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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I connect my iPod or iPhone?
If you have an iPod/iPhone or similar device and want to connect it to a Rotel model that has a front panel Media Player input, you can do the following.
A 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo input socket for a “Media Player” is provided on the front of the Rotel model. To select it, turn the front panel LISTENING control to AUX or press the AUX 1 button on the remote control. Any portable stereo cassette, compact disc player or hard disc playback device can be connected via this input. If the Media Player input is connected to the headphone outputs of the player note that you may need to adjust the volume control on the player for sound to be heard. If the sound is loud and distorted turn down the volume on the player. If the sound is not loud enough, even when the Rotel volume control is turned up fairly high, then carefully turn up the volume control on the player.
Note: When the 3.5mm (mini jack) is inserted into the Media Player socket the rear input called AUX is disconnected. Removing the 3.5mm plug from the Media player socket will allow the rear AUX input to function.
This solution is the simplest, but also tends to be the lowest quality as well as this method is utilizing the digital to analog converters and analog circuitry in the iPod or iPhone, which are not typically high quality.
A better solution to consider is an external iPod dock or USB DAC, such as the RDD-1580. The DAC would connect to an analog input on your Rotel model similar to the method above, but with these devices you would then either dock your iPod or connect to the DAC using the normal USB connection cable. The advantage of this method is when the audio from the iPod is obtained via the USB cable it is the digital audio, which allows the critical digital to analog conversion steps to be handled by the DAC and would offer a significant sonic improvement compared to a direct connection via cable. Another advantage is you can usually use a remote control for the DAC to handle basic transport controls like Play/Pause/Track selection, rather than having to manually make these changes on the iPod itself.
Applicable Models:
RA-1520 | RC-1082 | RC-1550 | RC-1580
How do I control the unit via IP?
Many Rotel products feature an Ethernet network connection that can be used in conjunction with the Rotel iOS App or a third-party control system to provide control of your system over the network.
The Rotel Apps are readily available for download in the Apple App Store. If you are interested in learning more about third party network control options, we would recommend contacting your authorized Rotel dealer for more information about the various options available.
For users in EU and UK, please note the below important update:
Recent power regulations mandate that while in Standby mode a product can draw no more than 3W of power, and will further lower the maximum allowed draw to 2W in 2019.
As a result of these new regulations, it is regrettably no longer possible to retain power to the network circuitry while in standby mode as this would draw above the maximum allowed power. The Network Wakeup option has been removed from the setup menu for units sold in the UK and EU markets. This means IP control can no longer be used to power-on a Rotel device from Standby mode.
As an alternative, Rotel models offer 2-way RS232 control as well. All commands available over IP will also work with RS232 and many of the same control systems that work over IP also offer RS232 connection options. For more information or questions regarding control system integration we recommend discussing this with your authorized Rotel.
Applicable Models:
A14 | RA-1572 | RA-1592 | RAP-1580 | RC-1572 | RC-1590 | RSP-1576 | RSP-1582
How do I find and select internet radio stations?
Register your Rotel internet tuner at www.rotelradio.com. Once you have registered with the code number from your tuner or receiver (see instructions in the owners' manuals), you may begin putting together favorite stations from almost anywhere in the world.
The rotelradio website lets you quickly search and organize stations by locations, genre, or even artists. You can also search and organize stations right on the Rotel unit itself.
Applicable Models:
RCX-1500 | RDG-1520 | RT-09 | RT-12
How do I get Sirius radio on my RT-1084?
To receive Sirius satellite radio signals on the RT-1084 tuner you will need to purchase an optional Sirius plug-in module. Up to four Sirius modules may be added to the RT-1084 for personal music selection in other listening areas with a multizone audio system. The Sirius module that is used with the RT-1084 is the SiriusConnect Home, model SC-H1. This module can be purchased directly from Sirius' online shop at http://shop.sirius.com, and is also stocked at many electronics retailers as well.
Additional compatible tuner modules are the SC-H2P and SC-HDOC1.
Applicable Models:
RT-1084
How do I get the benefits of Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD?
