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RSP-1580 SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR
MAKING CONNECTIONS
Connecting Amplifier
See Figure 3
The RSP-1580 has preamp outputs for connections to power amplifiers
to drive up to eight speakers in a 5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 channel surround
sound audio system: right/left front channels, 2 center channels, right/
left surround channels, and two center back channels. In addition, there
are two subwoofer outputs.
To hook up amplifiers, connect an audio cable from each PREOUT jack
to the input of the amplifier channel that will power the corresponding
speaker. For example, connect the FRONT L output to the amplifier channel
driving the front left speaker. In a full home theater system, you will make
up to seven different connections in addition to the subwoofer. These
connections for a 5.1channel system are labeled FRONT L and FRONT
R, CENTER, and REAR L and REAR R. There are two CENTER jacks; use
either jack for a single center channel, or both if you have two center
channels. In six or seven channel systems, make one or two additional
connections for Center Back channels(s). These jacks are labeled CB1
and CB2. Use CB1 for a single center back channel.
Make sure that you have each output connected to the correct amplifier
channel:
1. Connect the front left amplifier to the FRONT L jack.
2. Connect the front right amplifier to the FRONT R jack
3. Connect the center channel amplifier to the CENTER 1 or CENTER 2
jack.
4. Connect the surround left amplifier to the REAR L jack.
5. Connect the surround right amplifier to the REAR R jack.
6. Connect the center back left/LVH amplifier to the CB1/LVH jack.
7. Connect the center back right/RVH amplifier to the CB2/RVH jack.
After you have connected the preamp outputs, you need to configure the
RSP-1580 for the size and style of speakers in your system and calibrate
the relative volume levels of the speakers using the built-in test tones. See
the Setup section of this manual.
Connecting a Subwoofer
See Figure 3
To hook up a powered subwoofer, connect a standard RCA audio cable
from either of the two PREOUT jacks labeled SUB to the input on the
subwoofer’s power amp. Both SUB outputs provide the same signal. Use
either connection for a single subwoofer . Use both connections to hook
up two subwoofers.
After you have connected the subwoofer, you need to configure the unit to
use the subwoofer and calibrate the relative volume level of the subwoofer
using the built-in test tones. See the Setup section of this manual.
IR OUT Jacks
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The IR OUT 1 & 2 jacks send IR signals received at the REM IN MON
2–4 jacks or the REM IN EXT jack to an infrared blaster or emitter placed
in front of a source component’s IR sensor . In addition, the IR OUT
can be hard-wired to Rotel CD players, DVD players, or tuners with a
compatible connector.
These outputs are used to allow IR signals from the three remote zones
to be sent to the source components, or to pass along IR signals from a
remote in the main room when the sensors on the source components
are blocked by installation in a cabinet.
See your authorized Rotel dealer for information on IR emitters and
repeater systems.
Computer I/O
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This Rotel unit can be operated from a computer with audio system control
software from third-party developers. This control is accomplished by
sending operating codes from the computer via a hard-wired RS-232
serial connection. In addition, the RSP-1580 can be updated using
special software from Rotel.
The COMPUTER I/O input provides the necessary network connections
on the rear panel. It accepts standard RJ-45 8-pin modular plugs, such
as those commonly used in 10-BaseT UTP Ethernet cabling.
For additional information on the connections, cabling, software, and
operating codes for computer control or updating of the unit, contact
your authorized Rotel dealer.
