONSUMPTION: 45W

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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VIDEO 4 IN

INPUT

OUTPUT

TV MONITOR

S-VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO OUTPUT

REMOTE

EXTENSION

TUNER

V 1

V 2

V 3

V 4

V 2

V 3

V 4

OUT

SWITCHED AC 4A 500W MAX

VIDEO

5.1 CH OUTPUT

5.1 CH INPUT

OUTPUT

REAR

DIGITAL INPUT

TUNER

TAPE MONITOR ZONE 2

OUT

FRONT

CENTER

V 1

V 2

POWER

SUBW

TUNER

V 3

CASSETTE RECORDER

LINE OUTPUT

REC INPUT

LEFT

RIGHT

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Figure 6 – Zone 2 Connections

CD PLAYER

OUTPUT

ANALOG

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

LEFT

RIGHT

AM/FM TUNER

OUTPUT

RIGHT

LEFT

IR REMOTE IN

ROTEL RSP-985

EXTERNAL

CAUTION

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OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

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SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR

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POWER CONSUMPTION: 45W

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR

VIDEO 4 IN

INPUT

OUTPUT

TV MONITOR

S-VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO OUTPUT

REMOTE

EXTENSION

TUNER

V 1

V 2

V 3

V 4

V 1

V 2

V 3

OUT

SWITCHED AC 4A 500W MAX

POWER

VIDEO

5.1 CH INPUT

OUTPUT

REAR

DIGITAL INPUT

TUNER

TAPE MONITOR ZONE 2

OUT

FRONT

CENTER

V 1

V 2

5.1 CH OUTPUT

SUBW

TUNER

V 3

ZONE 2 POWER AMP

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

INPUT

ZONE 2

IR REPEATER

ZONE 2 SPEAKERS

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Figure 7 – On-Screen Menus

SYSTEM STATUS

Listen:

DOLBY DIGITAL

Compression:

Mode :

Pro Logic :

Domain:

Signal:

Reset to factory

default settings?

DIGITAL AUDIO STATUS

Main Volume :

Surr Offset :

Input

Signal :

Channels:

YES = ENTER

NO = BACK

THX

Rec Out......:

Zone 2 In....:

Zone 2 Volume:

VOL buttons to set

DOWN/UP to move

BACK to return

Press ENTER for menu

INPUT SETUP

SYSTEM SETUP

Input........:

Input Domain.:

Volume Offset:

Analog Level.:

THX..........:

Default......:

Recording.......:

Zone 2 in.......:

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

VOL buttons to set

DOWN/UP to move

BACK to return

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

BALANCE SETUP

Noise.........:

Left..........:

Center........:

Right.........:

Right surround:

Left surround.:

Subwoofer.....:

SPEAKER SETUP

Main ..........:

Center.........:

Surrounds......:

Subwoofer......:

VOL buttons to set

DOWN/UP to move

BACK to return

VOL buttons to set

DOWN/UP to move

BACK to return

SUBWOOFER SETUP

SW limiter.....:

DELAY SETUP

< 1 ms : 1 ft >

SW limiter.....:

STEREO/P/L SW....:

LFE MIX LEVEL

Left..........:

Center........:

Right.........:

Right surround:

Left surround.:

Subwoofer.....:

Dolby Dig......:

Dolby Dig. THX.:

DTS............:

DTS THX........:

Increase limiter level

using VOL buttons. Press

ENTER just before the

subwoofer is clipping.

press BACK to cancel.

