RSX-965

SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER
SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER RSX-965 MASTER VOLUME POWER

REMOTE SENSOR

VIDEO1REC VIDEO2 VIDEO 3 VID4AUX RBDS RDS RT EON TP TA PTY TAPE2M ST TUNED AUTO MEMORY PRESET OSD OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 MPEG dts Digital Pro Logic 3 Stereo DSP MODE 5.1 CH D. RANGE SLEEP 4

ENTER 9

4 BACK 7

STANDBY

SOURCE

TAPE 1

TAPE 2 MONITOR

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

AUX/ VIDEO 5

MEMORY

FREQUENCY DIRECT

TUNING

PRO-LOGIC

HEADPHONES

3 STEREO

STEREO

DYNAMIC RANGE

SPEAKER MODE

5.1 CH INPUT

VIDEO LABELS

VIDEO 1 REC

BASS SPEAKER ON/OFF

TREBLE

BALANCE

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

Owners Manual

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to moisture or water. Do not allow foreign objects to get into the enclosure. If the unit is exposed to moisture, or a foreign object gets into the enclosure, immediately disconnect the power cord from the wall. Take the unit to a qualified service person for inspection and necessary repairs. Read all the instructions before connecting or operating the component. Keep this manual so you can refer to these safety instructions. Heed all warnings and safety information in these instructions and on the product itself. Follow all operating instructions. Clean the enclosure only with a dry cloth or a vacuum cleaner. You must allow 10 cm or 4 inches of unobstructed clearance around the unit. Do not place the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that could block the ventilation openings. If the unit is placed in a bookcase or cabinet, there must be ventilation of the cabinet to allow proper cooling. Keep the component away from radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any other appliance that produces heat. The unit must be connected to a power supply only of the type and voltage specified on the rear panel of the unit. Connect the component to the power outlet only with the supplied power supply cable or an exact equivalent. Do not modify the supplied cable in any way. Do not attempt to defeat grounding and/or polarization provisions. The cable should be connected to a 2-pin polarized wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot of the receptacle. Do not use extension cords. Do not route the power cord where it will be crushed, pinched, bent at severe angles, exposed to heat, or damaged in any way. Pay particular attention to the power cord at the plug and where it exits the back of the unit. The power cord should be unplugged from the wall outlet if the unit is to be left unused for a long period of time.
APPLICABLE FOR USA, CANADA OR WHERE APPROVED FOR THE USAGE CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT. INSERT FULLY. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND.
This symbol is to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages inside the product's enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock.
This symbol is to alert the user to important operating and maintenance (service) instructions in this manual and literature accompanying the product.
ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS ARTICLE 810: "RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT"
Immediately stop using the component and have it inspected and/or serviced by a qualified service agency if: The power supply cord or plug has been damaged. Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit. The unit has been exposed to rain. The unit shows signs of improper operation The unit has been dropped or damaged in any way

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

Place the unit on a fixed, level surface strong enough to support its weight. Do not place it on a moveable cart that could tip over. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: Call the CATV system or antenna installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC. This provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the pint of cable entry as practical. See installation diagram. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause interference to radio or TV communications. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can determined by turning the equipment off and on, try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the unit and the television tuner. Connect the unit to an outlet on a different electrical circuit. Consult your authorized Rotel dealer for assistance.

GROUND CLAMP

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-20)

ELECTICAL SERVICE BOX

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H)
Figure 1: Controls and Connections

SPEAKER ON/OFF

SPEAKERS

ANTENNA

5.1 CH OUTPUT EXT OUT

COMPOSITE

S-VIDEO

AC INPUT

SURROUND RECEIVER MODEL NO. RSX-965

AM LOOP

PRE OUT MAIN IN

SWITCHED 100W MAX

DIGITAL IN VIDEO 2

CD VIDEO 2

REAR PRE OUT SUB CENTER PREOUT WOOFER PREOUT 5.1 CH INPUT

IN TAPE1

VIDEO 1 PLAY VIDEO 1 REC AUX/ VIDEO 5

AUX 5 IN TAPE 2 MON OUT

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUENE PAS OUVRIR

REMOTE EXT IN

TV MONITOR
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS MINIMUM
SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER RSX-965

