Owner’s manual
RSDX-02
DVD Receiver
RSDX-02
STANDBY
MASTER VOLUME
DVD
DBS
VCR
TV
TAPE/CDR
FM/AM
SOURCE NAME
PLAY
OPN/CLS
TRACK
STOP
PAUSE
CONTROL
INPUT
AG/DG
SURROUND
MODE
DVD
AUDIO
ON/OFF
SETTING
ADJUST MEMORY
ATT.
REC MODE
3
Notice
Important Safety Instructions
DANGER: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed
or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
The COMPUTER I/Oconnectionshould be handled by authorized person
only.
WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radi-
ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions.
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 enclo-
sure. 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 inspection and necessary repairs.
Read all the instructions before connecting or operating the component.
Keep this manual so you can refer to these safety instructions.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu-
lar installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
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 cabi-
net, there must be ventilation of the cabinet to allow proper cooling.
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.(TV, radio, etc.)
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment to an outlet on circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Keep the component away from radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any
other appliance that produces heat.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for additional
help.
The unit must be connected to a power supply only of the type and voltage
specified on the rear panel. (AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz)
Connect the component to the power outlet only with the supplied power
supply cable or an exact equivalent. Do not modify the supplied cable. Do
not 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.
Caution
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules operation is subject to
the following to conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Do not route the power cord where it will be crushed, pinched, bent, ex-
posed 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 unplugged from the wall outlet during a light-
ning storm or 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 ser-
viced 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.
• The unit has been exposed to rain.
• The unit shows signs of improper operation
• The unit has been dropped or damaged in any way
RSDX-02 DVD Receiver
4
1: Controls and Connections
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
RSDX-02
STANDBY
MASTER VOLUME
DVD
DBS
VCR
TV
TAPE/CDR
FM/AM
SOURCE NAME
PLAY
OPN/CLS
TRACK
STOP
PAUSE
CONTROL
INPUT
AG/DG
SURROUND
DVD
AUDIO
ON/OFF
MODE
SETTING
ADJUST MEMORY
ATT.
REC MODE
13
9
10 11 12
14
15
16
17
18
19
20 21 22
23
30
24
25
26
27
28
29
31 32
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic", "MLP Lossless", and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR
SURROUND SPEAKER
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE: 8 ~ 16 OHMS
SUBCHAPTER JIN EFFECT AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
RIGHT
LEFT
SUBWOOFER OUT
FRONT SPEAKER
LEFT
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL OUT
Apparatus Claims of U.S.
RIGHT
Patent Nos. 4,631,603,
4,577,216, 4,819,098, and
4,907,093, licensed for
limited viewing uses only.
DIGITAL
(DBS)
1
DIGITAL
(TV)
2
PCM/STREAM
VIDEO OUT SELECTOR
PAL NTSC
DBS
IN
VCR
MONITOR
OUT
DBS
IN
VCR
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
CENTER SPEAKER
Manufactured under license from Digital
AUDIO
Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942,
5,956674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762, and other
world-wide patents issued and pending.
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are
registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
TV
TAPE/CDR
DBS
VCR
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
LEFT
AM LOOP
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR
RIGHT
FM 75
COAXIAL
DVD RECEIVER
MODEL NO. RSDX-02
POWER CONSUMPTION: 180W
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
Y
PB
PR
CAUTION
AM EXT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DVD COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
ANTENNA
40
39
42
45 47
46
33
34
35
36
37
38
41
43 44
English
5
2: RR-1070 Remote Control
P2-A
P3-A
P1-A
P2-B
P2-C
P2-D
P2-E
P2-F
P2-G
P2-H
P
A
P1-B
P1-C
P3-B
P3-C
P3-D
P3-E
P3-F
P3-G
P
P1-D
P1-E
P
PAGE 1
PAGE 6
PAGE 2
PAGE 5
PAGE 3
PAGE 4
P6-A
P6-B
P5-A
P5-B
P5-C
P5-D
B
C
P4-A
D
P6-C
P6-D
P6-E
P6-F
P4-B
P4-C
P4-D
P4-E
P4-F
P4-G
P
E
F
P5-E
P5-F
P
G
P
RSDX-02 DVD Receiver
6
3: Connecting the Speakers
SUBWOOFER
INPUT
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic", "MLP Lossless", and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR
SURROUND SPEAKER
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
:
8 ~ 16 OHMS
SUBCHAPTER JIN EFFECT AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
RIGHT
LEFT
SUBWOOFER OUT
RONT SPEAKER
LEFT
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL OUT
Apparatus Claims of U.S.
RIGHT
atent Nos. 4,631,603,
6, 4,819,098, and
4,907,093, licensed for
limited viewing uses only.
DIGITAL
(DBS)
1
DIGITAL
(TV)
2
PCM/STREAM
VIDEO OUT SELECTOR
PAL NTSC
DBS
IN
VCR
MONITOR
OUT
DBS
IN
VCR
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
CENTER SPEAKER
Manufactured under license from Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942,
5,956674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762, and other
world-wide patents issued and pending.
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are
registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
AUDIO
TV
TAPE/CDR
DBS
VCR
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
LEFT
AM LOOP
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR
RIGHT
FM 75
COAXIAL
DVD RECEIVER
MODEL NO. RSDX-02
POWER CONSUMPTION: 180W
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
Y
P
B
PR
CAUTION
AM EXT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DVD COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
ANTENNA
English
7
4: Connecting the TV
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic", "MLP Lossless", and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR
TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
SURROUND SPEAKER
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE: 8 ~ 16 OHMS
SUBCHAPTER JIN EFFECT AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
RIGHT
LEFT
SUBWOOFER OUT
FRONT SPEAKER
LEFT
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL OUT
Apparatus Claims of U.S.
RIGHT
Patent Nos. 4,631,603,
4,577,216, 4,819,098, and
4,907,093, licensed for
limited viewing uses only.
DIGITAL
(DBS)
1
DIGITAL
(TV)
2
PCM/STREAM
VIDEO OUT SELECTOR
PAL NTSC
DBS
IN
VCR
MONITOR
OUT
DBS
IN
VCR
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
CENTER SPEAKER
Manufactured under license from Digital
AUDIO
Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942,
5,956674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762, and other
world-wide patents issued and pending.
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are
registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
TV
TAPE/CDR
DBS
VCR
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
LEFT
AM LOOP
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR
RIGHT
FM 75
COAXIAL
DVD RECEIVER
MODEL NO. RSDX-02
POWER CONSUMPTION: 180W
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
Y
PB
PR
CAUTION
AM EXT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DVCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT
ANTENNA
Y
PB
PR
RIGHT
LEFT
COMPOSITE
VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO OUTPUTS
VIDEO INPUTS
5: Connecting a Cable, Satellite, or HDTV set-top box
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic", "MLP Lossless", and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR
SURROUND SPEAKER
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
:
8 ~ 16 OHMS
SUBCHAPTER JIN EFFECT AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
RIGHT
LEFT
SUBWOOFER OUT
FRONT SPEAKER
LEFT
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL OUT
Apparatus Claims of U.S.
RIGHT
Patent Nos. 4,631,603,
4,577,216, 4,819,098, and
4,907,093, licensed
limited viewing uses only.
DIGITAL
(TV)
2
PCM/STREAM
VIDEO OUT SELECTOR
PAL NTSC
DBS
IN
VCR
MONITOR
OUT
DBS
IN
VCR
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
CENTER SPEAKER
Manufactured under license from Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942,
5,956674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762, and other
world-wide patents issued and pending.
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are
registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
AUDIO
TV
TAPE/CDR
DBS
VCR
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
LEFT
M LOOP
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR
RIGHT
FM 75
COAXIAL
DVD RECEIVER
MODEL NO. RSDX-02
POWER CONSUMPTION: 180W
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
Y
P
B
PR
CAUTION
AM EXT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DVD COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
ANTENNA
RIGHT
LEFT
COMPOSITE
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
DIGITAL
ANALOG
AUDIO OUTPUTS
VIDEO OUTPUTS
RSDX-02 DVD Receiver
8
6: Connecting a VCR
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic", "MLP Lossless", and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR
SURROUND SPEAKER
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
:
8 ~ 16 OHMS
SUBCHAPTER JIN EFFECT AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
RIGHT
LEFT
SUBWOOFER OUT
FRONT SPEAKER
LEFT
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL OUT
Apparatus Claims of U.S.
RIGHT
Patent Nos. 4,631,603,
4,577,216, 4,819,098, and
4,907,093, licensed for
limited viewing uses only.
DIGITAL
(DBS)
1
DIGITAL
(TV)
2
PCM/STREAM
VIDEO OUT SELECTOR
PAL NTSC
DBS
IN
VCR
MONITOR
OUT
DBS
IN
VCR
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
CENTER SPEAKER
Manufactured under license from Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942,
5,956674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762, and other
world-wide patents issued and pending.
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are
registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
AUDIO
TV
TAPE/CDR
DBS
VCR
S-VIDE
VIDEO
LEFT
AM LOOP
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR
RIGHT
FM 75
COAXIAL
DVD RECEIVER
MODEL NO. RSDX-02
POWER CONSUMPTION: 180W
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
Y
P
B
PR
CAUTION
AM EXT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DVD COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
ANTENNA
LINE IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
LINE IN
OUT
COMPOSITE
LINE IN
OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
7: Connecting a CD Player/CDR Recorder
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic", "MLP Lossless", and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR
SURROUND SPEAKER
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
:
8 ~ 16 OHMS
SUBCHAPTER JIN EFFECT AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
RIGHT
LEFT
SUBWOOFER OUT
FRONT SPEAKER
LEFT
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL OUT
Apparatus Claims of U.S.
RIGHT
Patent Nos. 4,631,603,
4,577,216, 4,819,098, and
4,907,093, licensed for
limited viewing uses only.
DIGITAL
(DBS)
1
DIGITAL
(TV)
2
CM/STREAM
VIDEO OUT SELECTOR
PAL NTSC
DBS
IN
VCR
MONITOR
OUT
DBS
IN
VCR
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
IN
CENTER SPEAKER
Manufactured under license from Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942,
5,956674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762, and other
world-wide patents issued and pending.
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are
registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
AUDIO
TV
TAPE/CDR
DBS
VCR
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
LE
AM LOOP
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR
FM 75
COAXIAL
DVD RECEIVER
MODEL NO. RSDX-02
POWER CONSUMPTION: 180W
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
Y
P
B
PR
CAUTION
AM EXT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DVD COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
ANTENNA
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
OUT
REC IN
LINE IN
OUT
AUDIO
DIGITAL
English
9
8: Connecting an Analog Audio Tape Recorder
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic", "MLP Lossless", and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR
TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
SURROUND SPEAKER
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
:
8 ~ 16 OHMS
SUBCHAPTER JIN EFFECT AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
RIGHT
LEFT
SUBWOOFER OUT
FRONT SPEAKER
LEFT
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL OUT
Apparatus Claims of U.S.
RIGHT
Patent Nos. 4,631,603,
4,577,216, 4,819,098, and
4,907,093, licensed for
limited viewing uses only.
DIGITAL
(DBS)
1
DIGITAL
(TV)
2
PCM/STREAM
VIDEO OUT SELECTOR
PAL NTSC
DBS
IN
VCR
MONITOR
OUT
DBS
IN
VCR
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
CENTER SPEAKER
Manufactured under license from Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942,
5,956674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762, and other
world-wide patents issued and pending.
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are
registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
AUDIO
TV
TAPE/CDR
DBS
VCR
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L
AM LOOP
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR
FM 75
COAXIAL
DVD RECEIVER
MODEL NO. RSDX-02
POWER CONSUMPTION: 180W
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
Y
P
B
PR
CAUTION
AM EXT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DVD COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
ANTENNA
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
LINE IN
OUT
AUDIO
9: Connecting AM and FM antennae
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic", "MLP Lossless", and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR
SURROUND SPEAKER
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE: 8 ~ 16 OHMS
SUBCHAPTER JIN EFFECT AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
RIGHT
LEFT
SUBWOOFER OUT
FRONT SPEAKER
LEFT
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL OUT
Apparatus Claims of U.S.
RIGHT
Patent Nos. 4,631,603,
4,577,216, 4,819,098, and
4,907,093, licensed for
limited viewing uses only.
DIGITAL
(DBS)
1
DIGITAL
(TV)
2
PCM/STREAM
VIDEO OUT SELECTOR
PAL NTSC
DBS
IN
VCR
MONITOR
OUT
DBS
IN
VCR
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
CENTER SPEAKER
Manufactured under license from Digital
AUDIO
Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942,
5,956674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762, and other
world-wide patents issued and pending.
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are
registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
TV
TAPE/CDR
DBS
VCR
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
LEFT
AM LOOP
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR
RIGHT
M 75
COAXIAL
DVD RECEIVER
MODEL NO. RSDX-02
POWER CONSUMPTION: 180W
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
Y
PB
PR
CAUTION
AM EXT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DVD COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
ANTEN
RSDX-02 DVD Receiver
10
10: Parental Lock Country Codes
AD
AE
AF
AG
AI
Andorra
CM
CN
CO
CR
CU
CV
CX
CY
CZ
DE
DJ
DK
DM
DO
DZ
EC
Cameroon
China
GR
GS
Greece
United Arab Emirates
Afghanistan
Antigua and Barbuda
Anguilla
South Georgia and the
South Sandwich Islands
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
GT
Guatemala
Guam
GU
GW
GY
HK
AL
Albania
Cape Verde
Christmas Island
Cyprus
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Hong Kong
AM
AN
AO
AQ
AR
AS
AT
AU
AW
AZ
BA
BB
BD
BE
Armenia
Netherlands Antilles
Angola
Czech Republic
Germany
Djibouti
HM
Heard Island and
McDonald Islands
Antarctica
Argentina
HN
HR
HT
HU
ID
Honduras
Croatia
American Samoa
Austria
Australia
Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Algeria
Haiti
Hungary
Indonesia
Ireland
Aruba
Azerbaijan
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Barbados
Ecuador
Estonia
IE
IL
EE
Israel
EG
EH
ER
ES
Egypt
IN
IO
India
Bangladesh
Belgium
Western Sahara
Eritrea
British Indian Ocean
Territory
BF
Burkina Faso
Bulgaria
Bahrain
Spain
IQ
IR
IS
Iraq
BG
BH
BI
ET
FI
Ethiopia
Finland
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Iceland
Burundi
FJ
Fiji
IT
Italy
BJ
Benin
Bermuda
JM
JO
JP
Jamaica
Jordan
FK
Falkland Islands
(Malvinas)
BM
BN
BO
BR
BS
BT
BV
BW
BY
BZ
CA
CC
CF
Brunei Darussalam
Bolivia
Brazil
Japan
FM
Micronesia
(Federated States of)
KE
KG
KH
KI
KM
KN
Kenya
FO
FR
Faroe Islands
France
Kyrgyzstan
Cambodia
Kiribati
Comoros
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Bahamas
Bhutan
Bouvet Island
Botswana
FX
France, Metropolitan
Gabon
GA
GB
GD
GE
GF
GH
GI
United Kingdom
Grenada
Georgia
Belarus
Belize
KP
Korea, Democratic
People’s Republic of
Canada
French Guiana
Ghana
Gibraltar
KR
KW
KY
KZ
Korea, Republic of
Kuwait
Cayman Islands
Kazakhstan
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Central African Republic
Congo
CG
CH
CI
GL
Greenland
Gambia
Guinea
Switzerland
Côte d’Ivoire
Cook Islands
Chile
GM
GN
GP
GQ
LA
Lao People’s Democratic
Republic
CK
CL
Guadeloupe
Equatorial Guinea
LB
LC
Lebanon
Saint Lucia
English
11
LI
Liechtenstein
Sri Lanka
PE
PF
Peru
TJ
Tajikistan
Tokelau
LK
French Polynesia
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Pakistan
TK
TM
TN
TO
TP
TR
TT
LR
Liberia
PG
PH
PK
PL
Turkmenistan
Tunisia
LS
Lesotho
LT
Lithuania
Tonga
LU
Luxembourg
Latvia
Poland
East Timor
Turkey
LV
PM
Saint Pierre and
Miquelon
LY
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Morocco
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
MA
MC
MD
MG
MH
ML
MM
MN
MO
PN
PR
PT
Pitcairn
TV
TW
Monaco
Puerto Rico
Portugal
Taiwan, Province of
China
Moldova, Republic of
Madagascar
Marshall Islands
Mali
PW
PY
QA
RE
Palau
TZ
Tanzania, United
Republic of
Paraguay
Qatar
UA
UG
UM
Ukraine
Uganda
Myanmar
Runion
Mongolia
RO
RU
RW
SA
SB
SC
SD
SE
Romania
United States Minor
Outlying Islands
Macau
Russian Federation
Rwanda
US
UY
UZ
United States
Uruguay
MP
Northern Mariana
Islands
Saudi Arabia
Solomon Islands
Seychelles
MQ
MR
MS
MT
MU
MV
MW
MX
MY
MZ
NA
NC
NE
Martinique
Mauritania
Montserrat
Malta
Uzbekistan
VA
Vatican City State
(Holy See)
Sudan
Sweden
VC
Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines
Mauritius
Maldives
Malawi
SG
SH
SI
Singapore
Saint Helena
Slovenia
VE
VG
VI
Venezuela
Virgin Islands (British)
Virgin Islands (U.S.)
