ROTEL RSP-1570 - Manual (Page 17)

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About Rotel
Our story began nearly 50 years ago. Over the decades, we have
received hundreds of awards for our products and satisfied hundreds of
thousands of people who take their entertainment seriously – like you!
Rotel was founded by a family whose passionate interest in music led
them to manufacture high-fidelity components of uncompromising
quality. Through the years, that passion has remained undiminished and
the family goal of providing exceptional value for audiophiles and music
lovers, regardless of their budget, is shared by all Rotel employees.
Rotel’s engineers work as a close team, listening to, and fine tuning,
each new product until it reaches their exacting musical standards. They
are free to choose components from around the world in order to make
that product the best they can. You are likely to find capacitors from the
United Kingdom and Germany, semiconductors from Japan or the United
States, while toroidal power transformers are manufactured in Rotel’s
own factory.
We all have concerns about our environment. And, as more and more
electronics are produced and later discarded, it is especially important
for a manufacturer to do all it can to engineer products that have a
minimum negative impact on landfill sites and water tables.
At Rotel, we are proud to do our part. We have reduced the lead content
in our electronics by using special ROHS solder, while our new Class D
(not digital) amplifiers are up to five times more efficient than our legacy
designs and still deliver power and performance. These products run
cool, give minimum wasted energy, are good for the environment and
give better sound too.
Finally, we have printed this manual on recycled paper stock.
While we understand that these are small first steps, they are still
important ones. And we continue to pursue new methods and materials
for a cleaner and greener manufacturing process.
All of us at Rotel thank you for buying this product. We are sure it will
bring you many years of enjoyment.
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor.
The RSP-1570 is a full-featured audio/video control center for analog
and digital source components. It features digital processing for a wide
range of formats including Dolby Surround
® , Dolby Digital ® and DTS ®
source material.
Video features
• Analog input and output video connections for use with Composite
video, S-Video, and Component Video signals, including conversion
to Component Video output.
• HDMI switching for digital video signals up to 1080p and HDMI
Bypass video. Compatible with DVI components with HDMI-DVI
adapter. For more information see the section ‘HDMI: Frequently
Asked Questions’ in this manual.
• Videophile line-doubling and scaling up to high-definition resolutions.
• Accepts any type of video input: NTSC 480i, PAL 576i, NTSC 480p,
PAL 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080p 24Hz.
• Outputs digital or analog video at any resolution (NTSC 480i, PAL
576i, NTSC 480p, PAL 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p) to match any
digital or analog TVs.
Audio features
• Rotel’s Balanced Design Concept combines advanced circuit board
layout, comprehensive parts evaluation, and extensive listening tests
for superior sound and reliability.
• Analog bypass mode for pure 2-speaker stereo with no digital
processing.
• Optical digital, coax digital, and analog input and output audio
connections. (HDMI video connections also carry digital audio, so
when using HDMI there is no need for separate audio cables.)
• DVD-A high-resolution multichannel audio signals are automatically
detected.
• MULTI Input for 7.1 channel analog signals from DVD-A and SACD
players. Subwoofer options include .1 channel pass through or
bass redirect feature with an analog low-pass filter for a summed
subwoofer output from seven channels.
Surround features
• Automatic Dolby ® Digital decoding for Dolby ® Digital 2.0, Dolby ®
Digital 5.1, Dolby ® Digital Surround EX TM , Dolby ® TrueHD and
Dolby ® Digital Plus recordings.
• Dolby ® Pro Logic ® IIx decoding (for 6.1 and 7.1 channel systems)
with improved separation and frequency response for Dolby ®
Surround matrix encoded recordings. Can be optimized for Music or
Cinema sources, Pro Logic
® or Games.
• Automatic decoding for DTS ® 5.1 channel, DTS-ES ® Matrix 6.1
channel, DTS-ES ® Discrete 6.1 channel, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES ® 96/24
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Copyright
1995-2005. All rights reserved.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patents: 5,451,942; 5,956,674;
5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and
worldwide patents issued and pending. DTS is a registered trademark
and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are
trademarks of DTS, Inc. Copyright 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
digital, DTS-HD TM Master Audio and DTS-HD TM High Resolution
recordings.
