1: Controls and Connections Commandes et branchements Bedienelemente und Anschlsse

RDS RT EON TP TA PTY

ST TUNED AUTO MEMORY PRESET

DIGITAL

Pro Logic
3Stereo DSP MODE 5.1ch D.RANGE
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboraties Licensing Corporation. Confidential unpublished works 1992-1997 Dolby Laboraties, Inc. All rights reserved.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
COMPONENT VIDEO IN MONITOR 2 OUT

CENTER

SPEAKERS REAR

AM LOOP ANTENNA L

5.1 CH INPUT FRONT REAR CENTER

ZONE OUT

ZONE REM

EXT REM IN

12V TRIGGER OUT
R FRONT L OUTPUT REAR CENTER 1 DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 1 2
SUB WOOFER DIGITAL OUPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL

1 IR OUT 2

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS MINIMUM
R S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT 2 3
SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER MODEL NO. RSX-972 POWER CONSUMPTION: 850 WATTS

R CD IN L INPUT R

SUB WOOFER TAPE OUT VIDEO IN 3 VIDEO OUT 2
3 COMPOSITE IN 5 COMPOSITE OUT 3 MONITOR OUT
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater System, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,242 and other world-wide patents, issues and pending. "DTS", DTS Digital surround", are trademarks of Digital Theater System, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater System, Inc. All rights reserved.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTICAL SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUENE PAS OUVRIR
2: RR-969 Remote Tlcommande RR-969 Fernbedienung RR-969

AUD CD

TV TUN

SAT AV 1

VCR AV 2

DVD AV 3

V1 V2 V3 REPEAT V4 DISC V5 DISC+ PROGRAM RANDOM CD DISC1 CD DISC2 TUN DISC3 PH DISC4 TAPE1 DISC5 TAPE2

UP ENT

PAUSE STOP

PREV CH

SETUP AUDIO EXT IN PTY CLEAR ANGLE ZONE TA MODE SUBTITLE PRESET TP CONDITION TITLE SUR + DISPLAY

SEARCH

SEARCH +

FILTER SHIFT

TV/VCR PIP CD
SWAP TUN V2 INPUT2 DIRECT AUDIO EXT IN ZONE PTY CLEAR TIME/ALM
POS PH V3 INPUT3 ANGLE BACK ZONE SELECT TA MODE / CLONE

ANT TAPE1 V4 TV/VCR

ENT KEY=ENTER UP KEY=up DWN KEY=down SUB LEVEL DOLBY: DTS: STEREO: MUSIC: +1 -2 +5 +3 TEST TONE LEFT: CENTER: RIGHT: R SURROUND: L SURROUND: SUBWOOFER: +1dB -1dB +1dB +5dB +4dB +9dB
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU +/ KEY=change
OTHER OPTIONS Reset to factory default settings: YES = ENT KEY NO = DWN KEY ENT KEY=MAIN MENU UP KEY=up +/ KEY=change DWN KEY=down RECORD: DYNAMIC: 5.1CH: POWER: LANGUAGE: CD Max Off Direct English
ZONE2 SETUP SOURCE: CD VOLUME SETUP: Variable VOLUME: 20

