ROTEL RAP-1580MKII Surround Amplified Processor Owner’s Manual
- June 4, 2024
- ROTEL
Table of Contents
- Important Safety Instructions
- Figure 1: Control and Connections
- Figure 2: Remote Control
- Figure 3: Amplifier And Subwoofer
- Figure 4: Speaker Connection
- Figure 5: Digital Audio and PC-USB Connections
- Figure 6: Blu-Ray and Video Player Connections
- Figure 7: Front USB Connections
- Figure 8: CD Player Connections
- Figure 9: Tuner Connections
- Figure 10: Front HDMI Connections
- Figure 11: Rear HDMI Connections
- On-Screen Menus
- About Rotel
- Getting Started
- Overview of Connections
- HDMI Inputs and Outputs
- Audio Inputs and Outputs
- Other Connections
- Making Connections
- Front Panel Overview
- Remote Control Overview
- Overview of Buttons and Controls
- STANDBY 1 and Power ON/OFF Buttons A
- VOLUME Knob and VOLUME UP/DOWN Buttons 4 D
- DISPLAY (DISP) Button 12 B
- MENU/SETUP Button 7 H
- MUTE Button 13F
- INPUT Buttons 6M
- SUR+ Buttons 11 B
- DTS Dialog I
- Dynamic Range Control (DRC) I
- Playback Control buttons L
- DIM Button J
- SUB, CTR, REAR Buttons B
- MEM Button E
- LIGHT Button N
- ASSISTIVE LIGHT O
- Automatic Surround Modes
- Manually Selecting Surround Modes
- Basic Operation
- USB/iPod Operation
- Bluetooth
- Rear PC-USB
- Setup
- Menu Basics
- Configuring Inputs
- Configuring Audio
- Configuring Speakers and Audio
- Miscellaneous Settings
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Owner’s Manual
RAP-1580MKII
Surround Amplified Processor
WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN
This symbol is to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltages inside the product’s enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric
shock.
This symbol is to alert the user to important operating and maintenance
(service) instructions in this manual and literature accompanying the product.
APPLICABLE FOR USA, CANADA OR WHERE APPROVED FOR THE USAGE
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE
SLOT. INSERT FULLY.
Rotel products are designed to comply with international directives on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment and the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The crossed wheelie bin symbol indicates compliance and that the products must be appropriately recycled or processed in accordance with these directives.
Pin Assignments
Balanced Audio (3 pole XLR):
Pin 1: Ground / Screen
Pin 2: In phase / +ve / Hot
Pin 3: Out of phase / -ve / Cold
Important Safety Instructions
Notice
The RS232 connection should be handled by authorized persons only.
WARNING: There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the
unit to moisture or water. Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing. Do
not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the unit. Do not
allow foreign objects to get into the enclosure. 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 these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
The apparatus should be used in non tropical climate.
The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings
with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the
apparatus.
Touching uninsulated terminals or wiring may result in an unpleasant
sensation.
You must allow a minimum 10 cm or 4 inches of unobstructed clearance around
the unit .
WARNING: The rear panel power cord connector is the mains power
disconnect device. The device must be located in an open area that allows
access to the cord connector.
The unit must be connected to a power supply only of the type and voltage
specified on the rear panel. (USA: 120 V/60Hz, EC: 230V/50Hz) Connect the
component to the power outlet only with the supplied power supply cable or an
exact equivalent.
Do not modify the supplied cable. Do not use extension cords.
The mains plug is the disconnect of the unit. In order to completely
disconnect the unit from the supply mains, remove the main plug from the unit
and the AC power outlet. This is the only way to completely remove mains power
from the unit.
The main plug is used as the main disconnect device and should remain ready
accessible.
Use Class 2 wiring for speaker connections to ensure proper installation and
minimize the risk of electrical shock.
The batteries in remote control shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
Batteries should be recycled or disposed as per state and local guidelines.
WARNING: The master power switch is located on the rear panel. The unit
must allow unobstructed access to the main power switch.
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.(TV, radio, etc.).
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for additional help.
Figure 1: Control and Connections
Figure 2: Remote Control
Figure 3: Amplifier And Subwoofer
Figure 4: Speaker Connection
Figure 5: Digital Audio and PC-USB Connections
Figure 6: Blu-Ray and Video Player Connections
Figure 7: Front USB Connections
Figure 8: CD Player Connections
Figure 9: Tuner Connections
Figure 10: Front HDMI Connections
Figure 11: Rear HDMI Connections
On-Screen Menus
About Rotel
Our story began over 50 years ago. Over the decades, we have received hundreds
of awards for our products and satisfied hundreds of thousands of people who
take their entertainment seriously- like you!
Rotel was founded by a family whose passionate interest in music led them to
manufacture high-fidelity components of uncompromising quality. Through the
years, that passion has remained undiminished and the family goal of providing
exceptional value for audiophiles and music lovers, regardless of their
budget, is shared by all Rotel employees.
Rotel’s engineers work as a close team, listening to, and fine tuning, each
new product until it reaches their exacting musical standards. They are free
to choose components from around the world in order to make that product the
best they can. You are likely to find capacitors from the United Kingdom and
Germany, semiconductors from Japan or the United States, while toroidal power
transformers are manufactured in Rotel’s own factory.
We all have concerns about our environment. And, as more and more electronics
are produced it is especially important for a manufacturer to do all it can to
engineer products that have a minimum impact on the environment.
At Rotel, we are proud to do our part. We have reduced the lead content in our
products by using special lead-free ROHS solder and components. Our engineers
continually strive to improve power supply efficiency without compromise to
quality. When in standby mode Rotel products use minimal power to meet global
Standby Power Consumption requirements.
