Rotel RSX-972 User Manual

Owner’s manual 11 Manuel de l’utilisateur 28 Bedienungsanleitung 47

SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER RSX-972

POWER

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RSX-972

Surround Sound Receiver

Ampli-tuner Audio-Vidéo

Surround-Receiver

RDS

MEMORY

AUTO

TUNED

PRESET

PTYTPEONRT

dts

TREBLE

BAND

TUNING

BASS

MONO

MEMORY

DIRECT

O S D OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 3

5.1ch

MODE

DSP

D.RANGEDIGITAL

3StereoPro Logic

VOLUME

2 4

CD TUNER TAPE 1 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5

PRO

STEREO

LOGIC DSP

2CH

5.1CH

DYNAMIC

INPUT

RANGE RECZONE

RSX-972 Surround Sound Receiver

English

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. Take the unit to a qualified service person for inspection and necessary repairs.

Read all the instructions before connecting or operating the component. Keep this manual so you can refer to these safety instructions.

Heed all warnings and safety information in these instructions and on the product itself. Follow all operating instructions.

Clean the enclosure only with a dry cloth or a vacuum cleaner. You must allow 10 cm or 4 inches of unobstructed clearance around the

unit. Do not place the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that could block the ventilation openings. If the unit is placed in a bookcase or cabinet, there must be ventilation of the cabinet to allow proper cooling.

Keep the component away from radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any other appliance that produces heat.

The unit must be connected to a power supply only of the type and voltage specified on the rear panel. (USA: 115 V/60Hz, EC: 230V/50Hz)

Connect the component to the power outlet only with the supplied power supply cable or an exact equivalent. Do not modify the supplied cable. Do not defeat grounding and/or polarization provisions. The cable should be connected to a 2-pin polarized wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot of the receptacle. Do not use extension cords.

Do not route the power cord where it will be crushed, pinched, bent, exposed to heat, or damaged in any way. Pay particular attention to the power cord at the plug and where it exits the back of the unit.

The power cord should be unplugged from the wall outlet if the unit is to be left unused for a long period of time.

Immediately stop using the component and have it inspected and/or serviced by a qualified service agency if:

• The power supply cord or plug has been damaged.

• Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit.

• The unit has been exposed to rain.

• The unit shows signs of improper operation

• The unit has been dropped or damaged in any way

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: Call the CATV system or antenna installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC. This provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. See installation diagram.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause interference to radio or TV communications. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the unit and the television tuner.

• Connect the unit to an AC power outlet on a different electrical circuit.

• Consult your authorized Rotel retailer for assistance.

Français

Explication des symboles graphiques

L’éclair dans un triangle équilatéral indique la présence interne de tensions électriques élevées susceptibles de présenter des risques graves d’électrocution.

ATTENTION: POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE D’ÉLECTROCUTION, NE PAS RETIRER LE CAPOT. IL N’Y A À L’INTÉRIEUR AUCUNE PIÈCE SUSCEPTIBLE D’ÊTRE MODIFIÉE PAR L’UTILISATEUR. EN CAS DE PROBLÈME, ADRESSEZVOUS À UN RÉPARATEUR AGRÉÉ.

Le point d’exclamation dans un triangle équilatéral indique à l’utilisateur la présence de conseils et d’informations importantes dans le manuel d’utilisation accompagnant l’appareil. Leur lecture est impérative.

ATTENTION: Il n’y a à l’intérieur aucune pièce susceptible d’être modifiée par l’utilisateur. Adressez-vous impérativement à une personne qualifiée.

ATTENTION: Prenez garde à ce qu’aucun objet ou liquide ne tombe à l’intérieur de l’appareil par ses orifices de ventilation; Si l’appareil est exposé à l’humidité ou si un objet tombe à l’intérieur, couper immédiatement l’alimentation secteur de tous les appareils. Débrancher l’appareil des autres maillons, et adressez-vous immédiatement et uniquement à une personne qualifiée et agréée.

Tous les conseils de sécurité et d’installation doivent être lus avant de faire fonctionner l’appareil. Conservez soigneusement ce livret pour le consulter à nouveau pour de futures références.

Tous les conseils de sécurité doivent être soigneusement respectés. Suivez les instructions. Respectez les procédures d’installation et de fonctionnement indiquées dans ce manuel.

L’appareil doit être nettoyé uniquement avec un chiffon sec ou un aspirateur. L’appareil doit être placé de telle manière que sa propre ventilation puisse

fonctionner, c’est-à-dire avec un espace libre d’une dizaine de centimètres autour de lui. Il ne doit pas être posé sur un fauteuil, un canapé, une couverture ou toute autre surface susceptible de boucher ses ouïes d’aération; ou placé dans un meuble empêchant la bonne circulation d’air autour des orifices d’aération.

Cet appareil doit être placé loin de toute source de chaleur, tels que radiateurs, chaudières, bouches de chaleur ou d’autres appareils (y compris amplificateurs de puissance) produisant de la chaleur.

Cet appareil doit être branché sur une prise d’alimentation secteur, d’une tension et d’un type conformes à ceux qui sont indiqués sur la face arrière de l’appareil.

Brancher l’appareil uniquement grâce au cordon secteur fourni, ou à un modèle équivalent. Ne pas tenter de modifier ou changer la prise. Notamment, ne pas tenter de supprimer la prise de terre si celle-ci est présente. Ne pas utiliser de cordon-rallonge.

Prendre garde à ce que ce cordon d’alimentation ne soit pas pincé, écrasé ou détérioré sur tout son trajet, à ce qu’il ne soit pas mis en contact avec une source de chaleur. Vérifier soigneusement la bonne qualité des contacts, à l’arrière de l’appareil comme dans la prise murale.

Si l’appareil ne doit pas être utilisé pendant une longue période, la prise secteur sera débranchée.

L’appareil doit être immédiatement éteint, débranché puis retourné au service après-vente agréé dans les cas suivants:i

• Le cordon secteur ou la prise ont été endommagés.

• Un objet est tombé, ou du liquide a coulé à l’intérieur de l’appareil.

• L’appareil a été exposé à la pluie.

• L’appareil ne fonctionne pas normalement, ou ses performances sont anormalement limitées.

• L’appareil est tombé, ou le coffret est endommagé.

Deutsch

Bitte lesen Sie sich die Bedienungsanleitung vor Gebrauch des Gerätes genau durch. Sie enthält wichtige Sicherheitsvorschriften, die unbedingt zu beachten sind! Bewahren Sie die Bedienungsanleitung so auf, daß sie jederzeit zugänglich ist.

Außer den in der Bedienungsanleitung beschriebenen Handgriffen sollten vom Bediener keine Arbeiten am Gerät vorgenommen werden. Das Gerät ist ausschließlich von einem qualifizierten Fachmann zu öffnen und zu reparieren.

Dieses Gerät darf nur in trockenen Räumen betrieben werden. Um die Gefahr von Feuer oder eines elektrischen Schlags auszuschließen, dürfen keine Flüssigkeiten oder Fremdkörper in das Gerät gelangen. Sollte dieser Fall trotzdem einmal eintreten, trennen Sie das Gerät sofort vom Netz ab. Lassen Sie es von einem Fachmann prüfen und die notwendigen Reparaturarbeiten durchführen.

Befolgen Sie alle Warn- und Sicherheitshinweise in der Bedienungsanleitung und auf dem Gerät.

Dieses Gerät sollte, wie andere Elektrogeräte auch, nicht unbeaufsichtigt betrieben werden.

Ist das Gerät z.B. während des Transports über längere Zeit Kälte ausgesetzt worden, so warten Sie mit der Inbetriebnahme, bis es sich auf Raumtemperatur erwärmt hat und das Kondenswasser verdunstet ist.

Bitte stellen Sie sicher, daß um das Gerät ein Freiraum von 10 cm gewährleistet ist, so daß die Luft ungehindert zirkulieren kann. Stellen Sie das Gerät weder auf ein Bett, Sofa, Teppich oder ähnliche Oberflächen, um die Ventilationsöffnungen nicht zu verdecken. Das Gerät sollte nur dann in einem Regal oder in einem Schrank untergebracht werden, wenn eine ausreichende Luftzirkulation gewährleistet ist.

Stellen Sie das Gerät nicht in die Nähe von Wärmequellen (Heizkörper, Wärmespeicher, Öfen oder sonstige wärmeerzeugende Geräte).

Bevor Sie das Gerät in Betrieb nehmen, prüfen Sie, ob die Betriebsspannung mit der örtlichen Netzspannung übereinstimmt. Die Betriebsspannung ist an der Rückseite des Gerätes angegeben.