Contents

Boxed numbers refer to RSX-972 illustration. Boxed letters refer to RR-969 illustration. 1: Controls and Connections 2: RR-969 Remote 3: Outputs 4: Inputs 5: Zone 2 Connections 6: Antenna 7: On-Screen Menus 7 8
Speaker Level Adjustment Selection Buttons UP/DOWN Buttons DYNAMIC RANGE Button DWN Button
Output Signal Connections.. 15 TV Monitor Output Speaker Outputs RCA Preamp Outputs 20
Tuner Controls.. 15 BAND Button TUNING Buttons MEMORY Button NUMERIC Buttons: Station Presets DIRECT Button MONO Button PRESET Button 16
Antenna Connections.. 20 AM Loop Antenna FM Wire Antenna 20 21
Power and Miscellaneous Connections. 21 AC Input 12V TRIGGER Connections EXTERNAL REM IN 21
About Rotel... 12 Getting Started. 12 Key Features Unpacking Placement 12
Zone 2 Connection and Operation.. 21 Zone 2 Power On/Off Operation Controlling Zone 2 from the Main Room ZONE Button Zone 2 Audio Outputs ZONE REM IN Jack IR OUT Jacks 23
RDS and RBDS Broadcast Reception. 16 DISPLAY Button PTY Button TP Button TA Button 17 17
Controlling Zone 2 from the Remote Location 22
RR-969 Remote Control.. 12 Using the RR-969 Programming the RR-13
Connections: Overview.. 17 Video Connections 18
On-Screen Display / Configuration. 23 Navigation Buttons SYSTEM STATUS Menu MAIN Menu INPUT Menu SPEAKER SETUP Menu DELAY SETUP Menu SUBWOOFER LEVEL Menu TEST TONE Menu OTHER OPTIONS Menu RESET Menu ZONE 2 SETUP Menu 26
Basic Controls.. 13 POWER Switch Remote Sensor Front-panel Display Volume Control MUTE Button Tone Controls MENU Button ENTER Button 13 13
Audio Source Connections. 18 CD Inputs TAPE Inputs and Outputs 18 18
Video Source Inputs.. 18 VIDEO 15 Audio Inputs VIDEO 15 Composite Video Inputs VIDEO 15 S-Video Inputs VIDEO 12 Component Video Inputs 5.1 Channel Audio Inputs 19

Input Controls.. 14 Input Source Buttons REC Button ZONE Button 5.1 CH Input EXT IN 14
Video Source Outputs.. 19 VIDEO 13 Audio Outputs VIDEO 13 Composite Video Outputs VIDEO 13 S-Video Outputs 19
Specifications.. 27 Audio Video FM Tuner AM Tuner General 27
Surround Sound Controls.. 14 PRO LOGIC Button 3 STEREO Button DSP Button 2CH Button SUR+ Button 15
Digital Source Connections.. 19 Digital Inputs Digital Outputs 19 20

About Rotel

A family whose passionate interest in music led them to manufacture high fidelity components of uncompromising quality founded Rotel 40 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 years of enjoyment.

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RSX-972 Surround Sound Receiver. The RSX-972 is four products in one: 1. A digital audio/video processor with Dolby Pro Logic decoding for Dolby Surround source material plus Dolby Digital and DTS processing for digital surround sound signals. 2. A full-featured audio/video control center for analog and digital source components. 3. A high-quality AM/FM tuner with RDS capability. 4. A 5-channel power amplifier to drive two front speakers, a center channel speaker, and two rear surround speakers.
User friendly ON-SCREEN DISPLAY with programmable labels for video components. Choice of English or German languages. Universal learning remote control to operate the RSX-972 and nine 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 RSX-972 if you move or need to return it for maintenance.

Placement

Place the RSX-972 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 RSX-972 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 RSX-972 can generate heat during normal operation. Do not block ventilation openings. Allow a minimum of 10 cm (4 inches) of unobstructed space around the unit. If installed in a cabinet, make sure that there is adequate ventilation. Dont stack other components or objects on top of the RSX-972. Dont let any liquid fall into the unit.

Remember, this selection is independent of the listening source. While recording, you may still select a different source (for example, the built-in tuner) for listening. The record selection appears in the display to the right of the listening selection.
NOTE: The RECORD function requires analog signals. If you use a digital connection from a CD player or DVD for listening, you should also connect an analog signal for recording.

PRO LOGIC Button

This setting decodes Dolby Surround encoded surround sound material, whether it be a music CD, videotape, videodisc, stereo TV broadcast, or radio broadcast. It also can be used to create additional ambience in 2-channel musical source material. Front, center, and rear speakers are activated. An indicator lights in the front-panel display when the PRO LOGIC button is pressed.
NOTE: Leaving the RSX-972 in PRO LOGIC mode offers satisfactory performance and convenience for many source materials. It provides automatic decoding of analog surround sound material and automatic selection of Dolby Digital or DTS processing when an appropriate digital source is played.

