Rotel RSP-1570 Owner's Manual

Rotel RSP-1570 Owner's Manual

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RSP-1570
Surround Sound Processor
RSP-1570
(RSP-1069)
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  • Page 1 RSP-1570 (RSP-1069) RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor Owner’s Manual Register your product at www.Rotel.com/register...
  • Page 2 > 4 in > 4 in > 10 cm > 4 in Rotel products are designed to comply with international directives on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment and the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
  • Page 3: Fcc Information

    Use only accessories specified by the manufacturer. • Connect the unit to an AC power outlet on a different electrical circuit. Use only with a cart, stand, rack, bracket or shelf system recommended by Rotel. Use caution when • Consult your authorized Rotel retailer for assistance.
  • Page 4: 1: Controls And Connections

    RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor 1: Controls and Connections � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �� � � � � � � �� � � � � �...
  • Page 5: 2: Rr-1061 Remote

    English English 2: RR-1061 Remote This remote control may be supplied with alternative Rotel products. As a result some of the buttons may not apply to this particular model. ����� ����� � � � � � � �� ��� ��...
  • Page 6: 3: Amplifiers And Subwoofer

    RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor 3: Amplifiers and Subwoofer ������ ��������� ��������� ����� ���������� ����������� ��������� ��������� ���������� ��������� ��������� ��������� ���� ���� ��������� ���������...
  • Page 7: 4: Digital Video Connections

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  • Page 8: 5: Dvd Player Analog Connections

    RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor 5: DVD or Blu-ray Player Connections ����� ���� � � � � � ��������� ������� ������ ������� ������������������ ����� ������������� ������������� 6: DVD-A or SACD Player Connections ������� ������ ��� ������ ������ �������...
  • Page 9: 7: Cable, Satellite, Or Hdtv Analog Connections

    English English 7: Cable, Satellite, or HDTV Analog Coonections ����� ���� � � � � � ��������� ������� ������ ������� ������������������ ����� ������������� ������������� 8: VCR Analog Connections ����� ���� ����� ���� ������� ��������� ������� ��������� ������ �������� �������� ������ �����...
  • Page 10: 9: Cd Player Connections

    RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor 9: CD Player Connections ����� ���� ������� ������ ������������� 10: Audio Recorder Connections ����� ���� ����� ���� ������ ��� �������� ������ ����� �������...
  • Page 11: 11: Am/Fm Tuner Connections

    English English 11: AM/FM Tuner Connections ����� ���� ������� ������ �������������...
  • Page 12: 12: Zone Connections

    RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor 12: Zone Connections ���� ����� ������� ������� � � � � � ��������� ��������������� ������� ����� ������������ ���������...
  • Page 13: 13: On-Screen Menus

    English English 13: On-Screen Menus ���������������������� ������������������� ������� ������������ � ����������������� ����������������������� ��������������������� ���������������������������� ������������������������������� �������������������� ����������������������� �������������������������� ���������������� �������������������������� ��������������������������� � ��������������������������� �������� ���������������������������������� ���������������������� �������������������� ���������������������� ����������� ���������������� � ��������������������� �������������������������� ��������������������� ����� ���������������������� ������������������������������ ������������������ ����������������������� ��������������������� ����...
  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    About Rotel ........
  • Page 15 Miscellaneous Settings ......... . . 45 Rotel XS 6.1 and 7.1 Channel Surround...
  • Page 16: About Rotel

    • Optical digital, coax digital, and analog input and output audio connections. (HDMI video connections also carry digital audio, so All of us at Rotel thank you for buying this product. We are sure it will when using HDMI there is no need for separate audio cables.) bring you many years of enjoyment.
  • Page 17: Other Features

    7.1 channel systems. Always active in any system with center Note: Surround formats like Dolby Digital and DTS are digital back speaker(s), Rotel XS even works with signals that would not formats and the RSP-1570 can only decode them when a digital otherwise activate the proper decoding (such as non-flagged DTS-...
  • Page 18: Hdmi In 1-4 Video Inputs

    Component Video signals for output to an NTSC or PAL TV monitor. Also, S-Video signals can be converted to Composite outputs. This Rotel processor provides upscaling and downscaling for the various For maximum convenience, connect the processor to the TV monitor with video formats.
  • Page 19: Composite In 1-3 Video Inputs

    English English implementation of HDMI supports audio signals, or a separate audio these signals is carried by a separate 75 ohm video cable with RCA connection from an HDMI component. connectors. Four inputs, labeled HDMI VIDEO IN 1–4, accept signals from source Three sets of inputs, labeled COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1–3, accept components.
  • Page 20: Standard Definition Tv Monitor Outputs

