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Page 2 - SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-985; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-985 2 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADEOF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT. INSERT FULLY. APPLICABLE FOR USA, CANADA OR WHEREAPPROVED FOR THE USAGE ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHEDANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE D...

Page 3 - Figure 1 – Controls and Connections

RSP-985 3 Figure 1 – Controls and Connections 2 3 4 TUNER 1 STANDBY SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-985 5.1 CH INPUT WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. REMOTESENSOR MASTER VOLUME DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3,4 1,2 MONO 2 CH BASS TREBLE MODE...

Page 4 - Figure 2 – Remote Control

SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-985 4 Figure 2 – Remote Control Figure 3 – Output Connections INPUT FRONT REAR SUB RIGHT LEFT CENTER INPUT SURROUND o CENTER FRONT RIGHT FR SPEAKERS S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT COMPOSITE 3 4 5.1 CH INPUT WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT...

Page 5 - Figure 4 – RCA Source Connections; TUNER; CASSETTE RECORDER

RSP-985 5 Figure 4 – RCA Source Connections S-VIDEO COMPOSITE RIGHT LEFT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT S-VIDEO RIGHT LEFT VIDEO INPUT AUDIO INPUT COMPOSITE TUNER ROTEL RSP-985 VCR CD / DVD RIGHT LEFT AUDIO OUTPUT S-VIDEO COMPOSITE RIGHT LEFT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT LEFT RIGHT REC INPUT LIN...

Page 6 - Figure 5 – S-Video Source Connections

SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-985 6 S-VIDEO COMPOSITE RIGHT LEFT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT S-VIDEO RIGHT LEFT VIDEO INPUT AUDIO INPUT COMPOSITE TUNER ROTEL RSP-985 VCR CD / DVD RIGHT LEFT AUDIO OUTPUT S-VIDEO COMPOSITE RIGHT LEFT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT LEFT RIGHT REC INPUT LINE OUTPUT ...

Page 7 - Figure 6 – Zone 2 Connections; ZONE 2 POWER AMP

RSP-985 7 Figure 6 – Zone 2 Connections LEFT RIGHT OUTPUT OUTPUT DIGITAL LEFT RIGHT OUTPUT ANALOG LEFT RIGHT INPUT IR REMOTE IN 2 3 4 TUNER 1 5.1 CH INPUT WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. OUTPUT TV MONITOR OUTPUT INPUT S-VIDEO...

Page 8 - Figure 7 – On-Screen Menus

SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-985 8 SPEAKER SETUP Main ..........: Center.........: Surrounds......: Subwoofer......: VOL buttons to set DOWN/UP to move BACK to return DELAY SETUP < 1 ms : 1 ft > Left..........: ms Center........: ms Right.........: ms Right surround: ms Left surround.: ms Subw...

Page 9 - Contents

RSP-985 9 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Contents Rear Panel Input Connections ________________________ 14 RCA Audio and Video Inputs 12 14 S-Video Source Inputs 23 15 Digital Audio Inputs 19 15 5.1 Channel Audio Input 16 15 RCA Tape Monitor Inputs 14 15 External I...

Page 10 - About Rotel; About the THX UltraTM System

SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-985 1 0 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ About Rotel A family whose passionate interest in music led them to manufac-ture high fidelity components of uncompromising quality foundedRotel over 30 years ago. Through the years that passion ha...

Page 11 - Front Panel Controls; During system setup, it is possible to select an alternative

RSP-985 1 1 The RSP-985 can generate heat during normal operation. Do notblock ventilation openings. Allow a minimum of 10 cm (4 inches) ofunobstructed open space around the unit. If installed in a cabinet,make sure that there is adequate ventilation. Make sure there is enough room behind the RSP-98...

Page 12 - Tape Monitor

SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-985 1 2 5.1 Channel Input 9 This button overrides all other audio inputs and directly connectsan external adaptor to the RSP-985’s MASTER VOLUME controland audio outputs. Press this button to listen to the audio inputfrom a 5.1 channel decoder. An LED above the button wi...

Page 13 - Adaptive DecorrelationTM:; Mode Button; RR-939 Remote Control; Programming the RR-939; To program the remote to operate the; Power Button

RSP-985 1 3 a home theater, you only use two speakers located to the sideof your head. The Timbre Matching filters the information goingto the surround speakers so that they more closely match thetonal characteristics of the sound coming from the frontspeakers. This ensures seamless panning between ...

Page 14 - Input Select Buttons; The TAPE 1 button on the RR-939 duplicates the front panel; Rear Panel Input Connections; DO NOT plug any system component into an AC source until; All video cables should have a 75 ohm impedance rating.; RCA Audio and Video Inputs

SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-985 1 4 Mute Button (remote only) 29 Push this button once to interrupt all AUDIO PREOUT (RCA andDB25) signals – in other words, to turn the sound off. To providevisual indication that the sound is muted, the front panel volumecontrol LED will blink and a MUTE indication...

