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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 receivers 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).
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: Surround formats like Dolby Digital and DTS are digital formats and the receiver can only decode them when a digital input signal is available. For this reason, you should always connect your DVD players digital outputs to the receiver, using either the optical or coax inputs.
The outputs of the receiver are sent to up to ve speakers, or to optional power amplier(s) with standard RCA cables from the preamp audio outputs. The video signal from the RSX-1560 is sent to the TV monitor using Composite video, S-Video, Component Video, and/or HDMI connections. In addition, the receiver has MULTI input connections for 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: 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 specic instructions for each type of component. The RSX-1560 provides Composite, S-Video, Component Video, and HDMI connections Composite video connections simplify system conguration; however, S-Video connections typically provide better picture quality. Component Video or HDMI connections provide the best signal quality and are required for HDTV or progressive scanned DVD video.
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.

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A set of RCA inputs accept up to 7.1 channels of analog signals from a DVD-A or SACD player. There are inputs for FRONT L & R, CENTER, SUB, REAR L & R, and CENTER BACK 1 & 2. These inputs bypass all digital processing in the receiver and are routed directly to the Volume control and preamp outputs. There are two subwoofer options for the MULTI input. Normally, the.1 channel input is passed through directly to the subwoofer output. An

Other Connections

Your Rotel receiver is congured at the factory for the proper AC line voltage in the country where you purchased it (USA: 120 volts/60Hz AC or CE: 230 volts/50 Hz AC ). The AC line conguration 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.

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English IR OUT Jacks a
Note: Memorized settings and video labels are preserved indenitely, even if the unit is disconnected from AC power.

Master Power Switch g

The large rocker switch on the rear panel is a master power switch. When it is in the OFF position, power to the unit is completely off. When it is in the ON position, the front panel STANDBY and remote control ON/OFF buttons can be used to activate the unit or put it into standby mode.
The IR OUT 1 & 2 jacks send IR signals received at the REM IN ZONE 24 jacks or the REM IN EXT jack to an infrared blaster or emitter placed in front of a source components IR sensor. In addition, the IR OUT can be hard-wired to Rotel CD players, DVD players, or tuners with a compatible connector. These outputs are used to allow IR signals from the three remote zones to be sent to the source components, or to pass along IR signals from a remote in the main room when the sensors on the source components are blocked by installation in a cabinet. See your authorized Rotel dealer for information on IR emitters and repeater systems.
Note: After all connections are completed, the rear panel master power switch should be put in the ON position and usually left in that position.

For HDMI connections: Connect an HDMI cable from the output of the DVD player to one of the HDMI IN 14 inputs on the receiver. For Component Video connections: Connect a set of three Component Video cables from the output of the DVD player to one of the COMPONENT VIDEO 13 inputs on the receiver. Make sure to connect the Y output to the Y input, the PB output to the PB input, and the PR output to the PR input. For S-Video connections: Connect an S-VIDEO cable from the output of the DVD player to one of the S-VIDEO IN 13 inputs on the receiver. For Composite Video connections: Connect an RCA-RCA video cable from the output of the DVD player to one of the COMPOSITE IN 13 inputs on the receiver.
Note: Use the INPUT SETUP screen to assign the video input you have used to the TV Tuner source.
Digital audio connection: Connect the digital output of the TV tuner to any one of the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 14 or DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 13 inputs on the receiver. An HDMI cable carries both digital video and digital audio signals; therefore, no separate digital audio connection needs to be made.
Note: Use the INPUT SETUP screen to assign the digital input to the same video input source used above.
Optional analog audio connection: If you want to record the audio signal from the TV tuner, connect the left and right analog outputs from the TV tuner to one pair of VIDEO IN 15 audio input jacks. Make sure that you connect the right channel to the R input jack and the left channel to the L input jack.
Note: Use the INPUT SETUP screen to assign the video input you have used to the DVD source.
Digital audio connection: Connect the digital output of the DVD player to any one of the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 14 or DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 13 inputs on the receiver. An HDMI cable carries both digital video and digital audio signals; therefore, no separate digital audio connection needs to be made.

