Owner’s Manual RSP-976 Surround Sound Processor SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-976 STANDBY VIDEO 1 REC RBDS RDS RT EON TP TA PTY TAPE 2M ST TUNED AUTO MEMORY PRESET VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VD4AUX SOURCE dts DIGITAL Pro Logic 3Stereo DSP MODE 5.1ch D.RANGE O S D OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 2 3 4 TREBLE BASS CD TUNER TAPE 2CH 3 STEREO PRO LOGIC VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5 DSP 5.
RSP-976 Surround Sound Processor 2 1: Controls and Connections 1 2 3 SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-976 STANDBY VIDEO 1 REC RBDS RDS RT EON TP TA PTY TAPE 2M ST TUNED AUTO MEMORY PRESET O S D OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 2 3 4 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VD4AUX DIGITAL dts SOURCE Pro Logic 3Stereo DSP MODE 5.1ch D.RANGE TREBLE BASS 4 5 15 16 FRONT TUNER TAPE 2CH 3 STEREO PRO LOGIC DSP 7 8 9 10 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 R L R L R L ZONE REM.
English 3 2: RR-969 Remote A AUD TV SAT VCR DVD CD TUN AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 0 X POWER CH VOL H I INPUT GUIDE PLAY C B MUTE UP M TRACK PAUSE ENT STOP S J MENU OSD C D BAND DWN SEARCH – K CD DISC1 DISC2 DISC3 DISC4 DISC5 CD TUN PH TAPE1 TAPE2 V1 V2 L + PROGRAM RANDOM PREV CH M R N SWAP POS ANT MODE CD TUN PH TAPE1 TAPE2 V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 TV/VCR RECORD MONO SETUP DIRECT AUDIO ANGLE AUD
RSP-976 Surround Sound Processor 4 3: Outputs AMPLIFIER SUBWOOFER FRONT REAR L CENTER R SUB WOOFER ROTEL RSP-976 5.1 CH INPUT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FRONT R L R R L ZONE REM.
English 5 4: Inputs DVD L COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO CR DIGITAL OUTPUT CB Y COMPOSITE R AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUTS ROTEL RSP-976 5.1 CH INPUT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FRONT R L R R L ZONE REM.
RSP-976 Surround Sound Processor 6 5: Zone 2 Connections AM/FM CD ROTEL RSP-976 5.1 CH INPUT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FRONT R L R L R L ZONE REM.
English 7 6: On-Screen Menus INPUT SETUP INPUT SETUP LISTEN: Video 2 SYSTEM STATUS LISTEN: RECORD: MODE: INPUT: VOLUME: Tuner CD Dolby Digital Coaxial 1 65 INPUT LABEL: INPUT: INPUT MODE: DIGITAL OUT: _ _ _ _ Coaxial Dolby 3 Coaxial LISTEN: Video 2 _ 1 Stereo 1 INPUT LABEL: INPUT: INPUT MODE: DIGITAL OUT: _ _ _ _ Coaxial Dolby 3 Coaxial _ 1 Stereo 1 ENT KEY=MAIN MENU UP KEY=up +/– KEY=change DWN KEY=down ENT KEY=ENTER +/– KEY=char SPEAKER SETUP DELAY SETUP ENT KEY=MAIN MENU OSD KEY=EXIT F
RSP-976 Surround Sound Processor 8 Cautions WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to moisture or water. Do not allow foreign objects to get into the enclosure. If the unit is exposed to moisture, or a foreign object gets into the enclosure, immediately disconnect the power cord from the wall.
English 9 Contents Surround Sound Controls ....................... 12 Power and Miscellaneous Connections ... 15 PRO LOGIC Button 12 AC Input 15 Boxed numbers refer to RSP-976 illustration. Boxed letters refer to RR-969 illustration. 3 STEREO Button 12 12V TRIGGER Connections 15 DSP Button 12 EXTERNAL REM.
RSP-976 Surround Sound Processor 10 About Rotel Getting Started A family whose passionate interest in music led them to manufacture high fidelity components of uncompromising quality founded Rotel 40 years ago. Through the years that passion has remained undiminished and the family goal of providing exceptional value for audiophiles and music lovers regardless of their budget, is shared by all Rotel employees. Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RSP-976 Surround Sound Processor.