Schließen Sie das Gerät nur mit dem dazugehörigen zweipoligen Netzkabel an die Wandsteckdose an. Modifizieren Sie das Netzkabel auf keinen Fall. Versuchen Sie nicht, die Erdungs- und/oder Polarisationsvorschriften zu umgehen. Das Netzkabel sollte an eine zweipolige Wandsteckdose angeschlossen werden. Verwenden Sie keine Verlängerungskabel.

Netzkabel sind so zu verlegen, daß sie nicht beschädigt werden können (z.B. durch Trittbelastung, Möbelstücke oder Erwärmung). Besondere Vorsicht ist dabei an den Steckern, Verteilern und den Anschlußstellen des Gerätes geboten.

Sollten Sie das Gerät für eine längere Zeit nicht in Betrieb nehmen, ziehen Sie den Netzstecker aus der Steckdose.

Schalten Sie das Gerät sofort aus und ziehen Sie geschultes Fachpersonal zu Rate, wenn:

• das Netzkabel oder der Stecker beschädigt sind,

• Gegenstände bzw. Flüssigkeit in das Gerät gelangt sind,

• das Gerät Regen ausgesetzt war,

• das Gerät nicht ordnungsgemäß funktioniert bzw. eine deutliche Leistungsminderung aufweist,

• das Gerät hingefallen ist bzw. beschädigt wurde. Ziehen Sie den Netzstecker aus der Steckdose, bevor Sie mit der Reinigung

des Gerätes beginnen. Reinigen Sie die Oberflächen des Gerätes nur mit einem weichen, trockenen Tuch. Verwenden Sie keine scharfen Reinigungsoder Lösungsmittel. Vor der erneuten Inbetriebnahme des Gerätes ist sicherzustellen, daß an den Anschlußstellen keine Kurzschlüsse bestehen und alle Anschlüsse ordnungsgemäß sind.

Stellen Sie das Gerät waagerecht auf eine feste, ebene Unterlage. Es sollte weder auf beweglichen Unterlagen noch Wagen oder fahrbaren Untergestellen transportiert werden.

RSX-972

1: Controls and Connections • Commandes et branchements • Bedienelemente und Anschlüsse

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POWER

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SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER RSX-972

TUNING

MONO

DIRECT

BAND

MEMORY

TREBLE

BASS

dts

RDS

MEMORY

AUTO

TUNED

PTYTPEONRT

DSP

3StereoPro Logic

VOLUME

PRESET

O S D OPTICAL COAXIAL

5.1ch

MODE

D.RANGEDIGITAL

CD TUNER TAPE 1 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5

PRO

STEREO

2CH

LOGIC DSP

5.1CH INPUT

DYNAMIC

RANGE RECZONE

12 137 8 9 10 14 15 16 11 18 2017 19

3128 3224232221 2625 27 29 30

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboraties Licensing Corporation. Confidential unpublished works © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboraties, Inc. All rights reserved.

LOOP

ANTENNA

5.1 CH INPUT

FRONT

OUTPUT

REAR

FRONT

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

VIDEO INTAPE

1 43 5INCDOUT 2

INPUT

REAR

132

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.

ZONE

OUT

REM

SUB

DIGITAL OUPUT

CENTER

WOOFER

COAXIALOPTICAL

VIDEO OUT

1 3

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN MONITOR

12V

EXT

TRIGGER

REM

OUT

14352

S-VIDEO IN

COMPOSITE IN

14352

39 41 43423433 40373635

OUT

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

8 OHMS MINIMUM

S-VIDEO OUT

COMPOSITE OUT

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CENTER

MONITOR

OUT

SPEAKERS

REAR

SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER

MODEL NO. RSX-972

POWER CONSUMPTION: 850 WATTS

RSX-972

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater System, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,242 and other world-wide patents, issues and pending. "DTS", DTS Digital surround", are trademarks of Digital Theater System, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater System, Inc. All rights reserved.

WARNING: AVIS:

FRONT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR

2: RR-969 Remote • Télécommande RR-969 • Fernbedienung RR-969

AUD TV SAT VCR DVD

CD TUN AV 1 AV 2 AV 3

123

POWER

456

789

+10

PLAY

TRACK

STOPPAUSE

SEARCH –

TV/VCR

TUNER

DVD

SWAPPIP POS ANT MODE

TUN

V1 V2 V3 V4 V5

INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3

DIRECT

MONO

SETUP AUDIO ANGLE

FILTER

EXT IN BACK SCAN SUR +

FILTER

EXT IN ZONE

SHIFT ZONE

SHIFT

PTY TA

ZOOM CLEAR MODE

TIME/ALMMACRO LEARNEDIT/ CLONE

CLEAR RESETPRELOAD

PAGE 1/2

CH VOL

INPUT

BAND MUTE

GUIDE

SELECT

LANG

OSD

ENT

PREV CH

DWN

SEARCH +

TAPE1 TAPE2

RECORD

TV/VCR RECORD

NARROW

SUBTITLE

TITLE

PRESET

SUR +

DISPLAY

DYNMC

CONDITION DISPLAY

S T

DISC1 DISC2 DISC3 DISC4 DISC5

TUN

V1 V2 V3 V4 V5

PROGRAM RANDOM

SETUP AUDIO ANGLE

FILTER

EXT IN ZONE

SHIFT

PTY TA

ZOOM CLEAR MODE

DVD

TV/VCR

TUNER

SWAPPIP POS ANT MODE

TUN

V1 V2 V3 V4 V5

INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3

DIRECT

MONO

FILTER

EXT IN ZONE

SHIFT

PTY TA

TAPE1 TAPE2

REPEAT DISC DISC+

SUBTITLE

PRESET

CONDITION

TAPE1 TAPE2

TV/VCR RECORD

PRESET

TITLE

SUR +

DISPLAY

NARROW

SUR +

DISPLAY

RSX-972

3: Outputs • Sorties • Ausgangsanschlüsse

SUBWOOFER

ANTENNA

INPUT

FRONT

75Ω

LOOP

OUTPUT

REAR

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

1 43 5INCDOUT 2

5.1 CH INPUT

FRONT

DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

VIDEO INTAPE

REAR

132

ZONE

OUT

REM

SUB

DIGITAL OUPUT

COAXIALOPTICAL

VIDEO OUT

1 3

CENTER

WOOFER

REAR L

FRONT L

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN MONITOR

12V

EXT

TRIGGER

REM

OUT

14352

S-VIDEO IN

COMPOSITE IN

OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

COMPOSITE OUT

WARNING:

CENTER

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

8 OHMS MINIMUM

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

MONITOR

OUT

SPEAKERS

REAR

SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER

MODEL NO. RSX-972

POWER CONSUMPTION: 850 WATTS

RSX-972

WARNING: AVIS:

REAR R

FRONT R

FRONT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR

AMPLIFIER

VERSTÄRKER

INPUT

FRONT

Alternate Video Connections • Branchements vidéo également possibles • Sonstige Videoanschlußmöglichkeiten

CENTER

REAR

4: Inputs • Entrées • Eingangsanschlüsse

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

OUTPUTS

S-VIDEO

COMPOSITE

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD

ROTEL RSX-972

ANTENNA

INPUT

FRONT

75Ω

LOOP

OUTPUT

REAR

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

1 43 5INCDOUT 2

5.1 CH INPUT

FRONT

DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

VIDEO INTAPE

REAR

132

ZONE

OUT

REM

SUB

DIGITAL OUPUT

COAXIALOPTICAL

VIDEO OUT

1 3

REC

LINE

OUT

AUDIO

CENTER

WOOFER

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN MONITOR

12V

EXT

TRIGGER

REM

OUT

14352

S-VIDEO IN

COMPOSITE IN

OUT

COMPOSITE OUT

WARNING:

LINE OUT

VIDEO

CENTER

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

8 OHMS MINIMUM

S-VIDEO OUT

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

REC

MONITOR

OUT

S-VIDEO

COMPOSITE

SPEAKERS

REAR

SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER

MODEL NO. RSX-972

POWER CONSUMPTION: 850 WATTS

RSX-972

WARNING: AVIS:

FRONT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR

VCR • VIDEORECORDER

TAPE

REC

LINE

OUT

ANALOG OUTPUT

Alternate Video Connections • Branchements vidéo également possibles • Sonstige Videoanschlußmöglichkeiten

RSX-972

5: Zone 2 Connections • Branchements de la Zone 2 • Anschlußdiagramm für den Zone 2-Betrieb