• DTS ® Neo:6 ® Surround modes for deriving surround channels for
5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channel systems from 2-channel stereo or matrix
surround recordings. Can be optimized for Music or Cinema sources.
• Rotel XS (eXtra Surround) automatically ensures proper decoding and
optimum performance from any multichannel digital signal on 6.1
and 7.1 channel systems. Always active in any system with center
back speaker(s), Rotel XS even works with signals that would not
otherwise activate the proper decoding (such as non-flagged DTS-
ES and Dolby Surround EX discs) or for which there is no extended
surround decoder (such as DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, and even
Dolby Pro Logic II decoded Dolby Digital 2.0 recordings).
• Surround modes for playback of surround sound material on 2
channel and 3 channel systems for total compatibility.
• Four DSP Music modes.
Other features
• Zone 2, 3, and 4 outputs with independent input selection and
volume adjustments for multi-zone custom installations along with
IR-repeater capability for operation from the remote zone.
• User friendly ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) menu system with
programmable labels for all inputs. Choice of languages.
• Learning remote control to operate the RSP-1570 and other
components.
• Upgradable microprocessor software to accommodate future
upgrades.
• Assignable 12V trigger outputs for remote turn-on of power
amplifiers and other components.
Unpacking
Remove the unit carefully from its packing. Find the remote control and
other accessories. Save the box as it will protect the product if you move
or need to return it for maintenance.
Placement
Place the unit on a solid, level surface away from sunlight, heat,
moisture, or vibration. Make sure that the shelf can support the weight of
the unit.
Place the unit close to the other components in your system and, if
possible, on its own shelf. This will make initial hookup, and subsequent
system changes easier.
The unit can generate heat during normal operation. Do not block
ventilation openings. Allow a minimum of 10 cm or 4 inches of
unobstructed space around the unit. If installed in a cabinet, make sure
that there is adequate ventilation.
Don’t stack other components or objects on top of the unit. Don’t let any
liquid fall into the cabinet.
OVERVIEW OF CONNECTIONS
Although the rear panel may look daunting, connecting the unit to
your system is straightforward. Each of the source components in the
system are connected to the RSP-1570’s inputs with a pair of standard
RCA cables for analog audio, a video connection (Composite, S-Video,
Component Video, and/or HDMI), and an optional digital audio cable
(coax or optical).
Note: Surround formats like Dolby Digital and DTS are digital
formats and the RSP-1570 can only decode them when a digital
input signal is available. For this reason, you should always
connect your DVD player’s digital outputs to the RSP-1570, using
either the optical or coax inputs.
The outputs of the RSP-1570 processor are sent to up to power
amplifier(s) with standard RCA cables from the preamp audio
outputs. The video signal from the RSP-1570 is sent to the TV monitor
using Composite video, S-Video, Component Video, and/or HDMI
connections.
In addition, the processor has MULTI input connections for use with a
source component that does its own surround decoding, remote IR sensor
inputs, and 12V trigger connections for remote turn-on of other Rotel
components.
Note: Do NOT plug any system component into an AC source
until all connections have been properly made.Video cables
should have a 75 ohm impedance. The S/PDIF digital audio
interface standard also specifies a 75 ohm impedance and all
good digital cables adhere to this requirement. Do NOT substitute
conventional audio interconnect cables for digital or video signals.
Standard audio interconnects will pass these signals, but their
limited bandwidth reduce performance.
When making signal connections, connect LEFT channels to LEFT
channel jacks and RIGHT channels to RIGHT channel jacks. All RCA-type
connections on this product follow these standard color codes:
Left channel audio:
white RCA jack
Right channel audio: red RCA jack
Composite video: yellow RCA jack
Note: Each source input must be properly configured using the
INPUT SETUP menu of the OSD menu system. We recommend
going to this menu after connecting each source to configure it as
desired. See Input Setup in the Setup section for information.
Video Inputs & Outputs
These connections are used for connecting video signals to and from the
unit. See the Making Connections section for specific instructions for each
type of component.
The RSP-1570 provides Composite, S-Video, Component Video,
and HDMI connections Composite video connections simplify system
configuration; however, S-Video connections typically provide better
picture quality. Component Video or HDMI connections provide the best
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