The Rotel factory is also doing their part to help the environment through
constant improvements to product assembly methods for a cleaner and greener
manufacturing processes.
All of us at Rotel thank you for buying this product. We are sure it will
bring you many years of enjoyment.
Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright © 2012-2020
Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license
from DTS Inc. (for companies headquartered in the U.S./Japan/Taiwan) or under
License from DTS Licensing Limited (for all other companies). DTS, DTS:X, and
the DTS:X logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the
United States and other countries. © 2020 DTS, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RAP-1580MKII Surround Amplified Processor. The unit is a full-featured audio/video control center for analog and digital source components. It features digital processing for a wide range of formats including Dolby ® Surround, Dolby ® ATMOS and DTS ® source material.
Video Features.
- HDMI switching for digital video signals up to 4K.
- Accepts HDMI video input: 480i, 480p/576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080p 24Hz, 4K.
- Outputs HDMI video (480i, 480p/576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080p 24Hz, 4K) compatible with common HDMI displays and projectors.
Audio Features
- Rotel’s Balanced Design Concept combines advanced circuit board layout, comprehensive parts evaluation, and extensive listening tests for superior sound and reliability.
- Analog bypass mode for pure 2 channel stereo with no digital processing.
- Digital and analog inputs including Coax, Optical, RCA and Balanced XLR.
- 7.1 Multi-Channel input from compatible source components.
Surround Features
- Automatic Dolby ® and DTS surround decoding of all popular formats up to 7.1.4 channels.
- Surround modes for playback of multi channel audio on 2 channel and 3 channel systems.
- Audio Return Channel (ARC) allowing the audio from the TV to be processed by the RAP-1580MKII via HDMI.
Other Features
- User friendly ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) menu system with programmable labels for all inputs.
- Multi language support in OSD setup.
- Upgradable software to accommodate future updates through the rear Internet connection or front USB port.
- Assignable 12V trigger outputs for remote turn-on of power amplifier(s) and other components.
Unpacking
Remove the unit carefully from its packaging. Find the remote control and other accessories. Save the box as it will protect the product if you move or need to return it for maintenance.
Placement
Place the unit on a solid, level surface away from sunlight, heat, moisture,
or vibration. Make sure that the shelf can support the weight of the unit.
Place the unit close to the other components in your system and, if possible,
on its own shelf or with the optionally included rack ears. This will make
initial connection, and subsequent system changes easier.
The unit can generate heat during normal operation. Do not block ventilation
openings. Allow a minimum of 10 cm or 4 inches of unobstructed space around
the unit. If installed in a cabinet, make sure that there is adequate
ventilation.
Do not stack other components or objects on top of the unit. Do not let any
liquid fall into the cabinet.
Overview of Connections
NOTE: Do NOT plug any system component into an AC source until all
connections have been properly made.
Each of the source components in the system are connected to the unit’s inputs
with a pair of standard RCA cables for analog audio, an HDMI video connection
and an optional digital audio cable (coax or optical).
The outputs of the RAP-1580MKII can be sent up to 7 sets of speakers or sent
to power amplifier(s) with standard RCA cables from the preamp audio outputs.
Overhead channel outputs are also available via the RCA pre-outputs for
connection to an external amplifier delivering up to 7.1.4 channels of audio.
The video signal from the RAP-1580MKII is sent to the monitor using the HDMI
connections.
In addition, the processor has MULTI INPUT connections for use with a source
component that does its own surround decoding, remote IR receiver inputs and
12V trigger outputs.
NOTE: The S/PDIF digital audio interface standard specifies a 75 ohm
impedance and all good digital cables adhere to this requirement. Do NOT
substitute conventional audio interconnect cables for digital signals.
Standard audio interconnects will pass these signals, but their limited
bandwidth reduce performance.
When using analog audio connections ensure the Left and Right signals are
attached to the proper RCA jacks. All RCA-type connections on this product
follow these standard color codes:
Left channel audio: white RCA jack
Right channel audio: red RCA jack
NOTE: Each source input must be properly configured using the INPUT SETUP menu
of the OSD menu system. We recommend going to this menu after connecting all
of the sources to configure it as desired. See Input Setup in the Setup
section for more information.
HDMI Inputs and Outputs
These connections are used for connecting video signals to and from the unit. See the Making Connections section for specific instructions for each type of component on page 17.
Rear HDMI IN 1–7 Video Inputs 16
HDMI inputs provide various digital video connections for use with components that have HDMI outputs. HDMI connections carry video signals in multiple formats including 3D, 1080p/24Hz, and 4K. The implementation of HDMI supports audio signals, or a separate audio connection from an HDMI component. Three HDMI inputs support 4K UHD HDCP 2.2 as labeled on the rear panel.
Front HDMI IN 9
The Video 8 input is located on the front panel for easier access. Use this HDMI connection for portable sources or devices that would not be permanently connected.
HDMI Monitor Outputs 15
The two HDMI outputs of the RAP-1580MKII send High Definition video signals to
your TV monitor in parallel. The HDMI outputs can send video signals to a
high-definition TV 2D (480p/576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p or 4K) and 3D (up to
1080p/24Hz). One HDMI output will support 4K UHD HDCP 2.2 as labeled on the
rear panel.
There are two HDMI outputs on the rear panel sending out the same video
signal. The ARC/OSD output will send the On Screen Menu to your TV. Of the two
HDMI Outputs, only one HDMI output supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) and is
labeled “ARC/OSD” above the HDMI connector.
Please refer to the VIDEO SETUP menu section of this manual for more details
on page 27.
Your TV may have more than one HDMI input. Not all HDMI inputs support ARC.
Please use the ARC enabled HDMI input of your TV to use the ARC function on
this product. ARC compatible inputs should be labeled with “ARC” next to the
HDMI input connector.
