User manual ROTEL RCD-965BX

[. . . ] If the unit is exposed to moisture, or a foreign object gets into the enclosure, immediately disconnect the power cord from the wall. Take the unit to a qualified service person for inspection and necessary repairs. Read all the instructions before connecting or operating the component. Heed all warnings and safety information in these instructions and on the product itself. [. . . ] In stereo mode, a stereo signal will be heard if the station is broadcasting a stereo signal and there is sufficient signal strength. In mono mode, a mono signal will be heard even if the station is broadcasting a stereo signal. Home theater speaker systems vary considerably in their size and performance, particularly in their bass output. For this reason, today's surround sound processors feature elaborate logic which can send thunderous bass information from movie soundtracks to the speaker(s) best able to handle it ­ subwoofers and/or large speakers. For optimum surround sound performance, it is necessary to tell the RCD-965BX what speakers your system includes and what type they are. The following configuration instructions refer to LARGE and SMALL speakers. The size refers more to the bass performance of the speaker than its physical size. A full-range speaker that has extended bass response is considered LARGE. A compact minispeaker with limited bass response or power handling is considered SMALL. While understanding the terms LARGE and SMALL is useful, it is probably more important to understand what these different speaker types mean in terms of system performance. As a general rule, the system will redirect bass information away from SMALL speakers and send it to the LARGE speakers and/or the SUBWOOFER in your system. Note: Switching to mono mode can be a useful way to improve the reception of weak or distant FM signals. Less signal strength is required for clean mono reception than for stereo reception. 14 RCD-965BX Things become a little more complex in systems with a subwoofer. When the correct size configuration for your FRONT speakers appears, press the MEMORY button to store the setting. This will automatically take you to the configuration options for the next type of speaker, for example, the CENTER speaker. Repeat steps 3 and 4, pressing the SPEAKER MODE button quickly in succession until you reach the desired setting and then confirm the selection by pressing the MEMORY button. Continue until you have set the proper configuration for all speakers. Once complete, you can check the current settings at any time by briefly pushing the SPEAKER MODE button repeatedly to toggle through the various speaker settings. MENU Button 13 49 Activates the On-Screen Menu system for system setup and configuration. See the section detailing the operation of the OnScreen Menu system below. Press the button to activate the menu system. RR-939 Remote Control The RCD-965BX includes a handheld remote control that does far more than operate the RCD-965BX. The RR-939 is a full-function programmable remote control that can operate up to 8 audio/video components. A separate manual, included with the remote, gives detailed information on programming and using the RR-939 to replace all of the remote controls in your system. This section is intended to provide only that information which pertains to the use of the RR-939 to operate the RCD-965BX. Note 1: Speaker configuration need only be done one time. Note 2: The available options during the configuration procedure may vary depending on the current surround mode setting. [. . . ] If so, adjust the speaker's volume levels up or down to match the front speakers using the VOL UP/ DOWN remote buttons. Continue switching among the speakers and adjusting until the center speaker and both of the rear speakers sound as loud as the front speakers. Cancel the On-Screen Display by pressing MENU. Note to Perfectionists: This calibration will be more accurate if you use a sound pressure level (SPL) meter to measure the output of each speaker instead of relying on your ear. SPL meters are available from electronics stores, or your authorized Rotel dealer may loan you one. [. . . ]