Page 15 - S-Video Source Inputs; audio; Digital Audio Inputs

RSP-985 1 5 All RCA-type connections on the RSP-985 follow these standardcolor codes: Left channel audio = RCA jack with white inset Right channel audio = RCA jack with red inset Composite video = RCA jack with yellow inset Connect the OUTPUTS of your source components to the appro-priate INPUTS on ...

Page 16 - External In Jack; Rear Panel Output Connections; RCA Audio and Video Outputs; outputs; Main Processor RCA Audio Outputs

SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-985 1 6 External In Jack 25 This 3.5 mm jack accepts a remote infrared sensor which dupli-cates the function of the front panel IR sensor in installationswhere the front panel sensor could be blocked by a cabinet. Seeyour authorized Rotel dealer for a selection of remote...

Page 17 - Rear Panel AC Power Connections; AC power; Zone 2 Connection and Operation; should

RSP-985 1 7 TV/Monitor Video Outputs 22 [See Figure 3] The video output of the RSP-985 is sent to your TV monitor from ei-ther an RCA-type composite video connection or an S-Video con-nection. Use the type of connection appropriate for your monitorand system. For example, if you’ve chosen to use S-V...

Page 18 - Zone 2 Power On/Off Operation; not

SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-985 1 8 • All source components connected to the RSP-985's analog audio inputs (except the TAPE MONITOR and 5.1 CHANNEL input) areavailable at the line level output for Zone 2. The ZONE 2 outputsare independent of the main outputs. You can select a differentsource or adj...

Page 19 - Navigation Buttons

RSP-985 1 9 Navigation Buttons 27 31 34 37 38 PLAY SEL PAUSE C. DELAY STOP DYNAMIC SEARCH – SEARCH + BAND T / V CH GUIDE RECALL MENU PRE CH SURROUND + ON SCREEN TRACK – TRACK + DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 PROG DISC 4 DISC 5 DISC 6 TIME [REVIEW] CLEAR [SCAN] RANDOM [REPEAT] >10 OPN/CLS SUR-DELAY UP DOWN ...

Page 20 - System Status Screen

SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-985 2 0 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 ...

Page 21 - Dolby Digital Setup Menu; on

RSP-985 2 1 Dolby Digital Setup Menu DOLBY DIGITAL Compression: Pro Logic : DIGITAL AUDIO STATUS Input : Signal : Channels: VOL buttons to set DOWN/UP to move BACK to return This menu, which is reached from the MAIN MENU, provides sta-tus information and setup options for digital inputs. The first t...

Page 22 - Input Setup Menu; System Setup Menu

SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-985 2 2 Input Setup Menu INPUT SETUP Input........: Input Domain.: Volume Offset: dB Analog Level.: 2VTHX..........: Default......: VOL buttons to set DOWN/UP to move BACK to return The RSP-985 accepts both analog and digital signals. The INPUTSETUP menu allows you to co...

Page 23 - Speaker Setup Menu

RSP-985 2 3 Speaker Setup Menu SPEAKER SETUP Main ..........: Center.........: Surrounds......: Subwoofer......: VOL buttons to set DOWN/UP to move BACK to return This menu, which is reached from the MAIN menu, allows you toconfigure the RSP-985 to make optimum use of the capabilities ofthe speakers...

Page 24 - Surround speaker performance; If your system does not have a; Delay Setup Menu

SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-985 2 4 SURROUNDS (small/large/none): Surround speaker performance varies widely from system to system. It is important to tell theRSP-985 what type of surround speakers you have in your system. If your rear surround speakers are capable of sustained lowfrequency output ...

Page 25 - Balance Setup Menu; This calibration will be more accurate using a sound pres-; For the most accurate calibration of a surround system, an; Subwoofer Setup Menu; The wide dynamic range and impressive bass ef-

RSP-985 2 5 Balance Setup Menu BALANCE SETUP Noise.........: Left..........: dB Center........: dB Right.........: dB Right surround: dB Left surround.: dB Subwoofer.....: dB VOL buttons to set DOWN/UP to move BACK to return This menu, also reached from the MAIN screen, adjusts the rela-tive volume ...

Page 26 - RSP-985 Specifications; Audio; Signal to Noise Ratio:; General; Factory Default Menu; Resetting to factory default settings will erase all stored set-

SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-985 2 6 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ RSP-985 Specifications Audio Total Harmonic Distortion (10 Hz - 70 kHz): <0.03% Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz: 7 kHz): <0.03% Frequency Response (line level): 20 Hz - 20 kHz, ± 1 dB Signa...

Page 28 - SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR

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