5.1 CH Input EXT IN

The 5.1 CH button (or the EXT IN button on the remote) overrides all other inputs (both analog and digital) and connects an external digital adaptor to the RSX-972s outputs. This provides an upgrade path to future software standards. When activated, the RSX-972s digital processing is bypassed. An indicator appears in the front-panel display.

3 STEREO Button

This mode provides proper playback of Dolby Surround material on systems that have front and center speakers, but lack rear surround speakers. It adds the rear channel signals to the front speakers 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.

Surround Sound Controls

The RSX-972 decodes Dolby Surround , Dolby Digital, and DTS surround sound source material as well as providing several DSP ambience simulations for music. Dolby Digital and DTS decoding of digital signals is automatic. When a digital signal encoded with either of these is detected, the RSX-972 activates the proper decoding. In most cases, the RSX-972 will also recognize a digital signal Dolby Surround encoding and activate the proper Dolby Pro Logic decoding. Additionally, you can configure a default surround mode for each input using the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu system. Four buttons allow manual control of the surround sound/ambience settings, overriding any configured default setting or auto-sensing. There are no right or wrong settings. Just because a mode is labelled 2 CHANNEL does not mean that you must use this mode every time you play a stereo CD. You may prefer one of the other surround modes. As a general rule, we recommend using PRO LOGIC mode for all sources labeled Dolby Surround. Beyond that, use whatever settings sound best to you in your room with your system.

DSP Button

This button activates digital synthesis of four ambience modes (MUSIC 1, MUSIC 2, MUSIC 3, and MUSIC 4) which simulate progressively larger acoustic environments and are used to recreate ambience when listening to music sources and/or other sources that lack surround sound encoding. These four modes vary the amount of delay used for the rear surround signals. Experiment to find a setting which is most pleasing. Press the button to activate the DSP mode. Each 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.
NOTE: As a general rule, the DSP modes provide more exaggerated ambience effects than the PRO LOGIC mode. Experiment with the more spectacular DSP modes for particular recordings or effects.

REC Button ZONE Button

The RSX-972 can record from any analog source to a VCR or other recorder connected to the VIDEO 1, 2 or 3 outputs or the TAPE outputs, even while you are listening to a different input source. To select an input source for recording, press the REC button on the frontpanel (or the equivalent ZONE button on the remote). Then, press one of the INPUT SOURCE buttons within 5 seconds to select the signal you wish to record. After making your selection (or if more than five seconds passes), the input source buttons return to their normal function, selecting a listening source.

2CH Button

This button activates conventional 2-speaker stereo mode with no surround sound or other processing. This is pure stereo, using the front left and front right speakers (with or without subwoofer), with no surround channels and no center channel. When used with Dolby Digital or DTS source material, the 2CH button engages a downmix feature, combining all of the channels and sending them to the front speakers. The spatial effects of surround sound are lost, but all of the information on the original recording are preserved.
The ON-SCREEN DISPLAY calibration procedure permits independent adjustment of each rear surround channel. The adjustment procedure described here only allows changing the relative volume of both surround channels in unison.
a TUNING button (CH UP/DOWN on the remote) for at least one second to search up or down. Station preset tuning lets you directly enter the number of a memorized station preset. Enter the number of the memorized preset using the NUMERIC buttons. Preset search tuning jumps up/down to the next memorized station preset. When in PRESET mode, press a TUNING button (CH UP/DOWN on the remote) to select the next station preset. Press the PRESET button on the remote to toggle between preset and frequency tuning modes. RDS (Europe) or RBDS (USA) tuning provides a range of special tuning and search features based on data codes encoded with the broadcast signal. See the RDS section of this manual for detailed information.

Three of the available video sources (VIDEO 1, 2 and 3) feature outputs that allow you to send a signal to a VCR or other source component for recording. The recording signal available at all of these outputs is selected globally using the REC button on the front-panel or the ZONE button on the remote and is independent of the source selected for listening.

