Rotel Speaker System RMZ 955 User Guide

RMZ-955

MULTI-ROOM

SYSTEM

MULTI-ZONE CUSTOM CONTROLLER RMZ-955

DIGITALLY CONTROLLED AUDIO PROCESSING

POPWOWERER

ZONE A

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ZONE B

ZONE C

ZONE D

AACCTITVIVEE CODE

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Installation & Operation

Manual

Operating

Instructions

begin on Page 23

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CONTENTS

RKP-901 Keypad _____________________________________ 17

Getting Started

RKP-901 Mounting

RKP-901 Data Connections

Controlling the Remote Zones

System Flexibility

System Highlights

Zone Connection Strategies __________________________ 18

Component Description_______________________________ 4

RMZ-955 Controller/Amplifier

System Planning _____________________________________ 4

Installation: Multi-controller Systems

AC Power ___________________________________________ 20

RR-952 IR Remote Control

RSM-901 Sensor/Display

RKP-901 Keypad

RSM-901/RKP-901 Combination

Placement

Connections:

IR Flood Emitter

IR Repeater Jacks

AC Connections

AC Link

Manual AC Override

Source Connections _________________________________ 20

IR Connections ______________________________________ 21

For 2 RMZ-955s (5 to 8 zones):

For 3 RMZ-955s (9-12 zones):

For 4 RMZ-955s (13-16 zones):

Exception: Multiple IR Flood Emitters

Paging Connections

System Wiring Considerations ________________________ 6

Data Cable and Connectors

Speaker Cables

Notes on multi-controller set-up______________________ 23

Zone Configuration ___________________________________ 7

Power Toggle Set-up

Source Component Set-up

“Engaged” Indicator

Basic Zone Complement

Loudspeakers

Installation: RMZ-955 Controller

System Set-up & Programming

AC Line Connections _________________________________ 8

Source Commands __________________________________ 24

Source Command Set-up ____________________________ 24

Power Toggle _______________________________________ 25

AC for the RMZ-955

AC for Source Components

Rotel RLC-900 AC line conditioner/switcher

Special AC features

Operating Instructions

Source connections __________________________________ 9

Source inputs

Source outputs

Speaker Connections ________________________________ 10

Preamp outputs _____________________________________ 11

Variable vs. Fixed Level

Data cable connections ______________________________ 12

Infrared Control System _____________________________ 13

Front Panel IR Flood Emitter

Rear Panel IR Repeaters

Paging Input ________________________________________ 14

RR-952 Hand-held Remote ___________________________ 26

Input Selector Buttons

Tuner control buttons

CD control buttons

Tape/Satellite TV control buttons

Video/LD control buttons

Mute

VOLUME UP/VOLUME DOWN

STBY

“X”

Paging Inhibit

RKP-901 Keypad _____________________________________ 28

Input Select commands

System commands

Source Control Commands

Installation: Zone Control Devices

RSM-901 Sensor/Display_____________________________ 15

RSM-901 Sensor/Display_____________________________ 29

RSM-901 Mounting

RSM-901 Data Connections

Battery Enable

Controls and Displays

Dot Matrix Display

Setting Alarm, Time, and Custom Functions

Zone Configuration

For Assistance ______________________________________ 31

Source Component Labels

Master/Slave Configuration

System Reset

Source Component Set-up

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MULTI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955

Getting Started

Component Description

The Rotel RMZ-955 Multi-Room Control System distributes audio

signals from a single set of source components to as many as

four separately controlled remote zones or listening areas. The

centrally located RMZ-955 controller/amplifier contains source

selection, microprocessor controlled communications circuitry

and independent preamplifier/power amplifiers for all zones.

RMZ-955 Controller/Amplifier

MULTI-ZONE CUSTOM CONTROLLER RMZ-955

DIGITALLY CONTROLLED AUDIO PROCESSING

POPWOWERER

Controlling the Remote Zones

ZONE

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ACTIVE CODE

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Users can select either of two ways to control remote zone op-

eration. The first is the RR-952 hand held remote. This generates

infrared (IR) control pulses read by the wall-mounted RSM-901

sensor/display. The RSM-901 sensor/display then transmits com-

mands to the RMZ-955 through hard-wired connections.

The RMZ-955 Controller/Amplifier is the heart of the RMZ-955

Multi-Room Control System, featuring:

The second method uses the wall-mounted RKP-901 keypad to

transmit commands directly to the RMZ-955. The RKP-901 is also

hard-wired to the RMZ-955 controller/amplifier.

• Four separate microprocessor-controlled stereo preamplifier/

power amplifier sections, one for each remote zone

• RCA inputs for up to four sources

Users can select a combination of sensor and keypad operation

for any zone. The system accepts inputs from up to three sensor/

displays and three keypads (for a total of six input devices) per

zone.

• “Loop through” RCA outputs which allow multiple RMZ-955 con-

trollers to be linked together for large systems up to 16 zones.

• RCA line level preamp outputs for use with external amplifier

systems. These outputs can be internally configured to provide a

variable level signal or a fixed level signal.

System Flexibility

The Rotel RMZ-955 Multi-Room Control System is exceptionally

flexible. In addition to the RMZ-955 controller/amplifier, a simple

two zone system might include just one RR-952 hand held con-

troller/RSM-901 IR sensor/display combination for one zone and

one RKP-901 keypad in the second.

• Screw-type quick connect speaker outputs

• Control data input for each zone is via industry-standard 6 pin

Methode connectors

In a more elaborate configuration, a single RMZ-955 accepts

commands from four separate zones via twelve IR sensor/dis-

plays and twelve keypads.

• 3.5 mm stereo jack “AC Link” connections for full system control

from any zone in large, multi-controller systems

• RCA output jack for RC-5 remote control protocol components

Up to four RMZ-955 controllers can be linked together for a sys-

tem with as many as sixteen independent zones.

• High power front panel IR flood emitter to transmit remote zone

commands to associated source components

System Highlights

• Four mini-plug IR repeater outputs

• Keypad or handheld remote operation of source components. No

programming required – built-in codes for Rotel and other popu-

lar components.

• Two polarized AC convenience outlets with 100 watts capacity

each: one switched to allow easy remote control of total system

power if desired, the other unswitched

• Single button operation for source selection and “play”.

• Full user control, including system standby from any zone.

• Built-in Paging input with muting in selected zones.

• Front panel LED indicators for Power On/Off, zone status, com-

mand pulse processing

• Near-universal Infra-red repeating system. Remote control avail-

able even when a zone is not active.

System Planning

• Alarm clock function with independent wake-up in each zone.

The RMZ-955 is designed to be used as a stand-alone control

center for a multi-zone distribution system using dedicated

source components. It features loop-through source connec-

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GETTING STARTED

You’ll find details of the display in the Set Up and Operation sec-

tions of this manual.

RR-952 IR Remote Control

NOTE: An RSM-901 connected to the Zone A data input MUST be

used during initial set-up.

RKP-901 Keypad

The RR-952 infrared remote control serves a dual purpose. In ad-

dition to providing dedicated pushbuttons for the most needed

functions of both the RMZ-955 controller/amplifier and source

components, it also serves as a quick set-up tool during initial

configuration.

The RKP-901 is a wall-mounted keypad for convenient remote

operation of the entire system. The keypad can be used as a

stand-alone control device, although it is most functional when

installed with the RSM-901 sensor-display. Its 12 key design is

the optimum balance between flexibility and simplicity, providing

single-key control of the system and source components (select-

ing and starting a CD player, for example). In addition, the

RKP-901 allows total system shut-down from a remote location. It

mounts conveniently in a standard single width wall box or in a

dual width box with a RSM-901 sensor/display. (see page 25)

The RR-952 has a special high intensity IR transmitter. In con-

junction with the system’s sensitive receiver modules, this trans-

mitter assures reliable operation under a wide variety of

conditions.

RSM-901 Sensor/Display

RSM-901/RKP-901 Combination

Mounting both the sensor/display and keypad in one double-

width wall box carries several advantages. It simplifies the in-

stallation. It also focuses the user on one location in each zone,

i.e. walk to the keypad or aim the hand held remote control at the

same wall-plate.

The wall-mounted RSM-901 Sensor/Display receives commands

from the RR-952 hand held remote and, after processing to en-

sure maximum data integrity, sends these codes to the RMZ-955

controller/amplifier.

In addition, the RSM-901 provides continuous system status in-

formation (source, time, volume setting, etc.) at each remote lo-

cation with a dot matrix display. Also available is a

programmable alarm function.

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MULTI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955

tions which allow linking additional RMZ-955 controllers for large

If the RMZ-955 is on an open shelf, the emitter’s signal must first

travel to an IR-reflective surface (an opposing wall, for example)

and then to the source component.

systems. Depending on the design of the associated compo-

nents, these pass-through source connections may alternatively

be used to “share” source components with a separate home

theater or audio system.

20 feet or less

AM/FM Tuner

Placement

Place the RMZ-955 on a stable surface in an equipment rack or

cabinet. Note that the RMZ-955 is slightly deeper than most

source components (tuners, CD players, cassette decks, etc.)

and should not generally be placed on top of these units.

Cassette Deck

CD Player

DVD Player

Connections:

RMZ-955 controller

Make sure that you have enough room to run all the connecting

cables and dress them appropriately behind the RMZ-955. Al-

though we’ll explain each connection fully in following sections

of this manual, glance through the following list of possible con-

nections and decide how much space you’ll need.

Keep total IR signal travel to 40' or less. Remember that it

must travel to a hard reflective surface and back again.

a) Four pair of RCA interconnects – one pair from each source.

b) Eight heavy gauge speaker cables (two for each zone).

Note: If an RSM-901 sensor display is located in the same room

as the RMZ-955 controller, it is essential that the output form the

front-panel IR flood emitter NOT reach the RSM-901 sensor. IR

loop problems can cause intermittent operation.

c) Four six-conductor + shield data cables, each terminated with

the proper IDC strip connector.

d) One shielded RCA to RCA interconnect for RC-5 remote control

code connection.