Additional information for HDMI video outputs:
- All HDMI attached devices must be HDCP compatible to ensure proper display of the HDMI video signal.
- Audio received over HDMI will be processed by this product and sent out via the RCA and speaker terminal outputs.
- When using both HDMI outputs simultaneously, both HDMI outputs will be set to the same resolution. This resolution will be the lower resolution of any attached monitor.
Audio Inputs and Outputs
This Rotel processor provides both analog and digital audio connections.
PHONO Input 30
A Left/Right pair of RCA analog audio inputs for connecting a phono player with a moving magnet cartridge. If the turntable has a “ground” wire, connect it to the screw terminal labeled “GND” to the left of the Digital inputs.
TUNER Input 30
A Left/Right pair of RCA analog audio inputs for connecting a tuner.
CD Input 30
A Left/Right pair of RCA analog audio inputs for connecting a CD player.
BALANCED Input 28
A Left/Right pair of Balanced XLR audio inputs for connecting a source component with Balanced XLR audio outputs.
MULTI Input 32
A set of RCA inputs accepting up to 7.1 channels of analog signals from a
source component capable of decoding multi channel audio. These inputs support
FRONT L & R, CENTER, SUB, REAR L & R, and CENTER BACK L[1] & R[2].
These inputs bypass all digital processing in the RAP-1580MKII and are routed
directly to the volume control and outputs.
PREAMP Output 35
A group of fourteen RCA analog audio outputs sends the RAP-1580MKII’s line
level output signals to external amplifiers and powered subwoofers.
These output levels are variable and adjusted by the RAP-1580MKII’s volume
control. The fourteen connectors provide output for: FRONT L & R, REAR L & R,
CENTER 1 & 2, CENTER BACK L(1) & R(2), SUBWOOFER 1 & 2, HEIGHT 1 L & R and
HEIGHT 2 L & R.
DIGITAL Inputs 14
The RAP-1580MKII accepts digital inputs from source components such as CD
players, satellite TV tuners, and DVD players. The DSP in the RAP-1580MKII
detects the sampling rate of the incoming signal and automatically adjusts.
Sampling rates up to 192kHz are supported.
NOTE: Digital inputs support both 2 Channel Stereo and Multi Channel
audio signals. When using the digital input with a Multi Channel audio signal
the processor DSP will decode the incoming audio stream including Dolby or
DTS.
There are six digital audio inputs on the rear panel, three coaxial and three
optical. These digital inputs can be assigned to any of the VIDEO 1 – 8 input
sources using the INPUT SETUP menu during the setup process. For example, you
can assign the COAXIAL 1 digital input connector to the VIDEO 1 source and the
OPTICAL 2 digital input to the VIDEO 3 source. By default, the source of the
audio for inputs Video 1 – 8 is set to HDMI Audio.
At the factory the CD audio input is set to CD (analog RCA), but this can be
changed to XLR, Coax 1 – 3, or Optical 1 – 3.
PC-USB Input 17
See Figure 5
Connect this input using the supplied USB cable to the USB socket of your
computer.
The RAP-1580MKII supports both USB Audio Class 1.0 and USB Audio Class 2.0
modes. Windows computers do not require installation of a driver for USB Audio
Class 1.0 and support playback of audio up to 96kHz sampling rates.
The Factory Default setting is USB Audio Class 2.0. To take advantage of USB
Audio Class 2.0 audio playback supporting up to 192kHz sampling rates you will
need to install the Windows driver supplied on the CD included with the RAP-
1580MKII.
You can switch the RAP-1580MKII to USB Audio Class 1.0 playback mode with the
following:
- Press MENU on the front panel to enter MAIN MENU and use Up/Down buttons to select the INPUT SETUP menu then press ENTER.
- Use Left/Right buttons to select “PC-USB” as INPUT SOURCE and select “USB Audio 1.0” as AUDIO INPUT.
- Power cycle the RAP-1580MKII and reboot your PC after changing the USB Audio mode to ensure both units are properly configured.
Many audio playback applications do not support 192kHz sampling rate. Please
confirm your audio player supports 192kHz audio and you have 192kHz audio
files to properly playback this sample rate. Also, you may need to configure
the audio driver in your PC to output 192kHz or your computer may “down
sample” to a lower audio sample rate. For more information please refer to
your audio player or operating system information.
NOTE: Upon successful installation of the driver, you may need to select
the ROTEL audio driver from the audio/speaker setup of your computer.
Front USB Input 10
See Figure 7
This connection will accept Apple devices such as iPod, iPad and iPhone. While
connected, the iPod and iPhone displays remain active allowing search and play
functions.
Other Connections
AC Input 36
Your Rotel processor is configured at the factory for the proper AC line voltage in the country where you purchased it (USA: 120 volts/60Hz AC or CE: 230 volts/50 Hz AC). The AC line configuration is noted on a decal on the back of your unit. Plug the supplied cord into the AC INPUT receptacle on the back of the unit.
Master Power Switch 26
The large rocker switch on the rear panel is a master power switch. When it is in the OFF position, power to the unit is completely off. When it is in the ON position, the front panel STANDBY and remote control ON/OFF buttons can be used to activate the unit or put it into standby mode.
12V TRIGGER Output 20
Many Rotel amplifiers offer the option of turning them on and off using a 12
volt trigger. These three connections provide this 12 volt trigger signal from
the processor. When the unit is activated, a 12 volt DC signal is sent from
these jacks to the amplifiers to automatically turn them on. When the
processor is put in STANDBY mode, the trigger signal is removed and the
amplifiers automatically turn off.