VIDEO 13 S-Video Outputs

If you choose to use S-Video connections for a source component, use an S-Video cable to connect the RSX-972s S-Video output (labeled S-VIDEO OUT) to the S-Video input on your source component.
Digital Source Connections
The RSX-972 provides digital connections which may be used in place of, or in addition to, the analog audio input and output connections described in the previous sections. These connections include five digital inputs and a digital output for recording. These digital connections can be used with any source component that supplies a digital signal, such as a DVD player or CD player.
Signals from S-Video inputs will only be available at the S-Video outputs to the TV monitor.
VIDEO 12 Component Video Inputs
Component Video connections split the video into three signals luminance (Y) and separate chrominance (CB and CR) elements, allowing delivery of a reference-quality picture. Each of these signals is carried by a separate 75 ohm video cable with RCA connectors. The VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 source inputs provide an option for using Component Video connections. If you choose to use Component Video input connection from a source component, connect the three Component Video outputs of that component to the corresponding inputs on the RSX-972 labeled COMPONENT VIDEO IN. Make sure that you connect each of the three cables to the proper connector (Y to Y, CB to CB, and CR to CR) and that you use standard 75 ohm video interconnect cables.
Recording signals are available at all source outputs, including the source selected for recording. As a general rule, you should not attempt to record to the component whose signal has been selected for recording.

S-Video or Component Video connector, to the corresponding input on your television monitor, using appropriate video cables.
NOTE: Be sure there are no loose wire strands that could touch adjacent wires or connectors.
The RCA composite video output only sends signals from RCA composite video source inputs to the TV monitor. The S-Video output only sends signals from S-Video video source inputs to the TV. The Component Video output only sends signals from Component Video source inputs to the TV.

RCA Preamp Outputs

There are six RCA preamp audio outputs (FRONT LEFT/FRONT RIGHT/CENTER/RIGHT REAR/LEFT REAR/SUB) for sending the RSX-972s output signals to powered speakers or external amplifiers used in place of one or more of the internal amplifiers. To hook up a powered subwoofer, connect a standard RCA audio cable from the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack to the input on the subwoofers power amp. To hook up the RCA main audio outputs, connect an audio cable from each output to the input of the amplifier channel that will power the corresponding speaker. In a full home theater system, you will need to make six different connections corresponding to the six speakers (left front, center front, right front, left surround, right surround, and subwoofer). Make sure that you have each output connected to the correct amplifier channel (front right, left rear, etc.).

Speaker Outputs

The RSX-972 has five built-in amplifiers, two for the front (right and left), one for the center channel, and two for the rear surround speakers (right and left). On the back panel are five pairs of binding post connections, one pair for each speaker, which accept bare wire, connector lugs, or banana type plug connectors (in some markets). Each pair of connectors is color-coded for polarity: red for the positive connection and black for the negative connection. All speakers and all speaker wire is also marked for polarity. For proper performance, you must maintain this polarity at all speaker connections. Always connect the positive terminal of each speaker to the corresponding red speaker terminal on the RSX-972 and the negative speaker terminal to the corresponding black connector on the RSX-972. Each pair of connectors is labeled as FRONT LEFT, FRONT RIGHT, REAR LEFT, REAR RIGHT, or CENTER. You must connect each of the five speakers to the proper terminal on the RSX-972. Route the wires from the RSX-972 to the speakers. Leave enough slack so you can move the components to allow access to the speaker connectors. If you are using banana plugs, connect them to the wires and then plug into the backs of the binding posts. The collars of the binding posts should be screwed in all the way (clockwise). If you are using terminal lugs, connect them to the wires. If you are attaching bare wires directly to the binding posts, separate the wire conductors and strip back the insulation from the end of each conductor. Be careful not to cut into the wire strands. Unscrew the binding post collars. Place the connector lug around the binding post shaft, or insert the bundled wire into the hole in the shaft. Turn the collars clockwise to clamp the connector lug or wire firmly in place.

