Rotel RSP-1098 User manual

Owner’s manual
Manuel de l’utilisateur
Manual de Instrucciones
RSP-1098
Surround Sound Processor
Processeur de Son Surround
Procesador De Sonido Envolvente
SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-1098
STANDBY ZONE 2
PATH SPEAKER
PUSH
MODE DISPLAY MENU MUTE
FUNCTION VOLUME

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RSP-1098

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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 during a light-
ning storm or 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
Notice
The COMPUTER I/O connection should be handled by authorized person
only.
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radi-
ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu-
lar installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.(TV, radio, etc.)
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for additional
help.
Caution
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules operation is subject to
the following to conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

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RSP-1098
Conseils de Sécurité
ATTENTION: Il n’y a à l’intérieur aucune pièce susceptible d’être
modifiée par l’utilisateur. Adressez-vous impérativement à une
personne qualifiée.
ATTENTION: Prenez garde à ce qu’aucun objet ou liquide ne
tombe à l’intérieur de l’appareil par ses orifices de ventila-
tion; Si l’appareil est exposé à l’humidité ou si un objet tombe
à l’intérieur, couper immédiatement l’alimentation secteur de
tous les appareils. Débrancher l’appareil des autres maillons,
et adressez-vous immédiatement et uniquement à une personne
qualifiée et agréée.
Tous les conseils de sécurité et d’installation doivent être lus avant de faire
fonctionner l’appareil. Conservez soigneusement ce livret pour le consulter
à nouveau pour de futures références.
Tous les conseils de sécurité doivent être soigneusement respectés. Suivez
les instructions. Respectez les procédures d’installation et de fonctionnement
indiquées dans ce manuel.
L’appareil doit être nettoyé uniquement avec un chiffon sec ou un aspirateur.
L’appareil doit être placé de telle manière que sa propre ventilation puisse
fonctionner, c’est-à-dire avec un espace libre d’une dizaine de centimètres
autour de lui. Il ne doit pas être posé sur un fauteuil, un canapé, une couverture
ou toute autre surface susceptible de boucher ses ouïes d’aération; ou placé
dans un meuble empêchant la bonne circulation d’air autour des orifices
d’aération.
Cet appareil doit être placé loin de toute source de chaleur, tels que radiateurs,
chaudières, bouches de chaleur ou d’autres appareils (y compris amplificateurs
de puissance) produisant de la chaleur.
Cet appareil doit être branché sur une prise d’alimentation secteur, d’une
tension et d’un type conformes à ceux qui sont indiqués sur la face arrière
de l’appareil (Europe, 230 V/50 Hz).
Brancher l’appareil uniquement grâce au cordon secteur fourni, ou à un
modèle équivalent. Ne pas tenter de modifier ou changer la prise. Notamment,
ne pas tenter de supprimer la prise de terre si celle-ci est présente. Ne pas
utiliser de cordon rallonge.
Prendre garde à ce que ce cordon d’alimentation ne soit pas pincé, écrasé
ou détérioré sur tout son trajet, à ce qu’il ne soit pas mis en contact avec
une source de chaleur. Vérifier soigneusement la bonne qualité des con-
tacts, à l’arrière de l’appareil comme dans la prise murale.
Si l’appareil ne doit pas être utilisé pendant une longue période, la prise
secteur sera débranchée.
L’appareil doit être immédiatement éteint, débranché puis retourné au ser-
vice après-vente agréé dans les cas suivants:
• Un objet est tombé, ou du liquide a coulé à l’intérieur de l’appareil.
• L’appareil a été exposé à la pluie.
• L’appareil ne fonctionne pas normalement, ou ses performances sont
anormalement limitées.
• L’appareil est tombé, ou le coffret est endommagé.
Information FCC
Cet appareil a été testé afin de vérifier sa conformité avec les normes minima
des appareils numériques de classe B, suivant l’article 15 des normes FCC.
Ces normes garantissent une protection suffisante contre les interférences,
dans le cadre d’une utilisation domestique. Cet appareil génère, utilise et
peut rayonner des fréquences radio et peut, s’il n’est pas utilisé selon les
conseils prodigués dans ce manuel d’utilisation, causer des interférences
avec les communications radio.
Il n’y a cependant aucune garantie que ces interférences n’interviennent
dans certaines installations. Si vous notez la présence de parasites sur la
radio ou la télévision (détectées par la mise sous et hors tension de l’appareil),
vous pouvez essayer d’éliminer ces interférences en essayant une des
procédures suivantes:
• Réorientez ou déplacez l’antenne de réception (TV, radio, etc.)
• Augmentez l’éloignement physique entre le récepteur en cause et l’appareil.
• Branchez les autres maillons sur une prise secteur différente de celle
sur laquelle est branché le récepteur.
• Consultez votre revendeur, ou un technicien spécialiste de ces questions
de réception radio/TV.
Attention: Cet appareil répond aux normes de l’article 15 de la FCC sous
les conditions suivantes: 1) Cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférence
très sensible. 2) Cet appareil doit pouvoir accepter n’importe quelle interférence
externe, y compris celles dues à une utilisation fortuite.
Notice
Le branchement repéré COMPUTER I/O ne concerne que des
techniciens agréés uniquement.