To use the automatic trigger turn on feature, connect one of the RAP1580MKII’s
12V TRIG OUT jacks to the 12 volt trigger input of a Rotel amplifier, using
only the black 3.5 mm trigger cable included with this unit or a Rotel
amplifier. Do not use any other cable for trigger connection. The +12V DC
signal appears at the “tip” of the connector.
The 12V Trigger outputs are configured to turn on in various combinations only
when specific input sources are activated. See the INPUT SETUP menus in the
Setup section of this manual for details on page 22.
REM IN Jack 21
This 3.5 mm mini-jack receives command codes from third-party IR remote
receiver. These remote IR inputs can be used when the RAP-1580MKII front IR
receiver cannot be reached by a sending remote control.
Consult your authorized Rotel dealer for more information on the REM IN jack.
The IR signals from the REM IN jack can be relayed to other source components
using external IR emitters or hard-wired connections from the IR OUT jacks.
See the following section for additional information.
IR OUT Jacks 22
The IR OUT 1 & 2 jacks send IR signals received at the REM IN 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 other Rotel products with a REM
IN jack.
These outputs allow IR signals to be “relayed” through the RAP-1580MKII either
directly to the IR receiver on the front panel or via the REM IN jack on the
rear panel. This function provides easy control of other source components
when their IR inputs are not accessible such as when they are installed in a
rack system or in a cabinet.
See your authorized Rotel dealer for more information on IR emitters and
repeater systems.
Rotel Link 23
Rotel Link is not used for RAP-1580MKII.
Rear USB Power Port 25
The rear USB port provides 5V for charging or powering USB devices including
streaming music players. This port does not allow playback of audio. The port
can be configured to remain powered even when the RAP-1580MKII is in standby
mode through the front panel setup menu (See the Power Mode under the Power
Option menu on page 27).
The Power Mode “Quick” option allows the attached streaming source to remain
powered for use with the Signal Sense function for automatic power on/off
control of the amplifier.
When configured to provide continuous power to the rear panel USB port the
RAP-1580MKII will consume additional power even when in standby mode.
RS232 Connector 18
The RAP-1580MKII can be controlled via RS232 for integration with automation systems. The RS232 connector accepts a standard straight DB-9 Male-to-Female cable.
NETWORK Connector 19
The Network socket accepts standard RJ-45, CAT-5 cables. The network
connection is not required for normal operation of this unit. This connection
is for software updates or control from an automation system only.
For additional information on the connections, cabling, software, and
operating codes for automation system control or software updates, contact
your authorized Rotel dealer.
Making Connections
Connecting Speakers
See Figure 4
This Rotel RAP-1580MKII has built-in amplifiers to power up to seven speakers:
normally, left/right front speakers, center channel speaker, left/right
surround speakers, plus two center back speakers or two ceiling speakers.
There are seven pairs of binding post connections (one pair for each speaker)
which accept bare wire, spade lugs, or banana plug connectors (in some
markets).
Speakers should have an impedance of 4 ohms or higher.
Each pair of connectors is color-coded for polarity: red for positive and
black for negative. All speakers and all speaker wire is also marked for
polarity. For proper performance, you must maintain this polarity at all
speaker connections. Always connect the positive terminal of each speaker to
the corresponding red speaker terminal on the processor and the negative
speaker terminal to the corresponding black connector on the processor.
The connectors are labeled LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT SURROUND, RIGHT
SURROUND, CENTER, CENTER BACK LEFT, CENTER BACK RIGHT.
Route the wires from the processor to the speakers. Leave enough slack so you
can move the components to allow access to the speaker connectors. If you are
using banana plugs, connect them to the wires and then plug into the back of
the binding posts. The collars of the binding posts should be screwed in all
the way (clockwise). If you are using terminal lugs, connect them to the
wires. If you are attaching bare wires directly to the binding posts, separate
the wire conductors and strip back the insulation from the end of each
conductor. Be careful not to cut into the wire strands. Unscrew the binding
post collars. Place the twisted bare wire into the hole in the binding post.
Turn the collars clockwise to clamp the connector lug or wire firmly in place.
For speaker connection information see Audio Configuration options in the RAP-
1580MKII Setup Menu. Be sure that no loose wire strands can touch adjacent
wires or connectors.
After you have connected the speakers, you need to configure the processor for
the size and style of speakers in your system and calibrate the relative
volume levels of the speakers. See the Setup section of this manual.
Connecting an External Amplifier
See Figure 3
The RAP-1580MKII also has preamp RCA outputs for connections to external power
amplifiers to drive up to 12 speakers in configurations from 5.1 to 7.1.4. In
addition, there are two subwoofer outputs.
To connect amplifiers, connect an audio cable from each output 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. There are two CENTER RCA 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
Backchannel(s). These jacks are labeled CB L[1] and CB L[2]. Use CB L[1] for a
single center back channel. Ceiling or Top speakers should be connected to the
Height 1 and Height 2 jacks.
For preamp output connection information see Audio Configuration options in
the RAP-1580MKII Setup Menu on page 23.
After you have connected the preamp outputs, you need to configure the RAP-
1580MKII for the size and style of speakers in your system and calibrate the
relative volume levels of the speakers. See the Setup section of this manual
on page 23.
Connecting a Subwoofer
See Figure 3
To connect a powered subwoofer, connect a standard RCA audio cable from the
jacks labeled SUB 1/SUB 2 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 connect 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. See
the Speaker Level Setup section of this manual on page 25.
Connecting a DVD, Blu-ray, Cable, Satellite, Game Console and HDTV Tuner
See Figure 6 and 10
Source devices including Blu-ray, DVD, satellite, cable, etc. should be
attached to the RAP-1580MKII using HDMI. Connect an HDMI cable from the output
of the source to one of the HDMI inputs on the processor.
Digital audio connection: Depending on the setup of your system, you can also
use the audio digital connections and assign them to the HDMI video inputs.