Digital Outputs

The RSX-972 has a digital output (with a choice of coaxial or optical connectors) to send the digital signal from any of the five digital inputs to a digital recorder or outboard digital processor. The selection of a digital input for recording is made using the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu system.
Only digital signals from source components are available at these outputs. Analog signals cannot be converted and are not available at the digital outputs.
Connect the digital output to the digital input of your recorder or processor. You can use either a 75 ohm coaxial video cable or an optical cable, choosing between the two connectors using the INPUT MENU described later in this manual.

Antenna Connections

The RSX-972 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-972. Instructions for hooking up these antennas follow.
NOTE: If you are some distance from the radio transmitters, you may use an outdoor antenna to improve reception. Outdoor antenna systems can be dangerous if they are not properly grounded and should be installed by a professional contractor familiar with the electrical code requirements in your local area.
Output Signal Connections
This section of the manual describes the audio and video signal output connections on the RSX-972. These are used for routing the output signals to television monitors, audio amplifiers, and recording devices.

TV Monitor Output

The video output of the RSX-972 sends the video signal to your TV monitor. Three types of video output connections are provided RCA composite video, S-Video, and Component Video. Choose the type of video output connection that matches the type of video input connections you have made. Connect the TV MONITOR output, from either RCA composite or

AM Loop Antenna

The RSX-972 includes a plastic loop antenna to receive AM radio signals. Remove this antenna from the box and locate it near the RSX-972. It can be tacked to a wall, using the mounting tab provided. Alternatively, you can fold the center portion of the antenna to form a tabletop stand.
Connect the 300 ohm twin-conductor wire from the loop antenna to the pair of screw terminals labeled AM LOOP, attaching one wire to each terminal. It does not matter which wire attaches to which terminal, but make sure that the connections are solid and that the two wires do not touch. You may need to rotate or otherwise reorient the antenna to find the best position.
NOTE: Memorized settings and video labels will be stored for up to one month if the RSX-972 is disconnected from AC power.

12V TRIGGER Connections

Several Rotel amplifiers offer the option of turning them on and off using a 12 volt trigger signal. These two connections provide this 12 volt trigger signal. When the RSX-972 is activated, a 12 volt DC signal appears at these connectors and will turn on amplifiers. When the RSX-972 is put in STANDBY mode, the trigger signal is interrupted and the amplifiers will turn off.

Controlling Zone 2 from the Remote Location
With a properly configured IR repeater system, 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 on the remote. To adjust the volume button on in Zone 2, press the VOLUME buttons the remote. To select a different analog input source, press one of the INPUT SOURCE buton the remote. tons
NOTE: The volume adjustment is only available if the Zone 2 outputs are configured to use VARIABLE levels. With FIXED levels, the volume control for Zone 2 is disabled.
By default, the Zone 2 outputs provide a VARIABLE level signal, with control of the volume from the RSX-972 front-panel and/or remote control from Zone 2. Alternatively, you can configure these outputs for FIXED level, which disables the volume control and sends a fixed line-level signal to an amplifier with its own volume control. See the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY/Configuration section for details.

ZONE REM IN Jack

This 3.5 mm mini-jack accepts signals from a infrared repeater located in Zone 2. A thirdparty IR repeater system is required for operation of the RSX-972s ZONE 2 functions from the remote zone.
ZONE 2 and its IR repeater must be in a different location than RSX-972 to prevent IR commands intended to control Zone 2 from inadvertently controlling the main room operations.

IR OUT Jacks

The IR OUT 1 & 2 jacks send IR signals received at the ZONE REM IN jack or the EXTERNAL REM IN jack to an infrared emitter placed in front of a source component or to Rotel CD players, cassette decks, or tuners with a compatible rear panel IR connector. This output is used to allow IR signals from Zone 2 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 repeater systems.

Navigation Buttons

The following remote control buttons are used to navigate the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu system:

MAIN Menu

MAIN MENU INPUT DELAY SUB LEVEL OTHER SPEAKER TEST TONE ZONE 2 RESET
ENT KEY=ENTER UP KEY=up DWN KEY=down
Figure 7 at the front of this manual shows all of the menus in the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY system and how to reach them. Most menus are used only to configure the system and not typically during normal operation.

