Rotel RSP-976 VIDEO 1-3 S-VideoOutputs, Digital Inputs, Digital Outputs, TV Monitor Output

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-976’s S-Video output (labeled S-VIDEO OUT) to the S-Video input on your source component.

Digital Source Connections

The RSP-976 provides digital connections which may be used in place of, or in addition to, the analog audio input and output connections described in the previous sections. These con- nections include five digital inputs and a digital output for recording.

These digital connections can be used with any source component that supplies a digital signal, such as a DVD player or CD player.

NOTE: A digital connection means that the D/A converters in the RSP-976 will be used to decode the digital signal, rather than the source component’s internal D/A converters. In general, you would use digital connections for a DVD player or other component that supplies a Dolby Digital or DTS signal. How- ever, if you are connecting a high-end Rotel CD player with sophisticated internal D/A converters, you might prefer to use analog audio connections to the RSP-976.

Digital Inputs

The RSP-976 accepts digital input signals from source components such as CD players, sat- ellite TV receivers, and 5.1 channel Dolby Digital or DTS signals from DVD players. The built-in D/A converter senses and adjusts to the correct sampling rates.

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.

Connect the appropriate cable (optical or 75 ohm coaxial) from the digital output of your source component to a digital input on the RSP-976 and then configure that digital input for use with the source component using the

INPUT MENU.

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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

Digital Outputs

The RSP-976 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. The selection of a digital input for recording is made using the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu system.

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.

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, choosing between the two con- nectors using the INPUT MENU described later in this manual.

Output Signal Connections

This section of the manual describes the au- dio and video signal output connections on the RSP-976. These are used for routing the output signals to television monitors, audio am- plifiers, and recording devices.

TV Monitor Output

The video output of the RSP-976 sends the video signal to your TV monitor. Three types of video output connections are provided – RCA com- posite video, S-Video, and Component Video. Choose the type of video output connection that best matches the inputs on your TV moni- tor. Connect the TV MONITOR output, from either RCA composite or S-Video or Compo- nent Video connector, to the corresponding input on your television monitor, using appro- priate video cables.

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RCA Preamp Outputs

There are six RCA preamp audio outputs

(FRONT LEFT/FRONT RIGHT/CENTER/RIGHT REAR/LEFT REAR/SUB) for sending the RSP-976’s output signals to amplifiers or pow- ered speakers.

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.

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).

Make sure that you have each output connected to the correct amplifier channel (front right, left rear, etc.).

Power and Miscellaneous Connections

AC Input

Your RSP-976 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 will be stored for up to one month if the RSP- 976 is disconnected from AC power.

12V TRIGGER Connections

Several Rotel amplifiers offer the option of turning them on and off using a 12 volt trig- ger signal. These two connections provide this 12 volt trigger signal. When the RSP-976 is activated, a 12 volt DC signal appears at these connectors and will turn on amplifiers. When the RSP-976 is put in STANDBY mode, the trigger signal is interrupted and the amplifi- ers will turn off.