RSP-985
SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR
SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-985
LISTENING
VIDEO
2
CD
TUNER
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
VIDEO
3
3
VIDEO
VIDEO
4
4
MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY
RECORDING
VIDEO
2
CD
TUNER
VIDEO
1
MODE
DOLBY
2
CH
MONO
1,2
TREBLE
3,4 PRO LOGIC DIGITAL
DTS
THX
BASS
TAPE
MONITOR
5.1 CH
INPUT
MODE
REMOTE
SENSOR
Owner’s Manual
RSP-985
Figure 1 – Controls and Connections
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SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-985
LISTENING
VIDEO 2
CD
CD
TUNER
TUNER
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 3
VIDEO 3
VIDEO 4
VIDEO 4
MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY
RECORDING
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
MODE
DOLBY
2 CH
BASS
MONO
1,2
TREBLE
3,4 PRO LOGIC DIGITAL
DTS
THX
TAPE
5.1 CH
INPUT
MODE
MONITOR
REMOTE
SENSOR
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
22
23
24
19
25
26
EXTERNAL
CAUTION
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR
MODEL NO. RSP-985
POWER CONSUMPTION: 45W
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RSP-985
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR
VIDEO 4 IN
IN
INPUT
OUTPUT
TV MONITOR
S-VIDEO INPUT
S-VIDEO OUTPUT
REMOTE
EXTENSION
CD
TUNER
V 1
V 2
V 3
V 4
V 2
V 3
V 4
IN
OUT
SWITCHED AC 4A 500W MAX
POWER
VIDEO
VIDEO
3
5.1 CH OUTPUT
5.1 CH INPUT
3
OUTPUT
REAR
DIGITAL INPUT
V 1 V 2
CD
TUNER
1
2
4
2
4
TAPE MONITOR ZONE 2
IN
OUT
OUT
FRONT
CENTER
L
R
SUBW
TUNER
CD
V 3
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
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SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-985
Figure 2 – Remote Control
Figure 3 – Output Connections
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AUD
SAT
CD
TV
TAPE
VCR
DVD
CBL
COMPOSITE
VIDEO INPUT
S-VIDEO
POWER
28
29
VIDEO INPUT
VOL
CH
BAND
MUTE
T / V
SURROUND +
GUIDE
ON SCREEN
MENU
PAUSE
C. DELAY
34
31
30
31
32
TRACK –
TRACK +
DOWN
PLAY
SEL
UP
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SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR
MODEL NO. RSP-985
POWER CONSUMPTION: 45W
STOP
DYNAMIC
RSP-985
PRE
CH
S
OUVRIR
VIDEO 4
S-VIDEO OUTPUT
V 2 V 2 V 4
RECALL
OPN/CLS
OUTPUT
TV MONITOR
S-VIDEO INPUT
SUR-DELAY
CD
TUNER
V 1
V 2
V 3
V 4
MOVIE FILT
PROG
1
DISC 1
2
DISC 2
3
DISC 3
35
36
DEO
VIDEO
3
5.1 CH OUTPUT
5.1 CH INPUT
3
OUTPUT
REAR
D
4
2
4
TAPE MONITOR ZONE 2
4
DISC 4
5
DISC 5
6
DISC 6
5.1 CH
TIME [REVIEW]
IN
OUT
OUT
FRONT
CENTER
7
8
0
9
SELECT
CLEAR [SCAN]
SUBW
TUNER
10
>10
ENTER
BACK
RANDOM [REPEAT]
37
33
PHONO
CD
TUNER VIDEO 4
AUX/V5
DB25 or RCA
TAPE 1
M 1
TAPE 2 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3
M 4
M 2
M 3
[SHIFT]
LIGHT
RIGHT
FRONT
REAR
SUB
RR-939
LEFT
CENTER
INPUT
INPUT
SPEAKERS
CENTER
RIGHT
SURROUND
FRONT
F
o
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4
RSP-985
Figure 4 – RCA Source Connections
CD / DVD
AUDIO OUTPUT
VIDEO OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
RIGHT
LEFT
DIGITAL
OUT
COMPOSITE
TUNER
AUDIO OUTPUT
RIGHT
LEFT
VCR
AUDIO OUTPUT
VIDEO OUTPUT
AUDIO INPUT
VIDEO INPUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
COMPOSITE
COMPOSITE
ROTEL RSP-985
EXTERNAL
CAUTION
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR
MODEL NO. RSP-985
POWER CONSUMPTION: 45W
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RSP-985
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR
VIDEO 4 IN
IN
INPUT
OUTPUT
TV MONITOR
S-VIDEO INPUT
S-VIDEO OUTPUT
REMOTE
EXTENSION
CD
TUNER
V 1
V 2
V 3
V 4
V 2
V3
V 4
IN
OUT
SWITCHED AC 4A 500W MAX
POWER
VIDEO
VIDEO
3
5.1 CH OUTPUT
5.1 CH INPUT
OUTPUT
REAR
DIGITAL INPUT
3
CD
TUNER
1
2
4
2
4
TAPE MONITOR ZONE 2
IN
OUT
OUT
FRONT
CENTER
V 1
V 2
L
R
SUBW
TUNER
CD
V 3
CASSETTE RECORDER
LINE OUTPUT
REC INPUT
LEFT
RIGHT
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SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-985
Figure 5 – S-Video Source Connections
CD / DVD
AUDIO OUTPUT
VIDEO OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
RIGHT
LEFT
DIGITAL
OUT
COMPOSITE
TUNER
AUDIO OUTPUT
RIGHT
LEFT
VCR
AUDIO OUTPUT
VIDEO OUTPUT
AUDIO INPUT
VIDEO INPUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
COMPOSITE
COMPOSITE
ROTEL RSP-985
EXTERNAL
CAUTION
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR
MODEL NO. RSP-985
POWER CONSUMPTION: 45W
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RSP-985
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR
VIDEO 4 IN
IN
INPUT
OUTPUT
TV MONITOR
S-VIDEO INPUT
S-VIDEO OUTPUT
REMOTE
EXTENSION
CD
TUNER
V 1
V 2
V 3
V 4
V 2
V 3
V 4
IN
OUT
SWITCHED AC 4A 500W MAX
VIDEO
VIDEO
3
5.1 CH OUTPUT
5.1 CH INPUT
OUTPUT
REAR
DIGITAL INPUT
3
CD
TUNER
1
2
4
2
4
TAPE MONITOR ZONE 2
IN
OUT
OUT
FRONT
CENTER
V 1
V 2
POWER
L
R
SUBW
TUNER
CD
V 3
CASSETTE RECORDER
LINE OUTPUT
REC INPUT
LEFT
RIGHT
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RSP-985
Figure 6 – Zone 2 Connections
CD PLAYER
OUTPUT
ANALOG
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
LEFT
RIGHT
AM/FM TUNER
OUTPUT
RIGHT
LEFT
IR REMOTE IN
ROTEL RSP-985
EXTERNAL
CAUTION
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR
MODEL NO. RSP-985
POWER CONSUMPTION: 45W
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RSP-985
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR
VIDEO 4 IN
IN
INPUT
OUTPUT
TV MONITOR
S-VIDEO INPUT
S-VIDEO OUTPUT
REMOTE
EXTENSION
CD
TUNER
V 1
V 2
V 3
V 4
V 1
V 2
V 3
IN
OUT
SWITCHED AC 4A 500W MAX
POWER
VIDEO
VIDEO
2
3
5.1 CH INPUT
OUTPUT
REAR
DIGITAL INPUT
CD
TUNER
1
2
4
1
3
TAPE MONITOR ZONE 2
IN
OUT
OUT
FRONT
CENTER
V 1
V 2
L
5.1 CH OUTPUT
R
SUBW
TUNER
CD
V 3
ZONE 2 POWER AMP
RIGHT
LEFT
LEFT
RIGHT
INPUT
ZONE 2
IR REPEATER
ZONE 2 SPEAKERS
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SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-985
Figure 7 – On-Screen Menus
SYSTEM STATUS
Listen:
DOLBY DIGITAL
Compression:
Mode :
Pro Logic :
Domain:
Signal:
Reset to factory
default settings?
DIGITAL AUDIO STATUS
Main Volume :
Surr Offset :
dB
dB
Input
Signal :
Channels:
:
YES = ENTER
NO = BACK
THX
:
Rec Out......:
Zone 2 In....:
Zone 2 Volume:
VOL buttons to set
DOWN/UP to move
BACK to return
Press ENTER for menu
INPUT SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP
Input........:
Input Domain.:
Volume Offset:
Analog Level.:
THX..........:
Default......:
Recording.......:
Zone 2 in.......:
Zone 2 volume...:
Power-on mode...:
One-line display:
Zone 2 auto mute:
Factory Defaults: menu
dB
2V
VOL buttons to set
DOWN/UP to move
BACK to return
VOL buttons to set
DOWN/UP to move
BACK to return
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
BALANCE SETUP
Noise.........:
Left..........:
Center........:
Right.........:
Right surround:
Left surround.:
Subwoofer.....:
SPEAKER SETUP
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
Main ..........:
Center.........:
Surrounds......:
Subwoofer......:
VOL buttons to set
DOWN/UP to move
BACK to return
VOL buttons to set
DOWN/UP to move
BACK to return
SUBWOOFER SETUP
SUBWOOFER SETUP
SW limiter.....:
DELAY SETUP
< 1 ms : 1 ft >
SW limiter.....:
STEREO/P/L SW....:
LFE MIX LEVEL
dB
dB
Left..........:
Center........:
Right.........:
Right surround:
Left surround.:
Subwoofer.....:
ms
ms
ms
ms
ms
ms
Dolby Dig......:
Dolby Dig. THX.:
DTS............:
DTS THX........:
dB
dB
dB
dB
Increase limiter level
using VOL buttons. Press
ENTER just before the
subwoofer is clipping.
press BACK to cancel.