Figure 2: Remote Control

Figure 3: Antenna Connections

AUD SAT

TAPE VCR

DVD CBL

SURROUND +

ON SCREEN

PAUSE C. DELAY

SEARCH

TRACK

TRACK +

SEARCH +

PLAY SEL

RECALL

OPN/CLS

STOP DYNAMIC

PRE CH

SUR-DELAY

DISC 1

DISC 2

DISC 3

MOVIE FILT

DISC 5

DISC 6

5.1 CH

TIME [REVIEW]

DISC 4

>10

9 ENTER

SELECT

CLEAR [SCAN]

RANDOM [REPEAT]

AUX/V5

TAPE 2
Figure 4: DB25 Connector Pin Assignments

M1 [SHIFT]

M2 LIGHT

RR-939

NOTE: See PROGRAMMING THE RR-939. Audio code for RSX-965 is code 001.
1 left front + 2 center + 3 right front + 4 subwoofer + 5 left surround + 6 rear surround +
14 left front GND 15 center GND 16 right front GND 17 subwoofer GND 18 left surround GND 19 right surround GND
Figure 5: Output Connections

VIDEO INPUT

ROTEL RSX-965

AMPLIFIER

FRONT REAR LEFT CENTER SUB RIGHT

POWERED SUBWOOFER

RIGHT SURROUND FRONT CENTER LEFT FRONT SURROUND
Figure 6: RCA Input Connections

DVD PLAYER

AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT COMPOSITE S-VIDEO

CD PLAYER

ANALOG OUTPUT
COMPOSITE S-VIDEO VIDEO IN

COMPOSITE S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

CASSETTE RECORDER

LINE OUTPUT

REC INPUT

OUTBOARD DECODER

FRONT L REAR CENTER

INPUT 5.1 CH

OUTPUT

R SUBWOOFER
Figure 7: S-Video Input Connections
Figure 8: On-Screen Menus
INPUT SELECTOR Video: Audio: Video REC: Audio REC: 5.1Ch Input: Input Source: DVD TUNER DVD TUNER OFF AUTO
DOWNselection ENTERchange BACK-return MENU-screen off
SURROUND MODE Mode: DOLBY PRO LOGIC
Delay Time CENTER: REAR: BASS LEVEL:

____ 20ms +10dB

DOWNselect ENTER/VOLchange BACK-return MENU-screen off
MAIN MENU Input Selector Surround Mode Test Tone Tone/Balance Setup Menu
TEST TONE Front - L Center Front - R Rear - R Rear - L Subwoofer

0dB 0dB -5dB 0dB

DOWNselection VOLUMEchange BACK-return MENU-screen off

TONE / BALANCE

Bass : +10dB Treble : +10dB Balance : L 10
SETUP MENU Front: Rear: Center: Subwoofer: Dynamic Range: Menu Display: LARGE SMALL LARGE YES OFF SCREEN

Contents

Figure 1: Controls and Connections Figure 2: Remote Control Figure 3: Antenna Connections Figure 4: DB25 Connector Pin Assignments Figure 5: Output Connections Figure 6: RCA Input Connections Figure 7: S-Video Input Connections Figure 8: On-Screen Menus 7 8

RR-939 Remote Control ______________________________ 16 Programming the RR-939 POWER Button 46 VOLUME Buttons 44 TUNING Button 45 INPUT SOURCE Buttons 51 5.1 Button 54 BAND Button 48 NUMERIC Buttons 50 DYNAMIC Button 57 MUTE Button (remote only) 47 MENU button 16 16
About Rotel _________________________________________ 10 Getting Started _____________________________________ 10 RSX-965 Key Features Unpacking Placement Power Switch 1 and Standby Switch 2 Remote Sensor 3 Front Panel Display 4 Master Volume Control 6 Tone Controls 23 Balance Control 24 SUBWOOFER/REAR/CENTER +/ Buttons 20 Headphones Jack 17 Speaker Button 19 MEMORY Button 21 Input Source Buttons 5.1 CH Input VIDEO 1 REC Button 16 PRO LOGIC Button STEREO Button 8 DSP Button 9 STEREO Button 10 DYNAMIC RANGE Button BAND Button TUNING Button NUMERIC Keypad: Station Presets 5 FREQUENCY DIRECT Button 22 MONO Button 25 VIDEO LABEL Button 15 SPEAKER MODE Button 13 MENU Button 12 52
Rear Panel Connections: Overview ___________________ 17 Rear Panel: Audio Source Connections ________________ 17 Phono Inputs 32 and Phono Ground 31 CD Inputs 33 Tape Inputs and Outputs 41 VIDEO 1 Inputs/Outputs 34 VIDEO Inputs 34 Digital Inputs 40 5.1 Channel Audio Input 39 TV Monitor Output 42 Speaker Outputs 43 RCA Preamp Outputs 29 EXT OUT Connections 29 5.1 CHANNEL Preamp Outputs 30 AM Loop Antenna 28 FM Wire Antenna 38 AC Input 35 AC Convenience Outlets 36 Remote External Sensor Jack 37 Navigation Buttons MAIN Menu INPUT SELECTOR Menu SURROUND MODE Menu TEST TONE Menu TONE/BALANCE Menu SETUP Menu 22 23