IR Repeater Jacks

The RMZ-955 also has four rear panel IR output jacks for use

with industry standard IR repeaters (made by Xantech and oth-

ers). The use of these external repeaters on each source compo-

nent is ideal in situations where output from the front panel flood

IR emitter is blocked from the source components by a door, full

depth shelf, etc. It is also an ideal solution when the front panel

flood emitter output could reach an RSM-901. When IR repeaters

are used, the front-panel flood emitter can be easily disabled.

e) One pair of RCA to RCA interconnects to power amplifiers from

each corresponding zone’s “Pre-out” terminals.

f) Up to four mini-plug (3.5 mm) cables from the RMZ-955’s “Infra

Red” outputs to remote IR transmitters.

g) Four more pair of RCA to RCA interconnect cables – one each to

the appropriate input of the next RMZ-955 in large multi-control-

ler systems.

h) Additional loudspeaker connections as required for systems us-

ing more than one RMZ-955 controller/amplifier.

System Wiring Considerations

i) 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable for AC “link” connections as required for

systems using more than one RMZ-955 controller/amplifier.

Data Cable and Connectors

The data path between the RMZ-955 controller/amplifier and

RSM-901 sensor/displays and RKP-901 keypads must be made

with cable with six insulated conductors plus a foil and/or

braided outer shield. We recommend a Belden 9536 equivalent

for best results. The RMZ-955 system data connectors work only

with cables using 24 gauge conductors. Make sure that all data

cables conform to this requirement.

j) Up to six “TX-FORM” terminal block jumper wires needed when

cascading multiple RMZ-955 controller/amplifiers.

We STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you attach a tag or strip to

each cable and wire to identify it (e.g. “To Input 3 from tape

deck.”). This will help in troubleshooting as well as make future

service calls or system add-ons much less frustrating.

Data cable termination is via industry-standard 6 pin IDC

connectors made by Methode and others. (The Methode part

number is 1300-106-424.) Data cable connection instructions are

found in the Installation section of this manual (see page 9).

IR Flood Emitter

The RMZ-955 has a high intensity front panel IR flood emitter de-

signed to transmit commands from the remote zones to the ap-

propriate source component. Although exact performance will

vary, this high power transmitter has an effective operating

range of approximately 40' under normal conditions.

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GETTING STARTED

Speaker Cables

Unshielded two conductor 18 gauge

(AWG) speaker wire is the minimum

acceptable standard for connections

between the RMZ-955 controller/

amplifier and zone loudspeakers. Par-

ticularly long runs may call for use of

heavier wire.

AM/FM Tuner

CD Player

Zone Configuration

Basic Zone Complement

Tape Deck

Each remote zone must include at

least one control device and a pair of

loudspeakers. The control device may

be a RR-952 hand held remote and an

RSM-901 sensor/display combination.

Or it can be a RKP-901 keypad, either

stand-alone or with a RSM-901.

LD/DVD Player

MULTI-ZONE CUSTOM CONTROLLER RMZ-955

DIGITALLY CONTROLLED AUDIO PROCESSING

POPWOWERER

Remember that the RSM-901 sensor/

display also provides useful visual

clues to total system operation and ad-

ditional convenience features. Most

zones will use multiple control devices,

with the combination of one RSM-901

sensor/display, one RKP-901 keypad,

and one RR-952 being the most com-

mon.

ZONE

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Living Room

RECEIVE

TUNER

VIDEO

AUX

MODE

HOUR

MIN

VOLUME

DISC

OFF

ALARM

MUTE

The RSM-901 sensor/display reads in-

frared signals generated by the RR-952

hand held remote and, after translating

them into a digital code that is highly

resistant to interference, sends them

to the RMZ-955 controller/amplifier.

The RKP-901 simply translates key

pushes into digital code before send-

ing them to the controller/amplifier.

RR-952

Family Room

RECEIVE

TUNER

VIDEO

AUX

MODE

HOUR

MIN

VOLUME

DISC

OFF

ALARM

MUTE

Loudspeakers

Bedroom

These will vary with installation

requirements and user expectations.

The RMZ-955’s amplifier sections are

optimized for impedance loads of four

ohms or higher.

TUNER

VIDEO

AUX

MODE

HOUR

MIN

VOLUME

DISC

OFF

ALARM

MUTE

Kitchen

TUNER

VIDEO

AUX

MODE

HOUR

MIN

VOLUME

DISC

OFF

ALARM

MUTE

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MULTI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955

The switched outlet provides the mechanism for “powering up”

Installation: RMZ-955 Controller

or “powering down” all of the source components from the re-

mote zones. We recommend plugging the AC power cords from

the source components into the switched outlet on the back of

the RMZ-955.

This section covers all hardware installation and configuration

issues related to the RMZ-955 controller, including wiring con-

nections for AC power, source connections, speaker connec-

tions, pre-amp connections, data cable connections to the

remote zones, Infrared control connections, and special features

such as the paging feature. The next section of the manual (see

page 12) covers similar topics related to the installation, wiring,

and hardware configuration of the zone control devices – the

RSM-901 Sensor/Display and the RKP-901 Keypad.

Rotel RLC-900 AC line conditioner/switcher

We strongly recommend the use of the RLC-900 AC line condi-

tioner/switcher to improve both the performance and convenient

operation of all system components. The RLC-900’s benefits in-

clude increased protection from AC power line surges and im-

proved system AC power management for proper turn-on and

turn-off sequences.

For the sake of simplicity, these two sections cover the installa-

tion of a basic 4-zone system with a single RMZ-955 controller,

since this is the most typical system configuration. There is a

separate section Installation: Multi-controller Systems (page 15)

that covers installation, wiring, and configuration topics related

to larger, more complex systems with multiple RMZ-955 control-

lers.

To incorporate the RLC-900, follow these steps:

a) Plug all system source components into the RLC-900’s “Digital

Equipment” or “Accessories” outlets as appropriate.

b) Plug the RMZ-955’s AC power cord into the RLC-900’s

“UNSWITCHED” outlet.

c) Plug the RLC-900’s “Control Cord” into the RMZ-955’s SWITCHED

AC Line Connections

outlet.

d) Plug the RLC-900’s “Main Power” cord into an unswitched AC

AC for the RMZ-955

outlet such as a wall receptacle, etc.

Plug the RMZ-955 controller/amplifier into an unswitched AC

source only, i.e. a wall outlet. It is essential for proper system op-

eration that the RMZ-955 be plugged into a constant source of

AC power, since it has “stand-by” circuitry that must receive

power for full control from any zone at any time.

When a system activation command is sent from a remote zone, the

RLC-900 turns on all source components automatically.

Special AC features

We recommend a powerline filter as the RMZ-955 contains a

number of microprocessor ICs that may benefit from the extra

protection afforded by a quality filter/surge protector.

Some source components power up in a standby mode when AC

power from a switched outlet turns them on. These components

require a separate command to fully activate them. The RMZ-955

has a built-in software function, called “power toggle” that can

handle this “power up” sequence, if necessary. This feature is

fully described in the System Set-up & Programming section of

this manual on page 22.

AC for Source Components

The RMZ-955 has two rear panel AC convenience outlets, one

switched and the other unswitched. These may be used to sup-

ply power for components used with the RMZ-955. Each outlet

carries a maximum load rating of 100 watts.

Unswitched AC outlet: The RMZ-955’s Unswitched AC outlet

supplies AC current whenever the RMZ-955 is plugged into a live

AC source. This outlet is NOT controlled by the setting of the

RMZ-955’s front panel power switch.

Switched AC outlet: This outlet provides a mechanism for con-

trolling AC power to other components, such as source compo-

nents. When the RMZ-955’s front panel switch is Off, the

switched AC outlet is also off. Even when the front panel switch

is turned On (i.e., when the RMZ-955 first powers up to

“Standby” mode), the switched outlet remains off until the

RMZ-955 receives a zone activation command from one of the

remote zones. The switched AC outlet then remains on until the

front panel power switch is turned Off or the RMZ-955 receives a

“system shutdown” command from a remote zone.

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INSTALLATION: RMZ-955 CONTROLLER

Note 1: The RMZ-955 does not accept a phono cartridge’s output

directly. If required, use a separate phono preamp (such as

Rotel’s RQ-970BX) to boost phono signal to line level.

Source connections

The RMZ-955 has four pair of RCA inputs for four source compo-

nents, as well as four pair of RCA “loop-through” outputs that

can send the source signals to other components.

Note 2: Use only FIXED LEVEL source outputs to the RMZ-955.

Source outputs

Source inputs

Each source input on the RMZ-955 has a matching pair of “loop-

through” output RCA jacks. The primary use of these “loop-

through” outputs is to pass the signal from each source

component to additional RMZ-955 controllers in large multi-zone

systems (see page 15 for details on installing large systems).

Connect LINE LEVEL sources (CD player, tuner, etc.) to the

RMZ-955’s rear panel inputs as follows.

Using shielded RCA-RCA cables, connect the source’s output to

the corresponding source input on the RMZ-955. Connect analog

outputs from the source components as indicated to assure

clear operation with both the RR-952 hand held remote and the

RKP-901 keypad:

In some cases, these “loop-through” outputs may alternatively

be used to “share” the source components with a separate

home theater or audio system. If the source is shared by another

system, connect each pair of RMZ-955 source outputs to the

appropriate inputs of the main system’s preamplifier as shown in

the hook-up illustration.

Tuner

CD player

Tape deck / DSS Satellite

CD2 / VCR / DVD / LD

➠

RMZ-955 Input 1

RMZ-955 Input 2

RMZ-955 Input 3

RMZ-955 Input 4

Note: The source sharing does not work with all combinations of

components. Specifically, home theater and audio systems with

micro-processor controlled source input switching may result in

problems such as interference or “mixing” between shared

sources.

Make sure to observe correct channel continuity from source to

RMZ-955. The RMZ-955’s RCA inputs are labelled for easy identi-

fication with Left Channel connections on the top row and Right

Channel connections on the bottom row.

TAPE MONITOR

IN OUT

INPUTS

CD AUX1

TUNER

AUX2

LINE OUT

PREAMPLIFIER

CAUTION

UNSWITCHED

SWITCHED

PAGING

WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

MULTI-ZONE CUSTOM CONTROLLER

MODEL NO. RMZ-955

POWER CONSUMPTION: 430W

LINK

WE1

WE2

WE3

WE4

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

AC120V

60HZ

4 OHM MINUMUM

LINK

OUT

DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED

IN ENGLAND

N/C RC-5

ZONE D

ZONE C

ZONE B

SPEAKERS SPEAKERS

PRE-OUT

INPUTS

ZONE A

SPEAKERS

PRE-OUT

SPEAKERS

PRE-OUT PRE-OUT

TRIGGER

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

LEFT RIGHT

DATA

1 2 3 4 5 6

DATA

TX-FORMAT

1 2 3 4 5 6

–

1 2 3 4 5 6

OUT

OUTPUT

RIGHT

LEFT

TUNER

Tuner connected to Source 1 input (with optional pass-through to preamp for shared use with separate system).