ENTER enter menu
DOWN/UP to move
BACK to return
VOL buttons to set
DOWN/UP to move
BACK to return
DOWN/UP to move
BACK to return
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RSP-985
Contents
Figure 1 – Controls and Connections
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4
4
5
6
7
8
Rear Panel Input Connections ________________________ 14
12
Figure 2 – Remote Control
RCA Audio and Video Inputs
14
15
15
15
15
16
23
S-Video Source Inputs
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
19
Digital Audio Inputs
16
5.1 Channel Audio Input
RCA Tape Monitor Inputs
14
25
External In Jack
About Rotel _________________________________________ 10
Getting Started _____________________________________ 10
Rear Panel Output Connections ______________________ 16
13
RCA Audio and Video Outputs
16
16
16
16
17
17
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RSP-985 Key Features
About the THX Ultra™ System
Unpacking the RSP-985
Placement
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10
10
10
S-Video Outputs
Main Processor RCA Audio Outputs
Main Processor 25-pin Audio Outputs
18
17
22
TV/Monitor Video Outputs
14
Front Panel Controls _________________________________ 11
Tape Monitor Audio Outputs
3
Standby LED
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
12
12
12
13
Rear Panel AC Power Connections ____________________ 17
2
21
Standby Switch
Remote Sensor
AC power
17
17
1
26
AC Convenience Outlets
4
Master Volume Control
Zone 2 Connection and Operation ____________________ 17
6
Tone Controls
Zone 2 Power On/Off Operation
18
18
18
11
15
Listening Input Source Buttons
Zone 2 Audio Outputs
9
20
5.1 Channel Input
Remote External Sensor/Repeater Jacks
8
Tape Monitor
On-Screen Display and System Configuration _________ 18
10
27 31 34 37 38
Recording Input Source Buttons
Navigation Buttons
Start-up Screen
19
19
20
20
21
22
22
23
24
25
25
26
5
Surround Sound Mode LEDs
7
Mode Button
System Status Screen
Main Menu Screen
RR-939 Remote Control ______________________________ 13
Programming the RR-939
13
13
13
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
Dolby Digital Setup Menu
Input Setup Menu
28
Power Button
Volume Buttons
Mute Button (remote only)
27
System Setup Menu
Speaker Setup Menu
Delay Setup Menu
29
33
Input Select Buttons
36
5.1 CH Button
Balance Setup Menu
Subwoofer Setup Menu
Factory Default Menu
30
Surround + Button
35
32
Movie Filter/THX (remote only)
Numeric Buttons (remote only)
On-Screen Button (remote only)
RSP-985 Specifications ______________________________ 26
34
31
Audio
Video
26
26
26
DOWN/UP Buttons (remote only)
38
Enter Button (remote only)
Back Button (remote only)
General
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SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-985
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5.1 channel input for outboard surround processing such as
MPEG® or any future digital standard.
About Rotel
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User friendly ON-SCREEN MENU System.
A family whose passionate interest in music led them to manufac-
ture high fidelity components of uncompromising quality founded
Rotel over 30 years ago. Through the years that passion has re-
mained undiminished and the family goal of providing exceptional
value for audiophiles and music lovers regardless of their budget,
is shared by all Rotel employees.
Comprehensive rear panel input and output connections for audio
and video sources (RCA, S-Video, digital).
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•
•
Comprehensive input switching with separate input selection for
listening (analog & digital) and recording (analog).
The engineers work as a close team, listening to, and fine tuning
each new product until it reaches their exacting musical stan-
dards. 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 con-
ductors from Japan or the United States, while toroidal power
transformers are manufactured in Rotel’s own factory.
“Zone 2” output with independent input selection and level adjust-
ments for multi-zone custom installations.
Universal remote control to operate the RSP-985 and up to seven
other components.
About the THX Ultra™ System
Rotel’s reputation for excellence has been earned through hun-
dreds of good reviews and awards from the most respected re-
viewers 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.
THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established
by the world-renowned film production company, Lucasfilms Ltd.
THX grew from George Lucas’ personal desire to make your expe-
rience of the film soundtrack, in both movie theaters and in your
home theater, as faithful as possible to what the director intended.
All of us at Rotel, thank you for buying this product and hope it will
bring you many hours of enjoyment.
Movie sound tracks are mixed in special movie theaters called
dubbing stages and are designed to be played back in movie the-
aters with similar equipment and conditions. The soundtrack cre-
ated for movie theaters is then transferred directly onto Laserdisc,
VHS tape, DVD, etc., and is not changed for playback in a small
home theater environment. THX engineers developed patented
technologies to accurately translate the sound from the movie
theater environment into the home, correcting the tonal and spa-
tial errors that occur.
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RSP-985 Surround Sound Pro-
cessor. The RSP-985 is a full-featured audio/video control center
designed to handle both analog and digital source components.
Its surround sound processing includes Dolby® Pro Logic®, Dolby
Digital®, DTS® and THX® as well as synthesized surround modes
for music from both analog and digital inputs. System control flex-
ibility includes inputs for six audio/video components plus a re-
cording function that allows independent recording of any analog
input signal. Zone 2 capability allows the use of the RSP-985 in a
main listening room plus a remote location. The RSP-985 is a natu-
ral extension of Rotel’s passion for high performance, providing
accurate reproduction of both movie soundtracks and demanding
musical selections.
Before any home theater component can be THX Ultra certified, it
must incorporate the THX technologies and also pass a rigorous
series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product
feature the THX Ultra logo, which is your guarantee that the Home
Theater products you purchase will give you superb performance
for many years to come.
Unpacking the RSP-985
Remove the unit carefully from its packing. Look for the handheld
remote control and other accessories. Save the packing and box
as it will protect the RSP-985 if you move or need to return it to us
for maintenance.
To get the most from your RSP-985, we suggest you read this
manual and keep it as a reference to answer any future questions.
RSP-985 Key Features
Placement
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Rotel’s Balanced Design Concept combines advanced circuit
board layout, comprehensive parts evaluation, and extensive lis-
tening tests for superior sound and long term reliability.
Place the RSP-985 on a solid, dry, level surface away from direct
sunlight, excessive heat, high humidity, or strong vibrations.
Make sure the RSP-985 is close to the other components in your
audio/video system and, if possible, place it on its own shelf. This
will make initial cable routing, hookup, and any subsequent sys-
tem changes easier. It also minimizes potential interference or
heat buildup from other components.
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•
Dolby® Pro Logic®, Dolby Digital®, and DTS® surround processing
with DSP music modes.
THX® Ultra™ surround processing.
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RSP-985
The RSP-985 can generate heat during normal operation. Do not
block ventilation openings. Allow a minimum of 10 cm (4 inches) of
unobstructed open space around the unit. If installed in a cabinet,
make sure that there is adequate ventilation.
The operation of the STANDBY switch is somewhat more elabo-
rate when using the RSP-985’s ZONE 2 capability. For a detailed
explanation, see the ZONE 2 Connections and Operations section
of this manual.
Make sure there is enough room behind the RSP-985 for easy
hookup. Remember, you are connecting many other components
to this unit and you’ll probably need more space than you think.
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Remote Sensor
This sensor receives infrared signals from the handheld remote
control. Make sure you do not accidentally block this sensor with
cables or accessories.
Don’t stack other objects (components or other items) on top of
the RSP-966. Don’t let water fall into the RSP-966 as this could
damage delicate circuitry.
4
Master Volume Control
Turn this control clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to
lower the volume to all six main output channels simultaneously.
Front Panel Controls
MASTER VOLUME buttons are also available on the RSP-985's
handheld remote control.
Although we have designed the RSP-985 to be as simple to use as
possible, it is still a complex piece of equipment. For that reason,
we suggest you look over the RSP-985’s front and rear panels be-
fore you start connecting other components to it. The following
brief explanations provide an overview of the unit’s connections,
features, and controls, with number references corresponding to
the illustrations at the front of this manual.
Note: The MASTER VOLUME control is mechanically connected to
an internal servomotor and responds to commands from the
handheld remote. It will rotate in the appropriate direction auto-
matically when adjusting the volume from the remote control.
Use the position of the LED indicator on the knob’s outer edge to
determine relative volume settings. When the volume control LED
blinks, you’ve engaged MUTE from the remote controller.
Most functions are duplicated on the front panel and on the
handheld remote control, a few only on one or the other. These
duplications are noted below. In addition, when two reference
numbers appear, one refers to the location of the button on the
front panel, the other to the location of the button on the handheld
remote control.
