Rotel RSX-965 Front Panel Surround Sound Controls, CH Input, VIDEO 1 REC Button, PRO LOGIC Button

SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER RSX-965

TAPE MONITOR INPUTS: Two of the INPUT SOURCE buttons have a special function. The TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 MONITOR buttons acti- vates the analog inputs of a tape monitor loop consisting of a pair of outputs and a matching set of inputs. Traditionally, this tape monitor loop has been used to play a tape deck connected to these inputs or for real time monitoring of a recording in progress on an audio tape deck. Alternatively, the tape monitor loop could be used to pass a signal to a graphic equalizer and listen to the processed signal by pressing the corresponding TAPE MONITOR button. An indicator appears in the front panel display when TAPE 2 MONITOR is activated.

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This button overrides all other inputs (both analog and digital) and directly connects an external digital adaptor to the RSX-965’s MASTER VOLUME control and outputs. This allows the RSX-965 to remain the central controller for even the most advanced audio/ video systems and provides an upgrade path to future software standards. When activated, all of the RSX-965’s inboard Dolby pro- cessing is bypassed. An indicator appears in the front panel dis- play and the on-screen display when the 5.1 CH input is activated.

The 5.1 CH button is duplicated on the handheld remote control.

VIDEO 1 REC Button 16

The RSX-965 permits recording from any source connected to the VIDEO 2 through 5 inputs to a VCR connected to the VIDEO 1 out- puts while allowing simultaneous listening to another input source. To select a VIDEO INPUT SOURCE for recording, press the VIDEO 1 REC button. Each time you press the button, one of the VIDEO INPUT sources will be shown in the front panel display and selected for recording. For example, the first time you press the button, VIDEO 2 will be displayed as the recording source, a sec- ond press of the button will display VIDEO 3, and so on until you have cycled through VIDEO 4 and AUX/VIDEO 5 as well. Stop when you reach the input you wish to record from and its signal will be available to record on a VCR connected to the VIDEO 1 out- puts. Remember, this selection is independent of the listening source. While recording, you may still select an audio source (for example, the CD or the TUNER input) for listening.

Note: The RECORD function requires analog signals. Thus, if you are using a digital connection from a CD player or DVD for listen- ing, you should also connect an analog signal for recording. See the section on Rear Panel Input Connections.

Front Panel: Surround Sound Controls

The RSX-965 is equipped to properly decode Dolby® ProLogic®, Dolby Digital®, and DTS® surround sound source material as well as synthesizing several different ambience simulations for musi- cal source material.

Dolby Digital and DTS activation are fully automatic (unless the auto sensing is disabled during system setup). When a digital sig- nal encoded with either of these surround signals is detected, the RSX-965 automatically activates the proper decoding. In most cases, the RSX-965 will also recognize a digital signal encoded with Dolby Pro Logic for automatic processing.

Additionally, five small buttons allow manual control of the sur- round sound/ambience settings as described below. Keep in mind that there are no right or wrong settings. Just because a mode is labelled STEREO does not mean that you must use this mode ev- ery time you play a stereo CD or listen to a stereo FM broadcast. To the contrary, many people find that they prefer one of the other surround modes. We have provided a note with each surround mode description suggesting when the setting may be appropriate along with alternative settings.

As a general rule, we recommend using PRO LOGIC mode for all sources labeled Dolby Pro Logic. Beyond that, use whatever set- tings sound best to you in your room with your system.

Note: Some users understandably find the choice of surround modes overwhelming, particularly until they have had a chance to live with the system and experiment for a while. Others simply prefer “set it and leave it” convenience. In both cases, we recom- mend PRO LOGIC mode as a satisfactory choice for virtually any source material.

PRO LOGIC Button 7

Provides proper playback decoding and processing for any Dolby Pro Logic encoded surround sound material, whether it be a mu- sic CD, videotape, videodisc, conventional stereo TV broadcast, or radio broadcast. It also can be used successfully to create addi- tional ambience in 2-channel musical source material. Front, cen- ter, and rear speakers are activated and an indicator lights in the front panel display when the PRO LOGIC button is pressed.

Note: Many users will find that leaving the RSX-965 in the PRO LOGIC mode offers the most satisfactory performance and conve- nience for all source materials. It provides automatic decoding of analog surround sound material. It allows automatic selection (unless overridden) of digital processing when a Dolby Digital or DTS source is played. And, it provides very satisfying surround- sound ambience with musical sources.

3 STEREO Button 8

Provides the proper playback of Dolby Pro Logic source material on systems that have front and center speakers, but lack rear sur- round speakers. Adds the rear channel signals to the front speak- ers for a larger, more ambient sound than conventional stereo. An indicator lights in the front panel display to show that this mode has been activated.

Note: Because 3 STEREO mode includes the subwoofer, if present, it may be a better option than conventional STEREO (see below) for 2-channel stereo music recordings when rear surround sound ambience is not desired.

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