Zone 2 Audio Outputs; Remote External Sensor/Repeater Jacks; Rear Panel Speaker Configuration Switches; Surround Hi-Pass (On/Off) - Rotel RSP-980 Owner's Manual

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All source components connected to the RSP-980's eudio inputs
are available at the variable line level output for Zone 2. The
Zone 2 outputs are independent of the main outputs. You can se¬
lect a different source and raise or iower Zone 2 volume without
affecting the Main outputs in any way.
• Avoid sending the same infrared command to the RSP-380 front
panel sensor and the Zone 2 repeater at the same time. This
means that Zone 2 must be in a different room from the RSP-980.
Zone 2 Audio Outputs
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(See Figure 5 for Zone 2 hookup illustration]
These variable line-level RCA-type audio outputs send the Zone 2
audio signal to a stereo power amplifer driving a pair of speakers
in the remote zone.
Although you have the option of using an integrated amplifier or
a receiver to power the remote speakers, we strongly suggest
using a fixed-gain power amplifier. This simplifies system instal¬
lation and operation. Your Rotel dealer may make another recom¬
mendation based on specific system requirements.
If you are configuing your system for Zone 2 operation, connect
the left and right Zone 2 outputs on the RSP-980 to the left and
right channels of the amplifier powering the remote speakers,
using conventional RCA audio cables.
Remote External Sensor/Repeater Jacks
[See Figure 5 for Zone 2 hookup illustration]
These 3.5 mm mini-jacks allow your RSP-980 to send and receive
command codes from industry-standard infrared transmitters
and receivers via hard-wired connections.They are used in con¬
figuring your RSP-980 with the proper IR connections for Zone 2
operation.
These 3.5 mm mini-jack connections provide easy incorporation
of third party infrared transmitters and repeaters (Xantach, etc.)
for total control of custom installed and multi-zone systems.
The REMOTE IN jack accepts signals from infrared repeaters lo¬
cated in a remote area of your home. Among other uses, this re¬
ceptacle is required for connecting a remote sensor/transmitter
to enable operation of the RSP-980's ZONE 2 functions.
The REMOTE OUT jack sends signals from both the REMOTE IN
jack AND the RSP-980's front panel infrared sensor to a remote
infrared repeater or to Rotel CO players, cassette decks, or tun¬
ers with a compatible rear panel remote connector.
Rear Panel Speaker Configuration
Switches
There are three speaker configuration switches on the RSP-980's
rear panel — SURROUND HI-PASS (On/Off), FRONT HI-PASS
(On/Off), and CENTER MODE (Normal/PhantomAWide). These
switches let you customize the RSP-980's main outputs to pre¬
cisely match system configuration and speaker capabilities.
The SURROUND HI-PASS and FRONT HI-PASS switches control
a BASS CROSSOVER with a fixed "corner frequency" of 80 Hz,
The CENTER MODE switch is also labeled CENTER SPEAKER
ISmall/None/Large-THX). Do not let the labelling confuse you —
there is only one switch!
These switches are crucial to proper system configuration and
must be adjusted so that you enjoy all the performance your sys¬
tem can deliver.
Surround Hi-pass (On/Off) ^
SURROUND HI-PASS
OFF—1 f—ON
If your surround speakers are capable of sustained low fre¬
quency output (i.e., output substantially below 100 Hz), place
this switch in the "Off' position. This insures that your surround
channel speakers receive a full bandwidth signal whenever
available from the RSP-980.
If your surround speakers have limited bass capability, place
this switch in the "On" position. This limits the RSP-980's low
frequency output to the surround channels so that the surround
speakers are not overdriven. The result will be cleaner reproduc¬
tion of ambience and effects information.
Note: When you place this switch in the 'On" position, the bass
information originally intended for the surround speakers is sent
to the Subwoofer output instead. Conseguently fundamental
tones are not lost but simply redirected to the speaker best able
to handle them.
Front Hi-pass (On/Off) ®
Note: ZONE 2 MUST be in a different area from the main room. In
particular, the RSP-980 should not be within range of Zone 2's re¬
mote controller. If signals from the Zone 2 remote controller
reach the RSP-980's rear panel REMOTE IN jacks and front panel
IR sensor at the same time, the RSP-980 will 'lockup." If this
happens, simply UNPLUG the RSP-980, reconfigure your system
to avoid the problem, and then plug the RSP-980 into
the
wall
outlet again. Press STANDBY to resume normal operation.
FRONT HI-PASS
ON
This switch performs the same function as the SURROUND HI-
PASS switch but does so for the Front loudspeakers only.
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