Vietnam
Mexico
SJ
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Slovakia
Malaysia
Mozambique
Namibia
New Caledonia
Niger
SK
SL
VN
VU
Sierra Leone
San Marino
Senegal
Vanuatu
SM
SN
SO
SR
ST
WF
Wallis and Futuna
Islands
Somalia
WS
YE
Samoa
NF
Norfolk Island
Nigeria
Suriname
Yemen
NG
NI
Sao Tome and Principe
El Salvador
Syrian Arab Republic
Swaziland
Turks and Caicos Islands
Chad
YT
Mayotte
Yugoslavia
South Africa
Zambia
Nicaragua
Netherlands
Norway
SV
SY
SZ
TC
YU
ZA
ZM
ZR
ZW
NL
NO
NP
NR
NU
NZ
OM
PA
Nepal
Zaire
Nauru
TD
Zimbabwe
Niue
TF
French Southern
Territories
New Zealand
Oman
TG
TH
Togo
Panama
Thailand
RSDX-02 DVD Receiver
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CD Player/CDR Recorder.................................. 17
Audio Tape Recorder ........................................ 17
Basic Operations ..................................20
Contents
Power On/Off
.................................... 20
.......................................... 20
........................... 20
P6-F
Important Safety Instructions .................3
1: Controls and Connections ............................... 4
2: RR-1070 Remote Control ............................... 5
3: Connecting the Speakers ................................ 6
4: Connecting the TV .......................................... 7
AM Antenna
FM Antenna
AC Input
.............................................. 17
.............................................. 18
................................................... 18
SLEEP Timer
Volume Adjustments
Muting the Sound
...................................... 20
P2-C
Changing Display Brightness
................. 20
OPERATING THE RSDX-02
18
Selecting Source Inputs .........................20
5: Connecting a Cable, Satellite, or
HDTV set-top box ........................................... 7
Selecting an Input from the Front Panel
................................ 20
Front Panel Overview ..........................18
6: Connecting a VCR ........................................... 8
7: Connecting a CD Player/CDR Recorder ........... 8
8: Connecting an Analog Audio Tape Recorder .... 9
9: Connecting AM and FM antennae ................... 9
10: Parental Lock Country Codes...................... 10
STANDBY Button
DVD Drawer
....................................... 18
.............................................. 18
.......... 18
Selecting an Input from the Remote
................................................... 20
Input Buttons
VOLUME Control
DVD Audio LED
Changing Input Name
............................... 20
P6-C
........................................ 18
......................................... 18
Selecting Digital or Analog Inputs
Selecting the Digital Signal
... 21
P6-D
...... 21
INPUT AG/DG Button
................................ 18
...................... 18
Attenuating Analog Inputs
Activating Record Mode
......................... 21
About Rotel .........................................14
SURROUND ON/OFF Button
SURROUND MODE Button
............................. 21
Getting Started ....................................14
Features .......................................................... 14
Audio Features................................................. 14
Other Features ................................................. 14
Supplied Accessories......................................... 14
A Few Precautions ............................................ 14
Placement ....................................................... 14
.......................... 18
Surround Modes ...................................21
LCD Display
.............................................. 18
Dolby Surround
Dolby Pro Logic II ............................................ 21
DVD Transport Buttons
................................ 19
Dolby Digital ................................................... 22
DTS 5.1 ........................................................... 22
All-Channel Stereo ........................................... 22
DSP ................................................................. 22
Surround Off ................................................... 22
SETTING Button
ADJUST button
MEMORY Button
CONTROL Buttons
Remote Sensor
......................................... 19
.......................................... 19
........................................ 19
...................................... 19
.......................................... 19
CONNECTIONS
15
Manually Selecting Surround Modes ......22
Remote Control Overview ....................19
P2-G
Notes on connections ............................15
Cable selection ................................................. 15
Video Connections ............................................ 15
Digital Audio ................................................... 15
Surround Sound On/Off
................. 22
Programming the RR-1070
P2-F
Selecting a Surround Sound Mode
... 22
MENU Button
............................................ 19
Using the RR-1070
ROTEL Button
Tuner Controls ......................................22
............................................ 19
Selecting FM/AM
............................ 22
...................... 22
Changing Pages
PAGE Buttons
Making Connections..............................16
Tuning from the Front Panel
Tuning from the Remote
............................................ 19
.......................................... 19
....................................... 19
...................................... 20
............................................ 20
P4-E
Connecting Speakers
................... 16
............................ 16
........... 16
................. 23
POWER Button
VOLUME Buttons
CHANNEL Buttons
HOME Button
Connecting a Subwoofer
Connecting the TV Monitor
Setting the PAL/NTSC Switch
Storing/Tuning Station Presets
from the Front Panel
.......................... 23
Storing/Tuning Station Presets
..................... 16
from the Remote
P4-D ........................ 23
Connecting a Cable, Satellite, or
HDTV Set-top Box
P4-C
MUTE Button
............................................. 20
Changing the FM MODE
.................. 23
.......... 16
VCR or Digital Video Recorder
................................ 17
English
13
P1-D
Program Play
.................. 28
DVD PLAYER
23
CHOICE MENU SYSTEM
32
MP3 and JPEG files ..............................28
Control Menu ................................................... 28
Additional JPEG features .................................. 28
Using the Choice Menus P1-E P1-D .............. 32
About Discs ..........................................23
Disc Formats .................................................... 23
DVD Region Codes ........................................... 23
Disc Structure .................................................. 24
Digital Audio Formats ...................................... 24
Language Menu ....................................33
Menu Language ............................................... 33
Audio Language............................................... 33
Subtitle ............................................................ 33
On Screen Language ........................................ 33
SETUP
28
Playing DVDs .......................................24
Quick Setup..........................................28
P3-G
Inserting a Disc
.............................. 24
................................ 24
................... 24
Picture Menu........................................33
Monitor Type ................................................... 33
Picture Source .................................................. 34
Screen Saver.................................................... 34
MP3/JPEG ....................................................... 34
Comprehensive Setup ...........................29
Playing a Disc
Setup Procedure .............................................. 29
Stopping Disc Playback
Pause/Still Frame
Skip forward/back
Subwoofer Setting
(SUBWFR) ....................................................... 29
.......................... 24
Speaker Settings
......................................... 24
(FRNT SP, CNTR SP, SURR SP) ............................ 29
Audio Menu .........................................34
L/R Balance .................................................... 34
Bass ................................................................ 34
Treble .............................................................. 34
LFE Attenuation ............................................... 34
Dynamic Range Compression ........................... 34
High Speed Play
Slow Speed Play
.................................... 25
Delay Settings
(FRNT D, CNTR D, SURR D) .............................. 29
.................................... 25
Crossover Frequency Setting
(CROSS)........................................................... 30
P1-D
On-Screen Display (OSD)
............ 25
P1-D
Time Display
.............................. 25
LFE Attenuation Setting
(LFE) ............................................................... 30
Advanced Features ...............................25
Dynamic Range Compression
(D.COMP) ........................................................ 30
P2-E
Progressive Scan
(NTSC only) ..................................................... 25
Speaker Setting Menu ..........................35
Size ................................................................. 35
Level ............................................................... 35
Distance .......................................................... 35
Crossover ........................................................ 35
Return to Initial ............................................... 35
Digital Input Assignment
(DGT) .............................................................. 30
Zoom P2-D P1-D ......................................... 25
Selecting a Scene Angle
......................... 26
Automatic Surround Mode
(AUTO SR) ....................................................... 30
P3-C
Selecting Subtitles
................................. 26
Selecting Audio Tracks P3-D ........................... 26
Quick Setup ..................................................... 31
Setting Video Picture Adjustments (VFP)
P6-E P1-D ................................................... 26
Video Output Mode
(VOUT) ............................................................ 31
Others Menu ........................................36
Resume ........................................................... 36
On-Screen Guide .............................................. 36
Auto Standby ................................................... 36
Parental Lock .................................................. 36
To Change Parental Lock Settings ..................... 37
P3-F
Still Pictures on DVD-A Disc
................... 26
Sound Adjustments ...............................31
Playing Specific Selections ....................26
Setup Procedure .............................................. 31
Find Scenes from a DVD Menu
Front Speaker Balance
(BAL)............................................................... 31
P1-C P1-D
........................................ 26
Find a Scene from a Video CD/SVCD Menu
Tone Adjustments
P4-F
................................................... 26
(BASS and TREBLE)
..................... 31
Selecting a Title/Group P4-G
.... 27
Speaker Levels
Playback with Parental Lock P1-D
....... 37
(SUBWFR, CENTER, SURR L, SURR R)
P5-C P5-D P5-E ................... 32
Entering a Scene Number
Specifications .......................................38
P1-D
........................................ 27
DSP Effect LEVEL
Find a Location with Time Search
P5-F
(EFFECT)
............................................... 32
P1-D
Repeat Play
Random Play
........................................ 27
Subwoofer Audio Position
(AUDIO POS) P2-H P1-D .............................. 32
P1-D P3-E
..................... 27
P1-D .............................. 28
RSDX-02 DVD Receiver
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• Supports the following digital audio formats:
Dolby Digital®
Getting Started
About Rotel
DTS® (Digital Theater Systems)
DVD-Audio
Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RSDX-02
DVD Receiver. With its precision transport,
comprehensive digital processing, and Rotel’s
Balanced Design, the RSDX-02 ensures the high-
est level of audio performance. When used
in a high-quality audio system, your DVD re-
ceiver will provide years of enjoyment.
A family whose passionate interest in music
led them to manufacture high fidelity compo-
nents of uncompromising quality founded Rotel
40 years ago. Through the years that passion
has remained undiminished and the family goal
of providing exceptional value for audiophiles
and music lovers regardless of their budget,
is shared by all Rotel employees.
MLP® (Meridian Lossless Packing)
MP3 (MPEG 1, Layer 3)
Linear PCM
• Two digital inputs plus digital outputs
• Composite video, S-Video, and Component
Video outputs
The RSDX-02 is a multipurpose receiver con-
sisting of four components in one:
The engineers work as a close team, listen-
ing to, and fine tuning each new product until
it reaches their exacting musical standards.
They are free to choose components from
around the world in order to make that prod-
uct the best they can. You are likely to find
capacitors from the United Kingdom and
Germany, semi conductors from Japan or the
United States, while toroidal power transformers
are manufactured in Rotel’s own factory.
• Composite video and S-Video inputs
• DVD Player
Other Features
• AM/FM Tuner
• User-friendly On-Screen Displays
• Digital Surround Sound Processor
• 5-Channel Amplifier
• Full-featured touch-screen universal remote
control
equipped to handle video and audio discs in
a wide range of formats including DVD-Au-
dio, DVD-Video, Audio CD, Video CD, and
SVCD.
• Parental lock
Supplied Accessories
• RR-1070 Remote Control Unit, with NiMH
Rechargable batteries, AC/DC Adaptor
and AC Cord (1)
• AM Antenna
• FM Antenna
Rotel’s reputation for excellence has been
earned through hundreds of good reviews and
awards from the most respected reviewers in
the industry, who listen to music every day.
Their comments keep the company true to its
goal – the pursuit of equipment that is musi-
cal, reliable and affordable.
Features
• DVD formats include DVD-Audio, DVD-
Video, Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD, MP3,
and JPEG
• Instruction manual (1)
• AC Power Cord (1)
• Progressive scan with reverse 3:2 pulldown
for film sources.
All of us at Rotel, thank you for buying this
product and hope it will bring you many years
of enjoyment.
A Few Precautions
• Special playback functions such as frame-
by-frame, zoom, and variable slow-motion
and high-speed play.
Please read this manual carefully. In addition
to installation and operating instructions, it will
help you get optimum performance from your
new DVD player. Please contact your autho-
rized Rotel retailer for answers to any ques-
tions you might have. In addition, all of us at
Rotel welcome your questions and comments.
• DVD-Video features include Multi-angle,
Multi-language subtitles, and Multi-language
audio.
Audio Features
Save the RSDX-02 shipping carton and all en-
closed packing material for future use. Ship-
ping or moving the RSDX-02 in anything other
than the original packing material may result
in damage that is not covered by the warranty.
• Supported audio formats include sampling
frequencies up to 192 kHz, linear PCM
encoding, up to 24-bit resolution, and MLP.
DVD-Audio supports up to 6 channels at
sample rates of 48, 96, or 192 kHz and
sample sizes of 16, 20, or 24 bits.
DVDVideo supports 2 channels at sample
rates of 48 and 96 kHz and sample sizes
of 16, 20, or 24 bits. Audio CD/Video
CD is limited to 2 channels, 44.1 kHz at
16 bits.
Placement
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Use common sense when placing the RSDX-02
in a cabinet or when stacking other equipment.
Make sure that the shelf or cabinet can sup-
port its weight. Do not stack heavy compo-
nents on top of the RSDX-02. Avoid placing
the unit where it may be subject to excessive
heat such as on top of a large power ampli-
fier or near a heat register. For best perfor-
mance, avoid placing the unit where it may
be subject to vibration, such as near a speaker.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater System, Inc.
US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued
and pending. "DTS", "DTS Digital Surround", are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc."
This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassem-
bly is prohibited.
English
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Cable selection
To simply system configuration, determine which
type of video connection is available on all
of your source components and then use that
type for every connection. For example, if
your VCR, cable box, and TV all have com-
posite video connections, simplify your system
by using composite video connections every-
where.
CONNECTIONS
Although, the RSDX-02’s rear panel looks
daunting, connecting the unit to your system
is straightforward.
Use standard audio cables with RCA connec-
tors for all analog audio connections. Use the
following color code:
Left channel audio: white
Right channel audio: red
There are connections for each of the five
speakers in a 5.1 channel surround system.
In addition, a subwoofer output is provided
for connecting an optional powered subwoofer.
You can choose among three different types
of video cables. For composite video, use a
single 75 ohm video cable with an RCA con-
nector at each end. For S-Video, use an S-Video
cable with a special multi-pin connector at each
end. For component video, use a set of three
matching 75 ohm video cables with RCA
connectors at each end. Use the following
standard color code:
This simple configuration may not be ideal in
every situation. For example, with a high-
definition TV set, you must use component video
connections in order to send a progressive scan
signal from the built-in DVD player to the TV
set. Since your VCR doesn’t have component
video connections, you will be forced to use
two different types of video connections. This
will require connecting the RSDX-02 to the TV
set with two different types of connections, one
to each of two inputs on the TV.