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MULTI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955

STOM CONTROLLER

4 OHM MINUMU

SPEAKER IMPED

Speaker Connections

NO. RMZ-955

SUMPTION: 430W

60HZ

The RMZ-955 is supplied with eight quick-connect screw termi-

nal plugs for speaker connections – one twin-terminal plug is

used for each speaker, two for each zone. Make the wire con-

nections from a speaker to a quick-connect plug and then insert

the plug into the appropriate receptacle on the back panel of the

RMZ-955, as illustrated.

ZON

ACTURED

D MANUF

NGLAND

SPEAKERS

RIGHT

SPEAKERS

RIGHT

ZONE C

LEFT

–

RE-OUT

LEFT

–

Strip back each speaker wire’s insulation by 1/4 inch. Insert the

bare wire into one “slot” on the quick-connect plug and secure

by tightening the corresponding clamping screw. Repeat for the

other conductor, making sure that there are no loose strands of

wire which could cause a short. Repeat for the second speaker

in zone one and then continue with the other zones.

1 2 3 4 5 6

Remember to observe proper polarity when connecting all loud-

speakers. The amplifier’s “+” output should connect to the

proper speaker’s “+” terminal. “Out of phase” loudspeaker hook-

ups (where one speaker in a stereo pair is inadvertently con-

nected “+” to “-” and vice versa) may not be immediately

noticeable but will not be as pleasing as a properly connected

stereo pair. BE CAREFUL AND BE PATIENT.

CAUTION

UNSWITCHED

SWITCHED

PAGING

WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

MULTI-ZONE CUSTOM CONTROLLER

MODEL NO. RMZ-955

POWER CONSUMPTION: 430W

LINK

WE1

WE2

WE3

WE4

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

AC120V

60HZ

4 OHM MINUMUM

OUT

DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED

IN ENGLAND

N/C RC-5

ZONE D

ZONE C

ZONE B

SPEAKERS SPEAKERS

PRE-OUT

INPUTS

ZONE A

SPEAKERS

PRE-OUT PRE-OUT

SPEAKERS

TRIGGER

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

PRE-OUT

LEFT RIGHT

DATA

1 2 3 4 5 6

DATA

1 2 3 4 5 6

TX-FORMAT

1 2 3 4 5 6

–

1 2 3 4 5 6

OUT

SPEAKERS

LINE IN

–

POWER

AMPLIFIER

LEFT

RIGHT

–

SPEAKER

INPUTS

SPEAKER

INPUTS

SPEAKER

INPUTS

SPEAKER

INPUTS

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

Speaker connections from Zone D of RMZ-955

Also showing Zone C preamp output connections

for use with optional power amplifier

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INSTALLATION: RMZ-955 CONTROLLER

The long runs from amplifier to speaker typically found in multi-

zone installations demand heavy gauge, low resistance speaker

wire. Small diameter wire reduces effective amplifier power and

adds substantial distortion to the audio signal. Avoid problems by

following these minimum recommendations:

RMZ-955 Circuit Board

back

ZONE A

ZONE B

ZONE C

ZONE D

Under 150'

150' - 300'

➠

18 gauge wire

16 gauge wire

Loudspeaker runs over 300' are discouraged.

front

P R E - O U T

1 5

L I N E D R I V E R

1 5

Preamp outputs

Two RCA jacks (Left and Right Channel) labeled “Pre-out” pro-

vide line level outputs for each of the four zones. These are pri-

marily used for systems with external power amplifiers driving

speakers in one or all of the remote zones.

LINE DRIVER

PRE-OUT

Each zone’s preamp output is fully buffered and may be used ei-

ther independently or along with the RMZ-955’s internal amplifi-

ers to provide additional flexibility for demanding installations.

Factory default:

variable level

pre-amp output

For fixed-level line-driver

output, remove module,

rotate 180° and reinstall

using other set of pins.

If a zone requires additional amplification, use standard RCA-

RCA shielded interconnects from these outputs to a separate

power amplifier’s unbalanced line inputs as shown in the hook-

up illustration on the preceding page. Connect the left channel

“Pre-out” jack to the left channel input on the power amplifier

for that zone; then repeat for the right channel connections.

Note that the side of the module with the actual electronic com-

ponents remains facing to the left side of the RMZ-955, regard-

less of which set of header pins you use. Also note that the pins

and the socket are labeled 1 — 15. Pin 1 is always inserted into

Socket 1, etc.

Note You can configure each of the four zones independently, by

rotating just its module. Some zones can be configured as vari-

able outputs, while others are reconfigured as fixed outputs by

reorienting some or all of the modules.

Variable vs. Fixed Level

As delivered, the preamp outputs are configured to provide a

variable level output, i.e. the volume level of the signal can be

adjusted with a volume control in each zone. Alternatively, the

pre-amp outputs for one or more zones can be converted to pro-

vide a fixed level line drive signal, i.e. a signal that is always at a

fixed gain (0.25dBV below that of the source component). This

may be useful in certain custom applications.

Converting the pre-amp outputs to fixed level operation requires

removing the top cover of the RMZ-955 and locating the four

“line driver” plug-in modules. Looking from the front of the unit,

these are small vertical circuit boards located in front of the heat

sink. They are labeled Zone A through Zone D, from left to right.

Notice that the modules are printed circuit boards that plug into

the main board. Each module has two rows of “pins”, one on the

bottom (which is plugged into a socket as delivered from the fac-

tory) and the other pointing up. To reconfigure from variable level

pre-amp outputs to fixed level pre-amp outputs, simply remove

the module from the socket on the main circuit board, rotate it

180 degrees, and reinsert it in the same socket using the row of

pins on the opposite end.

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MULTI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955

The supplied Methode connectors need to be crimped to lock to

the data cable’s 24 gauge conductors.

Data cable connections

Note: Do not use a screwdriver, metal ruler or knife blade to

“crimp” these connections. You may think these tools will work

but you will be mistaken. USE THE DEDICATED CRIMPING TOOL

SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THESE CONNECTORS. This tool is

available from Rotel.

Data communication to and from the RMZ-955 controller and the

remote zones’ RSM-901 sensor/displays and RKP-901 keypads is

by 6 conductor shielded cable.

Note: One, and only one, data cable runs from the RMZ-955 to

each zone. Multiple sensor/display and keypad combinations in

one zone should be wired via series connections detailed in the

section on Zone Connection Strategies (page 15).

• Strip about 1.5" of the outer cable insulation using a sharp knife.

Separate the outer shield from the conductors and trim it off

flush with the outer insulation, being careful not to trim off the

shield or “drain” wire.

We recommend the use of Belden 9536 cable or the equivalent.

The Methode data connectors supplied with the RMZ-955 only

accept cable with 24 gauge conductors.

• DO NOT strip insulation off the six individual conductors as the

connector automatically makes contact with the conductor core

when crimped.

Using cable with a foil and/or braided shield is absolutely essen-

tial in maintaining data integrity over the long runs between the

controller/amplifier and a zone’s control code generating de-

vices. Make sure that the shield is firmly connected at both the

RMZ-955 and at any command device terminal.

• Place the shield or “drain” wire into slot 1 of the connector.

Then, place the BLACK conductor immediately on top of the

drain wire in slot 1, hold them both in place and push the crimp-

ing tool handle until you hear a slight “click.” Both conductors

should now be locked into slot 1. The rachet action of the crimp-

ing tool ensures proper connection. The clicking sound tells you

that the connector slot contacts have pierced the conductor’s

insulation.

We recommend that you run each zone’s data cable and speaker

cables together to save time. There is absolutely no performance

penalty for doing so.

PROPER DATA CABLE TERMINATION IS CRITICAL. All connec-

tions for RMZ-955 and the remote zone’s RSM-901 sensor/dis-

plays and RKP-901 keypads use the color code shown in the

following illustration:

• Continue the process following the color code guide above until

all other conductors are locked in the appropriate connector

slots. Remember that slot 1 is the ONLY ONE to get the drain

wire and a conductor. All other slots receive only a conductor.

After attaching the cable conductors to the connector, insert it

into the appropriate zone’s 6 pin data terminal on the RMZ-955’s

rear panel. Be careful to center the connector over the terminal

pins before inserting.

DATA CONNECTOR

WIRING CODE

The maximum cable length for guaranteed operation is 300'.

Longer lengths may be practical in some installations with low

RF (radio frequency) and EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference).

Pin 1• black & shield

Pin 2• white

Pin 3• red

Pin 4• brown

Pin 5• blue

Pin 6• green

Connections are made

in the same order at

both ends of the cables.

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INSTALLATION: RMZ-955 CONTROLLER

To disable the IR flood emitter, remove the jumper wire between

screws 2 and 3 of the TX FORMAT terminal block located on the

lower right hand side of the RMZ-955’s rear panel.

Infrared Control System

The RMZ-955’s IR system provides extensive control flexibility

accepting remote control codes generated by keypads and/or

hand-held remotes, relaying them to the system controller, and

passing them along to the source components via a front-panel

flood emitter or individual remote IR emitters plugged into the

rear panel. However, please note the following points:

Optional remote IR emitters

for use in place of front panel

IR flood emitter. One required

for each source component.

CAUTION

WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The IR codes generated by the RR-952 hand held remote are

RMZ-955 “system specific” codes and ARE NOT the same codes

generated by a source component’s own controller, even for

functions that appear identical such as “CD play,” for example.

In other words, you can not use the RR-952 to directly control a

Rotel CD player but must use it through an RSM-901 sensor/dis-

play from a remote zone.

WE1

WE2

WE3

WE4

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

4 OHM MINUMUM

N/C RC-5

ZONE B

EAKERS SPEAKERS

PRE-OUT

ZONE A

SPEAKERS

PRE-OUT

RIGHT

LEFT RIGHT

DATA

1 2 3 4 5 6

TX-FORMAT

1 2 3 4 5 6

–

1 2 3 4 5 6

The RMZ-955 IR control system does the following:

• An RSM-901 sensor/display receives the remote’s code se-

quence and translates it into proprietary 5 bit digital code.

Remove this jumper to disable front

panel IR flood emitter.

• This digital code travels over the data cable to the RMZ-955

controller/amplifier.

