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Rotel RSX-965 Owner's Manual

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RSX-965
SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER
SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER RSX-965
POWER
REMOTE SENSOR
VIDEO1REC
RBPS RDS RT EON TP TA PTY
VIDEO2
VIDEO 3
STANDBY
VID4AUX
SOURCE
MPEG dts
Digital
STANDBY
TAPE 2
PHONO
TUNER
CD
TAPE 1
MONITOR
DYNAMIC
PRO-LOGIC
3 STEREO
DSP
STEREO
RANGE
HEADPHONES
SPEAKER
SUBWOOFER
–
ON/OFF
Owner's Manual
1
2
4 BACK
5
TAPE2M
ST
TUNED
AUTO MEMORY
PRESET
OSD
OPTICAL
7
8
COAXIAL
1
2
0
Pro Logic
3 Stereo
DSP MODE
5.1 CH D. RANGE
SLEEP
3
4
AUX/
FREQUENCY
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
VIDEO 4
VIDEO 5
MEMORY
SPEAKER
5.1 CH
VIDEO
VIDEO 1
MENU
MODE
INPUT
LABELS
REC
BASS
REAR
CENTER
+
–
+
–
+
MASTER VOLUME
3
6 ENTER
9
DIRECT
MONO
BAND
<
TUNING
>
TREBLE
BALANCE

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  • Page 1 RSX-965 SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER RSX-965 POWER REMOTE SENSOR VIDEO1REC RBPS RDS RT EON TP TA PTY TAPE2M TUNED AUTO MEMORY VIDEO2 VIDEO 3 STANDBY VID4AUX SOURCE MPEG dts Digital Pro Logic 3 Stereo DSP MODE 5.1 CH D. RANGE...
  • Page 2 • Increase the separation between the unit and the television tuner. POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM • Connect the unit to an outlet on a different electrical circuit. (NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H) • Consult your authorized Rotel retailer for assistance.

  • Page 3: Figure 1: Controls And Connections

    Figure 1: Controls and Connections SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER RSX-965 POWER REMOTE SENSOR VIDEO1REC STANDBY STANDBY PHONO TUNER TAPE 1 PRO-LOGIC 3 STEREO STEREO HEADPHONES SPEAKER ON/OFF ANTENNA AC-3/PCM LOOP DIGITAL IN VIDEO MAIN REAR CENTER WOOFER PREOUT PREOUT REMOTE EXT IN...

  • Page 4: Figure 2: Remote Control

    SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER RSX-965 Figure 2: Remote Control TAPE POWER BAND MUTE T / V SURROUND + GUIDE PAUSE C. DELAY TRACK – PLAY STOP DYNAMIC RECALL OPN/CLS DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 DISC 6 ENTER >10...

  • Page 5: Figure 5: Output Connections

    TAPE 2 TV MONITOR DB25 INPUT SPEAKERS CENTER FRONT RSX-965 SPEAKERS INPUT FRONT SURROUND RECEIVER MODEL NO. RSX-965 – – RSX-965 REAR – – RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR – WARNING: OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

  • Page 6: Figure 6: Rca Input Connections

    SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER RSX-965 Figure 6: RCA Input Connections ANTENNA AC-3/PCM LOOP DIGITAL IN VIDEO MAIN REAR CENTER WOOFER PREOUT PREOUT REMOTE EXT IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT COMPOSITE S-VIDEO ANALOG OUTPUT COMPOSITE S-VIDEO PHONO VIDEO 4 VIDEO 3...

  • Page 7: Dvd Player

    5.1 CH RSX-965 DVD PLAYER CD PLAYER ROTEL RSX-965 SPEAKERS INPUT FRONT SWITCHED SURROUND RECEIVER 100W MAX MODEL NO. RSX-965 – – RSX-965 REAR – – CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR –...

  • Page 8: Figure 8: On-Screen Menus

    SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER RSX-965 Figure 8: On-Screen Menus INPUT SELECTOR Video: Audio: TUNER Video REC: Audio REC: TUNER 5.1Ch Input: Input Gain: Input Source: AUTO DOWN–selection ENTER–change BACK-return MENU-screen off TEST TONE Front - L Center Front - R Rear - R...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Rear Panel Output Signal Connections ________________ 18 Rear Panel Antenna Connections _____________________ 19 Rear Panel AC Power Connections ____________________ 20 The On-Screen Display and System Configuration _____ 20 RSX-965 Specifications ______________________________ 23 RSX-965 Programming the RR-939 POWER Button VOLUME Buttons...