Front Panel: Basic Controls ___________________________ 11 11
Rear Panel: Video Source Connections ________________ 17
Rear Panel Output Connections ______________________ 18
Front Panel: Input Selection/Recording Controls _______ 11
Rear Panel Antenna Connections _____________________ 19
Front Panel: Surround Controls _______________________ 12
Rear Panel AC Power Connections ____________________ 20
On-Screen Display / Configuration ____________________ 20
Front Panel: Tuning Controls _________________________ 13
Front Panel: Configuration Controls __________________ 14
Specifications _______________________________________ 23

About Rotel

A family whose passionate interest in music led them to manufacture high fidelity components of uncompromising quality founded Rotel over 30 years ago. Through the years that passion has remained undiminished and the family goal of providing exceptional value for audiophiles and music lovers regardless of their budget, is shared by all Rotel employees. The engineers work as a close team, listening to, and fine tuning each new product until it reaches their exacting musical standards. They are free to choose components from around the world in order to make that product the best they can. You are likely to find capacitors from the United Kingdom and Germany, semi conductors from Japan or the United States, while toroidal power transformers are manufactured in Rotels own factory. Rotels reputation for excellence has been earned through hundreds of good reviews and awards from the most respected reviewers in the industry, who listen to music every day. Their comments keep the company true to its goal - the pursuit of equipment that is musical, reliable and affordable. All of us at Rotel, thank you for buying this product and hope it will bring you many hours of enjoyment.
Comprehensive digital and analog input and output connections for audio and video sources, including digital inputs, composite video inputs and S-Video inputs AM/FM tuner with 30 station presets, direct access tuning, and auto-tuning. Programmable remote control to operate the RSX-965 and up to seven other components.

RSX-965 Key Features

Rotels Balanced Design Concept combines advanced circuit board layout, comprehensive parts evaluation, and extensive listening tests for superior sound and long term reliability. Dolby Pro Logic decoding for analog sources Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for 5.1 channel digital sources 5.1 channel input for outboard adaptor and future upgradeabilty User friendly ON-SCREEN DISPLAY with programmable labels for video components.
Note: Front panel controls and displays used for tuning the AM/ FM receiver are described in the next section of this manual.

Power Switch

and Standby Switch
SUBWOOFER/REAR/CENTER +/ Buttons
The RSX-965 has two pushbuttons for powering on and off. The POWER switch completely shuts down all of the circuitry, similar in effect to removing the power cord from the AC outlet. The STANDBY switch deactivates the unit, but preserves power to some circuits such as those that store memorized circuits. When in STANDBY mode, a front panel STANDBY LED indicator lights. The STANDBY Switch is duplicated on the RSX-965's remote. In normal operation, use the STANDBY switch to deactivate the unit when you are finished listening and leave the POWER switch ON at all times. This will preserve memory functions.
These three pairs of buttons are used to adjust the output level of the subwoofer channel, the rear surround speakers, and the center channel speaker. To change the volume of the subwoofer, press the SUBWOOFER + or buttons. To change the output volume of the rear surround channels press the REAR + or buttons. To adjust the output volume of the center channel, press the CENTER + or button.
Note: The same adjustments can also be made using the ONSCREEN MENU system and test tones during system setup.
Note: The STANDBY switch also controls the rear panel AC convenience outlets. When the RSX-965 is in STANDBY mode, the AC outlet is also off. When the RSX-965 is fully functional, the AC outlet is live.