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Tone Controls
BASS and TREBLE controls increase and decrease the audio
signal’s low and high frequency content. Rotate each one clock-
wise to increase output in the respective frequency range and
counterclockwise to reduce it. The center detent removes each
control from the audio path for maximum signal integrity. The ON-
SCREEN DISPLAY will show tone control settings as you adjust
them.
3
Standby LED
Some of the RSP-985’s circuitry (microprocessor, infrared sensor,
etc.) remains powered at all times, while the rest of the circuitry is
turned on or off by the user. The STANDBY LED lights whenever
the RSP-985 is plugged into a live AC outlet but does not neces-
sarily mean that the RSP-985 is totally active. If other front panel
LEDs are lit, then the RSP-985 is fully functional.
Note: The BASS and TREBLE controls are bypassed in THX mode
and will have no effect, regardless of the setting indicated by the
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY.
Note: During system setup, it is possible to select an alternative
FULLY-ON power-up mode in which the unit is fully activated
whenever it is connected to a live AC outlet.
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Listening Input Source Buttons
Six front panel pushbuttons select an audio/video input source
such as a CD player, VCR, Laser Disc Player, etc. Push any of
these buttons (or the duplicates on the handheld remote) to select
the desired source. You will hear this source and, if you have se-
lected a video source, see its picture on your TV. An LED indicator
on each pushbutton lights to confirm your selection. In addition,
the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY confirms your selection.
2
Standby Switch
Similar to a power switch in function, this button switches the
RSP-985 from standby mode to fully active mode. If only the
STANDBY LED is lit, push the front panel (or handheld remote
POWER button) to fully activate the RSP-985. Other front panel
LEDs light up and a welcome screen will appear on your TV set.
Push the STANDBY switch again to deactivate the RSP-985. You'll
see that only the STANDBY LED remains lit.
Note: The source inputs can accommodate either analog signals
or digital signals. This selection is made from the ON-SCREEN
MENU system during initial setup of the system.
Note: The STANDBY switch also controls the rear panel AC power
outlets. When the RSP-985 is in STANDBY mode, the AC outlets
are off. When the RSP-985 is functional, the AC outlets are live.
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some TV watching, for example if you have the news report on in
the background and do not want the volume levels or effects of
the full surround system.
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5.1 Channel Input
This button overrides all other audio inputs and directly connects
an external adaptor to the RSP-985’s MASTER VOLUME control
and audio outputs. Press this button to listen to the audio input
from a 5.1 channel decoder. An LED above the button will light to
indicate your selection. All of the RSP-985’s circuitry is bypassed,
except the MASTER VOLUME control. The 5.1 CHANNEL button is
duplicated on the handheld remote control.
MUSIC 1, MUSIC 2, MUSIC 3, and MUSIC 4 simulate different
acoustic environments and are primarily used to recreate ambi-
ence when listening to music sources. MUSIC 1 (“Hall”) produces
the long, bright echo of a large auditorium, suitable for live re-
cordings. MUSIC 2 (“Club”) provides the short, dark echo of a
crowded club, suitable for pop and rock. MUSIC 3 (“Natural”) pro-
vides minimal ambience suitable for a wide range of music includ-
ing jazz, acoustic, and surround encoded music. MUSIC 4
(“Party”) sends the full stereo signal with no surround processing
to front and rear speakers for maximum output. Experiment to de-
termine which mode best matches your chosen source. All speak-
ers are on in all MUSIC modes.
Note: The 5.1 Channel Input is an audio-only signal. The video sig-
nal from the selected source remains active. The 5.1 Channel in-
put signal is not available for recording or for Zone 2.
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Tape Monitor
This switch overrides the normal Listening Source Selectors to
listen to whatever source component is connected to the Tape
Monitor Input jacks. A confirming LED will light whenever the
Tape Monitor switch is depressed.
Note 1: A single LED is used to indicate both the MUSIC 1 and 2
modes while a second LED indicates both MUSIC 3 and 4.
Note 2: The subwoofer is normally not active in MUSIC modes, if
LARGE front speakers are selected (although, this setting can be
overridden to make the subwoofer active during system configu-
ration).
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Recording Input Source Buttons
The RSP-985 allows you to listen to and/or watch one source
while simultaneously recording from a second source. For ex-
ample, you could listen to a CD while recording from a DVD player
to a VCR. The row of RECORDING front panel buttons allows you
to select the analog input from any source for recording. Its signal
is routed to the rear panel VIDEO 2, 3, and 4 outputs and has no ef-
fect on the source selected for listening. LEDs immediately above
each pushbutton light to confirm your selection.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC® provides proper playback decoding and pro-
cessing for any Dolby Surround encoded analog audio source,
whether it be a music CD, videotape, videodisc, conventional ste-
reo TV broadcast, or satellite broadcast. Dolby Pro Logic process-
ing and playback through a properly calibrated system will
preserve the directionality, ambiance, and spatial effects intended
by the source’s producers.
The handheld remote does not have RECORDING buttons. How-
ever, a recording selection can be made from the remote using
the ON-SCREEN MENU system.
DOLBY DIGITAL® provides proper playback decoding processing
for any discrete Dolby Digital encoded digital audio source such
as an AC-3 Laser Disc or DVD disc. Dolby Digital provides up to 5
channels of discrete surround information plus subwoofer.
Note: The RECORD inputs accept only analog signals. Thus, if you
are using a digital connection from a CD player or DVD for listen-
ing, you should also connect an analog signal for recording. See
the section on Rear Panel Input Connections.
DTS® provides proper playback decoding processing for any dis-
crete Digital Theater Systems (DTS) encoded digital audio source
such as a Laser Disc or DVD disc. Like Dolby Digital, DTS is a pro-
prietary digital system providing up to 5 channels of discrete sur-
round information plus subwoofer.
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Surround Sound Mode LEDs
THX® Ultra™ is a set of patented technologies developed by THX
engineers to accurately translate the sound from the movie the-
ater environment into the home, correcting tonal and spatial er-
rors. When the THX indicator is lit, the following THX technologies
are automatically added after the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital,
or DTS decoder.
The RSP-985 provides numerous surround sound modes to ac-
commodate different types of audio and video source material as
described below. These LEDs indicate which surround sound
mode you’ve selected. Here is a brief description of the various
surround sound modes.
2 CH STEREO provides conventional 2-speaker stereo with no sur-
round sound or other processing. The front left and right speakers
are on. The center and surround speakers are off.
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Re-Equalization™: The tonal balance of a film soundtrack will
be excessively bright and harsh when played back in the home
because it was originally designed to be played in large movie
theaters using very different equipment. Re-Equalization re-
stores the correct tonal balance for movie soundtracks in the
smaller home environment.
Timbre Matching™: The human ear changes our perception of
sound depending on the direction from which the sound is
coming. In a movie theater, there is an array of surround
speakers so that the surround information is all around you. In
MONO combines all channels from the source input into a single
signal. The signal is sent to the center channel speaker. If there is
no center channel speaker in your system, the signal is sent
equally to the front left and right speakers. All other speakers (ex-
cept the subwoofer) are off. This setting might be suitable for
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a home theater, you only use two speakers located to the side
of your head. The Timbre Matching filters the information going
to the surround speakers so that they more closely match the
tonal characteristics of the sound coming from the front
speakers. This ensures seamless panning between the front
and surround speakers.
Adaptive Decorrelation™: In a movie theater, a large number
of surround speakers help create an enveloping surround
sound experience. In a home theater, there are only two sur-
round speakers which can reduce spatiousness and envelop-
ment. Surround sound can also collapse into the closest
speaker as you move away from the middle seating position.
Adaptive Decorrelation slightly changes one surround
channel’s time and phase relationship with respect to the other
surround channel. This expands the listening position and cre-
ates the same spacious surround experience as in a movie
theater.
RR-939 Remote Control
The RSP-985 includes a handheld remote control that does far
more than operate the RSP-985. The RR-939 is a full-function uni-
versal remote control that can operate up to 8 additional audio/
video components.
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A separate manual, included with the remote, gives detailed infor-
mation on programming and using the RR-939 to replace all of the
remote controls in your system. This section is intended to provide
only that information which pertains to the use of the RR-939 to
operate the RSP-985.
Note: Many functions duplicate the RSP-985 front panel controls
and are listed here only for your reference. Please refer to the
previous Front Panel Controls section of this manual if you need
additional information.
By pressing the MOVIE FILTER button on the remote control, you
activate the THX technologies described above. Movies that have
been encoded in Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, Stereo, and
Mono can all benefit from activating these THX features. THX
should only be activated for movies that were mixed for playback
in large movie theaters. It need not be activated for music, made
for TV movies, sports, talk shows or other programs mixed for
small rooms.
Programming the RR-939
The RR-939 is preprogrammed from the factory to operate the
RSP-985. Should the AUDIO command set on your RR-939 not op-
erate the RSP-985, it’s possible that the programming has been in-
advertently changed. To program the remote to operate the
RSP-985 (AUDIO Button / 3-digit code 002):
Note: All of the surround modes described above are selected
with the MODE button (described below) except Dolby Digital ,
DTS, and THX. Dolby Digital and DTS are automatically activated
when special digital codes in the source material are detected.
THX is added to any of the other cinema surround modes using
the MOVIE FILTER button on the remote control or during initial
system setup from the ON-SCREEN MENUS.
