Owner’s Manual
RSP-1066
Surround Sound Processor
SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-1066
POWER
TREBLE
CD
TUNER
TAPE
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
VIDEO3
VIDEO4
ZONE
VIDEO5
DOLBY
PLII/3ST
DTS
5.1 CH DYNAMIC
INPUT RANGE
BASS
2CH
NEO
6
DSP
REC
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer
all servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose the unit to moisture or water. Do not allow foreign
objects to get into the enclosure. If the unit is exposed to moisture,
or a foreign object gets into the enclosure, immediately dis-
connect the power cord from the wall. Take the unit to a qualified
service person for inspection and necessary repairs.
Read all the instructions before connecting or operating the component.
Keep this manual so you can refer to these safety instructions.
Heed all warnings and safety information in these instructions and on the
product itself. Follow all operating instructions.
Clean the enclosure only with a dry cloth or a vacuum cleaner.
You must allow 10 cm or 4 inches of unobstructed clearance around the
unit. Do not place the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that could
block the ventilation openings. If the unit is placed in a bookcase or cabi-
net, there must be ventilation of the cabinet to allow proper cooling.
Keep the component away from radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any
other appliance that produces heat.
The unit must be connected to a power supply only of the type and voltage
specified on the rear panel. (USA: 115 V/60Hz, EC: 230V/50Hz)
Connect the component to the power outlet only with the supplied power
supply cable or an exact equivalent. Do not modify the supplied cable. Do
not defeat grounding and/or polarization provisions. The cable should be
connected to a 2-pin polarized wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the
plug to the wide slot of the receptacle. Do not use extension cords.
Do not route the power cord where it will be crushed, pinched, bent, ex-
posed to heat, or damaged in any way. Pay particular attention to the power
cord at the plug and where it exits the back of the unit.
The power cord should be unplugged from the wall outlet if the unit is to be
left unused for a long period of time.
Immediately stop using the component and have it inspected and/or ser-
viced by a qualified service agency if:
• The power supply cord or plug has been damaged.
• Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit.
• The unit has been exposed to rain.
• The unit shows signs of improper operation
• The unit has been dropped or damaged in any way
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RSP-1066
4
1: Controls and Connections
1
2
3
SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-1066
POWER
TREBLE
BASS
CD
TUNER
TAPE
DTS
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
VIDEO3
VIDEO4
ZONE
VIDEO5
DOLBY
PLII/3ST
MULTI
INPUT
DYNAMIC
RANGE
2CH
NEO
6
DSP
REC
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
15
16
17 18
19
20 21 22 23 24
25
ZONE
REM
EXT
12V
MULTI INPUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
REM
TRIG OUT
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
SOFTWARE
UPGRADABLE
Dolby Laboraties Licensing Corporation. Confidential unpublished works
©
1992-1997 Dolby Laboraties, Inc. All rights reserved.
1
1
L
L
CENTER
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTICAL SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IN
ZONE
OUT
SURROUND SOUND
PROCESSOR
MODEL NO. RSP-1066
POWER CONSUMPTION:
40 WATTS
R
R
PREOUT
REAR
DIGITAL INPUT
DIGITAL
OUPUT
2
2
Manufactured under license from
COAXIAL
2
FRONT
CB1
SUB1
CTR1
CTR2
1
3
IR
Digital Theater System, Inc. US Pat.
No. 5,451,242 and other world-wide
patents, issues and pending. "DTS",
"DTS-ES Extended Surround" and
"Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital
Theater System, Inc. Copyright 1966,
2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved.
1
2
OUT
REAR
1
FRONT
CB1
SUB
S-VIDEO IN
3
OPTICAL
L
S-VIDEO OUT
2
1
2
MON
OUT
COM I/O
2
4
5
1
3
CR
CB
Y
R
COAXIAL OPTICAL
CB2
CD
SUB2
TUNER
TAPE
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
33
34
MONITOR
OUT
L
COMPOSITE IN
COMPOSITE OUT
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
INPUT
R
IN
OUT
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT OPEN
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
-
NE PAS OUVRIR
26 27
28
29
30
31
32
35
36
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2: RR-969 Remote
AUD
TV
SAT
VCR
AV 2
DVD
AV 3
A
CD
1
TUN
AV 1
POWER
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
X
H
4
CH
VOL
I
7
INPUT
BAND
MUTE
+10
J
GUIDE
MENU
M
PLAY
CD
DISC1
DISC2
DISC3
DISC4
DISC5
C
K
L
UP
CD
TUN
TAPE1
TAPE2
PH
OSD
B
TRACK
V1
V2
V3
V4
V5
-
ENT
DWN
+
C
E
PROGRAM RANDOM REPEAT
DISC
DISC+
PAUSE STOP
M
N
PREV CH
D
SETUP
AUDIO
ANGLE SUBTITLE
TITLE
S
R
FILTER
EXT IN
ZONE
PRESET
SUR +
SEARCH –
SEARCH +
SHIFT
PTY
TA
TP
DISPLAY
ZOOM
DVD
CLEAR
MODE CONDITION
TV/VCR
PIP
SWAP
POS
ANT
MODE
CD
TUN
TAPE1
TAPE2
PH
TV/VCR
PIP
SWAP
POS
ANT
MODE
V1
V2
V3
V4
V5
CD
TUN
TAPE1
TAPE2
PH
O
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
TV/VCR
RECORD
V1
V2
V3
V4
V5
FM
FM
DIRECT
NARROW
MONO
ZONESE
F
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
TV/VCR
RECORD
FILTER
EXT IN
P
R
E
T
SUR +
P
FM
MONO
FM
NARROW
DIRECT
G
FILTER
EXT IN
ZONE
TA
PRESET
TP
SUR +
SHIFT
P
T
Y
T
A
T
P
DISPLAY
Q
TUNER
SHIFT
PTY
DISPLAY
MACRO TIME/ALM
CLEAR
/ CLONE EDIT LEARN
TUNER
LANG PRELOAD RESET
PAGE 1/2
R
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RSP-1066
3: Outputs
6
CENTER
RF
LF
RR
LR
SUBWOOFER
CB
FRONT
REAR
L
CENTER
CENTER
BACK
R
ZONE
REM
EXT
12V
MULTI INPUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
REM
TRIG OUT
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
SOFTWARE
UPGRADABLE
Dolby Laboraties Licensing Corporation. Confidential unpublished works
©
1992-1997 Dolby Laboraties, Inc. All rights reserved.
1
1
L
L
CENTER
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTICAL SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IN
ZONE
OUT
SURROUND SOUND
PROCESSOR
MODEL NO. RSP-1066
POWER CONSUMPTION:
40 WATTS
R
R
PREOUT
REAR
DIGITAL INPUT
DIGITAL
OUPUT
2
2
Manufactured under license from
COAXIAL
2
FRONT
CB1
SUB1
CTR1
CTR2
1
3
IR
Digital Theater System, Inc. US Pat.
No. 5,451,242 and other world-wide
patents, issues and pending. "DTS",
"DTS-ES Extended Surround" and
"Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital
Theater System, Inc. Copyright 1966,
2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved.
1
2
OUT
REAR
1
FRONT
CB1
SUB
S-VIDEO IN
3
OPTICAL
L
S-VIDEO OUT
2
1
2
MON
OUT
COM I/O
2
4
5
1
3
CR
CB
Y
R
COAXIAL OPTICAL
CB2
CD
SUB2
TUNER
TAPE
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
OUT
L
COMPOSITE IN
COMPOSITE OUT
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
INPUT
R
IN
OUT
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT OPEN
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
-
TV
Alternate Video Connections
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4: Inputs
DVD
COMPONENT VIDEO
CR CB
L
S-VIDEO
Y
COMPOSITE
R
AUDIO
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUTS
RSP-1066
ZONE
REM
EXT
12V
MULTI INPUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
REM
TRIG OUT
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
SOFTWARE
UPGRADABLE
Dolby Laboraties Licensing Corporation. Confidential unpublished works
©
1992-1997 Dolby Laboraties, Inc. All rights reserved.
1
1
L
L
CENTER
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTICAL SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IN
ZONE
OUT
SURROUND SOUND
PROCESSOR
MODEL NO. RSP-1066
POWER CONSUMPTION:
40 WATTS
R
R
PREOUT
REAR
DIGITAL INPUT
DIGITAL
OUPUT
2
2
Manufactured under license from
COAXIAL
2
FRONT
CB1
SUB1
CTR1
CTR2
1
3
IR
Digital Theater System, Inc. US Pat.
No. 5,451,242 and other world-wide
patents, issues and pending. "DTS",
"DTS-ES Extended Surround" and
"Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital
Theater System, Inc. Copyright 1966,
2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved.
1
2
OUT
REAR
1
FRONT
CB1
SUB
S-VIDEO IN
3
OPTICAL
L
S-VIDEO OUT
2
1
2
MON
OUT
COM I/O
2
4
5
1
3
CR
CB
Y
R
COAXIAL OPTICAL
CB2
CD
SUB2
TUNER
TAPE
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
OUT
L
COMPOSITE IN
COMPOSITE OUT
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
INPUT
R
IN
OUT
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT OPEN
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
-
VCR
L
S-VIDEO
R
COMPOSITE
LINE
OUT
REC
IN
LINE
OUT
REC
IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
TAPE
L
R
LINE
OUT
REC
IN
CD
L
R
ANALOG
OUTPUT
TUNER
L
R
Alternate Video Connections
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RSP-1066
8
5: Zone 2 Connections
TUNER
CD
RSP-1066
ZONE
REM
EXT
12V
MULTI INPUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
REM
TRIG OUT
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
SOFTWARE
UPGRADABLE
Dolby Laboraties Licensing Corporation. Confidential unpublished works
©
1992-1997 Dolby Laboraties, Inc. All rights reserved.
1
1
L
L
CENTER
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTICAL SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IN
ZONE
OUT
SURROUND SOUND
PROCESSOR
MODEL NO. RSP-1066
POWER CONSUMPTION:
40 WATTS
R
R
PREOUT
REAR
DIGITAL INPUT
DIGITAL
OUPUT
2
2
Manufactured under license from
COAXIAL
2
FRONT
CB1
SUB1
CTR1
CTR2
1
3
IR
Digital Theater System, Inc. US Pat.
No. 5,451,242 and other world-wide
patents, issues and pending. "DTS",
"DTS-ES Extended Surround" and
"Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital
Theater System, Inc. Copyright 1966,
2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved.
1
2
OUT
REAR
1
FRONT
CB1
SUB
S-VIDEO IN
3
OPTICAL
L
S-VIDEO OUT
2
1
2
MON
OUT
COM I/O
2
4
5
1
3
CR
CB
Y
R
COAXIAL OPTICAL
CB2
CD
SUB2
TUNER
TAPE
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
OUT
L
COMPOSITE IN
COMPOSITE OUT
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
INPUT
R
IN
OUT
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT OPEN
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
-
AMPLIFIER
ZONE 2 IR
RIGHT
LEFT
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6: On-Screen Display Menus
INPUT SETUP
DTS Neo:6
LISTEN: Video 2
MODE: CINEMA
INPUT LABEL: _ _ _ _ _
INPUT: Coaxial 2
SURR MODE: Dolby 3 Stereo
ENT KEY=ENTER
+/– KEY=char
ENT KEY=input setup
+/– KEY=change
INPUT SETUP
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II
MODE: Music
SYSTEM STATUS
LISTEN: Video 2
LISTEN: Tuner
RECORD: VIDEO 1
MODE: Stereo
INPUT: Analog
VOLUME: 45
INPUT LABEL: _ _ _ _ _
INPUT: Coaxial 1
OPTIONAL PARAMETERS
PANORAMA: Off
DIMENSION: 3
CENTER WIDTH: 0
SURR MODE: Dolby 3 Stereo
ZONE: Off
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
ENT KEY=input setup UP KEY=up
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
OSD KEY=EXIT
+/– KEY=change
DWN KEY=down
V1.1
DELAY SETUP
Dolby D Dolby
SPEAKER SETUP
FRONT: Large
CENTER: Large
/DTS
CENTER: 1ms
Pro LogicII
SURROUND: Large
CENTER BACK: Large
SUBWOOFER: Yes
R SURROUND: 15ms
L SURROUND: 15ms
CNTR-BACK: 15ms
25ms
25ms
25ms
CB SPKR SEL: 1 SPEAKER
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
MAIN MENU
INPUT
DELAY
SUB LEVEL
OTHER
SPEAKER
TEST TONE
ZONE 2
DEFAULT
ENT KEY=ENTER
UP KEY=up DWN KEY=down
SUB SETUP
TEST TONE
LEFT: +1dB
CROSSOVER: 100HZ
DOLBY: +1dB
CENTER: -1dB
RIGHT: +2dB
DEFAULT SETUP
DTS: -2dB
R SURROUND: +5dB
CENTER BACK: +5dB
L SURROUND: +4dB
SUBWOOFER: +9dB
STEREO: +5dB
MUSIC: +3dB
FACTORY DEFAULT: No
MULTI INPUT: MAX
USER DEFAULT: No
USER DEFAULT SET: No
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
+/– KEY=change
DEFAULT SETUP
OTHER OPTIONS
RECORD: CD
DYNAMIC: Max
ZONE2 SETUP
FACTORY DEFAULT: Yes
MULTI INPUT: Off
CINEMA EQ: Off
POWER: Direct
OSD: On
SOURCE: CD
VOLUME SETUP: Variable
VOLUME: 20
USER DEFAULT: No
USER DEFAULT SET: No
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
ENT KEY=Exec.