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Instrucciones Importantes Relacionadas
con la Seguridad
ADVERTENCIA: No hay componentes manipulables por el
usuario en el interior del aparato. Cualquier operación de
mantenimiento debe ser llevada a cabo por personal cualificado.
ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir el riesgo de que se produzca un
incendio o una descarga eléctrica, no exponga el RSP-1098 al
agua o la humedad. No permita que ningún objeto extraño penetre
en el interior del aparato. Si el aparato está expuesto a la humedad
o algún objeto extraño penetra en su interior, desconecte
inmediatamente el cable de alimentación de la red eléctrica. En
caso de que fuera necesario, envíe el aparato a un especialista
cualificado para su inspección y posterior reparación.
Lea todas las instrucciones del presente manual antes de conectar o hacer
funcionar el RSP-1098. Conserve este manual cerca de usted para el caso
de que necesite revisar las instrucciones de seguridad que se indican a
continuación.
Tenga siempre en mente las advertencias y la información relativa a seguridad
que figuran tanto en estas instrucciones como en el propio aparato. Siga
al pie de letra todas las instrucciones relacionadas con el funcionamiento
del mismo.
Limpie el exterior del RSP-1098 únicamente con una gamuza seca o un
aspirador.
Debería dejar unos 10 centímetros de espacio libre alrededor del aparato.
No coloque nunca el RSP-1098 sobre una cama, un sofá, una alfombra o
una superficie similar susceptible de bloquear las ranuras de ventilación.
Si el RSP-1098 está ubicado en la estantería de una librería o un mueble,
debe haber suficiente espacio a su alrededor y ventilación en el mueble
para permitir una refrigeración adecuada.
Mantenga el RSP-1098 alejado de radiadores, estufas, cocinas o de cualquier
otra instalación que produzca calor.
El RSP-1098 debe ser conectado únicamente a una fuente de alimentación
del tipo y tensión especificados en su panel posterior (230 V/50 Hz para
los países de la Comunidad Económica Europea y 115 V/60 Hz para
Estados Unidos).
Conecte el RSP-1098 a una toma de corriente eléctrica únicamente a través
del cable de alimentación de dos clavijas polarizado suministrado de serie
o un equivalente exacto del mismo. No modifique de ningún modo dicho
cable. No intente desactivar los terminales destinados a la conexión a tierra
o polarización. El cable debería ser conectado a una toma de corriente
eléctrica de dos terminales que se adapten perfectamente a las clavijas
del cable de alimentación del RSP-1098. No utilice ningún tipo de cable
de extensión.
No coloque el cable de alimentación en lugares en que pueda ser aplastado,
perforado, doblado en ángulos críticos, expuesto al calor o dañado de
algún modo. Preste particular atención al punto de unión entre el cable y
la toma de corriente y también a la ubicación de esta última en el panel
posterior del aparato.
El cable de alimentación debería desconectarse de la red eléctrica cuando
el aparato no vaya a ser utilizado durante un largo período de tiempo
(por ejemplo durante las vacaciones de verano).
Deje inmediatamente de utilizar el RSP-1098 y envíelo a un servicio técnico
cualificado para su inspección/reparación si:
• El cable de alimentación o alguna clavija del mismo ha sido dañado.
• Han caído objetos o se ha derramado líquido en el interior del aparato.
• El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia.
• El aparato muestra signos de funcionamiento inadecuado.
• El aparato ha sido golpeado o dañado de algún modo.
Información de la FCC
Este aparato ha sido debidamente probado y satisface los límites de
funcionamiento correspondientes a un componente digital de Clase B
especificados en el Apartado 15 de la Normativa de la FCC. Dichos límites
han sido diseñados para proporcionar una protección razonable frente a
interferencias en instalaciones domésticas. Este equipo genera y puede radiar
energía de radiofrecuencia y en el caso de que no sea instalado y utilizado
siguiendo las instrucciones suministradas por el fabricante, puede causar
interferencias en comunicaciones de radio o televisión.
No obstante, no se garantiza que las citadas interferencias no puedan tener
lugar en una instalación particular. Si este aparato interfiere la recepción
de programas de radio o televisión, lo que puede determinarse activándolo
y desactivándolo, intente corregir la interferencia aplicando una o varias
de las siguientes medidas.
• Reoriente o reubique la antena de recepción.
• Aumente la separación entre el aparato y el sintonizador del televisor.
• Conecte el aparato a un enchufe perteneciente a un circuito eléctrico
diferente.
• En caso de que tenga cualquier otra duda, consulte a su distribuidor
autorizado de productos Rotel o a un técnico experimentado televisión
o radio.
Precaución: Este aparato cumple con el Apartado 15 de la Normativa
de la FCC y su funcionamiento está sujeto a las siguientes condiciones: (1)
Este aparato no debe provocar interferencias perjudiciales, y (2) debe aceptar
cualquier interferencia que reciba, incluyendo aquellas que puedan afectar
negativamente a su funcionamiento.
Nota Importante
La conexión COMPUTER I/O debería ser manipulada únicamente por
personal autorizado.

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RSP-1098
1: Front and Rear Panels
Faces Avant et Arrière
Paneles Frontal y Posterior
SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR
MODEL NO: RSP-1098
POWER CONSUMPTION: 70 WATTS
ON
OFF
POWER
S-VIDEO
COMPOSITE
3 ZONE2
12
SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR RSP-1098
STANDBY ZONE 2
PATH SPEAKER
PUSH
MODE DISPLAY MENU MUTE
FUNCTION VOLUME
431 2
5 126 7 8 9 10 11
13 14 15 2016 17
40
26
18
27 2928 30 32
19 2221 24 2523
343331 35 383736 39

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2: RR-1050 Remote
Télécommande RR-1050
Mando a Distancia RR-1050
POWER LEARNEDIT/ CLONE
LANG
PAGE 1/2
CLEAR RESETPRELOAD
SCAN PTY P-TUN TP
DISP TAPE2 PHONO TONE D-SLT
EQ DYN REC ZONE SUR+
2CH PL C PL M 5CH 7CH
SR
CM
-
+
UP
DWN
ENT
POWER
MACRO
AUD CD TUN
DEVICE / INPUT
TAPE EXT
V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
TA
123
456
789
+10
0 X
M MUTE
DISC 2DISC 1
CD
DVD
DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5
PROG RANDOM REPEAT
DISC+DISC-
DISPLAY AUDIO ANGLE SBTITLE ZOOM
RESUME REPEAT A -B GOTO SLOW
INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3
TV/VCR RECORD
CH VOL
ON OFF
FRQ DIRECT
TUNE PRESET
BAND FM MONO
GUIDE MENU
OSDCTR
SUR
SUB
SEARCH +
SEARCH –
WAITINGLEARNEDIT
REPTCLONE LOADING RECEIVERTRANSMITTER
WAITINGLEARNEDIT
REPTCLONE LOADING RECEIVERTRANSMITTER
A
Q
C
L
J
I
H
F
E
B
N
O
DM
G
P
K
R

