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Rotel RSP-1572 Owner's Manual

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FREQ
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PARAMETRIC EQ
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Surround Sound Processor
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CD
TUNER
USB
INPUT
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SEL
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  • Page 1 RSP-1572 STANDBY STANDBY FREQ PL x VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5 VIDEO6 MODE GAIN MULTI TUNER INPUT ZONE MUTE PARAMETRIC EQ RSP-1572 Surround Sound Processor Owner’s Manual Manuel de l’utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung Manual de Instrucciones Gebruiksaanwijzing Manuale di istruzioni Instruktionsbok àÌÒÚÛ͈Ëfl ÔÓθÁÓ‚‡ÚÂÎfl...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dolby Pro Logic IIx 6.1 and 7.1 Channel Surround VIDEO 1–6 Audio Inputs Dolby Pro Logic IIz 7.1 Height Surround VIDEO Out Audio Output Rotel XS 6.1 and 7.1 Channel Surround CD Inputs Dolby Digital Plus MULTI Inputs Dolby True HD Preamp Outputs DTS-HD Master Audio &...
  • Page 3 English USB/iPod operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 USB Storage Device Connection iPod/iPhone Connection PlayBack Control Buttons...
  • Page 4 INPUT ZONE MUTE PARAMETRIC EQ Rotel products are designed to comply with international directives on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment and the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The crossed wheelie bin symbol...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Use only accessories specified by the manufacturer. • Connect the unit to an AC power outlet on a different electrical circuit. Use only with a cart, stand, rack, bracket or shelf system recommended by Rotel. Use caution when • Consult your authorized Rotel retailer for assistance. moving the unit in a stand or rack to avoid injury from a tip-over.

  • Page 6: Figure 1: Control And Connections

    RSP-1572 SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR Figure 1: Control and Connections RSP-1572 STANDBY STANDBY FREQ PL x VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5 VIDEO6 MODE GAIN MULTI TUNER INPUT ZONE MUTE PARAMETRIC EQ 8 90 - = t y u i o p [ ] \...

  • Page 7: Figure 2: Remote Control

    English Figure 2: Remote Control P-TUN P-EQ SPKR MENU RCVR SETUP GUIDE EXIT FRQ-D AUDIO SUBT PLCM SUR+ BAND VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 VID 5 VID 6 MULTI RR-CX94...

  • Page 8: Figure 3: Amplifier And Subwoofer

    RSP-1572 SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR Figure 3: Amplifier And Subwoofer CENTRE AMPLIFIER SUBWOOFER INPUT FRONT LEFT FRONT RIGHT AMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER REAR LEFT REAR RIGHT AMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER CB 1 /LVH CB 2 /RVH...

  • Page 9: Figure 4: Monitor, Video Recording Connections

    English Figure 4: Monitor, Video recording Connections AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO INPUT COMPOSITE S-VIDEO VIDEO RIGHT LEFT 480i/576i TV These outputs are for video recording. OSD Menu is not available from these outputs. 480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p HDTV COMPONET VIDEO...

  • Page 10: Figure 5: Dvd, Blu-Ray Player And Cable, Satellite, Hdtv Tuner Connections

    RSP-1572 SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR Figure 5: DVD, Blu-ray Player and Cable, Satellite, HDTV tuner Connections RIGHT LEFT COMPOSITE DIGITAL ANALOG COMPONET VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT Figure 6: DVD-A or SACD Player Connections FRONT R REAR R CENTRE...

  • Page 11: Figure 7: Video Recorder Connections

    English Figure 7: Video Recorder Connections S-VIDEO COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPOSITE RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT LINE OUT REC IN LINE OUT REC IN VIDEO AUDIO Figure 8: CD Player Connections RIGHT LEFT DIGITAL ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT...

  • Page 12: Figure 9: Audio Recorder Connections

    RSP-1572 SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR Figure 9: Audio Recorder Connections RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT REC IN LINE OUT REC IN AUDIO DIGITAL Figure 10: AM/FM / Internet Radio Tuner Connections RIGHT LEFT DIGITAL ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT...

  • Page 13: Figure 11: Usb Audio /Ipod Connections

    English Figure 11: USB Audio /iPod Connections RSP-1572 STANDBY STANDBY FREQ PL x VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5 VIDEO6 MODE GAIN MULTI TUNER INPUT ZONE MUTE PARAMETRIC EQ...

  • Page 14: Figure 12: Zone Connection

    RSP-1572 SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR Figure 12: Zone Connection VIDEO INPUT COMPOSITE S-VIDEO VIDEO 480i/576i TV ZONE 2 IR...

  • Page 15: On-Screen Menus

    English On-Screen Menus : Only Available from HDMI Output M A I N M E N U S Y S T E M S T A T U S L I S T E N : T u n e r I N P U T S P E A K E R V I D E O...