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
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RSP-1066 Surround Sound Processor
10
Dolby Surround
Digital Inputs
............................................ 20
.......................................... 20
Contents
Dolby Pro Logic ............................................... 14
Dolby Digital ................................................... 14
DTS 5.1 ........................................................... 14
6.1 and 7.1 Surround ...................................... 15
Other Formats ................................................. 15
DSP (Digital Signal Processing) ........................ 15
Digital Outputs
Boxed numbers refer to RSP-1066 illustration.
Boxed letters refer to RR-969 illustration.
Output Signal Connections ....................20
TV Monitor Output
Preamp Outputs
.............................. 20
........................................ 20
Important Safety Instructions .................3
1: Controls and Connections ............................... 4
2: RR-969 Remote ............................................. 5
3: Outputs ......................................................... 6
4: Inputs............................................................ 7
5: Zone 2 Connections ....................................... 8
6: On-Screen Display Menus............................... 9
Power and Miscellaneous Connections ...20
AC Input ................................................... 20
12V TRIGGER Connections ......................... 21
Surround Controls ................................15
Automatic Surround Modes .............................. 15
Manually Selecting Surround Modes ................. 16
EXTERNAL REM IN
Computer I/O
..................................... 21
........................................... 21
2CH Button
............................................... 16
DOLBY PLII/3ST Button
DTS Neo:6 Button
............................. 16
Zone 2 Connection and Operation..........21
Zone 2 Power On/Off ...................................... 22
Controlling Zone 2 from the Main Room
..................................... 16
About Rotel .........................................11
DSP Button
............................................... 17
Getting Started ....................................11
Key Features ................................................... 11
Unpacking ....................................................... 11
Placement ....................................................... 11
ZONE Button
............................................. 22
Setting Surround Modes from the Remote
SUR+ Button
............................................. 17
Controlling Zone 2 from the Remote Location... 22
Speaker Level Adjustment
Selection Buttons
Zone 2 Audio Outputs
ZONE REM IN Jack
............................... 22
.................................... 22
UP/DOWN Buttons
.................................... 17
IR OUT Jacks
............................................. 22
RR-969 Remote Control .......................11
DYNAMIC RANGE Button
Using the RR-969
DWN Button
.............................................. 17
On-Screen Display and
AUDIO Button
........................................... 12
System Configuration ...........................23
Connections: Overview .........................17
Video Connections ............................................ 18
Programming the RR-969
PRELOAD Button
Navigation Buttons
............... 23
....................................... 12
SYSTEM STATUS Menu ...................................... 23
MAIN Menu ..................................................... 23
INPUT SETUP Menu .......................................... 24
Audio Source Connections .....................18
Basic Controls ......................................12
POWER Button
CD Inputs
.................................................. 18
............................................ 18
.................................... 12
.......................................... 12
................................... 12
.................................. 12
TUNER Inputs
DTS Neo:6 Sub-Menu
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II Sub-Menu ........................ 24
Remote Sensor
Front-panel Display
Volume Control
TAPE Inputs and Outputs
Video Source Inputs..............................18
VIDEO 1–5 Audio Inputs ........................... 19
VIDEO 1–5 Composite Video Inputs ........... 19
VIDEO 1–5 S-Video Inputs ......................... 19
VIDEO 1–2 Component Video Inputs ......... 19
MULTI Inputs ............................................. 19
Video Source Outputs ...........................19
VIDEO 1–3 Audio Outputs ......................... 19
VIDEO 1–3 Composite Video Outputs ......... 19
VIDEO 1–3 S-Video Outputs ...................... 19
Digital Source Connections ....................20
........................... 18
SPEAKER SETUP Menu ...................................... 25
TEST TONE Menu .............................................. 26
DELAY SETUP Menu .......................................... 27
SUBWOOFER SETUP Menu ................................ 27
OTHER OPTIONS Menu ..................................... 28
DEFAULT SETUP Menu ...................................... 28
ZONE 2 SETUP Menu ........................................ 29
MUTE Button
Tone Controls
FILTER Button
MENU Button
ENTER Button
............................................. 12
............................... 13
............................................ 13
............................................ 13
............................................ 13
Input Controls ......................................13
Input Source Buttons
Specifications .......................................29
Audio .............................................................. 29
Video ............................................................... 29
General ........................................................... 29
.......................... 13
REC Button
ZONE Button
MULTI Input
............................................. 13
EXT IN
...................................................... 13
Overview of Surround Formats .............14
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English
11
Key Features
• MULTI Input for outboard adaptor and fu-
ture upgradeabilty
About Rotel
• Rotel’s Balanced Design Concept combines
advanced circuit board layout, comprehen-
sive parts evaluation, and extensive listening
tests for superior sound and long term re-
liability.
A family whose passionate interest in music
led them to manufacture high fidelity compo-
nents 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.
• User friendly ON-SCREEN DISPLAY with
programmable labels for video components.
Choice of English or German languages.
• Universal learning remote control to oper-
ate the RSP-1066 and nine other compo-
nents.
• Dolby® Pro Logic II® decoding with im-
proved separation and frequency response
for Dolby Surround® matrix encoded re-
cordings. Can be optimized for Music or
Cinema sources plus an emulation mode
for the original Dolby Pro Logic decoding.
• Upgradeable microprocessor software to
accommodate future upgrades.
The engineers work as a close team, listen-
ing 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 prod-
uct 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 Rotel’s own factory.
Unpacking
• Automatic decoding for Dolby Digital®
recordings.
Remove the unit carefully from its packing. Find
the remote control and other accessories. Save
the box as it will protect the RSP-1066 if you
move or need to return it for maintenance.
• Automatic decoding for DTS® 5.1 chan-
nel, DTS-ES® Matrix 6.1 channel, and
DTS-ES® Discrete 6.1 channel digital record-
ings.
Placement
• Rotel XS (eXtended Surround) automatically
ensures proper decoding and optimum
performance from any multichannel digi-
tal signal on 6.1 and 7.1 channel systems.
Always active in any system with center
back speaker(s), Rotel XS even works with
signals that would not otherwise activate
the proper decoding (such as non-flagged
DTS-ES and Dolby Surround EX discs) or
for which there is no extended surround
decoder (such as DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital
5.1, and even Dolby Pro Logic II decoded
Dolby Digital 2.0 recordings).
Place the RSP-1066 on a solid, level surface
away from sunlight, heat, moisture, or vibra-
tion. Make sure that the shelf can support the
weight of the unit.
Rotel’s 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 musi-
cal, reliable and affordable.
Place the RSP-1066 close to the other com-
ponents in your system and, if possible, on its
own shelf. This will make initial hookup, and
subsequent system changes easier.
All of us at Rotel, thank you for buying this
product and hope it will bring you many years
of enjoyment.
The RSP-1066 can generate heat during nor-
mal operation. Do not block ventilation open-
ings. Allow a minimum of 10 cm (4 inches)
of unobstructed space around the unit. If in-
stalled in a cabinet, make sure that there is
adequate ventilation.
• DTS® Neo:6® Surround modes for deriv-
ing surround channels for 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1
channel systems from 2-channel stereo or
matrix surround recordings. Can be opti-
mized for Music or Cinema sources.
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RSP-1066
Surround Sound Processor. The RSP-1066 is
full-featured audio/video control center for
analog and digital source components. It fea-
tures digital processing for a wide range of
formats including Dolby Surround®, Dolby
Digital®, DTS® and HDCD® source material.
Don’t stack other components or objects on
top of the RSP-1066. Don’t let any liquid fall
into the unit.
• Automatic HDCD® decoding for signals from
High Definition Compatible Digital® com-
pact discs.
RR-969 Remote Control
The RSP-1066 includes a full-function learning
remote control that can operate the RSP-1066
plus nine other audio/video components.
• Automatic decoding of digital signals from
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) players.
• Surround modes for playback of surround
sound material on 2 channel and 3 chan-
nel systems for total compatibility.
“DTS”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround”, “DTS ES® Matrix 6.1”,
“DTS ES® Discrete 6.1” and “DTS Neo:6®” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
A separate manual, included with the remote,
gives detailed instructions on programming and
using the RR-969 to replace all of the remote
controls in your system. The RR-969 manual
covers many extra features (such as custom
labeling of remote buttons that appear in its
LCD display) and we recommend that you
review the manual to maximize the benefits
from the RR-969. To avoid duplication, we pro-
vide only basic information about using the
RR-969 to operate the RSP-1066 in this manual.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Dolby Digital”, “Surround EX”and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• Zone 2 output with independent input se-
lection and volume adjustments for multi-
zone custom installations along with IR-
repeater capability for operation from the
remote zone.
, HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital ® and
Pacific Microsonics™ are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States
and/or other countries. HDCD system manufactured under
license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc. This product is covered
by one or more of the following: In the USA: 5,479,168,
5,638,074, 5,640,161, 5,808,574, 5,838,274,
5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in Australia:
669114. Other patents pending.
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POWER Button
Front-panel Display
Many of the RR-969 functions duplicate the
front-panel controls. For that reason, we cover
the controls on the remote under appropriate
topics throughout this manual. Letters in gray
boxes next to the name of a function refers to
the labeled illustration of the remote at the
front of this manual.
The front-panel POWER switch on the RSP-1066
is a master power control allowing you to turn
the unit on and off.
The fluorescent (FL) display in the upper por-
tion of the RSP-1066 provides information about
the status of the unit and activation of special
features. The main portion of the display typi-
cally shows the current input source selected
for listening at the left and the current input
source selected for recording at the right.
The button must be pressed IN for the unit to
operate. When it is in the OUT position, the
unit is fully off and cannot be activated from
the remote control.
Using the RR-969
AUDIO Button
Icons along the left side of the display show
the currently selected digital input. Icons at the
right of the display show individual surround
channels and are used in configuring the sys-
tem. Icons across the bottom of the display show
the current surround mode and other special
features.
The POWER button on the remote functions
as a standby switch, activating or deactivat-
ing the unit. In standby mode, minimal power
is still supplied to memory circuits to preserve
settings. When the unit has AC power applied
and the front-panel POWER button is pressed
IN, the front-panel POWER LED lights, regard-
less of whether the unit is in standby mode or
fully activated in the main room
To operate the RSP-1066 with the remote, make
sure that the AUDIO mode is active by press-
ing the AUD button
on the remote before
you start. If one of the other buttons (CD, TAPE,
etc.) is pressed, the remote will control another
component, not the RSP-1066. The AUDIO
mode will stay active until another DEVICE
button is pressed.
The FL display can be turned off, if desired.
See the MENU button section for instructions.
There are three available power mode options
for the RSP-1066, selected during setup from
an ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu. These options
can be selected to best suit your particular system
configuration. The normal DIRECT mode fully
activates the unit whenever AC power is sup-
plied and the front-panel POWER button is
pressed IN; however, the remote POWER switch
can still be used to activate or deactivate the
unit. With the STANDBY power option, the unit
powers up in standby mode when AC is first
applied and the front-panel POWER button is
pressed IN. The unit must be manually activated
with the remote control POWER button. With
the ALWAYS-ON power option, the unit is fully
operational whenever AC is applied and the
front-panel POWER button is pressed IN. The
remote POWER button is disabled.
Volume Control
Programming the RR-969
PRELOAD Button
The VOLUME control adjusts the output level
of all channels. Rotate the front-panel control
clockwise to increase the volume, counterclock-
wise to decrease. The control is duplicated by
RR-969 remote’s VOLUME UP and DOWN
buttons.
The RR-969 is programmed at the factory to
operate the RSP-1066. Should the AUDIO
command set on your RR-969 not operate the
RSP-1066, the programming may have been
inadvertently changed. To restore the RSP-1066
programming, press the recessed PRELOAD
When you adjust the volume, a digital read-
out appears in the front-panel display and the
new setting appears on your TV monitor.
button
on the remote with the tip of a
ballpoint pen.
NOTE: Pushing the PRELOAD button will erase
all custom programming and learned com-
mands, restoring the RR-969 to its factory
condition.
NOTE: The VOLUME control can also be used
to change the volume in Zone 2. Press the
front-panel ZONE button and adjust the vol-
ume. After 10 seconds, the VOLUME control
reverts to normal operation. See the section
on Zone 2 Operation for details.
Basic Controls
We suggest you look over the RSP-1066’s front
and rear panels before you start connecting
other components. The following explanations
will help you get familiar with the unit’s con-
nections, features, and controls.
When using Zone 2, the standby operation
is completely independent for the main room
and Zone 2. The remote control POWER but-
ton will not affect Zone 2. Pressing the
POWER button on a remote located in Zone
2 will only affect that zone and not the main
room. When the unit is activated in ZONE 2,
the ZONE indicator in the front-panel FL DIS-
PLAY is lit.
MUTE Button
The MUTE button allows you to temporarily
reduce the volume of the system and later re-
store it to the original volume (for example,
when answering the phone). Push the MUTE
button once to turn the sound off. An indica-
tion appears in the front-panel and on-screen
displays. Press the button again to restore
previous volume levels.
NOTE; Most functions are duplicated on the
front-panel and on the remote. A few are
found only on one or the other. Throughout
this manual, numbers in gray boxes refer to
the RSP-1066 illustration at the front of this
manual. Letters refer to the RR-969 remote
illustration. When both appear, the function
is found on both the RSP-1066 and the re-
mote. When only one appears, that function
is found only on the RSP-1066 or the remote.
Remote Sensor
This sensor receives IR control signals from the
remote control. Do not block this sensor.
