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.
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.
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 the progressive mode is set to YES in the DISPLAY OPTIONS setup menu, the conversion from composite or S-Video to Com- ponent Video output is only available for the VIDEO 5 input, not for the VIDEO 1–4 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- played on the front panel TFT display.
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.