  • Page 16: About Rotel

    Optical digital, coax digital, and analog input and output audio connections. (HDMI video connections also carry digital audio, so All of us at Rotel thank you for buying this product. We are sure it will when using HDMI there is no need for separate audio cables.) bring you many years of enjoyment.

  • Page 17: Other Features

    (such as DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, and even Dolby Pro Logic II decoded Dolby Digital 2.0 recordings.) The outputs of the RSP-1572 processor are sent to power amplifier(s) with standard RCA cables from the preamp audio outputs. The video signal from •...

  • Page 18: Composite In 1–2 Video Inputs

    TV set through the HDMI connection. To send decoded reference-quality picture with high definition signals. Component Video audio from the RSP-1572 to the TV, you must select ‘TV mode’ in connections should be used for progressive scan DVD players and high- the VIDEO/HDMI menu.
  • Page 19 English RSP1572 Video INPUT vs. OUTPUT plugged HDMI output Component output Compo site Video 480i/ 480p/ 1080 1080 1080 480i/ 480p/ 1080p 720p 720p 1080i 1080p 576i 576p p/24 576i 576p Composite 480i/576i ○ ○ ○ ○ 480i/576i ○ ○ ○...

  • Page 20: Tuner Inputs

    Preamp Outputs any other form of memory devices with USB interface can be connected A group of ten RCA analog audio outputs sends the RSP-1572’s line to the unit through the front USB socket. The unit will automatically search level output signals to external amplifiers and powered subwoofers.

  • Page 21: Ac Input

    To use the remote turn on feature, connect one of the RSP-1572’s 12V sending operating codes from the computer via a hard-wired RS-232 TRIG OUT jacks to the 12 volt trigger input of a Rotel amplifier, using a serial connection. In addition, the RSP-1572 can be updated using cable with mono 3.5mm mini-plugs on both ends.

  • Page 22: Connecting Amplifier

    See Figure 4 The RSP-1572 has preamp outputs for connections to power amplifiers A key feature of this Rotel processor is that it can send a video signal to drive up to eight speakers in a 5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 channel surround...

  • Page 23: Connecting Dvd-A Or Sacd Player

    COMPOSITE OUT jack to the VCR inputs. TUNER on the RSP-1572. Make sure that you connect the right channel to the R input jack and the left channel to the L input jack.

  • Page 24: Operating The Rsp-1572

    The unit can be set to IR code 1 or IR code 2 in case the unit is conflicting with other Rotel remote codes. Push the TUN key and 1(2) at the same time sets the remote control into IR code 1(2). Point the remote to the RSP-1572 and press 1(2) for 5 seconds sets the RSP-1572 in IR code 1(2) .

  • Page 25: Standby And Power On/Off Buttons

    You may wish to have the same input for listening, recording and all make the desired change. Change the input selection by pressing an of the remote zones. The RSP-1572 makes this configuration easy, INPUT button. When ZONES 2-4 appear, you can also adjust the (called party mode) by linking inputs for recording and remote zones.

  • Page 26: Overview Of Surround Format

    LaserDiscs, DVDs, or other 2-channel stereo recordings, using phase relationships to extract front, digital formats. To use the RSP-1572’s DTS decoder, you must connect right, center, and surround channels. A “music mode” makes Pro Logic your DVD player to the unit’s digital inputs.

  • Page 27: Dts Neo:6

    CD. It can also be used as an alternative method of decoding matrix- The key benefit of Rotel XS is that it works at all times with all multichannel encoded Dolby Surround recordings or TV broadcasts. Activate the DTS...

  • Page 28: Ch/5Ch/7Ch Stereo Formats

    , this capability remains in effect. Analog Bypass: For 2-channel analog inputs, there is a special stereo mode that bypasses ALL of the RSP-1572’s digital processing. The two front speakers receive pure analog stereo full-range signals with no subwoofer crossover, no delay, no level adjustments, and no parametric eq.

  • Page 29: Automatic Surround Modes

    • Down mixed 2-channel playback of Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS recordings. Dolby Pro Logic IIx/IIz or Rotel XS processing can be configured to be automatically active in all 6.1 or 7.1 channel systems configured with • Dolby 3-channel stereo (Left/Right/center) of 2-channel center back speaker(s) and will ensure proper extended surround decoding recordings.

  • Page 30: Dolby Digital/Truehd Discs

    DD 5.1 channel, DD Surround EX center back processing, DD the remote or front panel to select the same options. with Pro Logic IIx Music center back processing or DD with Rotel XS center back processing. You should typically select Surround EX •...

  • Page 31: Digital Stereo Discs

    The other option converts the analog inputs to digital signals, passing them This group of recordings includes any non-Dolby Digital 2-channel signal through the digital processors in the RSP-1572. This option allows all of from the processor’s digital inputs. You can play these recordings in 2-CH the features to be active including bass management settings, crossovers, Stereo, Dolby 3-Stereo, 5-CH Stereo, 7-CH Stereo modes.