Each of the source components (VCR, TV set-
top box, tape recorder, CD player) in the sys-
tem is connected to the RSDX-02 inputs with
a pair of standard RCA cables for analog au-
dio, a video connection (composite, S-Video,
or Component Video), and an optional digi-
tal audio cable (coax or optical).
Composite video: yellow
The video signal from the RSDX-02 is sent to
the TV monitor using your choice of compos-
ite video, S-Video, or Component Video con-
nections.
Component video (Y): green
Component video (PB): blue
Component video (PR): red
Digital Audio
Surround sound formats like Dolby Digital and
DTS are digital recordings. The RSDX-02 can
only decode them when a digital input signal
is available from the source component. A digi-
tal signal is automatically available from the
built-in DVD player so that you can enjoy 5.1
channel sound from Dolby Digital and DTS
encoded discs. In addition, the RSDX-02 pro-
vides connections for digital signals from two
more components, one using a digital coax
cable and one using an optical digital cable.
NOTE: Do not use standard audio cables in
place of 75 ohm video cables. Audio cables
will usually pass the signal, but will degrade
the quality.
The supplied AM and FM antennae are con-
nected to the antenna inputs.
Finally, the AC power cord is plugged into the
back panel of the RSDX-02 and then into an
AC wall outlet.
Use standard optical digital cables for opti-
cal digital signals. Be sure to remove the pro-
tective covers from the back-panel jacks and/
or from the ends of the cable. Use 75 ohm
digital audio cables with an RCA connector
on each end for coax digital audio.
Notes on connections
There are many ways to configure and hook-
up a surround sound audio system. It is not
possible to cover every configuration in this
manual; therefore, we describe the typical
connections that will work well in a majority
of situations.
Coax digital: orange
These digital inputs should be used for any
other components that can deliver a Dolby
Digital signal, such as HDTV receivers, DSB
satellite receivers, or digital cable boxes. You
might also use a digital connection for a CD
player/recorder.
NOTE: You can substitute a 75 ohm video cable
for a coax digital cable, but do not substitute
conventional audio interconnect cables for
digital signals.
The following topics cover a variety of issues
that you might consider when deciding how
to configure your system.
When making signal connections, follow the
color codes carefully at both ends of each cable.
The RSDX-02 has an optical digital output to
send the digital signal from any of the digital
inputs to a digital recorder. When a digital
input source signal is selected for listening, that
signal is automatically sent to both digital
outputs for recording.
NOTE: Do not plug any system component
into an AC source until all connections have
been properly made.
Video Connections
There are three types of video connections
which can be used to connect source compo-
nents to the RSDX-02 or the RSDX-02 to your
TV set: composite video (good quality), S-Video
(better quality), and component video (best
quality). The RSDX-02 cannot convert one type
of video to another; therefore, if you use one
type of connection for a source component,
you must also use the same type of connec-
tion to the TV set.
NOTE: When using digital connections, you
may also want to make the corresponding
analog audio input connections.
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5. Connect the surround left speaker to binding
posts labeled SURROUND SPEAKER LEFT.
Setting the PAL/NTSC Switch
Making Connections
See Figure 1
NOTE: Be sure that no loose wire strands can
touch adjacent wires or connectors.
Connecting Speakers
Various regions of the world use two differ-
ent video standards. The US and Japan use
the NTSC video standard; European countries
use the PAL standard. The output of the RSDX-02
must be set to match the standard your TV
accepts. Put the switch in the left position for
use with PAL TVs. Put it in the right position
for the use with NTSC TVs.
See Figure 3
After you have connected the speakers, you
need to configure the RSDX-02 for the size and
style of speakers in your system and calibrate
the relative volume levels of the speakers us-
ing the built-in test tones. See the Setup sec-
tion of this manual.
The RSDX-02 has built-in amplifiers to power
all five speakers in a 5.1 surround sound au-
dio system: right/left front speakers, center
channel speaker, and right/left surround speak-
ers. There are five pairs of binding post con-
nections (one pair for each speaker) which
accept bare wire, spade lugs, or banana plug
connectors (in some markets).
NOTE: Do not change the PAL/NTSC switch
when the RSDX-02 is turned on. The unit must
be unplugged, or in standby mode when
changing the setting.
Connecting a Subwoofer
See Figure 3
NOTE: Speakers should have an impedance
To hook up a powered subwoofer, connect a
standard RCA audio cable from the SUB-
WOOFER OUT jack on the back panel of the
RSDX-02 to the RCA input on the subwoofer’s
power amp.
of 8 ohms or higher.
This setting relates to the hardware configu-
ration of your TV set and other components.
Regardless of the setting, the RSDX-02 can play
DVD discs encoded in either PAL or NTSC
formats, converting the signal to the output
selected with the NTSC/PAL switch.
Each pair of connectors is color-coded for
polarity: red for positive and black for nega-
tive. Speakers and speaker wire are also
marked for polarity. For proper performance,
you must observe this polarity at all speaker
connections. Always connect the positive ter-
minal of each speaker to the red speaker ter-
minal on the RSDX-02 and the negative speaker
terminal to the corresponding black connec-
tor on the RSDX-02.
After you have connected the subwoofer, you
need to configure the RSDX-02 to use the sub-
woofer and calibrate the relative volume level
of the subwoofer using the built-in test tones.
See the Setup section of this manual.
Connecting a Cable, Satellite,
or HDTV Set-top Box
Connecting the TV Monitor
See Figure 5
Route the wires from the RSDX-02 to the speak-
ers. Leave enough slack so you can move the
components to allow access to the speaker con-
nectors. If you are using banana plugs, con-
nect them to the wires and then plug into the
backs of the binding posts. The collars of the
binding posts should be screwed in all the way
(clockwise). If you are using terminal lugs,
connect them to the wires. If you are attach-
ing bare wires directly to the binding posts,
separate the wire conductors and strip back
the insulation from the end of each conduc-
tor. Be careful not to cut into the wire strands.
Unscrew the binding post collars. Place the
connector lug around the binding post shaft
or the bare wire through the hole in the bind-
ing post. Turn the collar clockwise to clamp
the connector lug or wire firmly in place.
This section describes the hook-up of advanced
HDTV set-top boxes, digital/HDTV cable boxes,
and DBS satellite receivers. Older style cable
boxes that are connected with RF antenna
cables are connected directly to the TV, not
to the RSDX-02.
See Figure 4
You can connect the RSDX-02 to your TV set
with one or more of the following types of video
connection: composite video, S-Video, and/
or component video cables.
Video connections:
1. For composite video output, connect the
composite MONITOR OUT jack
back of the RSDX-02 to a composite video
input on the TV.
on the
Your set-top box may have composite video
or S-Video outputs. Choose whichever type
of connection is appropriate for your system,
keeping in mind that there must be a corre-
sponding connection of the same type from
the RSDX-02 to the TV.
2. For S-Video output, connect the S-Video
MONITOR OUT jack
the RSDX-02 to an S-Video video input on
the TV.
on the back of
1. For composite video, connect a compos-
ite video cable from the video output of
the set-top box to the DBS IN VIDEO input
on the RSDX-02.
3. For component video output, connect the
three component DVD COMPONENT
1. Connect the front right speaker to binding
posts labeled FRONT SPEAKER RIGHT.
VIDEO OUT jacks
RSDX-02 to the corresponding jacks of the
component video input on the TV.
on the back of the
2. For S-Video, connect an S-Video cable from
the video output of the set-top box to the
2. Connect the front left speaker to binding
posts labeled FRONT SPEAKER LEFT.
DBS IN S-VIDEO input
on the RSDX-02.
Select the appropriate input on the TV to view
the picture from the RSDX-02.
3. For component video HDTV signals, con-
nect three component video cables from
the video output of the set-top box directly
to a corresponding input on the TV.
3. Connect the center channel speaker to
binding posts labeled CENTER SPEAKER.
NOTE: You must configure the RSDX-02 for
operation with either an NTSC or PAL stan-
dard TV. See the following section.
4. Connect the surround right speaker to bind-
ing posts labeled SURROUND SPEAKER
RIGHT.
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Audio connections:
Audio connections:
Digital Audio connections:
Connect the left and right analog audio out-
puts from the set-top box to the AUDIO DBS
Connect the left and right analog audio out-
puts from the VCR to the AUDIO VCR IN LEFT
If your CD/CDR has digital audio connections,
you should connect them to the RSDX-02.
IN LEFT & RIGHT jacks
using a standard RCA stereo audio cable.
on the RSDX-02
& RIGHT jacks
dard RCA stereo audio cable. Connect the
AUDIO VCR OUT LEFT & RIGHT audio out-
on the RSDX-02 using a stan-
1. If the CD/CDR has a coax digital output,
connect it to the DIGITAL 1 (DBS) input
on the RSDX-02 using a coax digital cable.
The RSDX-02 will need to be reconfigured
to associate this input with the TAPE/CDR
input. See the Setup section of this manual.
Digital Audio connection:
puts
on the RSDX-02 to the left and right
If your set-top box has a digital audio output,
you should connect it to the RSDX-02 for play-
back of Dolby Digital broadcasts.
audio inputs on the VCR.
Digital Audio connection
(for digital video recorders):
2. If the CD/CDR has an optical digital out-
put, connect it to the DIGITAL 2 (TV) input
on the RSDX-02 using an optical digi-
tal cable. The RSDX-02 will need to be
reconfigured to associate this input with the
TAPE/CDR input. See the Setup section of
this manual.
1. If the set-top box has a coax digital out-
put, connect it to the DIGITAL 1 (DBS) in-
If your video recorder has a digital audio output,
you should connect it to the RSDX-02 for play-
back of Dolby Digital recordings.
put
on the RSDX-02 using a coax digi-
tal cable. The RSDX-02 is pre-configured
to use this digital input for the set-top box.
1. If the video recorder has a coax digital out-
put, connect it to the DIGITAL 1 (DBS) in-
2. If the set-top box only has an optical digi-
tal output, connect it to the DIGITAL 2 (TV)
put
on the RSDX-02 using a coax digi-
tal cable. The RSDX-02 will need to be
reconfigured to associate this input with the
VCR input. See the Setup section of this
manual.
3. When using a CDR recorder, connect the
input
on the RSDX-02 using an optical
DIGITAL OUT connector
on the RSDX-02
digital cable. The RSDX-02 will need to be
reconfigured to associate this input with the
set-top box input. See the Setup section of
this manual.
to the digital input on the CDR with an
optical digital cable.
2. If the video recorder has an optical digi-
tal output, connect it to the DIGITAL 2 (TV)
NOTE: No video connections are required for
an CD player/CDR recorder.
VCR or Digital Video Recorder
input
on the RSDX-02 using an optical
digital cable. The RSDX-02 will need to be
reconfigured to associate this input with the
VCR input. See the Setup section of this
manual.
Audio Tape Recorder
See Figure 8
See Figure 6
This section describes the hook-up of hi-fi VCRs
with audio and video outputs. VCRs connected
with RF antenna cables are connected directly
to the TV, not to the RSDX-02.
Audio Connections:
3. Connect the DIGITAL OUT connector
on the RSDX-02 to the digital input on the
video recorder with an optical digital cable.
1. Connect the left and right analog audio
outputs from the audio recorder to the LEFT/
RIGHT AUDIO TAPE/CDR IN jacks
the RSDX-02 with a standard RCA stereo
audio cable.
on
Video connections:
CD Player/CDR Recorder
See Figure 7
Your VCR may have composite video or S-Video
outputs. Choose whichever type of connection
is appropriate for your system, keeping in mind
that there must be a corresponding connec-
tion of the same type from the RSDX-02 to the
TV.
2. Connect the LEFT/RIGHT AUDIO TAPE/
Audio Connections:
CDR OUT jacks
to the audio inputs on
the tape recorder.
1. Connect the left and right analog audio
outputs from a CD/CDR to the LEFT/RIGHT
NOTE: No video or digital connections are
required for an audio tape recorder.
AUDIO TAPE/CDR IN jacks
on the
1. For composite video, connect a compos-
ite video cable from the video output of
the VCR to the VIDEO VCR IN input
on the RSDX-02. Connect the VIDEO VCR
RSDX-02 with a standard RCA stereo au-
dio cable.
AM Antenna
2. With a CDR recorder, connect the LEFT/
RIGHT AUDIO TAPE/CDR OUT jacks
to the audio inputs on the CDR.
See Figure 9
OUT output
posite video input on VCR
on the RSDX-02 to the com-
The RSDX-02 includes a plastic loop antenna
to receive AM radio signals. Remove this
antenna from the box and locate it near the
RSDX-02. It can be tacked to a wall, using the
mounting tab provided. Alternatively, you can
fold the center portion of the antenna to form
a tabletop stand.
2. For S-Video, connect an S-Video cable from
the video output of the VCR to the S-VIDEO
VCR IN input
the S-VIDEO VCR OUT output
RSDX-02 to the S-Video input on VCR.
on the RSDX-02. Connect
on the
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Connect the 300 ohm twin-conductor wire from
the loop antenna to the push terminals labeled
AM LOOP, attaching one wire to each termi-
nal. It does not matter which wire attaches to
which terminal, but make sure that the con-
nections are solid and that the two wires do
not touch.
VOLUME Control
OPERATING THE RSDX-02
Considering its large number of features, the
RSDX-02 is easy to operate.
The large knob at the right side of the front
panel is the master VOLUME control, adjust-
ing the output level of all channels simulta-
neously.
The RSDX-02 can be operated from the front
panel or the remote control. Front panel con-
trols are simple to use, with just a few buttons,
some of which guide you through menu op-
tions. The remote control provides more com-
plete control options.
DVD Audio LED
You may need to rotate or otherwise reorient
the antenna to find the best position.
An LED indicator lights when a DVD Audio
disc is playing.
NOTE: To use an outdoor antenna, connect its
300 ohm twin-conductor wire to the termi-
nals in place of the loop antenna.
INPUT AG/DG Button
This section of the manual starts with explain-
ing the basic layout and function of the front
panel and the remote control. Then, we ex-
plain the basic operations such as turning the
unit on and off, adjusting volume, selecting a
source for listening, etc. Following this are
sections covering the operation of the built-in
DVD player and AM/FM tuner.
Selects either the digital input or the analog
audio input for the currently selected source.
Normally, this button can be left in the default
DIGITAL AUTO mode which will use the digi-
tal input, switching only to the analog input if
no digital signal is present.
FM Antenna
See Figure 9
The RSDX-02 is supplied with a T-shaped indoor
FM antenna. Connect the coax F-type plug to
the FM antenna connector on the RSDX-02. For
best reception, unfold the T-shaped antenna.
Eyelets at both ends of the T allow tacking the
antenna to a wall, if desired. Experiment with
positioning for best reception.
NOTE: The INPUTAG/DG button is also used
to reduce the input level for an analog input
to match the other input levels or reduce dis-
tortion.
Throughout this manual, numbers in gray boxes
refer to the RSDX-02 illustration at the front of
this manual. Letters refer to the RR-1070 re-
mote illustration. When both appear, the func-
tion is found on both the RSDX-02 and the re-
mote. When only one appears, that function
is found only on the RSDX-02 or the remote.
SURROUND ON/OFF Button
NOTE: To use an outdoor antenna, connect its
75 ohm coax lead wire to the FM connector
instead of the indoor wire antenna, only af-
ter a professional contractor has installed the
antenna system in accordance with local elec-
trical codes.
Selects either 2-channel STEREO mode or multi-
channel SURROUND MODE for the currently
selected source.
Front Panel Overview
NOTE: The surround mode is memorized in-
dependently for each INPUT button.
The following is a brief overview of the con-
trol and features on the front panel of the
RSDX-02. Details concerning the use of these
controls are provided in subsequent sections
of this manual describing various tasks.
AC Input
SURROUND MODE Button
Your RSDX-02 is configured at the factory for
the proper AC line voltage in the country where
you purchased it (USA: 115 volts/60Hz AC
or CE: 230 volts /50 Hz AC ). The AC line
configuration is noted on a decal on the back
of your unit.