Headphones Jack

This jack accepts a standard 1/4 inch stereo headphone plug. Use an adaptor if your headphones have the smaller mini-plug.

Remote Sensor

Speaker Button
This sensor receives infrared signals from the handheld remote control. Make sure you do not accidentally block this sensor with cables or accessories.
This button turns the speaker outputs on and off. Push the button to activate the internal amplifiers and the speakers connected to them. Press the button again to deactivate the speakers (for example, to listen to the headphones late at night).

Note: As a general rule, the DSP modes provide more exaggerated ambience effects than playing the same recording in PRO LOGIC mode, which provides a subtle ambience synthesis on musical recordings. You may prefer PRO LOGIC as your everyday setting, experimenting with the more spectacular DSP modes for particular recordings or effects.
BAND Button STEREO Button
Activates conventional 2-speaker stereo direct bypass mode with no surround sound or other processing. This is pure stereo, using the front left and front right speakers only, with no surround channels and no center channel. When used with Dolby Digital or DTS source material, the STEREO button engages a downmix feature which combines all of the available channels and sends them to the front speakers only. The spatial effects of surround sound are lost, but all of the information on the original recording will be heard in 2-channel stereo.

TUNING Button

Note 1: We provide the STEREO mode as an alternative for those who want to hear the recording in its original two-channel form, as if it were being played over a conventional 2-speaker stereo system. Conversely, many listeners find that they prefer the additional ambience from multi-speaker surround sound processing of 2-channel music recordings. We suggest PRO LOGIC mode for subtle ambience synthesis or the DSP modes for more spectacular effects. Use the setting that sounds best to you.
The BAND button selects whether the tuner is in AM or FM mode. Press the button to toggle back and forth between AM and FM. A corresponding indicator will light at the left portion of the front panel display to confirm your choice and the currently tuned station frequency will be shown.
This is a rocker switch used to change the station frequency up or down. The TUNING button gives you a choice of two tuning methods: manual and automatic. To tune manually, press the button quickly and release to increase or decrease the station frequency to the next available setting, whether or not there is a station broadcasting on that frequency. Use a succession of quick button presses to reach the desired station. To tune automatically, press and hold the TUNING button for approximately one second. An AUTO indicator will appear in the front panel display and the tuner will begin automatically scanning up or down through the frequencies until the next available station is detected. If this is not the desired station, repeat the automatic tuning procedure to find the next station. Weak stations will be skipped during auto tuning.
Several indicators in the front panel display assist tuning. A large display shows the tuned frequency and increases or decreases during tuning. A signal strength indicator shows the strength of the incoming signal. A TUNED indicator lights when a sufficiently strong signal is received. A ST indicator lights when a stereo FM signal is received.

A pair of buttons used to change the station frequency up or down and duplicating the front panel TUNING button. To tune manually, press the button quickly and release to increase or decrease the station frequency to the next available setting, whether or not there is a station broadcasting on that frequency. Use a succession of quick button presses to reach the desired station. To tune automatically, press and hold the TUNING button for approximately one second. The tuner will begin automatically scanning up or down until the next available station is detected. Weak stations will be skipped during auto tuning.
Note: Many functions duplicate the RSX-965 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.
To operate the RSX-965 with the remote, make sure that the AUDIO mode is active by pressing the AUD button on the remote 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.

INPUT SOURCE Buttons

Two rows of buttons duplicate the function of the ten INPUT SOURCE buttons on the front panel. Select an input source by pressing the appropriate button. The AUX 1 and AUX 2 buttons correspond to the front panel VIDEO 4 and VIDEO 5 buttons.

5.1 Button

Duplicates the 5.1 CH button on the front panel. Selects the 5.1 Channel input, overriding any other source selection.

Programming the RR-939

The RR-939 is preprogrammed from the factory to operate the RSX-965. Should the AUDIO command set on your RR-939 not operate the RSX-965, its possible that the programming has been inadvertently changed. To program the remote to operate the RSX-965 (AUDIO Button / 3-digit code 001): 1. 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 seconds, 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. 2. Use the NUMERIC buttons to enter the 3-digit code (001) for the RSX-965 press 0, then 0, then 1. The AUDIO button will flash each time you enter a digit. 3. 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.

