Rotel RSP-966 Owner's Manual

Surround sound processor
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RSP-966
SURROUND SOUND
PROCESSOR
SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-966
POWER
REMOTE SENSOR
VIDEO1REC
TAPE2M
VIDEO2
VIDEO 3
STANDBY
VID4AUX
SOURCE
MPEG dts
Digital
Pro Logic
3 Stereo
STANDBY
TAPE 2
PHONO
TUNER
CD
TAPE 1
MONITOR
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
DYNAMIC
5.1 CH
SPEAKER
PRO-LOGIC
3 STEREO
DSP
STEREO
RANGE
INPUT
SUBWOOFER
+
Owner's Manual
MEMORY
OSD
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
1
2
DSP MODE
5.1 CH D. RANGE
SLEEP
3
4
AUX/
VIDEO 3
VIDEO 4
VIDEO 5
VIDEO
VIDEO 1
MODE
ENTER
LABELS
REC
BASS
TREBLE
REAR
CENTER
+
+
MASTER VOLUME
BALANCE
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  • Page 1 RSP-966 SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-966 MASTER VOLUME POWER REMOTE SENSOR VIDEO1REC TAPE2M MEMORY VIDEO2 OPTICAL VIDEO 3 COAXIAL STANDBY VID4AUX SOURCE MPEG dts Digital Pro Logic 3 Stereo DSP MODE 5.1 CH D. RANGE SLEEP STANDBY TAPE 2...
  • Page 2 SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-966 WARNING: CAUTION There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified ser- vice personnel. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to moisture CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO or water.
  • Page 3: Figure 1: Controls And Connections

    RSP-966 Figure 1: Controls and Connections SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-966 MASTER VOLUME POWER REMOTE SENSOR VIDEO1REC TAPE2M MEMORY VIDEO2 OPTICAL VIDEO 3 COAXIAL STANDBY VID4AUX SOURCE MPEG dts Digital Pro Logic 3 Stereo DSP MODE 5.1 CH D. RANGE SLEEP...
  • Page 4 DISC 6 TIME [REVIEW] SELECT CLEAR [SCAN] ENTER BACK RANDOM [REPEAT] PHONO TUNER AUX/V4 AUX/V5 TAPE 1 TAPE 2 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DISPLAY ZONE [SHIFT] RR-949 NOTE: See PROGRAMMING THE RR-949. Audio code for RSP-966 is code 001.
  • Page 5: Figure 4: Output Connections

    VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT ROTEL RSP-966 AC INPUT 230V / 50HZ COMPOSITE S-VIDEO PHONO VIDEO 4 SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR FRONT MODEL NO. RSP-966 DIGITAL IN VIDEO 3 VIDEO RSP-966 VIDEO 2 REAR VIDEO 1 PLAY TAPE1 VIDEO 1 CENTER WOOFER...
  • Page 6: Figure 5: Rca Input Connections

    SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-966 Figure 5: RCA Input Connections DVD PLAYER AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT COMPOSITE S-VIDEO CD PLAYER ANALOG OUTPUT ROTEL RSP-966 AC INPUT 230V / 50HZ COMPOSITE S-VIDEO PHONO VIDEO 4 SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR FRONT MODEL NO. RSP-966...
  • Page 7: Figure 6: S-Video Input Connections

    CD PLAYER ANALOG OUTPUT ROTEL RSP-966 AC INPUT 230V / 50HZ COMPOSITE S-VIDEO PHONO VIDEO 4 SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR FRONT MODEL NO. RSP-966 DIGITAL IN VIDEO 3 VIDEO RSP-966 VIDEO 2 REAR VIDEO 1 PLAY TAPE1 VIDEO 1 CENTER WOOFER...
  • Page 8: Figure 7: On-Screen Menus

    SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-966 Figure 7: On-Screen Menus INPUT SELECTOR Video: Audio: TUNER Video REC: Audio REC: TUNER 5.1Ch Input: Input Source: AUTO DOWN–selection ENTER–change BACK-return MENU-screen off SURROUND MODE Mode: DOLBY PRO LOGIC Delay Time CENTER: ____ REAR: 20ms...
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    SURROUND MODE Menu 3 STEREO Button TEST TONE Menu DSP Button TONE/BALANCE Menu STEREO Button SETUP Menu DYNAMIC RANGE Button RSP-966 Specifications ______________________________ 22 11 44 Front Panel: Configuration Controls __________________ 13 Audio VIDEO LABELS Button Video SPEAKER MODE Button General...
  • Page 10: About Rotel