ENTER enter menu

DOWN/UP to move

BACK to return

VOL buttons to set

DOWN/UP to move

BACK to return

DOWN/UP to move

BACK to return

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Contents

Figure 1 – Controls and Connections

Rear Panel Input Connections ________________________ 14

Figure 2 – Remote Control

RCA Audio and Video Inputs

S-Video Source Inputs

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

Digital Audio Inputs

5.1 Channel Audio Input

RCA Tape Monitor Inputs

External In Jack

About Rotel _________________________________________ 10

Getting Started _____________________________________ 10

Rear Panel Output Connections ______________________ 16

RCA Audio and Video Outputs

RSP-985 Key Features

About the THX Ultra™ System

Unpacking the RSP-985

Placement

S-Video Outputs

Main Processor RCA Audio Outputs

Main Processor 25-pin Audio Outputs

TV/Monitor Video Outputs

Front Panel Controls _________________________________ 11

Tape Monitor Audio Outputs

Standby LED

Rear Panel AC Power Connections ____________________ 17

Standby Switch

Remote Sensor

AC power

AC Convenience Outlets

Master Volume Control

Zone 2 Connection and Operation ____________________ 17

Tone Controls

Zone 2 Power On/Off Operation

Listening Input Source Buttons

Zone 2 Audio Outputs

5.1 Channel Input

Remote External Sensor/Repeater Jacks

Tape Monitor

On-Screen Display and System Configuration _________ 18

27 31 34 37 38

Recording Input Source Buttons

Navigation Buttons

Start-up Screen

Surround Sound Mode LEDs

Mode Button

System Status Screen

Main Menu Screen

RR-939 Remote Control ______________________________ 13

Programming the RR-939

Dolby Digital Setup Menu

Input Setup Menu

Power Button

Volume Buttons

Mute Button (remote only)

System Setup Menu

Speaker Setup Menu

Delay Setup Menu

Input Select Buttons

5.1 CH Button

Balance Setup Menu

Subwoofer Setup Menu

Factory Default Menu

Surround + Button

Movie Filter/THX (remote only)

Numeric Buttons (remote only)

On-Screen Button (remote only)

RSP-985 Specifications ______________________________ 26

Audio

Video

DOWN/UP Buttons (remote only)

Enter Button (remote only)

Back Button (remote only)

General

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5.1 channel input for outboard surround processing such as

MPEG^®or any future digital standard.

About Rotel

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User friendly ON-SCREEN MENU System.

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 family goal of providing exceptional

value for audiophiles and music lovers regardless of their budget,

is shared by all Rotel employees.

Comprehensive rear panel input and output connections for audio

and video sources (RCA, S-Video, digital).

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Comprehensive input switching with separate input selection for

listening (analog & digital) and recording (analog).

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.

“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

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.

THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established

by the world-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.

All of us at Rotel, thank you for buying this product and hope it will

bring you many hours of enjoyment.

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.

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 that 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.

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.

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

Placement

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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.

Place the RSP-985 on a solid, dry, level surface away from direct

sunlight, excessive 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.

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Dolby^®Pro Logic^®, Dolby Digital^®, and DTS^®surround processing

with DSP music modes.

THX^®Ultra™ surround processing.

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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.

The operation of the 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.

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.

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.

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.

Master Volume Control

Turn this control clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to

lower the volume to all six main output channels simultaneously.

Front Panel Controls

MASTER VOLUME buttons are also available on the RSP-985's

handheld remote control.

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.

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.

Most functions are duplicated on the front panel and on the

handheld remote control, 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.

Tone Controls

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.

Standby LED

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: 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.

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.

Listening Input Source Buttons

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.

Standby Switch

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 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.

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.

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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.

5.1 Channel Input

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.

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: 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.

Tape Monitor

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.

Note 1: A single LED is used 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).

Recording Input Source Buttons

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Surround Sound Mode LEDs

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 indicator is lit, the following THX technologies

are automatically added after the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital,

or DTS decoder.

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 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.

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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.

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

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

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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 of the sound coming from the front

speakers. This ensures seamless panning between the front

and surround speakers.

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 surround

channel’s time and phase relationship with respect to the other

surround channel. This expands the listening position and cre-

ates the same spacious surround experience as in a movie

theater.

RR-939 Remote Control

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.

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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.

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. It need not be activated for music, made

for TV movies, sports, talk shows or other programs mixed for

small rooms.

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 possible that the programming has been in-

advertently changed. To program the remote to operate the

RSP-985 (AUDIO Button / 3-digit code 002):

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.

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.

Mode Button

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 mode set-

ting may be changed using the ON-SCREEN MENU system.

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 it is 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.

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.

Power Button

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

at the end of this manual.

Duplicates the function of the STANDBY switch on the front panel.

Press to activate the RSP-985. Press again to deactivate.

Volume Buttons

A pair of buttons which duplicate the function of the front panel

volume control. Press VOLUME UP to increase the volume and

press VOLUME DOWN to decrease the volume. These buttons are

also used to change the current settings for a menu choice in the

ON-SCREEN MENU system.

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Mute Button (remote only)

On-Screen Button (remote only)

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.

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)

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.

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.

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 command. See below for more information on these

menus.

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

Back Button (remote only)

Duplicates the 5.1 CH button on the front panel. Selects the 5.1

Channel input, overriding any other source selection.