Audio Recorder o[x

See Figure 11 Connect the left and right analog outputs from an audio tape deck to the TAPE IN jacks (left and right). Connect the left/right TAPE OUT jacks to the inputs on the audio tape deck. Optional: For a digital recording device, connect the digital output of the recorder to one of the OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL IN digital inputs on the receiver. Use the INPUT SETUP screen to assign that digital input to the TAPE source. If the recording device accepts a digital recording input,
Optional analog audio connection: If you want to record the audio signal from the DVD player, connect the left and right analog outputs from the DVD player to one pair of VIDEO IN 15 audio input jacks.

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To hook up optional power ampliers, connect an audio cable from each PREOUT jack to the input of the amplier channel that will power the corresponding speaker. In a full home theater system, you will need to make as many as seven different connections in addition to the subwoofer. These connections are labeled FRONT L &R, CENTER, and REAR L & R. There are two CENTER jacks, use either jack for a single center channel or both if you have two center channels. In six or seven channel systems, you will make one or two additional connections for center back speaker(s). These jacks are labeled CB1 and CB2. Use CB1 for a single center back channel. Make sure that you have each output connected to the correct amplier channel (front right, left rear, etc.).
For control of the receiver from a remote zone: connect a remote zone IR repeater to the ZONE 2, ZONE 3, or ZONE 4 REM IN jack using a cable terminated with 3.5mm plugs.

Class D amplication

This Rotel receiver uses an advanced form of Class D amplication, which has many advantages over conventional Class AB ampliers, particularly where high power output is needed. With this technology, ampliers can be made many times smaller and lighter. Up to ve times less electrical power is needed from the AC household wall socket to produce a given amount of sound power from the speakers. This is because Class D ampliers are inherently very much more efcient. When a conventional amplier is running, it converts some of the energy from the AC power into sound, but most of the power is converted into heat and wasted. By contrast, a Class D amplier can convert at least 90% of the power it receives from the AC socket into sound. Its sometimes wrongly thought that the D in Class D stands for digital. This can lead to a misconception that Class D ampliers are not analog in their audio output stages. In fact, the operation of a Class D amplier is based on analog principles. More correctly, Class D ampliers can be described as switching ampliers, because the transistors switch on and off many thousands of times per second. There is no digital coding of the audio signal, although it is treated as a series of pulses within the amplier, before appearing as pure analog power at the output. The switching frequency itself is many times higher than the highest audio frequency and does not in any way affect the analog audio output of the amplier, as it is completely removed by ltering. In a conventional amplier, the power transistors or other devices are driven linearly and are on all the time, demanding current from the supply and dissipating heat continuously. In Class D, since the transistors are only turned on and off, their power requirement is much less. With so much less energy being wasted as heat, Class D ampliers do not need the large mains transformers and big reservoir capacitors used in conventional ampliers, nor do they need large heatsink ns or internal fans. Also, the actual usable output power of a Class D amplier is typically much greater than the conventional measurement rating. Typically, a 100 watt Class D amplier can deliver more than 200 watts into a 4 ohm load and close to 300 watts into 2 ohms, while also giving lower background noise and more accurate sound.

Note: The remainder of the buttons and controls on the front panel are described in the Overview of Buttons and Controls section.

Remote Control Overview

The unit is supplied complete with a full-function learning remote control that can operate this Rotel product plus nine other audio/video components. A separate manual gives detailed instructions on programming and using the supplied learning remote to replace all of the remote controls in your system. The learning remotes manual covers many extra features (such as custom labeling of remote buttons that appear in its LCD display). To avoid duplication, we provide only basic information about using the learning remote to operate this unit.
Note: Many of the remote functions duplicate the front-panel controls. For that reason, we cover the controls on the remote under appropriate topics throughout this manual. Letters in boxes next to the name of a function refers to the labeled illustration of the remote at the front of this manual.
Using the RR-1061 AUDIO Button A
To operate the receiver with the remote, make sure that the AUDIO mode is active by pressing the AUD button on the remote before you start. If one of the other buttons (CD, TAPE, etc.) is pressed, the remote will control another component, not this receiver. The AUDIO mode will stay active until another DEVICE/INPUT button is pressed.

