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Frequently Asked Questions
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
How do I reset the RA-1570?
In some circumstances it may be helpful to perform a factory default reset on the RA-1570. This can be done by powering on the RA-1570, 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 DEFAULT”. Press the + key on the front panel or remote to select 'YES' and press ENTER to perform a factory reset.
Applicable Models:
RA-1570
How do I reset the RC-1082?
In some circumstances it may be helpful to perform a factory default reset on the unit. This can be done by powering on the RC-1082, then pressing and holding the following 2 buttons on the front panel – Listening Select PHONO and Recording OFF. The unit will be reset to its factory default settings.
Applicable Models:
RC-1082
How do I reset the RC-1570?
In some circumstances it may be helpful to perform a factory default reset on the RC-1570. This can be done by powering on the RC-1570, 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 DEFAULT”. Press the + key on the front panel or remote to select 'YES' and press ENTER to perform a factory reset.
Applicable Models:
RC-1570
How do I reset the RC-1580?
In some circumstances it may be helpful to perform a factory default reset on the unit. This can be done by powering on the RC-1580, then pressing and holding the following 2 buttons on the front panel – Listening Select PHONO and Recording OFF. The unit will be reset to its factory default settings.
Applicable Models:
RC-1580