BAND Button

Duplicates the AM/FM button on the front panel. Toggles between AM and FM modes.

NUMERIC Buttons

Ten numeric buttons, labeled 0 through 9, duplicate the function of the NUMERIC keypad on the front panel. Selects memorized station presets.

DYNAMIC Button

Duplicates the DYNAMIC RANGE button on the front panel. Selects from three available dynamic range settings.
MUTE Button (remote only)
Push this button once to reduce all output levels to 0 in other words, to turn the sound off. A flashing mute indication will appear in the front panel and on screen displays. Press the MUTE button again to restore previous volume levels.

POWER Button

Duplicates the function of the STANDBY switch on the front panel. Press to activate the RSX-965. Press again to deactivate. The main POWER button on the front panel must be in the ON position for the remote standby function to operate.

MENU button

Duplicates the function of the front panel MENU button. Push this button to turn on the ON-SCREEN MENU system. If the menu system is already visible, push this button to cancel the Display.

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.
Note: The RSX-965 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY will automatically be turned off following 20 seconds without any control activity.
Rear Panel Connections: Overview
The RSX-965 provides rear panel connections for five video sources, three audio sources, and a phono input for use with a turntable. These connections include standard RCA audio inputs and outputs, composite video inputs and outputs, S-Video inputs and outputs, plus digital inputs (coaxial/RCA jack and optical). The RSX-965 includes speaker connections for the built-in power amplifiers as well as a full complement of RCA preamp outputs for use with external amplifiers. In addition, a pair of video output (composite and S-Video) connect the unit to your TV monitor. The RSX-965 also includes 25-pin 5.1 channel input and output connections, a remote IR sensor connection, and antenna connections.
Rear Panel: Audio Source Connections
Connect your audio-only source components to these RCA inputs and outputs:

Phono Inputs

CD Inputs
Note: DO NOT plug any system component into an AC source until system hookup is complete and you are confident that all component-to-component connections have been properly made.
All video cables should have a 75 ohm impedance rating. Although 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 standard. 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 transmission. We strongly advise that you NOT substitute a conventional analog audio interconnect cable for either digital or video. When making signal connections, make sure that you always preserve proper channel consistency, i.e. connect LEFT channels to LEFT channel jacks and RIGHT channels to RIGHT channel jacks. All RCA-type connections on the RSX-965 follow these standard color codes:

Rear Panel Antenna Connections
The RSX-965 requires two antennas to receive radio signals, one for AM and one for FM. Most users will get acceptable reception using the indoor antennas which are supplied with the RSX-965. Instructions for hooking up these antennas follow.
Note: To use an outdoor antenna, connect its 75 ohm coax lead wire (or 300 ohm twin-conductor wire and 300 ohm to 75 ohm adaptor) to the FM 75 connector in place of the indoor wire antenna, only after a professional contractor has installed the antenna system in accordance with local electrical codes.
Rear Panel AC Power Connections

AC Input

Navigation Buttons

SAT TV

VOLUME
Your RSX-965 is configured at the factory for the proper AC line voltage in the country where you purchased it: 115 volts/60Hz (USA version) or 230 volts/50Hz (European version). The AC line configuration is noted on a decal on the back of your unit. Plug the supplied cord into the AC INPUT receptacle on the back of the unit.

AC Convenience Outlets

Two outlets let you plug AC cords from source components or other accessories into the back of the RSX-965 so that they will be turned on and off automatically. The outlets are powered whenever the RSX-965 is fully active. They are off when the RSX-965 is in STANDBY mode.
Note: The rear panel AC outlets are only available on 115 Volt versions of the RSX-965 and not available on 230 Volt models.
Remote External Sensor Jack
The following buttons are used to navigate the ON-SCREEN MENU system: MENU Button: 52 To display the MAIN screen. All other menus are reached from this menu. If a menu is already visible, push this button to cancel the Display. DOWN/UP remote control buttons or NUMERIC Keypad front panel buttons ( ) 5 : To move up and down in the lists that appear on the ON-SCREEN MENU system. VOLUME DOWN/UP remote control buttons: 44 To change the current settings for a selected menu choice on some menus in the ON-SCREEN MENU system. ENTER button: 56 To toggle through available settings for a selected menu choice on some menus. BACK button: 55 The BACK button is used to cancel a selection on an ON-SCREEN MENU and return to the previous menu.
This 3.5 mm mini-jack receives command codes from industrystandard infrared receivers (Xantech, etc.) via hard-wired connections. This feature could prove useful when the unit is installed in a cabinet and the front-panel sensor is blocked. Consult your authorized Rotel dealer for information on these external repeaters and the proper wiring of a jack to fit the mini-jack receptacle.