Step One: Press the AUDIO button at the top of the remote while
simultaneously pressing the MUTE button and hold both for at
least one second. The AUDIO button will light in red for 20 sec-
onds, indicating that you have entered the program mode. The
next step must be done within this 20 second period, or the RR-939
will revert to its standard operating mode.
Step Two: Use the NUMERIC buttons to enter the 3-digit code
(002) for the RSP-985 – press 0, then 0, then 2. The AUDIO button
will flash each time you enter a digit.
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Mode Button
The MODE button selects one of the surround modes described
above. To make a selection, press the MODE button (or the SUR-
ROUND + button on the remote). The LED above the button will
light. Each time you press the button while the LED is lit, the sur-
round mode will cycle to the next available setting as indicated by
the SURROUND MODE LEDs. In addition, the surround mode set-
ting may be changed using the ON-SCREEN MENU system.
Step Three: Store the code number by pressing the corresponding
AUDIO button again. The button will blink twice to confirm the
storage of the code in memory.
To operate the RSP-985, make sure that the AUDIO mode is active
by pressing it before you start. If it is active, pressing command
keys on the RR-939 will cause the AUDIO button to flash red. Once
the AUDIO mode is active, it will stay active unless you press one
of the other DEVICE buttons to control a different component.
No selection is required when playing Dolby Digital or DTS source
material. These settings are automatically engaged. THX can be
added to any of the cinema surround modes by pressing the
MOVIE FILTER button on the remote control.
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Power Button
Note: A default MODE selection can be memorized for each input
so that whenever you select that input source, the desired mode
is automatically engaged. The default setting is made from the
ON-SCREEN MENU system during setup of the system described
at the end of this manual.
Duplicates the function of the STANDBY switch on the front panel.
Press to activate the RSP-985. Press again to deactivate.
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Volume Buttons
A pair of buttons which duplicate the function of the front panel
volume control. Press VOLUME UP to increase the volume and
press VOLUME DOWN to decrease the volume. These buttons are
also used to change the current settings for a menu choice in the
ON-SCREEN MENU system.
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Mute Button (remote only)
On-Screen Button (remote only)
Push this button once to interrupt all AUDIO PREOUT (RCA and
DB25) signals – in other words, to turn the sound off. To provide
visual indication that the sound is muted, the front panel volume
control LED will blink and a MUTE indication will appear in the On
Screen Display. Press the MUTE button again to restore previous
volume levels.
Push this button to turn on the ON-SCREEN MENU System and its
initial SYSTEM STATUS menu. If the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY is al-
ready visible, push this button to cancel the Display.
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DOWN/UP Buttons (remote only)
These two buttons (also labelled RECALL and PRE CH) are used to
move up and down in the lists that appear on the ON-SCREEN
MENU system.
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Input Select Buttons
Two rows of buttons which duplicate the function of the six LIS-
TENING INPUT SOURCE buttons on the RSP-985 front panel. Se-
lect any input source by pressing the appropriate button.
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Enter Button (remote only)
This button is used to activate a choice on the ON-SCREEN MENU
system. For example, you might select an option to take you to an-
other menu using the DOWN/UP buttons and then press ENTER to
execute the command. See below for more information on these
menus.
Note: The TAPE 1 button on the RR-939 duplicates the front panel
TAPE MONITOR button. The AUX/V5, PHONO, and TAPE2 buttons
are not used in the operation of the RSP-985.
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5.1 CH Button
Back Button (remote only)
Duplicates the 5.1 CH button on the front panel. Selects the 5.1
Channel input, overriding any other source selection.
The BACK button is used to cancel a selection on an ON-SCREEN
MENU and return to the previous menu.
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Surround + Button
Duplicates the function of the MODE button on the front panel.
Steps sequentially through various surround sound operating
modes: 2 CH STEREO, MONO, MUSIC 1, MUSIC 2, MUSIC 3, MU-
SIC 4, and DOLBY PRO LOGIC. Dolby Digital and DTS are automati-
cally selected when playing appropriately encoded source
material.
Rear Panel Input Connections
This section of the manual provides information on the audio and
video signal input connections on the rear panel of the RSP-985.
Note: DO NOT plug any system component into an AC source until
system hookup is complete and you are confident that all compo-
nent-to-component connections have been properly made.
Your current selection will be indicated by front panel LEDs and by
the ON-SCREEN MENU System as you step through the available
options.
All video cables should have a 75 ohm impedance rating. Al-
though conventional audio interconnects will pass a video signal,
their construction and limited bandwidth impose a performance
penalty because, in part, they do not adhere to the 75 ohm stan-
dard. The S/PDIF digital audio interface standard specifies a 75
ohm transmission line 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 transmis-
sion. We strongly advise that you NOT substitute a conventional
analog audio interconnect cable for either digital or video.
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Movie Filter/THX (remote only)
This button activates THX technologies for movie playback. See
the prior description of THX for more details.
RE-EQ ON: Re-EQ is one of the THX technologies and can be indi-
vidually selected. This setting activates Re-EQ without the other
THX features.
THX ON: Adds all of the THX features to the cinema modes.
THX OFF: No THX processing.
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RCA Audio and Video Inputs
Note: These settings can also be made during initial system setup
from the ON-SCREEN MENUS and memorized so that they are au-
tomatically activated for each source input.
Six sets of RCA inputs (CD, TUNER, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3,
and VIDEO 4) accept line level audio and composite video signals
from source components. All six sets of inputs accept left and
right channel audio plus a video signal.
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Numeric Buttons (remote only)
Ten numeric buttons, labeled 1 through 10. Used with the RSP-985
only in entering the 3-digit address code (002) during initial setup.
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RSP-985
All RCA-type connections on the RSP-985 follow these standard
color codes:
To take full advantage of various digital sources, the RSP-985 ac-
cepts digital signals from source components in two different for-
mats. The digital inputs are as follows:
Left channel audio
Right channel audio
Composite video
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RCA jack with white inset
RCA jack with red inset
RCA jack with yellow inset
OPTICAL: Allows connection of a standard optical digital output
from a digital TV tuner, DVD player, or other source component.
Requires an optical digital cable. Optical digital inputs are avail-
able on the back panel for the TUNER input and the VIDEO 4 input.
Connect the OUTPUTS of your source components to the appro-
priate INPUTS on the RSP-985. For example, if your system in-
cludes a CD player, connect its left and right channel analog
outputs to the RSP-985’s CD inputs. To hookup a video source,
connect its analog audio outputs to one pair of the RSP-985’s
VIDEO audio inputs and its video composite RCA output to the cor-
responding composite RCA video input.
COAXIAL: Standard digital connectors for use with the digital out-
put of any component. Coax digital connectors are available for
the CD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, and VIDEO 3 inputs.
Note: To connect a Laser Disc player’s AC-3 RF output connection,
you must use an external RF demodulator to convert the RF-modu-
lated AC-3 signal to a conventional digital signal which is then
connected to the RSP-985’s coax digital input.
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S-Video Source Inputs
[See Figure 5]
These mini-DIN inputs allow the RSP-985 to receive S-Video sig-
nals from appropriately-equipped source components as an alter-
native to the standard RCA video inputs described above.
To use the digital inputs, connect the appropriate cable from the
digital output of your source component to the corresponding
digital input on the RSP-985.
If you opt for S-Video connections, remember that long S-Video
cable runs can cause significant signal degradation. In some diffi-
cult system configurations, composite connections may actually
be preferable. In all cases, keep your cables as short as possible
to insure the best performance.
It is necessary to configure each source to use the desired input
(digital or analog). This configuration is done using the ON-
SCREEN MENU system and is memorized so that simply selecting
a SOURCE INPUT button activates the appropriate audio input.
Note: You may not get the best signal from a Laser Disc player by
using the S-Video output. Because the format is older, LD players
add a circuit to separate the luminance (black and white) from the
chrominance (color) information that make up the complete video
signal. This extra circuitry may actually degrade the apparent
resolution of an LD player’s S-Video output. Experiment to deter-
mine which output provides a sharper picture in your system.
Note: The RSP-985 is a digital component. Incoming analog sig-
nals are converted to the digital domain for processing. To avoid a
D/A conversion at the source component and subsequent A/D
conversion at the RSP-985 input stage, it is best to use digital sig-
nal connections whenever possible. However, you should still
hook up analog audio signal connections from each source be-
cause only analog inputs are available at the tape monitor out-
puts, for recording and for use in Zone 2.
S-Video hookup is straightforward. Simply connect the S-Video
output of each video source component to the appropriate S-
Video input on the back panel of the RSP-985 in place of the RCA
composite video connections. Remember that you will still need to
use the RCA-type connections for the audio signals from each
source component.
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5.1 Channel Audio Input
This 25-pin input connects six discrete channels of analog infor-
mation from an outboard processor.
Many external adaptors provide a choice of RCA or DB25 outputs.
We suggest that you use a DB25-to-DB25 cable to reduce the
number of cables and to insure proper channel-to-channel conti-
nuity. If your external adaptor does not have a DB25 output, you
will need to purchase a multi-RCA to DB25 adaptor cable from
your authorized Rotel dealer. Be sure to observe proper channel
continuity.
When connecting video source components, make sure that all
audio and video signals from one component connect to the same
set of inputs on the RSP-985. For example, if you connect your
VCR to the VIDEO 2 inputs, make sure that both the audio and
video signals are connected to the VIDEO 2 inputs.