Sets the desired multi-channel surround mode
for 2-channel stereo inputs. Surround modes
for multichannel inputs (such as Dolby Digital
5.1 and DTS 5.1) are generally activated
automatically.
STANDBY Button
The front panel STANDBY button works as a
power switch, activating the unit (ON) or putting
it into a standby mode (OFF).
NOTE: The SURROUND MODE button is also
used to activate a special record mode which
allows recording a 2-channel downmix from
multi-channel digital inputs.
Plug the supplied cord into the AC INPUT
receptacle on the back of the unit. Then, plug
the power cord into an AC wall outlet.
DVD Drawer
NOTE: Memorized settings and video labels
are preserved indefinitely, even if the RSDX-02
is disconnected from AC power.
A slide-out drawer for inserting DVDs.
LCD Display
Input Buttons
In the center of the front panel is an LCD dis-
play. The display provides status information
while operating the unit.
Press any of the six buttons to select and source
for listening/viewing: DVD, DBS, VCR, TV,
TAPE/CDR, or AM/FM.
NOTE: The TAPE/CDR button is also used when
programming a custom name for an input
source.
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DVD Transport Buttons
Using the RR-1070
ROTEL Button
Remote Control Overview
Six rectangular buttons provide standard trans-
port controls for the DVD player: OPEN/
CLOSE, TRACK UP/DOWN, STOP, PLAY, and
PAUSE.
See Figure 2
See Figure 2
The RSDX-02 includes a full-function touch
screen universal remote control that can op-
erate the RSDX-02 and other audio/video
components.
To use the RR-1070 remote with the RSDX-02,
press the ROTEL virtual button on the home
page of the remote control. The touch screen
display will change to the first of six pages of
commands for the RSDX-02. Each page is
identified by the name ROTEL at the top.
SETTING Button
A separate manual gives detailed instructions
on programming and using the RR-1070 to
replace all of the remote controls in your sys-
tem. The RR-1070 manual covers many extra
features (such as custom labeling of remote
buttons that appear in its LCD display). To avoid
duplication, we provide only basic informa-
tion about using the RR-1070 to operate the
RSDX-02 in this manual.
The SETTING button steps through various
configuration options which should be set after
initial installation of the RSDX-02, including the
number and size of the speakers, subwoofer
settings, etc.
If you do not see one of the Rotel touch screen
pages, press the HOME virtual button on any
page to return to the home page where you
can press the ROTEL button.
ADJUST button
Changing Pages
PAGE Buttons
The ADJUST button steps through the available
adjustments that can be made while using the
RSDX-02.
See Figure 2
NOTE: Some of the RSDX-02 functions appear
on the front panel and the remote. Through-
out this manual, letters in gray boxes refers
to the labeled illustration of the remote at the
front of this manual; numbers in gray boxes
refer to the front panel illustration.
There are six pages of touch screen commands
for the Rotel RSDX-02. From any of these pages,
press the up or down PAGE buttons at the
bottom of the touch screen to move forward
or back to the next page. Each page number
is displayed between the two PAGE buttons,
for example: PAGE 1/6 indicating the first of
six available pages.
MEMORY Button
Press the MEMORY button to store adjustments,
settings, or memorized AM/FM presets.
CONTROL Buttons
The remote control includes five hard buttons
POWER, CHANNEL UP/DOWN, and VOL-
UME UP/DOWN. The other remote control
commands are used by touching “virtual”
buttons appearing on the large touch screen
panel on the remote.
Four cursor buttons used in navigating settings
and adjustment s. Use the UP/DOWN buttons
to scroll through lists of options. Use the LEFT/
RIGHT buttons to change a setting.
Throughout this manual, remote control com-
mands that are available on any of these pages
or on the remote’s hard buttons are indicated
with a single letter in a gray box, referring to
the remote illustration (Figure 2) at the front
of this manual. Commands which appear only
on of the six Rotel pages will be indicated with
the page number followed by a letter, for
For example, to tune a radio station while in
FM mode, press the UP/DOWN buttons un-
til the word TUNING appears in the display.
Then, use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to tune to
a new station frequency.
Programming the RR-1070
MENU Button
See Figure 2
Before using the the RR-1070, you may need
to program it to operate the RSDX-02. Detailed
programming instructions are contained in the
separate remote control owner’s manual. Or,
follow these simple instructions:
example:
indicating a command on Page
Remote Sensor
3. Again these indicators appear on the re-
mote illustration for easy reference.
This sensor receives IR signals from the remote
control. Do not block this sensor.
POWER Button
1. Touch the MENU command at the bottom
left of the touch-screen on the remote.
The POWER hard button on the remote pro-
vides the same function as the STANDBY but-
ton on the front panel. Press the button once
to activate the unit; press again to put the unit
into standby mode.
2. Touch the SETUP command on the touch
screen.
3. Touch the BRAND NAME command on the
touch screen.
VOLUME Buttons
4. Touch the ROTEL command on the screen.
Two hard buttons on the remote, labeled VOL
+ and VOL –, control the master VOLUME,
adjusting the output level of all channels simul-
taneously.
5. Select and touch the RSDX-02 US command
on the touch screen and wait afew seconds.
6. Touch the OK command on the touch screen
and wait afew seconds.
7. Touch the HOME command at the bottom
center of the touch screen.
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P6-F
CHANNEL Buttons
SLEEP Timer
Selecting Source Inputs
Up to six source components, including the built-
in DVD player and FM/AM tuner, can be se-
lected for listening and/or viewing with the
RSDX-02. Selecting a source input can be done
from the front panel or the remote control.
Two hard buttons on the remote control, la-
beled CH + and CH –, are used when oper-
ating the RSDX-02’s DVD player or AM/FM
Tuner. In DVD mode, these buttons are used
to select the next Track, backward or forward.
In AM/FM mode, the buttons tune up or down.
The RSDX-02 sleep function turns the unit off
automatically after a specified amount of time.
Press the SLEEP command on page 6 of the
remote to activate the sleep function. Each ad-
ditional press of the button increases the length
of time before the unit turns off.
1st press: 10 minutes
2nd press: 20 minutes
3rd press: 30 minutes
4th press: 60 minutes
HOME Button
Selecting an Input from the
Front Panel
The HOME virtual button appears at the bot-
tom of the touch-screen on every ROTEL or other
device page. Press HOME to return to the main
touch-screen page.
To select an input source from the front panel,
press any of the six input selector buttons. The
name of the selected input appears in the front
panel display.
5th press: 90 minutes
6th press: 120 minutes
7th press: 150 minutes
8th press: 0 minutes (sleep timer cancelled)
MUTE Button
NOTE: When the TAPE/CDR button is pressed,
either TAPE or CDR appears in the front panel,
depending on which name is assigned to the
input. See Changing Input Name below.
The MUTE virtual button also appears at the
bottom of the touch-screen on every ROTEL
page. Press the MUTE command to temporarily
reduce the volume level to zero. Press the button
again to restore the volume to the previous
setting.
A SLEEP indicator and with the amount of time
is shown in the front panel display. The time
remaining before the sleep timer turns the unit
off can be displayed with a single button press.
Selecting an Input
from the Remote
Volume Adjustments
The listening volume of the RSDX-02 can be
adjusted from the front panel or the remote.
To select an input from the remote control, push
any of the input source commands on Page
1 or Page 2.
Basic Operations
Front Panel: Rotate the front panel VOLUME
control clockwise to increase the volume, coun-
terclockwise to decrease.
This section covers the basic operating con-
trols of the RSDX-02 and the remote.
Four of the inputs (DVD, DBS, TV, CDR) are
available on Page 1 of the remote screens.
An additional three inputs (FM/AM, TAPE, VCR)
are available on Page 2.
Remote: Press the VOL UP hard button to in-
crease the volume; press the VOL DOWN hard
button to decrease.
Power On/Off
The RSDX-02 has a STANDBY button on the
front panel and a POWER hard button on the
remote. Press either button to turn the unit on.
The front panel LCD display lights up.
The name of the selected source appears in
the front panel display.
When you adjust the volume, the setting is
shown on the front panel display.
NOTE: Either the TAPE or the CDR input is avail-
able depending on which name has been
assigned to the input. See Changing Input
Name below.
Press either button again to turn the unit off.
When turned off, the RSDX-02 remains in a
low current standby mode. The LED above the
STANDBY button the front panel lights when
the unit is in standby mode.
Muting the Sound
The volume of the RSDX-02 can be temporarily
turned off or muted. Push the MUTE command
on the remote once to mute the sound. The word
MUTING appears in the front panel display.
Press the MUTE command again to restore pre-
vious volume levels.
Changing Input Name
The TAPE/CDR inputs can be used for a CDR
(compact disc recorder) or TAPE (analog tape
recorder). The correct name (TAPE or CDR)
should be correctly assigned to these inputs
so that the name appears in the display, so
that the INPUT buttons on the remote work as
expected, and so that digital inputs are avail-
able for use with a CDR. As delivered from
the factory, the RSDX-02 has the TAPE name
assigned to these inputs. To change the input
name to CDR:
NOTE: To completely power off the RSDX-02
when away from home for a long period of
time, unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet.
NOTE: Adjusting the VOLUME controls on ei-
ther the front panel or the remote also restores
the volume when the RSDX-02 is muted.
The RSDX-02 also has a sleep function which
turns the unit off after a specified amount of
time (see the following topic). There is also an
auto standby function that can automatically
turn the unit off (only when using the DVD
player) 30 or 60 minutes after the disc is
stopped.
Changing Display Brightness
P2-C
There are two brightness settings for the front
panel display. Press the DIMMER command
on Page 2 of the remote to toggle between
the bright and dim display settings.
1. Select the TAPE/CDR inputs by pressing
the TAPE/CDR input button.
2. Press and hold the TAPE/CDR button until
the words ASSIGN. CDR appear in the front
panel display.
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To change the input name back to TAPE, re-
peat Step 2, holding the button until ASSIGN.
TAPE appears in the display.
ing the DVD input, you can manually force
the RSDX-02 into either Dolby Digital or DTS
modes if necessary.
To activate the RECORD MODE, press and hold
the REC MODE button (front panel only), to
toggle between RECORD MODE ON and
RECORD MODE OFF (normal mode) as shown
in the front panel display.
From the front panel:
Selecting Digital
or Analog Inputs
P6-C
1. While using the DVD input, press the front
panel INPUT AG/DG button or ANG/DIG
command on Page 6 of the remote to
change the mode so that DGTL AUTO is
shown in the front panel display.
With RECORD MODE ON, only the front speak-
ers are active and surround sound is disabled.
None of the surround sound settings are avail-
able. In addition, RECORD MODE ON prevents
the volume display, normally shown on the TV
monitor, from being recorded by the VCR.
A digital source component can be connected
to the RSDX-02 using either for digital or analog
cables, allowing the selection of the digital or
analog signal for an input. There are two
available modes:
2. While DGTL AUTO is displayed, press the
CONTROL
to step through the three options: DGTL
AUTO, DGTL D.D, and DGTL DTS.
buttons on the front panel
DIGITAL AUTO: The selection of digital or
analog inputs is automatic. If a digital signal
is available for the selected input, the RSDX-02
uses it. If a digital signal is not available, the
RSDX-02 will use the analog signal.
NOTE: This setting automatically reverts to the
normal RECORD MODE OFF setting when a
different source input is selected or when the
RSDX-02 is turned off.
From the remote:
Press the DECODE button (on Page 6) repeat-
edly to step through the options.
ANALOG: The RSDX-02 uses the analog sig-
nal, even if a digital signal is available.
Surround Modes
If you select a mode that does not match the
incoming signal, the name of the digital mode
in the display flashes.
By default, all of the inputs (except the DVD
input) are set at the factory for the ANALOG
mode. To change the mode:
To get the best performance from your RSDX-02,
it helps to understand the surround sound for-
mats available today, to know which decod-
ing process to use for a particular recording,
and how to select it. This section provides basic
background information about surround sound
formats. The following sections provide detailed
operating instructions for automatic and manual
selection of surround modes.
NOTE: The selection of the Dolby Digital or
DTS modes reverts automatically to DIGITAL
AUTO mode when the unit is turned off or a
different input is selected.
1. Select the desired input by pressing an
INPUT select button on the front panel or
remote.
2. Press the INPUT AG/DG button on the front
panel or ANG/DIG command on Page 6
of the remote control to change the mode.
The selected mode, either ANALOG or
DGTL AUTO is shown in the front panel
display.
Attenuating Analog Inputs
In some systems, the signal level of an ana-
log input may be too high relative to other in-
puts or even high enough to cause distortion.
To reduce the input level of an analog input:
Dolby Surround
Dolby Pro Logic II
The most widely available surround sound
format for consumer audio/video is Dolby
Surround®, available on nearly all commer-
cial VHS tapes, many television broadcasts,
and most DVDs. It is a matrix-encoding sys-
tem that records front left, front center, front
right, and a mono surround channel into a 2-
channel stereo recording. During playback,
a Dolby Pro Logic® or Pro Logic II decoder
extracts each channel and distributes it to the
appropriate speakers.
NOTE: The built-in DVD input always uses digi-
tal signals and cannot be changed. This set-
ting is memorized independently for all other
digital inputs.
1. Select the desired analog input.
2. Press and hold the AG/DG button (front
panel only), to toggle between no attenu-
ation (ATT NORMAL appears in the dis-
play) and attenuation on (ATT ON appears
in the display).
Selecting the Digital Signal
P6-D
NOTE: This setting must be made individually
for each analog input and is memorized as
a permanent setting.
When the DIGITAL AUTO mode is selected
and a digital signal is detected, one of four
indicators appears in the display, depending
on the type of digital signal being received:
Dolby Pro Logic II decoding should be used
for any analog recording labeled “Dolby Sur-
round” or any Dolby Digital 2.0 soundtrack.
A “music mode” makes Pro Logic II an excel-
lent choice for audio CDs.
Activating Record Mode
DOLBY DIGITAL: Dolby Digital signal is being
received.
Any analog input is available for recording
at the CDR/TAPE or VCR analog outputs.
However, these are 2-channel stereo outputs
that cannot record a multi-channel digital
source. The RSDX-02 has a special RECORD
MODE that downmixes multichannel inputs,
combining all of the channels into a 2-chan-
nel signal for recording.
DTS: DTS signal is being received.
LPCM: Linear PCM signal (such as a CD) is
being received.
Dolby Pro Logic Cinema or Music
modes can be selected for ANY 2-chan-
nel recording, analog or digital.
PPCM: DVD AUDIO Packed PCM digital sig-
nal is being received.
In almost all cases, the correct type of digital
signal is detected and decoded automatically
in DIGITAL AUTO mode. However, when us-
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Dolby Digital
All-Channel Stereo
Selecting a Surround Sound
P2-F
Mode
Dolby Digital is the standard audio format for
DVDs and for digital television broadcasting
in the United States.
All-Channel stereo sends a stereo signal to four-
speaker or five-speaker systems.
When the Surround Sound is turned On (see
above), use the SURROUND MODE button on
the front panel or the SURR + button on Page
2 of the remote to select a surround mode for
stereo sources. Each press of the button steps
to the next available option:
All-Channel stereo can be selected for
any stereo input, analog or digital.
However, this option only available
for systems with 4 or 6 speakers.
A Dolby Digital 2.0 soundtrack is a digital 2-
channel recording of a matrix encoded Dolby
Surround soundtrack. To play a Dolby Digi-
tal 2.0 recording, use Dolby Pro Logic II de-
coding as previously described.
DSP
PLII Movie: Dolby Pro Logic Movie
PLII Music: Dolby Pro Logic Music
LIVE CLUB: DSP mode for small music club
DANCE CLUB: DSP mode for larger club
LIVE HALL: DSP mode for large concert venue
PAVILION: DSP mode for large arena
ALL STEREO: Stereo signal sent to front and
rear speakers.
A Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack has six dis-
crete channels: front left, front center, front right,
surround left, surround right, and a Low Fre-
quency Effects (LFE) channel containing bass
signals intended for a subwoofer.
This mode digital processing to synthesize the
ambience of four different concert venues (LIVE
CLUB, DANCE CLUB, HALL, PAVILION) using
only the front and rear speakers, but not the
center channel speaker.
Decoding of Dolby Digital 5.1 sound-
tracks is automatic.
DSP modes can be selected for any
stereo source input, analog or digital.
NOTE: None of these settings are available
for 2 speaker systems. PLII Movie and Music
are the only settings available for 3-speaker
systems.
NOTE: Many DVDs have a Dolby Digital 2.0
matrix soundtrack as the default. The Dolby
Digital 5.1 soundtrack may have to be se-
lected as an option from the setup menus at
the beginning of the DVD.
Surround Off
Turns off all surround sound processing for 2-
channel stereo. Even if connected, the center
channel and surround speakers are not used.
If the system is configured to route bass sig-
nals from the front speakers to the subwoofer,
this capability remains in effect.
Tuner Controls
The RSDX-02 features a digital synthesized
AM/FM tuner. The unit offers manual tuning,
seek tuning, and preset station tuning (30 FM
and 15 AM).
DTS5.1
DTS® (Digital Theater Systems) is an alterna-
tive digital format competing with Dolby Digital
in both movie theaters and home theater
markets. The basic functions of the DTS sys-
tem are similar to those of Dolby Digital (for
example, 5.1 discrete channels), however the
technical details of the compression and de-
coding processes differ somewhat.
Surround Off can be selected for ANY
input source.
Selecting FM/AM
Manually Selecting
Surround Modes
For users who prefer a more active role in setting
surround modes, buttons on the remote and
the front panel provide manual selection of
surround modes that are not automatically de-
tected or, in some cases, to override an auto-
matic setting.
Press the AM/FM button to select the AM/FM
tuner input. The tuner will be tuned to the last
station, AM or FM.
Like Dolby Digital, DTS can only be used on
a digital recording and, therefore, is only
available for home use on LaserDiscs, DVDs,
or other digital formats.
Press the FM/AM button to toggle between
AM and FM reception. An indicator in the front-
panel display confirms your choice and the
currently tuned station frequency is shown.
Detection and proper decoding of DTS
5.1 signals is automatic.
Tuning from the Front Panel
NOTE: These settings are memorized indepen-
dently for each source input and will be used
as a default setting each time that source is
used.
NOTE: DVDs with a DTS soundtrack almost
always have it configured as an option to the
standard matrix Dolby Surround format. To
use DTS, you may have to go to the setup
menus at the beginning of the DVD and se-
lect “DTS 5.1” instead of “Dolby Surround”
or “Dolby Digital 5.1”.
1. Repeatedly press the CONTROL
but-
tons until the word TUNING appears in
the front panel.
2. Repeatedly press one of the CONTROL
buttons until the desired frequency appears
in the display.
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Surround Sound On/Off
Press the SURROUND ON/OFF button on the
front panel or the S-ON/OFF button on Page
2 of the remote to switch between Surround
Sound On mode and Surround Sound Off (2-
ch stereo) mode.
3. For seek tuning, press and hold one of the
CONTROL buttons. When you release the
button, the tuner will continue increasing
or decreasing the frequency until the next
available station is found.
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Tuning from the Remote
PRESET 5:
Press: 5
PRESET 15:
PRESET 25
Press: +0 > 5
Press: +0 > +0 > 5
DVD PLAYER
1. Repeatedly press the CH +/– hard buttons
or the TUNING commands on Page 4 of
the remote until the desired frequency ap-
pears in the display.
4. Press the MEMORY button again to store
the preset.
About Discs
This section covers basic information on the
types of discs that can be played in the
RSDX-02.
2. For seek tuning, press and hold one of the
CH +/– or TUNING buttons. When you
release the button, the tuner will continue
increasing or decreasing the frequency until
the next available station is found.
5. To memorize another station, press the
TUNING buttons to tune to the desired sta-
tion and repeat steps 2 through 4.
NOTE: There is a time limit for these steps. If
the time limit expires before memorizing a
station, repeat the process.
Disc Formats
Storing/Tuning Station Presets
from the Front Panel
The RSDX-02 can automatically detect and play
several different types of disc formats.
To tune to a preset station:
The RSDX-02 can store 30 FM and 15 AM
presets.
Look for the standard logo on the packaging
for each of the following types of disc the
RSDX-02 can play:
1. Select the FM/AM input.
2. Press the NUMERIC buttons until the word
PRESET and the desired preset number
appears in the display.
To memorize presets:
1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Press the MEMORY button.
DVD Video
DVD Audio
Video CD
SVCD
PRESET 5:
PRESET 15:
PRESET 25
Press: 5
Press: +0 > 5
Press: +0 > +0 > 5
3. Press one of the CONTROL
buttons
until the desired PRESET NUMBER flashes
in the display.
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Changing the FM MODE
4. Press the MEMORY button to store the
preset.
The FM MODE can be changed from the de-
fault AUTO MUTING to MONO reception. In
AUTO MUTING mode, a stereo signal will be
heardifthestationisbroadcastingastereosignal
and there is sufficient signal strength. An ST in-
dicator will light in the front-panel display. In
mono mode, a mono signal will be heard even
if the station is broadcasting a stereo signal.
5. To memorize another station, press a CON-
TROL
button to tune to the desired sta-
tion and repeat steps 2 through 4.
NOTE: There is a time limit for these steps. If
the time limit expires before memorizing a
station, repeat the process.
NOTE: Switching to mono mode can improve
the reception of weak or distant FM signals.
Less signal strength is required for clean mono
reception than for stereo reception.
Audio CD
To tune to a preset station:
1. Select the FM/AM input.
NOTE: The RSDX-02 can play recorded MP3
and JPEG files from most CD-R, CD-RW,
DVD-R, and DVD+R discs. The unit can only
play the audio content on CD-EXTRA, CD-
G, and CD-TEXT discs. The RSDX-02 cannot
play DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM and
DVD+/–RW discs.
2. Press one of the CONTROL
buttons until
the word PRESET appears in the display.
To change the FM MODE from the front
panel:
3. Press or hold one of the CONTROL
buttons until the desired PRESET number
appears in the display.
1. While tuned to an FM station, press one
of the CONTROL
buttons until the words
FM MODE appear in the display.
Storing/Tuning Station Presets
from the Remote
2. Press one of the CONTROL
buttons
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to toggle between AUTO MUTING and
MONO modes as shown in the display.
DVD Region Codes
To memorize presets:
DVD-Video discs are encoded with region
codes which also appear on the packaging:
1. Tune to the desired station.
To change the FM MODE from the re-
mote:
2. Press the MEMORY button on Page 4 of
the remote.
2 3
4 5
1 2 3
4 5 6
While tuned to an FM station, press the FM
MODE button on Page 4 of the remote. Each
press of the button toggles between AUTO
MUTING and MONO modes.
ALL
2 5
2
3. Press the NUMERIC buttons on Page 4 of
the remote to enter the desired PRESET
NUMBER.
A disc can only be played if its region code
matches the code printed on the back-panel
of the RSDX-02.
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The RSDX-02 can play discs encoded in ei-
ther the NTSC or PAL video formats, output-
ting the correct video signal as set by the back-
panel NTSC/PAL switch.
• Dolby Digital. A digital surround format
that may contain as many as five discrete
audio channels plus an LFE (low frequency
effects) channel (referred to as 5.1 chan-
nel surround). Particularly for older
soundtracks, Dolby Digital may be used
for a 2.0 channel stereo soundtrack with
Dolby Surround matrix encoding.
The PLAY button usually starts play from the
beginning of the disc, except after the PAUSE
button has been pressed. In this case, the
disc will resume playing from the current lo-
cation. The RSDX-02 also has a RESUME fea-
ture that restarts play at the current location
after pressing the STOP button one time
during playback.
Disc Structure
Each type of disc has its own organization,
allowing you to locate various portions of the
program recorded on the disc. Depending on
the type of disc, these may be called Titles,
Groups, Chapters, or Tracks:
• DTS (Digital Theater Systems). An-
other 5.1 channel digital surround format
similar to Dolby Digital, but somewhat
different encoding characteristics. Also plays
the DTS 96/24 used on DTS music discs.
NOTE: Pressing the PLAY button during DVD-
Video playback skips back about 10 seconds
and resumes playback.
DVD-Video:
Stopping Disc Playback
Title 1
Title 2
• MPEG. Another compressed digital for-
Press the STOP button to stop a disc that is
playing.
mat.
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
• DVD-Audio and MLP (Meridian Loss-
less Packing). A high quality digital
format for DVD-Audio with the compres-
sion ratio of about 2:1 supporting up to
192kHz sampling rate and 24-bit resolu-
tion, allowing the PCM signal to be recre-
ated without loss. Some content may only
be available at the analog outputs.
The first press of the STOP button memo-
rizes the point at which the disc stopped playing
as indicated by RESUME appearing in the front
panel display. Resume play at that point by
pressing the PLAY button. This stored posi-
tion remains in memory until the unit is turned
off, the disc drawer is opened, or the top menu
is selected.
A DVD-Video disc is comprised of Titles and
each title may be divided into Chapters. For
example, a DVD-Video disc may contain sev-
eral movies, each with its own Title number,
and each movie may be divided into several
Chapters. In a DVD-Video karaoke disc, each
song usually has its own title number and does
not have Chapters.
• LPCM (Linear PCM). Uncompressed digi-
tal audio, the format used on CDs and most
studio masters.
The second press of the STOP button clears
the RESUME position.
DVD-Audio:
• MP3 (MPEG 1, Layer 3). Compressed
2-channel digital audio, a format often used
for music on recordable CD-R and CD-RW
discs.
Pause/Still Frame
Group 1
Group 2
Press the PAUSE button to temporarily sus-
pend play. To resume playing the disc from
the current location, press the PLAY button.
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 1
Track 2
A DVD-Audio disc contains Groups, with each
group divided into Tracks. Some DVD-Audio
discs also contain a Bonus Group that can only
be played back by entering a Key Number
password.
Still-Frame: When playing a video disc, a
still-frame picture remains on the TV screen with
no sound when the PAUSE button is pressed.
Press the button again to advance to the next
still-frame picture. Each button press advances
one frame.
Playing DVDs
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Inserting a Disc
A disc drawer slides out to accept a disc and
retracts for playback. Place the disc in the
drawer label-side up. Make sure the disc is
properly centered in the tray. The OPN/CLOSE
button on the front panel or the EJECT button
on Page 3 of the remote opens or closes the
drawer.
Most DVD-Audio discs include other informa-
tion in addition to audio, such as still pictures,
movies and text.
Skip forward/back
Audio CD:
The TRACK
buttons skip forward/
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
back to the beginning of the next selection.
During playback, pressing the right TRACK
button once advances to the begin-
ning of the next Title, Chapter, orTrack. Pressing
the left button returns to the beginning of the
current scene or song. Pressing twice in suc-
cession returns to the beginning of the previ-
ous track.
An Audio CD, Video CD or SVCD simply
contains Tracks.
Playing a Disc
Press the PLAY button on the front panel or
Page 3 of the remote to start playing the disc
from the beginning. If the disc drawer is open,
it will close automatically.
Digital Audio Formats
DVD and CD discs can be encoded with sev-
eral different digital audio formats. Generally,
the type of digital audio encoding is indicated
on the disc packaging.
Press the button as many times as necessary
to find the desired scene or selection.
NOTE: Many DVDs either begin playing auto-
matically or display a start-up menu as soon
as the disc is inserted.
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On-Screen Display (OSD)
NOTE: The CH+/– hard buttons on the remote
duplicate the function of the TRACK
buttons when operating the DVD player.
Advanced Features
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1. When the DVD input is active, press the
OSD button on Page 2 of the remote to
display a status bar on the TV.
The RSDX-02 provides several advanced fea-
tures for controlling the audio/video content
displayed during playback. These include pro-
gressive scan, zooming, changing the scene
angle on DVD-Video discs, selecting alternate
languages for the audio portion of DVD pro-
grams, and selecting subtitle languages on DVD
programs.
With a DVD-Audio or Audio CD, this feature
also works to find a selection when playback
is stopped. This feature may not work with Video
CD/SVCD discs with the PBC function enabled.
On the top line, the status bar shows the
type of disc being played, the bandwidth,
the current Title/Chapter/Group/Track info,
a time indicator and play status.
NOTE: There are other methods of locating
specific selections on a disc, including direct
access with the NUMERIC buttons and using
the On-Screen Menu features. See Playing
Specific Selections for details.
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Progressive Scan
(NTSC only)
2. Press the OSD button a second time and
a new status bar appears with drop down
menu item, selectable by pressing the
The RSDX-02 can display either interlaced
(480i) or progressive scan (480p) video, de-
pending on the setting of the Progressive Scan
button.
High Speed Play
CURSOR
buttons to move the selec-
The SEARCH
buttons (remote only)
tion arrow.
allow you to activate high speed play, either
forward or reverse.
NOTE: Progressive Scan only works with HDTV
monitors. Do not activate the Progressive Scan
feature with analog TV monitors. The Progres-
sive Scan feature is only available when using
the Component Video (Y PR PB) outputs with
the RSDX-02 in NTSC mode.
.
During playback, press and release the
3. Once a drop down menu is selected, ad-
justments can be made using the CURSOR
buttons to step through the available
options.
SEARCH
buttons to begin video and
audio playback at 2x normal speed, back-
wards or forwards. Each time you press the
button again, the playback speed increases
from to 5x, 10x, 20x, or 60x normal speed
(2x, 5x, 10x, 20x for DVD AUDIO/VCD/
SVCD/CD). Press PLAY to resume normal
playback.
4. Press the OSD button again to cancel the
status bar display
To activate progressive scan, press the
P-SCAN button on Page 2 of the remote while
playback is stopped. The PROGRESSIVE in-
dicator lights in the display. To return to nor-
mal video output, press the button again.
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Time Display
Alternatively, you can press and hold the TRACK
buttons to increase speed to 5x nor-
mal. If you continue holding the buttons, the
speed will eventually increase to 20x normal
speed. Release the button to return to normal
playback
The disc time indicators in the front panel dis-
play and the On-Screen Display can show
several different types of information for DVD-
Audio, Audio CD, and Video CD/SVCD discs.
Options include elapsed time or remaining time
for a single selection (chapter or track) or en-
tire disc (or Title for DVD-Video). To change
the time display:
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Zoom
When playing a video disc, the RSDX-02 can
zoom in to enlarge a section of the picture up
to 64 times its original size. The zoom fea-
ture is available for full-motion video during
playback or for still-frame pictures while the
unit is paused. While zoomed, you can move
the displayed image up, down, left, or right
to view the desired portion of the full image.
Slow Speed Play
For slow motion play, press the PAUSE but-
1. Press the OSD button on the remote twice.
A display window appears on the TV
screen.
ton. Then, press the SEARCH
on the
remote to begin slow motion play. Each press
of the button steps through additional speed
options (1/32 speed, 1/16 speed, 1/8 speed,
1/4 speed, 1/2 speed). Press PLAY to re-
sume normal playback. Slow motion reverse
play is only available on DVD-Video discs.
2. Press the CURSOR
buttons repeat-
To zoom in, press the ZOOM button Page
2 of the remote. Each press of the ZOOM button
changes the size of the picture: 1.8x, 4x, 8x,
16x, 32x, 64x, and back to normal size. An
icon at the top left of the screen shows the cur-
rent magnification.
edly to select the TIME field.
3. Press the CURSOR
buttons to step
through the available options:
TOTAL: Elapsed disc time
T. REM: Remaining total disc time
TIME: Elapsed playing time of the current
Chapter/Track
REM: Remaining time of the current Chap-
ter/Track
NOTE: The sound is muted during slow-motion
play. Slow-motion is not available on Audio
CDs.
