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- Page 1 RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver Owner’s Manual Register your product at www.Rotel.com/register RSX-1560 English v2.indd 1 29/9/08 15:13:46...
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Page 3: Fcc Information
Use only accessories specified by the manufacturer. • Connect the unit to an AC power outlet on a different electrical circuit. Use only with a cart, stand, rack, bracket or shelf system recommended by Rotel. Use caution when • Consult your authorized Rotel retailer for assistance. -
Page 4: Controls And Connections
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Page 5: Rr-1061 Remote
English English 2: RR-1061 Remote This remote control may be supplied with alternative Rotel products. As a result some of the buttons may not apply to this particular model. ����� ����� � � � � � � �� ��� ��... -
Page 6: Connecting The Speakers
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Page 7: Digital Video Connections
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Page 8: Tv Analog Connections
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Page 9: Dvd-A Or Sacd Player Connections
English English 7: DVD-A or SACD Player Connections ������� ������ ��� ������ ������ ������� ��������������������������� 8: Cable, Satellite, or HDTV Analog Connections ����� ���� � � � � � ��������� ������� ������ ������� ������������������ ����� ������������� ������������� RSX-1560 English v2.indd 9 29/9/08 15:14:56... - Page 10 RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver 9: Video Recorder Analog Connections ��������� ����� ���� ����� ���� ������� ������� ��������� ������ �������� �������� ������ ����� ����� 10: CD Player Connections ����� ���� ������� ������ ������������� RSX-1560 English v2.indd 10 29/9/08 15:15:15...
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Page 11: Audio Recorder Connections
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Page 12: On-Screen Menus
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Page 13: Table Of Contents
About Rotel ........ - Page 14 Dolby Digital Surround EX Speaker Setup DTS-ES6.1 and 7.1 Channel Surround Advanced Speaker Setup Dolby Pro Logic IIx 6.1 and 7.1 Channel Surround Subwoofer Setup Rotel XS 6.1 and 7.1 Channel Surround Test Tone Dolby Digital Plus Delay Setup Dolby TrueHD Contour Setup DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio Miscellaneous Settings .
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Page 15: Audio Features
• Rotel’s Balanced Design Concept combines advanced circuit board layout, comprehensive parts evaluation, and extensive listening tests All of us at Rotel thank you for buying this product. We are sure it will for superior sound and reliability. bring you many years of enjoyment. -
Page 16: Surround Features
6.1 and 7.1 channel systems. Always active in any system with center back speaker(s), Rotel XS even works with signals that would not otherwise activate the proper decoding (such as non-flagged DTS- ES and Dolby Surround EX discs) or for which there is no extended surround decoder (such as DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, and even... -
Page 17: Overview Of Connections
IR sensor picture quality. Component Video or HDMI connections provide the best inputs, and 12V trigger connections for remote turn-on of other Rotel signal quality and are required for HDTV or progressive scanned DVD components. -
Page 18: Hdmi In 1–4 Video Inputs
RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver This Rotel receiver provides upscaling and downscaling for the various Four inputs, labeled HDMI VIDEO IN 1–4, accept signals from source video formats. Composite Video or S-Video video signals can be components. -
Page 19: High Definition Tv Monitor Outputs
Audio Inputs & Outputs Note: HDMI video signals cannot be converted to Component Video output. This Rotel receiver provides both analog and digital audio connections. Note: When you have changed the output resolution in the Digital Inputs VIDEO/HDMI menu during operation, restart by switching power... -
Page 20: Digital Outputs
DVD-A or SACD player. There are inputs for FRONT L & R, CENTER, SUB, REAR L & R, and CENTER BACK 1 & 2. Your Rotel receiver is configured at the factory for the proper AC line voltage in the country where you purchased it (USA: 120 volts/60Hz AC These inputs bypass all digital processing in the receiver and are routed or CE: 230 volts/50 Hz AC ). -
Page 21: Master Power Switch
To use the remote turn on feature, connect one of the receiver’s 12V The COMPUTER I/O input provides the necessary network connections TRIG OUT jacks to the 12 volt trigger input of a Rotel amplifier, using a on the rear panel. It accepts standard RJ-45 8-pin modular plugs, such cable with mono 3.5 mm mini-plugs on both ends. -
Page 22: Dvd Player
RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver MAKING CONNECTIONS Make sure that you connect the right channel to the R input jack and the left channel to the L input jack. CD Player Cable, Satellite, or HDTV Tuner o� iolcb See Figure 10 See Figure 8... -
Page 23: Dvd-A Or Sacd Player
See Figure 4 See Figure 9 A key feature of this Rotel receiver is that it can send a video signal to VCR connections can be made to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2. If you any HDTV monitor in exactly the format that best matches the native choose VIDEO 1, make sure that you use VIDEO 1 inputs and outputs for mode and resolution of the TV. -
Page 24: Speakers
There are seven pairs of binding post connections (one pair for each speaker) which accept bare This Rotel receiver has a “redirect” feature that allows you to use the wire, spade lugs, or banana plug connectors (in some markets). -
Page 25: Am Antenna
REAR L & R. There are two CENTER jacks, use either jack for a single This Rotel receiver uses an advanced form of Class D amplification, center channel or both if you have two center channels. In six or seven which has many advantages over conventional Class AB amplifiers,... -
Page 26: Operating The Rsx-1560