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Digital Audio Inputs
Note: The 5.1 Channel Input is an audio-only signal. The video sig-
nal from the selected source remains active. The 5.1 Channel in-
put signal is not available for recording or for Zone 2.
The RSP-985 features a complete decoding and D/A conversion
capability which accepts digital input signals from source compo-
nents. These include digital signals from CD players (44.1kHz sam-
pling rate), satellite TV tuners (32kHz sampling rate), and 5.1
channel Dolby Digital and DTS signals from DVD and Laser Disc
players (32kHz to 48kHz sampling rate). The digital circuitry
senses the incoming signal type and adjusts to it automatically.
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RCA Tape Monitor Inputs
A pair of standard RCA inputs accept the left and right analog au-
dio signals from a cassette deck or other audio tape recorder.
These inputs are activated when the front panel TAPE MONITOR
button is pressed.
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External In Jack
S-Video Outputs
This 3.5 mm jack accepts a remote infrared sensor which dupli-
cates the function of the front panel IR sensor in installations
where the front panel sensor could be blocked by a cabinet. See
your authorized Rotel dealer for a selection of remote sensors that
will work with your RSP-985.
[See Figure 5]
Mini-DIN outputs give you the option of using S-Video outputs in-
stead of the RCA composite video connections described above.
Note: Composite video signals cannot be converted to S-Video
signals. There will be no signal available at the S-Video outputs
unless S-Video connections have also been used at the inputs.
Rear Panel Output Connections
If you have opted for S-Video connections rather than composite
RCA video connections, connect the S-Video outputs for VIDEO 2
to the S-Video input on your first source component.
This section of the manual provides complete information on all of
the audio and video signal output connections on the rear panel of
the RSP-985. For convenience, each topic begins with an over-
view of the particular connection, followed by detailed hookup in-
structions.
Remember that you are merely substituting an S-Video connection
for the standard RCA-style composite video connection. Your au-
dio connections will still use the RCA outputs described above.
Also remember to observe the same component-to-component
continuity between audio and video signals described above.
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RCA Audio and Video Outputs
[See Figure 4]
Repeat the same process using VIDEO 3 and VIDEO 4 if you have
additional video source components.
These three sets of RCA outputs (VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, and VIDEO 4)
include left and right channel audio plus composite video outputs
from the RSP-985 to appropriate components (VCR, etc.) for re-
cording or further processing. Standard color coding applies.
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Main Processor RCA Audio Outputs
[See Figure 3]
Connect the RSP-985's VIDEO 2 left and right audio outputs to the
audio inputs of the first source component. Then, connect the
VIDEO 2 composite video output to the video input of the same
source component. Repeat these steps for VIDEO 3 and VIDEO 4
connections.
The RSP-985 sends six channels of audio to the power amplifiers.
These outputs (6 individual RCA-style jacks) direct the RSP-985’s
main output to power amplifiers for speakers in the primary listen-
ing/viewing area. These six outputs (Left Front, Center Front, Right
Front, Left Surround, Right Surround, and Subwoofer) connect the
RSP-985's main audio output to a multichannel power amplifier or
multiple power amplifiers for the primary listening area.
To avoid mistakes, make sure that you:
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Connect the source component’s outputs to the appropriate
RSP-985 inputs
Standard color coding applies with black insets to distinguish
Center Channel and Subwoofer outputs from Left (white) and Right
(red) Front and Rear outputs. To hook up the RCA main audio out-
puts, connect a standard audio cable from each output to the in-
put 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).
Connect the appropriate RSP-985 outputs to the source compo-
nent inputs.
Make sure that whatever video component is connected to the
VIDEO 2 inputs is the same component connected to the VIDEO 2
outputs, etc.
It is important to make sure that you have the correct output con-
nected to the proper amplifier channel. Take your time and you
will have no trouble getting it right.
Note 1: The signal available at these outputs is determined by the
RECORDING input selection buttons and is not necessarily the
same source as that selected by the LISTENING input selection
buttons.
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Main Processor 25-pin Audio Outputs
Note 2: A source’s signal cannot be sent back to itself. For ex-
ample, if you select VIDEO 2 with the RECORDING select buttons,
the outputs for VIDEO 2 will be muted and you can only record
from the VIDEO 3 or VIDEO 4 outputs.
Note 3: Only analog input signals are routed to the VIDEO OUT
jacks. If you are using a digital input, you should also connect the
analog output of the source component for recording.
[See Figure 3]
As an alternative to the RCA outputs , the RSP-985 also provides
DB25 multi-pin output connector which carries all output channels
in a single cable. The DB25 output connector provides exactly the
same signal as the RCA outputs, but is more convenient for use
with Rotel, or other, multichannel amplifiers equipped with a
matching DB25 input. Choose whichever is most convenient for
your system hookup.
To use the DB25 output connections, simply connect a female-to-
male DB25 audio cable from the output of the RSP-985 to the
matching input on the multichannel power amplifier.
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AC Convenience Outlets
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TV/Monitor Video Outputs
Two outlets let you plug AC cords from source components into
the back of the RSP-985 so that they will be turned on and off au-
tomatically. The outlets are powered whenever the RSP-985 is
fully active. It is off when the RSP-985 is in STANDBY mode.
[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 monitor
and system.
Note: We DO NOT RECOMMEND using this outlet for a power am-
plifier. Do not exceed the maximum 500 watt capability of these
switched outlets.
For example, if you’ve chosen to use S-Video connections, run an
S-Video cable (with mini-DIN connectors) from the RSP-985’s S-
Video output to your monitor’s S-Video input.
If you have chosen a composite interface, connect the RSP-985’s
RCA output jack to the matching RCA input on your television
monitor.
Zone 2 Connection and Operation
Note: The RSP-985 cannot convert composite RCA video signals
from source components to an S-Video signal to send to the TV
monitor. Unless all of your video sources have S-Video connec-
tions, you may decide to use RCA composite signals for ALL video
connections. Alternatively, if your TV monitor has two selectable
inputs, you could connect the RCA output of the RSP-985 to one
input and the S-Video output to the other. This would require
switching between the two inputs on the TV monitor in order to
watch an RCA composite or an S-Video components. This is the
only way to have a “mixed” system with some RCA composite and
some S-Video sources.
The RSP-985 provides a second zone capability for a separate am-
plifier and pair of speakers in a remote location in your house.
From the remote zone, you can select a source component (even
if different from the source playing in the main listening room), ad-
just the volume level in the remote zone, and (depending on the
remote control you are using) operate the source components.
To take advantage of the Zone 2 capability, you will need addi-
tional components: a pair of speakers installed in the remote zone
and a power amplifier to drive them.
Although Zone 2 can be controlled from the RSP-985’s ON-
SCREEN MENU system, operation from the second zone requires
the installation of an infrared repeater system such as a Xantech,
Niles, etc. This repeater system relays infrared remote control
commands from a handheld remote to the REMOTE EXTENSION
IN repeater input on the back of the RSP-985. Ask your authorized
Rotel dealer for additional information on repeater systems and
their installation.
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Tape Monitor Audio Outputs
[See Figure 4]
A pair of RCA-type audio outputs send a signal to an audio record-
ing device (cassette deck, DAT, or Mini-Disc recorder, etc.). The
analog signal from any of your source components will be routed
to these outputs for recording, depending on the selection made
with the LISTENING input buttons.
Several points to keep in mind about the Zone 2 function:
Connect audio cables from the RSP-985’s TAPE MONITOR OUT
jacks to your recorder’s analog inputs.
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An infrared repeater system (Xantech, Niles, et al) should be used
for Zone 2 control via the 3.5 mm REMOTE EXTENSION IN jack on
the back panel
Note: Only analog input signals are routed to the TAPE MONITOR
OUT jacks. If you are using a digital input, you should also connect
the analog output of the source component for recording.
Zone 2 is immediately active when the RSP-985 is turned on, ei-
ther at a zero volume level or at the last previous volume depend-
ing on the “Zone 2 Auto-Mute” setting chosen from the
ON-SCREEN MENU system during initial system setup. By default,
Auto-Mute is engaged, meaning that every time you turn the unit
off, the volume in the remote zone is muted and must be manually
raised the next time Zone 2 is used. If Auto-Mute is not engaged,
the remote zone will begin playing at the previous volume the next
time the RSP-985 is activated.
Rear Panel AC Power Connections
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AC power
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The RR-939 remote control supplied with the RSP-985 will operate
Zone 2 if used in conjunction with a repeater system from the re-
mote zone. It can also be programmed to operate Rotel source
components via the RSP-985's REMOTE EXTENSION OUT jack.
Your RSP-985 is configured at the factory for the proper AC line
voltage in the country where you purchased it (115 volts/60Hz AC
in the USA and 230 volts/50Hz AC in Europe). The AC line configu-
ration is noted on the back of your unit.
Plug the supplied power cable into the AC receptacle on the back
of the unit. Then, plug into an appropriate AC outlet.
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All source components connected to the RSP-985's analog audio
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Remote External Sensor/Repeater Jacks
inputs (except the TAPE MONITOR and 5.1 CHANNEL input) are
available at the line level output for Zone 2. The ZONE 2 outputs
are independent of the main outputs. You can select a different
source or adjust Zone 2 volume without effecting the MAIN out-
puts in any way.