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RSP-1098
3: On-Screen Display/TFT Screen Menus
Menus On-Screen Display/Ecran TFT
Sistema de Visualización en Pantalla/Menús de la Pantalla TFT
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II
MODE:Music
OPTIONAL PARAMETERS
PANORAMA:Off
DIMENSION:3
CENTER WIDTH:0
INPUT SETUP MENU
DTS Neo:6
MODE:Cinema
INPUT SETUP MENU
SYSTEM STATUS
LISTEN:Tuner
VID INPUT:Video 1
RECORD:Source
MODE:Dolby Digital
INPUT:Coaxial 2
VOLUME:65
ZONE 2:Off
SPEAKERS:FL CNT SUB FR
SL CB1 CB2 SR
MAIN MENU
INPUT SPEAKER
DELAY TEST TONE
SUB SETUP ZONE 2
DISPLAY CONTOUR
OTHER DEFAULT
EXIT
SPEAKER SETUP
FRONT:Large
CENTER:Large
SURROUND:Large
CENTER BACK:Large1
SUBWOOFER:Yes
ADVANCED:Enter
MAIN MENU
SUBWOOFER SETUP
CROSSOVER:100hZ
DOLBY DIGITAL: 0dB
DOLBY PL II: 0dB
DTS: 0dB
STEREO/MPEG:+ 2dB
MUSIC: Off
MULTI INPUT:- 2dB
MAIN MENU
ZONE2 SETUP
SOURCE:Off
VOLUME SETUP:Variable
VOLUME:60
TURN ON VOL:Last
MAX VOL:Max
12V TRIGGER:Off
MAIN MENU
DEFAULT SETUP
FACTORY DEFAULT:No
USER DEFAULT:No
SET USER DEFAULT:No
MAIN MENU
ADV SPEAKER SETUP
SPEAKER:Front
CROSSOVER:100Hz
DOLBY:Small
DTS:Small
STEREO/MPEG:Large
MUSIC:Small
SPEAKER SETUP MENU
INPUT SETUP
LISTEN:CD
VID INPUT:Video 1
INPUT LABEL:_______
INPUT:Coaxial 2
CINEMA EQ:Off
12V TRIGGER:1
DEFAULT MODE:Dolby 3 Stereo
GROUP DELAY:200ms
MAIN MENU
INPUT SETUP
LISTEN:Multi Input
VID INPUT:Video 1
INPUT LABEL:_______
12V TRIGGER:1
LFE REDIRECT:On
MAIN MENU
INPUT SETUP
LISTEN:CD
VID INPUT:Video 1
INPUT LABEL:_______
INPUT:Coaxial 2
CINEMA EQ:Off
12V TRIGGER:1
DEFAULT MODE:Dolby PLII Cinema
GROUP DELAY:200mS
MAIN MENU
OPTION
DELAY SETUP
LEFT: 12ft 3.6m
CENTER: 11ft 3.3m
RIGHT: 11ft 3.3m
R SURROUND: 6ft 1.8m
R CTR BACK: 8ft 2.4m
L CTR BACK: 9ft 2.7m
L SURROUND: 5ft 1.5m
SUBWOOFER: 5ft 1.5m
MAIN MENU
TEST TONE
LEFT:+ 1dB
CENTER:- 1dB
RIGHT:+ 2dB
R SURROUND:+ 5dB
R CTR BACK:+ 2dB
L CTR BACK:+ 2dB
L SURROUND:+ 4dB
SUBWOOFER:+ 9dB
MAIN MENU
OTHER OPTIONS
RECORD:Source
TURN ON VOL:Last
MAX VOL:Max
VOL SPEED:Slow
POWER:Standby
LANGUAGE:English
VIDEO:NTSC
MAIN MENU
DISPLAY OPTIONS
DISPLAY SOURCE:Off
CONTRAST:+ 5
BRIGHTNESS:- 5
PROGRESSIVE:V1+V2
OSD OUTPUT: SCREEN+MON
MAIN MENU
CONTOUR SETUP
SPEAKER:Front
DEFEAT:On
HF CONTOUR:+5
LF CONTOUR: 0
MAIN MENU

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4: Outputs
Connexions de Sortie
Salidas
SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR
MODEL NO: RSP-1098
POWER CONSUMPTION: 70 WATTS
ON
OFF
POWER
S-VIDEO
COMPOSITE
3 ZONE2
12
CENTER
CENTER
BACK
SURROUND FRONT
R
L
TV
SUBWOOFER
RSP-1098
AMPLIFIER

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RSP-1098
5: Source Connections
Connexions d'Entrée
Conexiones de las Fuentes
SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR
MODEL NO: RSP-1098
POWER CONSUMPTION: 70 WATTS
ON
OFF
POWER
S-VIDEO
COMPOSITE
3 ZONE2
12
L
R
L
R
REC
IN
LINE
OUT
L
R
REC
IN
LINE
OUT
REC
IN
LINE
OUT
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
COMPOSITE
VIDEO
ANALOG
OUTPUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUTPUT
L
R
AUDIO
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
S-VIDEOCOMPOSITE
VIDEO
OUTPUTS
COMPONENT
VIDEO
Y
CR
CB
VCR
DVD
RSP-1098
CD
TAPE

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SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR
MODEL NO: RSP-1098
POWER CONSUMPTION: 70 WATTS
ON
OFF
POWER
S-VIDEO
COMPOSITE
3 ZONE2
12
6: Zone 2 Connections
Connexions Zone 2
Conexiones de la Zona 2
ROTEL RSP-1098
CD
AMPLIFIER
ZONE 2 IR
LEFTRIGHT

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RSP-1098 Surround Sound Processor
Contents
Boxed numbers refer to RSP-1098 illustration.
Boxed letters refer to RR-1050 illustration.
Important Safety Instructions .................3
1: Front and Rear Panels ................................... 6
2: RR-1050 Remote ........................................... 7
3: On-Screen Display/TFT Screen Menus............. 8
4: Outputs ......................................................... 9
5: Source Connections ...................................... 10
6: Zone 2 Connections ..................................... 11
About Rotel .........................................14
Getting Started ....................................14
Video features ................................................. 14
Audio features ................................................. 14
Surround features ............................................ 14
Other features ................................................. 14
Unpacking ....................................................... 15
Placement ....................................................... 15
CONNECTIONS 15
Analog Audio Inputs & Outputs ............15
CD Inputs .................................................. 15
Tuner Inputs .............................................. 15
TAPE Inputs ............................................... 15
TAPE Outputs ............................................ 15
VIDEO 1–5 Audio Inputs ........................... 16
VIDEO 1–3 Audio Outputs ......................... 16
MULTI Inputs ............................................. 16
Preamp Outputs ........................................ 16
ZONE 2 Audio Outputs ............................... 16
Video Inputs & Outputs ........................16
VIDEO 1–5
Composite Video Inputs ............................. 17
VIDEO 1–3
Composite Video Outputs ........................... 17
VIDEO 1–5
S-Video Inputs ........................................... 17
VIDEO 1–3
S-Video Outputs ........................................ 17
VIDEO 1–4
Component Video Inputs ........................... 17
TV Monitor Outputs ...................... 17
ZONE 2 Video Outputs ............................... 17
Digital Audio Input & Outputs ...............17
Digital Inputs ..................................... 18
Digital Outputs ................................... 18
Other Connections ................................18
AC Input ................................................... 18
Master Power Switch ................................. 18
12V TRIGGER Connections ......................... 18
REM IN Jacks ............................................ 18
IR OUT Jacks ............................................. 18
Computer I/O ........................................... 18
Making Connections..............................19
CD Player ........................................................ 19
DVD Player ...................................................... 19
Cable, Satellite, or HDTV Tuner......................... 19
AM/FM Tuner .................................................. 19
Audio Tape Recorder ........................................ 19
VCR or Digital Video Recorder .......................... 19
DVD-A or SACD Player ..................................... 19
TV Monitor....................................................... 20
Amplifiers and Powered Subwoofers................. 20
OPERATING THE RSP-1098 20
Front Panel Overview ..........................20
Color TFT Display ...................................... 20
MENU button ...................................... 20
DISPLAY Button ......................................... 20
STANDBY Button ....................................... 20
VOLUME Knob ........................................... 20
MUTE Button ...................................... 21
FUNCTION Knob ........................................ 21
PATH Button .............................................. 21
SPEAKER Button ........................................ 21
MODE Button ............................................ 21
Remote Sensor .......................................... 21
ZONE 2 LED .............................................. 21
Remote Control Overview ....................21
Using the RR-1050
AUDIO Button ........................................... 21
Programming the RR-1050
PRELOAD Button ....................................... 21
MENU/OSD button ............................. 21
ENTER Button ............................................ 21
ON/OFF Buttons ....................................... 21
POWER Button .......................................... 21
VOLUME Button ......................................... 22
MUTE Button ...................................... 22
DEVICE/INPUT Buttons .............................. 22
REC Button ................................................ 22
ZONE Button ............................................. 22
UP/DOWN Buttons .................................... 22
+/– Buttons ............................................. 22
Speaker Selection Buttons ......................... 22
EQ Button ................................................. 22
TONE Button ............................................. 22
Surround Mode Buttons ............................. 22
SUR+ Button ............................................. 22
DYN Button ............................................... 22