NOTE: There is a very low intensity red LED mounted behind the

emitter’s window which flashes whenever it is transmitting IR

codes. Use this LED to verify the emitter’s operating status.

• The RMZ-955’s translator card restores the code’s original con-

figuration (when required) and sends it to both the IR flood emit-

ter and the rear panel IR outputs for use by the appropriate

source component.

Rear Panel IR Repeaters

In addition to passing RMZ-955 system codes, the IR system will

pass ALMOST any IR code sequence from an RSM-901 to a

source component. (These few exceptions use a non-standard

IR transmission frequency.) This allows you to control transport

functions of a VCR from a remote zone, for example, with the

VCR’s dedicated hand held remote.

In many system configurations, the most reliable, trouble-free

means of passing IR control codes to the source components is

with individual IR emitters, one for each source. Use these op-

tional repeaters in situations where the RMZ-955 will be located

some distance away from the source components or where the

IR flood emitter may have difficulty transmitting reliable source

control data. Disable the flood emitter when using the optional IR

remote emitters.

Front Panel IR Flood Emitter

The RMZ-955 features a front-panel flood emitter for sending IR

codes to the source components own front-panel IR sensors.

The RMZ-955 rear panel has four paralleled 3.5mm mini-plug

sockets labeled “TX OUTPUTS.” They accept standard “stick on”

IR emitter like Xantech’s Video Link 282-00. Plug a repeater into

one of the sockets and place it over the source component’s IR

sensor. Repeat for the other three sources.

Note: It is essential that the output of the front-panel flood emit-

ter NOT be allowed to reach an RSM-901 sensor/display. This

could result in an IR loop and unstable system operation includ-

ing “lock-up”

Note: Some source components, such as some Rotel sources, al-

low a direct connection from a 3.5 mm rear panel IR emitter con-

nection to a matching 3.5 mm connection on the source

component, eliminating the need for stick-on IR emitters.

RMZ-955s are shipped with the front panel IR flood emitter en-

gaged. However, there may be applications (system installations

on open shelves in very large, bright rooms, for example) where

the IR flood emitter might interfere with proper source compo-

nent operation or will not be particularly effective in communi-

cating control pulses. Or, there may be systems where an

RSM-901 display/sensor located in the same room as the RMZ-

955. In these cases, disable the front-panel flood emitter and use

individual IR emitters connected the RMZ-955’s rear panel and

placed over each source components IR sensor.

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MULTI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955

Paging Inhibit

Paging Input

The paging function is individually configurable for each zone.

The installer can select which Zones will receive or not receive

an announcement when the paging is activated. Each Zone has

an internal micro switch which is used to set the paging function

ON/OFF for that zone. These switches are accessed by removing

the top cover of the RMZ-955 by a qualified technician. Make

sure that the AC power line is disconnected before removing

the cover.

The paging input allows announcements to be made over the

system, and, if required, for Zones to be momentarily muted, in

conjunction with a doorbell or a phone system.

The paging feature needs to be activated from an external

source via the “paging trigger” RCA-type input jack on the back

of the RMZ-955. Any device which shorts the trigger input will

cause the controller to enter its paging mode. For example, a

doorbell, a phone system , or a keyed announcement micro-

phone system could provide this control.

RMZ-955 Circuit Board

back

The “Paging Audio In” RCA jack is connected to the audio output

of the announcement system (phone or microphone amplifier).

The “Paging Audio Output” jack can be connected to the Paging

Audio Input on a second controller (in a large multi-controller

system) or to the RCA input of an external amplifier.

ZONE A

ZONE B

ZONE C

ZONE D

front

PAGING ON

PAGING OFF

Notes:

If a Zone is in Standby (or is listening to Input 1, 2, or 3) and its

paging switch is set to OFF, the Zone will remain in its present

status when the paging is activated for the rest of the system. It

will not be muted and no announcement will be heard.

Door Bell

Relay

(if required)

If a Zone is listening to Input 4, the paging input will be heard

when activated, regardless of whether its paging switch is set to

ON or OFF.

trigger

audio

trigger

Phone

System

Microphone

Amplifier

UNSWITCHED

SWITCHED (RLC-900)

100W MAX AC 120V 60HZ 100W MAX AC 120V 60HZ

MULTI-Z

POW

DESIG

PAGING

ZONE D

INPUTS

SPEAKERS

PRE

TRIGGER

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

LEFT RIGHT

DATA

1 2 3 4 5 6

–

OUT

paging audio output to

paging audio input

on second RMZ-955

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INSTALLATION: ZONE CONTROL DEVICES

RSM-901 Mounting

Installation: Zone Control Devices

The RSM-901 Sensor/Display mounts in a single-width wall box

or in a double width box with the RKP-901 keypad.

PLACEMENT SUGGESTIONS: Exact placement will vary with

each installation but we strongly recommend AGAINST place-

ment where the RSM-901 will be exposed to direct sunlight, pow-

erful fluorescent illumination or the output of a high intensity

spotlight, etc. These light sources contain high levels of infrared

energy themselves and may cause intermittent operation by

saturating the RSM-901.

RSM-901 Sensor/Display

RECEIVE

Note: Avoid infrared “loops” by making sure that an RSM-901

sensor/display is not placed where it might pick up signals from

a source component’s IR repeater or the RMZ-955’s IR front

panel flood emitter.

MODE

HOUR

ALARM

MIN

Lastly, make sure that each RSM-901 is on a relatively uninter-

rupted “line-of-sight” path to all likely locations from which the

hand held RR-952 remote might be used. You’ll find the RSM-901/

RR-952 combination much less susceptible to signal interference

than other IR remote control links, but planning will ensure de-

pendable operation under an even wider variety of conditions.

RECEIVE

TUNER

VIDEO

TUNER

VIDEO

AUX

MODE

HOUR

MIN

VOLUME

DISC

OFF

DISC

OFF

ALARM

MUTE

OUT

CAUTION

UNSWITCHED

SWITCHED

WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

MULTI-ZONE CUSTOM CONTROLLER

MODEL NO. RMZ-955

POWER CONSUMPTION: 430W

LINK

WE1

WE2

WE3

WE4

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

AC120V

60HZ

4 OHM MINUMUM

OUT

DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED

IN ENGLAND

N/C RC-5

PAGING

ZONE D

ZONE C

ZONE B

SPEAKERS SPEAKERS

PRE-OUT

INPUTS

ZONE A

SPEAKERS

PRE-OUT

SPEAKERS

PRE-OUT PRE-OUT

TRIGGER

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

LEFT RIGHT

DATA

1 2 3 4 5 6

DATA

TX-FORMAT

1 2 3 4 5 6

–

1 2 3 4 5 6

OUT

OUT IN OUT IN

OUT

RECEIVE

TUNER

VIDEO

AUX

VIDEO

AUX

VIDEO

AUX

MODE

HOUR

MIN

MODE

HOUR

MIN

VOLUME

DISC

OFF

DISC

OFF

DISC

OFF

ALARM

MUTE

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RSM-901 Data Connections

Zone Configuration

Prepare the data cable with the supplied termination plug using

the same color coding as previously described for the RMZ-955.

Each RSM-901 must be configured or “addressed” as being in

Zone A, Zone B, Zone C, or Zone D. You select the proper zone by

setting Switches 1 & 2 on the DIP switch shown in the illustra-

tion. Use the following settings:

DIP SWITCH

See instructions for

configuration settings

Zone

A (default)

Switch 1

OFF

Switch 2

OFF

RESET SWITCH SW1

Press after changing

configuration

OFF

Source Component Labels

Each RSM-901 must be configured to display the correct label for

each source component. It always displays “Tuner” for source

input 1 and “CD” for source input 2. However, source input 3 can

display “Tape” or “Sat” depending on the setting of Switch 3 and

source input 4 can display “CD2”, “VCR”, “Ld”, or “DVD” de-

pending on the setting of Switch 4 and Switch 5. Use the follow-

ing settings:

OFF

Source Input 3

Tape (default)

Sat

Switch 3

OFF

OUT

Source Input 4

CD2

Switch 4

Switch 5

VCR

DVD (default)

OFF

JUMPER 1

install jumper

to enable battery

backup

INPUT DATA CONNECTOR

Connect to RKP-901 Keypad or

slave RSM-901 display/sensor

OUTPUT DATA CONNECTOR

Connect to RMZ-955

controller/amplifier

Note: Remember to set these switches on all RSM-901s.

Note that each RSM-901 has two data terminals labeled “In” and

“Out” respectively. Connect the remote zone end of the data

cable from the RMZ-955 to the “Out” connector on the RSM-901.

Master/Slave Configuration

Each RSM-901 must be configured as a Master or Slave by set-

ting Switch 6. Because it is possible to have more than one

RSM-901 in any zone, follow the simple rules to ensure that the

required functions are available:

The “In” connector is used to “daisy-chain” additional RSM-901

display/sensors or RKP-901 keypads in the same zone. See Zone

Connection Strategies on page 15 for details.

Each zone used in a system must have a Master RSM-901. In a

zone with more than one RSM-901, only one must be set as a

Master and each other must be set as a Slave. The Master must

be the first device on the data cable to the zone from the

RMZ-955.

A number of configuration settings must be made using the

switches and jumpers on the back of the RSM-901. These are de-

tailed below.

Battery Enable

The Master/Slave settings for Switch 6 are:

Each RSM-901 has a rechargeable back-up battery which main-

tains the clock and configuration information when power to the

controller is switched off. When fully charged, the battery will

then maintain the configuration information for several weeks.

Master/Slave

Master

Slave

Switch 6

OFF (default)

The battery must be enabled when the RSM-901 is installed. To

enable the battery, place the jumper JP1 to link the two pins as

shown in the illustration above.

Note: Clock and Alarm functions can only be set from a Master.

Note: After initial installation, leave the RMZ-955 turned on con-

tinuously for a few days to ensure that the battery is charged.

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System Reset

After changing any of the above configurations, reset the

RSM-901 by pressing the RESET switch (SW1). This is essential

to allow the new setting to take effect.

RECEIVE

TUNER

VIDEO

AUX

Source Component Set-up

After installation, refer to System Set-up and Programming (page

21) for configuring the proper data codes for source component

operation.

MODE

HOUR

MIN

VOLUME

DISC

OFF

ALARM

MUTE

Remember that an RSM-901 connected to the Zone A data cable

terminal MUST be used for initial set-up, particularly in systems

where non-Rotel source components are included.

Note: After completing the installation and component set-up,

power down the system, wait approximately 30 seconds, and

then power it up again. Test all functions.