ROTEL RSX-972

TAPE

ANTENNA

INPUT

FRONT

75Ω

LOOP

OUTPUT

REAR

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

1 43 5INCDOUT 2

5.1 CH INPUT REAR

FRONT

DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

VIDEO INTAPE

132

ZONE

OUT

REM

SUB

DIGITAL OUPUT

COAXIALOPTICAL

VIDEO OUT

1 3

CENTER

WOOFER

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN MONITOR

12V

EXT

TRIGGER

REM

OUT

14352

S-VIDEO IN

COMPOSITE IN

OUT

COMPOSITE OUT

WARNING:

CENTER

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

8 OHMS MINIMUM

S-VIDEO OUT

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

AMPLIFIER • VERSTÄRKER

MONITOR

OUT

SPEAKERS

REAR

SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER

MODEL NO. RSX-972

POWER CONSUMPTION: 850 WATTS

RSX-972

WARNING: AVIS:

FRONT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR

ZONE 2 IR

6: Antenna • Antenne • Anschließen der Antennen

75Ω

LOOP

ANTENNA

5.1 CH INPUT

FRONT

OUTPUT

REAR

FRONT

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

VIDEO INTAPE

1 43 5INCDOUT 2

INPUT

REAR

132

ZONE

OUT

REM

SUB

DIGITAL OUPUT

CENTER

WOOFER

COAXIALOPTICAL

VIDEO OUT

1 3

COMPONENT

12V

EXT

TRIGGER

REM

OUT

1435

S-VIDEO IN

COMPOSITE IN

1435

RSX-972

7: On-Screen Menus • Menus à l’écran «On-Screen menu» • On-Screen-Menüsystem

SYSTEM STATUS

LISTEN: Tuner RECORD: CD MODE: Dolby Digital INPUT: Coaxial 1 VOLUME: 65

ENT KEY=MAIN MENU

OSD KEY=EXIT

MAIN MENU

INPUT SPEAKER DELAY TEST TONE SUB LEVEL ZONE 2 OTHER RESET

INPUT SETUP

LISTEN: Video 2

INPUT LABEL: _ _ _ _ _ INPUT: Coaxial 1 INPUT MODE: Dolby 3 Stereo DIGITAL OUT: Coaxial 1

ENT KEY=MAIN MENU UP KEY=up +/– KEY=change DWN KEY=down

SPEAKER SETUP

FRONT: Large CENTER: Large SURROUND: Large SUBWOOFER: Yes

ENT KEY=MAIN MENU UP KEY=up +/– KEY=change DWN KEY=down

INPUT SETUP

LISTEN: Video 2

INPUT LABEL: _ _ _ _ _ INPUT: Coaxial 1 INPUT MODE: Dolby 3 Stereo DIGITAL OUT: Coaxial 1

ENT KEY=ENTER

+/– KEY=char

DELAY SETUP

Dolby Dolby Digital Pro Logic

CENTER: 1ms R SURROUND: 15ms 30ms L SURROUND: 15ms 30ms

ENT KEY=MAIN MENU UP KEY=up +/– KEY=change DWN KEY=down

ENT KEY=ENTER

UP KEY=up DWN KEY=down

Reset to factory

default settings:

YES = ENT KEY

NO = DWN KEY

SUB LEVEL

DOLBY: +1 DTS: -2 STEREO: +5 MUSIC: +3

ENT KEY=MAIN MENU

+/– KEY=change

OTHER OPTIONS

RECORD: CD DYNAMIC: Max

5.1CH: Off POWER: Direct LANGUAGE: English

ENT KEY=MAIN MENU UP KEY=up +/– KEY=change DWN KEY=down

TEST TONE

LEFT: +1dB CENTER: -1dB RIGHT: +1dB R SURROUND: +5dB L SURROUND: +4dB SUBWOOFER: +9dB

ENT KEY=MAIN MENU UP KEY=up +/– KEY=change DWN KEY=down

ZONE2 SETUP

SOURCE: CD VOLUME SETUP: Variable VOLUME: 20

ENT KEY=MAIN MENU UP KEY=up +/– KEY=change DWN KEY=down

English

Contents

Boxed numbers refer to RSX-972 illustration. Boxed letters refer to RR-969 illustration.

1: Controls and Connections 4 2: RR-969 Remote 5 3: Outputs 6 4: Inputs 7 5: Zone 2 Connections 8 6: Antenna 7: On-Screen Menus 10

About Rotel .........................................12

Getting Started ....................................12

Key Features 12 Unpacking 12 Placement 12

RR-969 Remote Control .......................12

Using the RR-969 13 Programming the RR-969 13

Basic Controls ......................................13

POWER Switch 13 Remote Sensor 13 Front-panel Display 13 Volume Control 13 MUTE Button 13 Tone Controls 13 MENU Button 13 ENTER Button 13

Input Controls ......................................14

Input Source Buttons 14 REC Button

ZONE Button 14

5.1 CH Input EXT IN 14

Surround Sound Controls.......................14

PRO LOGIC Button 14 3 STEREO Button 14 DSP Button 14 2CH Button 15 SUR+ Button 15

Speaker Level Adjustment Selection Buttons UP/DOWN Buttons 15

DYNAMIC RANGE Button DWN Button 15

Tuner Controls ......................................15

BAND Button 15 TUNING Buttons 15 MEMORY Button 16 NUMERIC Buttons:

Station Presets 16 DIRECT Button 16 MONO Button 16 PRESET Button 16

RDS and RBDS Broadcast Reception ......16

DISPLAY Button 17 PTY Button 17 TP Button 17 TA Button 17

Connections: Overview .........................17

Video Connections 18

Audio Source Connections ..................... 18

CD Inputs 18 TAPE Inputs and Outputs 18

Video Source Inputs.............................. 18

VIDEO 1–5 Audio Inputs 18 VIDEO 1–5

Composite Video Inputs 19 VIDEO 1–5 S-Video Inputs 19 VIDEO 1–2

Component Video Inputs 19

5.1 Channel Audio Inputs 19

Video Source Outputs ...........................19

VIDEO 1–3 Audio Outputs 19 VIDEO 1–3

Composite Video Outputs 19 VIDEO 1–3 S-Video Outputs 19

Digital Source Connections ....................19

Digital Inputs 19 Digital Outputs 20

Output Signal Connections ....................20

TV Monitor Output 20 Speaker Outputs 20 RCA Preamp Outputs 20

Antenna Connections ............................ 20

AM Loop Antenna 20 FM Wire Antenna 21

Power and Miscellaneous Connections ...21

AC Input 21 12V TRIGGER Connections 21 EXTERNAL REM IN 21

Zone 2 Connection and Operation..........21

Zone 2 Power On/Off Operation 21 Controlling Zone 2 from the Main Room

ZONE Button 22 Controlling Zone 2 from the Remote Location 22 Zone 2 Audio Outputs 22 ZONE REM IN Jack 22 IR OUT Jacks 23

On-Screen Display / Configuration ........23

Navigation Buttons 23 SYSTEM STATUS Menu 23 MAIN Menu 23 INPUT Menu 24 SPEAKER SETUP Menu 24 DELAY SETUP Menu 25 SUBWOOFER LEVEL Menu 25 TEST TONE Menu 25 OTHER OPTIONS Menu 26 RESET Menu 26 ZONE 2 SETUP Menu 26

Specifications .......................................27

Audio 27 Video 27 FM Tuner 27 AM Tuner 27 General 27

RSX-972 Surround Sound Receiver

About Rotel

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.

The engineers work as a close team, listening to, and fine tuning each new product until it reaches their exacting musical standards. They are free to choose components from around the world in order to make that product the best they can. You are likely to find capacitors from the United Kingdom and Germany, semi conductors from Japan or the United States, while toroidal power transformers are manufactured in Rotel’s own factory.

Rotel’s reputation for excellence has been earned through hundreds of good reviews and awards from the most respected reviewers in the industry, who listen to music every day. Their comments keep the company true to its goal - the pursuit of equipment that is musical, reliable and affordable.

All of us at Rotel, thank you for buying this product and hope it will bring you many years of enjoyment.

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RSX-972 Surround Sound Receiver. The RSX-972 is four products in one:

1. A digital audio/video processor with

2. A full-featured audio/video control center

3. A high-quality AM/FM tuner with RDS

4. A 5-channel power amplifier to drive two

Key Features

• Rotel’s Balanced Design Concept combines

• Dolby

• Digital and analog input and output con-

• Five built-in amplifier channels, each de-

• AM/FM tuner with 30 station presets, di-

• RDS (Radio Data Systems) and RBDS (Ra-

•

• 5.1 channel input for outboard adaptor and

Pro Logic® decoding for Dolby

Dolby Surround tal round sound signals.

for analog and digital source components.

capability.

front speakers, a center channel speaker, and two rear surround speakers.

advanced circuit board layout, comprehensive parts evaluation, and extensive listening tests for superior sound and long term reliability.

