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• The RR-939 remote control supplied with
the RSP-985 will operate Zone 2 if used
in conjunction with a repeater system from
the remote zone. It can also be programmed
to operate Rotel source components via the
RSP-985's REMOTE EXTENSION OUT jack.
• All source components connected to the
RSP-985's analog audio inputs (except the
TAPE MONITOR and 5.1 CHANNEL in-
put) are available at the line level output
for Zone 2. The ZONE 2 outputs are in-
dependent of the main outputs. You can
select a different source or adjust Zone 2
volume without effecting the MAIN outputs
in any way.
• Avoid sending the same infrared command
to the RSP-985 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-985.
Zone 2 Power On/Off
Operation
With the factory default settings, the RSP-985
provides totally independent power on/power
off operation for both zones. Pressing the
STANDBY button on the front panel or from
the remote in the main room activates or de-
activates the RSP-985 in the main room only
and has no effect on Zone 2. Conversely, using
the remote control from Zone 2 activates or
deactivates Zone 2 only and has no effect on
the main listening room. In other words, Zone
2 can be turned on without turning on the main
room and vice versa. Each room can only be
turned on or off from that room.
: In this default mode, you cannot deac-
NOTE
tivate the entire system from the front panel
of the RSP-985. To turn off ZONE 2, you would
have to go to ZONE 2 and use the remote
control STANDBY button to deactivate ZONE
2 from that location. You can change this
default operation by selecting the AUTO-
MUTE NO selection at the SYSTEM SETUP
MENU. When AUTO MUTE is disabled, the
entire system (both zones) is activated or de-
activated when the front panel STANDBY
button is pressed. See the section on the SYS-
TEM SETUP MENU for details of changing
this setting, either on a permanent basis or
as a temporary measure to allow you to de-
activate ZONE 2 from the front panel.
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Zone 2 Audio Outputs
See Figure 7
These variable line-level RCA-type audio out-
puts send the Zone 2 audio signal to a stereo
power amplifier driving a pair of speakers in
the remote zone.
Although you have the option of using an in-
tegrated amplifier or a receiver to power the
remote speakers, we strongly suggest using
a fixed-gain power amplifier. This simplifies
system installation and operation. Your autho-
rized Rotel dealer may make another recom-
mendation based on specific system require-
ments.
If you are configuring your system for Zone 2
operation, connect the left and right Zone 2
outputs on the RSP-985 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 7
These 3.5 mm mini-jacks allow your RSP-985
to send/receive command codes from indus-
try-standard infrared transmitters and receiv-
ers via hard-wired connections. They are used
in configuring your RSP-985 with the proper
IR connections for Zone 2 operation.
These 3.5 mm mini-jack connections provide
easy incorporation of third party infrared trans-
mitters and repeaters (Xantech, etc.) for total
control of custom installed and multi-zone
systems.
The REMOTE EXTENSION IN jack accepts
signals from infrared repeaters located in a
remote area of your home. This receptacle is
required for connecting a remote sensor/trans-
mitter to enable operation of the RSP-985's
ZONE 2 functions.
The REMOTE EXTENSION OUT jack sends
signals from the REMOTE EXTENSION IN jack
to a remote infrared repeater or to Rotel CD
players, cassette decks, or tuners with a com-
patible rear panel remote connector.
The EXTERNAL IN JACK located above these
two jacks is for use with an external IR sensor
duplicating the front panel IR sensor and should
not be used for ZONE 2 IR connections.
: ZONE 2 and its IR repeater should be
NOTE
in a different area from the main room. The
RSP-985 should not be within range of Zone
2's remote control to prevent IR commands
intended to control Zone 2 from inadvertently
controlling the main room operations.
On-Screen Display and
System Configuration
The RSP-985 features two on-screen systems
to help operate the system. The first is a simple
ONE-LINE DISPLAY that appears at the bot-
tom of the TV screen whenever primary set-
tings (Volume, Input, etc.) are changed. ONE-
LINE DISPLAY can be turned off during the
configuration of the system if you prefer.
A more comprehensive ON-SCREEN MENU
system is available at any time by pressing
the ON-SCREEN button on the remote con-
trol. This system includes intuitive menus that
guide you through the setup and operation
of virtually every function and setting of your
RSP-985 using the buttons on the remote con-
trol.
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