RKP-901 Data Connections

RKP-901s do not need to be set for particular zones or configured

as Master/Slaves because they do not display zone or system

status information.

Data cable terminations and connections are made the same

way as previously detailed. As does the RSM-901, each RKP-901

has two data terminals (“In” and “Out”) located at the bottom of

its circuit board. Connect the “Out” terminal, either to the “In”

terminal of an RSM-901 in the zone, or to the RMZ-955 controller

if the zone does not have a RSM-901.

RKP-901 Keypad

TUNER

VIDEO

AUX

VOLUME

DISC

OFF

MUTE

RKP-901 Mounting

OUT

The RKP-901 keypad mounts in a wall box in the same manner as

the RSM-901 sensor/display. There are no restrictions on where

the RKP-901 can be located. Common sense and user conve-

nience should be the determining factors. Alternatively, the

RKP-901 can be mounted in a double-width wall box with an

RSM-901 sensor/display. This is the most sensible arrangement

from an installation viewpoint (fewer cable runs) but may not be

practical in all rooms.

INPUT DATA CONNECTOR

Connect from output of

RKP-901 or subsequent

RSM-901 in the zone.

OUTPUT DATA CONNECTOR

Connect to RSM-901 Input

or to RMZ-955 if used

without RSM-901

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MULTI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955

Installation: Multi-controller Systems

Zone Connection Strategies

Each RMZ-955 provides independently controlled audio distribu-

tion from four sources to four separate zones. To satisfy the re-

quirements of more elaborate systems, up to four RMZ-955s can

be cascaded to build a system with as many as 16 independent

zones. Under these circumstances, all RMZ-955 controller/ampli-

fiers share one set of four source components.

Each zone will support up to three RSM-901s and three

RKP-901s. All of the command devices for one zone should con-

nect to each other in serial fashion using their appropriate cir-

cuit board-mounted “In” and “Out” terminals.

Each RSM-901 signals when it receives and processes a com-

mand. This happens regardless of whether the command was

generated by a keypad or a hand held remote. However, a key-

pad located “downstream” of a sensor/display will not trigger

that sensor’s command processing indicator.

When system complexity calls for more than one RMZ-955, we

have no cautions about stacking controller/amplifiers on top of

each other. As long as there is sufficient room to allow relatively

unrestricted air flow, heat should not be a problem.

Whenever possible, we suggest that you configure each zone so

that all keypads are “upstream” from all sensor/displays. Al-

though not always practical depending on the zone configura-

tion, this arrangement will reduce user confusion.

In most respects, installing a multi-controller system is no differ-

ent than a single controller system. Source input connections,

speaker output connections, data cable connections to the re-

mote zones, and other configuration steps are essentially the

same. Review Installation: RMZ-955 Controller (page 5) for com-

plete information.

Regardless of other considerations, we suggest that you always

wire an RSM/RKP double wall box so that the RSM is located

“downstream” from adjacent RKP (i.e., between the RKP and the

RMZ-955 controller/amplifier). This assures that the sensor/dis-

play always signals the user when the adjacent keypad is used.

There are, however, some additional considerations and installa-

tion steps required for a system with multiple RMZ-955 control-

lers. These steps all deal with the need to link the controllers:

Installation is the first step towards enjoying an RMZ-955 system.

Proper set-up ensures that the RMZ-955 will function optimally

with all associated source components and provide total system

control.

a) AC connections for fully-integrated system control

b) Sharing four sources among all controllers

c) Passing IR commands from one controller to the rest

d) Linking special features like system-wide paging

All hookup instructions in this section assume that Zones 1-4

will be handled by the first RMZ-955 (called “A”), Zones 5-8 by

the RMZ-955 immediately above it (“B”), Zones 9-12 by third

unit (“C”), and Zones 13-16 by the top unit (“D”). In most cases,

we do not illustrate all four controllers, as additional controllers

are merely added in the same fashion as the second or third con-

troller.

There is no functional distinction between the first RMZ-955 and

additional controllers in a system. However, for convenience and

simplicity, we assume that the first controller will handle some

additional responsibilities, such as source inputs and sending IR

signals to the sources. This approach makes it easy on the in-

staller, particularly when starting with a single RMZ-955 and later

expanding with additional controllers. Essentially, the work done

installing a single RMZ-955 remains unchanged and additional

zones are handled by “add-on” RMZ-955 controllers.

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INSTALLATION: MULTI-CONTROLLER SYSTEMS

Optional +5V external trigger

RMZ-955 "C"

CAUTION

UNSWITCHED

SWITCHED

WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

MULTI-ZONE CUSTOM CONTROLLER

MODEL NO. RMZ-955

POWER CONSUMPTION: 430W

LINK

WE1

WE2

WE3

WE4

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

AC120V

60HZ

4 OHM MINUMUM

OUT

DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED

IN ENGLAND

N/C RC-5

PAGING

ZONE D

ZONE C

ZONE B

SPEAKERS SPEAKERS

PRE-OUT

INPUTS

ZONE A

SPEAKERS

PRE-OUT

SPEAKERS

PRE-OUT PRE-OUT

TRIGGER

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

LEFT RIGHT

DATA

1 2 3 4 5 6

DATA

1 2 3 4 5 6

DATA

1 2 3 4 5 6

TX-FORMAT

1 2 3 4 5 6

–

1 2 3 4 5 6

OUT

RMZ-955"B"

CAUTION

UNSWITCHED

SWITCHED

WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

MULTI-ZONE CUSTOM CONTROLLER

MODEL NO. RMZ-955

POWER CONSUMPTION: 430W

LINK

WE1

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

AC120V

60HZ

4 OHM MINUMUM

OUT

DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED

WE2

WE3

WE4

IN ENGLAND

N/C RC-5

PAGING

ZONE D

SPEAKERS

ZONE C

ZONE B

INPUTS

ZONE A

PRE-OUT PRE-OUT

SPEAKERS SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

TRIGGER

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

PRE-OUT

LEFT RIGHT

LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT

LEFT RIGHT

DATA

1 2 3 4 5 6

DATA

1 2 3 4 5 6

DATA

1 2 3 4 5 6

DATA

1 2 3 4 5 6

TX-FORMAT

1 2 3 4 5 6

–

OUT

RMZ-955 "A"

CAUTION

UNSWITCHED

SWITCHED

WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

MULTI-ZONE CUSTOM CONTROLLER

MODEL NO. RMZ-955

POWER CONSUMPTION: 430W

LINK

WE1

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

AC120V

60HZ

4 OHM MINUMUM

OUT

DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED

WE2

WE3

WE4

IN ENGLAND

N/C RC-5

PAGING

ZONE D

SPEAKERS

ZONE C

ZONE B

INPUTS

ZONE A

PRE-OUT PRE-OUT

SPEAKERS SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

TRIGGER

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

PRE-OUT

LEFT RIGHT

LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT

LEFT RIGHT

DATA

1 2 3 4 5 6

DATA

1 2 3 4 5 6

DATA

1 2 3 4 5 6

DATA

1 2 3 4 5 6

TX-FORMAT

1 2 3 4 5 6

–

OUT

Source component

OUTPUT

RIGHT

LEFT

TUNER

For multi-contoller systems, connect source sharing links (connections

shown on left side), AC control links (connections shown in center),

and IR repeater links (connections shown on right side).

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MULTI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955

“power down” command is given from any zone, the RMZ-955

controllers go into Standby mode, the rear panel switched AC

outlets are shut off, and this control signal goes to 0V.

AC Power

Multiple controller systems require handling AC connections in a

way that allows any zone to “power up” or “power down” the

system. In other words, there must be a provision for zones con-

nected to additional RMZ-955 controllers to control the system’s

switched AC outlets.

This external trigger requires the same 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack

as the “AC Link” connections. The “tip” of the connector carries

the +5V DC control voltage.

Manual AC Override

A special feature of the RMZ-955, called “AC Link” simplifies the

installation of multi-controller systems with a simple control line

connection between units for AC control.

There is a provision to manually override the “AC Link” control of

the switched outlets. While not common, there may be custom

system configurations where being able to manually power up all

of the switched outlets and components connected to them.

AC Connections

To enable the manual override, connect Pin 1 and Pin 6 of the

rear panel TX FORMAT jumper block with a jumper wire. As long

as these two pins are connected, the switched AC outlets on all

RMZ-955’s will be powered on. When the two pins are uncon-

nected, control of the AC outlets will revert to standard control

from the zones, depending on whether the system has been acti-

vated from a zone or not.

Plug all RMZ-955 controllers into unswitched AC outlets, provid-

ing a constant AC supply.

Plug all source components into the switched outlets located on

the rear panels of the RMZ-955 controllers. As in a single-con-

troller system, the recommended approach is to use a Rotel RLC-

900 power conditioner/switcher in conjunction with the first

RMZ-955’s rear panel outlets. This allows the first RMZ-955 to

handle all AC switching for the system.

In practice, the manual override jumper described above would

be replaced with a simple single-pole switch connected be-

tween Pin 1 and Pin 6 of the “TX-FORM” block. When the switch

is closed, manual override is active. When the switch is open,

activation of the AC outlets reverts to standard zone control.

With the “AC Linking” feature, it is also possible to plug source

components into any switched outlet on the rear panel of any

RMZ-955. All of these outlets are controlled in unison. When the

system is “powered up” from any zone, the switched outlets on

the first RMZ-955 and all other controllers are turned on. When a

“power down” command is sent, all RMZ-955’s go into standby

and their rear panel switched outlets are turned off.

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AC Link

Unified AC control in multi-controller systems is achieved by a

special “AC Link” connection from the first RMZ-955 to the sec-

ond and so on down the line. This connection uses standard 3.5

mm stereo mini-jacks at both ends of a 3-conductor cable.

To manually turn on all

switched AC outlets, connect

pins 1 & 6 with a jumper

or closed switch

For automatic system

control of switched AC

outlets, remove jumper

or open switch

Note: It is essential to use a stereo mini-jack for the “AC Link”

connection between controllers (such as Radio Shack #274-389).

Do not substitute a mono 2-conductor cable.

Note: In multi-controller systems, Pin 6 must be connected from

the first controller to the Pin 6 on the next, and so on daisy-

chainging all RMZ-955s to enable the manual override.

To make the connection, plug one end of the 3.5 mm stereo cable

into the 3.5 mm jack labeled “Link Out” on the first RMZ-955.