Surround and DTS® decoding for 5.1 channel digital sources

nections for digital signals, composite video, S-Video, and Component Video.

livering 75 watts (20-20k Hz, <0.09% THD, all channels driven)

rect access tuning, and auto-tuning.

dio Broadcast Data Service) capability.

Zone 2 output with independent input selection and volume adjustments for multizone custom installations along with IRrepeater capability for operation from the remote zone.

future upgradeabilty

source material plus Dolby Digi-

and DTS® processing for digital sur-

Pro Logic® decoding for Dolby

analog sources. Dolby Digital

• User friendly ON-SCREEN DISPLAY with programmable labels for video components. Choice of English or German languages.

• Universal learning remote control to operate the RSX-972 and nine other components.

Unpacking

Remove the unit carefully from its packing. Find the remote control and other accessories. Save the box as it will protect the RSX-972 if you move or need to return it for maintenance.

Placement

Place the RSX-972 on a solid, level surface away from sunlight, heat, moisture, or vibration. Make sure that the shelf can support the weight of the unit.

Place the RSX-972 close to the other components in your system and, if possible, on its own shelf. This will make initial hookup, and subsequent system changes easier.

The RSX-972 can generate heat during normal operation. Do not block ventilation openings. Allow a minimum of 10 cm (4 inches) of unobstructed space around the unit. If installed in a cabinet, make sure that there is

adequate ventilation.

Don’t stack other components or objects on top of the RSX-972. Don’t let any liquid fall into the unit.

RR-969 Remote Control

The RSX-972 includes a full-function learning remote control that can operate the RSX-972 plus nine other components.

A separate manual, included with the remote, gives detailed instructions on programming and using the RR-969 to replace all of the remote controls in your system. To avoid duplication, we provide only basic information about using the RR-969 to operate the RSX-972 in this manual.

Most of the RR-969 functions duplicate the front-panel controls. For that reason, we will cover the operating controls on the remote in the appropriate sections of this manual. Letters in gray boxes next to the name of a function refers to the labeled illustration of the remote at the front of this manual.

English

Using the RR-969

To operate the RSX-972 with the remote, make sure that the AUDIO mode is active by pressing the AUD button you start. The AUDIO mode will stay active until another DEVICE button is pressed.

on the remote before

Programming the RR-969

The RR-969 is preprogrammed to operate the RSX-972. Should the AUDIO command set on your RR-969 not operate the RSX-972, the programming may have been changed. To restore the RSX-972 programming, press the recessed PRELOAD button the tip of a ballpoint pen.

NOTE

: Pushing the PRELOAD button will erase

all custom programming and learned commands, restoring the RR-969 to its factory condition.

on the remote with

Basic Controls

We suggest you look over the RSX-972’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 RSX-972 illustration at the front of this manual. Letters refer to the RR-969 remote illustration. When both appear, the function is found on both the RSX-972 and the remote. When only one appears, that function is found only on the RSX-972 or the remote.

POWER Switch

The front-panel POWER switch on the RSX-972 is a master power control. It must be pressed IN for the unit to operate. When it is in the OUT position, the unit is fully off and cannot be activated from the remote control. The POWER switch on the remote functions as a standby switch, activating or deactivating the unit. In standby mode, minimal power is still supplied to memory circuits to preserve settings. When the unit has AC power applied and the front-panel POWER button is pressed

IN, the front-panel POWER LED lights, regardless of whether the unit in standby mode or fully-activated in the main room

There are three available power mode options for the RSX-972, selected during set-up from an ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu. The default DIRECT mode fully activates the unit whenever AC power is supplied and the front-panel POWER button is pressed IN; however, the remote POWER switch can still be used to activate or deactivate the unit. With the STANDBY power option, the unit powers up in standby mode when AC is first applied and the front-panel POWER button is pressed IN. The unit must be manually activated with the remote control POWER button. With the ALWAYS-ON power option, the unit is fully operational whenever AC is applied and the frontpanel POWER button is pressed IN. The remote POWER button is disabled.

When using Zone 2, the standby operation is completely independent for the main room and Zone 2. The remote control POWER button will not affect Zone 2. Pressing the POWER button on a remote located in Zone 2 will only affect that zone and not the main room. When the unit is in standby mode in the main room and activated in ZONE 2, the front-panel POWER LED flashes.

Remote Sensor

This sensor receives IR signals from the remote control. Do not block this sensor.

Front-panel Display

The fluorescent (FL) display in the upper portion of the RSX-972 provides status information. An alphanumeric display shows the name of the source selected for listening on the left and the source selected for recording on the right. At the bottom of the display are status indicators for surround modes and other settings. At the right side of the display are indicators including input source connections.

The FL display can be turned off by pressing and holding the MENU button mote for three seconds. The display can be turned back on by briefly pressing the MENU button again or by pressing the POWER buttons on the remote or on the front-panel.

on the re-

Volume Control

The VOLUME control adjusts the level of all output channels. Rotate the front-panel control clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease. The RR-969 remote has VOLUME UP and DOWN buttons.

When you adjust the volume, a digital readout appears in the front-panel display and the new setting appears on your TV monitor.

NOTE

: The VOLUME control can be used to

change the volume in Zone 2. Press the frontpanel ZONE button and adjust the volume. After 10 seconds, the VOLUME control reverts to normal operation.

MUTE Button

Push the MUTE button once to turn the sound off. An indication appears in the front-panel and on-screen displays. Press the button again to restore previous volume levels.

Tone Controls

BASS and TREBLE controls increase or decrease the audio signal’s low and high frequency content respectively. Rotate clockwise to increase output and counterclockwise to reduce. The front-panel display and ON-SCREEN DISPLAY show tone control settings as you adjust them.

MENU Button

Push this button on the remote to turn on the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu system. If the menu system is already visible, push this button to cancel the display.

The MENU button can also be used to turn on and off the front-panel FL display. Press and hold the MENU button on the remote for three seconds to turn off the front-panel display. Briefly press the MENU button again to turn the display back on. The display also turns back on whenever the POWER button on the front-panel or remote is pressed.

ENTER Button

The ENTER button is used to confirm and memorize various settings in the setup and operation of the RSX-972. Its use is described in detail in the relevant sections.

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Input Controls

Input Source Buttons

Press any of the eight front-panel buttons to select an audio or video input source (the builtin tuner, CD, VCR, etc.) for listening. You will hear this source and, if you have selected a video source, see its picture on your TV monitor.

The front-panel display and the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY will show the name of the current listening source selection. The labels for VIDEO sources can be customized to match your components.

All of the inputs (the five video inputs, the CD input, and the TAPE input) can accept either analog signals or digital signals from one of the five assignable digital inputs.

By default, the source input buttons are configured to select the analog input when pressed. However, each source input button can be configured using the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu system to give priority to the digital signal. Then, a signal present at the assigned digital input when the source is selected is automatically activated and the proper surround mode enabled. If no digital signal is present, the analog inputs are selected. This auto-sensing is the preferred configuration for digital source inputs such as DVD players. See the INPUT MENU section for configuration instructions.

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.

REC Button ZONE Button

The RSX-972 can record from any analog source to a VCR or other recorder connected to the VIDEO 1, 2 or 3 outputs or the TAPE outputs, even while you are listening to a different input source. To select an input source for recording, press the REC button on the frontpanel (or the equivalent ZONE button on the remote). Then, press one of the INPUT SOURCE buttons within 5 seconds to select the signal you wish to record. After making your selection (or if more than five seconds passes), the input source buttons return to their normal function, selecting a listening source.

Remember, this selection is independent of the listening source. While recording, you may still select a different source (for example, the built-in tuner) for listening. The record selection appears in the display to the right of the listening selection.

NOTE

: The RECORD function requires analog

signals. If you use a digital connection from a CD player or DVD for listening, you should also connect an analog signal for recording.

5.1 CH Input EXT IN

The 5.1 CH button (or the EXT IN button on the remote) overrides all other inputs (both analog and digital) and connects an external digital adaptor to the RSX-972’s outputs. This provides an upgrade path to future software standards. When activated, the RSX-972’s digital processing is bypassed. An indicator appears in the front-panel display.

Surround Sound Controls

The RSX-972 decodes Dolby Surround® , Dolby

, and DTS® surround sound source

Digital material as well as providing several DSP ambience simulations for music.

