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RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver
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RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver
OPERATING THE RSX-1560
Considering its large number of features, settings, and options, this Rotel
receiver is remarkably easy to operate. The key to operating the unit is
its system of On-Screen Displays (OSD) which guide you through various
choices.
The receiver can be operated from the front panel or the remote control.
Front-panel controls are unusually simple to use, with just a few knobs
and buttons to guide you through OSD menu options. The remote control
provides more complete control options.
To guide you through the operation of the unit, this section of the manual
starts with explaining the basic layout and function of the front panel and
the remote control. Then, we explain the basic operations such as turning
the unit on and off, adjusting volume, selecting a source for listening,
etc. Following that is a detailed explanation of surround sound modes
and how to configure the receiver for various types of recordings. Finally,
there are instructions for additional features and Zones operation. All of
these are features that may be used in normal use. The last section of the
manual (Configuration) details options that may be selected during initial
setup and configuration of the unit, many of which will be set once and
left untouched.
Throughout this manual, numbers in square boxes refer to the main unit
illustration at the front of this manual. Letters refer to the remote handset
illustration. When both appear, the function is found on both the unit’s
front panel and on the remote. When only one appears, that function is
found either only on the main unit, or only on the remote.
Front Panel Overview
The following is a brief overview of the control and features on the front
panel of the receiver. Details concerning the use of these controls are
provided in subsequent sections of this manual describing various tasks.
Front-panel Display
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The fluorescent (FL) display on the front panel provides information
useful for operating the unit. The main portion of the display has two
rows of alpha-numeric text displays. The top line shows the currently
selected source input on the left and the volume setting on the right. The
second line shows the current surround mode or other settings as they
are changed (record source selection, Zone 2 source selection, dynamic
range settings, etc.)
Icons along the left side of the display show the current surround mode.
Icons along the bottom left of the display show the current digital input.
Icons along the right bottom of the display show individual surround
channels when configuring the system.
The FL display can be turned off, if desired. See the MENU button section
for instructions.
Remote Sensor
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This sensor receives IR signals from the remote control. Do not block this
sensor.
Note:
The remainder of the buttons and controls on the front
panel are described in the Overview of Buttons and Controls
section.
Remote Control Overview
The unit is supplied complete with a full-function learning remote
control that can operate this Rotel product plus nine other audio/video
components.
A separate manual gives detailed instructions on programming and
using the supplied learning remote to replace all of the remote controls
in your system. The learning remote’s manual covers many extra features
(such as custom labeling of remote buttons that appear in its LCD
display). To avoid duplication, we provide only basic information about
using the learning remote to operate this unit.
Note:
Many of the remote functions duplicate the front-panel
controls. For that reason, we cover the controls on the remote
under appropriate topics throughout this manual. Letters in boxes
next to the name of a function refers to the labeled illustration of
the remote at the front of this manual.
Using the RR-1061 AUDIO Button
A
To operate the receiver with the remote, make sure that the AUDIO mode
is active by pressing the AUD button on the remote before you start.
If one of the other buttons (CD, TAPE, etc.) is pressed, the remote will
control another component, not this receiver. The AUDIO mode will stay
active until another DEVICE/INPUT button is pressed.
Overview of Buttons and Controls
This section provides a basic overview of the buttons and controls on the
front panel and the remote control. Detailed instructions on the use of
these buttons are provided in the more complete operating instructions
in the following sections. Buttons or controls identified with a number
appear on the front panel. Those identified with a letter appear on the
remote control. When both a number and a letter appear, the control is
duplicated on both the front panel and the remote control.
STANDBY Button
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POWER Button
N
The front-panel STANDBY button and the remote control POWER button
activate or deactivate the unit. The rear panel master POWER switch
must be in the ON position for the remote standby function to operate.
ON/OFF Buttons
O
The power ON and OFF buttons on the remote provide discrete ON and
OFF commands to activate the unit or put it in standby mode. The rear
panel master POWER switch must be in the ON position for the remote
standby function to operate.
All OFF command:
A long press of the OFF button (more than 3
seconds) sets all rooms to standby, from any room.
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