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Tone Controls
REC Button
Input Controls
ZONE Button
The front-panel BASS and TREBLE controls
increase or decrease the audio signal’s low and
high frequency content respectively and allow
you to tailor the sound to your own preferences.
Rotate clockwise to increase the bass or treble
and counterclockwise to reduce. The front-panel
display and ON-SCREEN DISPLAY show tone
control settings as you adjust them.
The RSP-1066 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 dif-
ferent input source. To select an input source
for recording, press the REC button on the front-
panel (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 selec-
tion (or if more than five seconds passes), the
input source buttons return to their normal
function, selecting a listening source.
Input Source Buttons
The RSP-1066 can be used with up to eight
source components. Press any of the eight front-
panel buttons to select an audio or video in-
put source (TUNER, CD, VCR, etc.) for listen-
ing. You will hear this source and, if you have
selected a video source, see its picture on your
TV monitor.
Bass an treble adjustments can also be made
from the remote control:
The front-panel display and the ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY on the TV will show the name of the
current listening source selection. The labels
for VIDEO sources can be customized to match
your components.
1. Press the SHIFT button
to select BASS
or TREBLE mode, pressing it again to toggle
between the two.
2. Press the UP/DOWN buttons
just the bass or treble.
to ad-
Remember, this selection is independent of the
listening source. While recording, you may
still select a different source for listening. The
record selection appears in the display to the
right of the listening selection.
All of the inputs (the five video inputs, the CD
input, the TUNER input, and the TAPE input)
can accept either analog signals or digital sig-
nals from one of the five assignable digital
inputs. When a digital input is assigned dur-
ing system configuration, the RSP-1066 checks
for the presence of a digital signal at that in-
put. If a digital signal is present when the source
is selected, it is automatically activated and
the proper surround mode enabled. If no digital
signal is present, the analog inputs for that
source are activated. This auto-sensing is the
preferred configuration for digital source in-
puts such as DVD players. When an ANALOG
input is assigned, the unit will not access a
digital signal, even though one may be avail-
able at the digital input.
FILTER Button
The FILTER button (remote only) activates or
deactivates a special CINEMA EQ setting. This
equalization may be desirable for playback
of movie source material to compensate for
the acoustic differences between a commer-
cial cinema and a home theater environment.
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.
The FILTER setting is independent for each source
input. Using the button only changes the set-
ting for the currently active source input.
MULTI Input
EXT IN
The RSP-1066 can accept 6.1 channel discrete
analog signals from an outboard digital pro-
cessor, thus allowing compatibility with future
surround sound formats.
MENU Button
The MENU button is used to access the ON-
SCREEN DISPLAY system used in configuring
the RSP-1066. Push the MENU button on the
remote to turn on the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
menu system. If the menu system is already
visible, push this button to cancel the display.
Press the MULTI INPUT button (or the EXT IN
button on the remote) to override any other audio
input (both analog and digital) and select the
audio signal from an external digital adaptor.
By default, the source input buttons are fac-
tory configured to select the following inputs:
CD:
Analog input
Tuner:
Tape:
Analog input
Analog input
NOTE: Temporary adjustments in the levels for
all channels of the MULTI Input can be made
with the remote control. See the Speaker Level
Adjustment instructions in the following Sur-
round Sound Controls section. In addition, the
subwoofer default level for the MULTI Input can
be set using the SUBWOOFER SETUP menu
of the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY system.
The front panel FL display can be turned off
by pressing and holding the MENU button on
the remote for three seconds. Briefly press the
MENU button again to turn the display back
on. The display also turns back on whenever
the POWER button on the front-panel or re-
mote is pressed.
Video 1:
Video 2:
Video 3:
Video 4:
Video 5:
Digital Coaxial 1
Digital Coaxial 2
Digital Coaxial 3
Digital Optical 1
Digital Optical 2
NOTE: See the INPUT MENU topic in the On-
Screen Display/Configuration section of this
manual for details about configuring inputs.
ENTER Button
This input only changes the audio signal; the
video signal from the currently selected input
remains in use. When activated, the RSP-1066’s
digital processing is bypassed. An indicator
appears in the front-panel display.
The ENTER button is used to confirm and
memorize various settings in the setup and
operation of the RSP-1066. Its use is described
in detail in the relevant sections.
The input source buttons can also be used with
the REC button
tion) to select an analog input source signal
to be available at the outputs for recording.
Additionally, the input source buttons can be
(described in the next sec-
NOTE: When the MULTI CH input is selected,
the CB output is available only at the CB1
PREOUT connector. No signal is available at
the CB2 PREOUT connector.
used with the ZONE button
analog input source for ZONE 2.
to select an
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Dolby Digital
DTS5.1
Overview of Surround
Formats
To get best performance from your RSP-1066,
it helps to understand the many surround sound
formats available today, to know which de-
coding process to use for a particular record-
ing, and how to select it. This section provides
basic background information about surround
sound formats. The next sections provide de-
tailed operating instructions.
In 1992, an entirely new digital recording
system, called Dolby Digital, was first used in
the film industry. Dolby Digital is a recording/
playback system that uses compression tech-
niques to store large amounts of audio data
efficiently, much like the JPEG format stores
large photographs in small files on a computer.
Dolby Digital is the standard audio format for
DVDs and for digital television broadcasting
in the United States.
DTS® (Digital Theater Systems) is an alterna-
tive digital format competing with Dolby Digital
in both movie theaters and home theater
markets. The basic features and functions of
the DTS system are similar to those of Dolby
Digital (for example, 5.1 discrete channels),
however the technical details of the compres-
sion and decoding processes differ somewhat
and a DTS decoder is required.
Like Dolby Digital, DTS can only be used on
a digital recording and, therefore, is only
available for home use on LaserDiscs, DVDs,
or other digital formats. To use the RSP-1066’s
DTS decoder, you must connect your DVD
player to the RSP-1066’s digital inputs.
The Dolby Digital system can be used to record
up to six discrete audio channels, but can con
be used for fewer. For example, a Dolby Digital
2.0 recording is a 2-channel stereo record-
ing such as a matrix encoded Dolby Surround
soundtrack. To play this type of recording, use
Dolby Pro Logic II decoding as previously de-
scribed.
Dolby Surround
Dolby Pro Logic
The most widely available surround sound
format for consumer audio/video is Dolby
Surround®, available on nearly all commer-
cial VHS tapes, many television broadcasts,
and most DVDs. Dolby Surround is the con-
sumer version of the analog Dolby Stereo system
first introduced in the film industry in 1972. It
is a matrix-encoding system that records front
left, front center, front right, and a mono sur-
round channel into a 2-channel stereo record-
ing. During playback, a Dolby Pro Logic® de-
coder extracts each channel and distributes
it to the appropriate speakers.
As with Dolby Digital 5.1, detection and proper
decoding of DTS 5.1 signals is automatic.
NOTE: DVDs with a DTS soundtrack almost
always have it configured as an option to the
standard matrix Dolby Surround format. To
use DTS, you may have to go to the setup
menus at the beginning of the DVD and se-
lect “DTS 5.1” instead of “Dolby Surround”
or “Dolby Digital 5.1”. In addition, many DVD
players have the DTS digital bitstream turned
off by default and cannot output a DTS
soundtrack, even if selected on the disc’s
menu, until you activate the player’s DTS out-
put. If you here no sound the first time you
attempt to play a DTS disc, you may have to
go to the DVD player’s configuration menus
and turn on the DTS bitstream. This is a one-
time setting and need only be done once.
See your DVD owners manual for details.
The most common use of Dolby Digital, in both
the film industry and in home theater, is Dolby
Digital 5.1. Instead of encoding multiple sur-
round channels on a two-channel recording,
Dolby Digital 5.1 records six discrete chan-
nels: front left, front center, front right, surround
left, surround right, and a Low Frequency Ef-
fects (LFE) channel containing ultra-low bass
signals intended for a subwoofer. A Dolby Digi-
tal decoder extracts the channels from the digital
bitstream, converts them to analog signals and
routes them to the appropriate speakers. All
channels provide full frequency response with
total separation between all channels and large
dynamic range capability. A Dolby Digital 5.1
soundtrack will provide significantly more
impressive surround sound than Dolby Pro Logic
decoding of matrix Dolby Surround.
Dolby Pro Logic decoding delivers a mono sig-
nal with reduced high-frequency content to the
surround speakers. The more advanced de-
coder in the RSP-1066, Dolby Pro Logic II, in-
creases the separation and frequency response
of the surround channels for significantly im-
proved performance with Dolby Surround en-
coded recordings.
Dolby Pro Logic II decoding is used for any
analog soundtrack or recording labeled “Dolby
Surround” or any Dolby Digital 2.0 soundtrack.
While it is specifically designed to decode
Dolby Surround recordings, Dolby Pro Logic
can derive surround sound from conventional
2-channel stereo recordings, using phase re-
lationships to extract front, right, center, and
surround channels.
The RSP-1066 features a second type of DTS
surround sound decoding: DTS Neo:6. This
decoding system is similar to Dolby Pro Logic
II in that it is designed for playback of any 2-
channel stereo recording, either matrix-encoded
or not. The Neo:6 decoder can by used with
any conventional 2-channel source such a
stereo TV or FM broadcast or a CD. It can also
be used as an alternative method of decod-
ing matrix-encoded Dolby Surround record-
ings or TV broadcasts. Activate the DTS Neo:6
decoding with the DTS:Neo 6 button as de-
tailed later in this section. DTS Neo:6 is not
used with DTS 5.1 digital sources and the button
need not be pressed for those recordings.
Decoding of Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtracks is
automatic. When the RSP-1066 detects a Dolby
5.1 signal on one of its digital inputs, it acti-
vates the proper processing. Keep in mind that
Dolby Digital is only available from digital
sources (a DVD, a LaserDisc, or a Digital TV/
Cable/SAT tuner). Also, you must connect the
source with a digital cable (coax or optical)
to an active digital input on the RSP-1066.
Activate Dolby Pro Logic II decoding with the
Dolby PLII/3ST button described in the next
section of the manual.
NOTE: Many DVDs have a Dolby Digital 2.0
matrix soundtrack as the default, which should
be decoded with Pro Logic II. The Dolby Digi-
tal 5.1 soundtrack may have to be selected
as an option from the setup menus at the be-
ginning of the DVD. Look for a Dolby Digital
5.1 selection under “Audio” or “Languages”
or “Setup Options” when you insert the disc.
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6.1 and 7.1 Surround
Other Formats
Surround Controls
In 1999, the first Dolby Digital soundtrack was
released to theaters with an additional cen-
ter back surround channel, intended to increase
the directional effects from behind the audi-
ence. This additional surround channel is en-
coded into the two existing surround channels
in Dolby Digital 5.1, using a matrix encod-
ing process similar to that used previously in
Dolby Surround. This new extended surround
capability is called Dolby Digital Surround EX.
Three other digital formats are not surround
sound formats at all, but rather systems for
digital 2-channel recordings.
Automatic Surround Modes
Decoding of digital sources connected to the
digital inputs is generally automatic, with
detection triggered by a “flag” embedded in
the digital recording telling the RSP-1066 what
decoding format is required. For example,
when Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS 5.1 channel
surround is detected, the RSP-1066 activates
the proper decoding, confirmed by a lighted
indicator in the front-panel display.
The first is PCM 2-channel. This is a straight
2-channel digital signal such as that used for
standard CD recordings.
The second is HDCD® encoding for compact
discs. This system uses a variety of enhance-
ments to improve the sonic performance com-
pared to standard audio CDs. These discs,
labeled HDCD, can be played on standard
CD players. However, when the digital sig-
nal is decoded using an HDCD decoder like
that in the RSP-1066, they will provide excep-
tional musical reproduction.
DTS has added a similar capability for record-
ing this extended surround information called
DTS-ES® 6.1 Matrix. They have also taken it
one step further and developed the capabil-
ity to record this extended surround informa-
tion as a fully discrete channel in a system called
DTS-ES® 6.1 Discrete.
The unit will also detect DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 or
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 discs and activate DTS-ES®
Extended Surround decoding. Likewise, a digi-
tal input from an HDCD® encoded compact
disc, a standard CD, or MP3 player will be
auto-detected and properly decoded to 2CH
stereo operation.
The RSP-1066 also features a decoder for the
digital MP3 (MPEG1- Audio Layer 3) compres-
sion format. MP3 format recordings are avail-
able on the Internet and can be played on por-
table MP3 players or some disc players that
can read CD-ROM discs.
All of these systems are extensions of the ex-
isting Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 digital
surround sound formats. Users with one cen-
ter back speaker (a 6.1 configuration) or two
center back speakers (a 7.1 configuration) can
take advantage of this extended surround in-
formation. Users with traditional 5.1 channel
systems can play Dolby Digital Surround EX
or DTS-ES 6.1 discs and they will sound ex-
actly the same as 5.1 channel discs in each
respective format. The extended surround
recordings are 100% backwards compatible.
Rotel XS processing is automatically active in
all systems configured with center back
speaker(s) and will ensure proper extended
surround decoding of all multichannel digital
signals, even those that might not otherwise
trigger the proper extended surround mode.
PCM 2-channel, HDCD, and MP3 are digital
formats. They can only be decoded by the
RSP-1066 from digital sources connected to
the digital inputs.
In many cases, the RSP-1066 will also recog-
nize a digital signal with Dolby Surround en-
coding (such as the default soundtrack on many
DVDs) and activate Dolby® Pro Logic II® de-
coding. Additionally, you can configure a de-
fault surround mode for each input using the
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu system.