On-Screen Display / Configuration
The RSX-965 features two on-screen systems to help operate the system. The first consists of simple status displays that appear on the TV screen whenever primary settings (Volume, Input, etc.) are changed. These status displays are self-explanatory. A more comprehensive ON-SCREEN MENU system is available at any time by pressing the MENU button on the front panel or the remote control. This system includes intuitive menus that guide you through the setup and operation of virtually every function and setting of your RSX-965.
Note: There is no need to memorize these buttons. A brief help system at the bottom of each ON-SCREEN MENU reminds you which buttons to press. All screens disappear automatically following 20 seconds of inactivity.
Figure 8 at the front of this manual shows the menus that constitute the ON-SCREEN MENU system and how to reach them. Most of the menus are used to configure the system and will not typically be used during normal operation. Details of each menu follow:

MAIN Menu

Change any setting by moving the cursor to the desired line using the UP/DOWN buttons on the remote or the NUMERIC Keypad front panel buttons ( ), adjust the setting using the ENTER buttons. Return to the MAIN menu by pressing the BACK button. Turn off the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY by pressing MENU.

SURROUND MODE Menu

SURROUND MODE

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

The MAIN menu provides a starting point for reaching all other screens and menus. This screen is available at any time by pressing the MENU button on the remote control or the front panel. To go to another menu, move the cursor to the desired line using the UP/DOWN buttons on the remote or the NUMERIC Keypad front panel buttons ( ) and confirm the selection by pressing the ENTER button. The screen disappears automatically after 20 seconds of inactivity or by pressing the BACK or ENTER button.

INPUT SELECTOR Menu

The SURROUND MODE menu provides status information and configuration options pertaining to the surround operation. This screen is available from the MAIN menu. The screen displays the following status information: MODE: the currently selected surround sound mode (PRO LOGIC, DSP, 3-STEREO, etc.) Remember that Dolby Digital and DTS are automatically enabled based on source material encoding and, therefore, no setting is required. DELAY TIME (center): the current delay setting for the center channel speaker; only available in Dolby Digital mode DELAY TIME (rear): the current delay setting for the rear surround speakers BASS LEVEL: Increases or decreases the level of the bass information for the selected surround mode. You can set one bass level for theater surround modes and one bass level for music modes (DSP and STEREO). Unlike the front panel bass control, these settings are memorized and engaged automatically each time a music or theater surround mode is selected. In many systems, the factory delay settings will be satisfactory. However, delay times may need to be adjusted depending on the relative distance from the listening position to the front and rear speakers so that you do not hear, for example, an explosion in a soundtrack start in the rear of the room instead of the front. Increase the relative delay to the rear speakers if they are located closer to the seating area than the front speakers. Change a setting by moving the cursor to the desired line using the UP/DOWN buttons on the remote or the NUMERIC Keypad front panel buttons ( ), adjust the setting using the ENTER remote button. Return to the MAIN menu by pressing the BACK button. Cancel the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY by pressing the MENU button.

The INPUT SELECTOR menu provides status information and configuration options for the source inputs. This screen is available from the MAIN menu. The screen displays the following status information: VIDEO: the currently selected video source AUDIO: the currently selected audio source VIDEO REC: the currently selected source for VIDEO 1 REC outputs AUDIO REC: the currently selected source for audio recording, cannot be independently changed 5.1 CH INPUT: whether or not the 5.1 channel input is active INPUT SOURCE: AUTO or ANALOG. With the AUTO setting (the factory default), the selected input source will check first to see if there is a signal present at the digital inputs. If so, it will play the digital signal, automatically activating DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS surround processing depending on the source. If no digital signal is present, the analog inputs will be automatically enabled for that source. With the ANALOG setting, the automatic sensing is disabled and the system will always revert to the analog inputs. A digital signal will be ignored even if present and there will be no DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS processing. Generally, this setting should be left in the default AUTO mode unless you wish to override the digital inputs for some reason.