Connect the digital output of the source to any of the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1–3
or DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1–3 inputs on the processor. An HDMI cable
carries both digital video and digital audio signals; therefore, in most cases
no separate digital audio connection needs to be made.
Use the INPUT SETUP screen to assign the audio digital input to the HDMI video
input source used above.
Connecting a Blu-ray or DVD Player
See Figure 6
In some cases DVD, SACD, and other external multichannel processors are
connected to the processor by sending decoded analog audio signals using RCA
cables. A player with HDMI outputs can send digital signals directly to the
processor for decoding.
Analog Connections: To connect a Blu-ray or DVD player (or any device that
decodes multi-channel audio) with analog connections, use audio RCA cables to
connect the outputs of the player to the RCA jacks labeled MULTI INPUT on the
RAP-1580MKII. Make sure that you observe proper channel consistency, i.e.
connect the right front channel to the FRONT R input, etc. Depending on your
system configuration, make six connections (FRONT L & R, REAR L & R, CENTER,
and SUBWOOFER), seven connections (adding a CENTER BACK connection), or eight
connections (adding two CENTER BACK connections).
The MULTI inputs are analog bypass inputs, passing signals directly to the
Volume Control and preamp outputs, bypassing all of the digital processing.
HDMI digital connection: If the player has HDMI outputs, simply connect an
HDMI cable from the output of the player to one of the HDMI inputs on the
processor. This cable sends the video signal from the player along with a
digital audio signal. Using HDMI for audio and video allows the multichannel
decoding to be handled by the processor.
Connecting a Monitor
See Figure 11
Connect one of the HDMI outputs of the RAP-1580MKII to the HDMI input of your
TV monitor. The RAP-1580MKII has two HDMI outputs. Only one HDMI output will
display the OSD and is ARC enabled. This output is labeled on the rear panel
with ARC/OSD.
Connecting a CD Player or XLR Source
See Figure 8
Digital audio connection: Connect the output of the CD player to any of the
Optical or Coax digital inputs on the processor. Use the INPUT SETUP menu to
assign the audio input to the CD (the default is CD).
Analogue audio connections: Option 1: Connect the left and right analog
outputs from the CD player to the AUDIO IN jacks labeled CD (left and right).
This option uses the CD player’s D/A converter. Depending on the selected DSP
mode this connection method may require the analog signal to be converted to a
digital signal for processing.
Option 2: If your CD Player (or another source) has XLR output connectors, you
can use the XLR inputs on the RAP-1580MKII for this connection. Connect the
left and right XLR outputs from the source to the jacks labeled BALANCED INPUT
(left and right). This option uses the CD player’s D/A converter. Depending on
the selected DSP mode this connection method may require the analog signal to
be converted to a digital signal for processing. Although there are typically
no video connections for a CD Player, the RAP-1580MKII can assign another
video input to the CD or XLR input. The Video choices are HDMI 1-8 (Front),
Last Video Source, or Off. HDMI 1 video input is assigned to CD and XLR as the
default setting.
Connecting a Tuner
See Figure 9
Digital audio connection: If using an HD Radio or other digital tuner, connect
the digital output of the tuner to any one of the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1–3 or
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1–3 inputs on the RAP-1580MKII.
NOTE: The Tuner source by default does not allow the selection of a
digital input. Please use VIDEO 1 – 8, if connecting a Tuner with a digital
input.
Analog audio connection: If using an analog tuner, connect the left and right
analog outputs from the tuner to the pair of audio input jacks labeled TUNER
on the RAP-1580MKII. Make sure that you connect the right channel to the R
input jack and the left channel to the L input jack.
Although there are typically no video connections for a Tuner the RAP1580MKII
can assign another video input to the Tuner input. The Video choices are HDMI
1 – 8 (Front), Last Video Source, or Off. HDMI 1 video input is assigned to
the Tuner input, as a default setting.
Connecting an iPod/iPhone
See Figure 7
Connect the iPod/iPhone to the front USB socket.
NOTE: The audio inputs CD, PHONO, XLR, MULTI, USB, PC-USB, BLUETOOTH, and
TUNER are set to HDMI 1 video input as the factory default. This can be
changed to HDMI 1-8, Last Video Source, or Off.
Front Panel Overview
Front Panel Display 3
The Display on the front panel shows the complete OSD menu of the unit. When the OSD is not in use, the display shows the volume, DSP mode, source selected and type of audio mode the unit is in receiving or processing.
IR Remote Sensor 2
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 RAP-1580MKII is supplied with an easy to use remote control RR-CX100. The
RR-CX100 can be configured to use IR codeset 1 or IR codeset 2 in case the
unit is conflicting with other Rotel models. Push and hold the TUNER button
and 1 (or TUNER and 2 for codeset 2) at the same time and hold for
approximately 5 seconds until the backlights on the remote control blink on
then off then release both buttons. This sets the remote control to use
codeset 1 (or codeset 2 if TUNER and 2 are held). The System menu in the OSD
includes a configuration option to set the processor to either codeset 1 or
codeset 2. The factory default for the remote and processor is codeset 1.
The RR-CX100 can also control an attached Rotel CD player. The CD player
functions include Play, Stop, Pause, Track Forward, Track Back, Fast Forward,
Fast Reverse. To activate these functions press the CD button on the remote.
If the CD is attached to the XLR source input these functions can be activated
by pressing the XLR button. To change the CD player functions to operate after
pressing the XLR button press and hold the XLR and 1 button for 5 seconds
until the backlight LEDs blink two times then release. To disable XLR sending
the CD control functions press and hold the XLR and 0 button for 5 seconds
until the backlight blinks.