English 11 Basic Controls We suggest you look over the RSP-976’s front and rear panels before you start connecting other components. The following explanations will help you get familiar with the unit’s connections, features, and controls. Most functions are duplicated on the front panel and on the remote. A few are found only on one or the other. Throughout this manual, numbers in gray boxes refer to the RSP-976 illustration at the front of this manual. Letters refer to the RR-969 remote illustration.
RSP-976 Surround Sound Processor The input source buttons can also be used (in conjunction with the REC button described in the next section) to select an analog input source signal to be available at the outputs for recording. Additionally, the input source buttons can be used with the ZONE button to select an analog input source for ZONE 2.
English 13 SUR+ Button The SUR+ button on the remote selects the surround modes described above. Each time you press the button, the surround mode will cycle to the next available setting as indicated by the front-panel display. Repeatedly press the button until you reach the desired setting. Speaker Level Adjustment Selection Buttons UP/DOWN Buttons The relative volume levels of all six channels should be calibrated using test tones with an ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu during the initial setup of the RSP-976.
RSP-976 Surround Sound Processor 14 Video Source Inputs VIDEO 1–5 Composite Video Inputs Video Source Outputs There are input connections for five video source components. Each of the five provides a pair of RCA inputs for analog audio signals. Each of the five also provides a choice of an RCA composite video input or S-Video input for the video signal from the source component.
English 15 VIDEO 1–3 S-Video Outputs If you choose to use S-Video connections for a source component, use an S-Video cable to connect the RSP-976’s S-Video output (labeled S-VIDEO OUT) to the S-Video input on your source component. NOTE: When using digital connections, you should also make the analog audio input connections described previously.
RSP-976 Surround Sound Processor EXTERNAL REM. IN This 3.5 mm mini-jack (labeled EXT REM IN) receives command codes from an industry-standard infrared receivers (Xantech, etc.) located in the main listening room. This feature is useful when the unit is installed in a cabinet and the front-panel sensor is blocked. Consult your authorized Rotel dealer for information on external receivers and the proper wiring of a jack to fit the mini-jack receptacle.
English 17 To change the Zone 2 input source: 1. Press the front panel ZONE button. The status of Zone 2 appears in the display. Make sure that Zone 2 is ON. 2. Within 10 seconds after pressing the ZONE button, press one of the INPUT SOURCE buttons to select a new source for Zone 2. The name of the selected source appears in the display. 3. Following 10 seconds with no commands, the RSP-976 reverts to normal operation. To change the Zone 2 volume: 1. Press the front panel ZONE button.
RSP-976 Surround Sound Processor On-Screen Display / Configuration The RSP-976 features two on-screen systems to help operate the system. The first consists of simple status displays that appear on the TV screen whenever primary settings (Volume, Input, etc.) are changed. These status displays are self-explanatory. A more comprehensive ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu system is available at any time by pressing the MENU button on the remote control.
English 19 1. Press the +/– keys to begin labeling. 2. Press the +/– keys to change the first letter, scrolling through the list of available characters. 3. Press the ENT key to confirm that letter and move to the next position. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all five characters have been completed. The final press of the ENT button will save the new label and exit the sub-menu. INPUT: selects which physical input connection to use as the default for the source displayed in the first line of the menu.
RSP-976 Surround Sound Processor DELAY SETUP Menu DELAY SETUP Dolby Dolby Digital Pro Logic CENTER: 1ms R SURROUND: 15ms L SURROUND: 15ms 30ms 30ms ENT KEY=MAIN MENU UP KEY=up +/– KEY=change DWN KEY=down This menu, which is reached from the MAIN menu, allows you to set the delay for individual speakers. This ensures that the sound from each speaker arrives simultaneously at the listening position, even when the speakers not all placed at equal distances from the listener.
English 21 OTHER OPTIONS Menu OTHER OPTIONS RECORD: DYNAMIC: 5.1CH: POWER: RESET: ZONE2: CD Max Off Direct Setup Setup ENT KEY=MAIN MENU UP KEY=up +/– KEY=change DWN KEY=down Change settings on the OTHER OPTIONS menu by highlighting the desired line using the UP/ DOWN buttons and using the +/– buttons to step through the available settings. To return to the MAIN menu, press the ENTER button. Press the MENU key on the remote to cancel the display and return to normal operation.
RSP-976 Surround Sound Processor Specifications Audio Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.03% Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz: 7 kHz): <0.03% Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 20 kHz, ±1 dB (line level) 10 Hz - 20 kHz, ±0.
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