Front Panel Overview

The following is a brief overview of the control and features on the front panel of the receiver. Details concerning the use of these controls are provided in subsequent sections of this manual describing various tasks.
Overview of Buttons and Controls
This section provides a basic overview of the buttons and controls on the front panel and the remote control. Detailed instructions on the use of these buttons are provided in the more complete operating instructions in the following sections. Buttons or controls identied with a number appear on the front panel. Those identied with a letter appear on the remote control. When both a number and a letter appear, the control is duplicated on both the front panel and the remote control.

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The uorescent (FL) display on the front panel provides information useful for operating the unit. The main portion of the display has two rows of alpha-numeric text displays. The top line shows the currently selected source input on the left and the volume setting on the right. The second line shows the current surround mode or other settings as they are changed (record source selection, Zone 2 source selection, dynamic range settings, etc.) Icons along the left side of the display show the current surround mode. Icons along the bottom left of the display show the current digital input. Icons along the right bottom of the display show individual surround channels when conguring the system. The FL display can be turned off, if desired. See the MENU button section for instructions.

All of these systems are extensions of the existing Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 digital surround sound formats. Users with one center back speaker (a 6.1 conguration) or two center back speakers (a 7.1 conguration) can take advantage of this extended surround information. On traditional 5.1 channel systems, Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS-ES 6.1 discs sound exactly the same as 5.1 channel discs in each respective format. If you have congured your system with one or two center back speakers, decoding of DTS-ES discs is automatic, just as it is with standard DTS soundtracks. Likewise, decoding of Dolby Digital Surround EX discs is automatic with one exception. Some Surround EX titles do not have the detection ag encoded on the disc. To activate the Dolby Digital Surround EX features for these discs (or for standard 5.1 channel Dolby Digital discs), you must manually activate Dolby Surround EX processing.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx 6.1 and 7.1 Channel Surround
The latest technology from Dolby uses advanced matrix decoding for the surround channels in a 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel system. Working with any 2.0 channel or 5.1 channel recording, Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing distributes the surround channel information among three or four surround channels, with a Music mode optimized for musical recordings and a Cinema mode optimized for lm soundtracks.
Note: DVDs with a DTS soundtrack almost always have it congured as an option to the standard matrix Dolby Surround format. To use DTS, you may have to go to the setup menus at the beginning of the DVD and select DTS 5.1 instead of Dolby Surround or Dolby Digital 5.1. In addition, many DVD players have the DTS digital bitstream turned off by default and cannot output a DTS soundtrack (even if selected on the discs menu) until you activate the players DTS output. If you hear no sound the rst time you attempt to play a DTS disc, go to the DVD players conguration menus and turn on the DTS bitstream. This is a onetime setting and need only be done once.
Rotel XS6.1 and 7.1 Channel Surround
This receiver also features Rotel XS (eXtended Surround) processing provides extended surround performance on 6.1 and 7.1 channel systems. The key benet of Rotel XS is that it works at all times with all multichannel digital signals, even those that might not otherwise activate Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES surround decoding for the center back channel(s). Always available when center back speaker(s) are congured in the system setup, Rotel XS decodes the surround channels and distributes the extended surround channels to the center back speaker(s) in a way that tends to create a diffuse surround effect. Rotel XS works with matrix-encoded surround signals (such as non-agged DTS-ES and Dolby Surround EX discs) as well as digital source material that is not Dolby Surround EX encoded (such as DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, and even Dolby Pro Logic II decoded Dolby Digital 2.0 recordings).