Dolby Digital and DTS decoding of digital signals is automatic. When a digital signal encoded with either of these is detected, the RSX-972 activates the proper decoding. In most cases, the RSX-972 will also recognize a digital signal Dolby Surround encoding and activate the proper Dolby ditionally, you can configure a default surround mode for each input using the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu system.

Four buttons allow manual control of the surround sound/ambience settings, overriding any configured default setting or auto-sensing. There are no right or wrong settings. Just because a mode is labelled 2 CHANNEL does not mean that you must use this mode every time you play a stereo CD. You may prefer one of the other surround modes.

As a general rule, we recommend using PRO LOGIC mode for all sources labeled Dolby Surround. Beyond that, use whatever settings sound best to you in your room with your system.

Pro Logic® decoding. Ad-

PRO LOGIC Button

This setting decodes Dolby Surround encoded surround sound material, whether it be a music CD, videotape, videodisc, stereo TV broadcast, or radio broadcast. It also can be used to create additional ambience in 2-channel musical source material. Front, center, and rear speakers are activated. An indicator lights in the front-panel display when the PRO LOGIC button is pressed.

NOTE

: Leaving the RSX-972 in PRO LOGIC

mode offers satisfactory performance and convenience for many source materials. It provides automatic decoding of analog surround sound material and automatic selection of Dolby Digital or DTS processing when an appropriate digital source is played.

3 STEREO Button

This mode provides proper playback of Dolby Surround material on systems that have front and center speakers, but lack rear surround speakers. It adds the rear channel signals to the front speakers for a larger, more ambient sound than conventional stereo. An indicator lights in the front-panel display to show that this mode has been activated.

DSP Button

This button activates digital synthesis of four ambience modes (MUSIC 1, MUSIC 2, MUSIC 3, and MUSIC 4) which simulate progressively larger acoustic environments and are used to recreate ambience when listening to music sources and/or other sources that lack surround sound encoding.

These four modes vary the amount of delay used for the rear surround signals. Experiment to find a setting which is most pleasing.

Press the button to activate the DSP mode. Each press of the button will step forward to the next mode in the following order: MUSIC 1 > MUSIC 2 > MUSIC 3 > MUSIC 4. An indicator lights in the front-panel display when DSP mode has been activated.

NOTE

: As a general rule, the DSP modes pro-

vide more exaggerated ambience effects than the PRO LOGIC mode. Experiment with the more spectacular DSP modes for particular recordings or effects.

English

2CH Button

This button activates conventional 2-speaker stereo mode with no surround sound or other processing. This is “pure” stereo, using the front left and front right speakers (with or without subwoofer), with no surround channels and no center channel.

When used with Dolby Digital or DTS source material, the 2CH button engages a downmix feature, combining all of the channels and sending them to the front speakers. The spatial effects of surround sound are lost, but all of the information on the original recording are preserved.

NOTE

: 2CH mode allows you to hear 2-chan-

nel stereo recordings in their original format.

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 RSX-972. You can also adjust the relative volume of the center, rear, or subwoofer channels using buttons on the remote control:

1. Press one of the selection buttons on the remote to select a channel (or pair of channels) for adjustment. Press the C button to adjust the CENTER channel. Press the S button channel. Press the R button the rear SURROUND channels.

2. Use the UP or DOWN buttons remote to adjust the output level of the selected channel(s).

3. Repeat the procedure for each channel.

If no level adjustment is made for 5 seconds after pressing one of the selection buttons, the levels revert to the default calibrated settings.

to adjust the SUBWOOFER

to adjust

on the

NOTE

: The ON-SCREEN DISPLAY calibration

procedure permits independent adjustment of each rear surround channel. The adjustment procedure described here only allows changing the relative volume of both surround channels in unison.

DYNAMIC RANGE Button DWN Button

Digital sources are capable of wide dynamic range (the difference between the softest and loudest sounds). In some cases, this may tax amplifiers and/or speakers. In other cases, you may want to reduce the dynamic range when listening at low volume levels. Pressing the front-panel DYNAMIC RANGE button (or the DWN button on the remote) steps through the three dynamic range settings:

• MAX (no compression/full dynamic range)

• MID (moderate compression)

• MIN (full compression/minimum dynamic range).

A “D. RANGE” indicator in the front-panel display lights when the dynamic range is not set to the MAX setting.

NOTE

: The DYNAMIC RANGE feature is only

available in Dolby Digital mode. It is inactive at all other times.

Tuner Controls

The RSX-972 features a digital synthesized AM/FM tuner with RDS capability and 30 station presets. The unit offers a wide range of tuning options. Here is an overview of the tuning options (more detailed information is provided in subsequent sections of this manual):

• Manual frequency tuning tunes up or down to the next station frequency (when in frequency tuning mode). Press and release a TUNING button (CH UP/DOWN on the remote) to tune.

• Direct frequency tuning lets you en- ter the desired station frequency digits. Press the DIRECT button and enter the digits using the NUMERIC buttons.

• Automatic frequency search tuning searches up or down to find the next receivable broadcast signal. Press and hold

a TUNING button (CH UP/DOWN on the remote) for at least one second to search up or down.

• Station preset tuning lets you directly

enter the number of a memorized station preset. Enter the number of the memorized preset using the NUMERIC buttons.

• Preset search tuning jumps up/down

to the next memorized station preset. When in PRESET mode, press a TUNING button (CH UP/DOWN on the remote) to select the next station preset. Press the PRESET button on the remote to toggle between preset and frequency tuning modes.

• RDS (Europe) or RBDS (USA) tuning

provides a range of special tuning and search features based on data codes encoded with the broadcast signal. See the RDS section of this manual for detailed information.

BAND Button

Press the BAND button to toggle between AM and FM reception. An indicator in the frontpanel display confirms your choice and the currently tuned station frequency is shown.

NOTE

: If the TUNER is not already the selected

input source, pressing the BAND button will automatically switch to the TUNER input.

TUNING Buttons

The TUNING buttons (labeled CH UP/DOWN on the remote control) provide three different tuning functions, depending on the mode of operation.

In the normal FREQUENCY tuning mode, press a TUNING button (CH UP/

DOWN on the remote) and release to manually jump to the next station frequency, regardless of whether or not a station is broadcasting on that frequency. For auto frequency search tuning, press and hold the TUNING button for approximately one second. An AUTO indicator will appear in the front-panel display and the tuner will begin scanning up or down through the frequencies until the next available signal is detected. If this is not the desired station, repeat the automatic tuning procedure to find the next station. Weak stations will be skipped during auto tuning.

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In the PRESET tuning mode, press a

TUNING button (CH UP/DOWN on the remote) and release to jump to the next memorized station preset. Switch between FREQUENCY and PRESET tuning modes by pressing the PRESET button trol. A PRESET indicator appears in the display when PRESET TUNING is activated.

In the RDS PTY search mode, press a TUNING button (CH UP/DOWN on the remote) to select the desired program type from the scrolling list in the display. See the section on RDS tuning for more details.

NOTE

: Several indicators in the front-panel dis-

play assist tuning. A large display shows the tuned frequency. A TUNED indicator lights when a sufficiently strong signal is received. A ST indicator lights when a stereo FM signal is received.

NOTE

: If the TUNER is not already the selected

input source, pressing a TUNING button (CH UP/DOWN on the remote) will automatically switch to the TUNER input.

on the remote con-

MEMORY Button

The MEMORY button is used with the NUMERIC buttons to store memorized station presets. See the next section for detailed instructions.

NUMERIC Buttons: Station Presets

The RSX-972 can store up to 30 station presets for recall at any time using the NUMERIC buttons. To memorize a station:

1. Tune to the desired station, either AM or FM.

2. Press the MEMORY button on the frontpanel. A MEMORY indicator will flash for five seconds in the front-panel display.

3. While the MEMORY indicator is flashing, press the number of the preset where you wish to store the station frequency. For example, to memorize the station as preset 3, press the 3 button. To memorize preset 15, press the 1 button followed by the 5 button.

4. A previously stored frequency is erased from memory when a new frequency is memorized for the same preset number.

To tune to a previously memorized station, just press the preset number on the NUMERIC buttons. For example, to tune to preset 3, press the 3 button. To tune to preset 15, press the 1 button and then press the 5 button.

NOTE

: If the TUNER is not already the selected

input source, pressing a NUMERIC button will automatically switch to the TUNER input.

The NUMERIC buttons can also be used for direct access tuning (see next section).

DIRECT Button

If you know the frequency of the desired station, you may tune it directly using the DIRECT button and the NUMERIC buttons.

1. Press the DIRECT button to change the NUMERIC buttons from station preset to Direct Access mode. The station frequency in the front-panel display will change to a series of four bars, representing the digits of a station frequency, with the first bar flashing.