The BACK button is used to cancel a selection on an ON-SCREEN

MENU and return to the previous menu.

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.

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.

Your current selection will be indicated by front panel LEDs and by

the ON-SCREEN MENU System as you step through the available

options.

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.

Movie Filter/THX (remote only)

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.

RCA Audio and Video Inputs

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.

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.

Numeric Buttons (remote only)

Ten numeric buttons, labeled 1 through 10. Used with the RSP-985

only in entering the 3-digit address code (002) during initial setup.

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All RCA-type connections on the RSP-985 follow these standard

color codes:

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:

Left channel audio

Right channel audio

Composite video

RCA jack with white inset

RCA jack with red inset

RCA jack with yellow inset

OPTICAL: Allows connection of a standard optical digital output

from 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.

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.

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.

S-Video Source Inputs

[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.

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.

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.

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: 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 player’s S-Video output. Experiment to deter-

mine which output provides a sharper picture in your system.

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 monitor out-

puts, for recording and for use in Zone 2.

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.

5.1 Channel Audio Input

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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External In Jack

S-Video Outputs

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.

[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.

Rear Panel Output Connections

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.

This section of the manual provides complete information 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.

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.

RCA Audio and Video Outputs

[See Figure 4]

Repeat the same process using VIDEO 3 and VIDEO 4 if you have

additional video source components.

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.

Main Processor RCA Audio Outputs

[See Figure 3]

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.

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 the 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.

To avoid mistakes, make sure that you:

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Connect the source component’s outputs to the appropriate

RSP-985 inputs

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).

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.

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.

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.

Main Processor 25-pin Audio Outputs

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 outputs 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.

[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 connections, 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.

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AC Convenience Outlets

TV/Monitor Video Outputs

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.

[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.

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.

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.

Zone 2 Connection and Operation

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.

The RSP-985 provides a second zone capability 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.

Tape Monitor Audio Outputs

[See Figure 4]

A pair of 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.

Several points to keep in mind about the Zone 2 function:

Connect audio cables from the RSP-985’s TAPE MONITOR OUT

jacks to your recorder’s analog inputs.

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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

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.

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 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.

Rear Panel AC Power Connections

AC power

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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.

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.

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All source components connected to the RSP-985's analog audio

Remote External Sensor/Repeater Jacks

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.

[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.

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.

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.

Zone 2 Power On/Off Operation

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.

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 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.

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: 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

at the 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.

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 intended to control

Zone 2 from inadvertently controlling the main room operations.

On-Screen Display and System

Configuration

Zone 2 Audio Outputs

[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.

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.

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.

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.

If you are configuring your system for Zone 2 operation, connect

the left and right Zone 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.

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Navigation Buttons

Start-up Screen

SAT

VCR

CBL

POWER

MUTE

VOL

BAND

ROTEL

RSP-985

T / V

VOLUME

SURROUND +

GUIDE

ON SCREEN

SURROUND SOUND

PROCESSOR

PAUSE

C. DELAY

TRACK –

TRACK +

DOWN

PLAY

SEL

STOP

DYNAMIC

PRE

RECALL

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.

DOWN

OPN/CLS

SUR-DELAY

MOVIE FILT

PROG

DISC 1

DISC 2

DISC 3

DISC 4

DISC 5

DISC 6

5.1 CH

TIME [REVIEW]

SELECT

CLEAR [SCAN]

ENTER

>10

ENTER

BACK

RANDOM [REPEAT]

BACK

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:

To move up and down in the lists that ap-

pear on the ON-SCREEN MENU system.

VOLUME DOWN/UP Buttons:

To change the current settings

for a selected menu choice in the ON-SCREEN 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.

Note: There is no need to memorize these buttons. A help system

at the 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:

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System Status Screen

Main Menu Screen

SYSTEM STATUS

Listen:

Mode :

Domain:

Signal:

MAIN MENU

Digital audio..: menu

Input setup....: menu

System setup...: menu

Speaker Setup..: menu

Delay Setup....: menu

Balance Setup..: menu

Subwoofer Setup: menu

Main Volume :

Surr Offset :

THX

Rec Out......:

Zone 2 In....:

Zone 2 Volume:

ENTER to enter menu

DOWN/UP to move

BACK to exit

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 information:

The MAIN MENU screen is the entry point for all of the RSP-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.

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

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 menu

for configuring your subwoofer for various surround modes.

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.

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The options for processing 2-channel signals from a Dolby Digital

or DTS source are as follows.