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English
Basic Operations ..................................22
Power and Standby On/Off ......... 22
Volume Adjustments ........................... 23
Muting the Sound ............................... 23
Display Options .................................. 23
Selecting Inputs....................................23
Selecting a Source Input
from the Front Panel .......................... 23
Selecting a Source
from the Remote ......................... 24
Overview of Surround Formats .............24
Dolby Surround
Dolby Pro Logic II ............................................ 24
Dolby Digital ................................................... 24
DTS 5.1
DTS 96/24 ...................................................... 24
DTS Neo:6 ....................................................... 25
6.1 and 7.1 Surround ...................................... 25
DSP Music Modes ............................................. 25
2Ch/5Ch/7Ch Stereo Formats.......................... 25
Other Digital Formats ...................................... 26
Automatic Surround Modes ...................26
Manually Selecting Surround Modes ......26
Dolby Digital 5.1
Dolby Digital Surround EX ............................... 27
Dolby Digital 2.0 ............................................. 27
DTS 5.1
DTS 96/24
DTS-ES 6.1....................................................... 27
MPEG Multichannel .......................................... 28
Digital Stereo
(PCM, MP3, and HDCD) ................................... 28
Analog Stereo .................................................. 28
Other Settings......................................29
Temporary Speaker Level ..... 29
Temporary Group Delay ........ 29
Dynamic Range ........................... 29
Contour/Tone Settings ........................ 29
Cinema EQ ................................................ 30
Zone 2 Operation .................................30
Zone 2 Power On/Off Operation ............... 30
Controlling Zone 2 from the Front Panel .......... 30
Controlling Zone 2
from the Remote Location ........... 30
SETUP 31
Menu Basics .........................................31
Navigation Buttons ............... 31
System Status .................................................. 31
Main Menu ...................................................... 32
Display Options................................................ 32
Configuring Inputs ................................32
Input Setup...................................................... 32
Multi Input Setup ............................................. 33
Dolby Pro Logic II ............................................ 34
DTS Neo:6 ....................................................... 34
Configuring Speakers and Audio ............34
Understanding Speaker Configuration .............. 34
Speaker Setup ................................................. 35
Advance Speaker Setup.................................... 36
Subwoofer Setup ............................................. 36
Test Tone ......................................................... 37
Delay Setup ..................................................... 38
Contour Setup .................................................. 38
Miscellaneous Settings .........................38
Other Options .................................................. 38
Zone 2 Setup ................................................... 39
Default Setup .................................................. 39
MORE INFORMATION 40
Troubleshooting ....................................40
Specifications .......................................41
Audio .............................................................. 41
Video............................................................... 41
General ........................................................... 41