DSP (Digital Signal Processing)
Finally, one more related issue to be addressed
is DSP modes. Unlike all of the formats men-
tioned above, DSP is not a recording/play-
back system. Instead, it is a digital process-
ing feature of the RSP-1066 that adds special
acoustic effects to any signal. DSP process-
ing can be used with Dolby Surround record-
ings, Dolby Digital recordings, CDs, radio
broadcasts, or any other source material;
however, typically DSP settings would be used
with source material for which there is no
specific surround decoder.
If you have configured your system with one
or two center back speakers, decoding of
DTS-ES discs is automatic, just as it is with stan-
dard DTS soundtracks.
NOTE: A digital signal coming into the
RSP-1066 will be recognized and properly
decoded. However, on a DVD with multiple
soundtracks, you must tell the DVD player
which one to send to the RSP-1066. For ex-
ample, you may need to use the DVD’s menu
system to select the Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS
5.1 soundtrack rather than the default Dolby
Digital 2.0 Dolby Surround soundtrack. If in
doubt about what type of soundtrack is be-
ing sent from the DVD, check the front panel
indicator lights on the RSP-1066 to see which
type of decoding is activated: Dolby Pro Logic
(for Dolby Surround matrix soundtracks),
Dolby Digital, or DTS.
The RSP-1066 also features Rotel XS (eXtended
Surround) processing that automatically ensures
optimum extended surround performance on
6.1 and 7.1 channel systems. The key ben-
efit of Rotel XS is that it works atall times with
all multichannel digital signals, even those that
might not otherwise activate proper surround
decoding for the center back channel(s). Al-
ways active in any system configured with cen-
ter back speaker(s), Rotel XS monitors the sur-
round channels, properly decodes them, and
distributes the extended surround channels to
the center back speaker(s). Rotel XS works with
matrix-encoded surround signals (such as
Dolby Surround EX discs and non-flagged DTS-
ES) as well as non-matrix digital source mate-
rial (such as DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, and
even Dolby Pro Logic II decoded Dolby Digi-
tal 2.0 recordings) to derive superb center back
channel surround effects.
In general, DSP is used to create the ambience
of a large listening environment: a jazz club,
a concert hall, a stadium, etc. It uses digital
processing to delay the signal to various speak-
ers and mix in various levels of reverberation.
Its use is strictly a matter of personal taste.
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Manually Selecting
Surround Modes
2CH Button
The mode setting can be changed using the
ON-SCREENMENUsystem. Youcanalsoswitch
among the three mode settings (MUSIC, CIN-
EMA, EMULATION) by pressing the +/– but-
Press this button to activate conventional 2-
speaker stereo mode with no surround sound
or other processing. This is “pure” stereo, us-
ing the front left and front right speakers (with
or without subwoofer), with no surround chan-
nels and no center channel.
Four front panel MODE buttons and the SUR+
button on the remote provide manual selec-
tion of surround sound settings when you wish
to use a surround mode that is not automati-
cally detected or, in some cases, when you
wish to override an automatic setting.
tons
on the remote control. However, this
feature works only when the Pro Logic II sur-
roundmodeisactiveandwhentheON-SCREEN
MENU system is not being displayed.
When used with Dolby Digital or DTS source
material, the 2CH button engages a downmix
feature, combiningallofthechannelsandsending
them to the front speakers. The spatial effects of
surround sound are lost, but all of the informa-
tion on the original recording are preserved.
NOTE: If you have one or more center back
speakers, the Rotel XS processing automati-
cally optimizes the surround output for 6.1
and 7.1 systems. Rotel XS works with all mul-
tichannel digital signals, including Dolby Digi-
tal Surround EX discs as well as sources that
would not otherwise activate an extended
surround decoder.
Manual settings available from the front panel
and/or the remote might be used when you
want to play:
• standard 2-channel stereo (left/right speak-
ers only) – press the 2CH button
NOTE: 2CH mode allows you to hear 2-chan-
nel stereo recordings in their original format
using the analog inputs.
• Dolby 3-channel stereo (left/right/center)
or Pro Logic II processing of any source
material, including material that is not Dolby
Surround encoded -- press the Dolby PLII/
3ST button to toggle to the desired mode.
DTS Neo:6 Button
DOLBY PLII/3ST Button
The DTS Neo:6® mode provides advanced
matrix processing to generate 5.1 and 6.1
surround channels from two-channel source
material, much like Dolby Pro Logic II. DTS
Neo:6 can process analog 2 channel sources,
digital 2-channel sources, and matrix encoded
digital 2-channel sources.
• Derived 5.1, 6.1, or 7.1-channel surround
for music or cinema from 2-channel sources
using DTS Neo:6 processing – press the
DTS Neo:6 button.
This button offers two settings for Dolby pro-
cessing: Dolby Pro Logic II and Dolby 3-Ste-
reo. Press the button once to activate Dolby
Pro Logic II (with the last used settings). Press
again to toggle to the Dolby 3-Stereo setting.
A front-panel display indicator shows the se-
lected mode.
• 5-channel or 7-channel stereo from 2-chan-
nel sources -- press the DSP button to toggle
to the 5CH Stereo or 7CH Stereo setting.
DTS Neo:6 features two different decoding
settings, one optimized for music sources and
the other optimized for cinema sources. Press
the DTS Neo:6 button to activate Neo:6 pro-
cessing in the last previously used mode. The
DTS icon lights and the label Neo:6 scrolls in
the FL display followed by “CINEMA” or
“MUSIC” depending on the currently active
mode.
Use Dolby 3-Stereo for playback on front and
center speakers, but no rear surround. With
stereo recordings, it derives a center channel
signal. With 5.1 channel recordings, the sur-
round channels are mixed into the front speak-
ers for a larger, more ambient sound than con-
ventional stereo.
• Four DSP ambience settings simulating
concert halls - press the DSP button to toggle
to the desired MUSIC effect.
The manual surround sound options are only
available for certain source material and sur-
round modes. Some discs may automatically
activate one of the following surround modes
with override options as follows:
Dolby Pro Logic II decodes surround sound from
any matrix encoded Dolby Surround 2-chan-
nel recording. It also can be used to create
ambience in 2-channel musical source mate-
rial that is not Dolby Surround encoded.
Press the Neo:6 button again to toggle to the
Neo:6 CINEMA mode. You can also change
the Neo:6 mode using the ON-SCREEN MENU
system. Or, you can press the +/– buttons
on the remote after Neo:6 is activated to
change between cinema to music modes:
however, this feature only works when Neo:6
processing is active and the ON-SCREEN
MENU system is not being displayed.
• DTS, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete
6.1, Dolby Digital, MP3, HDCD (96kHz),
and PCM 2-channel (96kHz) digital signals
are auto-detected and cannot be overrid-
den.
There are three optional modes for Dolby Pro
Logic II decoding:
• HDCD (non 96kHZ) and PCM 2-channel
(non 96kHZ) digital signals can be over-
ridden to Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby 3-Ste-
reo, DTS Neo:6, Music 1 – 4, 5CH Ste-
reo, 7CH Stereo, and Stereo.
MUSIC: optimized for music.
CINEMA: optimized for movie soundtracks.
EMULATION: emulates the older Dolby Pro
Logic decoder with mono frequency-limited
surround channels.
NOTE: It is not necessary to press this button
when playing a DTS or DTS-ES encoded digi-
tal disc. Activation of the correct decoding
for these discs is automatic, as indicated by
the illumination of the DTS indicator in the
front-panel display.
• Dolby Digital 2-channel Stereo can be over-
ridden to Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby 3-Ste-
reo, and Stereo.
When the PRO LOGIC II setting is selected,
the front-panel display shows that Pro Logic II
decoding is activated, along with the current
mode setting (MUSIC, CINEMA, EMULATION).
The following topics describe the use of each
of the surround mode buttons in greater detail.
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DSP Button
Speaker Level Adjustment
Selection Buttons
A “D. RANGE” indicator in the front-panel dis-
play lights when the dynamic range is not set
to the MAX setting. The new dynamic range
setting appears briefly in the alphanumeric
display when the setting is changed.
This button activates digital synthesis of six
ambience modes (MUSIC 1, MUSIC 2, MU-
SIC 3, MUSIC 4, 5CH Stereo, and 7CH Ste-
reo).
UP/DOWN Buttons
The levels of all channels should be calibrated
using test tones with an ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
menu during the initial setup of the RSP-1066.
You can also make a temporary change in the
relative volume of the center, rear, or subwoofer
channels using buttons on the remote control:
NOTE: The DYNAMIC RANGE feature is only
available in Dolby Digital mode. It is designed
to keep dialog intelligible while adjusting the
loudest and softest sounds.
• The four MUSIC settings use digital delay
and reverberation effects to simulate pro-
gressively larger acoustic environments.
Typically used to add ambience and a sense
of space when listening to music sources
or other sources that lack surround sound
encoding.
1. Press one of the selection buttons on the
remote to select a channel (or pair of chan-
nels) for adjustment. Press the C button
to adjust the CENTER channel. Press the
Connections: Overview
The RSP-1066 connections include standard
RCA audio inputs and outputs, composite video
inputs and outputs, S-Video inputs and outputs,
Component Video inputs, plus coaxial and op-
tical digital inputs and outputs.
• 5CH Stereo derives surround channels from
stereo source material on a 5 channel sys-
tem (FRONT LEFT/RIGHT, CENTER, and
SURROUND LEFT/RIGHT).
S button
channel. Press the R button
to adjust the SUBWOOFER
to adjust
the rear SURROUND or CENTER BACK
channels (each press of the R button toggles
between the SURROUND channels and the
CENTER BACK channels). The selected
speaker and its current setting appear briefly
in the display.
• 7CH Stereo derives surround channels from
stereo source material on a 7 channel sys-
tem (FRONT LEFT/RIGHT, CENTER, SUR-
ROUND LEFT/RIGHT, and CENTER BACK
1/2).
NOTE: Surround formats like Dolby Digital and
DTS are digital formats and the RSP-1066
can only decode them when a digital input
signal is available. For this reason, you should
always connect your DVD player’s digital
outputs to the RSP-1066, using either the op-
tical or coax inputs.
2. Use the UP or DOWN buttons
on the
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 > 5CH Ste-
reo > 7CH Stereo. An indicator lights in the
front-panel display when DSP mode has been
activated.
remote to adjust the output level of the se-
lected channel(s).
3. Repeat the procedure for each channel.
If no level adjustment is made for 5 seconds
after pressing one of the selection buttons, the
levels revert to the default calibrated settings.
The RSP-1066 has RCA preamp audio outputs
for use with power amplifiers as well as com-
posite video, S-Video, and Component Video
outputs to connect your TV monitor.
NOTE: This adjustment is temporary. Selecting
a different input or turning the unit off reverts
to the default levels.
Setting Surround Modes
from the Remote
SUR+ Button
The RSP-1066 also has MULTI input connec-
tions, a remote IR sensor input, and two 12V
trigger connections for remote turn-on of Ro-
tel amplifiers.
The SUR+ button on the remote selects the sur-
round modes described in the previous sec-
tion. Each time you press the button, the sur-
round mode cycles to the next setting (2-Ste-
reo > Dolby Pro Logic II > Dolby 3-Stereo >
Music 1 – 4 > 5CH Stereo > 7CH Stereo >
Neo:6 > 2-Stereo) as indicated by the front-
panel display and an ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
indicator. Repeatedly press the button until you
reach the desired setting.
DYNAMIC RANGE Button
DWN Button
NOTE: Do not plug any system component
into an AC source until all connections have
been properly made.
Digital sources are capable of wide dynamic
range (the difference between the softest and
loudest sounds). In some cases, this may tax
amplifiers and/or speakers. In other cases,
you may want to reduce the dynamic range
when listening at low volume levels. Pressing
the front-panel DYNAMIC RANGE button (or
the DWN button on the remote) steps through
the three dynamic range settings:
Video cables should have a 75 ohm imped-
ance rating. The S/PDIF digital audio inter-
face standard also specifies a 75 ohm imped-
ance and all good digital cables adhere to
this requirement. Because the video and S/
PDIF standards are so close, you can use a
video cable for digital audio data transmis-
sion. Do NOT substitute conventional audio
interconnect cables for digital or video signals.
Standard audio interconnects will pass these
signals, but their limited bandwidth reduce per-
formance.
NOTE: The following type of source material
are generally detected automatically and the
proper decoding activated with no action
required: DTS, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Dis-
crete 6.1, Dolby Digital, MP3, HDCD and
PCM 2-channel. Some surround modes may
not be available for all source material.
• MAX (no compression/full dynamic range)
• MID (moderate compression)
• MIN (full compression/minimum dynamic
range)
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When making signal connections, connect LEFT
channels to LEFT channel jacks and RIGHT chan-
nels to RIGHT channel jacks. All RCA-type
connections on the RSP-1066 follow these stan-
dard color codes:
NOTE: On a PAL standard monitor, the OSD
cannot be displayed until a video signal is
present, irrespective of the type of video
cables in use. For setup, connect the video
output from your DVD player and select its
input on the RSP-1066. The OSD will be dis-
played as an overlay to the video signal from
the DVD player.
Audio Source Connections
See Figure 4.
Connect your audio-only source components
to these RCA inputs and outputs:
Left channel audio: white RCA jack
Right channel audio: red RCA jack
Composite video: yellow RCA jack
CD Inputs
Connect the left and right analog outputs from
your CD player to the input jacks labeled CD.
Composite and S-Video: With certain ex-
ceptions, a system should be connected with
either all Composite or all S-Video cables.