Most Rotel surround systems will allow you to enjoy the benefits of these new audio formats, but the exact method to go about this does vary depending on the model you own. Please refer below for details on how to best connect your system to play back these HD formats.
- RSX-1550, RSX-1560, RSX-1562, RSP-1570, RSP-1572: The 15 series processors and receivers feature HDMI1.3 or newer hardware and can decode Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio signals via the HDMI connection from a Blu-Ray player. Just connect an HDMI cable from the output of the Blu-Ray player to one of the HDMI inputs on the processor. Then using the INPUT SETUP menu of the Rotel make sure that the Rotel processor is set to the appropriate HDMI input and the audio input should be set to "HDMI Audio". Be sure that the Blu-Ray player has been configured to output the HDMI audio as bitstream and any secondary audio options should be disabled in the player to ensure the HD audio content is streamed to the Rotel processor.
- RSP-1069, RSX-1058: In addition to the multi channel analog connection method mentioned above, you may also use the HDMI audio input to get high definition audio from your Blu-Ray player. Many Blu-Ray players offer onboard decoding of Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD and can stream the decoded high definition audio signal as a multichannel linear PCM (LPCM) signal via the HDMI output. The Rotel processor can then decode and process the high definition audio from this LPCM audio signal. For more detailed information on this method, please refer to our "HDMI: What You Need to Know" article under the section "Audio Formats and HDMI 1.3".
- RSP-1068, RSP-1098, RSX-1057, RSX-1067: To decode Dolby True HD and DTS-HD you will need to connect the multi-channel analog outputs from your Blu-Ray player to the multi-channel inputs on your Rotel product. This will utilize the internal decoding capabilities of your player allowing you the audible benefits of the lossless codecs. This requires purchasing a Blu-Ray player that provides onboard HD audio decoding and provides multichannel analog outputs.
Applicable Models:
RSP-1570 | RSP-1572 | RSX-1057 | RSX-1058 | RSX-1067 | RSX-1550 | RSX-1560 | RSX-1562
How do I reset my Rotel surround receiver?
Most Rotel surround processors and receivers can be reset by selecting the FACTORY DEFAULT option from the DEFAULT Menu of the On Screen Display.
On RSP-1572 and RSX-1562 models loaded with software V2.0.6 or later an alternative reset is also available by pressing and holding the VIDEO 4 and MULTI INPUT front panel buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds while the unit is powered on. The unit will power down to Standby, and when powered back on it will be in its factory default state.
Applicable Models:
RSP-1066 | RSP-1068 | RSP-1069 | RSP-1098 | RSP-1570 | RSP-1572 | RSP-1582 | RSX-1055 | RSX-1056 | RSX-1057 | RSX-1058 | RSX-1065 | RSX-1067 | RSX-1550 | RSX-1560 | RSX-1562
How do I reset the RA-1070 or RC-1090?
In some circumstances it may be helpful to perform a factory default reset on the unit. This can be done by powering off the RA-1070 or RC-1090, then pressing and holding the following 2 buttons on the front panel – Listening Select PHONO and Recording OFF. Power the unit back on while holding these 2 buttons and the unit will be reset to its factory default settings.
Applicable Models:
RA-1070 | RC-1090
How do I reset the RA-11 or RA-12?
In some circumstances it may be helpful to perform a factory default reset on the RA-11/RA-12. This can be done by powering on the RA-12, then press the MENU key on the front panel, or SETUP button on the remote to access the setup menu. Use the MENU key or the UP/DOWN buttons on the remote to toggle through the menu options until the display shows “Factory Reset RIGHT=Yes”. Press the RIGHT key on the front panel or remote to perform a factory reset. The unit will ask for confirmation, press RIGHT again to confirm.
Applicable Models:
RA-11 | RA-12
How do I reset the RA-1520?
In some circumstances it may be helpful to perform a factory default reset on the RA-1520. This can be done by powering on the RA-1520, then with the unit powered on, press and hold the MUTE button for 5 seconds on the remote control. The LED for the listening CD button will turn on to indicate the unit has been reset.
Applicable Models:
RA-1520