Then plug the other end of the cable into the jack labeled “Link

In” on the second RMZ-955. Then link the second RMZ-955 by

connecting its “Link Out” to the third RMZ-955’s “Link In” jack

with another cable. And, so on until there is an “AC Link” con-

nection between all RMZ-955 controllers.

Source Connections

Multi-controller systems share the same four source compo-

nents. Therefore, it is necessary to pass the signal from each

source to all of the RMZ-955 controllers in a system.

External 5V Trigger: Once you have completed all of the “AC

Link” connections, the “Link Out” connector on the last RMZ-955

is still available. This jack can provide a +5V D.C. control voltage

that could be used to activate external devices in an elaborate

custom system. When the Rotel system is activated from any

zone, this control signal goes to +5V. When the total system

Connect all sources to the first RMZ-955 per the instructions as

shown Installation: RMZ-955 Controller on page 6.

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Then, using standard shielded RCA-RCA audio interconnet

cables, connect Source 1’s “loop through” outputs on the first

RMZ-955 “A” to the corresponding Source 1 inputs on the sec-

ond RMZ-955 “B”. Repeat this procedure for all four sources.

Use the following connections for multiple RMZ-955 systems:

For 2 RMZ-955s (5 to 8 zones):

• Remove the jumper between terminals 2 & 3 of the TX FORMAT

block on RMZ-955 “B” to disable its IR flood emitter. Leave the

jumper in place on RMZ-955 “A” if you are using its front-panel flood

emitter. Remove the jumper if you are using remote IR emiiters con-

nected to the back panel of RMZ-955 “A”.

If a system requires a third RMZ-955, repeat this procedure but,

this time, connect the “loop-though” source output on the sec-

ond RMZ-955 “B” to the corresponding input on the third

RMZ-955 “C” and so for a fourth controller “D”.

• Link IR signals to the first controller by connecting terminal 3 of

the RMZ-955 “B” TX FORMAT block to terminal 4 on RMZ-955

“A”. This completes the IR signal link to the IR flood or “remote”

emitter on RMZ-955 “A”.

NOTE: It is important to observe proper channel continuity when

connecting source components to more than one RMZ-955.

RMZ-955

"A"

RMZ-955

"B"

IR Connections

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Systems with multiple RMZ-955 controllers follow generally the

same approach to distributing IR signals to the source compo-

nents as a single RMZ-955 system. Therefore, review the section

on IR installation, particularly on the choice of using the front-

panel flood emitter or the back-panel “remote” emitter connec-

tions.

Use this jumper arrangement with 3 RMZ-955 controllers.

Disables the IR flood emitters on all but the first controller.

Remove gray jumper if using back panel IR repeaters

from the first RMZ-955 instead of the flood emitter.

When 2 or more RMZ-955s are used in the same system, we sug-

gest that you connect them so that only the first RMZ-955 distrib-

utes IR commands to the source components and that the IR

emitter functions of all additional RMZ-955 controllers is dis-

abled. This avoids potential interference leading to erratic

operation, particularly when using the front panel IR flood emit-

ters.

For 3 RMZ-955s (9-12 zones):

• Remove the jumpers between terminals 2 and 3 of the TX FOR-

MAT blocks on RMZ-955 “B” and “C” to disable their flood emit-

ters. Leave the jumper in place on the first RMZ-955 “A” to use

its front-panel flood emitter. Remove this jumper as well do dis-

able the flood emitter when using remote IR emitters.

Note: This is a suggestion only and not a hard and fast rule.

There may be some unusual system layouts which benefit from

multiple RMZ-955s distributing IR to the sources. This option is

covered below as an exception to the standard practice.

• Connect terminal 3 of the RMZ-955 “C” TX FORMAT block to

terminal 4 on RMZ-955 “B”.

• Connect terminal 3 of the RMZ-955 “B” TX FORMAT block to

terminal 4 on RMZ-955 “C”. This completes the signal link to the

IR flood emitter on RMZ-955 “A” from the other two RMZ-955s.

The general approach to configuring IR connections for multi-

controller systems involves three steps:

RMZ-955

"A"

RMZ-955

"B"

RMZ-955

"C"

a) Configure the first RMZ-955 “A” to distribute IR codes to the

sources (either through its front-panel flood emitter or its “re-

mote” IR emitters as described in the section on installing single

controller systems.

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b) Disable the flood emitter on all other RMZ-955 controllers by re-

moving the “TX-Form” jumper connecting Pins 2 and 3.

Use this jumper arrangement with 3 RMZ-955 controllers.

Disables the IR flood emitters on all but the first controller.

Remove gray jumper if using back panel IR repeaters

from the first RMZ-955 instead of the flood emitter.

c) Relay IR codes from additional RMZ-955 controllers to the first

one by installing a series of jumper wires connected to the “TX-

Form” terminal block as outlined below.

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For example, the gray jumper wire in the following illustration is

used to activate the front-panel flood emitter on RMZ-955 “B” in

addition to “A”.

For 4 RMZ-955s (13-16 zones):

• Remove the jumpers between terminals 2 and 3 of the TX FOR-

MAT blocks on RMZ-955 “B” and “C” and “D” to disable their

flood emitters. Leave the jumper in place on the first RMZ-955

“A” to use its front-panel flood emitter. Remove this jumper to

disable the flood emitter when using back panel IR repeaters.

RMZ-955

"A"

RMZ-955

"B"

RMZ-955

"C"

RMZ-955

"D"

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• Connect terminal 3 of the RMZ-955 “D” TX FORMAT block to

terminal 4 on RMZ-955 “C”.

• Connect terminal 3 of the RMZ-955 “C” TX FORMAT block to

terminal 4 on RMZ-955 “B”.

Use this jumper arrangement to enable the front

panel IR flood emitters on the first two RMZ-955s.

• Connect terminal 3 of the RMZ-955 “B” TX FORMAT block to

terminal 4 on RMZ-955 “C”. This completes the signal link to the

IR flood emitter on RMZ-955 “A” from the other two RMZ-955s.

Here, the gray jumper wire is used to activate the flood emitter

on all four RMZ-955 controllers:

RMZ-955

"A"

RMZ-955

"B"

RMZ-955

"C"

RMZ-955

"D"

RMZ-955

"A"

RMZ-955

"B"

RMZ-955

"C"

RMZ-955

"D"

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TX-FORMAT

1 2 3 4 5 6

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1 2 3 4 5 6

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1 2 3 4 5 6

TX-FORMAT

1 2 3 4 5 6

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Use this jumper arrangement with 4 RMZ-955 controllers.

Disables the IR flood emitters on all but the first controller.

Remove gray jumper if using back panel IR repeaters

from the first RMZ-955 instead of the flood emitter.

Use this jumper arrangement to enable the front

panel IR flood emitters on all four RMZ-955s.

Paging Connections

Exception: Multiple IR Flood Emitters

When using the Paging feature in a multi-controller system, two

additional installation steps are required. See page 11 for an

overview of the paging feature.

As stated above, the general practice is to send IR commands to

the source components from only the first RMZ-955 and to dis-

able the flood emitters on all other RMZ-955 controllers. The pur-

pose of this rule is to prevent IR signals from two different flood

emitters interfering with each other and confusing the source

component.

a) To trigger the muting and/or paging function, it is necessary to

connect the Paging Trigger input to all RMZ-955 controllers. This

requires making multiple connections from whatever device or

mechanism is used to supply a shorting input.

An exception to this general rule might arise in systems where

some source components are housed in one closed cabinet and

others in a different closed cabinet. In this case, you may wish to

use two or more RMZ-955 controllers, one in each cabinet, to

distribute the IR signals from their flood emitters to the source

components.

b) For announcements to be heard in all zones connected to all

RMZ-955s, the paging audio signal must be distributed to all con-

trollers. This can be done by connecting the Paging Audio Output

on the first RMZ-955 to the Paging Audio Input on the second

RMZ-955, using a standard RCA to RCA interconnect cable. Re-

peat this connection from the second to the third controller and

from the third to the fourth, if necessary.

This can be accomplished with a jumper wire from Terminal 2 of

the first RMZ-955’s TX-Form block to Terminal 2 on any other

RMZ-955 that needs to have its front-panel flood emitter acti-

vated.

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Notes on multi-controller set-up

Power Toggle Set-up

We recommend in systems with multiple RMZ-955 controllers

(with full AC control from any Zone) that you select source com-

ponents that do not require a “power toggle” command, i.e. com-

ponents that fully power up when AC power is applied, instead of

going into a standby mode.

If sources requiring a “power toggle” command are used, only

one RMZ-955 controller should have the “power toggle” feature

activated (i.e. set to “y” during setup). Make sure that the

“Power Toggle” command is DEACTIVATED for all other

RMZ-955(s).

Even though the default “Power Toggle” setting is OFF, verify that

this has not changed by temporarily connecting an RSM-901 to

the Zone A data terminal of each remaining RMZ-955, entering

Set-up Mode as outlined and pressing the RLC-900 “n” (for No)

key. Continue to hold the “n” key and press the other set-up key

“y” to exit setup.

This is a critical step in a system using multiple RMZ-955s. If

the “Power Toggle” is not deactivated for the additional

RMZ-955(s), source components will not turn on and off properly

— in fact, source components may actually turn off when

RMZ-955s turn on.

Source Component Set-up

Programming of command code sets for source components is

covered in the following section of the manual. However, keep in

mind that in systems with multiple RMZ-955 controllers, it will be

necessary to reprogram these codes for each RMZ-955 in the

system. This must be done from an RSM-901 sensor display con-

nected to Zone A on each controller.

“Engaged” Indicator

The “Engaged” indicator on a remote zone’s RSM-901 sensor/

display(s) will indicate other same-source users only in zones

connected to that particular RMZ-955 controller/amplifier.

For example, in an 8-zone system using two RMZ-955s, a CD lis-

tener in Zone 7 (connected to the second RMZ-955) would have

no indication that another user in Zone 2 (connected to the first

RMZ-955) was listening to the same source. If a third listener in

Zone 4 then selected CD, only the listeners in Zones 2 and 4 (both

connected to the same RMZ-955) would know that someone else

was sharing the same source.

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b) Select an input (Tuner, CD, Tape/Sat, or VCR/DVD) on the RR-952

System Set-up & Programming

so that the corresponding label shows on Zone A’s RSM-901 sen-

sor/display.

c) Place the Set-up Card over the RR-952’s pushbuttons.