To move the zoomed-in video image,
press the CURSOR
buttons on Page
1 of the remote in the desired direction. The
zoomed image moves up, down, left, or right
to show the desired portion of the full image.
Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
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Selecting a Scene Angle
GAMMA: adjusts the brightness of mid-tone
colors without changing bright or dark colors.
Playing Specific Selections
Some DVD-Video discs have scenes that can
be viewed from multiple camera angles. Discs
with multiple angles may provide menu screens
for angle selection. Or, select different angles
(if available) by pressing the ANGLE button
on Page 3 of the remote. A pop-up window
appears on screen indicating which angle is
selected and how many angles are available.
Press the ANGLE button repeatedly to step
through the available angles.
BRIGHTNESS: adjusts the black level, the
darkness of blacks.
The RSDX-02 provides several methods for lo-
cating specific selections from a disc. The sim-
plest method, using the TRACK
but-
CONTRAST: adjusts the white level, the bright-
ness of white and near white colors.
tons, is covered in the Basic Features topic.
This section details additional methods, such
as finding a selection with the disc menu, the
On-Screen Display, or the Digest (thumbnail
images of the disc’s content). Also covered is
the use of NUMERIC buttons to specify selec-
tions along with advanced features like ran-
dom, program, and repeat play functions.
SATURATION: adjusts the amount color satu-
ration
TINT: adjusts the color balance
SHARPNESS: increases the sharpness of the
picture at the expense of making noise in the
picture more apparent
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Selecting Subtitles
Some DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, and Video CD/
SVCD discs can display subtitles in various lan-
guages during playback. Typically, you select
these subtitles with the disc’s setup menus.
Please review the About Discs section of this
manual to learn how various types of discs
are divided into Titles, Chapters, and Tracks.
Finding selections on various disc formats may
require slightly different procedures as noted
in the following instructions.
Y-DELAY: adjusts the timing of the lumines-
cence and chroma to reduce ghosting.
Select the Normal mode for general viewing.
Select the Cinema mode for movie viewing.
Select one of the two User modes if you wish
to define and use two custom viewing modes.
In addition, you can change the subtitles dur-
ing playback by pressing the SBTITLE button
on Page 3 of the remote. A pop-up display
shows the current subtitle language and its
number along with the total number of sub-
title options. Press the SBTITLE button repeat-
edly until the desired subtitle is selected.
Find Scenes from a DVD Menu
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To select a picture mode:
1. Press the VFP button on Page 6 of the re-
mote to display the current VFP settings on
the TV screen.
DVD-Video and DVD-Audio discs usually have
scene selection menus that display the selec-
tions on the disc on the TV screen.
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Selecting Audio Tracks
2. Press the CURSOR
buttons repeat-
To make selections from a disc menu:
Some DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, and Video CD/
SVCD discs have audio tracks recorded in
alternate languages, alternate audio formats
(such as Dolby Digital 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1,
or DTS) or with alternate content (such as
director’s commentary). Typically, these audio
tracks are selected with the disc’s setup menus,
which appear when you insert the disc or which
can be accessed during playback by press-
ing the MENU button.
edly to select the desired picture mode.
1. Press the MENU or TP MENU button on
the remote if the disc’s menu is not already
displayed.
3. Press the VFP button again to cancel the
display.
To change picture settings:
2. Press the CURSOR
buttons to
highlight the scene selection option and
press the OK button.
1. Repeat steps above, selecting either USER
1 or USER 2 modes to modify.
3. Use the CURSOR
buttons to find
2. Press the CURSOR
buttons repeat-
the desired scene, then press the OK but-
ton to begin playback.
edly to select the parameter you wish to
adjust.
In addition, you can change to an alternate
audio track during playback by pressing the
AUDIO button on Page 2 of the remote. A pop-
up window shows the current audio track
number and description along with the total
number of audio tracks. Press the AUDIO button
repeatedly until the desired audio track is
selected.
3. Press OK. A pop-up window for that pa-
rameter appears.
Find a Scene from a
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Video CD/SVCD Menu
4. Press the CURSOR
buttons to adjust
Some Video CD/SVCD discs have a feature
called PBC (PlayBack Control) which provides
a menu system similar to the DVD menus. With
a PBC-enabled disc in the player, the PBC menu
appears on the TV screen automatically when
the PLAY button is pressed.
the selected parameter. Changes are saved
automatically.
5. Press the VFP button again to cancel the
display or the display will disappear after
10 seconds.
Setting Video Picture
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Adjustments (VFP)
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Still Pictures on DVD-A Disc
The VFP function allows you to select one of
four picture modes: Normal, Cinema, User 1,
and User 2. Each mode stores several picture
settings:
Many DVD-Audio discs contain still pictures
which can be viewed during playback. To view
the still pictures, press the PAGE button PAGE
3 of the remote. Press the button again to ad-
vance to the next picture.
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To use the PBC menus:
1. Press the OSD button on the remote twice.
A display window appears on the TV
screen.
To begin Repeat Play:
1. Press the PLAY button. A display window
appears on the TV screen, showing the
available selections.
1. Press the OSD button on the remote twice.
A display window appears on the TV
screen.
2. Press the CURSOR
buttons repeat-
edly to select the CHAP ➪ or TRACK ➪
field.
2. Press the NUMERIC buttons on Page 4 of
the remote to select a scene. To select item
1, press the 1 button. To select item 14,
press the +0 button and then the 4 button.
Playback of the selected scene begins au-
tomatically.
2. Press the CURSOR
the REPEAT
buttons to select
field.
3. Enter the new selection number using the
NUMERIC buttons, For example, to select
the 10th track, press 1, then 0.
3. Press the CURSOR
buttons to select
the REPEAT mode as follows.
DVD-Video:
CHAPTER ➪ TITLE ➪ A/B ➪ OFF
4. Press OK to begin play at the selected point.
3. Press the RETURN button on Page 4 of the
remote to display the menu again.
Audio-CD discs:
DVD-Audio:
When playing an Audio CD, pressing the OSD
button is not necessary. Simply enter the de-
sired track number with the NUMERIC buttons
and playback begins at the selected track. This
feature is available at any time, whether the
disc is playing or stopped.
TRACK ➪ ALL/GROUP ➪ A/B ➪ OFF
4. If NEXT or PREVIOUS appear on screen
during playback, use the TRACK
CD and Video CD/SVCD:
TRACK ➪ ALL ➪ A/B ➪ OFF
buttons to move to the next or previous
scene. This feature may differ on some discs.
4. Press the OK button. Repeat play of the
desired selection begins and continues
indefinitely.
To disable the PBC feature, start play-
back by entering the scene number using the
NUMERIC buttons instead of pressing PLAY
. See the next topic for direct access selec-
tion using the NUMERIC buttons.
Find a Location with Time
To stop Repeat play:
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Search
5. Press STOP to stop playback. On a DVD-
Video disc, the repeat mode is cancelled
entirely.
You can play a DVD-Video from a desired
location by specifying the elapsed time from
the beginning of the current Title using the TIME
SEARCH function. This direct access time feature
is available at any time (except when a menu
screen is already displayed on the TV screen).
To reactivate the PBC feature: If you have
disabled the PBC feature and want to reacti-
vate it, press STOP to halt playback, then
PLAY to display the PBC menu.
6. On all other discs, playback stops but re-
peat mode remains active. To cancel re-
peat mode, repeat the above steps, select-
ing the OFF mode.
Selecting a Title/Group
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DVD-Video or DVD-Audio discs:
For A-B Repeat:
1. Press the OSD button on the remote twice.
A display window appears on the TV
screen.
DVD-Video or DVD-Audio discs:
A-B Repeat Play is available for all discs. During
playback, you specify a starting point (Point
A) and an ending point (Point B). The unit will
continuously repeat the marked passage.
On DVD-Video discs, this feature is available
at any time (except when a menu screen is
already displayed on the TV screen).
2. Press the CURSOR
the field.
buttons to select
1. Press the TTL/GROUP button on the remote.
A display window appears on the TV
screen.
To use A-B Repeat, follow the above steps,
selecting A-B Repeat mode. Then, press the
OK button at the point where A-B play should
begin and press OK a second time at the point
where A-B repeat should end.
3. Enter the desired time in the format
HOURS:MINUTES:SECONDS using the
NUMERIC buttons.
2. Press the TRACK
buttons repeat-
4. Press PLAY to begin play at the selected
point.
edly to select desired Title or Group.
Using REPEAT Button:
3. Or, enter the new selection number using
the NUMERIC buttons, For example, to
select the 10th track, press 1, then 0.
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Repeat Play
You can also select any repeat mode (except
A-B repeat) directly, by pressing the REPEAT
button on Page 3 of the remote repeatedly until
the desired mode is selected.
The Repeat Play feature is available for DVD-
Video, DVD-Audio, Audio CD, and Video CD/
SVCD disks. The feature continuously repeats
a single selection or a number of selections
until you stop play.
4. Press OK to begin play at the selected point.
Entering a Scene Number
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DVD-Video or DVD-Audio discs:
On a DVD-Video disc, you can repeat a single
Chapter or the whole Group. On a DVD-Au-
dio disc, a single Track or the entire Group.
On other discs, a single Track or the entire disc.
On DVD-Video discs, this direct access fea-
ture is available at any time (except when a
menu screen is already displayed on the TV
screen).
Repeat play is not available on Video CD/
SVCD discs with the PBC feature active.
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Random Play
Control Menu
SETUP
The Random Play feature is available for DVD-
Audio, Audio CD, and Video CD/SVCD disks.
The feature plays all of the tracks once in ran-
dom order.
Whenever a disc containing MP3, MPEG or
JPEG files is inserted in the RSDX-02 or when
the PLAY button is pressed, the CONTROL
menu appears.
The RSDX-02 must be configured before use.
Some of the settings are essential for proper
operation and best performance. Others are
optional settings to maximize the convenience
of the system or tailor operation for individual
preferences.
To begin Random Play:
On the left side of the menu is a list of folders
on the disc. When a folder is selected, the list
of files in that folder is displayed down the
right side of the screen.
1. Press the OSD button on the remote twice.
A display window appears on the TV
screen.
The RSDX-02 has three groups of setup or
adjustment procedures:
To move between the two areas of the screen
(folder list, track list), repeatedly press the
2. Press the CURSOR
the RAND field.
buttons to select
1. Quick Setup: Simplified procedure for
CURSOR
until the selection highlight is
the most important basic speaker settings
3. Press OK to begin Random Play.
4. Press STOP to stop Random Play.
in the desired area.
2. Comprehensive Setup: More detailed
group of settings allowing more precision
for the basic settings than the Quick Setup.
To select a folder: Use the CURSOR
buttons to move to the left side of the screen.
Then, use the CURSOR
buttons to select
P1-D
Program Play
the desired folder.
3. Sound adjustments: A group of audio
related adjustments such as speaker lev-
els, balance, tone, etc.
The Program Play feature is available for DVD-
Audio, Audio CD, and Video CD/SVCD disks.
The feature allows you to play up to 99 tracks
in any desired order
To select a track: Use the CURSOR
buttons to move to the left side of the screen.
Then, use the CURSOR
buttons to select
4. Choice Menus: On-Screen Menu system
the desired track.
with additional features and options.
To begin Random Play:
For the easiest basic setup, complete the Quick
Setup procedure before using the RSDX-02.
Later, you can return to the Comprehensive
Setup options and further customize your sys-
tem. Or, experienced users can skip the Quick
Setup and complete the entire Comprehensive
Setup right away. The Choice Menus provide
additional settings to customize the system and
a menu-driven alternative to some of the Com-
prehensive Setup settings.
1. Press the OSD button on the remote twice.
A display window appears on the TV
screen.
Additional JPEG features
When displaying JPEG photo images, the
following additional features are available:
2. Press the CURSOR
the PROG field.
buttons to select
SLIDE SHOW: Press the RESUME button re-
peatedly to select one of 11 slide show modes
that automatically display images. You can also
select RANDOM play or NONE (no slide
show).
3. Enter a Group number or Group and Track
number, for the first desired track, using
the NUMERIC buttons on the remote.
4. Press the CURSOR
buttons to move
ROTATE: Except in Zoom mode, press the CUR-
to the next field and enter the second se-
lection. Continue programming up to 99
selections.
SOR
buttons to rotate the image clock-
wise or counterclockwise.
Quick Setup
REPEAT: In addition to the repeat options de-
scribed in the previous section, press the REPT
button to cycle through the available repeat
modes.
The Quick Setup provides a simplified setup
procedure for the most basic system settings
including the number and size of speakers in
the system, their distance from the listener, and
whether the system has a subwoofer. Quick
Setup should be completed after all connec-
tions are made, but before the system is used.
5. Press PLAY
to begin Program play.
6. Press STOP to stop Program Play.
ZOOM: To zoom a displayed image, press
the ZOOM button. Then, press the SEARCH
buttons repeatedly to make the im-
age progressively smaller or larger. In zoom
mode, the CURSOR
the image in any direction to show the desired
area of the image.
MP3 and JPEG files
The RSDX-02 can play recorded MP3, VCD,
and JPEG files from most CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R,
and DVD+R discs.
NOTE: Quick Setup must be done using only
the front panel buttons.
buttons move
These discs, often recorded on computer drives,
have a file structure similar to computer discs,
with files stored in folders. Selecting files for
playback and other features are made using
a special Control menu.
To begin the Quick Setup:
1. Press the SETTING button on the front panel.
2. Repeatedly press the CONTROL
but-
tons on the front panel to step through the
available items until QUICK SETUP appears
in the front panel display.
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3. Press the MEMORY button. ENTER THE
NUMBER OF SPEAKERS scrolls in the dis-
play followed by 5 SPEAKERS, indicating
the default setting for a five speaker system.
Speaker Settings
Comprehensive Setup
The Comprehensive Setup provides more
detailed setup procedure for configuring the
RSDX-02 to operate in your system.
(FRNT SP, CNTR SP, SURR SP)
The next three items configure the front speak-
ers, center speaker, and surround speakers
in the system.
4. Use the CONTROL
buttons on the front
panel to adjust the number of speakers to
match your system.
For each type of speaker, use the CONTROL
buttons to choose one of three options:
Setup Procedure
5 SPEAKERS: Select when you have front
speakers, surround speakers, and a cen-
ter channel speaker.
The Comprehensive Setup uses the front panel
control buttons and the front panel display and
cannot be done from the remote control ex-
cept where noted.
• LRG: Select the LARGE setting if the
speaker(s) for this item are capable of re-
producing deep bass.
4 SPEAKERS: Select when you have front
speakers, surround speakers, but no cen-
ter channel speaker.
• SML: Select the SMALL setting to redirect
the deep bass from the speaker(s) for this
item to a powered subwoofer or to large
speakers in the system.
To begin the Comprehensive Setup:
1. Press the SETTING button on the front panel.
The first adjustment item appears in the front
panel display.
3 SPEAKERS: Select when you have front
speakers, a center channel speaker, but
no surround speakers.
• NO: Select this setting if you do not have
speaker(s) for this item in the system. For
example, if you do not have surround
speakers, select NO for the SURR SP item.
2. Use the CONTROL
buttons on the front
5. Press the MEMORY button. ENTER USE OF
SUBWOOFER scrolls in the display followed
by SUBWFR USE, indicating the default
setting for a subwoofer in the system.
panel to step through the available settings
in the Comprehensive Setup procedure,
Each press of a CONTROL
button ad-
NOTE: The NO option is not available for the
front speakers. If you have previously selected
NO for the subwoofer, the front speakers are
automatically set to LARGE.
vances up or down to the next available
item as shown in the front panel display:
6. Use the CONTROL
buttons on the front
panel to adjust the number of speakers to
match your system.