[See Figure 6]
These 3.5 mm mini-jacks allow your RSP-985 to send/receive com-
mand codes from industry-standard infrared transmitters and re-
ceivers via hard-wired connections. They are used in configuring
your RSP-985 with the proper IR connections for Zone 2 operation.
Avoid sending the same infrared command to the RSP-985 front
panel sensor and the Zone 2 repeater at the same time. This
means that Zone 2 must be in a different room from the RSP-985.
These 3.5 mm mini-jack connections provide easy incorporation of
third party infrared transmitters and repeaters (Xantech, etc.) for
total control of custom installed and multi-zone systems.
Zone 2 Power On/Off Operation
The REMOTE EXTENSION IN jack accepts signals from infrared
repeaters located in a remote area of your home. This receptacle
is required for connecting a remote sensor/transmitter to enable
operation of the RSP-985’s ZONE 2 functions.
With the factory default settings, the RSP-985 provides totally in-
dependent power on/power off operation for both zones. Pressing
the STANDBY button on the front panel or from the remote in the
main room activates or deactivates the RSP-985 in the main room
only and has no effect on Zone 2. Conversely, using the remote
control from Zone 2 activates or deactivates Zone 2 only and has
no effect on the main listening room. In other words, Zone 2 can
be turned on without turning on the main room and vice versa.
Each room can only be turned on or off from that room.
The REMOTE EXTENSION OUT jack sends signals from the RE-
MOTE EXTENSION IN jack to a remote infrared repeater or to
Rotel CD players, cassette decks, or tuners with a compatible rear
panel remote connector.
The EXTERNAL IN JACK located above these two jacks is for use
with an external IR sensor duplicating the front panel IR sensor
and should not be used for ZONE 2 IR connections.
Note: In this default mode, you cannot deactivate the entire sys-
tem from the front panel of the RSP-985. To turn off ZONE 2, you
would have to go to ZONE 2 and use the remote control STANDBY
button to deactivate ZONE 2 from that location. You can change
this default operation by selecting the AUTO-MUTE NO selection
at the SYSTEM SETUP MENU. When AUTO MUTE is disabled, the
entire system (both zones) is activated or deactivated when the
front panel STANDBY button is pressed. See the section on the
SYSTEM SETUP MENU for details of changing this setting, either
on a permanent basis or as a temporary measure to allow you to
deactivate ZONE 2 from the front panel.
Note: ZONE 2 and its IR repeater should be in a different area from
the main room. The RSP-985 should not be within range of Zone
2’s remote control to prevent IR commands intended to control
Zone 2 from inadvertently controlling the main room operations.
On-Screen Display and System
Configuration
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Zone 2 Audio Outputs
[See Figure 6]
These variable line-level RCA-type audio outputs send the Zone 2
audio signal to a stereo power amplifier driving a pair of speakers
in the remote zone.
The RSP-985 features two on-screen systems to help operate the
system. The first is a simple ONE-LINE DISPLAY that appears at
the bottom of the TV screen whenever primary settings (Volume,
Input, etc.) are changed. ONE-LINE DISPLAY can be turned off
during the configuration of the system if you prefer.
Although you have the option of using an integrated amplifier or a
receiver to power the remote speakers, we strongly suggest using
a fixed-gain power amplifier. This simplifies system installation
and operation. Your authorized Rotel dealer may make another
recommendation based on specific system requirements.
A more comprehensive ON-SCREEN MENU system is available at
any time by pressing the ON-SCREEN button on the remote con-
trol. This system includes intuitive menus that guide you through
the setup and operation of virtually every function and setting of
your RSP-985 using the buttons on the remote control.
If you are configuring your system for Zone 2 operation, connect
the left and right Zone 2 outputs on the RSP-985 to the left and
right channels of the amplifier powering the remote speakers, us-
ing conventional RCA audio cables.
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Navigation Buttons
Start-up Screen
SAT
TV
VCR
CBL
POWER
MUTE
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VOL
CH
BAND
ROTEL
RSP-985
T / V
VOLUME
SURROUND +
GUIDE
ON SCREEN
MENU
SURROUND SOUND
PROCESSOR
PAUSE
C. DELAY
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MENU
TRACK –
TRACK +
DOWN
PLAY
SEL
UP
STOP
DYNAMIC
PRE
CH
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RECALL
The RSP-985’s ON-SCREEN MENU system automatically appears
on your TV monitor whenever you take the RSP-985 out of
STANDBY mode. The first screen you’ll see is the START-UP
screen.
DOWN
OPN/CLS
SUR-DELAY
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MOVIE FILT
PROG
1
DISC 1
2
DISC 2
3
DISC 3
UP
4
DISC 4
5
DISC 5
6
DISC 6
5.1 CH
TIME [REVIEW]
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7
8
0
9
SELECT
CLEAR [SCAN]
ENTER
10
>10
ENTER
BACK
RANDOM [REPEAT]
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BACK
The following buttons are used to navigate the ON-SCREEN MENU
system:
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ON-SCREEN/MENU Button:
To display the main SYSTEM STA-
TUS screen. All other menus are reached from this menu. If a
menu is already visible, push this button to cancel the display.
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DOWN/UP Buttons:
To move up and down in the lists that ap-
pear on the ON-SCREEN MENU system.
27
VOLUME DOWN/UP Buttons:
To change the current settings
for a selected menu choice in the ON-SCREEN MENU system.
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ENTER Button:
To execute a command on the ON-SCREEN
MENU system, generally to move to the next menu or confirm a
choice.
BACK Button:
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The BACK button is used to cancel a selection
on an ON-SCREEN MENU and return to the previous menu.
Note: There is no need to memorize these buttons. A help system
at the bottom of each ON-SCREEN MENU reminds you which but-
tons to press.
Figure 7 at the front of this manual shows the menus that consti-
tute the ON-SCREEN MENU system and how to reach them. Most
of the menus are used to configure the system and will not typi-
cally be used during normal operation. Details of each menu fol-
low:
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System Status Screen
Main Menu Screen
SYSTEM STATUS
Listen:
Mode :
Domain:
Signal:
MAIN MENU
Digital audio..: menu
Input setup....: menu
System setup...: menu
Speaker Setup..: menu
Delay Setup....: menu
Balance Setup..: menu
Subwoofer Setup: menu
Main Volume :
Surr Offset :
dB
dB
THX
:
Rec Out......:
Zone 2 In....:
Zone 2 Volume:
ENTER to enter menu
DOWN/UP to move
BACK to exit
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:
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.
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
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.
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.
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The options for processing 2-channel signals from a Dolby Digital
or DTS source are as follows.
Dolby Digital Setup Menu
DOLBY DIGITAL
Compression:
Pro Logic :
Auto/On: Turns on Dolby Pro Logic decoding for all signals un-
less the RSP-985 is able to sense a control code identifying the
2-channel material as conventional stereo, in which case Pro
Logic is turned off automatically. This is the default setting, suit-
able for most applications.
Auto/Off: Turns off Dolby Pro Logic decoding and plays 2-chan-
nel stereo, unless a Pro Logic signal is specifically identified, in
which case Pro Logic will be activated.
DIGITAL AUDIO STATUS
Input
:
Signal :
Channels:
VOL buttons to set
DOWN/UP to move
BACK to return
On: Turns on Dolby Pro Logic decoding for all 2-channel signals,
disabling the automatic sensing.
Off: Turns off Dolby Pro Logic decoding for all 2-channel sig-
nals, disabling the automatic sensing. Plays conventional 2-
channel stereo.
This menu, which is reached from the MAIN MENU, provides sta-
tus information and setup options for digital inputs.
The first two lines of the screen allow you to set system-wide
configuration options for Dolby processing:
Note: The above settings only effect 2-channel signals from a
Dolby Digital or DTS source. Discrete digital surround signals (e.g.
5.1 channel signals) will play correctly regardless of the setting.
COMPRESSION: Today’s digital sources are capable of extremely
high dynamic range (the difference between the softest and loud-
est sounds). In some cases, the available dynamic range may tax
the amplifiers or speakers. In other cases, it may be desirable to
compress the dynamic range when listening at low volume levels.
This configuration option allows you to select three different lev-
els of dynamic range: OFF (no compression), MODERATE, or LATE
NIGHT (maximum compression). The factory default is OFF (no
compression). If loud passages are causing distortion or audible
stress to the system, try a setting with more compression.
The three lines in the DIGITAL AUDIO STATUS portion of the menu
screen provide information about the current status of Dolby Digi-
tal inputs:
INPUT: Shows the name of the input source.
SIGNAL: Shows the format of the current source, i.e. DOLBY DIGI-
TAL, DTS, etc.
CHANNELS: Dolby Digital and DTS signals can contain up to six
discrete channels of information – left, center, right, left rear, right
rear, and a subwoofer or low frequency effects channel. This sta-
tus line indicates how many channels are active in the current
source material.
PRO LOGIC: This setting determines how the RSP-985 processes
2-channel Dolby Digital or DTS source material. Processing of dis-
crete multi-channel surround material is automatic. But, some
source material, such as a CD played on a Dolby Digital DVD or an
older movie soundtrack, might have either a 2-channel stereo sig-
nal or a matrix encoded two-channel Pro Logic signal. In some
cases, the RSP-985 can detect an encoded ID tag which tells it
how to process a 2-channel signal. In other cases, it cannot.