S-Video signals from sources cannot be sent
to a TV set from the RSP-1066 TV MONITOR
outputs with a Composite video cable. Con-
versely, Composite video signals from sources
cannot be sent to a TV set from the RSP-1066
TV MONITOR outputs with an S-Video cable.
Therefore, Composite and S-Video connections
cannot be “mixed” in a system.
NOTE: Each source input must be properly
configured using the INPUT MENU of the
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY system. We recom-
mend going to this menu after connecting
each source to configure it as desired. See
the INPUT MENU topic of the On-Screen Dis-
play/Configuration section for information.
TUNER Inputs
Connect the left and right analog outputs from
your tuner to the input jacks labeled TUNER.
TAPE Inputs and Outputs
Video Connections
The RSP-1066 provides a pair of inputs and
a pair of record outputs for connecting an ana-
log audio tape deck.
The RSP-1066 provides S-Video and Compo-
nent Video connections for those who wish to
use them. However, standard Composite video
cables provide excellent picture quality in most
systems and their use for all input and output
connections will simplify installation and con-
figuration of the unit.
However, both Composite and S-Video cables
maybeconnectedfromtheRSP-1066TVMONI-
TOR outputs to both Composite and S-Video in-
puts on a TV or projector. This dual connection
from the RSP-1066 will provide limited S-Video
capability in a system that is predominantly con-
nected with Composite video cables.
The analog source signal available for record-
ing at the TAPE outputs is selected with the REC
button on the front-panel (or the ZONE but-
ton on the remote) and its label appears in
the display. If the TAPE input signal is selected
as the recording source, its signal will not be
available at the TAPE output, but will be avail-
able at the VIDEO outputs for recording.
If you choose to use S-Video or Component
Video connections, be aware of the follow-
ing implications for the configuration of your
system:
When both Composite and S-Video cables are
connected from the same source, both Com-
posite and S-Video signals are available at
the RSP-1066’s TV MONITOR outputs, allowing
the selection of the desired signal with the TV
input selector. The Composite video signal is
available at the REC Out for recording. This
dual connection can be used to provide video
taping in a system that is predominantly con-
nected with S-Video cables, but also includes
a VCR with Composite video.
Connect the left and right analog outputs from
an audio tape deck to the TAPE IN jacks.
Connect the TAPE OUT jacks to the inputs on
the audio tape deck.
On Screen Menu Display: The RSP-1066
ON-SCREEN MENU system is available for
all inputs when using a Composite or S-Video
cable from the TV MONITOR outputs to the
TV set. The ON-SCREEN MENU is not avail-
able when using Component video cables.
Video Source Inputs
See Figure 4.
System Set-Up: System setup should be done
while using a Composite video or S-Video cable
connecting the RSP-1066 TV MONITOR out-
puts to the video inputs of the TV or projec-
tor. Select OSD ( ON-SCREEN MENU) from
the RR-969 remote control to complete system
setup.
There are input connections for five video source
components. Each of the five provides a pair
of RCA inputs for analog audio signals. Each
of the five also provides a choice of an RCA
composite video input or S-Video input for the
video signal from the source component. In
addition, two of the video source inputs (Video
1 and Video 2) also feature Component Video
input connections as an alternative to the com-
posite video or S-Video connections.
Component Video: Component Video
connections can significantly improve the pic-
ture quality when using a digital “high-defini-
tion” television monitor and a DVD player’s
progressive scanning feature. They provide little
benefit with standard analog TV monitors. Their
use will almost certainly require running mul-
tiple outputs to the TV and switching between
the TV’s various inputs when changing sources.
NOTE: There is no need to use more than one
type of video connection from a source com-
ponent. We recommend selecting one type
of video connection and using it for all video
inputs and outputs. As a general rule, using
RCA composite video connections will sim-
plify system setup and operation.
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There are also video record outputs (described
in a following section) which correspond to
three of the video source inputs – Video 1, 2,
and 3). For this reason, you should plan ahead
and designate each source component as
Video 1, Video 2, etc. All connections (both
input and output) from a source component
must be made consistently to the same set of
connections. For example, all input and out-
put connections to a particular VCR could be
made to Video 1 connectors.
VIDEO 1–2
using the REC button on the front-panel or the
ZONE button on the remote and is indepen-
dent of the source selected for listening.
Component Video Inputs
Component Video connections split the video
into three signals – luminance (Y) and sepa-
rate chrominance (CB and CR) elements, al-
lowing delivery of a reference-quality picture.
Each of these signals is carried by a separate
75 ohm video cable with RCA connectors.
NOTE: 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.
The VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 source inputs pro-
vide an option for using Component Video con-
nections. 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 RSP-1066 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.
The record outputs for VIDEO 1, 2, and 3
include a pair of RCA analog audio outputs
plus a choice of composite video or S-Video
output. To hook up a video component for re-
cording, you will need to connect it to both
analog audio outputs and to your choice of
video outputs. Keep in mind that composite
video input signals will not be available at the
S-Video record outputs and S-Video input sig-
nals will not be available at the composite video
record outputs.
Also, be sure that the channels are connected
consistently, i.e. left channel signals connected
to left channel inputs/outputs and right chan-
nel signals connected to right channel inputs/
outputs.
NOTE: These video source inputs can also be
used for additional audio-only sources, omit-
ting the video signal connections.
NOTE: Signals from Component Video inputs
will only be available at the Component Video
outputs to the TV monitor. The ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY system is not available when using
Component Video connections.
NOTE:All connections (both input and output)
from a source component must be made con-
sistently to the same set of connections. For
example, if you designate a VCR as VIDEO
1, you must connect all of its input and output
signals to the VIDEO 1 connectors.
VIDEO 1–5 Audio Inputs
Using standard audio interconnect cables,
connect the left and right channel analog au-
dio outputs of VCRs or other source compo-
nents to the VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 inputs using
standard RCA audio cables.
MULTI Inputs
These RCA inputs accept seven channels of
analog signals from a 5.1 or 6.1 channel pro-
cessor or source component. When selected
with the front-panel MULTI INPUT button or re-
mote EXT IN button, this input overrides any
other audio input signal.
VIDEO 1–3 Audio Outputs
VIDEO 1–5
Composite Video Inputs
Using standard audio interconnect cables,
connect the left and right channel RCA audio
outputs from the RSP-1066 to the audio inputs
on the source component. Make sure that you
are consistent. If you hook up a VCR to the
VIDEO 1 inputs, hook up the VIDEO 1 out-
puts to the same VCR. Also make sure that the
left channel is connected to the LEFT connec-
tors and the right channel to the RIGHT con-
nectors.
If you use the RCA composite video connec-
tions for a source component, connect the RCA
video output of the source component to one
of the video inputs labeled COMPOSITE IN.
Use a standard 75 ohm video cable.
Use audio interconnect cables to connect the
outputs of the source component to the RCA
jacks labeled MULTI INPUT, making sure that
you observe proper channel consistency, i.e.
connect the right front channel to the R FRONT
input, etc. Depending on your system configu-
ration, you will make six connections (FRONT
RIGHT/FRONT LEFT/REAR RIGHT/REAR LEFT/
CENTER/SUBWOOFER), seven connections
(FRONT RIGHT/FRONT LEFT/ REAR RIGHT/
REAR LEFT/CENTER/CENTER BACK/SUB-
WOOFER).
VIDEO 1–5 S-Video Inputs
S-Video signals use a special cable which di-
vides the video signal into several elements
carried by separate conductors, providing
higher quality than the standard RCA composite
cables. If you choose to use an S-Video input
connection from a source component, connect
the S-Video output of that component to one
of the inputs on the RSP-1066 labeled S-VIDEO
IN using a standard S-Video interconnect cable.
VIDEO 1–3
Composite Video Outputs
If you choose to use the RCA composite video
connections for a source component, use a
75 ohm video interconnect cable to connect
the RSP-1066’s RCA video output (labeled
COMPOSITE OUT) to the RCA video input on
your VCR.
NOTE: Signals from S-Video inputs will only
be available at the S-Video outputs to the TV.
Video Source Outputs
See Figure 4.
VIDEO 1–3 S-Video Outputs
If you choose to use S-Video connections for
a source component, use an S-Video cable
to connect the RSP-1066’s S-Video output (la-
beled S-VIDEO OUT) to the S-Video input on
your source component.
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 com-
ponent for recording. The recording signal avail-
able at all of these outputs is selected globally
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Digital Outputs
need to make two connections to the TV moni-
tor and use its input selector to switch be-
tween the two when changing sources.
Digital Source Connections
The RSP-1066 has a digital output (with a choice
of coaxial or optical connectors) to send the
digital signal from any of the five digital in-
puts to a digital recorder or outboard digital
processor. When a digital input source sig-
nal is selected for listening, that signal is au-
tomatically sent to both digital outputs for re-
cording or outboard processing.
See Figure 4.
NOTE: The ON-SCREEN DISPLAY system is not
available when using Component Video con-
nections to the TV monitor
The RSP-1066 provides digital connections
which may be used in place of, or in addi-
tion to, the analog audio input and output con-
nections described in the previous sections.
These connections include five digital inputs
and two digital outputs for recording.
Preamp Outputs
There are ten RCA preamp audio outputs:
FRONT (LEFT/ RIGHT), CENTER (1/2), SUR-
ROUND REAR (LEFT/RIGHT), CENTER BACK
(CB1/CB2), and SUBWOOFER (1/2). Use
these outputs to send the RSP-1066’s output
signals to powered speakers or external am-
plifiers.
NOTE: Only digital signals from source com-
ponents are available at these outputs. Ana-
log signals cannot be converted and are not
available at the digital outputs.
These digital connections can be used with
any source component that supplies a digital
signal, such as a DVD player or CD player.
NOTE: Adigital connection means that the digi-
tal processors in the RSP-1066 will be used
to decode the signal, rather than the source
component’s internal decoders. In general,
you must use digital connections for a DVD
player or other component that supplies a
Dolby Digital or DTS signal, otherwise the
RSP-1066 will not be able to decode these
formats.
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.
NOTE: Depending on your system configura-
tion, you may use some or all of these con-
nections. For example, if you only have one
center channel, you would connect it to the
CTR 1 output. If you only have one center
back channel, you would connect it to the
CB1 output.
Output Signal Connections
See Figure 3.
Digital Inputs
This section of the manual describes the au-
dio and video signal output connections on
the RSP-1066. These are used for routing the
output signals to television monitors, audio am-
plifiers, and recording devices.
To hook up a powered subwoofer,
connect a standard RCA audio cable from the
SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack to the input on
the subwoofer’s power amp.
The RSP-1066 accepts digital input signals from
source components such as CD players, sat-
ellite TV receivers, and 5.1 channel Dolby
Digital, DTS, or 6.1 channel DTS ES signals
from DVD players. The built-in D/A converter
senses and adjusts to the correct sampling rates.
To hook up the RCA main audio out-
puts, 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 dif-
ferent connections corresponding to the six
speakers (left front, center front, right front, left
surround, right surround, and subwoofer).
TV Monitor Output
The video output of the RSP-1066 sends the
video signal to your TV monitor. Three types
of video output connections are provided –
RCA composite video, S-Video, and Compo-
nent 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 compos-
ite or S-Video or Component Video connec-
tor, to the corresponding input on your televi-
sion monitor, using appropriate video cables.
There are five digital inputs on the rear panel,
three coaxial and two optical. These digital
inputs can be assigned to any of the input
sources using the INPUT MENU screen de-
scribed later in this manual. For example, you
can assign the COAXIAL 1 digital input con-
nector to the VIDEO 1 source and the OPTI-
CAL 2 digital input to the VIDEO 3 source.
Make sure that you have each output connected
to the correct amplifier channel (front right, left
rear, etc.).
Connect the appropriate cable (optical or 75
ohm coaxial) from the digital output of your
source component to a digital input on the
RSP-1066 and then configure that digital in-
put for use with the source component using
the INPUT MENU.
Power and Miscellaneous
Connections
NOTE: 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. If you have
connected all of your source components with
the same type of connection, then you only
need to make one connection from the
RSP-1066 to the TV monitor. However, in a
mixed system with, for example, some S-Video
and some RCA composite inputs, you will
AC Input
NOTE: When using digital connections, you
should also make the analog audio input con-
nections described previously. The analog
connection is necessary to record to an ana-
log recorder or for ZONE 2 operation
Your RSP-1066 is configured at the factory for
the proper AC line voltage in the country where
you purchased it (USA: 115 volts/60Hz AC
or CE: 230 volts /50 Hz AC ). The AC line
configuration is noted on a decal on the back
of your unit.
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Plug the supplied cord into the AC INPUT
receptacle on the back of the unit.
its front-panel IR sensor is blocked. This fea-
ture allows you to mount an external IR sen-
sor outside of the cabinet so that signals from
remote control can reach it. This external sensor
is then attached to the EXT REM IN jacks of
the RSP-1066.
To use the Zone 2 capability, you need addi-
tional components: a pair of speakers installed
in the remote zone, an amplifier to drive them,
and a third-party IR repeater system.
See the POWER Button heading in the BASIC
CONTROLS section of this manual for infor-
mation about turning the unit on and off.
Zone 2 can be controlled from the main room
using RSP-1066’s front-panel ZONE button.
Operation from the remote zone requires the
installation of an infrared repeater system
(Xantech, Niles, etc.) which relays infrared
remote control commands from Zone 2 to the
ZONE REMOTE IN input on the back of the
RSP-1066.
NOTE: Memorized settings and video labels
will be stored for up to one month if the
RSP-1066 is disconnected from AC power.