Other Digital Formats

Several other digital formats are not surround sound formats at all, but rather systems for digital 2-channel recordings. PCM 2-channel: This is an uncompressed 2-channel digital signal such as that used for standard CD recordings and some DVD recordings, particularly of older lms.
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default surround mode for each input using the INPUT SETUP menu (see the Setup section of this manual). Combined with the auto-detection of Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS, this default surround setting makes operation of the receiver surround modes totally automatic. For example, if you set Dolby Pro Logic II movie mode as the default for all of your video inputs, the receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS soundtracks when they are played and use Pro Logic II matrix decoding for all other recordings. For stereo inputs such as CD and Tuner, you could select STEREO mode as the default for 2-channel playback or Dolby Pro Logic II music mode if you prefer to hear music sources in surround sound.
Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding of Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recordings or Dolby Digital Surround EX discs that do not trigger automatic decoding.
Note: DTS, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES 96/24 and Dolby Digital signals are auto-detected and cannot be overridden. However, you can choose to use Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding for any Dolby Digital 5.1 source material. You can also downmix Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS 5.1 recordings for 2-channel playback.
PCM 2-channel (non 96kHz) digital signals can be overridden to Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby 3-Stereo, DTS Neo:6, DSP 14, 5CH Stereo, 7CH Stereo, and Stereo. Dolby Digital 2-channel Stereo can be overridden to Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby 3-Stereo, and Stereo. The following topics describe in detail the manual surround mode options available for each type of recording:
Note: A digital signal coming into the receiver will be recognized and properly decoded. However, on a DVD with multiple soundtracks, you must tell the DVD player which one to send to the receiver. For example, you may need to use the DVDs menu system to select the Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS 5.1 soundtrack rather than the default Dolby Digital 2.0 Dolby Surround soundtrack.

Note: In addition to the options that follow, you can select Pro Logic II Cinema, Pro Logic II Music, Pro Logic IIx Cinema, Pro Logic IIx Music, 5-channel stereo, or 7-channel stereo by pressing one of the surround mode buttons on the remote (PLC, PLM, 5CH, 7CH).
To select Stereo or Analog bypass mode for 2-channel analog recordings. Press the 2CH button on the remote to toggle between Stereo (with digital processing) or Analog Bypass (no digital processing) modes. To select any mode for 2-channel analog recordings. Press the SUR+ button on the remote, then use the +/ buttons to step through the optional modes until the desired mode is displayed. To select Dolby multichannel modes for 2-channel analog recordings. You can also step through the Dolby options (Pro Logic II, Pro Logic IIx, or 3-Stereo) by repeatedly pressing the DOLBY PLIIx/3ST button on the front panel. You can select Pro Logic or Pro Logic IIx Cinema or Music modes by pressing the PLC or PLM buttons on the remote. To change the Cinema or Music option in Pro Logic II mode, press the SUR+ button on the remote twice while in Pro Logic II or Pro Logic IIx modes. Then, press the +/ buttons to select the option. To select DTS Neo:6 modes for 2-channel analog recordings. You can also step through the DTS options (Neo:6 Cinema or Neo:6 Music) by repeatedly pressing the DTS Neo:6 button on the front panel.
Note: If no level adjustment is made for 10 seconds, the levels revert to the default calibrated settings.
As you select a speaker in the above adjustments, you may notice an addition choice, group delay. See the following for an explanation of this feature.

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The SPEAKER adjustments (described above) can also be used to make a temporary adjustment to the group delay or lip-synch delay. Group delay delays the overall audio signal (to all speakers) by a specied amount to correct for situations where the video and audio signals are out of synch. This can occur with upconverted digital TV signals or when trying to match a radio broadcast with the video from a sports event. The settings range from 0 to 500 milliseconds in 5ms increments. Like the speaker settings, this is a temporary adjustment that overrides the permanent default setting for a video source until a different input source is selected or the unit is turned off. To adjust group delay using the remote: 1. Press the C button on the remote twice. 2. Use the UP or DOWN buttons on the remote to adjust the amount of delay applied to all channels.
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The EQ button (remote only) activates or deactivates a special CINEMA EQ setting. This equalization may be desirable for playback of movie source material to compensate for the acoustic differences between a commercial cinema and a home theater environment by reducing the high-frequency content. The EQ setting is independent for each source input. Using the button only changes the setting for the currently active source input.