2. Enter the first digit of the station frequency using the NUMERIC buttons. The digit will appear in the frequency display and the second bar will flash. Enter the remaining digits of the frequency. Note that in FM mode, pressing 1 will enter 10 as the digit in the frequency display. When all of the necessary digits have been entered (a final 0 is displayed automatically), the receiver will tune to the displayed station frequency.

Examples:

FM87.50MHz Press: 8 > 7 > 5 FM101.90MHz Press: 1 > 1 > 9 AM1610kHz Press: 1 > 6 > 1

MONO Button

The MONO button changes the FM mode from stereo reception to mono reception. In stereo mode, a stereo signal will be heard if the station is broadcasting a stereo signal and there is sufficient signal strength. An ST indicator will light in the front-panel display. In mono mode, a mono signal will be heard even if the station is broadcasting a stereo signal.

NOTE

: Switching to mono mode can improve

the reception of weak or distant FM signals. Less signal strength is required for clean mono reception than for stereo reception.

PRESET Button

The PRESET button on the remote toggles between frequency tuning mode and preset tuning mode. In frequency tuning mode, the TUNING buttons (CH UP/DOWN on the remote ) advance to the next station frequency. In preset tuning mode, the TUNING buttons advance to the next memorized station preset. A PRESET indicator in the front-panel display lights in preset mode.

RDS and RBDS Broadcast Reception

The Rotel RSX-972 is equipped with RDS (Radio Data Systems) reception capabilities for Europe and RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data Service) capabilities for the United States. These broadcast systems provide additional functionality to FM radio reception by transmitting encoded information along with the radio signal. This signal is decoded by an RDS or RBDS receiver and can provide a range of informational features including:

1. a display of the station’s identifying name (e.g. BBC1)

2. a display of the station’s program content (e.g. ROCK or NEWS)

3. traffic information broadcasts

4. a scrolling text display for announcements or information

In addition, RDS provides several advanced search features including:

1. Search for a station with the desired program content (PTY)

2. Search for traffic information (TP)

3. Search for stations broadcasting special traffic announcements (TA).

RDS broadcasting has been widely available in many European markets for years. There are a large number of RDS stations and most users will be familiar with the features and operation. In the USA, implementation of the RBDS system is more recent. Fewer stations are broadcasting RBDS signals and the features may be less familiar to many users. Consult your authorized Rotel dealer for more information on RDS or RBDS broadcasting in your area.

English

NOTE

: The RDS and RBDS features are en-

tirely dependent on the broadcaster sending encoded signals. Thus, they will only be available in markets where RDS or RBDS is implemented and where stations are broadcasting these data signals. If there are no RDS or RBDS stations, the RSX-972 will function as a standard radio receiver.

NOTE

: RDS and RBDS services are only avail-

able on FM broadcasts. The features and buttons described below are only operational in FM mode.

DISPLAY Button

There are five display options when the currently tuned station is broadcasting RDS information and the RDS indicator in the front-panel display is lit. Press the DISPLAY button on the remote to step through the five display options:

1. Standard FREQUENCY display.

2. PROGRAM SERVICE name. This is typically the station’s call letters, such as BBC1. If the current station is not broadcasting an RDS signal, the display will show “NO NAME DATA”.

3. PROGRAM TYPE. This is a description of the station’s content from a standardized list of program types in each market (for example: NEWS, CURRENT AFFAIRS, INFO, SPORT, EDUCATION, DRAMA, CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED, POP, ROCK, EASY LISTENING, LIGHT CLASSICAL, SERIOUS CLASSICAL, OTHER MUSIC, WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN, SOCIAL AFFAIRS, RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL, LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY, NATIONAL MUSIC, OLDIES, FOLK, and DOCUMENTARY). If the current station is not broadcasting an RDS signal, the display will show “NO PTY DATA”.

4. CLOCK TIME. A time and date display broadcast by the station. If the current station is not broadcasting an RDS signal, the display will show “NO TIME DATA”.

5. RADIO TEXT. Additional scrolling text messages broadcast by the station. If the current station is broadcasting radio text data, an RT indicator lights in the display and the scrolling text appears. If the current station is not broadcasting an RDS signal, the display will show “NO TEXT DATA”.

PTY Button

The PTY search function permits you to scan available broadcasts for RDS stations broadcasting a particular type of program content.

1. Press the PTY button. The current RDS program type will appear in the display.

2. If desired, change to a different PROGRAM TYPE using the TUNING UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the list.

3. Press the PTY button a second time within 5 seconds. The tuner will attempt to find an RDS station broadcasting the selected type of program. If the button is not pressed within 5 seconds after selecting a program type, the PTY function will be cancelled.

4. If no station is located for the desired content type, the tuner will return to the last previously tuned station.

5. Cancel the PTY function by pressing any other button.

NOTE

: If the currently tuned station is broad-

casting PTY data, a PTY indicator lights in the front-panel display.

TP Button

Searches for an RDS station broadcasting traffic information programming:

1. Press the TP button. The tuner attempts to find an RDS station broadcasting the traffic programming. If a station is found, a TP indicator lights in the front-panel display.

2. If no station is located, the tuner will return to the last previously tuned station.

3. Cancel the TP function by pressing any other button.

TA Button

Searches for an RDS station broadcasting special traffic announcements:

1. Press the TA button. The tuner will attempt to find an RDS station broadcasting traffic announcements.

2. If no station is located, the tuner will return to the last previously tuned station.

3. Cancel the TA function by pressing any other button.

Connections: Overview

The RSX-972 connections include standard RCA audio inputs and outputs, composite video inputs and outputs, S-Video inputs and outputs, Component Video inputs, plus coaxial and optical digital inputs and outputs.

The RSX-972 has RCA preamp audio outputs for use with external amplifiers as well as composite video, S-Video, and Component Video outputs to connect your TV monitor.

The RSX-972 also has 5.1 channel input connections, a remote IR sensor input, and two 12V trigger connections for remote turn-on of Rotel amplifiers.

NOTE

: Do not plug any system component

into an AC source until all connections have been properly made.

Video cables should have a 75 ohm impedance rating. The S/PDIF digital audio interface standard also specifies a 75 ohm impedance and all good digital cables adhere to this requirement. Because the video and S/PDIF standards are so close, you can use a video cable for digital audio data transmission. We strongly advise that you NOT substitute conventional audio interconnect cables for digital or video signals. Standard audio interconnects will pass these signals, but their limited bandwidth reduce performance.

When making signal connections, connect LEFT channels to LEFT channel jacks and RIGHT channels to RIGHT channel jacks. All RCA-type connections on the RSX-972 follow these standard color codes:

Left channel audio: white RCA jack Right channel audio: red RCA jack Composite video: yellow RCA jack

NOTE

: Each source input must be properly

configured using the INPUT MENU of the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY system. We recommend going to this menu after connecting each source to configure it as desired. See the INPUT MENU section for information.

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Video Connections

The RSX-972 provides S-Video and Component Video connections for those who wish to use them. However, standard Composite video cables provide excellent picture quality in most systems and their use for all input and output connections will greatly simplify installation and configuration of the unit.

If you chose to use S-Video or Component Video connections, be aware of the following implications for the configuration of your system:

On Screen Menu Display: The RSX-972 ON-SCREEN MENU system is available for all inputs at all times when using a Compos- ite video cable from the TV MONITOR outputs to an NTSC standard. TV set. When using a Composite video cable with a PAL standard TV, the ON-SCREEN MENU system is available only when a video source is selected and playing.

When using an S-Video cable from the TV MONITOR outputs, the ON-SCREEN MENU will be superimposed over the video image only while the source is playing. Therefore, no ON-SCREEN MENU is available from an audio only source (Tuner, CD, and Tape) when using an S-Video cable.

Finally, there is no ON-SCREEN MENU available at any time when using Component video cables.

System Set-Up: We recommend that initial system setup should be done while using a Composite video cable. Connect a Composite video cable from the RSX-972 TV MONITOR outputs to the video input of the TV or projector. No other video connections should be made at this time. Select OSD (ON-SCREEN MENU) from the RR-969 remote control to complete system set-up.

NOTE:

On a PAL standard monitor, the OSD cannot be displayed until a video signal is present, irrespective of the type of video cables in use. For setup, connect the Composite video output from your DVD player and select its input on the RSX-972. The OSD will be displayed as an overlay to the video signal from the DVD player.