The transport buttons will only operate for CD control after the CD or XLR
button is pressed on the remote. If a different input is selected from the
remote these buttons will no longer send the CD transport IR commands.
Overview of Buttons and Controls
STANDBY 1 and Power ON/OFF Buttons A
The front-panel STANDBY button and the remote control ON/OFF 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.
VOLUME Knob and VOLUME UP/DOWN Buttons 4 D
The VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons on the remote and the large rotary control on the front panel provide the master VOLUME control, adjusting the output level of all channels simultaneously from mute, 1 to 96.
DISPLAY (DISP) Button 12 B
Push this button to toggle between TFT and TV display mode. \
MENU/SETUP Button 7 H
Navigating and ENTER Buttons 5 I
The MENU/SETUP button displays the OSD setup screen on the front display and
HDMI OSD enabled output. Push the MENU/SETUP button again to deactivate this
menu. Use the navigation buttons Up/Down/Left/Right and ENTER on the remote
control or front panel to access the various menus.
MUTE Button 13F
Push the MUTE button once to turn the sound off. An indication appears in the front panel and on the on-screen display if using HDMI inputs 4 to 8. Press the button again to restore the previous volume level.
INPUT Buttons 6M
The INPUT button on the front panel can be used to display the input source menu. The input source can be changed by selecting the desired source with the navigation buttons and pressing the ENTER button on the front panel. The remote control input buttons can change the source directly by pressing the desired source input.
SUR+ Buttons 11 B
The SUR+ buttons on the remote control or front panel will display surround
mode information of currently selected source. The default DSP mode can be
configured in the Setup menu for each source. Press the SUR+ button repeatedly
to toggle through the available DSP modes.
DSP processing options vary depending on the selected source input type. Not
all DSP options are available in analog or digital input modes. Other buttons
on the remote can directly access specific DSP modes.
2CH: Changes the audio mode to STEREO, DOWN MIX.
BYPASS: Bypass all DSP processing.
PLCM: Selects Dolby ATMOS surround mode.
DTS Dialog I
To change DSP processing for alternate DTS Dialog options to press the Up/Down arrow buttons I on the remote control. Options for DTS Dialog include DTS Dialog 0, DTS Dialog 3, DTS Dialog 6. This function is only available when the DSP is engaged and is not active in Analog Bypass mode. Settings are temporary and not saved after a power cycle. Default is DTS Dialog 0.
Dynamic Range Control (DRC) I
DRC allows changes to the Dynamic Range of the audio. This function can be useful when there is a desire to reduce the energy of the audio output such as watching a movie at night . To select the different DRC modes press the Right/Left arrow buttons I on the remote control to cycle through DRC settings to select the desired option. Options include DRC Off, DRC 66%, DRC Auto and DRC Night. Different options produce differing Dynamic Range controls. Select the option that best suits your desired Dynamic Range. This function is only available when the DSP is engaged and not active in Analog Bypass mode. Settings are temporary and not saved after a power cycle. Default is DRC Off.
Playback Control buttons L
These buttons provide basic control functions for iPod/USB AUDIO playback.
Supported functions include Play, Stop, Pause, Next Track, Previous Track.
DIM Button J
Use this button to dim the front panel display.
Adjustment made using the J button is temporary only and not saved after power off.
SUB, CTR, REAR Buttons B
These buttons can access the speaker setting and adjust the output level for speakers in the system. Use the Up and Down arrow buttons on the remote control to change values. This is only a temporary change. To make permanent adjustments, please access the SPEAKER LEVEL SETUP menu from the OSD.
MEM Button E
This button does not operate with the RAP-1580MKII and is used only to control a Rotel tuner product for preset memory control.
LIGHT Button N
Pushing this button turns on the back light of the remote control for easy operation in dimly lit rooms.
ASSISTIVE LIGHT O
Push and hold on the LIGHT Button N for 3 seconds to turn on the assistive light. This light can be used to help locate objects in a dimly lit room such as a home theatre surrounding. The light will remain illuminated as long as the button is held.
Automatic Surround Modes
Decoding of digital sources connected is generally automatic with detection
triggered by a “flag” embedded in the digital recording telling the processor
what decoding format to use. For example, when a Dolby or DTS surround signal
is detected, the processor activates the proper decoding. The processor will
recognize a digital signal with Dolby Surround encoding and activate Dolby ®
decoding.
Additionally, you can configure a default surround mode for each input using
the INPUT SETUP menu (see the Setup section of this manual). Combined with the
auto-detection of Dolby Digital and DTS, this default surround setting makes
operation of the processor’s surround modes totally automatic.
For stereo inputs such as CD and Tuner, you could select BYPASS or STEREO mode
as the default for 2-channel playback or a DSP mode if you prefer to hear
music sources in surround sound.
NOTE: A digital signal coming into the processor will be recognized and
properly decoded. However, on a Blu-ray with multiple soundtracks, you may
need to configure the player for the desired signal and encoding type.
For example, you may need to use the player’s menu system to select the
desired Dolby Digital or DTS soundtrack.
Manually Selecting Surround Modes
For users who prefer a more active role in setting surround modes, buttons on
the remote and the front panel provide manual selection of surround modes that
are not automatically detected or, in some cases, to override an automatic
setting.
Manual settings available from the front panel and/or the remote control
should be used when you want to play:
- Standard 2-channel stereo (Left/Right speakers, and depending upon speaker settings also subwoofer) with no surround processing.
- Down mixed 2-channel playback of Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS recordings.
- Dolby 3-channel stereo (Left/Right/center) of 2-channel recordings.
- 5-channel stereo, 7-channel, 9-channel or 11-channel from 2-channel recordings.
- Other modes may be available depending on the system configuration and active source material.