Source Commands

d) With the RR-952 pointing at the RSM-901 sensor/display, enter

“Set-up” mode by pushing both Set-up buttons simultaneously

for a few seconds until the RSM-901 displays “Set ?”, indicating

that the system is awaiting further instructions.

The RMZ-955 is factory set for use with Rotel source components,

including Rotel multi-disc CD players. No adjustments are neces-

sary for these components.

In addition to Rotel source components, the RMZ-955 can be set

to operate the following:

Input 1 Tuners:

Input 2 CD:

Rotel, Sony, Pioneer, Yamaha, Denon

Rotel, Sony, Pioneer, Yamaha, Denon, RC5

Input 3 Tape Deck: Rotel, Sony, Pioneer, Yamaha, Denon

Satellite TV: RCA, Sony

Input 4 CD 2:

Sony, Pioneer

Laser Disc: Pioneer

TUNER

FAV STN

STOP

–

PRESETS

SKIP

VCR:

Sony, Panasonic

DVD Player: Pioneer, Toshiba

RANDOM

DISC

Note 1: Assign each type of component to the input specified

above so that the label displayed by the RSM-901 (Tuner, CD,

etc.) matches the component when each input is selected.

Note 2: Two CD players of the same brand cannot be used in the

same system. Chose a different brand for CD.2

TAPE/SAT

VIDEO/LD

STOP

PAUSE

–

CHNL

VOL

STBY

Source Command Set-up

MUTE

a) Locate Zone A’s RSM-901 sensor/display. Source command sets

cannot be changed from any other Zone or even from Zone A’s

keypad. If in doubt, send a command with the RR-952 hand held

remote and monitor Zone A’s green Code LED on the RMZ-955’s

front panel: it will flash when the RMZ-955 recognizes and

processes a command.

RR-952

Note: Remember that any RSM-901 sensor/display can be con-

nected to the Zone A data terminal for this procedure. Even if

Zone A is equipped with a wall mounted sensor/display, it is

probably more convenient to temporarily disconnect the data

cable from that unit and substitute another RSM-901 placed near

the RMZ-955 and source components.

To avoid the possibility of an IR loop when using an RSM-901 lo-

cated near the RMZ-955, temporarily remove the jumper be-

tween Terminals 2 and 3 of the TX FORMAT terminal block on the

rear panel of the RMZ-955. Also make sure that any RSM-901

used in this set-up sequence has the circuit board DIP switches

set for Zone A and “Master” (See page 13).

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e) Push the desired command code button for the component you

want to change. The available choices for that input are grouped

together on the Set Up Card. Upon receiving your selection, the

RSM-901 will display one of the following characters to indicate

your choice of custom command sets:

Power Toggle

If you choose to power source components from the RMZ-955’s

Switched AC outlet and your system includes components which

normally power on in a standby mode, you will need to ACTIVATE

the RMZ-955’s software-based “Power Toggle” command.

Rotel Tuner

Rotel CD Changer RCC-945

Pioneer LD/DVD

Rotel Tape Deck

Sony Tuner

The “Power Toggle” command fully activates these components

even though they usually go into a quiescent or Standby mode

when first plugged into the wall or when AC power becomes

available.

Sony CD

Sony CD 2

Sony Tape Deck

Pioneer Tuner

Pioneer CD

Source components connected through a switched outlet or the

RLC-900 are totally disconnected from AC when the outlets are

switched off. Consequently, when the RMZ-955 first activates the

source components, some go into a “standby” mode where a

few sensors and microprocessors are powered but where major

circuitry blocks are still inactive. The “Power Toggle” command

tells the sensors and microprocessors to “wake up” the rest of

the component.

Pioneer CD 2

Pioneer Tape Deck

Yamaha Tuner

Yamaha CD

Panasonic VCR

Yamaha Tape Deck

Denon CD

Sony VCR

Denon Tape Deck

Denon Tuner

The following steps will illustrate how the “Power Toggle” com-

mand works:

• RMZ-955 in “Standby” mode, source components OFF.

Rotel CD Changer RCC-935

RCA DSS Sat TV

Toshiba DVD

• Zone activation command received. RMZ-955 ON, Switched AC

outlet activated, source components switched ON or to

“Standby” mode.

Sony DSS Sat TV

f) Repeat the above procedure for the other inputs. After you’ve se-

lected the command codes for all the component categories you

wish to change, exit “Set-up” by holding the right-hand SET-UP 2

button and pushing the left-hand SET-UP 1 button. The word

“SAVE” will appear on the RSM-901 display to indicate that the

new configuration has been memorized.

• RMZ-955 sends “Power Toggle” command to source compo-

nents. “Power Toggle” triggers change from “Standby” to “On”.

• All source components ready for remote zone use.

The “Power Toggle” command default is OFF but it can be easily

activated. “Power Toggle” is activated or deactivated depending

on which of the two SET-UP bottons is pressed first when exiting

the Set-up Mode. Press the “y” (for Yes) key first to activate

“Power Toggle”. Continue holding the “y” key and press the “n”

key to exit Set-up. This activates the RMZ-955’s software-based

“Power Toggle” command.

g) For the new command sets to take effect, the RMZ-955 must be

turned OFF (using the front panel power button) and then turned

ON again after 30 seconds.

All changes are stored in non-volatile memory and can not be

accidentally erased, even by unplugging the RMZ-955. The only

way to change command code operation is to access Set-up

mode again.

If source components are powered directly from an AC wall out-

let, make sure the “Power Toggle” command is DEACTIVATED

(the RMZ-955’s default condition) and that any source compo-

nents featuring a “Standby” mode are “ON” before using the

RMZ-955. To deactivate “Power Toggle”, press and hold the “n”

key first. Then, press the “y” key to exit Set-up.

Note: See Page 5 for further details on the “Power Toggle” com-

mand required when the RMZ-955 system (and associated

source components) use the switched outlet or recommended

RLC-900 Power Line Conditioner as an AC power source.

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Operating Instructions

RR-952 Hand-held Remote

As detailed in above, the RMZ-955 should ALWAYS be plugged

into an uninterruptable AC source. This ensures that essential

RMZ-955 system benefits such as remote controlled zone activa-

tion and source selection are always available. Zone control de-

vices (the RKP-901 keypad and RSM-901 sensor/display) are

powered from the data cables and are always active as long as

the RMZ-955 is connected to AC.

The RR-952 remote provides easy and convenient system opera-

tion from any zone equipped with a RSM-901 sensor/display. You

will find that the RR-952/RSM-901’s operating range is longer and

the angle of acceptance is wider than with many other hand held

controllers. This increased operating convenience is a direct re-

sult of a more powerful transmitter in the remote and more sensi-

tive receiving circuitry in the sensor/displays. Enjoy the

difference.

To use the RR-952 remote control, simply aim it at a wall-

mounted RSM-901 sensor/display.

Input Selector Buttons

These buttons provide “one-touch” operation of the system,

playing the selected source component in the requesting zone.

The actual function of the buttons depends on the current sys-

tem status, but the net effect is the same: activate the system (if

necessary), select the desired component, put it in play mode (if

necessary), and direct its signal to the local zone.

INPUT

BUTTONS

Depending on system status, pressing any of these buttons will

do one of the following:

TUNER

FAV STN

STOP

–

PRESETS +

SKIP

BUTTONS

a) If the entire system is “Off” (i.e., the RMZ-955 is in “Standby”

mode and all source components are either Off or in “Standby” ),

pressing any input selector button will activate the entire system

(including source components) for distribution as requested.

BUTTONS

RANDOM

DISC

TAPE / SAT

BUTTONS

b) If only the requesting zone is in “Standby” (and the rest of the

system, including sources, is active), selecting an input will en-

able that zone’s microprocessor-controlled switching circuitry

and direct that source’s output to the requesting zone. If the re-

quested source is not already in use by another zone, selecting

the source will also engage Play mode.

TAPE/SAT

VIDEO/LD

STOP

VIDEO / LD

BUTTONS

PAUSE

–

CHNL

c) If the requesting zone is already playing a source, pushing an-

other input selector button will simply choose the new source.

VOL

STBY

d) Input selector buttons for CD, TAPE and VIDEO double as “Play”

command buttons for their respective sources. This is important

when a source is in “Pause” mode: Simply press the proper input

selector again to resume play.

MUTE

Tuner control buttons

RR-952

FAV STN (Favorite Station): This will select the first station (Pre-

set #1) programmed into the tuner’s memory.

– PRESET + : These select the next PRE-PROGRAMMED station

lower or higher in frequency than the one playing.

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CD control buttons

Mute

RANDOM: This instructs the CD player to play tracks (and discs

for multi-disc changer) in whatever random order the CD player

chooses.

This temporarily reduces zone volume to very quiet levels for

telephone conversations, etc. Press Mute again to restore origi-

nal volume settings. You can also press Volume Up, Volume

Down or any Input button to restore original levels.

DISC: This advances the CD player to the next available disc.

(functional only with multi-play CD players)

VOLUME UP/VOLUME DOWN

SKIP

: These advance the CD player to the next track,

Nothing surprising here – simply press the appropriate button to

increase or decrease playback levels as desired.

backward or forward , on the disc being played.

STOP: This stops the CD player. Press the CD button to resume

playing.

STBY

This button has two functions:

Tape/Satellite TV control buttons

a) A brief push will put the Zone from which the command originated

into Standby status. All other zones will remain unaffected. Source

components will remain on.

STOP: This button stops tape. Press the TAPE/SAT button to re-

sume playing.

b) A continuous push (more than 4 seconds) performs a total sys-

(Rewind): This rewinds the tape. Press the TAPE input se-

lect pushbutton to put the deck back into PLAY mode again. For

tem-wide “power down”.

Satellite TV, this changes to the next lower channel.

This system “power down” includes deactivating all zones, shut-

ting off AC power to all components connected to the RMZ-955’s

switched AC outlets, and putting all RMZ-955’s in standby mode.

(Fast forward): Same as above but in the opposite direction.

For Satellite TV, this changes to the next higher channel.

Video/LD control buttons

“X”

STOP: Stops the video tape or disc. Press the VIDEO/LD button to

resume playing.

Reserved for future use and inoperative at the present time.

PAUSE: This button momentarily stops disc play until it is pushed

again.

Note: Should you need more advanced IR controls for a particu-

lar source, you may be able to use the source’s own dedicated IR

remote control. In most cases, the RSM-901 and the IR repeater

system will be able to pass IR codes directly to the source from

any remote control.

