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RSP-976 Surround Sound Processor
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 is useful
when the unit is installed in a cabinet and the
front-panel sensor is blocked. Consult your au-
thorized Rotel dealer for information on ex-
ternal receivers and the proper wiring of a jack
to fit the mini-jack receptacle.
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 hardwired connections from the IR OUT
jacks. See the ZONE 2 section of this manual
for additional information.
Computer I/O
The RSP-976 can be operated from a personal
computer running audio system control soft-
ware from third-party developers. This control
is accomplished by sending the operating codes
normally sent by the RR-969 remote control
over a hard-wired network connection from
the computer.
The COMPUTER I/O input provides the nec-
essary connection on the back panel. It ac-
cepts standard RJ-45 8-pin modular plugs, such
as those commonly used in 10-BaseT UTP
Ethernet cabling.
For additional information on the connections,
software, and operating codes for computer
control of the RSP-976, contact your authorized
Rotel dealer.
Zone 2 Connection and
Operation
The RSP-976 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.
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.
Zone 2 can be controlled from the main room
using RSP-976’s front-panel ZONE button. Op-
eration from the remote zone requires the in-
stallation 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-976. Using external IR emitters or hard-
wired IR connections, you can also operate
source components by remote control from
Zone 2.
Several points to keep in mind about the Zone
2 function:
• An infrared repeater system (Xantech, Niles,
et al) is required for operation from the
remote 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
autoformer-type volume controls.
• The RR-969 remote control supplied with
the RSP-976 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-976's IR OUT jack.
• Any source component connected to the
RSP-976's analog inputs (except the 5.1
CH input) can be sent to the Zone 2 out-
puts. ZONE 2 operates independently of
the main room. You can select a different
source or adjust Zone 2 volume without
affecting the MAIN outputs in any way.
• Avoid sending the same infrared command
to the RSP-976 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-976.
Zone 2 Power On/Off
Operation
The RSP-976 provides totally independent
power on/off operation for both zones. Press-
ing the STANDBY button on the front panel
or from the remote in the main room activates
or deactivates the RSP-976 in the main room
only and has no effect on Zone 2. Conversely,
activating or deactivating Zone 2 has no ef-
fect on the main listening room.
NOTE
: For proper power on and off opera-
tion with Zone 2, the RSP-976’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.
Controlling Zone 2
from the Main Room
ZONE Button
When the RSP-976 is powered on in the main
room, you can control Zone 2 from the front
panel of the RSP-976 – activate or deactivate
Zone 2, change input sources, and adjust the
volume. Controlling Zone 2 from the front panel
is accomplished by pressing the ZONE but-
ton, which temporarily puts the RSP-976 in Zone
2 control mode.
NOTE
: Zone 2 cannot be controlled from the
remote in the main room.
To turn Zone 2 on or off:
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.
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.
3. Following 10 seconds with no commands,
the RSP-976 reverts to normal operation.