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RSP-1098 Surround Sound Processor
About Rotel
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.
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.
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.
All of us at Rotel, thank you for buying this
product and hope it will bring you many years
of enjoyment.
Surround features
• Automatic Dolby Digital®decoding for
Dolby Digital®2.0, Dolby Digital®5.1, and
Dolby Digital Surround EX®recordings.
• Dolby®Pro Logic II®decoding for Dolby
Surround®matrix encoded recordings. Can
be optimized for Music or Cinema sources
plus an emulation mode for the original
Dolby Pro Logic decoding.
• Automatic decoding for DTS®5.1 channel,
DTS-ES®Matrix 6.1 channel, DTS-ES®Dis-
crete 6.1 channel, and DTS 96/24 digi-
tal recordings.
• 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.
• Automatic decoding for MPEG Multichannel
digital recordings.
• Rotel XS (eXtra Surround) automatically en-
sures proper decoding and optimum per-
formance from any multichannel digital
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).
• Surround modes for playback of surround
sound material on 2 channel and 3 chan-
nel systems for total compatibility.
• Four DSP Music modes.
Other features
• Multi-zone, multi-source capability with
independent input selection and volume.
• User friendly ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)
menu system with programmable labels for
all inputs. Choice of languages.
• Learning remote control to operate the
RSP-1098 and nine other components.
• Upgradeable microprocessor software to
accommodate future upgrades.
• Four assignable 12V trigger outputs for
remote turn-on of power amplifiers and other
components.
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RSP-1098
Surround Sound Processor. The RSP-1098 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.
Video features
• Front panel widescreen color TFT screen
for video or operating menus.
• Wideband 100 mHz video processing for
HDTV signals.
• Full complement of composite, S-Video, and
Component Video inputs and outputs
• Conversion of composite and S-Video sig-
nals to Component Video for output to TV
monitor.
Audio features
• Rotel’s Balanced Design Concept combines
advanced circuit board layout, comprehen-
sive parts evaluation, and extensive listening
tests for superior sound and reliability.
• Individual circuit boards grouped by func-
tion for maximum signal isolation.
• 24-bit/128x oversampling analog-to-digital
converters from AKM and Crystal Semicon-
ductor 24-bit/192 kHz digital-to-analog
converters
• Analog bypass mode for pure 2-speaker
stereo with no digital processing.
• Optical and coax digital inputs and out-
puts.
• MULTI Input for 7.1 channel analog signals
from DVD-A and SACD players. Subwoofer
options include .1 channel pass through
or bass redirect feature with an analog low-
pass filter for a summed subwoofer output
from seven channels.
• Automatic HDCD® decoding for signals from
High Definition Compatible Digital®com-
pact discs.
• Automatic decoding of digital signals from
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) players.
“DTS”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround”, “DTS ES®Matrix 6.1”,
and “DTS ES®Discrete 6.1”, and “DTS Neo:6®”are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX”, and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
, 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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Unpacking
Remove the unit carefully from its packing. Find
the remote control and other accessories. Save
the box as it will protect the RSP-1098 if you
move or need to return it for maintenance.
Placement
Place the RSP-1098 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.
Place the RSP-1098 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.
The RSP-1098 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.
Don’t stack other components or objects on
top of the RSP-1098. Don’t let any liquid fall
into the unit.
CONNECTIONS
Although, the RSP-1098’s rear panel looks
daunting, connecting the unit to your system
is straightforward. Each of the source compo-
nents in the system are connected to the
RSP-1098 inputs with a pair of standard RCA
cables for analog audio, a video connection
(composite, S-Video, or Component Video),
and an optional digital audio cable (coax or
optical).
NOTE : Surround formats like Dolby Digital and
DTS are digital formats and the RSP-1098
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-1098, using either the op-
tical or coax inputs.
The outputs of RSP-1098 are sent to the power
amplifier(s) with standard RCA cables from
preamp audio outputs. The video signal from
the RSP-1098 is sent to the TV monitor using
composite video, S-Video, or Component Video
connections.
In addition, the RSP-1098 has MULTI input con-
nections for a source component that does its
own surround decoding, remote IR sensor
inputs, and 12V trigger connections for remote
turn-on of other Rotel components.
NOTE :Do not plug any system component
into an AC source until all connections have
been properly made.
Video cables should have a 75 ohm imped-
ance. The S/PDIF digital audio interface stan-
dard also specifies a 75 ohm impedance and
all good digital cables adhere to this require-
ment. 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.
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-1098 follow these stan-
dard color codes:
Left channel audio: white RCA jack
Right channel audio: red RCA jack
Composite video: yellow RCA jack
NOTE : Each source input must be properly
configured using the INPUT SETUP menu of
the OSD menu system. We recommend go-
ing to this menu after connecting each source
to configure it as desired. See Input Setup of
the Setup section for information.
Analog Audio Inputs &
Outputs
The following connections are used for con-
necting analog audio signals to and from the
RSP-1098. See the
Making Connections topic
for specific instructions on connecting each type
of component.
NOTE : Normally, the RSP-1098 converts ana-
log inputs to digital signals. All of the digital
processing is available including bass man-
agement, digital crossovers, speaker level and
delay settings and a number surround mode
options including 2-ch stereo, Dolby Pro Logic
II, etc. Alternatively, there is an analog by-
pass surround mode that routes 2-ch analog
inputs directly to the Volume control and
preamp outputs, bypassing the digital pro-
cessing entirely for pure analog stereo.
CD Inputs
A left/right pair of RCA analog audio inputs
for connecting a CD player.
Tuner Inputs
A left/right pair of RCA analog audio inputs
for connecting an AM/FM tuner.
TAPE Inputs
A pair of RCA inputs, labeled TAPE IN, for
connecting the left/right analog audio signals
from an audio tape deck or recording device.
TAPE Outputs
A pair of RCA inputs, labeled TAPE OUT, for
sending left/right line level analog audio sig-
nals for recording on a tape deck or record-
ing device.
NOTE : These outputs should be connected to
the inputs of the same tape deck connected
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VIDEO 1–5 Audio Inputs
Five pair of RCA inputs, labeled AUDIO IN
(VIDEO IN 1 – 5), provide connections for left/
right analog audio signals from five additional
source components. These inputs have corre-
sponding video inputs and are used for VCRs,
satellite TV tuners, DVD players, etc. However,
they may also be used for additional audio
only components, simply omitting the corre-
sponding video connections.
VIDEO 1–3 Audio Outputs
Three pair of RCA jacks, labeled AUDIO OUT
(VIDEO OUT 1 – 3), provide connections for
sending line level left/right line level analog
audio signals for recording to a VCR.
These connections correspond to the VIDEO
IN 1–3 connections. Make sure that you are
consistent. If you hook up a particular VCR to
the VIDEO 1 inputs, hook up the VIDEO 1 out-
puts to the same VCR.
NOTE : There are no analog audio outputs for
VIDEO 4 & 5. Therefore, in an elaborate sys-
tem, hook up all of the VCRs and recording
devices to VIDEO 1–3 and use VIDEO 4 & 5
for playback only components.
NOTE :Video 1–3 can be used for audio-only
tape decks, simply omitting the correspond-
ing video connections.
MULTI Inputs
A set of RCA inputs accept up to 7.1 chan-
nels of analog signals from a DVD-A or SACD
player. There are inputs for FRONT L & R,
CENTER, SUB, REAR L & R, and CENTER BACK
1 & 2.
These inputs bypass all digital processing in
the RSP-1098 and are routed directly to the
Volume control and preamp outputs
There are two subwoofer options for the MULTI
input. Normally, the .1 channel input is passed
through directly to the subwoofer output. An
optional bass redirect feature duplicates the
7 main channels, sums them, and sends this
mono signal through a 100 Hz analog low
filter to the subwoofer output. This provides
an unaltered analog bypass for the seven main
channels along with a subwoofer signal de-
rived from those channels.
Preamp Outputs
A group of ten RCA analog audio outputs sends
the RSP-1098’s line level output signals to
external amplifiers and powered subwoofers.
These outputs are variable level, adjusted by
the RSP-1098 volume control. The eight con-
nectors provide output for: FRONT L & R, CEN-
TER 1 & 2, SURROUND L & R, CENTER BACK
CB1 & CB2, and SUBWOOFER 1 & 2.
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, connect it to the CENTER 1
output. If you only have one center back chan-
nel, connect it to the CB1 output.
ZONE 2 Audio Outputs
A pair of RCA inputs, labeled AUDIO OUT/
ZONE 2, sending analog audio signals to an
external amplifier for a remote zone. These
outputs can be configured as either fixed or
variable level using the ZONE 2 SETUP menu.
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.
To configure your system for Zone 2 opera-
tion, connect the left and right Zone 2
outputs
on the RSP-1098 to the left and right channel
inputs of the amplifier powering the remote
speakers, using standard RCA audio cables.
Video Inputs & Outputs
These connections are used for connecting
video signals to and from the RSP-1098. See
the
Making Connections section for specific
instructions for each type of component.
The RSP-1098 provides Composite, S-Video,
and Component Video connections. Composite
video connections simplify system configura-
tion; however, S-Video connections typically
provide better picture quality. Component Video
connections are required for HDTV or progres-
sive scanned DVD video. Be aware of the fol-
lowing implications for the configuration of your
system:
On Screen Display: The RSP-1098 OSD
system is available on the TV monitor, regardless
of what type of connection is made from the
TV MONITOR outputs to the TV set. The OSD
system is also available in the TFT screen.
NOTE : When using a progressive scan or 1080i
video signal from the Component Video in-
puts, the TV monitor cannot display the video
signal and the OSD menus at the same time.
A “progressive” setting in the Display Options
setup menu allows the use of the main OSD
setup menus, even with progressive or HDTV
signals. When the main OSD setup menus are
activated, the progressive scan video input is
interrupted and restored when the OSD menus
are cancelled. The temporary OSD informa-
tion displays (such as volume setting, etc.) are
not displayed.All of the OSD displays are avail-
able on the front-panel TFT screen.
Output Conversion: The RSP-1098 con-
verts composite and S-Video signals to Com-
ponent Video signals for output to an NTSC
or PAL standard TV monitor. For maximum con-