Note: The remainder of the buttons and controls on the front panel are described in the Overview of Buttons and Controls section. Considering its large number of features, settings, and options, this Rotel receiver is remarkably easy to operate. The key to operating the unit is Remote Control Overview its system of On-Screen Displays (OSD) which guide you through various choices. -
Page 27: Volume Knob
English English VOLUME Knob ZONE Button VOLUME Button Either of these buttons serve as a standby button for the currently-selected The large rocker button on the remote and the large rotary control on remote zone, toggling the zone on or off. Select the desired zone using the front panel provide the master VOLUME control, adjusting the output the front-panel SEL or remote control REC button as described above. -
Page 28: Menu/Osd Button S
RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver MENU/OSD Button PIP Button POP Button Push this button on the remote to turn on the OSD menu system. If the menu system is already visible, push this button to cancel the display. These two buttons can be used to set the HDMI AUDIO mode (See the Press and hold the button to turn off the front-panel display. -
Page 29: Selecting Inputs
English English Front Panel: Rotate the front-panel VOLUME knob clockwise to increase Each source input should be configured using the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY the volume, counterclockwise to decrease. menu system to use the desired input type (analog or digital auto- sensing). See the INPUT MENU section for configuration instructions. Remote: Press the VOL UP button to increase the volume;... -
Page 30: Party Mode: Selecting The Same Input For All Outputs
RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver Party Mode: Selecting the Same Input for all Outputs rtJU or Pro Logic II decoder extracts each channel and distributes it to the You may wish to have the same input for listening, recording, and all appropriate speakers. -
Page 31: Dts 96/24
first time you attempt to play a DTS disc, go to the DVD player’s systems. The key benefit of Rotel XS is that it works at all times with all configuration menus and turn on the DTS bitstream. This is a one- multichannel digital signals, even those that might not otherwise activate time setting and need only be done once. -
Page 32: Dts-Hd Master Audio And Dts-Hd High Resolution Audio
7CH Stereo: This mode is the same as 5CH Stereo described above except that it also distributes stereo signals to center back speaker(s) Dolby Pro Logic IIx or Rotel XS processing can be configured to be installed in the system. -
Page 33: Automatic Surround Modes
DD 5.1 channel, DD Surround EX center back processing, DD with processing. Pro Logic IIx Music center back processing or DD with Rotel XS center back processing. You should typically select Surround EX or discs that • Downmixed 2-channel playback of Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS are labeled Dolby Digital Surround EX. -
Page 34: Dolby Digital 2.0 Discs
DTS 2.0 channel downmix, DTS 96, or DTS 96 with Logic II matrix surround, 6.1/7.1 channel playback with Pro Logic IIx Rotel XS center back processing. You can also repeatedly press the matrix surround, or Dolby 3-Stereo playback. -
Page 35: Other Settings
English English • To select DSP multichannel modes for 2-channel digital To change the Cinema or Music option in Neo:6 mode, press the recordings. You can also step through the DSP options (MUSIC 1-4, SUR+ button on the remote twice while in Neo:6 mode. Then, press 5CH, 7CH) by repeatedly pressing the DSP button on the front panel. -
Page 36: Dynamic Range
Tuner Controls There are three dynamic range settings available for Dolby Digital recordings: This Rotel receiver features a digital synthesized AM/FM tuner with RDS capability and 30 station presets. The unit offers a wide range of • MAX: full dynamic range. -
Page 37: Band Buttons
English English BAND Buttons 4. A previously stored frequency is erased from memory when a new Press the BAND button to toggle between AM and FM reception. frequency is memorized for the same preset number. An indicator in the front-panel display confirms your choice and the currently tuned station frequency is shown. -
Page 38: Tune Button
RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver TUNE Button your authorized Rotel dealer for more information on RDS or RBDS PRESET Button broadcasting in your area. P-TUN Button Note: The RDS and RBDS features are entirely dependent on These remote control buttons are used to change between FREQUENCY the broadcaster sending encoded signals. -
Page 39: Tp Button
OSD and front panel displays. front panel or remote control ZONE button. Operation from the remote zone requires the installation of an infrared repeater (from Rotel or other 2. Within 10 seconds, press the front panel or remote ZONE button to suppliers) which relays infrared remote control commands from remote toggle the selected Zone on or off. -
Page 40: Aqtu
1. Press the front panel SEL or remote REC button repeatedly until the desired zone status appears in the OSD and front panel displays. This Rotel receiver features two types of information displays to help operate the system. The first consists of simple status displays that 2. -
Page 41: System Status
English English System Status Main Menu ���������������������� ���������� ������� ������������ � ����������������� ���������������������� ��������������������� ��������������������������� ������������������������������� �������������������� ����������������������� ������������������������� ���������������� ������������������������� ��������������������������� � ��������������������������� ������� ���������������������������������� The MAIN MENU provides access to OSD screens for various The SYSTEM STATUS menu provides a snapshot of the current system configuration options. - Page 42 12V TRIGGER: The receiver has six 12V trigger outputs (labeled 1–6) input. This feature can be useful when the video signal is delayed more that supply a 12V DC signal to turn on Rotel components and other than the audio signal as sometimes happens with upconverted digital components as needed.