There are many available infrared receivers
which may use different wiring standards.
Please consult your authorized Rotel dealer for
information on external infrared receivers and
the proper wiring of a jack to fit the mini-jack
receptacle.
12V TRIGGER Connections
Several Rotel amplifiers offer the option of
turning on and off by sensing a 12 volt trig-
ger signal from the RSP-1066. This 12-volt
trigger capability provides a remote turn-on
mechanism while allowing power amplifiers
with large current demands to be plugged
directly into an AC wall outlet.
Several points to keep in mind about the Zone
2 function:
NOTE: The IR signals from the EXTERNAL RE-
MOTE IN jack (as well as those from the
ZONE REMOTE IN jack) can be relayed to
source components using external IR emitters
or hard-wired connections from the IR OUT
jacks. See the ZONE 2 section of this manual
for additional information.
• An infrared repeater system (Xantech, Niles,
etc.) is required for operation from the re-
mote zone.
• There are two options for the Zone 2 out-
put level, selectable from the ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY menu system. VARIABLE output
gives you full adjustment of the volume level,
remembering last previous setting when-
ever Zone 2 is activated. FIXED output
disables the Zone 2 volume control with
the output permanently set to a specified
level. This might be useful for sending a
line level signal to a preamp or integrated
amp with its own volume control or to a
distribution amplifier with multiple volume
controls.
When the RSP-1066 is activated, a 12 volt
DC control signal appears at these connec-
tors and will turn on amplifiers whose 12 volt
trigger sensor is connected to them. When the
RSP-1066 is put in STANDBY mode, the trig-
ger signal is interrupted and the amplifiers will
turn off.
Computer I/O
The RSP-1066 can be operated with a per-
sonal computer running audio system control
software from third-party developers. This con-
trol is accomplished by sending operating
codes (normally sent by the RR-969 remote con-
trol) from the computer via a hard-wired net-
work connection.
To use the 12-volt trigger system, either of these
two output connections must be connected to
the 12-volt trigger input on your Rotel ampli-
fier, using a custom cable. The proper cable
consists of mono 3.5 mm male mini-plugs at-
tached to both ends of a small single-conduc-
tor insulated wire. One end of the cable is
plugged into the 12V TRIGGER output of the
RSP-1066. The other end is plugged into the
12V TRIGGER input of the amplifier. Consult
your amplifier’s instruction manual for infor-
mation about configuring the unit for remote
turn-on using the 12 volt trigger system.
The COMPUTER I/O input provides the nec-
essary network connections on the back panel.
It accepts standard RJ-45 8-pin modular plugs,
such as those commonly used in 10-BaseT UTP
Ethernet cabling.
• The RR-969 remote control supplied with
the RSP-1066 will operate Zone 2 if used
with a repeater system from the remote
zone. It can also be programmed to op-
erate Rotel source components via the
RSP-1066's IR OUT jack.
For additional information on the connections,
software, and operating codes for computer
control of the RSP-1066, contact your autho-
rized Rotel dealer.
• Any source component connected to the
RSP-1066's inputs can be sent to the Zone
2 outputs. ZONE 2 operates independently
of the main room. You can select a differ-
ent source or adjust Zone 2 volume with-
out affecting the MAIN outputs in any way.
NOTE: Audio/Video systems vary in their com-
plexity. There are many approaches to turn-
ing on and off the components in a system
and it is impractical to cover every possible
configuration in this manual. Please consult
your authorized Rotel dealer for advice on
configuring your system and using the 12-
volt trigger connections, if appropriate.
Zone 2 Connection and
Operation
The RSP-1066 provides Zone 2 multi-room
capability, allowing you to enjoy music and
operate the system from a second room. From
the remote location, you can select a source
component (even if different from the source
playing in the main listening room), adjust the
volume level in the remote zone, and oper-
ate the source components.
• Avoid sending the same infrared command
to the RSP-1066 front-panel sensor and a
Zone 2 repeater at the same time. This
means that Zone 2 must be in a different
room from the RSP-1066.
EXTERNAL REM IN
This 3.5 mm mini-jack (labeled EXT REM IN)
receives command codes from an industry-stan-
dard infrared receivers (Xantech, etc.) located
in the main listening room. This feature pro-
vides a method for remote control operation
when the unit is installed in a cabinet where
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Zone 2 Power On/Off
To change the Zone 2 input source:
Although you have the option of using an in-
tegrated amplifier or a receiver to power the
remote speakers, we suggest using a fixed-
gain power amplifier. This simplifies system
installation and operation. Your authorized Rotel
dealer may make another recommendation
based on specific system requirements.
Once master power is applied to the unit by
pressing the front-panel POWER button, the
RSP-1066 provides independent power on/
off operation for both zones. Pressing the re-
mote control POWER button in the main room
activates or deactivates the RSP-1066 in the
main room only and has no effect on Zone
2. Conversely, activating or deactivating Zone
2 has no effect on the main listening room.
However, placing the front-panel POWER but-
ton in the OFF position completely shuts off
the unit, for both zones.
1. Press the front-panel ZONE button. The
status of Zone 2 appears in the display.
Make sure that Zone 2 is ON.
2. Within 10 seconds after pressing the ZONE
button, press one of the INPUT SOURCE
buttons to select a new source for Zone 2.
The name of the selected source appears
in the display.
To configure your system for Zone 2 opera-
tion, connect the left and right Zone 2 outputs
on the RSP-1066 to the left and right channel
inputs of the amplifier powering the remote
speakers, using standard RCA audio cables.
3. Following 10 seconds with no commands,
the RSP-1066 reverts to normal operation.
To change the Zone 2 volume:
NOTE: By default, the Zone 2 outputs provide
a VARIABLE level signal, with control of the
volume from the RSP-1066 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 DIS-
PLAY/Configuration section for details.
NOTE: For proper power on and off opera-
tion with Zone 2, the RSP-1066’s power mode
should be set to the factory default DIRECT
setting or to the STANDBY setting using the
OTHER OPTIONS menu from the ON-
SCREEN DISPLAY.
1. Press the front-panel ZONE button. The
status of Zone 2 appears in the display.
Make sure that Zone 2 is ON.
2. Within 10 seconds after pressing the ZONE
button, adjust the volume control to change
the Zone 2 output level. The new setting
appears in the display.
Controlling Zone 2
from the Main Room
ZONE Button
3. Following 10 seconds with no commands,
the RSP-1066 reverts to normal operation.
ZONE REM IN Jack
You can control Zone 2 from the front-panel
of the RSP-1066 – activate or deactivate Zone
2, change input sources, and adjust the vol-
ume. Controlling Zone 2 from the front-panel
is accomplished by pressing the ZONE but-
ton, which temporarily puts the RSP-1066 in
Zone 2 control mode, even if the unit is in
standby mode. When the ZONE button is
pressed, the FL DISPLAY shows the current status
of ZONE 2 for ten seconds, during which time
you can use the VOLUME control and INPUT
SOURCE buttons to change the ZONE 2 set-
tings. When ZONE 2 is active, the ZONE
indicator in the FL DISPLAY lights.
See Figure 5.
Controlling Zone 2 from the
Remote Location
This 3.5 mm mini-jack accepts signals from a
infrared repeater located in Zone 2. This IR
repeater system is required for operation of
the RSP-1066’s ZONE 2 functions from the
remote zone. There are many available IR
repeater systems from third-party suppliers and
it is impractical to cover the wiring of each
type in this manual. Please consult your au-
thorized Rotel dealer for information on con-
figuring an IR repeater system for your appli-
cation.
With a properly configured IR repeater sys-
tem, 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.
NOTE: ZONE 2 and its IR repeater must be in
a different location than RSP-1066 to prevent
IR commands intended to control Zone 2 from
inadvertently controlling the main room op-
erations.
To turn Zone 2 on or off, press the POWER
button
on the remote. To adjust the volume
on
NOTE: Zone 2 cannot be controlled from the
remote in the main room.
in Zone 2, press the VOLUME buttons
the remote. To select a different analog input
source, press one of the INPUT SOURCE but-
To turn Zone 2 on or off:
tons
on the remote.
1. Press the front-panel ZONE button. The
status of Zone 2 appears in the display. If
Zone 2 is in standby, “ZONE OFF” ap-
pears. If Zone 2 is active, “ZONE xxxxx”
showing the current input source appears.
IR OUT Jacks
Zone 2 Audio Outputs
See Figure 5.
See Figure 5.
The IR OUT 1 & 2 jacks send IR signals re-
ceived at the ZONE REM IN jack or the EX-
TERNAL REM IN jack to an infrared emitter
placed in front of a source component or to
Rotel CD players, DVD players, or tuners with
a compatible rear panel IR connector.
These line-level RCA outputs send the Zone 2
audio signals to a stereo amplifier driving a
pair of speakers in the remote zone.
2. If Zone 2 is ON, pressing the ZONE but-
ton a second time within 10 seconds turns
it OFF. If Zone 2 is OFF, the second press
of the ZONE button turns it ON with the
last used input source and volume setting.
NOTE: Only analog input signals are avail-
able at the Zone 2 outputs. Source compo-
nents connected to only the digital inputs are
not available in Zone 2.
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
3. Following 10 seconds with no commands,
the RSP-1066 reverts to normal operation.
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room when the sensors on the source compo-
nents are blocked by installation in a cabinet.
See your authorized Rotel dealer for information
on IR repeater systems.
Navigation Buttons
LISTEN: the source selected for listening.
RECORD: the source selected for the VIDEO
and AUDIO outputs.
The following remote control buttons are used
to navigate the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu
system:
MODE: the current surround sound mode.
NOTE: The EXT REM IN jack located to the
right of these jacks is for use with an external
IR sensor duplicating the front-panel IR sen-
sor and located in the primary zone. It should
not be used for ZONE 2 IR connections.
INPUT:the input selected for the current source:
Optical, Coaxial, Analog, etc.
C
GUIDE
MENU
M
VOLUME: the current volume setting.
C
K
UP
ZONE: the current status of ZONE 2, ON or
OFF.
OSD
L
-
ENT
DWN
M
+
M
VERSION: the version of the operating soft-
ware currently installed in the RSP-1066. Your
unit may have a different version than shown
here.
On-Screen Display and
System Configuration
PREV CH
S
R
SEARCH –
SEARCH +
The RSP-1066 features two on-screen systems
to help operate the system. The first consists
of simple status displays that appear on the
TV screen whenever primary settings (Volume,
Input, etc.) are changed. These status displays
are self-explanatory.
C
No changes can be made using this screen;
it only provides information. To go to the rest
of the menus, press the ENTER button to go
to the MAIN menu. Press the MENU key on
the remote to cancel the display and return
to normal operation.
MENU Button
: To display the MAIN
screen. All other menus are reached from this
menu. If a menu is already visible, push this
button to cancel the display.
A more comprehensive ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
menu system is available at any time by pressing
the MENU button on the remote control. These
menus guide you through the setup and op-
eration of the RSP-1066.
DOWN/UP Buttons
down in the lists that appear on the ON-
SCREEN DISPLAY menu system.
: To move up and
NOTE: The SYSTEM STATUS screen appears
for ten seconds when the unit is turned on
and automatically turns off.
+/– Buttons : To change the current set-
tings for a selected menu choice on some menus
in the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu system.
MAIN Menu
System Set-Up: System setup should be done
while using a Composite video or S-Video cable
connecting the RSP-1066 TV MONITOR out-
puts to the video input of the TV or projector.
No other video connections should be made
at this time. Select OSD ( ON-SCREEN MENU)
from the RR-969 remote control to complete
system setup.
MAIN MENU
ENTER Button : To confirm a setting and
return to the MAIN menu.
INPUT
DELAY
SUB LEVEL
OTHER
SPEAKER
TEST TONE
ZONE 2
NOTE: A help system at the bottom of each
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu reminds you
which buttons to press.
DEFAULT
ENT KEY=ENTER
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
NOTE: On a PAL standard monitor, the OSD
cannot be displayed until a video signal is
present, irrespective of the type of video
cables in use. For setup, connect the Com-
posite video output from your DVD player and
select its input on the RSP-1066. The OSD
will be displayed as an overlay to the video
signal from the DVD player.
SYSTEM STATUS Menu
The MAIN menu provides access to eight other
screens and menus and is reached by press-
ing the ENTER button from the SYSTEM STA-
TUS menu described above or from most other
menus. To go to another menu, move the high-
light 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 op-
eration.
SYSTEM STATUS
LISTEN: Tuner
RECORD: VIDEO 1
MODE: Stereo
INPUT: Analog
VOLUME: 45
ZONE: Off
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
The ON-SCREEN MENU system can be con-
figured to display one of two languages: En-
glish or German. If you would like to change
from the default English language, see the in-
structions for the OTHER OPTIONS menu later
in this manual.
OSD KEY=EXIT
V1.1
The SYSTEM STATUS menu provides a snap-
shot of the current system settings and a start-
ing point for reaching all other screens and
menus. This screen appears when you press
the MENU button on the remote control and
displays the following information:
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INPUT SETUP Menu
ing a digital input (with its auto-sensing) is the
preferred configuration for digital source in-
puts such as DVD players.
DTS Neo:6 Sub-Menu
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II Sub-Menu
INPUT SETUP
DTS Neo:6
NOTE: If a source connected to a digital input
is selected, that signal will automatically be
sent to both digital outputs for recording.