Composite and S-Video: With certain exceptions, a system should be connected with either all Composite or all S-Video cables. S-Video signals from sources cannot be sent to a TV set from the RSX-972 TV MONITOR outputs with a Composite video cable. Con-

versely, Composite video signals from sources cannot be sent to a TV set from the RSX-972 TV MONITOR outputs with an S-Video cable. Therefore, Composite and S-Video connections cannot be “mixed” in a system.

However, both Composite and S-Video cables may be connected from the RSX-972 TV MONITOR outputs to both Composite and SVideo inputs on a TV or projector. This dual connection from the RSX-972 will provide limited S-Video capability in a system that is predominantly connected with Composite video cables.

A Note on Recording: When both Composite and S-Video cables are connected from the same source, only S-Video will be available at the RSX-972 S-Video TV MONITOR outputs. However, the Composite video REC Out will still be available. This dual connection can be used to provide video taping in a system that is predominantly connected with S-Video cables, but also includes a VCR with Composite video.

Converting from Composite to S-Video and from S-Video to Composite is possible with the use of special cables available from your Rotel dealer.

Audio Source Connections

Connect your audio-only source components to these RCA inputs and outputs:

CD Inputs

Connect the left and right analog outputs from your CD player to the input jacks labeled CD.

TAPE Inputs and Outputs

The RSX-972 provides a pair of inputs and a pair of record outputs for connecting an analog audio tape deck.

The analog source signal available for recording at the TAPE outputs is selected with the REC button on the front-panel (or the ZONE button on the remote) and its label appears in the display. If the TAPE input signal is selected as the recording source, its signal will not be available at the TAPE output, but will be available at the VIDEO outputs for recording.

outputs

inputs

from

Connect the left and right analog an audio tape deck to the TAPE IN jacks. Connect the TAPE OUT jacks to the the audio tape deck.

Video Source Inputs

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. In addition, two of the video source inputs (Video 1 and Video 2) also feature Component Video input connections as an alternative to the composite video or S-Video connections.

NOTE

: There is no need to use more than one

type of video connection from a source component. While doing so will no harm to the unit, we recommend selecting one type of video connection and using it for all video connections. As a general rule, using RCA composite video connections will simply system setup and operation.

There are also video record outputs (described in a following section) which correspond to three of the video source inputs – Video 1, 2, and 3). For this reason, you should plan ahead and designate each source component as Video 1, Video 2, etc. All connections (both input and output) from a source component must be made consistently to the same set of connections. For example, all input and output connections to a particular VCR could be made to Video 1 connectors.

Also, be sure that the channels are connected consistently, i.e. left channel signals connected to left channel inputs/outputs and right channel signals connected to right channel inputs/ outputs.

NOTE

: These video source inputs can also be

used for additional audio-only sources, omitting the video signal connections.

VIDEO 1–5 Audio Inputs

Using standard audio interconnect cables, connect the left and right channel analog au-

outputs

dio nents to the VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 standard RCA audio cables.

of VCRs or other source compo-

inputs

using

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VIDEO 1–5 Composite Video Inputs

If you use the RCA composite video connections for a source component, connect the RCA

output

video of the video Use a standard 75 ohm video cable.

of the source component to one

inputs

labeled COMPOSITE IN.

VIDEO 1–5 S-Video Inputs

S-Video signals use a special cable which divides the video signal into several elements carried by separate conductors, providing higher quality than the standard RCA composite cables. If you choose to use an S-Video input connection from a source component, connect

output

the S-Video

inputs

of the IN using a standard S-Video interconnect cable.

NOTE

: Signals from S-Video inputs will only

be available at the S-Video outputs to the TV monitor.

of that component to one

on the RSX-972 labeled S-VIDEO

VIDEO 1–2 Component Video Inputs

Use audio interconnect cables to connect the six outputs of the source component to the RCA jacks labeled 5.1 CH INPUT, making sure that you observe proper channel consistency, i.e. connect the right front channel to the R FRONT input, etc. You will make six connections (FRONT RIGHT/FRONT LEFT/REAR RIGHT/ REAR LEFT/CENTER/SUBWOOFER).

Video Source Outputs

Three of the available video sources (VIDEO 1, 2 and 3) feature outputs that allow you to send a signal to a VCR or other source component for recording. The recording signal available at all of these outputs is selected globally using the REC button on the front-panel or the ZONE button on the remote and is independent of the source selected for listening.

NOTE

: Recording signals are available at all

source outputs, including the source selected for recording. As a general rule, you should not attempt to record to the component whose signal has been selected for recording.

VIDEO 1–3 Composite Video Outputs

If you choose to use the RCA composite video connections for a source component, use a 75 ohm video interconnect cable to connect

output

the RSX-972’s RCA video POSITE OUT) to the RCA video VCR.

(labeled COM-

input

on your

VIDEO 1–3 S-Video Outputs

If you choose to use S-Video connections for a source component, use an S-Video cable to

output

input

(labeled on your

connect the RSX-972’s S-Video S-VIDEO OUT) to the S-Video source component.

Digital Source Connections

The RSX-972 provides digital connections which may be used in place of, or in addition to, the analog audio input and output connections described in the previous sections. These connections include five digital inputs and a digital output for recording.

Component Video connections split the video into three signals – luminance (Y) and separate chrominance (CB and CR) elements, allowing delivery of a reference-quality picture. Each of these signals is carried by a separate 75 ohm video cable with RCA connectors.

The VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 source inputs provide an option for using Component Video connections. If you choose to use Component Video input connection from a source component, connect the three Component Video of that component to the corresponding on the RSX-972 labeled COMPONENT VIDEO IN. Make sure that you connect each of the three cables to the proper connector (Y to Y, CB to CB, and CR to CR) and that you use standard 75 ohm video interconnect cables.

NOTE

: Signals from Component Video inputs

will only be available at the Component Video outputs to the TV monitor.

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inputs

5.1 Channel Audio Inputs

A set of RCA inputs accepts six channels of analog signals from a 5.1 channel processor or source component. When selected with the front-panel 5.1CH button or remote EXT IN button, this input overrides any other audio input signal.

The record outputs for VIDEO 1, 2, and 3 include a pair of RCA analog audio outputs plus a choice of composite video or S-Video output. To hook up a video component for recording, you will need to connect it to both analog audio outputs and to your choice of video outputs. Keep in mind that composite video input signals will not be available at SVideo record outputs and vice versa.

NOTE

: All connections (both input and output)

from a source component must be made consistently to the same set of connections. For example, if you designate a VCR as VIDEO 1, you must connect all of its input and output signals to the VIDEO 1 connectors.

VIDEO 1–3 Audio Outputs

Using standard audio interconnect cables, connect the left and right channel RCA audio

outputs

from the RSX-972 to the audio on the source component. Make sure that you are consistent. If you hook up a VCR to the VIDEO 1 inputs, hook up the VIDEO 1 outputs to the same VCR. Also make sure that the left channel is connected to the LEFT connectors and the right channel to the RIGHT connectors.

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These digital connections can be used with any source component that supplies a digital signal, such as a DVD player or CD player.

NOTE

: A digital connection means that the

D/A converters in the RSX-972 will be used to decode the digital signal, rather than the source component’s internal D/A converters. In general, you would use digital connections for a DVD player or other component that supplies a Dolby Digital or DTS signal. However, if you are connecting a high-end Rotel CD player with sophisticated internal D/A converters, you might prefer to use analog audio connections to the RSX-972.

Digital Inputs

The RSX-972 accepts digital input signals from source components such as CD players, satellite TV receivers, and 5.1 channel Dolby Digital or DTS signals from DVD players. The built-in D/A converter senses and adjusts to the correct sampling rates.

There are five digital inputs on the rear panel, three coaxial and two optical. These digital inputs can be assigned to any of the input sources using the INPUT MENU screen described later in this manual. For example, you

RSX-972 Surround Sound Receiver

can assign the COAXIAL 1 digital input connector to the VIDEO 1 source and the OPTICAL 2 digital input to the VIDEO 3 source.

Connect the appropriate cable (optical or 75

output

input

of your

on the

ohm coaxial) from the digital source component to a digital RSX-972 and then configure that digital input for use with the source component using the INPUT MENU.

NOTE

: When using digital connections, you

should also make the analog audio input connections described previously. The analog connection is necessary to record to an analog recorder or for ZONE 2 operation

Digital Outputs

The RSX-972 has a digital output (with a choice of coaxial or optical connectors) to send the digital signal from any of the five digital inputs to a digital recorder or outboard digital processor. The selection of a digital input for recording is made using the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu system.

NOTE

: Only digital signals from source com-

ponents are available at these outputs. Analog signals cannot be converted and are not available at the digital outputs.