SUBWFR: Subwoofer setting
FRNT SP: Front speaker setting
CNTR SP: Center speaker setting
SURR SP: Surround speaker setting
FRNT D: Front speaker delay
CNTR D: Center speaker delay
SURR D: Surround speaker delay
CROSS: Crossover frequency setting
LFE: Surround Speaker setting
In the vast majority of systems with a powered
subwoofer, all speakers should be set to SMALL
so that their deep bass is redirected to the
subwoofer. This will almost always result in
better overall bass performance and a system
that will play louder and cleaner, even when
the front speakers are physically large.
USE: Select if you have a powered sub-
woofer connected to the system.
NO: Select if you do not have a subwoofer.
7. Press the MEMORY button. ENTER ROOM
SIZE scrolls in the display followed by SMALL
ROOM, indicating the factory default set-
ting for a smaller room.
D.COMP: Dolby Digital dynamic range
compensation setting
DGT: Digital input assignment
Delay Settings
(FRNT D, CNTR D, SURR D)
8. Use the CONTROL
buttons on the front
panel to adjust the number of speakers to
match your system.
AUTO SR: Automatic surround mode
QUICK SETUP: Quick Setup procedure
VOUT: Video output configuration
The next three items set the length of digital
delay for each type of speaker so that the sound
from all speakers arrives at your ear simulta-
neously. Thus, speakers that are closer to you
need longer delay than speakers that are far-
ther away.
SMALL: Select if your listening position
is 8ft (2.4m) from the front speakers and
5 ft (1.5m) from the surround speakers.
3. Use the CONTROL
buttons on the front
panel to adjust the item currently shown
in the front panel display.
MEDIUM: Select if your listening position
is 9ft (2.7m) from the front speakers and
5 ft (1.5m) from the surround speakers.
The following topics describe the settings for
each item.
The actual delay times are calculated by the
RSDX-02. All you have to do is measure the
distance from your listening position to each
group of speakers and enter the setting here.
There are separate settings for front speakers,
center channel speaker, and surround speakers.
LARGE: Select if your listening position is
10 ft (3.0m) from the front speakers and
from the surround speakers.
Subwoofer Setting
(SUBWFR)
The SUBWFR item configures the RSDX-02 for
use with or without a powered subwoofer. Use
NOTE: If your room doesn’t match one of these
options, custom settings are available in the
Comprehensive Setup procedure that follows.
• For each type of speaker, use the CON-
the CONTROL
two settings:
buttons to select one of
TROL
buttons to enter the distance to
the that speaker from your listening posi-
tion (in feet). The range of options is from
1 ft. to 30 ft. in 1 foot increments.
8. Press the MEMORY button to complete the
procedure. SETUP END appears briefly in
thedisplayandtheRSDX-02returnstonormal
operation with the new settings.
• YES: Select this setting if you have con-
nected a powered subwoofer.
• NO: Select this setting if your system does
not have a powered subwoofer.
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LFE Attenuation Setting
(LFE)
As a guideline, try the OFF setting for maxi-
mum performance with capable speaker sys-
tems. If you hear distortion or regularly reduce
the volume because loud action scenes are
too loud, try one of the other settings. By us-
ing dynamic range compression, you can
increase the overall volume level to better hear
dialog without the loudest action scenes be-
ing quite so loud.
NOTE: If you have previously selected NO for
either the center or surround speakers, there
will no corresponding Delay Setting item.
Dolby Digital and DTS recordings have a
special Low Frequency Effects channel used
exclusively for low bass and typically repro-
duced by a subwoofer. When played at its
standard level, this bass channel can place
great demands on a system. This setting gives
you the ability to reduce the level of the LFE
channel if you hear bass distortion. Use the
Crossover Frequency Setting
(CROSS)
The deep bass intended for any speaker con-
figured as SMALL is redirected to the powered
subwoofer or to LARGE speakers based on
the settings of the digital crossover in the RSDX-
02. This item determines the crossover fre-
quency. Bass below the crossover frequency
is redirected; sounds above the crossover fre-
quency are sent to the original speaker. One
crossover frequency is used for the entire sys-
Digital Input Assignment
(DGT)
CONTROL
settings:
buttons to select one of two
The RSDX--02 has two digital audio inputs on
the back panel. DIGITAL 1 accepts a coax
cable. DIGITAL 2 accepts an optical cable.
• 0dB: The normal setting, reproduces the
LFE channel at its full level.
• –10dB: Reduces the level of the LFE channel
tem. Use the CONTROL
buttons to select
These digital inputs can be assigned to any
of three source inputs: the DBS button, the TV
button, or the CDR button to accommodate a
variety of systems and cabling options.
by 10 decibels.
one of three crossover frequencies:
NOTE: The LFE attenuation setting has no ef-
fect with any input signal other than Dolby
Digital or DTS.
• 80Hz: Select this setting for an 80Hz cross-
over frequency.
Use the CONTROL
input assignments:
buttons to the digital
• 100Hz: Select this setting for an 100Hz
crossover frequency.
As a general recommendation, start with the
setting at 0dB (the factory default). If you hear
bass distortion during loud passages in Dolby
Digital or DTS soundtracks, try the –10dB
setting. The need for the LFE attenuation will
be more likely in less capable systems or sys-
tems without a subwoofer.
• 1 DBS 2 TV: assigns Digital 1 to the DBS
• 120Hz: Select this setting for a 120Hz
input and Digital 2 to the TV input.
crossover frequency.
• 1 DBS 2 CDR: assigns Digital 1 to the
The selection of a crossover point is largely
determined by the capabilities of your speakers.
Lower crossover points may improve blend-
ing of the subwoofer to the rest of the system.
Higher crossover points will increase the power
handling of the speakers and the ability of the
system to play loudly without less distortion.
DBS input and Digital 2 to the CDR input.
• 1 TV 2 DBS: assigns Digital 1 to the TV
input and Digital 2 to the DBS input.
Dynamic Range Compression
(D.COMP)
• 1 TV 2 CDR: assigns Digital 1 to the TV
input and Digital 2 to the CDR input.
Dolby Digital recordings are capable of wide
dynamic range (the difference between the soft-
est and loudest sounds). In some cases, this
may tax amplifiers and/or speakers. In other
cases, you may want to reduce the dynamic
range when listening at low volume levels.
• 1 CDR 2 DBS: assigns Digital 1 to the
As a starting point, we recommend the 80Hz
crossover if all of your speakers have a woofer
size of 6 inches or larger. Try the 100 Hz
crossover point if your smallest speakers have
5 inch woofers. If any of your speakers have
a woofer of 4 inches or smaller, the 125Hz
crossover will probably be the best choice.
The audible differences in the three crossover
points will be subtle.
CDR input and Digital 2 to the DBS input.
• 1 CDR 2 TV: assigns Digital 1 to the CDR
input and Digital 2 to the TV input.
NOTE: If you assign a digital connection to
the CDR input, you should also change the
input name from TAPE to CDR. See the topic
Changing Input Name.
Use the CONTROL
buttons to select one
of three dynamic range settings:
• MID: slightly reduced dynamic range,
roughly comparable to the signal from a
compact disc
NOTE: If you have previously configured all of
your speakers as LARGE, the crossover fre-
quency item will not appear.
Automatic Surround Mode
(AUTO SR)
• MAX: more heavily reduced dynamic
range, but still comparable to the signal
from a typical VHS Hi-Fi recording.
The RSDX-02 can automatically activate the
proper surround sound mode for digital inputs.
• OFF: full dynamic range; no compression
When a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack is re-
ceived, DD 5.1 decoding is automatically
activated.
NOTE: The Dynamic Range Compression fea-
ture ONLY affects Dolby Digital signals.
When a DTS 5.1 soundtrack is received, DTS
decoding is automatically activated.
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When a Dolby Digital 2.0 soundtrack with
matrix encoding is detected, Dolby Pro Logic
II Movie decoding is automatically activated.
• L (–): Settings indicated by an L followed
by a negative number indicate that the
volume of the left speaker is reduced and
the sound shifted towards the right.
Sound Adjustments
The Sound Adjustments provide several set-
tings for obtaining the best sound from your
system.
When a 2-channel Dolby Digital or DTS source
is detected, Stereo mode is automatically ac-
tivated.
• R (–): Settings indicated by an R followed
by a negative number indicate that the
volume of the right speaker is reduced and
the sound shifted towards the left.
Setup Procedure
Use the CONTROL
surround on or off:
buttons to turn auto
The Sound Adjustments procedure uses the front
panel control buttons and the front panel dis-
play. In addition, all of the adjustments can
also be made directly from the remote con-
trol except the front speaker balance adjust-
ment.
The adjustment range is from –1 to –21.
• ON: enables auto surround.
NOTE: This setting is memorized independently
for each source input and becomes a perma-
nent setting until it is changed.
• OFF: disables auto surround.
For most convenient operation of the system,
leave this setting in the default ON setting. You
can still temporarily choose a different surround
mode for an input by pressing the SURROUND
ON/OFF button.
To begin Sound Adjustments:
Tone Adjustments
(BASS and TREBLE)
1. Press the ADJUST button on the front panel.
The first adjustment item appears in the front
panel display.
These two items allow you to adjust the bass
and treble response of the system. Select the
BASS item to increase or decrease the low
frequency output. Select the TREBLE item to
increase or decrease the high frequency out-
NOTE: The Auto Surround feature does not
have an effect on analog input signals or when
the DGTL DD or DGTL DTS are manually se-
lected as a fixed surround mode for the DVD
player.
2. Use the CONTROL
buttons on the front
panel to step through the available settings
in the Sound Adjustments procedure, Each
press of a CONTROL
button advances
put. Use the CONTROL
each item:
buttons to adjust
up or down to the next available item as
shown in the front panel display:
Quick Setup
• 0: The standard setting with no increase
Selecting this item starts the quick setup pro-
cedure. See the previous Quick Setup topic
in this manual for details.
BAL: Front speaker balance
or decrease.
BASS: Increase or decrease bass
TREBLE: Increase or decrease treble
SUBWFR: Subwoofer level
• (–): Negative numbers indicate a decrease
in bass or treble.
Video Output Mode
(VOUT)
CENTER: Center speaker level
SURR L: Left surround speaker level
SURR R: Right surround speaker level
EFFECT: Adjust intensity of DSP effects
AUDIO POS: Reduce subwoofer level for
stereo surround modes
• (+): Positive numbers indicate an increase
in bass or treble.
The video output of the RSDX--02 can be con-
nected to the TV monitor with composite video,
an S-VIDEO, or component video connections.
The adjustment range is from –10 to +10.
From the remote control:
• Press the BASS + or BASS – command on
page 6 of the remote to increase or de-
crease bass.
Use the CONTROL
buttons to specify the
3. Use the CONTROL
buttons on the front
type of video connection used in your system:
panel to adjust the item currently shown
in the front panel display.
• VIDEO: Select when using composite video
• Press the TREBLE + or TREBLE – command
on page 6 of the remote to increase or
decrease treble.
connections to the TV.
The following topics describe the settings for
each item.
• S: Select when using S-Video connections
to the TV.
NOTE: Tone adjustments are memorized inde-
pendently for each source input.
Front Speaker Balance
(BAL)
• COMPNT: Select when using component
video connections to the TV.
The BAL item allows you to adjust the left/right
balance of the front speakers. Use the CON-
TROL
buttons to shift the sound to the left
or right:
• CENTER: The standard setting with the
sound balanced equally between the two
front speakers.
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Speaker Levels
To turn on the test tone, press the TEST
button on Page 5 of the remote. Press the button
again to turn off the test tone.
(SUBWFR, CENTER, SURR L,
CHOICE MENU SYSTEM
P5-C P5-D P5-E
SURR R)
The Choice Menu system provides a number
of additional setup and configuration options.
The choice menus are available at any time
except when the AM/FM source is selected.
Most of the adjustments in the Choice Menus
are memorized independently for each source
input.
These two items allow you to adjust the out-
put levels of the subwoofer, center channel
speaker, left surround speaker, and right sur-
NOTE: Speaker level and test tone adjustments
are also available from the Choice Menu sys-
tem. These level settings are memorized in-
dependently for each source input.
round speaker. Use the CONTROL
but-
tons to increase or decrease the output level
for the selected type of speaker:
DSP Effect LEVEL
P5-F
• 0: The standard setting with no increase
(EFFECT)
There are five Choice Menus:
or decrease relative to the front speakers.
This adjustment changes the intensity of the
reverberation effects when using one of the
DSP surround modes for 2-channel input sig-
1. LANGUAGE: default options for menus,
• (+): Positive numbers indicate an increase
DVD subtitles, etc.
in output level.
nals. Use the CONTROL
crease or decrease the intensity of the effect:
buttons to in-
2. PICTURE: video options
• (+): Negative numbers indicate an increase
in bass or treble.
3. AUDIO: audio options
The range of settings is from 1 to 5 with 1 being
the least intense effect and 5 being the high-
est intensity. 3 is the standard setting.
The adjustment range is from –10 to +10. In
a perfectly adjusted system, all of the speak-
ers should be matched as closely as possible
in volume output.
4. SPK. SETTING: speaker configuration
options
5. OTHERS: miscellaneous settings
NOTE: This setting can only be made while
one of the DSP surround modes is active. This
setting is memorized independently for each
source input.
Using the Choice Menus
P1-E P1-D
NOTE: Center and Surround speaker settings
can only be made while a multichannel sur-
round mode is active.
The following procedure can only be done from
the remote control.
From the remote control:
Subwoofer Audio Position
P2-H P1-D
(AUDIO POS)
1. Select the source input you wish to adjust.
• Press the SUB + or SUB – command on page
5 of the remote to increase or decrease
the output level of the subwoofer.
Once the subwoofer level is set for multichannel
movie soundtracks, some listeners feel that the
subwoofer is too loud for stereo music sources.
Generally, this is an indication that the sub-
woofer level is set too high in the first place.
However, the RSDX-02 provides a feature,
called Audio Position, that will automatically
reduce the subwoofer level whenever the sur-
round mode is set to 2-ch stereo. Use the CON-
2. Press the CHOICE button on Page 1 of the
remote. The LANGUAGE Choice Menu
appears on the TV.
• Press the CENTER + or CENTER – command
on page 5 of the remote to increase or
decrease the output level of the center
channel speaker.
• Press the SURR R + or SURR R – command
on page 5 of the remote to increase or
decrease the output level of the right sur-
round speaker.
TROL
buttons to increase or decrease
the Audio Position setting:
• Press the SURR L + or SURR L – command
on page 5 of the remote to increase or
decrease the output level of the left surround
speaker.
The range of settings is from 0dB to –6dB. A
setting of 0 is the normal setting, with the sub-
woofer at the same level for all surround modes.
A setting of –6 reduces the level of subwoofer
by 6dB in stereo surround mode.
3. Press the CURSOR
buttons in the
remote control to select the desired Choice
menu. Each button press changes to the
next menu. In this example, the PICTURE
menu is displayed.
Test Tone
NOTE: This setting can only be made while
one of the DSP surround modes is active.
To make adjustments more accurate, the
RSDX-02 has a built-in pink noise test tone. Play-
ing this calibrated test tone through each
speaker while making the adjustments to match
the speaker levels as closely as possible. Al-
ternatively, you can use an SPL meter, held in
one place at the listening position to measure
the output of each speaker while playing the
test tones.
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4. Press the CURSOR
buttons to select
8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 to make addi-
tional settings or press the CHOICE but-
ton again to exit the menu system and return
to normal operation.
the item you wish to adjust on the menu
with the moving arrow. In this example, the
PICTURE SOURCE item is selected.
Picture Menu
The following sections describe the settings on
each of the Choice Menus.
Language Menu
There are four items on the Picture Menu which
set various video options for DVD playback.
5. Press the OK button and a pop-up win-
dow appears with the available settings
for the item.
Monitor Type
There are two types of TVs: standard 4:3 aspect
ratio and new wide-screen 16:9 aspect ratio
monitors. Use this preference item to config-
ure the video output to match the aspect ratio
of your TV.
