Programming The Rr-939; Power Switch; Master Volume Controls; Selector Buttons - Rotel RSP-975 Owner's Manual

Programming the RR-939

The RR-939 is preprogrammed from the factory to operate the
RSP-975. Should the AUDIO command set on your RR-939 not op-
erate the RSP-975, it's possible that the programming had been in-
advertently changed. To reprogram the remote to operate the
RSP-975:
1. Press the AUDIO button at the top of the remote while simulta-
neously pressing the MUTE button and hold both for at least one
second. The AUDIO button will light in red for 20 seconds, indicat-
ing that you have entered the program mode. The next step must
be done within this 20 second period, or the RR-939 will revert to
its standard operating mode.
2. Use the NUMERIC buttons to enter the 3-digit code (001) for the
RSP-975 – press 0, then 0, then 1. The AUDIO button will flash
each time you enter a digit.
3. Store the code number by pressing the corresponding AUDIO
button again. The button will blink twice to confirm the storage of
the code in memory.

POWER Switch

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Duplicates the function of the Standby Switch on the front panel.
Press to activate the RSP-975. Press again to deactivate.

MASTER VOLUME Controls

A pair of buttons which duplicate the function of the front panel
volume control. Press VOLUME DOWN to reduce the volume and
press VOLUME UP to increase the volume.
The VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons are also used in making certain
system configuration settings.

SELECTOR Buttons

A group of ten buttons which duplicate the function of the LIS-
TENING SOURCE SELECTOR buttons on the RSP-975 front panel.
Select any input source by pressing the appropriate button.
The labels on the remote buttons match the front panel buttons,
except that the button labelled PHONO/LD corresponds to the
front panel DVD input button and the button labelled AUX 1 corre-
sponds to the front panel AUX input button. The remote buttons la-
belled AUX 2 and TAPE 2 are not used with the RSP-975.

5.1 Button

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Duplicates the 5.1 CH button on the front panel. Selects the 5.1
Channel input, overriding any other sources.

MUTE Button (remote only)

Push this button once to reduce the output levels to zero – to turn
the sound off. The front panel MUTE LED will light. Press the
MUTE button again to restore the prior volume level.
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DIGITAL SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-975
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SELECT Button (Digital Input)

Duplicates the DIGITAL INPUT button on the front panel. Selects
the ANALOG input or one of the DIGITAL inputs for the currently
selected source.

SURROUND + Button

Duplicates the function of the front-panel SURROUND MODE but-
ton. Steps sequentially through various surround sound operating
modes. Your current selection will be indicated by front panel
LEDs and will be memorized for ANALOG inputs.

SURROUND DELAY Button (remote only)

The surround processing in the RSP-975 delays the signal sent to
the rear surround speakers as a means of simulating a larger
physical space (such as a movie theater or concert hall) and to
ensure that sounds from the front speakers reach your ear first.
The SURROUND DELAY button steps sequentially through four
available settings for your selected surround mode (not applicable
in STEREO modes).
NOTE: The SURROUND DELAY setting is system-wide. Changing it
will increase or decrease the relative delay time for all inputs and
both surround modes. The setting is automatically memorized as it
is made.
You will get visual confirmation of your delay time setting on the
VOLUME DISPLAY as you adjust the setting. The delay time setting
also appears in the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (see below).
There are no hard and fast rules for setting proper delay times.
Many listeners will be satisfied with the default settings. Others
will want to experiment. In the end, it is a matter of personal taste.
In general, longer delay time settings will tend to create the illu-
sion of a larger acoustic space, although if overdone, the effect
can be exaggerated and unnatural. Longer delay settings may
typically be more spectacular. Shorter delay times may be more
natural.
Delay times also may need to be adjusted depending on the rela-
tive distance from the listening position to the front and rear
speakers. As a general rule, your attention should never be drawn
to the surround speakers as a primary sound source, particularly
when listening to music. If you are closer to the rear speakers, in-
creasing the delay time may prevent this problem.
The four DELAY TIME choices for each surround mode are:
STEREO:
DOLBY PRO LOGIC:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
Again, experimentation will show you which settings are best for
your source material, room conditions, and system setup.
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STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
NONE NONE NONE
15 ms 20 ms 25 ms
NONE 5 ms 10 ms
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STEP 4
NONE
30 ms
15 ms