venience, connect the RSP-1098 to the TV moni-
tor with Component Video connections. S-Video
signals cannot be converted to composite out-
puts and vice versa.
NOTE : When a video input or inputs are se-
lected for progressive mode on the DISPLAY
OPTIONS menu, the conversion from com-
posite or S-Video to Component Video out-
put is not available for those inputs. The
conversion from composite or S-VIDEO to
Component Video output is only available for
the other video inputs.
Many digital HDTV monitors adjust scan rates
and other video parameters depending on the
type of input connection. You may wish to make
multiple connections between the RSP-1098
and the TV monitor, switching inputs on the
TV to take advantage of these features.
TFT Display: If you choose to display video
signals on the front panel display, keep in mind
that it can only display signals from sources
connected with composite video connections.
Even if you use Component Video connections,
it is recommended that you also make com-
posite video connections from each source
component to the RSP-1098 so that the sig-
nal from each source component can be dis-
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NOTE :The TFT display cannot properly dis-
play progressive scan (480p) signals. When
a DVD player is outputting a progressive scan
signal on Component Video outputs, its com-
posite video outputs may not provide a us-
able signal. In this case, the TFT screen will
not be able to display video from the DVD
player or may display distorted video, even
with a composite video connection.
VIDEO 1–5
Composite Video Inputs
Five inputs accepts standard composite video
signals from source components using stan-
dard 75 ohm RCA video cables.
VIDEO 1–3
Composite Video Outputs
Three RCA jacks, labeled COMPOSITE VIDEO
OUT 1–3, provide connections for sending
composite video signals for recording on a
VCR or other recording device.
These connections correspond to the VIDEO
IN 1–3 connections. Make sure that you are
consistent. If you hook up a particular VCR to
the VIDEO 1 inputs, hook up the VIDEO 1 output
to the same VCR.
NOTE : The RSP-1098 cannot convert S-Video
or Component Video signals to composite
video. Therefore, only signals received at the
composite video inputs are available at these
outputs.
VIDEO 1–5 S-Video Inputs
Five inputs, labeled S-VIDEO IN 1–5 accept
S-Video signals from source components.
VIDEO 1–3 S-Video Outputs
Three S-VIDEO jacks, labeled S-VIDEO OUT
1–3, provide connections for sending S-Video
signals for recording on a VCR or other re-
cording device.
These connections correspond to the VIDEO
IN 1–3 connections. Make sure that you are
consistent. If you hook up a particular VCR to
the VIDEO 1 inputs, hook up the VIDEO 1 output
to the same VCR.
NOTE : The RSP-1098 cannot convert compos-
ite video or Component Video signals to
S-Video. Only signals received at the S-Video
inputs are available at these outputs.
VIDEO 1–4
Component Video Inputs
Component Video connections split the video
into three signals – luminance (Y) and sepa-
rate chrominance (CB and CR) signals, allowing
delivery of a reference-quality picture with high
definition signals. Component Video connec-
tions should be used for progressive scan DVD
players and high-definition digital television
receivers. Each of these signals is carried by
a separate 75 ohm video cable with RCA
connectors.
NOTE :In progressive scan mode, a DVD player
may not be able to output a usable video
signal on its composite video outputs. In this
case, the TFT screen will not be able to dis-
play video from the DVD player, even with a
composite video input.
Four sets of inputs, labeled COMPONENT
VIDEO IN 1–4 accept Component video sig-
nals from source components.
NOTE : When using a progressive scan or
1080i HDTV video signal from the Compo-
nent Video inputs, the TV monitor cannot dis-
play the video signal and the OSD menus at
the same time. A “progressive” setting in the
Display Options setup menu allows the use
of the main OSD setup menus, even with pro-
gressive or HDTV signals. When the main
OSD setup menus are displayed, the progres-
sive video signal is interrupted and restored
when the OSD menus are cancelled. The tem-
porary OSD information displays (such as vol-
ume setting, etc.) are not displayed.
TV Monitor Outputs
The TV MONITOR outputs of the RSP-1098
send the video signal to your TV monitor. Three
types of video output connections are provided
– RCA composite video, S-Video, and Com-
ponent Video.
The composite video output only sends signals
from composite video inputs to the TV moni-
tor. The S-Video output only sends signals from
S-Video video inputs to the TV. The Compo-
nent Video output converts signals from ANY
type of source input 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-1098 to the TV monitor. If you connect
the RSP-1098 to the TV monitor with Compo-
nent Video connections, you also only need
to make one type of connection because com-
posite and S-Video signals are converted to
Component Video.
NOTE : When a video input or inputs are se-
lected for progressive mode on the DISPLAY
OPTIONS menu, the conversion from com-
posite or S-Video to Component Video out-
put is not available for those inputs. The
conversion from composite or S-VIDEO to
Component Video output is only available for
the other video inputs.
ZONE 2 Video Outputs
The ZONE 2 Video outputs of the RSP-1098
send the video signal to a TV monitor in the
remote zone. Two types of video output con-
nections are provided – RCA composite video
and S-Video.
NOTE : Only composite video input signals are
available at the Zone 2 composite video out-
puts. Only S-Video input signals are avail-
able at the Zone 2 S-Video video outputs.
Digital Audio
Input & Outputs
The RSP-1098 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 eight digital inputs
and four digital outputs for recording.
These digital connections can be used with
any source component that supplies a digital
signal, such as a DVD player, CD player, or
satellite TV tuner.
NOTE : With a digital connection, the RSP-1098
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 sup-
plies a Dolby Digital or DTS signal; other-
wise the RSP-1098 will not be able to decode
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Digital Inputs
The RSP-1098 accepts digital inputs from source
components such as CD players, satellite TV
tuners, and DVD players. The built-in digital
processor senses and adjusts to the correct sam-
pling rates.
There are eight digital inputs on the rear panel,
five coaxial and three optical. These digital
inputs can be assigned to any of the input
sources using the INPUT SETUP screen during
the setup process. For example, you can as-
sign the COAXIAL 1 digital input connector
to the VIDEO 1 source and the OPTICAL 2
digital input to the VIDEO 3 source.
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 in some circumstances or for
ZONE 2 operation
Digital Outputs
The RSP-1098 has four digital outputs (two
coaxial and two optical) to send the digital
signal from any of the digital inputs to a digi-
tal recorder or outboard digital processor.
When a digital input source signal is selected
for listening, that signal is automatically sent
to both digital outputs for recording.
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.
Other Connections
AC Input
Your RSP-1098 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.
Plug the supplied cord into the AC INPUT
receptacle on the back of the unit.
NOTE : Memorized settings and video labels
are preserved indefinitely, even if the
RSP-1098 is disconnected from AC power.
Master Power Switch
The large rocker switch on the rear panel is a
master power switch. When it is in the OFF
position, power to the unit is completely off.
When it is in the ON position, the front panel
STANDBY and remote control ON/OFF but-
tons can be used to active the unit or put it
standby mode.
NOTE : After all connections are completed,
the rear panel master power switch should
be put in the ON position and usually left in
that position.
12V TRIGGER Connections
Many Rotel amplifiers offer the option of turning
them on and off using a 12 volt trigger. These
four connections provide this 12 volt trigger
signal from the RSP-1098. When the RSP-1098
is activated, a 12 volt DC signal is sent to the
amplifiers to turn them on. When the RSP-1098
is put in STANDBY mode, the trigger signal
is interrupted and the amplifiers turn off.
To use the remote turn on feature, connect one
of the RSP-1098’s 12V TRIG OUT jacks to the
12 volt trigger input of a Rotel amplifier, us-
ing a cable with mono 3.5 mm mini-plugs on
both ends. The +12 V DC signal appears at
the “tip” connector.
NOTE : The 12V Trigger outputs can be config-
ured to turn on only when specific input
sources are activated. See the Input Setup
and Zone 2 Setup menus in the Setup section
of this manual for details.
REM IN Jacks
Three 3.5 mm mini-jacks (labeled REM IN,
ZONE 2, and ZONE 3) receive command
codes from an industry-standard infrared re-
ceivers (Xantech, etc.), used when the IR sig-
nals from a hand held remote control cannot
reach the front panel IR sensor.
EXT: The EXT jack is used with an outboard
IR receiver to duplicate the front panel IR sen-
sor. This feature is useful when the unit is in-
stalled in a cabinet and the front panel sen-
sor is blocked or when IR signals need to be
relayed to other components.
ZONE 2 and ZONE 3: These two jacks are
used with IR repeater systems to receiver sig-
nals from IR control systems in remote loca-
tions. For example, remote control signals sent
to the ZONE 2 REM IN control the ZONE 2
features of the RSP-1098 and can be relayed
to other components. Remote control signals
sent to the ZONE 3 REM IN can be used to
select the RECORDING source (the signal
available at the TAPE OUT connections).
Consult your authorized Rotel dealer for in-
formation on external receivers and the proper
wiring of a 3.5 mm mini-plugs to fit the REM
IN jacks.
NOTE : The IR signals from the EXT REMOTE
IN jack (as well as those from the ZONE 2/
ZONE 3 REMOTE IN jacks) can be relayed
to source components using external IR emit-
ters or hard-wired connections from the IR
OUT jacks. See the following section for ad-
ditional information.
IR OUT Jacks
The IR OUT 1 & 2 jacks send IR signals re-
ceived at the ZONE REM IN jacks or the EXT
REM IN jack to an infrared blaster or emitter
placed in front of a source component’s IR
sensor. In addition, the IR OUT can be hard-
wired to Rotel CD players, DVD players, or
tuners with a compatible connector.
These outputs are used to allow IR signals from
Zone 2 to be sent to the source components,
or to pass along IR signals from a remote in
the main room when the sensors on the source
components are blocked by installation in a
cabinet.
See your authorized Rotel dealer for information
on IR emitters and repeater systems.
Computer I/O
The RSP-1098 can be operated from a com-
puter with audio system control software from
third-party developers. This control is accom-
plished by sending operating codes from the
computer via a hard-wired RS-232 serial con-
nection. In addition, the RSP-1098 can be up-
dated using special software from Rotel.
The COMPUTER I/O input provides the nec-
essary network connections on the rear panel.
It accepts standard RJ-45 8-pin modular plugs,
such as those commonly used in 10-BaseT UTP
Ethernet cabling.
For additional information on the connections,
cabling, software, and operating codes for com-
puter control or updating of the RSP-1098, con-
tact your authorized Rotel dealer.