    Audio Inputs & Outputs same tape deck connected to the TAPE IN inputs. VIDEO 1–5 Audio Inputs This Rotel processor provides both analog and digital audio connections. Five pairs of RCA inputs (VIDEO IN 1–5) provide connections for Digital Inputs left/right analog audio signals from five additional source components.
  • Page 21: Multi Inputs

    To use the remote turn on feature, connect one of the RSP-1570’s 12V Preamp Outputs TRIG OUT jacks to the 12 volt trigger input of a Rotel amplifier, using a A group of ten RCA analog audio outputs sends the RSP-1570’s line level cable with mono 3.5mm mini-plugs on both ends.
  • Page 22: Computer I/O

    Computer I/O digital input to the CD (the default is COAXIAL 2). This Rotel unit can be operated from a computer with audio system control software from third-party developers. This control is accomplished Optional: Connect the left and right analog outputs from the CD player by sending operating codes from the computer via a hard-wired RS- to the AUDIO IN jacks labeled CD (left and right).
  • Page 23: Cable, Satellite, Or Hdtv Tuner

    English English Make sure that you connect the right channel to the R input jack and the TUNER on the RSP-1570. Make sure that you connect the right channel left channel to the L input jack. to the R input jack and the left channel to the L input jack. Cable, Satellite, or HDTV Tuner qwsjl There are typically no video connections for an AM/FM tuner and no...
  • Page 24: Hdtv Monitor

    S-Video input on the TV. A key feature of this Rotel processor is that it can send a video signal to any HDTV monitor in exactly the format that best matches the native Composite Video Analog connection: Connect an RCA video cable mode and resolution of the TV.
  • Page 25: Subwoofer

    1. Connect the front left amplifier to the FRONT L jack. 2. Connect the front right amplifier to the FRONT R jack Considering its large number of features, settings, and options, this Rotel 3. Connect the center channel amplifier to the CENTER 1 or CENTER 2 RSP-1570 is remarkably easy to operate.
  • Page 26: Remote Control Overview

    The unit is supplied complete with a full-function learning remote Push the MUTE button once to turn the sound off. An indication appears control that can operate this Rotel product plus nine other audio/video in the front panel and on-screen displays. Press the button again to components.
  • Page 27: Zone Buttons

    English English ZONE Button MENU/OSD Button Either of these buttons serve as a standby button for the currently-selected Push this button on the remote to turn on the OSD menu system. If the remote zone, toggling the zone on or off. Select the desired zone using menu system is already visible, push this button to cancel the display.
  • Page 28: Volume Adjustments

    RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor Options menu in the Setup section of this manual for additional details By default, the source input buttons are factory configured to select the on changing the default standby behavior. following inputs: Digital Coaxial 2 ‘Resume’...
  • Page 29: Party Mode: Selecting The Same Input For All Outputs

    English English Dolby Surround Alternatively, you can press the REC button to select a zone and then Dolby Pro Logic II use the +/– buttons to scroll through the available source options. Select any input (CD, TUNER, TAPE, or VIDEO 1–5). Selecting the SOURCE The most widely available surround sound format for consumer audio/ option links the Zone 2, 3 or 4 source to the input selected for main room video is Dolby Surround®, available on nearly all commercial VHS...
  • Page 30: Dts 96/24

    DTS output. If you hear no sound the systems. The key benefit of Rotel XS is that it works at all times with all first time you attempt to play a DTS disc, go to the DVD player’s multichannel digital signals, even those that might not otherwise activate configuration menus and turn on the DTS bitstream.
  • Page 31: Dts-Hd Master Audio And Dts-Hd High Resolution Audio

    7CH Stereo: This mode is the same as 5CH Stereo described above except that it also distributes stereo signals to center back speaker(s) Dolby Pro Logic IIx or Rotel XS processing can be configured to be installed in the system.
  • Page 32: Manually Selecting Surround Modes

    DD 5.1 channel, DD Surround EX center back processing, DD with Pro Logic IIx Music center back processing or DD with Rotel XS center • Standard 2-channel stereo (left/right speakers only) with no surround back processing.
  • Page 33: Dolby Digital 2.0 Discs

    Dolby Digital Surround EX. For standard 5.1 channel XS center back processing, DTS with Pro Logic IIx Music center back discs, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music or Rotel XS processing will provide a processing, or DTS with Pro Logic IIx Cinema center back processing more diffused surround effect than the more highly localized Dolby (available only for 7.1 channel systems).
  • Page 34: 7Lno

    RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor Music) by repeatedly pressing the DTS Neo:6 button on the front • To select DTS Neo:6 modes for 2-channel analog recordings. panel. You can also step through the DTS options (Neo:6 Cinema or Neo:6 Music) by repeatedly pressing the DTS Neo:6 button on the front To change the Cinema or Music option in Neo:6 mode, press the panel.
  • Page 35: Dynamic Range