- PCM 2-channel (non 96kHz) digital signals can be overridden to Dolby 3-Stereo, 5CH Stereo, 7CH Stereo, 9CH, and 11CH and Stereo, as well as Dolby Atmos and DTS Neural:x.
To change the surround mode press the SUR+ button on the remote control or
front panel to toggle through the available options. The 2CH button on the
remote control will create a down mix of any multichannel signal to 2 channel
stereo mode.
NOTE: Not all surround modes are available for all surround source
formats. The input source signal will determine the available surround options
that can be selected.
Digital Audio
You can play these recordings in Stereo, Dolby 3-Stereo, 5-CH Stereo, 7-CH,
9CH ,11CH Stereo, Dolby ATMOS Surround and Dolby Neural:X modes.
All of the bass management settings (speaker size, subwoofer, and crossover)
are in effect with digital stereo inputs unless BYPASS mode is selected. To
change the surround mode press the SUR+ button on the remote control or front
panel control to toggle through the available surround options. The 2CH button
on the remote control will create a down mix of any multichannel signal to 2
channel stereo mode.
NOTE: Not all surround modes are available for all surround source
formats. The input source signal will determine the available surround options
that can be selected.
Analog Stereo
This type of recording includes any conventional stereo signals from the
processor’s analog inputs, including analog audio from CD players, FM tuners,
etc.
Analog stereo inputs require a choice about how the signal is routed through
the processor. One option is the ANALOG BYPASS mode. In this mode, the stereo
signal is routed directly to the volume control and the outputs. This mode is
pure 2-channel stereo, bypassing all of the digital circuitry. None of the
bass management features, speaker level settings, EQ settings, or delay
settings is active. There is no subwoofer output. A full-range signal is sent
directly to the front left and right speakers.
Alternatively, a DSP mode can be enabled, this converts the analog inputs to
digital signals, passing them through the digital processors in the RAP-
1580MKII. This allows all of the features to be active including bass
management settings, crossovers, subwoofer outputs, EQ settings, etc. There
are several DSP modes available, including: Stereo, Dolby 3-Stereo, 5-CH
Stereo, 7-CH Stereo, 9CH and 11CH Stereo, Dolby ATMOS Surround and
Dolby Neural:X modes.
To change the DSP mode press the SUR+ button on the remote control or front
panel control to toggle through the available surround options.
NOTE: Not all surround modes are available for all surround source
formats. The input source signal will determine the available surround options
that can be selected.
Basic Operation
This section covers the basic operating controls of the RAP-1580MKII and the remote control.
Selecting Inputs
You can select any of the source inputs for listening and/or watching: VIDEO 1
– 8, CD, PHONO, XLR, MULTI INPUT, USB, PC-USB, BLUETOOTH or TUNER.
The source inputs can be customized using the INPUT SETUP menu to assign which
HDMI input to use as the video source. Video 1- 8 inputs can also be
configured to accept any analog and digital audio sources. The default of
audio source is set to HDMI Audio.
When you have configured the source input, you can use the INPUT buttons to
select the desired inputs:
-
Press the INPUT buttons on the front panel 6 and use the navigation buttons to switch to the selected source input i.e. CD, Tuner, Video 1
etc. then press ENTER. -
Press the source input button on the remote control M to select the desired source.
USB/iPod Operation
iPod/iPhone Connection 10
- An iPod/iPhone can be connected using the proper USB cable to the USB front socket of the RAP-1580MKII.
- The iPod/iPhone will stream a digital music signal to the unit. Music selection and playback control can be made from the iPod/iPhone.
- The iPod/iPhone screen will remain active while connected to the unit.
Playback Control Buttons L
Transport controls are available from the remote control during playback including play, stop/pause, next track, previous track.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Connection
The Bluetooth feature allows you to stream music from your Bluetooth enabled
device, i.e. mobile phones. Select the BLUETOOTH (BT) input on the RAP-
1580MKII. From your device (mobile phones etc.) activate Bluetooth and allow
it to search for other Bluetooth devices. Select “Rotel Bluetooth” and connect
to it. Once connected you can start streaming music to the RAP-1580MKII.
NOTE: The RAP-1580MKII Bluetooth is APTX compatible. This enables you to
stream music at lossless CD quality.
NOTE: Some Bluetooth devices may require you to establish connection
again with the RAP-1580MKII if the unit was powered off. If this occurs,
please go through the above steps to re-connect.
Rear PC-USB
Rear PC-USB Connection
The rear USB socket labeled PC-USB accepts a type B USB plug. This input accepts PCM audio signals sent from your computer up to 24 bits/192kHz resolution.
Setup
The Rotel RAP-1580MKII features two types of information displays to help operate the system. The first consists of simple status displays that appear on the TV screen whenever primary settings (Volume, Input, etc.) are changed.
NOTE: On screen status displays are only available on HDMI inputs 4 to 8.
A more comprehensive ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) menu system is available at any
time, for all inputs, by pressing the SETUP H button on the remote or the MENU
7 button on the front panel. These OSD menus guide you through the
configuration and setup of the RAP-1580MKII. The settings made in the
configuration process are memorized as default settings and need not be made
again for normal operation of the unit.
The OSD menus can be configured to display several different languages. The
default English versions of all main menus are shown at the front of this
manual. If your language is available, those menus will be shown in the
instructions. If you would like to change from the default English language
before proceeding, go to the instructions for the SYSTEM SETUP menu later in
this manual. From this menu, you can change the language display.
Menu Basics
Navigation Buttons
The following remote control buttons are used to navigate the OSD menu system:
SETUP button: Press to display the MAIN MENU. If a menu is already
visible, push this button to close the OSD and return to normal operation.
Up/Down buttons: Press to move up and down in the lists of menu items
that appear on the OSD screens.