TEST TONE Menu

TONE/BALANCE Menu
This menu is used to set equal volume levels for all speakers (front, center, rear, and subwoofer) for proper surround sound reproduction. To access this menu and perform the test tone calibration you must be in one of the surround modes. To do this, press any of the MODE buttons except STEREO. Then, enter the ON-SCREEN MENU system and select TEST TONE from the MAIN menu to reach this screen. When you enter the TEST TONE menu, you will hear a test tone coming from the highlighted speaker. Highlight different speakers by moving the cursor to the desired line using the UP/DOWN buttons on the remote. The test tone will shift accordingly to the selected speaker. While seated in the normal listening location, switch the test tone to the various speakers. Using the front speakers as a fixed reference (there is no adjustment for the front), listen to hear if the center speaker or the rear speakers are noticeably louder or quieter than the front speakers. If so, adjust the speakers volume levels up or down to match the front speakers using the VOL UP/ DOWN remote buttons. Continue switching among the speakers and adjusting until the center speaker and both of the rear speakers sound as loud as the front speakers. Return to the MAIN menu by pressing the BACK button. Cancel the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY by pressing MENU.

This menu duplicates the functions of the front panel TREBLE, BASS, and BALANCE controls and provides a method of changing them with the remote control. Select a line in the menu using the UP/DOWN buttons on the remote or the NUMERIC Keypad front panel buttons ( ), then adjust the setting using the VOL UP/ DOWN remote buttons. Return to the MAIN menu by pressing the BACK button. Cancel the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY by pressing MENU.
Note to Perfectionists: This calibration will be more accurate if you use a sound pressure level (SPL) meter to measure the output of each speaker instead of relying on your ear. SPL meters are available from electronics stores, or your authorized Rotel dealer may loan you one. Set the meter to its SLOW response time with C-weighting and be sure to hold it away from your body. The goal is to adjust each speaker so that the meter provides the same reading for each of the speakers in your system.

SETUP Menu

Specifications
Continuous Amplifier Power 2020k Hz, <0.09% THD, 8 ohms: 1kHz, <1.0% THD, 8 ohms, DIN: Total Harmonic Distortion: Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz: 7 kHz): 75 watts/ch (all channels driven) 100 watts/ch (all channels driven) <0.09% at rated power <0.09% at rated power 10 Hz - 70 kHz, 3 dB
Frequency Response (line level):
Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF A weighted): 92 dB (Stereo) 70 dB (Dolby Digital) Input Sensitivity/Impedance Line Level: Phono Input: Tone Controls (Bass/Treble): 200 mV/47 kohms 3.5 mV/47 kohms 8 dB at 100 Hz/10 kHz
The SETUP menu provides status information and configuration options for a variety of system parameters. Some of these settings duplicate the function of front panel controls.
Note 1: See the discussion of speaker configuration under the SPEAKER MODE button heading in the Front Panel Controls section of the manual. Detailed instructions for choosing speaker types are presented there. Note 2: Speaker configuration must be performed for each surround mode. Note 3: Some options described below will not be available in some surround modes and some system configurations.

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RSX-965

SPEAKERS

ANTENNA

5.1 CH OUTPUT EXT OUT

PHONO GND

COMPOSITE

S-VIDEO

AC INPUT

VIDEO 4
SURROUND RECEIVER MODEL NO. RSX-965

AM LOOP

PRE OUT MAIN IN

SWITCHED 100W MAX

DIGIT AL IN VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

CD VIDEO 2

FM 75

REAR PRE OUT CENTER PREOUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT

IN TAPE1

VIDEO 1 PLA Y VIDEO 1 REC AUX/ VIDEO 5

5.1 CH INPUT

CAUTION

AUX 5 IN TAPE 2 MON OUT

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUENE PAS OUVRIR

REMOTE EXT IN

TV MONITOR

W ARNING:

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

CENTER

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS MINIMUM