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Making Connections
CD Player
Connect the left and right analog outputs from
the CD player to the AUDIO IN jacks labeled
CD (left and right).
Optional: Connect the digital output of the
CD player to any of the Optical or Coax digital
inputs on the RSP-1098. Use the INPUT SETUP
screen to assign that digital input to the CD
source.
There are no video connections for a CD Player.
DVD Player
DVD connections can be made to the VIDEO
1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 inputs. In elaborate systems,
you may wish to use VIDEO 4 or VIDEO 5
for DVD players, since these inputs do not have
corresponding OUTPUT connections. If you
choose VIDEO 1, make sure that you use
VIDEO 1 inputs and outputs for all analog audio
and video connections.
Connect a video cable (Composite Video,
S-Video, and/or Component Video from the
output of the DVD player to the appropriate
VIDEO IN 1–5 input. If you intend to use the
progressive scan feature with an HDTV moni-
tor, you should use Component Video connec-
tions. If you choose S-Video or Component
Video connections, you should also make a
standard Composite Video connection so that
the DVD menus can be displayed on the
RSP-1098 front panel display.
Connect the digital output of the DVD player
to any one of the OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL
IN digital inputs on the RSP-1098. Use the
INPUT SETUP screen to assign that digital in-
put to the same video input source used above.
For example, if you use the Video 4 inputs
above, assign the digital input to the VIDEO
4 input.
If you want to record the audio signal from
the DVD player, connect the left and right
analog outputs from the DVD player to the left
and right AUDIO IN jacks corresponding to
the VIDEO IN input selected above.
Cable, Satellite, or HDTV Tuner
TV tuner connections can be made to the VIDEO
1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 inputs. In elaborate systems,
you may wish to use VIDEO 4 or VIDEO 5
for TV tuners, since these inputs do not have
corresponding OUTPUT connections. If you
choose VIDEO 1, make sure that you use
VIDEO 1 inputs and outputs for all analog audio
and video connections.
Connect a video cable (Composite Video,
S-Video, and/or Component Video) from the
output of the TV tuner to the appropriate VIDEO
IN 1–5 input. For HDTV signals, you should
use Component Video connections. If you
choose S-Video or Component Video connec-
tions, you should also make a standard Com-
posite Video connection so that the TV signals
can be displayed on the RSP-1098 front panel
display.
Connect the left and right analog outputs from
the TV tuner to the left and right AUDIO IN
jacks corresponding to the VIDEO IN input se-
lected above.
Optional: Connect the digital output of the
TV tuner to any one of the OPTICAL IN or
COAXIAL IN digital inputs on the RSP-1098.
Use the INPUT SETUP screen to assign that
digital input to the same video input source
used above. For example, if you use the Video
4 inputs above, assign the digital input to the
VIDEO 4 input.
AM/FM Tuner
Connect the left and right analog outputs from
the tuner to the AUDIO IN jacks labeled TUNER
(left and right).
There are no digital connections or video
connections for an AM/FM tuner.
Audio Tape Recorder
Connect the left and right analog outputs from
an audio tape deck to the AUDIO IN jacks
labeled TAPE IN (left and right).
Connect the left/right AUDIO OUT/TAPE OUT
jacks to the inputs on the audio tape deck.
Optional: For a digital recording device, con-
nect the digital output of the recorder to one
of the OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL IN digital inputs
on the RSP-1098. Use the INPUT SETUP screen
to assign that digital input to the TAPE source.
If the recording device accepts a digital re-
cording input, connect one of the OPTICAL
OUT or COAXIAL OUT connections to the
digital input of the recorder.
No video connections are required for an audio
recording device.
VCR or Digital Video Recorder
VCR connections can be made to the VIDEO
1, VIDEO 2, or VIDEO 3 inputs and outputs.
If you choose VIDEO 1, make sure that you
use VIDEO 1 inputs and outputs for all ana-
log audio and video connections.
Connect video cables (Composite Video,
S-Video, and/or Component Video) from the
output of the VCR to the appropriate VIDEO
IN 1–3 input. If you choose S-Video or Com-
ponent Video connections, you should also
make a standard Composite Video connec-
tion so that the TV signals can be displayed
on the RSP-1098 front panel display.
Connect a video cables (Composite Video,
S-Video, and/or Component Video) from the
VIDEO OUT jacks to the VCR inputs.
Connect the left and right analog outputs from
VCR to one pair of the AUDIO IN jacks la-
beled VIDEO 1–3.
Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks
for VIDEO 1–3 to the analog inputs on the VCR.
Optional: For a digital recording device, con-
nect the digital output of the recorder to one
of the OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL IN digital inputs
on the RSP-1098. Use the INPUT SETUP screen
to assign that digital input to the VIDEO source
(VIDEO 1, 2, or 3) used for the previous con-
nections. If the recording device accepts a
digital recording input, connect one of the
OPTICAL OUT or COAXIAL OUT connections
to the digital input of the recorder.
DVD-A or SACD Player
To hook up a DVD-A, an SACD player (or any
external surround decoder), use audio RCA
cables to connect the outputs of the player to
the RCA jacks labeled MULTI INPUT, making
sure that you observe proper channel consis-
tency, i.e. connect the right front channel to
the R FRONT input, etc. Depending on your
system configuration, make six connections
(FRONT L & R, SURROUND L & R, CENTER,
and SUBWOOFER), seven connections (adding
a CENTER BACK connection), or eight con-
nections (adding two CENTER BACK connec-
tions).
The MULTI inputs are analog bypass inputs,
passing signals directly through to the Volume
Control and preamp outputs, bypassing all of
the digital processing. The RSP-1098 provides
an optional bass redirect feature that dupli-
cates the seven main channels and passes them