SYSTEM STATUS Menu

The MAIN menu provides access to eight other screens and menus and is reached by pressing the ENTER button from the SYSTEM STATUS menu described above or from most other menus. To go to another menu, move the highlight to the desired line using the UP/DOWN buttons on the remote and press the ENTER button. Press the MENU key on the remote to cancel the display and return to normal operation.
The SYSTEM STATUS menu provides a snapshot of the current system settings and a starting point for reaching all other screens and

INPUT Menu

buttons. Options include: DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby 3-Stereo, Music 1, Music 2, Music 3, Music 4, and Dolby Digital 2-ch Stereo. This is a default setting and can be manually overridden by the front-panel switches MODE switches. DIGITAL OUT: selects which digital input signal is available for recording at the digital output connectors. It is a global setting: the selected digital input will always be available at the digital outputs, regardless of which source is selected for listening. The same signal will be available at both the coaxial and optical outputs.
NOTE: We suggest that you return to this menu after connecting each source component to properly configure that source.
As a general rule, the system will redirect bass information away from SMALL speakers and send it to the LARGE speakers and/or the SUBWOOFER in your system. Things become more complex with a subwoofer. For example, the system will generally not redirect bass information away from a LARGE speaker to the subwoofer. Thus, you must decide if you want a particular speaker to play the deep bass or whether the deep bass should be sent to the subwoofer. If you have a subwoofer, you might decide to send all of the bass to it, regardless of how capable the other speakers in the system may be. In this case, you would tell the RSX-972 that all of your speakers are SMALL, without regard to how big they may actually be. An alternative configuration for setting up front SMALL speakers with a subwoofer is to follow the speaker manufacturers instructions, wiring the SMALL speakers to the subwoofers crossover and then connecting the subwoofer directly to the front speaker connection terminals. In this arrangement, the speakers would be classified as LARGE and the subwoofer setting would be OFF for all surround modes. No information will be lost during playback because the system knows to redirect the bass information to the front LARGE speakers. This configuration may improve the way the bass integrates into the listening room and ensure correct satellite speaker operation by using the speaker manufacturers own crossovers. The following speaker options are available:

This menu uses test tones to set equal volume levels for all speakers (left front, center, right front, right surround, left surround, and subwoofer) to ensure proper surround sound reproduction. Setting the output levels using the test procedure provides the most accurate adjustment so that digital surround sound material will be reproduced as it was intended. 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 2CH. Then, enter the ONSCREEN DISPLAY 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. 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 loudest speaker as a fixed reference, listen to hear if any other speakers are noticeably louder or quieter. If so, adjust that speakers volume levels up or down (in 1dB increments) to match using the +/ buttons. Continue switching among the speakers and adjusting until all speakers are the same volume.

DELAY SETUP Menu

SUBWOOFER LEVEL Menu
SUB LEVEL DOLBY: DTS: STEREO: MUSIC: +1 -2 +5 +3
This menu, which is reached from the MAIN menu, allows you to set the delay for individual speakers. This ensures that the sound from each speaker arrives simultaneously at the listening position, even when the speakers are not all placed at equal distances from the listener. Although personal preference is the ultimate guide, you typically increase the delay to speakers located closer to the seating area and decrease the delay to speakers located farther from the seating area. Start by measuring the distance from your seating position to each speaker. The speaker farthest away should receive no additional delay. Each of the other speakers will receive one millisecond of delay for each foot (30 cm) closer to you than the farthest speaker. For example, if the left front speaker is farthest away at 13 feet and the left rear speaker is 8 feet away, you should add 5 milliseconds of delay to the left rear speaker. Continue setting
The SUBWOOFER LEVEL menu provides independent adjustment of subwoofer level for each surround mode. These settings are memorized and engaged automatically each time a music or theater surround mode is selected. When going to the SUBWOOFER LEVEL menu from the MAIN menu, the current surround mode is automatically highlighted.
Only the current surround mode can be adjusted on this menu. You will need to change surround modes using the front-panel or remote buttons to adjust a different mode.