    Save the packing and box A family whose passionate interest in music led them to manufac- as it will protect the RSP-966 if you move or need to return it for ture high fidelity components of uncompromising quality founded maintenance.
  • Page 11: Remote Sensor

    The ENTER button is used to confirm and memorize various set- puts while allowing simultaneous listening to another input tings in the setup and operation of the RSP-966. Its use is de- source. To select a VIDEO INPUT SOURCE for recording, press the scribed in detail in the relevant sections below.
  • Page 12: Front Panel: Surround Sound Controls

    PRO LOGIC button is pressed. Note: The RECORD function requires analog signals. Thus, if you Note: Many users will find that leaving the RSP-966 in the PRO are using a digital connection from a CD player or DVD for listen- LOGIC mode offers the most satisfactory performance and conve- ing, you should also connect an analog signal for recording.
  • Page 13: Dynamic Range Button 11

    Digital. It is inactive at all other times. speakers. For optimum surround sound performance, it is neces- sary to tell the RSP-966 what speakers your system includes and what type they are. The following configuration instructions refer to LARGE and SMALL speakers.
  • Page 14 In this Note 3: Dolby Digital and DTS modes are automatically activated case, you would tell the RSP-966 that all of your speakers are based on software codes; there is no manual mode setting. There- SMALL, without regard to how big they may actually be.
  • Page 15: Rr-949 Remote Control

    MENU button 2. Use the NUMERIC buttons to enter the 3-digit code (001) for the RSP-966 – press 0, then 0, then 1. The AUDIO button will flash Push this button to turn on the ON-SCREEN MENU system. If the each time you enter a digit.
  • Page 16: Rear Panel Connections: Overview

    Connect a second tape deck to the TAPE 2 connections – the out- to LEFT channel jacks and RIGHT channels to RIGHT channel puts of the tape deck to the IN jacks on the RSP-966 and the OUT jacks. All RCA-type connections on the RSP-966 follow these jacks on the RSP-966 to the inputs on the second tape deck.
  • Page 17: Tv Monitor Output

    TV Monitor Output LaserDisc player, or satellite TV receiver. The video output of the RSP-966 sends the video signal to your TV Connect the RCA analog audio outputs of the first video compo- monitor. Both RCA composite and S-Video connectors are pro- nent to the left and right RCA analog audio inputs labeled VIDEO 2.
  • Page 18: Rear Panel Ac Power Connections

    Rear Panel AC Power Connections POWER AC Input BAND MUTE T / V Your RSP-966 is configured at the factory for the proper AC line VOLUME PRESET TUNE PRESET voltage in the country where you purchased it (115 volts/60Hz AC SURROUND +...
  • Page 19: Main Menu

    RSP-966 MAIN Menu INPUT SELECTOR Menu MAIN MENU INPUT SELECTOR Input Selector Video: Surround Mode Audio: TUNER Test Tone Video REC: Tone/Balance Audio REC: TUNER Setup Menu 5.1Ch Input: Input Source: AUTO DOWN–selection ENTER–change DOWN–selection ENTER–change BACK-return MENU-screen off BACK-return...
  • Page 20: Surround Mode Menu

    SPL meters are ENTER or VOLUME remote button. Return to the MAIN menu by available from electronics stores, or your authorized Rotel dealer pressing the BACK button. Cancel the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY by may loan you one.
  • Page 21: Tone/Balance Menu

    RSP-966 TONE/BALANCE Menu SETUP Menu TONE / BALANCE SETUP MENU Front: LARGE Bass : +10dB Rear: SMALL Treble : +10dB Center: LARGE Subwoofer: Balance : L 10 Dynamic Range: Menu Display: SCREEN DOWN–selection ENTER–change DOWN–selection VOLUME–change BACK-return MENU-screen off BACK-return...
  • Page 22: Rsp-966 Specifications

    All specifications are accurate at the time of printing. Rotel reserves the right to make improvements without notice. Rotel and the Rotel HiFi logo are registered trademarks of The Rotel Co, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan. DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems.
  • Page 23 RSP-966...
  • Page 24 RSP-966 SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR The Rotel Co. Ltd. 10-10 Shinsen-Cho Shibuya-Ku Tokyo 150-0045 Japan Phone: +81 3-5458-5325 Fax: +81 3-5458-5310 Rotel of America 54 Concord Street North Reading, MA 01864-2699 Phone: +1 978-664-3820 Fax: +1 978-664-4109 Rotel Europe Meadow Road...

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