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Input Setup Menu
System Setup Menu
INPUT SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP
Input........:
Input Domain.:
Volume Offset:
Analog Level.:
THX..........:
Default......:
Recording.......:
Zone 2 in.......:
Zone 2 volume...:
Power-on mode...:
One-line display:
Zone 2 auto mute:
Factory Defaults: menu
dB
2V
VOL buttons to set
DOWN/UP to move
BACK to return
VOL buttons to set
DOWN/UP to move
BACK to return
The RSP-985 accepts both analog and digital signals. The INPUT
SETUP menu allows you to configure each input:
This menu, which is reached from the MAIN MENU, provides ac-
cess to a wide range of system-wide configuration options.
INPUT: Select the input you wish to setup by highlighting this line
and stepping through the available choices with the VOLUME
DOWN/UP buttons. You will need to configure each input, repeat-
ing the following configuration sequence several times, each time
selecting a different input.
RECORDING: Select a source for the VIDEO 2, 3, and 4 record out-
puts by moving the highlight to this line and then stepping through
the six available input choices using the VOLUME DOWN/UP but-
tons.
ZONE 2 IN: Select a source for Zone 2 by moving the highlight to
this line and then stepping through the six available input choices
using the VOLUME DOWN/UP buttons.
ZONE 2 VOLUME: Set the volume level for Zone 2 by moving the
highlight to this line and then adjust the volume up or down using
the VOLUME DOWN/UP buttons.
POWER-ON MODE: This setting determines how the RSP-985
powers up when connected to an AC outlet. In the default
STANDBY mode, the unit goes into a standby status when AC is
applied and must be fully activated from the front-panel or remote
control. In the DIRECT mode, the unit is fully active whenever it is
connected to AC. This may be desirable in installations where the
RSP-985 is plugged into a switched outlet.
INPUT DOMAIN: Select ANALOG or DIGITAL or AUTO depending
on the type of signal connection you have made by stepping
through the available choices with the VOLUME DOWN/UP but-
tons. Using a DIGITAL signal, if available, avoids a D/A conversion
in the source component and A/D conversion in the RSP-985. Note
that even when using a digital input, you still should make analog
connections from the source. These will be used for recording, re-
gardless of the setting on this menu. Selecting AUTO for the input
will check for the presence of a DIGITAL signal and automatically
revert to an ANALOG input if no DIGITAL signal is present.
VOLUME OFFSET: This menu item adjusts the volume of each
source component so that the volume level remains relatively
constant when switching between sources and so that the signal
does not overload the RSP-985. Typically, you determine which
source has the lowest level and then match the others to that one.
Adjust the level using the VOLUME DOWN/UP buttons. Note that
you are matching the perceived level you hear from that source,
not the dB readout that appears on-screen.
ONE-LINE DISPLAY: This option determines whether a one-line in-
formation display appears on the TV screen for 5 seconds every
time an RSP-985 setting is changed. Some users prefer to turn it
off so that it never appears. Change the setting by highlighting this
menu line and using the VOLUME DOWN/UP buttons to change
from ON to OFF or vice versa.
ZONE 2 AUTO-MUTE
Note: It is essential not to set the source input levels so high that
the signal overloads the RSP-985’s input circuitry. Adjust to match
the quietest source, not the loudest.
Determines whether Zone 2 is automatically muted when the
RSP-985 is activated. If auto-mute is YES, the volume of Zone 2
will be muted when the system is turned on. If auto-mute is NO,
the volume in Zone 2 will return to its last previous setting when
the system is turned on.
FACTORY DEFAULTS: Highlight this option and press the ENTER
button on the remote control to go to the FACTORY DEFAULT menu
which allows you to return ALL system settings to the factory de-
fault settings.
ANALOG LEVEL: The maximum input level for analog sources is 2V
RMS. It is possible that a source with a very high output level,
such as some CD players, may overdrive the input. This will be in-
dicated with the word CLIP appearing on the screen. Should this
occur, change the ANALOG LEVEL menu setting for that source to
4V which will reduce its input level by 6dB.
THX: This setting determines which additional surround circuitry
should be activated for the current input. Choices are THX ON,
RE-EQ (activated Re-EQ only), and THX OFF.
Press the BACK button to return to the MAIN menu.
DEFAULT: This setting specifies the default surround mode for
each input. Choices are 2 CH STEREO, MONO, MUSIC 1-4, and
PRO-LOGIC. DOLBY DIGITAL are DTS are automatically selected
when an appropriate signal is present.
Once you have completed the settings for all of your input
sources, return to the MAIN MENU by pressing the BACK button.
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crossover and then connecting the subwoofer directly to the front
speaker connection terminals. In this arrangement, the speakers
would be classified as LARGE and the subwoofer setting would be
OFF for all surround modes. No information will be lost during
playback because the system knows to redirect the bass informa-
tion to the front LARGE speakers. This configuration may be opti-
mal for many users as it can improve the way the bass integrates
into the listening room and ensure correct satellite speaker op-
eration by using the speaker manufacturer’s own crossovers.
Speaker Setup Menu
SPEAKER SETUP
Main ..........:
Center.........:
Surrounds......:
Subwoofer......:
VOL buttons to set
DOWN/UP to move
BACK to return
To configure your system, highlight each of the following menu
lines and use the VOLUME DOWN/UP buttons to make the setting
that best matches your speakers.
This menu, which is reached from the MAIN menu, allows you to
configure the RSP-985 to make optimum use of the capabilities of
the speakers in your system. Using these settings, the RSP-985
adjusts its crossovers and digital processing to direct signals to
the appropriate speakers.
MAIN (Small/Large): This menu setting tells the RSP-985 what
kind of main front left and right speakers you are using. Use the
LARGE setting if your main left and right speakers are full range
designs with good bass response capability. If you are using sat-
ellite mini-speakers or if you have THX certified front speakers,
choose the SMALL setting to redirect LFE bass frequencies to the
subwoofer. Highlight this menu line and use the VOLUME DOWN/
UP buttons to make the appropriate setting. If you have THX certi-
fied front speakers, choose the SMALL setting.
Home theater speaker systems vary considerably in their size and
performance, particularly in their bass output. For this reason,
today’s surround sound processors feature elaborate logic which
can send bass information from movie soundtracks to the
speaker(s) best able to handle it – subwoofers and/or LARGE
speakers. For optimum performance, it is necessary to tell the
RSP-985 the number and type of speakers in your system.
CENTER (small/large/none): Surround sound derives much of its
spatial accuracy from a center channel speaker located very
close to a TV. This center channel speaker anchors dialog infor-
mation to your screen for greater coherence between the appar-
ent point of origin for picture and sound.
The following configuration instructions refer to LARGE and
SMALL speakers. The size refers more to the bass performance of
the speaker than its physical size. A full-range speaker that has
extended bass response is considered LARGE. A compact
minispeaker with limited bass response or power handling is con-
sidered SMALL.
Use the LARGE position if your system’s center channel
speaker is capable of full-range, extended bass response. In
this position, bass frequencies are handled by the center
channel speaker itself.
While understanding the terms LARGE and SMALL is useful, it is
probably more important to understand what these different
speaker types mean in terms of system performance. This will
help determine how you should configure your system. As a gen-
eral rule, the system will redirect bass information away from
SMALL speakers and send it to the LARGE speakers and/or the
SUBWOOFER in your system.
Use the SMALL position if your center channel speaker has
more limited low frequency capability or if you have a THX
certified center channel speaker. Low frequencies below 80
Hz are redirected to the front left and front right speakers (or
to a subwoofer) so they will not overload the center channel
speaker. When no subwoofer is used, all bass frequencies
below 80 Hz are sent to the front left and right speakers.
When a subwoofer is used, bass below 80 Hz is automatically
sent to the subwoofer.
Things become a little more complex in systems with a subwoofer.
For example, the system will generally not redirect bass informa-
tion away from a LARGE speaker to the subwoofer. Thus, the de-
cision you often need to make when faced with a choice of LARGE
or SMALL is whether you want the particular speaker to play the
deep bass or whether you would prefer that the deep bass be sent
to the subwoofer. If you have invested in a subwoofer for your
system, you might decide to send all of the bass to it, regardless
of how capable the other speakers in the system may be. In this
case, you would tell the RSP-985 that all of your speakers are
SMALL, without regard to how big they may actually be.
Select the NONE setting if your system does not have a cen-
ter channel speaker. The RSP-985 turns the center channel
output off and divides the center channel signal equally be-
tween left and right front speakers.
An alternative configuration for setting up front SMALL speakers
with a subwoofer would be to follow the speaker manufacturer’s
instructions, wiring the SMALL speakers to the subwoofer’s
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SURROUNDS (small/large/none): Surround speaker performance
varies widely from system to system. It is important to tell the
RSP-985 what type of surround speakers you have in your system.
Delay Setup Menu
DELAY SETUP
< 1 ms : 1 ft >
If your rear surround speakers are capable of sustained low
frequency output below 80 Hz, select the LARGE setting. This
ensures that your rear speakers receive a full bandwidth sig-
nal whenever available from the RSP-985.