Dolby Digital Setup Menu

DOLBY DIGITAL

Compression:

Pro Logic :

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.

DIGITAL AUDIO STATUS

Input

Signal :

Channels:

VOL buttons to set

DOWN/UP to move

BACK to return

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.

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:

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.

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.

The three lines in the DIGITAL AUDIO STATUS portion of the 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 can 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.

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 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.

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Input Setup Menu

System Setup Menu

INPUT SETUP

SYSTEM SETUP

Input........:

Input Domain.:

Volume Offset:

Analog Level.:

THX..........:

Default......:

Recording.......:

Zone 2 in.......:

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

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:

This menu, which is reached from the MAIN MENU, provides ac-

cess to a wide range of system-wide configuration options.

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.

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.

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 present.

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.

ONE-LINE DISPLAY: This option determines whether a one-line in-

formation display appears 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

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.

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.

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.

Press the BACK button to return to the MAIN menu.

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 completed the settings for all of your input

sources, return to the MAIN MENU by pressing the BACK button.

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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.

Speaker Setup Menu

SPEAKER SETUP

Main ..........:

Center.........:

Surrounds......:

Subwoofer......:

VOL buttons to set

DOWN/UP to move

BACK to return

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.

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.

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 line and use the VOLUME DOWN/

UP buttons to make the appropriate setting. If you have THX certi-

fied front speakers, choose the SMALL setting.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

case, you would tell the RSP-985 that all of your speakers are

SMALL, without regard to how big they may actually be.

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.

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

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SURROUNDS (small/large/none): Surround speaker performance

varies widely from system to system. It is important to tell the

RSP-985 what type of surround speakers you have in your system.

Delay Setup Menu

DELAY SETUP

< 1 ms : 1 ft >

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.

Left..........:

Center........:

Right.........:

Right surround:

Left surround.:

Subwoofer.....:

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.

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.

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.

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 millisecond 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.

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 Frequency 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 delay settings for all of your speak-

ers, return to the MAIN menu by pressing the BACK button.

Once you have completed the settings for all of your speakers, re-

turn to the MAIN menu by pressing the BACK button.

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Balance Setup Menu

Subwoofer Setup Menu

BALANCE SETUP

SUBWOOFER SETUP

Noise.........:

SW limiter.....:

STEREO/P/L SW....:

LFE MIX LEVEL

Left..........:

Center........:

Right.........:

Right surround:

Left surround.:

Subwoofer.....:

Dolby Dig......:

Dolby Dig. THX.:

DTS............:

DTS THX........:

ENTER enter menu

DOWN/UP to move

BACK to return

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 set the 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.

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.

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 location, 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.

STEREO/P/L SW: This setting allows you to override 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.

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.

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.

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.

It is 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.

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 0db. 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.

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 system. 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 subwoofer settings for all of your

speakers, return to the MAIN menu by pressing the BACK button.

Once you have completed the balance settings for all of your

speakers, return to the MAIN menu by pressing the BACK button.

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Factory Default Menu

RSP-985 Specifications

Audio

Reset to factory

default settings?

Total Harmonic Distortion (10 Hz - 70 kHz):

<0.03%

YES = ENTER

NO = BACK

Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz: 7 kHz):

Frequency Response (line level):

<0.03%

20 Hz - 20 kHz, ± 1 dB

Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF “A” weighted):

100 dB (Stereo)

90 dB (Dolby Digital, dts)

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 factory supplied settings.

Gain/Input Impedance

Analog Gain:

Digital:

10dB/47 kohms

0.5V/-20dBf

Tone Controls (Bass/Treble):

±6 dB at 50 Hz/15 kHz

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.

Video

Frequency Response:

Signal to Noise Ratio:

Input Impedance:

Output Impedance:

Output Level:

3 Hz-10 MHz, ± 3 dB

45 dB

75 ohms

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.

1 volt

General

Power Consumption:

46 watts

To return to the SYSTEM SETUP screen without resetting the fac-

tory defaults, press the BACK button.

Power Requirements (AC):

115 volts, 60Hz (USA version)

230 volts, 50Hz (Europe version)

Weight:

7.0 Kg/15.4 lb.

Dimensions (W x H x D):

440 x 121 x 329 mm

173/8" x 47/8" x 13"

All specifications are accurate at the time of printing.

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-

THX Ultra™ and the THX Ultra logo are registered trademarks of Lucasfilms, Ltd.

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