LISTEN: Video 2
MODE: CINEMA
INPUT LABEL: _ _ _ _ _
INPUT: Coaxial 1
SURR MODE: Dolby 3 Stereo
SURR MODE: selects the default surround
sound mode for the input shown at the top of
the menu. The default setting will be used unless
the source material triggers automatic decoding
of a particular type or unless the default set-
ting is overridden by the front panel or remote
surround buttons. Options are: Stereo, Dolby
Pro Logic II, Dolby 3-Stereo, Music 1 – 4, 5CH
Stereo, 7CH Stereo, and DTS Neo:6.
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
ENT KEY=input setup
+/– KEY=change
The INPUT SETUP menu configures the source
inputs and is reached from the MAIN menu.
The screen provides the following options, se-
lected by placing the highlight on the desired
line using the UP/DOWN buttons:
When Dolby Pro Logic II or DTS Neo:6 is
selected as the default surround mode on the
INPUT SETUP menu (see previous section), there
are additional option settings and parameters
available to optimize the surround decoding
for various types of recordings, music or movie
soundtracks.
This is a default setting for each input and, in
some cases, can be manually overridden by
the front-panel MODE buttons or the SUR+
button on the remote. See the SURROUND
SOUND CONTROLS section of this manual
for more information on which settings can be
overridden.
LISTEN: changes the current listening input
source (CD, TUNER, TAPE, VIDEO1, VIDEO2,
VIDEO3, VIDEO4, VIDEO5).
These settings are changed using one of the
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II or DTS Neo:6 submenus,
reached by pressing the ENTER key from the
INPUT SETUP menu when either of these sur-
round modes is selected.
INPUT LABEL: The labels for the five VIDEO
inputs can customized (not available for the
TUNER, CD, and TAPE inputs). Place the high-
light on this line to call up a sub-menu that al-
lows you to change the five-character label
for the current VIDEO source. To change the
label:
NOTE: The following types of discs or source
material are generally detected automatically
and the proper decoding activated with no
action or setting required: DTS, DTS-ES Ma-
trix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Digital,
Dolby Digital 2-channel, PCM 2-Channel,
MP3, and HDCD.
The sub-menu will be similar to the example
shown above, with the title at the top of the
screen indicating either DOLBY PRO LOGIC
II or DTS Neo:6 depending on the surround
mode.
1. Press the +/– keys to begin labeling.
2. Press the +/– keys to change the first let-
ter, scrolling through the list of available
characters.
In DTS Neo:6 surround mode, there will
only be one choice available on the sub-menu:
selecting CINEMA or MUSIC modes. Use the
+/– keys on the remote to change the settings.
Two of the default surround mode settings
available on this menu offer additional choices.
Dolby Pro Logic II decoding offers a choice
of CINEMA, MUSIC, or EMULATION settings.
DTS Neo:6 decoding offers a choice of CIN-
EMA or MUSIC settings. When either Dolby
Pro Logic II or DTS Neo:6 is selected with this
menu item, the current setting choice will also
be displayed. In addition, the function of the
ENTER button changes, taking you to a sub-
menu where you can change the settings and/
or additional parameters for Dolby Pro Logic
II or DTS Neo:6 decoding. See the following
section for details.
3. Press the ENT key to confirm that letter and
move to the next position.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all five charac-
ters have been completed. The final press
of the ENT button will save the new label
and exit the sub-menu.
• Select CINEMA to optimize the DTS Neo:6
decoding for movie soundtracks.
• Select MUSIC to optimize the DTS Neo:6
decoding for musical recordings.
INPUT: selects which physical input connec-
tion to use as the default for the source dis-
played in the first line of the menu. The op-
tions are ANALOG inputs, two OPTICAL digital
inputs (OPTICAL 1& 2), and three COAXIAL
digital inputs (COAXIAL 1 – 3). When a digi-
tal input is selected, the unit will check for a
digital signal when the INPUT SOURCE but-
ton is pressed. If no digital signal is present,
the unit will automatically revert to the ana-
log input. When an ANALOG input is selected,
the unit will not access a digital signal, even
though one may be present at the digital in-
put; thus, the ANALOG setting forces the unit
to use accept only an analog signal. Assign-
In Dolby Pro Logic II surround mode,
there will a similar choice available on the sub-
menu except that there are three options:
CINEMA, MUSIC, or EMULATION modes. Use
the +/– keys on the remote to select a mode.
• Select CINEMA to optimize for Dolby
Surround encoded movie soundtracks, using
the enhanced matrix decoding of Dolby
Pro Logic II including increased surround
separation and full-bandwidth surround
channel frequency response.
To return to the MAIN menu (except when Dolby
Pro Logic II or DTS Neo:6 is selected in the
SURR MODE field), press the ENTER button.
Press the MENU key on the remote to cancel
the menu display and return to normal opera-
tion.
• Select EMULATION for Dolby Surround
encoded movie soundtracks using decod-
ing logic that emulates the original Dolby
Pro Logic system. You may prefer this op-
NOTE: We suggest that you return to this menu
after connecting each source component to
properly configure that source.
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tion for older movie soundtracks that are
not of optimum audio quality. Compared
to the CINEMA setting, EMULATION mode
will reduce the high-frequency response and
separation of the surround channels and
may increase the delay setting to the sur-
round channels for a more spacious effect.
When you have completed all the desired
adjustments, press the ENTER key to return to
the INPUT SETUP menu.
tion away from all SMALL speakers and sends
it to the LARGE speakers and/or the SUB-
WOOFER.
Four examples illustrate the principles behind
bass management:
SPEAKER SETUP Menu
• A system with five LARGE speakers and a
subwoofer: This system requires no bass
redirection. All five speakers play the nor-
mal bass recorded in their respective chan-
nels. The subwoofer plays only the LFE
channel bass. This may not be the most ef-
ficient use of system resources. Depend-
ing on the soundtrack, there may be mini-
mal use of the LFE channel, so the subwoofer
would be underutilized. Meanwhile the
normal bass places higher demands on the
capabilities of the other speakers and the
amplifiers driving them.
SPEAKER SETUP
FRONT: Large
CENTER: Large
• Select MUSIC to optimize for musical re-
cordings. When the MUSIC mode is se-
lected, three additional parameter will be
available as shown in the following screen:
SURROUND: Large
CENTER BACK: Large
SUBWOOFER: Yes
CB SPKR SEL: 1 SPEAKER
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II
MODE: Music
OPTIONAL PARAMETERS
PANORAMA: Off
DIMENSION: 3
CENTER WIDTH: 0
The SPEAKER SETUP menu is used to config-
ure the RSP-1066 for use with your specific
loudspeakers. The menu is accessed from the
MAIN menu.
ENT KEY=input setup UP KEY=up
• A system with LARGE front, center, and
surround speakers, but no subwoofer. The
normal bass from the front, center, and
surround channels is played in its respec-
tive speakers. With no subwoofer, the LFE
bass is redirected to all five LARGE speak-
ers. This places significant demands on these
speakers and their amplifiers, as they must
play their own normal bass plus the very
demanding LFE bass.
+/– KEY=change
DWN KEY=down
Home theater systems vary in the number of
speakers and the bass capabilities of those
speakers. The RSP-1066 offers surround modes
tailored to systems with various numbers of
speakers and bass management features which
send bass information to the speaker(s) best
able to handle it – subwoofers and/or large
speakers. For optimum performance, you must
tell the RSP-1066 the number of speakers in
your system and how bass should be distrib-
uted among them.
Use the UP/DOWN keys on the remote to select
a parameter. Use the +/– keys to change the
selected parameter as follows:
• PANORAMA: The Panorama option
extends the front stereo image to include
the surround speakers for a dramatic “wrap-
around” effect. The options are OFF or ON.
• A system with LARGE front speakers, SMALL
center and surround speakers, and a sub-
woofer. The normal bass from the SMALL
center and surround speakers is redirected
to the LARGE front speakers and the sub-
woofer. The LARGE front speakers play their
own normal bass plus the redirected bass
from the SMALL speakers. The subwoofer
plays the LFE bass plus some of the redi-
rected bass from the SMALL center and
surround channels. This might be an ap-
propriate configuration with a pair of very
capable front speakers driven by a large
separate power amplifier.
• DIMENSION: The Dimension option al-
lows you to gradually adjust the soundfield
towards the front or towards the rear. There
are seven incremental settings from 0 to
6. A setting of 0 shifts the soundfield to-
wards the rear for maximum surround ef-
fect. A setting of 6 shifts the soundfield to
the front for minimum surround effect. The
default setting of 3 provides a “neutral”
balance between the two extremes.
NOTE: There are two types of bass in a sur-
round sound system. The first is normal bass
recorded in each of the main channels (front,
center, and surround). This bass is present in
all recordings and soundtracks. In addition,
Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 recordings
have a Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel –
the .1 channel. This bass channel, typically
played by a subwoofer, is used for effects
such as explosions or rumble. The use of the
LFE channel will vary from soundtrack to
soundtrack. Recordings that are not encoded
in Dolby Digital or DTS do not have the LFE
channel.
• CENTER WIDTH:The Center Width option
allows you to send some of the signal in-
tended for the center speaker to the left and
right front speakers, thus widening the
perceived soundfield. There are eight in-
cremental settings from 0 to 7. With the
default setting of 0, there is no center width
spreading and all of the center channel
information is sent to the center speaker .
The maximum setting of 7 shifts all of the
center channel signal to the left and right
speakers, essentially muting the center
speaker and maximizing the soundfield
width. Other settings provide incremental
steps between the two extremes.
• A system with all SMALL speakers and a
subwoofer. The normal bass from all chan-
nels is redirected to the subwoofer, which
also plays the LFE bass. The subwoofer
handles ALL of the bass in the system, while
the other speakers benefit from the added
dynamic range and reduced strain of not
having to play low bass. This configura-
tion realizes the full benefits of bi-amping:
bass is played by the speaker most suited
to do so, the other speakers play louder
with less distortion, and the need for am-
plifier power is reduced. This is the most
The following configuration instructions refer
to LARGE and SMALL speakers, referring more
to their desired bass configuration than their
physical size. Specifically, use the LARGE
setting for speakers that you want to play deep
bass signals. Use the SMALL designation for
speakers that would benefit from having their
bass sent to more capable speakers. The bass
management system redirects bass informa-
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popular home theater configuration and
should be strongly considered even if the
speakers are physically large and capable
of playing low bass. This configuration is
particularly advantageous when driving the
speakers with moderate power amplifiers.
CENTER BACK SPEAKER(S) (small/
large/none): Some systems have one or two
additional center back surround speakers for
use with 6.1 channel surround signals or 7CH
stereo processing. With the RSP-1066, such
a configuration is available using the preamp
outputs and external amplifiers. Select the
LARGE setting (not available with SMALL front
speakers) to have your center back speakers
play low bass. If your side speakers have limited
bass capability or if you would prefer that the
bass go to a subwoofer, use the SMALL set-
ting. If your system has no center back speakers,
select the NONE setting. With center back
speakers, the Rotel XS extended surround and/
or other decoders will provide the optimum
center back signals for any surround mode and
any type of recording.
TEST TONE Menu
TEST TONE
LEFT: +1dB
CENTER: -1dB
RIGHT: +2dB
R SURROUND: +5dB
CENTER BACK: +5dB
L SURROUND: +4dB
SUBWOOFER: +9dB
NOTE: An alternative configuration for setting
up a satellite/subwoofer package as the front
speakers: follow the speaker manufacturer’s
instructions, connecting the high-level inputs
of the powered subwoofer directly to the
speaker outputs of front amplifier and con-
necting the satellite speakers to the
subwoofer’s own crossover. In this arrange-
ment, 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 sys-
tem knows to redirect the bass information to
the front LARGE speakers. While this configu-
ration may ensure correct satellite speaker
operation by using the speaker manufacturer’s
own crossovers, it has some disadvantages
in terms of system calibration.
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
This menu uses pink noise test tones to set equal
volume levels for all speakers (left front, cen-
ter, right front, right surround, center back, 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 sur-
round sound material will be reproduced as
it was intended and is a critical step in cali-
brating the system.
SUBWOOFER (yes/no/max): Use the YES
setting if your system has a subwoofer. If your
system does not have a subwoofer, select NO.
Select the MAX setting to redirect all low fre-
quency information from all speakers (includ-
ing LARGE speakers) to the subwoofer. This
will give you maximum bass performance with
normal bass information being played by both
the subwoofer and any LARGE speakers in the
system.
NOTE: If you have configured your system to
use two center back speakers, there will be
an additional line in the menu, giving you the
ability to independently adjust the CENTER
BACK 1 and CENTER BACK 2 speakers.
The following speaker options are available:
FRONT SPEAKERS (small/large): This
menu setting determines what kind of main front
left and right speakers you are using. Use the
LARGE setting to have the front speakers play
low bass. Use the SMALL setting to redirect
normal bass away from these speakers to a
subwoofer.
To access this menu and perform the test tone
calibration, you must be in one of the surround
modes. Todothis, pressanyoftheMODEbuttons
except 2CH. Then, enter the ON-SCREEN DIS-
PLAY menu system and select TEST TONE from
the MAIN menu to reach this screen.
CB SPKR SELECT (1 speaker/2 speak-
ers): Use the 1 SPEAKER setting if your sys-
tem has a single center back surround speaker.
Use the 2 SPEAKERS setting if your system has
2 center back surround speakers. If your sys-
tem does not have any center back speakers,
select NONE on the previously described
CENTER SPEAKER setting on this menu.