There are four items on the Language Menu
which determine default languages for DVDs
and on-screen menus.
With a standard aspect ratio TV, you also need
to tell the RSDX-02 how to adjust wide-screen
video images to fit.
Menu Language
Select a language as the preferred language
for DVD menus when it is available on the disc.
16:9 NORMAL (Wide Screen Stretch)
6. Press the CURSOR
buttons to select
the desired setting from the pop-up window.
In this example, the FILM setting is high-
lighted.
Audio Language
Select a language as the default audio lan-
guage for DVD soundtracks when it is avail-
able on the disc. You can still select a differ-
ent language when playing a specific disc.
Select this option for a wide-screen TV that al-
ways displays a wide-screen image regard-
less of the aspect ratio of the incoming video
signal. The RSDX-02 automatically adjusts the
aspect ratio to match the wide-screen TV. If
you play a normal 4:3 aspect program in this
mode, the RSDX-02 stretches the picture to fill
the wide-screen.
Subtitle
Select a language as the default subtitle lan-
guage for DVDs when it is available on the
disc. You can also select OFF so that DVDs
are played without subtitles as the default. You
can still select a different language when play-
ing a specific disc.
7. Press the OK button to confirm the new
setting.
16:9 AUTO (Wide Screen)
On Screen Language
Select this option for a wide-screen TV that au-
tomatically senses and adjusts the aspect ra-
tio. All stretch modes are handled by the TV.
4:3 aspect ratio programs may be displayed
with black bars on the sides, depending on
the setting of the TV’s stretch mode.
Select the language displayed in the Choice
Menus and other on-screen status screens
displayed by the RSDX-02.
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4:3 LB (Letter Box)
Screen Saver
Bass
TV Monitors can be easily damaged if a static
image is displayed for a long time. The Screen
Saver feature automatically darkens the screen
when a still image (such as a DVD menu) is
displayed for five minutes.
Adjust the low frequency response of the sys-
tem over a range of –10 to +10. A setting of
0 is flat response with no cut or boost.
Treble
ON: Activates the automatic screen saver
function.
Adjust the high frequency response of the system
over a range of –10 to +10. A setting of 0 is
flat response with no cut or boost.
Select this option for a standard aspect ratio
TV. 4:3 aspect ratio programs fill the screen.
Wide-screen video images are displayed full-
width with black letterbox masks inserted top
and bottom.
OFF: Disables the screen saver function.
LFE Attenuation
MP3/JPEG
This setting provides an option to reduce the
level of the Dolby Digital and DTS Low Fre-
quency Effects (LFE) channel from its normal
setting if you hear bass distortion.
Some discs contain both MP3 audio and JPEG
images. This setting determines which of the
two is played.
4:3 PS (Pan/Scan)
MP3: Select this option to play MP3 files.
• 0dB: The normal setting, reproduces the
JPEG: Select this option to play JPEG files.
LFE channel at its full level.
• –10dB: Reduces the level of the LFE channel
by 10 decibels.
Audio Menu
Select this option for a standard aspect ratio
TV. 4:3 aspect ratio programs fill the screen.
Wide-screen video images enlarged to fill the
screen vertically, cutting off portions of the left
and right sides.
NOTE: The LFE attenuation setting has no ef-
fect with any input signal other than Dolby
Digital or DTS.
Dynamic Range Compression
Picture Source
Dolby Digital recordings are capable of wide
dynamic range (the difference between the soft-
est and loudest sounds). In some cases, this
may tax amplifiers and/or speakers. In other
cases, you may want to reduce the dynamic
range when listening at low volume levels.
This setting optimizes the Progressive Scan de-
interlacing/line doubling for film or video source
material. It has no effect unless the RSDX-02’s
Progressive Scan feature is activated.
There are five items on the Audio Menu to tailor
the audio performance of the system. These
adjustments can also be made from the front
panel and/or remote control as described in
the Comprehensive Setup and Sound Settings
sections of the manual.
VIDEO (Normal): Optimized for video
source material without rapid motion. It uses
“weave” de-interlacing that preserves as much
detail as possible at the expense of jagged
lines during fast motion.
• MID: slightly reduced dynamic range,
roughly comparable to the signal from a
compact disc
• MAX: more heavily reduced dynamic
range, but still comparable to the signal
from a typical VHS Hi-Fi recording.
VIDEO (Action): Optimized for video source
material with rapid motion. It uses a “bob”
line doubling that reduces jagged lines dur-
ing fast motion at the expense of fine detail.
L/R Balance
The BAL item allows you to adjust the left/right
balance of the front speakers with a range of
L –21 to Center and Center to R –21.
• OFF: full dynamic range; no compression
NOTE: The Dynamic Range Compression fea-
ture ONLY affects Dolby Digital signals.
FILM: Activates reverse 3:2 pulldown de-in-
terlacing and is optimized for film source im-
ages. It should only be used to force the pro-
gressive scanning into film mode.
• CENTER: The standard setting with the
sound balanced equally between the two
front speakers.
AUTO:Automatically recognizes film or video
source material and uses the best possible de-
interlacing. This is the default mode and pro-
vides the best overall performance for the widest
range of DVD material.
• L (–): Settings indicated by an L followed
by a negative number indicate that the
volume of the left speaker is reduced and
the sound shifted towards the right.
• R (–): Settings indicated by an R followed
by a negative number indicate that the
volume of the right speaker is reduced and
the sound shifted towards the left.
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RETURN
FRONT SPEAKER
CENTER SPEAKER
SURROUND SPEAKER
Speaker Setting Menu
When the adjustments are complete, select
RETURN to leave the sub-menu and return to
the Speaker Settings Menu.
Select the distance from each of these speak-
ers to your listening position. The range is from
0.3m/1ft to 9.0m/30ft.
NOTE: In the vast majority of systems with a
powered subwoofer, all speakers should be
set to SMALL so that their deep bass is redi-
rected to the subwoofer. This will usually re-
sult in better overall bass performance and a
system that will play louder and cleaner, even
when the front speakers are physically large.
TEST TONE
Select this item to turn on or off the test tone.
RETURN
When the adjustments are complete, select
RETURN to leave the sub-menu and return to
the Speaker Settings Menu.
There are four items on the Speaker Setup Menu
to configure the RSDX-02 for proper opera-
tion with your system. These adjustments can
also be made from the front panel and/or
remote control as described in the Sound Set-
tings section of the manual.
Level
Select this item for a sub-menu that allows
matching the output level of all of the speak-
ers in the system for proper surround sound
performance.
NOTE: When NONE has been selected for a
type of speaker, the adjustment cannot be
made and the test tone will not be played by
that speaker.
Size
CENTER SPEAKER
SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER
SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER
SUB WOOFER
Crossover
Select this item for a sub-menu that configures
how many and what size speakers are in your
system.
The deep bass intended for any speaker con-
figured as SMALL is redirected to the powered
subwoofer or to LARGE speakers based on
the settings of the digital crossover in the RSDX-
02. This item selects the crossover frequency.
Bass below the crossover frequency is redi-
rected; sounds above the crossover frequency
are sent to the original speaker. Select one of
three crossover frequencies:
Adjust each of these items to match the vol-
ume from that speaker as closely as possible
to the other speakers.
FRONT SPEAKER
CENTER SPEAKER
SURROUND SPEAKER
TEST TONE
For each type of speaker, choose one of three
options:
Select this item to turn on or off a special pink
noise test tone that makes adjusting the levels
easier and more accurate.
• LARGE: Select if the speaker(s) for this item
are capable of reproducing deep bass.
• 80Hz: Select for an 80Hz crossover.
Recommended when all of the speakers
have woofer sizes of 6 inches or larger.
RETURN
• SMALL: Select to redirect the deep bass
from the speaker(s) for this item to a pow-
ered subwoofer or to large speakers in the
system.
When the adjustments are complete, select
RETURN to leave the sub-menu and return to
the Speaker Settings Menu.
• 100Hz: Select for an 100Hz crossover.
Recommended when the smallest speak-
ers have woofer sizes of 5 inches.
• NONE: Select if you do not have speaker(s)
for this item in the system. For example, if
you do not have surround speakers, select
NONE for the SURROUND SPEAKER item.
NOTE: When NONE has been selected for a
type of speaker, the adjustment cannot be
made and the test tone will not be played by
that speaker. Level settings for Center and
Surround Speakers can only be made when
a multichannel surround sound mode is ac-
tive.
• 120Hz: Select for a 120Hz crossover.
Recommended when the smallest speak-
ers have woofer sizes of 4 inches or smaller.
NOTE: The NONE option is not available for
the front speakers. If you have selected NONE
for the subwoofer, the front speakers are au-
tomatically set to LARGE.
NOTE: If you have previously configured all of
your speakers as LARGE, the crossover fre-
quency item will not appear.
Distance
Return to Initial
SUBWOOFER
Select this item for a sub-menu to set the digi-
tal delay for each speaker in the system so
that sounds arrive at your ear from all speak-
ers simultaneously. The settings are made by
selecting the distance (in meters or feet) from
your listening location to each of your speak-
ers. The RSDX-02 then calculates delay times
automatically.
Select this item to reset all speaker settings to
the factory defaults.
Select one of two settings:
• USE: Select this setting if you have con-
nected a powered subwoofer.
• NONE: Select this setting if your system
does not have a powered subwoofer.
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Auto Standby
Setting the Parental Lock
Others Menu
The RSDX-02 can automatically turn off when
DVD playback has finished and no additional
commands are received for a specified time.
This prevents a DVD from returning to a static
menu screen if it is left unattended. This fea-
ture is only available when the DVD source
input is active. There are three settings:
1. With playback stopped, select the PAREN-
TAL LOCK item on the Others Menu. The
Parental Lock sub-menu appears.
• 60: Auto Standby turns off the unit after
60 minutes of inactivity.
• 30: Auto Standby turns off the unit after
There are miscellaneous convenience items and
extra features on the Other Menu
40 minutes of inactivity.
• OFF: Disables the Auto Standby feature.
2. Select the COUNTRY CODE field on sub-
menu and press the OK button. A pop-up
window appears with the list of country
codes (see Figure 10 at the front of this
manual for a list of codes).
Resume
The Resume feature stores the current location
when DVD playback is stopped; allowing
playback to be resumed from that point.
NOTE: If Auto Standby and the Sleep timer
are both set, the unit turns off at the earlier of
the two intervals.
• ON: Select to enable the Resume feature.
Parental Lock
• OFF: Select to disable the Resume feature.
Playback will always resume at the begin-
ning of the disc.
The RSDX-02 has a Parental Lock feature to
prevent children from watching inappropriate
DVD Video discs. The feature relies on ratings
systems (specific to each country) that set a
rating level for discs starting from material
suitable for viewing by children and increas-
ing as the subject matter becomes more in-
appropriate. The Parental Lock feature sets the
restriction anywhere from Level 1 to Level 8.
A disc with a rating higher than the specified
level requires entry of a password for play-
back. Thus, if you specify a Level 5 restriction,
any discs rated Level 6 or higher require a
password.
On-Screen Guide
The built-in DVD player can display icons and
status indicators for several features on the TV
set. These icons alert you to the availability
of multi-view angles, multilingual subtitles, and
multilingual soundtracks on a DVD. Status
indicators show the play mode, rapid play
speed, etc. Generally, these icons are useful;
however, you may wish to turn them off when
recording a DVD. The ability to display the
On-Screen Status Bar at any time is not affected
by this selection.
3. Press the CURSOR
buttons to scroll
though the list of country codes and high-
light a selection.
4 Press OK. The highlight cursor moves to
the SET LEVEL field.
• ON: Select to enable the Guide feature.
• OFF: Select to disable the Guide feature.
5. Press the CURSOR
buttons to scroll
though the list of setting levels and make
a selection. The available options are:
NONE: no restriction
LEVEL 1: the most restrictive
LEVELS 2–7: progressively less restrictive
LEVEL 8: the least restrictive
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6. Press OK. The highlight cursor moves to
the PASSWORD field.
Playback with Parental Lock
P1-D
When you play a disc that has a rating less
than or equal to your specified Level, playback
proceeds normally. If you attempt to play a
disc that is rated above your specified Level,
the following display appears on the TV screen
asking if you want to temporarily override the
Parental Lock and play the disc:
7. Enter a 4-digit password using the NU-
MERIC (0–9) buttons on the remote. If you
make a mistake, you can reenter a differ-
ent password. Write down your password
for safe keeping!
8. Press OK. The highlight cursor moves to
the EXIT field. Press ENTER again to exit
the Parental Lock screen and return to the
Others Menu.
1. To eject the disc, use the CURSOR
buttons on Page 1 of the remote to high-
light the NOT RELEASE field, then press
the OK button. Eject the disc.
To Change Parental Lock
Settings
2. To play the disc, use the CURSOR
buttons to highlight the TEMPORARY RE-
LEASE field, then press the OK button.
Changing the Parental Lock settings follows
the same procedure, except that you must first
enter your 4-digit password before making any
changes on the Parental Lock sub-menu.
3. Enter the 4-digit password using the NU-
MERIC buttons on Page 4 of the remote.
If you enter the wrong password three times,
playback is prohibited. If you enter the cor-
rect password, the parental lock is tempo-
rarily removed and playback begins.
If you enter the wrong password, you can-
not proceed. If you enter it wrong more than
three times, the cursor jumps to EXIT field.
NOTE: If you forget your password, enter the
master password “8888”.
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General
Specifications
Power Requirements:
AC 120 V , 60 Hz
Amplifier
Power Consumption:
200 W
2 W (in standby mode)
Output Power, Stereo Operation:
80 W per ch, min. RMS, 8 ohms, 40 Hz – 20 kHz
with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
Dimensions (W x H x D):
435 mm x 118 mm x 415 mm
(17 3/16 in. x 4 5/8 in. x 16 3/8 in.)
Output Power, Surround operation:
80 W per ch, min. RMS, 8 ohms at 1 kHz, with no
more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
Weight:
9.6 kg (21.2 lbs)
All specifications are accurate at the time of
printing.
Audio
Rotel reserves the right to make improvements
without notice.
Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz):
TV, TAPE/CDR, DBS, VCR: 240 mV/47 kOhm
Rotel and the Rotel HiFi logo are registered
trademarks of The Rotel Co, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan.
Audio Input (DIGITAL IN):
Coaxial: 0.5 V(p-p)/75 ohms
Optical: –21 dBm to –15 dBm (660 nm 30 nm)
Digital formats:
Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS (with sampling
frequency–32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (’66 IHF/’78 IHF):
TV, TAPE/CDR, DBS, VCR: 87 dB/67 dB
Frequency Response:
TV, TAPE/CDR, DBS, VCR: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ( 1 dB)
Tone Control:
Bass (100 Hz): 10 dB
Treble (10 kHz): 10 dB
Video
Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz):
Composite video: 1 V(p-p)/75 ohm
S-Video: (Y:luminance): 1 V(p-p)/75 ohm
S-Video: (C:chrominance): 0.286 V(p-p)/75 ohm
Video Output Level/Impedance (1 kHz):
Composite video:1 V(p-p)/75 ohm
S-video (Y:luminance): 1 V(p-p)/75 ohm
S-video (C:chrominance): 0.286 V(p-p)/75 ohm
Component video (Y): 1.0 V(p-p)/75 ohm
Component video (PB/PR): 0.7 V(p-p)/75 ohm
Color System:
NTSC or PAL
Horizontal Resolution:
500 lines or more
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N):
63 dB
Synchronize:
Negative
FM tuner (IHF)
Tuning Range:
87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
AM tuner
Tuning Range:
530 kHz to 1 710 kHz
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
Dale Road
Worthing, West Sussex BN11 2BH
England
Phone: +44 (0)1903 221600
Fax: +44 (0)1903 221525
Rotel Deutschland
Kleine Heide 12
D-33790 Halle/Westf.
Germany
Phone: +49 05201-87170
Fax: +49 05201-73370
www.rotel.com
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