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Page 43: Multi Input Setup
English English Multi Input Setup Select CINEMA to optimize for Dolby Surround encoded movie soundtracks including increased surround separation and full-bandwidth �������������������� surround channel frequency response. �������������������������� ������������������������������ Select MUSIC to optimize for musical recordings. When the MUSIC ����������������������� � mode is selected, three additional parameters will be available on the ������������������... -
Page 44: Configuring Speakers And Audio
RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver In DTS Neo:6 mode, there will only be one choice available on the sub- • Five LARGE speakers and subwoofer: This system requires no menu: selecting CINEMA or MUSIC modes. Use the +/– buttons on the bass redirection. -
Page 45: Speaker Setup
If your system has no center back speakers, select and low-pass crossover point between all SMALL speakers and the the NONE setting. With center back speakers, the Rotel XS eXtended subwoofer. This master crossover point is set on the SUBWOOFER SETUP surround, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6 or menu described in the following section. -
Page 46: Subwoofer Setup
RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver Note: When a speaker is set to LARGE on the SPEAKER SETUP Note: The master crossover point can be overridden with a menu or on this menu, the crossover setting is not available since, custom crossover frequency for the front, center, surround, or by definition, a LARGE speaker plays full-range with no bass surround back speakers in the ADVANCED SPEAKER SETUP menu;... -
Page 47: Test Tone
105dB. The receiver’s test tones are generated This Rotel receiver makes setting the delay time for each speaker very at a precise level (-30dBFs) relative to the loudest possible digitally easy. -
Page 48: Contour Setup
RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver Miscellaneous Settings meters) in 1 foot (0.3m) increments with each increment equivalent to an additional delay of 1ms. Other Options To change a setting, place the highlight on the desired line using the ����������������������... -
Page 49: Video/Hdmi Setup
MAX, in 1dB increments. 12V TRIGGER: The receiver has six 12V trigger outputs (labeled 1–6) that supply a 12V DC signal to turn on Rotel components and other components as needed. This menu item turns on specific 12V trigger outputs whenever the indicated zone is activated. The six 12V Trigger RSX-1560 English v2.indd 49... -
Page 50: Default Setup
RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver Note: Changing the default TUNER SETTING or REDIRECT outputs may be assigned to each Zone and can send a turn-on signal SETTING can only be done at the same time as restoring the to remote components whenever the Zones are activated. -
Page 51: More Information
English English MORE INFORMATION 2. Enter the four digits of the old password by pressing the +/– buttons to select the first letter of the new password, then pressing ENTER to move to the second character. Repeat until the old password is Troubleshooting entered. -
Page 52: Hdmi: Frequently Asked Questions
Composite Video, S-Video and Component Video. This Rotel unit meets the latest version of HDMI specification, HDMI 1.3. Why does the HDMI connection sometimes not give a picture? -
Page 53: Specifications
Rotel reserves the right to make improvements without notice. Version 1.3, supporting Deep Color passthrough and Broad Color Space Rotel and the Rotel HiFi logo are registered trademarks of The Rotel Co, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan. passthrough RSX-1560 English v2.indd 53... - Page 54 The Rotel Co. Ltd. 10-10 Shinsen-Cho Shibuya-Ku Tokyo 150-0045 Japan Rotel of America 54 Concord Street North Reading, MA 01864-2699 Phone: +1 978-664-3820 Fax: +1 978-664-4109 Rotel Europe Dale Road Worthing, West Sussex BN11 2BH England Phone: + 44 (0)1903 221 761...
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