  • Page 10: About Rotel

    Unpacking Remove the unit carefully from its packing. Look for the handheld remote control and other accessories. Save the packing and box as it will protect the RSX-965 if you move or need to return it for maintenance. Placement Place the RSX-965 on a solid, dry, level surface away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, high humidity, or strong vibrations.

  • Page 11: Power Switch 1 And Standby Switch

    Note: The STANDBY switch also controls the rear panel AC con- venience outlets. When the RSX-965 is in STANDBY mode, the AC outlet is also off. When the RSX-965 is fully functional, the AC out- let is live. Remote Sensor This sensor receives infrared signals from the handheld remote control.

  • Page 12: Ch Input 14 55

    PRO LOGIC button is pressed. Note: Many users will find that leaving the RSX-965 in the PRO LOGIC mode offers the most satisfactory performance and conve- nience for all source materials.

  • Page 13: Dsp Button

    Digital. It is inactive at all other times. Front Panel: Tuning Controls The RSX-965 features a digital synthesized AM/FM tuner with 30 station presets. Operation of the tuning functions involves the use of the numeric buttons immediately to the left of the MASTER VOLUME knob and five buttons directly below the MASTER VOL- UME knob as described below.

  • Page 14: Numeric Keypad: Station Presets

    A ST indicator lights when a stereo FM signal is received. NUMERIC Keypad: Station Presets The RSX-965 can store up to 30 station presets for recall at any time using the NUMERIC keypad. To memorize a station: 1. Tune to the desired station, either AM or FM.

  • Page 15: Menu Button 12

    In this case, you would tell the RSX-965 that all of your speakers are SMALL, without regard to how big they may actually be.

  • Page 16: Rr-939 Remote Control

    2. Use the NUMERIC buttons to enter the 3-digit code (001) for the RSX-965 – 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.

  • Page 17: Rear Panel Connections: Overview

    Connect a second tape deck to the TAPE 2 connections – the out- puts of the tape deck to the IN jacks on the RSX-965 and the OUT jacks on the RSX-965 to the inputs on the second tape deck.

  • Page 18: Video 2 - 5 Inputs

    Monitor TV Output The video output of the RSX-965 sends the video signal to your TV monitor. Both RCA composite and S-Video connectors are pro- vided. Simply connect the MONITOR TV output, either RCA com- posite or S-Video, to an input on your television monitor.

  • Page 19: Rca Preamp Outputs

    RCA Preamp Outputs The RSX-965 provides a set of RCA preamp audio outputs: one for a powered subwoofer and five more (FRONT LEFT/FRONT RIGHT/ CENTER/RIGHT REAR/LEFT REAR) that allow you to use external amplifiers in place of one or more of the built-in amps.

  • Page 20: Rear Panel Ac Power Connections

    AC Convenience Outlets Two outlets let you plug AC cords from source components or other accessories into the back of the RSX-965 so that they will be turned on and off automatically. The outlets are powered when- ever the RSX-965 is fully active. They are off when the RSX-965 is in STANDBY mode.

  • Page 21: Surround Mode Menu

    For best results, you should perform the test tone cali- bration in DOLBY DIGITAL surround mode. To do this, you will need to play a Dolby Digital source so that the RSX-965 can automati- cally sense it and activate the DOLBY DIGITAL mode. Then, enter the On-Screen Menu system and select TEST TONE from the MAIN menu to reach this screen.

  • Page 22: Surround Level Menu

    (SPL) meter to measure the output of each speaker instead of relying on your ear. SPL meters are available from electronics stores, or your authorized Rotel dealer may loan you one. Set the meter to its SLOW response time with C-weighting and be sure to hold it away from your body.

  • Page 23: Setup Menu

    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 24 North Reading, MA 01864-2699 Worthing, West Sussex BN11 2RX Phone: +44 (0)1903 524 813 Fax: +44 (0)1903 524 831 Phone: +49 05201-87170 082 OMRSX-965 122998 The Rotel Co. Ltd. 10-10 Shinsen-Cho Shibuya-Ku Tokyo 150-0045 Japan Phone: +81 3-5458-5325 Fax: +81 3-5458-5310...

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