– CHNL : If a DVD disc is playing, this button backs up to the be-

ginning of that track and continues playing. Two quick pushes

backs the player to the beginning of the PREVIOUS track or

chapter. If a VCR is selected, this changes its tuner to the next

lower channel. If CD2 is playing, this button selects “Random

Play”

CHNL + : If a DVD is playing, this button goes forward to the be-

ginning of the next track. If a VCR is selected, this changes its

tuner to the next higher channel. If CD2 is playing, this button se-

lects the next disc.

(Reverse Scan): This begins a high speed reverse scan use-

ful for returning to a desired point in a movie, etc. Press the

VIDEO/LD input selector button to go back to Play mode when

you’ve reached the desired point on the disc. If CD2 is playing,

this button skips to the beginning of the current track.

(Forward Scan): The same as above but in the opposite (i.e.,

forward) direction.

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you hear a different source, sending a Play command if neces-

sary. Finally, the Input Select button can be used as a Play button

to resume operation following a previous Pause command.

RKP-901 Keypad

The details are not important. If you want to hear a source in your

room, just press the Input Select button for that source and the

system will worry about the details for you.

TUNER: Selects the tuner as the active source.

TUNER

VIDEO

CD: Selects the CD player as the active source and sends the play

AUX

command to begin operation, if necessary.

AUX: Selects the source component connected to Input 3 (tape

deck, or satellite TV) as the active source and sends the play

command to begin operation, if necessary.

VOLUME

DISC

OFF

MUTE

VIDEO: Selects the video component (VCR, CD2, or DVD) as the

active source and sends the play command, if necessary.

System commands

– VOLUME + : Press to decrease or increase volume.

The RKP-901 keypad offers easy access to most RMZ-955 system

functions. The major functional difference between the RKP-901

keypad and RR-952 hand held remote controller is that the wall-

mounted keypad has only twelve keys.

MUTE: Temporarily reduces system volume to almost full attenua-

tion. Restore preselected volume levels by pressing MUTE again,

VOL+, VOL– or any input selector.

OFF: A brief push puts the Zone from which the command is sent

in Standby status. All other zones are unaffected. A continuous

push of more than 4 seconds will send a stop command to all

source components and power down the entire system.

Input Select commands

These buttons provide “one-touch” operation. If the system is cur-

rently inactive, pushing any of the four input source selection but-

tons will “power up” the RMZ-955’s and the source components,

send the play command to the selected source, and send the sig-

nal from that source to the zone from which the button is pushed.

Assuming the tuner is tuned to a station, a disc in the CD player,

etc., you will hear music with the push of a single button.

Source Control Commands

and : These buttons are “up” and “down” controls for operat-

ing source components. Their function varies depending on the

type of source currently active. See chart below.

The function of the button changes slightly if the system is already

active. For example, if the source selected is already playing in

another zone, pushing the Input Select button will not send a Play

command, but will simply let you hear what is already playing. If

your zone is already active, pressing an Input Select button lets

DISC: This advances a multi-disc CD player to the next available

disc. This button has no function for other components.

: This button is a multi-purpose control, depending on the cur-

rently active source component. For most source components, it

will send the STOP command to the source. However, it may also

be used for a special function on some components. See chart.

DISC

Track skip (back)

Preset –

Track skip (forward)

Random/Shuffle Play

Favorite Station

Stop

CD PLAYER

TUNER

Next Disc

Preset –

No function

Chapter Skip (back)

Track Skip (back)

F. Rewind/Scan

Skip Back

Chapter Skip (forward)

Track Skip (forward)

F. Forward/Scan

Skip Forward

VIDEO (LD)

VIDEO (CD2)

VIDEO (VCR)

VIDEO (DVD)

AUX (TAPE)

AUX (SAT)

Random/Shuffle Play

Stop

Rewind

Fast Forward

Stop

Channel (down)

Channel (up)

No function

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Dot Matrix Display

RSM-901 Sensor/Display

The dot matrix display shows the following status information:

The RSM-901 sensor/display receives IR signals from the RR-952

hand held controller and other IR devices. It also provides feed-

back on system status through a dot matrix LED display and indi-

cators. In addition, it provides convenience features including a

time of day display and a “wake to music” alarm clock function.

Clock Display and Greeting: When the Zone is INACTIVE, the

display shows the current time of day in a 4-digit 12-hour format.

When the Zone is first activated, a time-appropriate greeting will

display momentarily, followed by a display of the selected source

component. To check the time while the Zone is ACTIVE, press

the MODE button.

Note: The RSM-901 passes remote control IR commands to the

RMZ-955 controller at any time, regardless of whether its zone is

currently active or not.

Source Selected: When the Zone is ACTIVE, the display shows

the selected source component:

RECEIVE

LED

Tuner

Tape Deck

VCR

CD Player

Satellite TV

DVD Player

DOT

MATRIX

DISPLAY

PM LED

MODE

HOUR

MIN

MODE

BUTTON

HOUR

BUTTON

MINUTE

BUTTON

ALARM

LED

Controls and Displays

Dot Matrix Display: Shows a variety of system and zone status

information, including time of day (when the zone is inactive) and

source component selection (when the zone is active).

Engaged Indicator: It is useful to know when someone in another

Zone is listening to the same source component that is active in

your zone. If your Zone has exclusive use of the active source,

the Source indicator’s first character will be a capital letter. If

the source is “engaged” or being shared with another zone, the

first character will change to lower case.

RECEIVE LED: Flashes when the RSM-901 receives an IR control

code from the RR-952 handheld remote or RKP-901 keypad.

PM LED: Lights up when the 12 hour clock time is after 12 noon

and before 12 midnight.

ALARM LED: Lights to show that the “wake to music” alarm has

been set and will execute at the set time, activating ONLY the

Zone from which is has been set, not the whole system. If this

LED is not lit, no alarm is in effect.

Exclusive use

of source

Source engaged

in another zone

MODE Button: Used to set and activate various RSM-901 func-

tions, including setting the time, setting the alarm, etc.

HOUR Button: Used in conjunction with the MODE button to set

up the RSM-901. It has no function when the Zone is active.

MIN Button: Used in conjunction with the MODE button to set up

the RSM-901. It has no function when the Zone is active.

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Volume Level: When the Volume setting is changed in the Zone,

the RSM-901 will momentarily display the new setting:

a) Turning Alarm ON or OFF:

Press the MIN button to activate the wake-up alarm. Press the

HOUR button to deactivate. The ALARM LED reminds you that the

alarm has been activated. When finished, press the MODE but-

ton to record your changes and advance to the next step.

RECEIVE

Minimum Volume

Maximum Volume

When a MUTE signal is sent, the volume display will ramp down

to zero and show the message “MUTE”. When the Zone is un-

muted, the display will ramp up to its previous level.

MODE

HOUR

ALARM

OFF

ALARM

MIN

ALARM

If a Paging signal is received, the display will ramp down to zero

and show a “(())” message during the page. If the Zone is muted,

the Paging indicator will show immediately. If the Zone is in

standby, the Paging indicator will be preceded by the turn-on

greeting.

b) Setting Alarm Time:

The display will show the last alarm time set. Use the HOUR and

MINUTE buttons to advance to the desired Alarm time. Make

sure that the PM indicator shows the desired 12 hour period for

the alarm. When finished, press the MODE button to record your

changes and advance to the next step.

Muting Indicator

Paging Indicator

RECEIVE

Setting Alarm, Time, and Custom Functions

The following custom functions are programmed from the

RSM-901’s Set-Up mode:

MODE

HOUR

BUTTON

ALARM

• Activating Wake-up Alarm

MIN

MINUTE

BUTTON

• Setting Alarm Time

• Setting default source that plays when Alarm activates

• Setting Time of Day

To enter the Set-Up mode, press the MODE button when the

Zone is in stand-by mode (clock display showing). Continuing to

press the MODE button will toggle through the four set-up

choices above and then back to the standby mode.

After the first function has been selected, the RSM-901 will auto-

matically exit the Set-Up mode and return to stand-by status if no

button is pressed for approximately 10 seconds. Any changes

made to the set-up configuration will be stored.

To set the alarm and time, press the MODE button to step

through the following procedure. The diagrams show momentary

indications of the functions being set prior to their status being

shown.

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c) Select the Default Source:

Select the source component that you want to begin playing

when the alarm goes off. Press the HOUR button to select the

TUNER. Press the MINUTE button to select the CD (make sure

there is a disc in the player). When finished, press the MODE

button to record your changes and advance to the next step.

For Assistance

We hope this manual has been of assistance in planning and in-

stalling your multi-room sound distribution system. Although

we’ve gone to great lengths to make this as complete as pos-

sible, we’re sure we haven’t covered every aspect of every pos-

sible system installation. Please feel free to contact our

Technical Support department if you have any questions.

RECEIVE

Rotel of America

54 Concord Street

North Reading, MA 01864-2699

Phone: 978-664-3820

Fax: 978-664-4109

MODE

HOUR

TUNER

ALARM

MIN

In addition, your local Rotel Authorized retailer is an invaluable

source of information and assistance, particularly in the area of

custom audio systems.

d) Setting Clock Time:

Thank you very much for purchasing a Rotel system.

The display will show the current time of day. Use the HOUR and

MINUTE buttons to make any changes. Make sure that the PM

indicator shows the correct 12 hour period. When finished, press

the MODE button to record changes and exit the Set-Up mode.

RECEIVE

MODE

HOUR

BUTTON

ALARM

MIN

MINUTE

BUTTON

Note 1:

The clocks in different zones may be slightly out of synch due to

drift or inaccurate setting. They will be re-synchronized auto-

matically with the master system clock in Zone A at 12 noon

each day .

Note 2:

If a RSM-901 is set as a SLAVE (see Page 13), only the clock can

be set. Only one alarm in each zone is permitted and it must be

set from the MASTER RSM-901 in each zone.

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MULTI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955

RMZ-955

MULTI-ROOM SYSTEM

The Rotel Co., Ltd.

10-10 Shinsen-Cho

Meguro-Ku

Tokyo 150, Japan

Phone: +81-3-5458-5325

Fax: +81-3-5458-5310

Rotel of America

54 Concord Street

North Reading, MA 01864-2699

Phone: 978-664-3820

Fax: 978-664-4109

Rotel Deutschland

Kleine Heide 12

D-33790 Halle/Westf., Germany

Phone: 05201-87170

Fax: 05201-73370

Printed in the USA. RTL-02-98-026

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