Note: For proper power on and off operation with remote zones, the receivers power mode should be set to the factory default STANDBY setting or to the DIRECT setting using the OTHER OPTIONS menu described in the Setup section of this manual.
Controlling Zones 24 from the Main Room 24=tAQTU

Remote Zone Operation

The receiver provides multi-zone capability, allowing you to enjoy music and operate the system from a second, third, and fourth room. From the remote location, you can select a source component (independent from the source playing in the main room), adjust the volume level in the remote zone, and operate the source components. To use the remote zone capability, you need additional components: a pair of speakers installed in the remote zone, an amplier to drive them, an optional TV monitor for video signals, and a third-party IR repeater system. Zone 2, 3, or 4 can be controlled from the main room using receivers front panel or remote control ZONE button. Operation from the remote zone requires the installation of an infrared repeater (from Rotel or other suppliers) which relays infrared remote control commands from remote zone to the ZONE 24 REM IN connectors on the back of the unit. Several points about the remote zone function: There are two options for the remote zone output level, selectable from the ZONE SETUP conguration menu. VARIABLE output provides full adjustment of the volume level. FIXED output disables the remote zone volume control with the output permanently set to a specied 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 amplier with multiple volume controls. The remote control supplied with the receiver will operate the remote zones if used with a repeater system from the remote zone. It can also be programmed to operate Rotel source components via its IR OUT jack.
You can control Zones 24 from the main room using front-panel or remote control buttons to activate or deactivate Zones 24, change input sources, and adjust the volume. Controlling Zone 2, 3 or 4 from the main room is accomplished by pressing the SEL button on the front panel or REC button on the remote two or more times, putting the receiver in Zone 2, 3 or 4 control mode temporarily. When Zone 2, 3 or 4 status is displayed, the OSD and/or front-panel displays show the current source selection and volume in that zone for ten seconds, during which time you can use the front panel VOLUME control and INPUT buttons to change the ZONE 2, 3 or 4 settings. To turn Zone 2, 3 or 4 on or off: 1. Press the front panel SEL or remote REC button repeatedly until the desired zone status appears in the OSD and front panel displays. 2. Within 10 seconds, press the front panel or remote ZONE button to toggle the selected Zone on or off. 3. Following 10 seconds with no commands, the receiver reverts to normal operation. To change the Zone 2, 3 or 4 input source: 1. Press the front panel SEL or remote REC button repeatedly until the desired zone status appears in the OSD and front panel displays. 2. Within 10 seconds, press one of the INPUT buttons to select a new source for the selected zone. The name of the selected source appears in the display. Instead of pressing an INPUT button, you can also push the +/ buttons on the remote to step through the inputs. 3. Following 10 seconds with no commands, the receiver reverts to normal operation.

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To change Zone 2, 3 or 4 volume: 1. Press the front panel SEL or remote REC button repeatedly until the desired zone status appears in the OSD and front panel displays. 2. Within 10 seconds, adjust the volume control on the front panel or remote to change the output level for the selected zone. The new setting appears in the display. 3. Following 10 seconds with no commands, the receiver reverts to normal operation.
This Rotel receiver features two types of information displays to help operate the system. The rst consists of simple status displays that appear on the TV screen and/or front panel display whenever primary settings (Volume, Input, etc.) are changed. These status displays are selfexplanatory. A more comprehensive ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) menu system is available at any time by pressing the MENU/OSD button on the remote. These OSD menus guide you through the conguration and setup of the receiver. In general, the settings made in the conguration process are memorized as default settings and need not be made again for normal operation of the unit. The OSD menus can be congured to display several different languages. The default English version of all the menus is shown at the front of this manual. If your language is available, those menus will be shown in the following instructions. If you would like to change from the default English language before proceeding, go to the instructions for the OTHER OPTIONS menu later in this manual. From this menu, you can change the language display.
Controlling Zones 24 from the Remote Locations AQTU
With a properly congured IR repeater system, you have full control of Zones 24 using the supplied remote control, from the zone locations. You can select and operate a source, adjust the volume, and turn the relevant Zone on or off. Whatever commands you send from the RR-1061 will change ONLY the Zone for the location you are in, just as if you were controlling a totally independent audio system in that room. These changes will not affect the main listening room. To turn the Zone on or off, press the ON/OFF buttons on the remote. To adjust the volume in the Zone, press the VOLUME buttons on the remote. To select a different analog input source, press one of the DEVICE/INPUT buttons on the remote. You can also use the +/ buttons to step through the source inputs. All OFF command: A long press of the OFF button (more than 3 seconds) from any room, sets all rooms to standby, i.e., the receiver goes to standby completely.

