Other Features; Unpacking; Placement; Connections - Rotel RSP-1068 Owner's Manual

RSP-1068 Surround Sound Processor

Other features

• Multi-zone, multi-source capability with
independent input selection and volume.
• User friendly ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)
menu system with programmable labels for
all inputs. Choice of languages.
• Learning remote control to operate the
RSP-1068 and other components.
• Upgradeable microprocessor software to
accommodate future upgrades.
• Assignable 12V trigger outputs for remote
turn-on of power amplifiers and other com-
ponents.

Unpacking

Remove the unit carefully from its packing. Find
the remote control and other accessories. Save
the box as it will protect the RSP-1068 if you
move or need to return it for maintenance.

Placement

Place the RSP-1068 on a solid, level surface
away from sunlight, heat, moisture, or vibra-
tion. Make sure that the shelf can support the
weight of the unit.
Place the RSP-1068 close to the other com-
ponents in your system and, if possible, on its
own shelf. This will make initial hookup, and
subsequent system changes easier.
The RSP-1068 can generate heat during nor-
mal operation. Do not block ventilation open-
ings. Allow a minimum of 10 cm (4 inches)
of unobstructed space around the unit. If in-
stalled in a cabinet, make sure that there is
adequate ventilation.
Don't stack other components or objects on
top of the RSP-1068. Don't let any liquid fall
into the unit.

CONNECTIONS

Although the RSP-1068's rear panel looks
daunting, connecting the unit to your system
is straightforward. Each of the source compo-
nents in the system are connected to the
RSP-1068 inputs with a pair of standard RCA
cables for analog audio, a video connection
(composite, S-Video, or Component Video),
and an optional digital audio cable (coax or
optical).
: Surround formats like Dolby Digital and
NOTE
DTS are digital formats and the RSP-1068
can only decode them when a digital input
signal is available. For this reason, you should
always connect your DVD player's digital
outputs to the RSP-1068, using either the op-
tical or coax inputs.
The outputs of RSP-1068 are sent to power
amplifier(s) with standard RCA cables from
preamp audio outputs. The video signal from
the RSP-1068 is sent to the TV monitor using
composite video, S-Video, or Component Video
connections.
In addition, the RSP-1068 has MULTI input con-
nections for a source component that does its
own surround decoding, remote IR sensor
inputs, and 12V trigger connections for remote
turn-on of other Rotel components.
: Do not plug any system component
NOTE
into an AC source until all connections have
been properly made.
Video cables should have a 75 ohm imped-
ance. The S/PDIF digital audio interface stan-
dard also specifies a 75 ohm impedance and
all good digital cables adhere to this require-
ment. Do NOT substitute conventional audio
interconnect cables for digital or video signals.
Standard audio interconnects will pass these
signals, but their limited bandwidth reduce per-
formance.
When making signal connections, connect LEFT
channels to LEFT channel jacks and RIGHT chan-
nels to RIGHT channel jacks. All RCA-type
connections on the RSP-1068 follow these stan-
dard color codes:
Left channel audio: white RCA jack
Right channel audio: red RCA jack
Composite video: yellow RCA jack
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: Each source input must be properly
NOTE
configured using the Input Setup menu of the
OSD menu system. We recommend going to
this menu after connecting each source to con-
figure it as desired. See Input Setup of the
Setup section for information.
Analog Audio Inputs &
Outputs
The following connections are used for con-
necting analog audio signals to and from the
RSP-1068. See the Making Connections topic
for specific instructions on connecting each type
of component.
: Normally, the RSP-1068 converts ana-
NOTE
log inputs to digital signals. All of the digital
processing is available including bass man-
agement, digital crossovers, speaker level and
delay settings, and a number surround mode
options. Alternatively, there is an analog by-
pass surround mode that routes 2-ch and Multi
Input analog signals directly to the Volume con-
trol and preamp outputs, bypassing the digi-
tal processing entirely for pure analog stereo.

Tuner Inputs

A left/right pair of RCA analog audio inputs
for connecting an AM/FM tuner.

CD Inputs

A left/right pair of RCA analog audio inputs
for connecting a CD player.

TAPE Inputs

A pair of RCA inputs, labeled TAPE IN, for
connecting the left/right analog audio signals
from an audio tape deck or recording device.

TAPE Outputs

A pair of RCA inputs, labeled TAPE OUT, for
sending left/right line level analog audio sig-
nals for recording on a tape deck or record-
ing device.
: These outputs should be connected to
NOTE
the inputs of the same tape deck connected
to the TAPE IN inputs.