    It shown on the front-panel display as you adjust them. can also be programmed to operate Rotel source components via its IR OUT jack. To adjust the contour settings from the remote: •...
  • Page 36: Remote Zone Power On/Off

    RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor • Avoid sending the same infrared command to the RSP-1570’s front 2. Within 10 seconds, adjust the volume control on the front panel or panel sensor and to a remote zone repeater at the same time. This remote to change the output level for the selected zone.
  • Page 37: Setup

    SETUP ���������������������� ������� ������������ ����������������� The Rotel RSP-1570 features two types of information displays to help ��������������������� ������������������������������� operate the system. The first consists of simple status displays that ����������������������� appear on the TV screen and/or front panel display whenever primary ����������������...
  • Page 38: Main Menu

    12V TRIGGER: The RSP-1570 has six 12V trigger outputs (labeled The INPUT SETUP menu configures the source inputs and is reached from 1–6) that supply a 12V DC signal to turn on Rotel components and other the MAIN menu. The screen provides the following options, selected by components as needed.
  • Page 39: Multi Input Setup

    English English Multi Input Setup Note: Default surround modes are stored independently for the analog and digital inputs for each source. �������������������� �������������������������� Options for the default surround modes are: Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby ������������������������������ 3 Stereo, DSP 1, DSP 2, DSP 3, DSP 4, 5ch Stereo, 7ch Stereo, PCM 2 �����������������������...
  • Page 40: Dts Neo:6

    RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor Select CINEMA to optimize for Dolby Surround encoded movie In DTS Neo:6 mode, there will only be one choice available on the sub- soundtracks including increased surround separation and full-bandwidth menu: selecting CINEMA or MUSIC modes. Use the +/– buttons on the surround channel frequency response.
  • Page 41: Speaker Setup

    SMALL setting (SMALL1 for one speaker, SMALL2 for two speakers). If your system has no center back speakers, select the NONE setting. With center back speakers, the Rotel XS eXtended surround, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6 or other decoders will provide center back signals for any surround mode.
  • Page 42: Advanced Speaker Setup

    RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor Note: When a speaker is set to LARGE on the SPEAKER SETUP ADVANCED: Speaker configuration is generally a global setting for menu or on this menu, the crossover setting is not available since, all surround modes and need only be done once.
  • Page 43: Test Tone

    English English Test Tone Note: The master crossover point can be overridden with a custom crossover frequency for the front, center, surround, or surround back speakers in the ADVANCED SPEAKER SETUP menu; �������������������� �������������������� however, in most systems the single master crossover point should ��������������������...
  • Page 44: Delay Setup

    Increase the delay to speakers located closer to the seating area and decrease the delay to speakers located farther from the seating area. This Rotel processor makes setting the delay time for each speaker very easy. Simply measure the distance (in feet or meters) from your seating position to each speaker in your system.
  • Page 45: Miscellaneous Settings

    ������������������� ����� ����� Note: The DISCRETE function is intended for use by a Rotel dealer �������������� or installer only. This OTHER OPTIONS menu, accessed from the MAIN menu, provides access to several miscellaneous settings as follows: Rotel’s use of discrete IR commands in multi-zone models provides easier...
  • Page 46: Zones 2-4 Setup

    DOWN buttons and use the +/– buttons to change the setting to YES. 12V TRIGGER: The RSP-1570 has six 12V trigger outputs (labeled 1–6) that supply a 12V DC signal to turn on Rotel components and other 2. Press the ENTER button to go to confirmation screen where a components as needed.
  • Page 47: More Information

    English English entered password is correct, the current settings will be saved as the MORE INFORMATION new USER DEFAULT settings. 3. To return to the MAIN menu without saving changes, change all Troubleshooting entries on the screen to NO and press ENTER. Note: If there is insufficient memory to store a USER DEFAULT configuration file, the SET USER DEFAULT option will not be The unit does not turn on.
  • Page 48: Hdmi: Frequently Asked Questions

    Composite Video, S-Video and Component Video. This Rotel unit Why does the HDMI connection sometimes not give a picture? meets the latest version of HDMI specification, HDMI 1.3.
  • Page 49: Specifications

    1mm clearance on all sides for unit to unit tolerances. All specifications are accurate at the time of printing. Rotel reserves the right to make improvements without notice. Contour (LF/HF) Rotel and the Rotel HiFi logo are registered trademarks of The Rotel Co, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan. ±6dB at 50Hz/15kHz Decodable Digital Input Signals Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES 96/24, LPCM (up to 192k).
  • Page 50 RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor The Rotel Co. Ltd. 10-10 Shinsen-Cho Shibuya-Ku Tokyo 150-0045 Japan Rotel of America 54 Concord Street North Reading, MA 01864-2699 Phone: +1 978-664-3820 Fax: +1 978-664-4109 Rotel Europe Dale Road Worthing, West Sussex BN11 2BH England...

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