Menu Basics

Navigation Buttons ST
The following remote control buttons are used to navigate the OSD menu system:
Note: The volume adjustment is only available if the Zone 24 outputs are congured to use VARIABLE levels. With FIXED levels, the volume control for Zones 24 is disabled.
MENU/OSD button: Press to display the SYSTEM STATUS screen. From the SYSTEM STATUS screen, press the ENTER button to display the MAIN MENU screen which has links to all other menus. If a menu is already visible, push this button to cancel the display. The MENU button on the front panel provides the same function. DOWN/UP Buttons: Press to move up and down in the lists of menu items that appear on the OSD screens. +/ Buttons: Press to change the current settings for a selected menu item on OSD screens. ENTER Button: From the SYSTEM STATUS screen, press ENTER to display the MAIN MENU screen. From any other OSD screen, press ENTER to conrm a setting and return to the MAIN menu.
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English System Status

Main Menu

The SYSTEM STATUS menu provides a snapshot of the current system settings and a starting point for reaching all other screens and menus. This screen appears when you press the remote MENU/OSD and displays the following information: LISTEN: the input source selected for listening. VID INPUT: the video source selected for viewing. It is necessary to assign a video input, by selecting from Composite 13, S-Video 13, Component 13, HDMI 14 or OFF (no video) in the INPUT SETUP menu. RECORD: the source selected for recording from the VIDEO and AUDIO outputs. MODE: the current surround sound mode. AUDIO INPUT: the input selected for the current source: Optical Digital, Coaxial Digital, HDMI Audio, Analog, etc. VOLUME: the current volume setting. SPEAKERS: highlights the speakers that are currently congured for the system (front right, center, subwoofer, front left, surround left, center back 1, center back 2, and surround right). ZONE: shows the current status of ZONE 2, 3 & 4 (Z2, Z3 & Z4). In the example, the ZONE 2 source is Video 1, ZONE 3 is OFF, and the ZONE 4 source is Video 5. No changes can be made using this screen; it only provides information. To go to the rest of the menus, press the ENTER button to go to the MAIN menu. Press the MENU/OSD button on the remote to cancel the display and return to normal operation.
The MAIN MENU provides access to OSD screens for various conguration options. MAIN MENU is reached by pressing the ENTER button from the SYSTEM STATUS menu described above or from most other menus. To go to the desired menu, move the highlight using the UP/DOWN and +/ buttons on the remote and press the ENTER button. Press the MENU/OSD button on the remote to cancel the display and return to normal operation.

Advanced Speaker Setup

In most cases, the standard speaker conguration described above is a global setting and can be used for all surround modes. However, the receiver provides the capability to customize these settings for four different surround modes: Dolby, DTS, Stereo, and DSP. For example, you could set up the Dolby and DTS modes for 5.1 channel sound, while the Stereo mode changes to a 2-speaker setup with or without a subwoofer. In addition, the ADVANCED SPEAKER SETUP allows you to select a customized high-pass crossover frequency for the front, center, surround, and surround back speakers.
Note: In most systems, the default settings on this menu will provide the most predictable results and most users will not need to change any settings. You should fully understand bass management and have a specic reason for needing a custom conguration before changing these settings. Otherwise, skip to the following topic, SUBWOOFER SETUP.
The available settings on the ADVANCED SPEAKER SETUP menu are as follows: SPEAKER (front/center/surround/center back/subwoofer): Select the set of speakers to be congured with custom settings. CROSSOVER (40Hz/60Hz/80Hz/100Hz/120Hz/150Hz/200Hz): Typically, this receiver uses a single master setting for the high-pass and low-pass crossover point between all SMALL speakers and the subwoofer. This master crossover point is set on the SUBWOOFER SETUP menu described in the following section. When you rst access the ADVANCED SPEAKER SETUP menu, the current master crossover point will be shown on this line. Change the value of this line only if you want the current speaker to have a different crossover point. For example, if your master crossover is set to 80Hz, but you want your front speakers to crossover to the subwoofer at 60Hz, you would select 60Hz for the front speakers on this line. This setting ONLY affects redirected bass and does not affect the LFE channel in any way. The OFF setting (available only for the subwoofer) sends a full-range signal to your subwoofer so that you can use its built-in low-pass lter.
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Note: When a speaker is set to LARGE on the SPEAKER SETUP menu or on this menu, the crossover setting is not available since, by denition, a LARGE speaker plays full-range with no bass redirection to the subwoofer and no crossover. Likewise, the OFF setting for the subwoofer crossover is not available for SMALL speakers, since SMALL means that the speaker will redirect its bass below a given crossover point to the subwoofer. In addition, the CROSSOVER setting is not available for the MULTI INPUT.