Reset to factory default settings: YES = ENT KEY NO = DWN KEY
The ZONE 2 SETUP menu provides settings and configuration options related to the operation of Zone 2. This menu is reached by highlighting the ZONE 2 line on the MAIN menu and pressing ENTER. SOURCE: the source selected for listening in Zone 2. Selecting the OFF option turns Zone 2 off. VOLUME SETUP: configures the Zone 2 outputs for VARIABLE or FIXED volume levels. VARIABLE allows control of the volume settings in Zone 2 from the RSX-972 front-panel or from a remote control and IR repeater in Zone 2. FIXED output disables the Zone 2 volume control. In this mode, the Zone 2 level can be fixed at the level specified on the next line, thus optimizing system performance when sending a fixed level signal to a preamp or amplifier with its own volume adjustment. VOLUME: In VARIABLE output mode, this line shows the current volume setting for Zone 2. In FIXED output mode, this use this setting to establish a permanent fixed output level for Zone 2. Move the highlight to the desired line using the UP/DOWN buttons and use the +/ buttons to adjust the volume level. To return to the MAIN menu, press the ENTER button. Press the MENU key on the remote to cancel the display and return to normal operation.
The FACTORY DEFAULT menu resets all system configuration settings to the factory supplied settings. This menu is reached by highlighting the RESET line on the MAIN menu and pressing ENTER. Press the ENTER button to reset all settings. Press the DOWN button to cancel this menu and return to the MAIN menu without restoring the default settings.
Resetting to factory default settings will erase all stored settings including delay settings, speaker settings, balance settings, input settings and more. You will lose ALL system configuration settings. Be certain that you wish to do so before resetting the factory defaults.

Specifications

Continuous Amplifier Power (all channels driven) 75 watts/ch (20-20k Hz, <0.09% THD, 8 ohms) 100 watts/ch (1kHz, <1.0% THD, 8 ohms, DIN) Total Harmonic Distortion <0.09% Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz:7 kHz) <0.09% Frequency Response 10 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 dB (line level) 10 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.3 dB (digital level) Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF A-weighted) 92 dB (Stereo) Analog 90 dB (Dolby Digital, dts) 0dBFs Input Sensitivity/Impedance Line Level: 200 mV/47 kohms Tone Controls (Bass/Treble) 8 dB at 100 Hz/10 kHz Line Output Level 600 mV (200 mV Input)

AM Tuner

Sensitivity 500 V/m Signal to Noise Ratio 40 dBf Output level 500 mV Antenna Input Loop Antenna

General

Power Consumption: 850 watts Power Requirements (AC) 115 volts, 60Hz (USA) 230 volts, 50Hz (CE) Weight 15 Kg/33 lb. Dimensions (W x H x D) 445 x 160 x 400 mm 171/2" x 61/4" x 153/4"

RDS RT EON TP TA PTY

ST TUNED AUTO MEMORY PRESET

DIGITAL

Pro Logic
3Stereo DSP MODE 5.1ch D.RANGE
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboraties Licensing Corporation. Confidential unpublished works 1992-1997 Dolby Laboraties, Inc. All rights reserved.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
COMPONENT VIDEO IN MONITOR 2 OUT

CENTER

SPEAKERS REAR

AM LOOP ANTENNA L

5.1 CH INPUT FRONT REAR CENTER

ZONE OUT

ZONE REM

EXT REM IN

12V TRIGGER OUT
R FRONT L OUTPUT REAR CENTER 1 DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 1 2
SUB WOOFER DIGITAL OUPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL

1 IR OUT 2

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS MINIMUM
R S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT 2 3
SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER MODEL NO. RSX-972 POWER CONSUMPTION: 850 WATTS