CENTER SPEAKER(S) (small/large/
none): Use the LARGE position (not available
with SMALL front speakers) to have the cen-
ter speaker play low bass. Use the SMALL po-
sition if your center channel speaker has more
limited low frequency capability, or if you prefer
that the bass be sent to the subwoofer. Select
the NONE setting if your system does not have
a center channel speaker (the surround modes
will automatically divide all center channel
information equally between the two front
speakers, creating a phantom center channel).
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 accord-
ingly to the selected speaker.
NOTE: Speaker configuration is a global set-
ting for all surround modes and need only be
done once.
To change a setting, place the highlight on the
desired line using the UP/DOWN buttons and
use the +/– buttons to toggle through the
available settings. To return to the MAIN menu,
press the ENTER button. Press the MENU key
on the remote to cancel the display and re-
turn to normal operation.
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 notice-
ably louder or quieter. If so, adjust that speaker’s
volume levels up or down (in 1dB increments)
to match using the +/– buttons. Continue switch-
ing among the speakers and adjusting until
all speakers are the same volume.
SURROUND SPEAKERS (small/large/
none): Select the LARGE setting (not avail-
able with SMALL front speakers) to have the
surround speakers play low bass. If your rear
speakers have limited bass capability or if you
would prefer that the bass go to a subwoofer,
use the SMALL setting. If your system has no
rear surround speakers, select the NONE
setting (surround channels are added to the
front speakers so none of the recording is lost).
To return to the MAIN menu, press the EN-
TER button. Press the MENU key on the remote
to cancel the menu display and return to nor-
mal operation.
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Calibration with an SPL meter:
DELAY SETUP Menu
To change a setting, place the highlight on the
desired line using the UP/DOWN buttons and
use the +/– buttons to increase or decrease
the delay setting. To return to the MAIN menu,
press the ENTER button. Press the MENU key
on the remote to cancel the display and re-
turn to normal operation.
Calibrating the system with an SPL meter, rather
than by ear, provides more precise results and
improves the system’s performance significantly.
Inexpensive SPL meters are widely available
and the procedure is quick and easy.
DELAY SETUP
Dolby D Dolby
/DTS
CENTER: 1ms
R SURROUND: 15ms
L SURROUND: 15ms
CNTR-BACK: 15ms
Pro LogicII
25ms
25ms
25ms
Both Dolby and DTS specify a standard cali-
bration level for all theaters to ensure that
soundtracks can be played at the volume level
intended by the director of the film. This ref-
erence level should result in spoken dialog
played at about 80 dB (a realistic level for nor-
mal speech) with the loudest peaks in any single
channel at about 105 dB.
SUBWOOFER SETUP Menu
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
SUB SETUP
CROSSOVER: 100HZ
DOLBY: +1dB
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.
DTS: -2dB
STEREO: +5dB
MUSIC: +3dB
MULTI INPUT: MAX
This calibration can be accurately done in a
home theater using a sound pressure level (SPL)
meter and the pink noise test tones described
above. Set the meter to its SLOW response
with C-weighting and hold it away from your
body at your listening position pointing towards
the speaker being adjusted. Increase the master
volume control on the RSP-1066 until the meter
reads 75dB when playing the test tone through
one of the front speakers. Then, use the indi-
vidual channel adjustments on the TEST TONE
menu to adjust each of the individual speak-
ers, including the subwoofer, to the same 75dB
on the SPL meter. Note the setting of the mas-
ter volume control. Whenever you play a Dolby
Digital or DTS soundtrack with that master
volume setting, you will be playing it at the
reference volume level.
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU UP KEY=up
+/– KEY=change DWN KEY=down
Although personal preference is the ultimate
guide, you typically increase the delay to speak-
ers located closer to the seating area and de-
crease the delay to speakers located farther
from the seating area.
The SUBWOOFER SETUP menu allows selec-
tion of the subwoofer crossover frequency and
independent adjustment of subwoofer level for
each surround mode. These settings are memo-
rized and engaged automatically each time
a music or theater surround mode is selected.
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 ex-
ample, 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 de-
lay to the left rear speaker. Continue setting
delays for each speaker until you have com-
pensated for each speaker that is closer to you
than the farthest speaker.
When going to the SUBWOOFER SETUP menu
from the MAIN menu, the current surround
mode is automatically highlighted. Use the +/–
buttons to adjust the subwoofer level (–10dB
to +10dB) for the current surround mode.
NOTE: 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.
The idea of a reference volume setting to be
used in every theater has its merits. However,
many home theater listeners find this setting
to be excessively loud. It’s worthwhile cali-
brating your system to a known standard, but
let your own ears be the judge for deciding
how loud to playback movie soundtracks. Re-
gardless of your listening levels, using an SPL
meter to calibrate equal levels for all speak-
ers in the system is well worth the effort.
We recommend starting with the level settings
for all surround modes at the default 0 dB setting
during the test tone calibration of the system
and for a period of familiarization after that.
As you listen to a variety of source material
over time, you may notice that certain surround
modes consistently produce too much or too
little bass from the subwoofer. Use these sub-
woofer level settings to adjust the relative bass
output of various surround modes.
The delay times for the surround speakers are
set longer for Dolby Pro Logic II mode than in
Dolby Digital/DTS mode. When you change
delay setting for Dolby Digital/DTS, the de-
lay time for Dolby Pro Logic II will automati-
cally be set for MUSIC or CINEMA/EMULA-
TION modes.
The available settings for the CENTER chan-
nel (Dolby Digital/DTS only) are 0ms, 1ms,
2ms, 3ms, 4ms, and 5ms. For SURROUND
and CENTER BACK (Dolby Digital/DTS), the
settings are 0ms, 5ms, 10ms, and 15ms. For
SURROUND and CENTER BACK (Dolby Pro
Logic II), the MUSIC mode settings are the same
as the Dolby Digital/DTS settings. For SUR-
ROUND and CENTER BACK (Dolby Pro Logic
II), the CINEMA/EMULATION mode settings
are 10ms, 15ms, 20ms, and 25ms.
NOTE: In Dolby Digital and DTS recordings,
the LFE channel is used to produce spectacu-
lar low bass effects. This LFE channel can
generate output 10 dB louder than the other
channels, placing considerable demands on
your subwoofer system. If you hear distortion
or other signs of distress from your subwoofer
at loud listening levels, you may consider re-
ducing the subwoofer level for the Dolby Digi-
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tal and/or DTS surround modes. In other sur-
round modes, there is no LFE channel and
the subwoofer will only reproduce redirected
bass from the other channels, which is not as
likely to tax the subwoofer.
MULTI INPUT:determines whether the MULTI
channel input is turned ON or OFF.
DEFAULT SETUP Menu
DEFAULT SETUP
CINEMA EQ: determines if a special equal-
ization setting is turned ON or OFF. This equal-
ization may be desirable for playback of movie
source material to compensate for the acous-
tic differences between a commercial cinema
and a home theater environment. The CIN-
EMA EQ setting can also be changed using
the FILTER button on the remote.
FACTORY DEFAULT: No
USER DEFAULT: No
USER DEFAULT SET: No
The CROSSOVER setting activates a low-pass
filter for the subwoofer and a corresponding
high-pass filter for all SMALL speakers in the
system at the selected frequency. To adjust the
crossover frequency, highlight the CROSSOVER
line using the UP/DOWN buttons. Then, use
the +/– buttons to chose one of the following
options: OFF, 40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz,
or 120Hz. The 80Hz or 100Hz crossover
points are the most common in home theater
systems. However, your best setting depends
on the specific speakers in your system.
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
POWER: This setting determines how the
RSP-1066 powers up. With the default DIRECT
setting, the unit is fully activated when AC power
is applied and the front-panel POWER button
is pressed in; however, it may be put in
STANDBY mode using the remote POWER
button. With the STANDBY setting, the unit pow-
ers up in standby mode when AC is applied
and the front-panel POWER button is in the
ON position. The unit must be activated us-
ing the remote control POWER button. In AL-
WAYS-ON mode, the unit remains fully active
whenever AC is present and the front-panel
POWER button is pressed in; the remote
POWER button is disabled and the unit can-
not be put in standby mode.
DEFAULT SETUP
FACTORY DEFAULT: Yes
USER DEFAULT: No
USER DEFAULT SET: No
NOTE: The OFF setting sends a full-range sig-
nal to your subwoofer so that you can use its
built-in low-pass filter. With the OFF setting,
a 100 Hz high-pass filter is activated for all
SMALL speakers in the system.
ENT KEY=Exec.
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
The DEFAULT SETUP menu provides access to
three functions:
To return to the MAIN menu, press the EN-
TER button. Press the MENU key on the remote
to cancel the display and return to normal
operation.
• Restoring all features and settings to the
original FACTORY DEFAULT settings.
• Memorizing a custom group of settings as
a USER DEFAULT.
OSD: Determines whether the ON-SCREEN
DISPLAYS are shown on your TV monitor dur-
ing operation.
OTHER OPTIONS Menu
• Activating the USER DEFAULT settings.
To restore the FACTORY DEFAULT set-
tings: Place the highlight on the FACTORY
DEFAULT line using the UP/DOWN buttons
and use the +/– buttons to change the setting
to YES. The screen will change to a confirma-
tion screen. Press the ENTER button to proceed
with resetting the FACTORY DEFAULT settings.
The unit will power off and then on, with the
factory settings restored. To return to the MAIN
menu without resetting the FACTORY DEFAULT
settings, change the entry to NO and press
the ENTER button.
LANGUAGE: Selects one of the several lan-
guages for all of the ON-SCREEN MENUS.
OTHER OPTIONS
RECORD: CD
DYNAMIC: Max
MULTI INPUT: Off
CINEMA EQ: Off
POWER: Direct
OSD: On
Change settings on the OTHER OPTIONS menu
by highlighting the desired line using the UP/
DOWN buttons and using the +/– buttons to
step through the available settings. 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.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
This menu, accessed from the MAIN menu,
provides access to several miscellaneous set-
tings as follows:
NOTE: Resetting to factory default settings will
erase all stored settings including delay set-
tings, speaker settings, balance settings, in-
put settings and more. You will loseALL system
configuration settings. Be certain that you wish
to do so before resetting the factory defaults.
RECORD: Select a signal for the record out-
puts by choosing one of the input sources.
DYNAMIC:steps through the three dynamic
range settings available in digital modes:
• MAX (no compression/full dynamic range)
• MID (moderate compression)
To save USER DEFAULT settings: Many
of the current configuration settings can be
stored as a USER DEFAULT, which can be
activated at any time from this menu screen.
To save the current settings as a USER DEFAULT
Place the highlight on the USER DEFAULT SET
line using the UP/DOWN buttons and use the
• MIN (full compression/minimum dynamic
range).
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+/– buttons to change the setting to YES. The
screen will change to a confirmation screen.
Press the ENTER button to store the new USER
DEFAULT settings. To return to the MAIN menu
without saving any changes, change all en-
tries on the screen to NO and press the EN-
TER button.
line, thus optimizing system performance when
sending a fixed level signal to a preamp or
amplifier with its own volume adjustment.
Specifications
Audio
VOLUME: In VARIABLE output mode, this line
shows the current volume setting for Zone 2.
In FIXED output mode, this volume setting es-
tablishes a permanent fixed output level for
Zone 2.
Total Harmonic Distortion
<0.05%
Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz:7 kHz)
<0.05%
NOTE: If there is insufficient memory to store a
USER DEFAULT configuration file, the USER
DEFAULT SET option will not be available.
Frequency Response
10 Hz - 95 kHz, 1 dB (line level)
10 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.3 dB (digital level)
Move the highlight to the desired line using
the UP/DOWN buttons and use the +/– but-
tons 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.
Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF A-weighted)
95 dB (Stereo) Analog
92 dB (Dolby Digital, dts) 0dBFs
To activate memorized USER DEFAULT
settings: After you have stored a USER DE-
FAULT configuration file, you can activate those
settings at any time by placing the highlight
on the USER DEFAULT line using the UP/
DOWN buttons. Use the +/– buttons to change
the setting to YES. The screen will change to
a confirmation screen. Press the ENTER but-
ton to proceed with activating the USER DE-
FAULT settings. To return to the MAIN menu
without activating the USER DEFAULT settings,
change the entry to NO and press the EN-
TER button.
Input Sensitivity/Impedance
Line Level: 200 mV/47 kohms
Tone Controls (Bass/Treble)
8 dB at 100 Hz/10 kHz
Preamp Output Level
1.2 V (200 mV Input)
Video
Frequency Response
3 Hz – 10 MHz, 3 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio
45 dB
Input Impedance
75 ohms
ZONE 2 SETUP Menu
Output Impedance
75 ohms
ZONE2 SETUP
Output Level
1 volt
SOURCE: CD
VOLUME SETUP: Variable
VOLUME: 20
General
Power Consumption:
40 watts
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
Power Requirements (AC)
115 volts, 60Hz (USA version)
230 volts, 50Hz (CE version)
Weight
7.6 Kg/16.7 lb.
The ZONE 2 SETUP menu provides settings
and configuration options related to the op-
eration of Zone 2. This menu is reached by
highlighting the ZONE 2 line on the MAIN
menu and pressing ENTER.
Dimensions (W x H x D)
432 x 122 x 341 mm
17" x 47/8" x 131/2"
Front Panel Height
(feet removed/for rack mount)
109 mm/45/16"
SOURCE: the source selected for listening in
Zone 2. Selecting the OFF option turns Zone
2 off.
All specifications are accurate at the time of
printing.
Rotel reserves the right to make improvements
without notice.
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 RSP-1066 front-panel or
from a remote control/IR repeater or keypad
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
Rotel and the Rotel HiFi logo are registered
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