When sizing openings in custom cabinets, measure the unit to be installed and/or allow at least 1mm clearance on all sides for unit to unit tolerances. All specications 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.
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The Rotel Co. Ltd. 10-10 Shinsen-Cho Shibuya-Ku Tokyo 150-0045 Japan Rotel of America 54 Concord Street North Reading, MA 01864-2699 USA Phone: +1 978-664-3820 Fax: +1 978-664-4109 Rotel Europe Dale Road Worthing, West Sussex BN11 2BH England Phone: + 44 (0)761 Fax: +44 (0)525 Rotel Deutschland Vertrieb: B&W Group Germany GmbH Kleine Heide 12 D-33790 Halle/Westf., Deutschland Tel.: 05201 / 87170 Fax: 05201 / 73370 E-Mail: info@bwgroup.de www.rotel-hi.de www.rotel.com

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7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver

RSX-1560

Description
Rotels RSX-1560 receiver delivers top-of-the-line performance and all of the features you have come to expect from our premium brand. At 7 x 100 watts into 8 ohms, or 7 x 200 watts into 4 ohms, this advanced surround receiver can fill your family or media room with the most dynamic, pulse-pounding, sound effects. Yet, it is just as adept at providing all of the most delicate nuances from voice tracks and music. The RSX-1560 surround receiver features an audiophile quality Class D amplifier design, along with HDMI 1.3 connections and the ability to decode Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, dts-HD Master Audio and dts HD Hi-Resolution audio codecs. The RSX-1060 is a true theater command center and can also provide a multiroom audio solution with up to three additional audio zones throughout the home. All 15 series components are available in silver or black finishes.
*Note all Rotel 15 series components may be rack mounted and remotely controlled via RS-232, IR, or 12 volt (depending on model) for complete stealth operation.

Specifications

Power Output all channels driven IM Distortion Analogue Bypass Digital Input Input Sens. / Impedance Contour (LF/HF) Preamp Output Levels Decodable Digital Input Signal 100 watts x 7/ch (20-20kHz, <0.03% THD, 8 ohms) 200 watts x 7/ch (20-20kHz, <0.03% THD, 4 ohms) <0.05% 95 dB 92 dB Line Level : 200 mV/100K ohms +/- 6 dB at 50 Hz / 15 kHz 1.0V / 1K ohm Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Prologic IIx, DTS, DTS_ES, DTS96/24, LPCM (up to 192K), Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Mster Audio 3 Hz - 10 MHz, +/-3 dB (Composite, S-Video) 3 Hz - 100 MHz, +/- 3 dB (Component Video) 45 dB 75 ohm 75 ohm 1.0 Volt 14.2 dBf Signal / Noise Ratio (at 65 dBf) Harmonic Distortion (at 65 dBf) Stereo Separation (1 kHz) Output Level Antenna Input AM Tuner Sensitivity Signal to Noise Ratio Output Level Antenna Input Power Consumption (Rating) Power Consumption (Idling) Power Consumption (Standby) Power Requirements USA Power Requirements CE Dimensions (W x H x D) mm Dimensions (W x H x D) in. Weight (net) Front Panel Height 70 dBf 0.03% 45 dB 1V 75 ohms unbalanced 500 uV/m 40 dB 500 mV Loop Antenna 500 watts 79 watts 3 watts 120 volts, 60 Hz 230 volts, 50 Hz 431 x 188 x 422 mm 17 x 7 3/8 x 16 5/8 in. 15.5 Kg / 38 lbs. 4U / 177 mm / 7 in.
Video Frequency Response S/N Ratio Input Impedance Output Impedance Output Level FM Tuner Usable Sensitivity

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