Owners Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Figure 1 – Controls and Connections
- Figure 2 – Remote Control
- Figure 3 – Output Connections
- Figure 4 – RCA Source Connections
- Figure 5 – S-Video Source Connections
- Figure 6 – Zone 2 Connections
- Figure 7 – On-Screen Menus
- About Rotel
- Getting Started
- RSP-985 Key Features
- About the THX Ultra™ System
- Unpacking the RSP-985
- Placement
- Front Panel Controls
- Standby LED
- Standby Switch
- Remote Sensor
- Master Volume Control
- Tone Controls
- Listening Input Source Buttons
- 5.1 Channel Input
- Tape Monitor
- Recording Input Source Buttons
- Surround Sound Mode LEDs
- Mode Button
- RR-939 Remote Control
- Programming the RR-939
- Power Button
- Volume Buttons
- Mute Button (remote only)
- Input Select Buttons
- 5.1 CH Button
- Surround + Button
- Movie Filter/THX (remote only)
- Numeric Buttons (remote only)
- On-Screen Button (remote only)
- DOWN/UP Buttons (remote only)
- Enter Button (remote only)
- Back Button (remote only)
- Rear Panel Input Connections
- RCA Audio and Video Inputs
- S-Video Source Inputs
- Digital Audio Inputs
- 5.1 Channel Audio Input
- RCA Tape Monitor Inputs
- External In Jack
- Rear Panel Output Connections
- RCA Audio and Video Outputs
- S-Video Outputs
- Main Processor RCA Audio Outputs
- Main Processor 25-pin Audio Outputs
- TV/Monitor Video Outputs
- Tape Monitor Audio Outputs
- Rear Panel AC Power Connections
- AC power
- AC Convenience Outlets
- Zone 2 Connection and Operation
- Zone 2 Power On/Off Operation
- Zone 2 Audio Outputs
- Remote External Sensor/Repeater Jacks
- On-Screen Display and System Configuration
- Navigation Buttons
- Start-up Screen
- System Status Screen
- Main Menu Screen
- Dolby Digital Setup Menu
- Input Setup Menu
- System Setup Menu
- Speaker Setup Menu
- Delay Setup Menu
- Balance Setup Menu
- Subwoofer Setup Menu
- Factory Default Menu
- RSP-985 Specifications
- Audio
- Video
- General
- OSD
SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-985
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System Status Screen
SYSTEM STATUS
Listen:
Mode :
Domain:
Signal:
Main Volume : dB
Surr Offset : dB
THX :
Rec Out......:
Zone 2 In....:
Zone 2 Volume:
Press ENTER for menu
The SYSTEM STATUS screen provides the status all of the impor-
tant settings of the RSP-985 and a starting point for reaching all
other screens and menus. This screen is available at any time by
pressing the ON-SCREEN button on the remote control. The
screen displays the following status information:
LISTEN: the current source selected
MODE: the current surround mode
DOMAIN: whether a DIGITAL or ANALOG signal is active for the
listening source
SIGNAL: type of digital signal available at the selected input, for
example: DOLBY DIGITAL, DIGITAL AUDIO, DTS, NO SIGNAL, or
ANALOG
MAIN VOLUME: the output volume setting
SURR OFFSET: a temporary increase or decrease in the surround
speaker volume for more or less emphasis on surround effects.
The setting is made with the SEARCH +/– buttons on the RR-939
remote and reverts to the calibrated settings when the surround
mode is changed or the unit is powered off.
THX: current status of the additional cinema circuitry – THX ON,
THX OFF, or RE-EQ ON.
REC OUT: which source is selected for the recording outputs
ZONE 2 IN: which source is selected for Zone 2
ZONE 2 VOLUME: the volume setting for Zone 2
The SYSTEM STATUS screen simply provides information. None of
the settings can be adjusted from this screen. To make changes to
the settings, go to the MAIN MENU by pressing the ENTER button
on the remote control, as indicated at the bottom of the SYSTEM
STATUS screen.
Main Menu Screen
MAIN MENU
Digital audio..: menu
Input setup....: menu
System setup...: menu
Speaker Setup..: menu
Delay Setup....: menu
Balance Setup..: menu
Subwoofer Setup: menu
ENTER to enter menu
DOWN/UP to move
BACK to exit
The MAIN MENU screen is the entry point for all of the RSP-985’s
settings and setup menus where system configuration settings
can be made. These are typically accessed only during initial sys-
tem configuration and are not used in day-to-day operation:
DIGITAL AUDIO MENU: Reach this menu by moving the highlight
to this line and pressing the ENTER button. This takes you to a
menu for setting up digital sources.
INPUT SETUP: Reach this menu by moving the highlight to this line
and pressing the ENTER button. This will take you to a menu for
configuring each input including selection of digital or analog
connections, type of digital connection, input levels, etc.
SYSTEM SETUP: Reach this menu by moving the highlight to this
line and pressing the ENTER button. This takes you to a menu for
basic system settings, Zone 2 settings, etc.
SPEAKER SETUP: Reach this menu by moving the highlight to this
line and pressing the ENTER button. This will take you to a menu
for configuring the number and type of speakers in the system.
DELAY SETUP: Reach this menu by moving the highlight to this
line and pressing the ENTER button. This takes you to a menu for
configuring delay times to each speaker in surround modes.
BALANCE SETUP: Reach this menu by moving the highlight to this
line and pressing the ENTER button. This will take you to a menu
for configuring the relative volume levels of each speaker .
SUBWOOFER SETUP: Reach this menu by moving the highlight to
this line and pressing the ENTER button. This takes you to a menu
for configuring your subwoofer for various surround modes.