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through an analog 100 Hz low pass filter,
creating a summed mono subwoofer output
derived from the main channels. See the
IN-
PUT SETUP
menu in the Setup section of this
manual for details on bass redirect feature.
TV Monitor
Connect the TV MONITOR output to the cor-
responding
input on your television monitor,
using composite video, S-Video, and/or Com-
ponent Video cables.
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 RSP-1098
upconverts composite and S-Video signals to
Component Video signals. Therefore, the
Component Video output sends signals from
any source input to the TV.
When configuring the unit, you must specify
either an NTSC or a PAL standard TV moni-
tor. See the
Other Options menu in the Setup
section of this manual.
Amplifiers and Powered
Subwoofers
To hook up a powered subwoofer,
connect a standard RCA audio cable from
either the two PREOUT jacks labeled SUB to
the input on the subwoofer’s power amp. Both
SUB outputs provide the same signal.
To hook up amplifiers, connect an audio
cable from each PREOUT jack to the input of
the amplifier channel that will power the cor-
responding speaker. In a full home theater
system, you will need to make five different
connections in addition to the subwoofer . These
connections are labeled FRONT L &R, CEN-
TER, and REAR L & R. There are two CENTER
jacks, use either jack for a single center channel
or both if you have two center channels
In six or seven channel systems, you will make
one or two additional connections for center
back speaker(s). These jacks are labeled CB1
and CB2. Use CB1 for a single center back
channel.
Make sure that you have each output connected
to the correct amplifier channel (front right, left
rear, etc.).
OPERATING
THE RSP-1098
Considering its large number of features, set-
tings, and options, the RSP-1098 is remark-
ably easy to operate. The key to the operat-
ing the RSP-1098 is its system of On-Screen
Displays (OSD) which guide you through
various choices. These OSD menus can ap-
pear on the television monitor and/or on the
front panel TFT color LCD screen.
The RSP-1098 can be operated from the front
panel or the remote control. Front panel con-
trols are unusually simple to use, with just a
few knobs and buttons to guide you through
OSD menu options. The remote control pro-
vides more complete control options.
To guide you through the operation of the
RSP-1098, this section of the manual starts with
explaining the basic layout and function of the
front panel and the remote control. Then, we
explain the basic operations such as turning
the unit on and off, adjusting volume, select-
ing a source for listening, etc. Following that
is a detailed explanation of surround sound
modes and how to configure the RSP-1098
for various types of recordings. Finally, there
are instructions for additional features and Zone
2 operations. All of these are features that may
be used in normal use. The last section of the
manual (Configuration) details options that may
be selected during initial setup and configu-
ration of the unit, many of which will be set
once and left untouched.
Throughout this manual, numbers in gray boxes
refer to the RSP-1098 illustration at the front
of this manual. Letters refer to the RR-1050 re-
mote illustration. When both appear, the func-
tion is found on both the RSP-1098 and the
remote. When only one appears, that func-
tion is found only on the RSP-1098 or the re-
mote.
Front Panel Overview
The following is a brief overview of the con-
trol and features on the front panel of the
RSP-1098. Details concerning the use of these
controls are provided in subsequent sections
of this manual describing various tasks.
Color TFT Display
In the center of the front panel is a large
widescreen format TFT color LCD display. The
display is used for two purposes: displaying
OSD menus and as a built-in TV monitor for
any composite video signal coming into the
RSP-1098, making it ideal for navigating DVD
menus, monitoring a remote camera, or just
watching TV.
MENU button
The MENU button toggles on or off the SYS-
TEM STATUS menu showing the current set-
tings of the RSP-1098. Pressing the ENTER
button on the remote (or the FUNCTION knob
on the front panel) from the SYSTEM STATUS
menu takes you to additional menus for con-
figuring the RSP-1098’s many options. See the
Setup section of the manual for more detail
on the OSD menus.
NOTE : Turn off power to the front panel display
by pressing and holding the MENU button.
DISPLAY Button
The DISPLAY button provides access to two set-
tings for the front panel TFT screen and OSD
menu displays: selecting a video source for
display on the TFT screen and selecting whether
OSD menus are displayed on the front panel
TFT, the TV monitor, or both.
STANDBY Button
The front panel STANDBY button activates or
deactivates the unit. The rear panel master
STANDBY button must be in the ON position
for the remote standby function to operate.
VOLUME Knob
The large knob at the right side of the front
panel is the master VOLUME control, adjust-
ing the output level of all channels simulta-
neously. In addition, it can be used to adjust
the ZONE 2 volume.