ROTEL RSP1066 - Manual (Page 23)

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Several points to keep in mind about the Zone
2 function:
• An infrared repeater system (Xantech, Niles,
etc.) is required for operation from the re-
mote zone.
• There are two options for the Zone 2 out-
put level, selectable from the ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY menu system. VARIABLE output
gives you full adjustment of the volume level,
remembering last previous setting when-
ever Zone 2 is activated. FIXED output
disables the Zone 2 volume control with
the output permanently set to a specified
level. This might be useful for sending a
line level signal to a preamp or integrated
amp with its own volume control or to a
distribution amplifier with multiple volume
controls.
• The RR-969 remote control supplied with
the RSP-1066 will operate Zone 2 if used
with a repeater system from the remote
zone. It can also be programmed to op-
erate Rotel source components via the
RSP-1066's IR OUT jack.
• Any source component connected to the
RSP-1066's inputs can be sent to the Zone
2 outputs. ZONE 2 operates independently
of the main room. You can select a differ-
ent source or adjust Zone 2 volume with-
out affecting the MAIN outputs in any way.
• Avoid sending the same infrared command
to the RSP-1066 front-panel sensor and a
Zone 2 repeater at the same time. This
means that Zone 2 must be in a different
room from the RSP-1066.
Zone 2 Power On/Off
Once master power is applied to the unit by
pressing the front-panel POWER button, the
RSP-1066 provides independent power on/
off operation for both zones. Pressing the re-
mote control POWER button in the main room
activates or deactivates the RSP-1066 in the
main room only and has no effect on Zone
2. Conversely, activating or deactivating Zone
2 has no effect on the main listening room.
However, placing the front-panel POWER but-
ton in the OFF position completely shuts off
the unit, for both zones.
NOTE
: For proper power on and off opera-
tion with Zone 2, the RSP-1066’s power mode
should be set to the factory default DIRECT
setting or to the STANDBY setting using the
OTHER OPTIONS menu from the ON-
SCREEN DISPLAY.
Controlling Zone 2
from the Main Room
ZONE Button
You can control Zone 2 from the front-panel
of the RSP-1066 – activate or deactivate Zone
2, change input sources, and adjust the vol-
ume. Controlling Zone 2 from the front-panel
is accomplished by pressing the ZONE but-
ton, which temporarily puts the RSP-1066 in
Zone 2 control mode, even if the unit is in
standby mode. When the ZONE button is
pressed, the FL DISPLAY shows the current status
of ZONE 2 for ten seconds, during which time
you can use the VOLUME control and INPUT
SOURCE buttons to change the ZONE 2 set-
tings. When ZONE 2 is active, the ZONE
indicator in the FL DISPLAY lights.
NOTE : Zone 2 cannot be controlled from the
remote in the main room.
To turn Zone 2 on or off:
1. Press the front-panel ZONE button. The
status of Zone 2 appears in the display. If
Zone 2 is in standby, “ZONE OFF” ap-
pears. If Zone 2 is active, “ZONE xxxxx”
showing the current input source appears.
2. If Zone 2 is ON, pressing the ZONE but-
ton a second time within 10 seconds turns
it OFF. If Zone 2 is OFF, the second press
of the ZONE button turns it ON with the
last used input source and volume setting.
3. Following 10 seconds with no commands,
the RSP-1066 reverts to normal operation.
To change the Zone 2 input source:
1. Press the front-panel ZONE button. The
status of Zone 2 appears in the display.
Make sure that Zone 2 is ON.
2. Within 10 seconds after pressing the ZONE
button, press one of the INPUT SOURCE
buttons to select a new source for Zone 2.
The name of the selected source appears
in the display.
3. Following 10 seconds with no commands,
the RSP-1066 reverts to normal operation.
To change the Zone 2 volume:
1. Press the front-panel ZONE button. The
status of Zone 2 appears in the display.
Make sure that Zone 2 is ON.
2. Within 10 seconds after pressing the ZONE
button, adjust the volume control to change
the Zone 2 output level. The new setting
appears in the display.
3. Following 10 seconds with no commands,
the RSP-1066 reverts to normal operation.
Controlling Zone 2 from the
Remote Location
With a properly configured IR repeater sys-
tem, you have full control of Zone 2 using an
RR-969 remote from the Zone 2 location. You
can select and operate a source, adjust the
volume, and turn Zone 2 on or off. Whatever
commands you send from the RR-969 will
change Zone 2 and only Zone 2, just as if
you were controlling a totally independent
audio system in that room. These changes will
have no effect on the main listening room.
To turn Zone 2 on or off, press the POWER
button on the remote. To adjust the volume
in Zone 2, press the VOLUME buttons
on
the remote. To select a different analog input
source, press one of the INPUT SOURCE but-
tons
on the remote.
Zone 2 Audio Outputs
See Figure 5.
These line-level RCA outputs send the Zone 2
audio signals to a stereo amplifier driving a
pair of speakers in the remote zone.
NOTE : Only analog input signals are avail-
able at the Zone 2 outputs. Source compo-
nents connected to only the digital inputs are
not available in Zone 2.
Although you have the option of using an in-
tegrated amplifier or a receiver to power the
remote speakers, we 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.
To configure your system for Zone 2 opera-
tion, connect the left and right Zone 2
outputs
on the RSP-1066 to the left and right channel
inputs of the amplifier powering the remote
speakers, using standard RCA audio cables.
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