Connect the digital of your recorder or processor. You can use either a 75 ohm coaxial video cable or an optical cable, choosing between the two connectors using the INPUT MENU described later in this manual.

output

to the digital

input

Output Signal Connections

This section of the manual describes the audio and video signal output connections on the RSX-972. These are used for routing the output signals to television monitors, audio amplifiers, and recording devices.

TV Monitor Output

The video output of the RSX-972 sends the video signal to your TV monitor. Three types of video output connections are provided – RCA composite video, S-Video, and Component Video. Choose the type of video output connection that matches the type of video input connections you have made. Connect the TV MONI-

output

TOR

, from either RCA composite or

S-Video or Component Video connector, to the corresponding tor, using appropriate video cables.

NOTE

: The RCA composite video output only

sends signals from RCA composite video source inputs to the TV monitor. The S-Video output only sends signals from S-Video video source inputs to the TV. The Component Video output only sends signals from Component Video source inputs to the TV.

input

on your television moni-

Speaker Outputs

The RSX-972 has five built-in amplifiers, two for the front (right and left), one for the center channel, and two for the rear surround speakers (right and left). On the back panel are five pairs of binding post connections, one pair for each speaker, which accept bare wire, connector lugs, or banana type plug connectors (in some markets).

Each pair of connectors is color-coded for polarity: red for the positive connection and black for the negative connection. All speakers and all speaker wire is also marked for polarity. For proper performance, you must maintain this polarity at all speaker connections. Always connect the positive terminal of each speaker to the corresponding red speaker terminal on the RSX-972 and the negative speaker terminal to the corresponding black connector on the RSX-972.

Each pair of connectors is labeled as FRONT LEFT, FRONT RIGHT, REAR LEFT, REAR RIGHT, or CENTER. You must connect each of the five speakers to the proper terminal on the RSX-972.

Route the wires from the RSX-972 to the speakers. Leave enough slack so you can move the components to allow access to the speaker connectors. If you are using banana plugs, connect them to the wires and then plug into the backs of the binding posts. The collars of the binding posts should be screwed in all the way (clockwise). If you are using terminal lugs, connect them to the wires. If you are attaching bare wires directly to the binding posts, separate the wire conductors and strip back the insulation from the end of each conductor. Be careful not to cut into the wire strands. Unscrew the binding post collars. Place the connector lug around the binding post shaft, or insert the bundled wire into the hole in the shaft. Turn the collars clockwise to clamp the connector lug or wire firmly in place.

NOTE

: Be sure there are no loose wire strands

that could touch adjacent wires or connectors.

RCA Preamp Outputs

There are six RCA preamp audio outputs (FRONT LEFT/FRONT RIGHT/CENTER/RIGHT REAR/LEFT REAR/SUB) for sending the RSX-972’s output signals to powered speakers or external amplifiers used in place of one or more of the internal amplifiers.

To hook up a powered subwoofer,

connect a standard RCA audio cable from the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack to the input on the subwoofer’s power amp.

To hook up the RCA main audio outputs, connect an audio cable from each

to the

input

of the amplifier channel that will power the corresponding speaker. In a full home theater system, you will need to make six different connections corresponding to the six speakers (left front, center front, right front, left surround, right surround, and subwoofer).

Make sure that you have each output connected to the correct amplifier channel (front right, left rear, etc.).

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Antenna Connections

The RSX-972 requires two antennas to receive radio signals, one for AM and one for FM. Most users will get acceptable reception using the indoor antennas which are supplied with the RSX-972. Instructions for hooking up these antennas follow.

NOTE

: If you are some distance from the ra-

dio transmitters, you may use an outdoor antenna to improve reception. Outdoor antenna systems can be dangerous if they are not properly grounded and should be installed by a professional contractor familiar with the electrical code requirements in your local area.

AM Loop Antenna

The RSX-972 includes a plastic loop antenna to receive AM radio signals. Remove this antenna from the box and locate it near the RSX-972. It can be tacked to a wall, using the mounting tab provided. Alternatively, you can fold the center portion of the antenna to form a tabletop stand.

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Connect the 300 ohm twin-conductor wire from the loop antenna to the pair of screw terminals labeled AM LOOP, attaching one wire to each terminal. It does not matter which wire attaches to which terminal, but make sure that the connections are solid and that the two wires do not touch.

You may need to rotate or otherwise reorient the antenna to find the best position.

NOTE

: To use an outdoor antenna, connect its

300 ohm twin-conductor wire to the terminals in place of the loop antenna.

FM Wire Antenna

The RSX-972 includes a wire antenna to receive FM signals. In many countries (including the USA), this antenna is a T-shaped twinconductor 300 ohm antenna. Remove this antenna from the box and connect its two conductors to the two screw terminals on the supplied 300 ohm to 75 ohm adaptor. Connect the coax plug on the converter to the FM 75 ohm antenna connector on the RSX-972.

For best reception, unfold the T-shaped antenna. There are eyelets at both ends of the T, which allow tacking the antenna to a wall, if desired. Experiment with positioning for best reception.

In some countries, the RSX-972 may be supplied with a single wire FM antenna terminated by a 75 ohm coax connector. If your unit is supplied with this antenna, connect it directly to the FM 75 ohm antenna connector.

NOTE

: To use an outdoor antenna, connect its

75 ohm coax lead wire (or 300 ohm twinconductor wire and 300 ohm to 75 ohm adaptor) to the FM 75 ohm connector in place of the indoor wire antenna.

Power and Miscellaneous Connections

AC Input

Your RSX-972 is configured at the factory for the proper AC line voltage in the country where you purchased it (USA: 115 volts/60Hz AC or CE: 230 volts /50 Hz AC ). The AC line configuration is noted on a decal on the back of your unit.

Plug the supplied cord into the AC INPUT receptacle on the back of the unit.

NOTE

: Memorized settings and video labels

will be stored for up to one month if the RSX-972 is disconnected from AC power.

12V TRIGGER Connections

Several Rotel amplifiers offer the option of turning them on and off using a 12 volt trigger signal. These two connections provide this 12 volt trigger signal. When the RSX-972 is activated, a 12 volt DC signal appears at these connectors and will turn on amplifiers. When the RSX-972 is put in STANDBY mode, the trigger signal is interrupted and the amplifiers will turn off.

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.

NOTE

: The IR signals from the EXTERNAL RE-

MOTE IN jack (as well as those from the ZONE REMOTE IN jack) can be relayed to source components using external IR emitters or hard-wired connections from the IR OUT jacks. See the ZONE 2 section of this manual for additional information.

Zone 2 Connection and Operation

The RSX-972 provides Zone 2 multi-room capability, allowing you to enjoy music and operate the system from a second room. From the remote location, you can select a source component (even if different from the source playing in the main listening room), adjust the volume level in the remote zone, and operate the source components.

To use the Zone 2 capability, you need additional components: a pair of speakers installed in the remote zone, an amplifier to drive them, and a third-party IR repeater system.

Zone 2 can be controlled from the main room using RSX-972’s front-panel ZONE button. Operation from the remote zone requires the in-

stallation of an infrared repeater system (Xantech, Niles, etc.) which relays infrared remote control commands from Zone 2 to the ZONE REMOTE IN input on the back of the RSX-972. Using external IR emitters or hardwired IR connections, you can also operate source components by remote control from Zone 2.

Several points to keep in mind about the Zone 2 function:

• An infrared repeater system (Xantech, Niles,

et al) is required for operation from the remote zone.

• There are two options for the Zone 2 out-

put level, selectable from the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu system. VARIABLE output gives you full adjustment of the volume level, remembering last previous setting whenever Zone 2 is activated. FIXED output disables the Zone 2 volume control with the output permanently set to a specified level. This might be useful for sending a line level signal to a preamp or integrated amp with its own volume control or to a distribution amplifier with multiple autoformer-type volume controls.

• The RR-969 remote control supplied with

the RSX-972 will operate Zone 2 if used with a repeater system from the remote zone. It can also be programmed to operate Rotel source components via the RSX-972's IR OUT jack.

• Any source component connected to the

RSX-972's analog inputs (except the 5.1 CH input) can be sent to the Zone 2 outputs. ZONE 2 operates independently of the main room. You can select a different source or adjust Zone 2 volume without affecting the MAIN outputs in any way.

• Avoid sending the same infrared command

to the RSX-972 front-panel sensor and a Zone 2 repeater at the same time. This means that Zone 2 must be in a different room from the RSX-972.

Zone 2 Power On/Off Operation

Once master power is applied to the unit by pressing the front-panel POWER button, the RSX-972 provides independent power on/off operation for both zones. Pressing the remote control POWER button in the main room activates or deactivates the RSX-972 in the main

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