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.
Using the RR-969
AUDIO Button 
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.
Programming the RR-969 PRELOAD Button 
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 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.
POWER Button 
The front-panel POWER switch on the RSP-1066 is a master power control allowing you to turn the unit on and off.
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.
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
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.
Front-panel Display 
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.
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 FL display can be turned off, if desired. See the MENU button section for instructions.
Volume Control 
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.
When you adjust the volume, a digital read- out appears in the front-panel display and the new setting appears on your TV monitor.
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.
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.
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.
Remote Sensor 
This sensor receives IR control signals from the remote control. Do not block this sensor.
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.