Left..........:
Center........:
Right.........:
Right surround:
Left surround.:
Subwoofer.....:
ms
ms
ms
ms
ms
ms
If your rear speakers have limited bass capability or if you
have THX certified surround speakers, use the SMALL set-
ting. This limits the RSP-985’s low frequency output so that
the speaker is not overdriven. The result will be cleaner re-
production of ambience and effects information. In the
SMALL position, the bass information originally intended for
particular speakers is sent to the Subwoofer or LARGE
speakers instead. Fundamental tones are not lost but simply
redirected to the speakers best able to handle them.
VOL buttons to set
DOWN/UP to move
BACK to return
This menu, which is reached from the MAIN menu, allows you to
set the delay time for each individual speaker. This is an important
feature as it enables the sound from each speaker to arrive at the
listening position at the same time, even when they are not all
placed at equal distances from the listener. This preserves accu-
rate sound imaging even with irregular speaker placements.
If your system has no rear surround speakers, select the
NONE setting. Surround information is sent to the front
speakers and, in certain cases, the subwoofer.
As a rule of thumb, increase the relative delay to speakers located
closer to the seating area and decrease the relative delay to
speakers located farther from the seating area. Start by measur-
ing the distance from your seating position to each speaker. The
speaker farthest away should receive no additional delay. Each of
the other speakers will receive one millisecond of delay for each
foot (30 cm) closer to you than the farthest speaker. For example,
if the left front speaker is farthest away at 13 feet and the left rear
speaker is 7 feet away, you should add 6 milliseconds of delay to
the left rear speaker. Continue setting delays for each speaker un-
til you have compensated for each speaker that is closer to you
than the farthest speaker.
SUBWOOFER (On/Off): Use the ON setting if your system has a
subwoofer. This activates the built-in electronic crossover to
route low frequencies (called “redirected bass”) from any SMALL
speakers to the subwoofer, which is best capable of reproducing
these low frequency signals. If your system does not have a
subwoofer, put this switch in the OFF position. This sends the re-
directed bass signals plus the LFE channel (Low Frequency Exten-
sion, the .1 channel) to LARGE speakers in the system.
Note: In STEREO, DOLBY PRO LOGIC, and DSP MUSIC modes,
bass is directed to the front speakers and NOT to the subwoofer
when LARGE is selected. For subwoofer output in these modes
with LARGE front speakers, override the bass management sys-
tem with a setting in the SUBWOOFER SETUP menu.
Once you have completed the delay settings for all of your speak-
ers, return to the MAIN menu by pressing the BACK button.
Once you have completed the settings for all of your speakers, re-
turn to the MAIN menu by pressing the BACK button.
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Balance Setup Menu
Subwoofer Setup Menu
BALANCE SETUP
SUBWOOFER SETUP
Noise.........:
SW limiter.....:
STEREO/P/L SW....:
LFE MIX LEVEL
dB
Left..........:
Center........:
Right.........:
Right surround:
Left surround.:
Subwoofer.....:
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
Dolby Dig......:
Dolby Dig. THX.:
DTS............:
DTS THX........:
dB
dB
dB
dB
ENTER enter menu
DOWN/UP to move
BACK to return
VOL buttons to set
DOWN/UP to move
BACK to return
This menu, also reached from the MAIN screen, adjusts the rela-
tive volume level of all six speakers. Just as you set the delays in
the previous step to ensure that the sound from all of the speakers
arrives at the same time, you also need to ensure that the volume
of the sound from all speakers is the same.
This menu, also reached from the MAIN screen, allows you to op-
timize the RSP-985 for your particular subwoofer. The settings in
this menu may be considered to be “advanced” and need not be
adjusted unless specifically desired.
SW LIMITER: The wide dynamic range and impressive bass ef-
fects of today’s source material can overload a subwoofer. This
setting allows you to limit the level of the signal sent to the
subwoofer. Go to the limiter menu by highlighting the SW LIMITER
line and pressing ENTER. An instruction menu appears and a low
frequency noise signal is sent to the subwoofer (or LARGE speak-
ers if no subwoofer is present). Adjust the noise level with the VOL
buttons until you just begin to hear distortion from the speakers.
Press the ENTER button to set the limiter at this level. Press BACK
to return.
To calibrate levels, turn on the built-in noise generator by high-
lighting the NOISE line of the BALANCE SETUP menu and use the
VOL DOWN/UP buttons to choose the AUTO position. You will hear
noise coming from the first speaker. After three seconds with no
adjustment , the test signal will automatically shift to the next
speaker, continuing through all of the speakers in sequence.
While seated in the normal listening location, listen to hear if one
speaker is significantly louder or quieter than the others. It is best
to identify a speaker that is in the middle range (neither the loud-
est nor the quietest) to use as a reference.
STEREO/P/L SW: This setting allows you to override the standard
bass management in STEREO, PRO LOGIC, and DSP MUSIC modes
when LARGE front speakers are selected. Select YES to have a
subwoofer active with LARGE front speakers in these modes. Se-
lect NO if you don’t have a subwoofer. Select NORMAL for the
standard automatic bass management in all modes.
Leaving the volume level of the reference speaker unchanged,
cycle through the other speakers, this time adjusting each of their
volume levels up or down to match the reference speaker, using
the VOLUME DOWN/UP buttons to change the volume of the high-
lighted speaker while the test noise is coming from it. Alterna-
tively, you can switch to the MANUAL noise setting which will
send the noise signal to the speaker you highlight on the menu.
LFE MIX LEVEL: This setting determines the relative signal level of
the LFE (Low Frequency Extension) channel (the .1 channel) rela-
tive to the five full-range channels. It is factory set according to
the standards of Dolby Labs, DTS Technology, and THX Lucasfilm.
The adjustment may be varied for each surround mode according
to personal taste, if desired.
Continue through all of the speakers until they produce the same
output level. It may be necessary to cycle through the speakers,
adjusting volumes several times to get the desired result.
It is also possible to adjust the balance with an external signal,
such as a test signal disc. In this case, turn the noise setting to OFF
and proceed directly to volume settings of individual speakers.
The LFE content of DTS encoded movies is mixed differently than
DTS encoded music. For DTS movies, the LFE MIX LEVEL should
be set to 10dB for correct THX playback. For DTS music, the level
should be set to 0db. THX should not be activated for music play-
back. For Dolby Digital movies, the LFE MIX LEVEL should be set to
10db for proper playback in DOLBY DIGITAL and THX modes.
Note: This calibration will be more accurate using a sound pres-
sure level (SPL) meter to measure the output of each speaker. SPL
meters are available from electronics stores, or your authorized
Rotel dealer may loan you one. Set the meter to its SLOW re-
sponse with C-weighting and hold it away from your body. Adjust
each speaker so that the meter provides the same reading for
each of the speakers in your system. Use the MANUAL noise set-
ting. For the most accurate calibration of a surround system, an
SPL meter must be used and all speakers must be calibrated to
produce a 75 dB reading at the listening position.
Once you have completed the subwoofer settings for all of your
speakers, return to the MAIN menu by pressing the BACK button.
Once you have completed the balance settings for all of your
speakers, return to the MAIN menu by pressing the BACK button.
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Factory Default Menu
RSP-985 Specifications
Audio
Reset to factory
default settings?
Total Harmonic Distortion (10 Hz - 70 kHz):
<0.03%
YES = ENTER
NO = BACK
Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz: 7 kHz):
Frequency Response (line level):
<0.03%
20 Hz - 20 kHz, ± 1 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF “A” weighted):
100 dB (Stereo)
90 dB (Dolby Digital, dts)
The final menu that can be reached from the SYSTEM SETUP
screen is the FACTORY DEFAULT menu, which resets all system
configuration settings to the factory supplied settings.
Gain/Input Impedance
Analog Gain:
Digital:
10dB/47 kohms
0.5V/-20dBf
Tone Controls (Bass/Treble):
±6 dB at 50 Hz/15 kHz
Note: Resetting to factory default settings will erase all stored set-
tings including delay settings, speaker settings, balance settings,
input settings and more. You will lose ALL system configuration
settings. Be certain that you wish to do so before resetting the
factory defaults.
Video
Frequency Response:
Signal to Noise Ratio:
Input Impedance:
Output Impedance:
Output Level:
3 Hz-10 MHz, ± 3 dB
45 dB
75 ohms
75 ohms
To reset the factory defaults, press the ENTER button. This will
take you to a confirmation screen where you will have a chance
to confirm your decision by pressing ENTER a second time.
1 volt
General
Power Consumption:
46 watts
To return to the SYSTEM SETUP screen without resetting the fac-
tory defaults, press the BACK button.
Power Requirements (AC):
115 volts, 60Hz (USA version)
230 volts, 50Hz (Europe version)
Weight:
7.0 Kg/15.4 lb.
Dimensions (W x H x D):
440 x 121 x 329 mm
173/8" x 47/8" x 13"
All specifications are accurate at the time of printing.
Rotel reserves the right to make improvements without notice.
Rotel and the Rotel HiFi logo are registered trademarks of The Rotel Co, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan.
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Confidential unpub-
lished works © 1992 – 1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
THX Ultra™ and the THX Ultra logo are registered trademarks of Lucasfilms, Ltd.
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