ROTEL RTC-965 - Manual (Page 12)

SURROUND SOUND TUNER PREAMPLIFIER RTC-965
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5.1 CH Input 15 51
This button overrides all other inputs (both analog and digital) and
directly connects an external digital adaptor to the RTC-965’s
MASTER VOLUME control and outputs. This allows the RTC-965 to
remain the central controller for even the most advanced audio/
video systems and provides an upgrade path to future software
standards. When activated, all of the RTC-965’s inboard Dolby pro-
cessing is bypassed. An indicator appears in the front panel dis-
play and the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY when the 5.1 CH input is
activated.
The 5.1 CH button is duplicated on the handheld remote control.
VIDEO 1 REC Button 17
The RTC-965 permits recording from any source connected to the
VIDEO 2 through 5 inputs to a VCR connected to the VIDEO 1 out-
puts while allowing simultaneous listening to another input
source. To select a VIDEO INPUT SOURCE for recording, press the
VIDEO 1 REC button. Each time you press the button, one of the
VIDEO INPUT sources will be shown in the front panel display and
selected for recording. For example, the first time you press the
button, VIDEO 2 will be displayed as the recording source, a sec-
ond press of the button will display VIDEO 3, and so on until you
have cycled through VIDEO 4 and AUX/VIDEO 5 as well. Stop
when you reach the input you wish to record from and its signal
will be available to record on a VCR connected to the VIDEO 1 out-
puts. Remember, this selection is independent of the listening
source. While recording, you may still select an audio source (for
example, the CD or the TUNER input) for listening.
Note: The RECORD function requires 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.
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Front Panel: Surround Sound
Controls
The RTC-965 is equipped to properly decode Dolby ® Pro Logic ® ,
Dolby Digital ® , and DTS ® surround sound source material as well
as synthesizing several different ambience simulations for musi-
cal source material.
Dolby Digital and DTS activation are fully automatic (unless the
auto sensing is disabled during system setup). When a digital sig-
nal encoded with either of these surround signals is detected, the
RTC-965 automatically activates the proper decoding. In most
cases, the RTC-965 will also recognize a digital signal encoded
with Dolby Pro Logic for automatic processing.
Additionally, five small buttons allow manual control of the sur-
round sound/ambience settings as described below. Keep in mind
that there are no right or wrong settings. Just because a mode is
labelled STEREO does not mean that you must use this mode ev-
ery time you play a stereo CD or listen to a stereo FM broadcast.
To the contrary, many people find that they prefer one of the other
surround modes. We have provided a note with each surround
mode description suggesting when the setting may be appropriate
along with alternative settings.
As a general rule, we recommend using PRO LOGIC mode for all
sources labeled Dolby Pro Logic. Beyond that, use whatever set-
tings sound best to you in your room with your system.
Note: Some users understandably find the choice of surround
modes overwhelming, particularly until they have had a chance to
live with the system and experiment for a while. Others simply
prefer “set it and leave it” convenience. In both cases, we recom-
mend PRO LOGIC mode as a satisfactory choice for virtually any
source material.
PRO LOGIC Button 8
Provides proper playback decoding and processing for any Dolby
Pro Logic encoded surround sound material, whether it be a mu-
sic CD, videotape, videodisc, conventional stereo TV broadcast, or
radio broadcast. It also can be used successfully to create addi-
tional ambience in 2-channel musical source material. Front, cen-
ter, and rear speakers are activated and an indicator lights in the
front panel display when the PRO LOGIC button is pressed.
Note: Many users will find that leaving the RTC-965 in the PRO
LOGIC mode offers the most satisfactory performance and conve-
nience for all source materials. It provides automatic decoding of
analog surround sound material. It allows automatic selection
(unless overridden) of digital processing when a Dolby Digital or
DTS source is played. In addition, it provides satisfying surround-
sound ambience with musical sources.
3 STEREO Button 9
Provides the proper playback of Dolby Pro Logic source material
on systems that have front and center speakers, but lack rear sur-
round speakers. Adds the rear channel signals to the front speak-
ers 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 10
This button activates digital synthesis of four different ambience
modes (MUSIC 1: THEATER, MUSIC 2: HALL, MUSIC 3: STADIUM,
and MUSIC 4: CHURCH) which simulate different acoustic envi-
ronments and are primarily used to recreate ambience when lis-
tening to music sources and/or other sources that lack surround
sound encoding.
These four modes vary in the length and type of delay used for the
rear surround channel signals. Experiment to find a setting which
is most pleasing for a particular recording or broadcast. Press the
button to activate the DSP mode. Each subsequent 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.