R CD IN L INPUT R

SUB WOOFER TAPE OUT VIDEO IN 3 VIDEO OUT 2
3 COMPOSITE IN 5 COMPOSITE OUT 3 MONITOR OUT
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater System, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,242 and other world-wide patents, issues and pending. "DTS", DTS Digital surround", are trademarks of Digital Theater System, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater System, Inc. All rights reserved.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTICAL SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUENE PAS OUVRIR
2: Comando a distanza RR-969 Mando a Distancia RR-969 De afstandsbediening RR-969

AUD CD

TV TUN

SAT AV 1

VCR AV 2

DVD AV 3

V1 V2 V3 REPEAT V4 DISC V5 DISC+ PROGRAM RANDOM CD DISC1 CD DISC2 TUN DISC3 PH DISC4 TAPE1 DISC5 TAPE2

UP ENT

PAUSE STOP

PREV CH

SETUP AUDIO EXT IN PTY CLEAR ANGLE ZONE TA MODE SUBTITLE PRESET TP CONDITION TITLE SUR + DISPLAY

SEARCH

SEARCH +

FILTER SHIFT

TV/VCR PIP CD
SWAP TUN V2 INPUT2 DIRECT AUDIO EXT IN ZONE PTY CLEAR TIME/ALM
POS PH V3 INPUT3 ANGLE BACK ZONE SELECT TA MODE / CLONE

ANT TAPE1 V4 TV/VCR

MODE TAPE2 V5 RECORD

ZOOM DVD

V1 INPUT1

MONO SETUP FM

TV/VCR PIP
SWAP TUN V2 INPUT2 DIRECT EXT IN PTY

POS PH V3 INPUT3

FM NARROW

S T U V W

CD V1 INPUT1

FM MONO

SUBTITLE NARROW TITLE PRESET SCAN DYNMC TP SUR + DISPLAY

FILTER

SHIFT ZOOM TUNER DVD MACRO CONDITION DISPLAY

ZONE TA

PRESET TP

SUR + DISPLAY

LANG PAGE 1/2

PRELOAD

3: Uscite Salidas De uitgangen

REAR L REAR R

SUBWOOFER

FRONT L

FRONT R

FM 75 ANTENNA

AM LOOP L

AMPLIFIER

L CENTER R FRONT REAR
Collegamenti Video Alternativi Conexiones de Vdeo Alternativas Alternatieve Video Aansluitingen
4: Ingressi Entradas De ingangen
COMPONENT VIDEO Y S-VIDEO CB
R DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT

COMPOSITE

VIDEO OUTPUTS

ROTEL RSX-972

L S-VIDEO R COMPOSITE LINE OUT REC IN LINE OUT VIDEO REC IN

R LINE OUT REC IN

R ANALOG OUTPUT
5: Collegamenti alla Zona 2 Conexiones de la Zona 2 Zone 2 aansluitingen

ZONE 2 IR

6: Antenna Conexin de las Antenas De antenne-aansluitingen

COMPONENT IN 2

1 R CD IN L INPUT R 1 SUB WOOFER TAPE OUT VIDEO IN 3 VIDEO OUT 2

S-VIDEO IN 3 4

3 COMPOSITE IN 4 5
7: Menu On-Screen Sistema de Visualizacin de Mens en Pantalla On-Screen-Mensysteem
INPUT SETUP LISTEN: Video 2 INPUT LABEL: INPUT: INPUT MODE: DIGITAL OUT: _ _ _ _ Coaxial Dolby 3 Coaxial _ 1 Stereo 1
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU UP KEY=up +/ KEY=change DWN KEY=down
ENT KEY=ENTER +/ KEY=char
SYSTEM STATUS LISTEN: RECORD: MODE: INPUT: VOLUME: Tuner CD Dolby Digital Coaxial 1 65
SPEAKER SETUP FRONT: CENTER: SURROUND: SUBWOOFER: Large Large Large Yes
DELAY SETUP Dolby Dolby Digital Pro Logic CENTER: 1ms R SURROUND: 15ms L SURROUND: 15ms 30ms 30ms