  • Page 32: Basic Operations

    All of the source inputs (except for USB/iPod) can be customized using the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY configuration menus to accept either analog Zone 2, 3, or 4 can be controlled from the main room using the RSP-1572’s signals or digital signals from one of the seven assignable digital inputs, front panel or remote control SEL button.

  • Page 33: Usb/Ipod Operation

    SEL button on Note: The volume adjustment is only available if the Zone 2 - 4 outputs the front panel or remote two or more times, putting the RSP-1572 in are configured to use VARIABLE levels. With FIXED levels, the volume Zone 2, 3 or 4 control mode temporarily.

  • Page 34: Usb Bluetooth

    OPTIONS menu later in this manual. From this menu, you can change the language display. Note: Some Bluetooth devices may require you to establish connection again with the RSP-1572 if the unit was powered off. If this Menu Basics occurs, please go through the above steps to re-connect...

  • Page 35: System Status

    English System Status Main Menu S Y S T E M S T A T U S M A I N M E N U L I S T E N : T u n e r V I D E O I N P U T : O f f I N P U T S P E A K E R...
  • Page 36 12V TRIGGER: The RSP-1572 has six 12V trigger outputs (labeled broadcast with the video from a sports event. 1–6) that supply a 12V DC signal to turn on Rotel components and other components as needed. This menu item turns on specific 12V trigger The range of available settings is from 0ms to 500ms, in 5ms increments.

  • Page 37: Multi Input Setup

    English Multi Input Setup Select CINEMA to optimize for Dolby Surround encoded movie soundtracks including increased surround separation and full-bandwidth surround channel frequency response. I N P U T S E T U P L I S T E N : M u l t i I n p u t V I D E O I N P U T : H D M I...

  • Page 38: Configuring Speakers And Audio

    RSP-1572 SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR The normal • LARGE front, center, surround speakers, no subwoofer : bass from the front, center , and surround channels is played in its In DTS Neo:6 mode, there will only be one choice available on the sub- respective speakers.

  • Page 39: Speaker Setup

    M A I N M E N U The SPEAKER SETUP menu is used to configure the RSP-1572 for use To change a setting on the SPEAKER SETUP menu, place the highlight with your specific loudspeakers and to determine the bass management on the desired line using the Up/Down buttons and use the Left/Right configuration as described in the previous overview.

  • Page 40: Subwoofer Setup

    RSP-1572 SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR does not affect the LFE channel in any way. The OFF setting (available The OFF setting sends a full-range signal to your subwoofer so that you only for the subwoofer) sends a full-range signal to your subwoofer so can use its built-in low-pass filter.

  • Page 41: Test Tone Setup

    Simply measure the distance (in feet or meters) from your seating in any single channel at about 105dB. The RSP-1572’s test tones are position to each speaker in your system. Set the measured distance in generated at a precise level (-30dBFs) relative to the loudest possible the line for each speaker.

  • Page 42: Miscellaneous Settings

    RCVR/SETUP button on the remote to cancel the display and return to any remote monitors in any way. normal operation. Note: The DISCRETE function is intended for use by a Rotel dealer or installer only. Miscellaneous Settings Rotel’s use of discrete IR commands in multi-zone models provides easier...

  • Page 43: Zone 2-4 Setup

    TV MAX VOL: Specifies the maximum volume level for the remote zone. for audio. But the Rotel unit must be set to the correct input prior to The volume cannot be adjusted above this level. Settings range from standby.

  • Page 44: Eq Setup

    RSP-1572 SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR screen will appear, please select YES. The unit will power off (to Standby You will be asked to re-enter the password again on the CONFIRM Mode) and then on, with the factory settings restored. To return to the PASSWORD line, following the same procedure.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Color or XY video (also called Broad Color Space). Using the HDMI 1.4 • Check that the group delay (lip-synch) setting is not mis-adjusted. connection, the RSP-1572 can pass these signals through from the Blu-ray player to a compatible monitor. Clicking or popping sounds when switching inputs •...

  • Page 46: Can I Connect Components Which Have Earlier Versions Of Hdmi

    Analog picture sources from legacy units begin by being less good than digital signals, and while the RSP-1572 will translate them into a digital format, the final quality will be constrained by the original source, and the choice of connection (Composite or Component). The scaler cannot correct for low resolution signals and will not improve inherently poor picture quality.

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES 96/24, LPCM (up Rotel and the Rotel Hifi logo are registered trademarks of The Rotel Co., Ltd. to 192k). Lossless audio formats (using HDMI 1.3): Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Tokyo, Japan.
  • Page 48 The Rotel Co. Ltd. Endo TN Building 2F., 6-12-21, Meguro-Honcho, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 152-0002 Japan Rotel of America 54 Concord Street North Reading, MA 01864-2699 Phone: +1 978-664-3820 Fax: +1 978-664-4109 Rotel Europe Dale Road Worthing, West Sussex BN11 2BH England...

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