Left/Right buttons: Press to change the current settings for a selected
menu item on OSD screens.
ENTER button: Press ENTER to confirm a setting.
BACK Button: Press BACK to go back to the previous menu.
Main Menu
The MAIN MENU provides access to OSD screens for various configuration options. MAIN MENU is reached by pressing the SETUP H button on the remote, or the MENU button 7 on the front panel. To go to the desired menu, move the highlight using the Up/Down arrow buttons on the remote control or front panel and press the ENTER button on the remote control or front panel. Press the SETUP/MENU button again or select “EXIT“ on the OSD to end setup and return to normal operation.
Configuring Inputs
A key step in setting up the unit, is to configure each source input using the INPUT SETUP screens. Configuring the inputs allows you to set defaults for a number of settings including the type of input connector, the desired surround mode, custom labels that appear in the displays when a source is selected, and many more. The following OSD menus are used to configure the inputs.
Input Setup
The INPUT SETUP menu configures the source inputs and is accessed from the MAIN
menu. The screen provides the following options, selected by
placing the highlight on the desired line using the Up/Down arrow buttons:
SOURCE: Changing this input allows you to select a specific input for
configuring (CD, TUNER, VIDEO 1–8, USB, PC-USB, XLR, PHONO & MULTI INPUT,
BLUETOOTH).
NAME: The name of the source can be customized. For example VIDEO1 can be
named “TV” for easier reference. The default NAME is the same
as the SOURCE. Place the highlight on this option and press ENTER on the
remote control or front panel, it will then take you to the SOURCE NAME EDIT
sub menu.
- Press the Left/Right arrow buttons on the remote control or front panel to change the first letter, scrolling through the list of available characters.
- Press the ENTER button on the remote control or front panel to confirm that letter and move to the next position.
- Repeat steps 1 and 2 until all eight characters have been completed. The final press of the ENTER button saves the new name. Or select the “
↵ “ button on the screen to confirm if you have less than eight characters to enter.
VIDEO INPUT: Selects the video source to be displayed on the TV monitor. Assign the input to a source component you have connected by selecting from HDMI 1–7 and HDMI Front. For audio only sources (such as a CD player), you would typically specify OFF so that no video is displayed. The video source can also be set to “Last Video Source” so when switching to the specified Video input the previous Video source is not changed. This feature is useful if you want to change only the audio and keep watching whatever was the last displayed video source.
AUDIO INPUT: Assigns a physical input connection for the source displayed in the first line of the menu. Options include Optical 1–3, Coax 1–3, HDMI Audio, Tuner, Multi Input, XLR, Phono, CD, Bluetooth, PC-USB, USB, ARC, AUX or Off.
NOTE: Optical, Coaxial,CD and XLR inputs can be assigned to the CD input source or Video 1-8. Audio input is not available to the XLR, PHONO, TUNER, MULTI INPUT, BLUETOOTH or USB input source.
When selecting the input source for “PC-USB”, AUDIO INPUT can be changed to
“USB Audio 1.0” or “USB Audio 2.0”. USB Audio Class 2.0
may require installation of the PC driver. For more information please see PC-
USB section in this manual.
TRIGGER OUTPUT: The RAP-1580MKII has three 12V trigger outputs (labeled 1 – 3) that supply a 12V DC signal to turn on other components as needed. This menu item turns on specific 12V trigger outputs whenever the indicated input source is selected. For example, configure the VIDEO 1 input to turn on the 12V trigger for your DVD player. Any combination of trigger outputs can be programmed for each source.
- Place the highlight on the option “TRIGGER OUTPUT“ and press the ENTER button on the remote control or front panel.
- Press the Up/Down arrow buttons on the remote control or front panel to change the first position from blank to 1 (activating TRIGGER 1 for that source) and use the Left/Right arrow buttons to move to the next position.
- Repeat until all three positions are set as desired. The final press of the ENTER button confirms the selection.
NOTE: The 12V trigger output 1 is defaulted to be turned on for all input sources. You can turn it off by following the steps as above.
DEFAULT MODE: The DEFAULT MODE setting allows you to set a default audio
mode for each source input. The default setting will be used unless the source
material triggers automatic decoding of a particular type or unless the
default setting is temporarily overridden by the front panel or remote
surround mode buttons.
Options for the default surround modes are: Stereo, Dolby 3 Stereo, 5 channel
Stereo, 7 channel Stereo, 9 channel Stereo, 11 channel Stereo, Dolby ATMOS
Surround, DTS Neural:X, Analog Bypass (for analog input only) and Source
Dependant.
NOTE: Most types of digital discs or source material are generally
detected automatically and the proper decoding activated with no action or
setting required.
Since Dolby and DTS sources are detected and decoded automatically, the
default setting typically tells the unit how to process a 2-channel stereo
signal. For example, you might have your CD input default to 2-channel stereo,
DVD and game console inputs default to Dolby processing for surround material,
and TUNER input default to 5 Channel Stereo mode.
In some cases, the default setting can be manually overridden by the SUR+
button on the remote control or front panel, or 2CH, PLCM, BYPASS buttons on
the remote control. See the Manually Selecting Surround Modes section of this
manual for more information on which settings can be overridden.
AUDIO DELAY: Also known as “lip-sync” delay, this setting delays the
audio signal for an input by the specified amount to match the video input.
This feature can be useful when the video signal is delayed more than the
audio signal.
The range of available settings is from 0 ms to 500 ms, in 10 ms steps. The
setting is individually stored for each input and is the default Audio Delay
each time that input is selected.
LEVEL ADJUST: Use this feature to set the volume level lower than the other inputs. This feature is useful for sources that are consistently higher in volume than other sources in the system. Valid settings include: 0 to -6 dB, in 0.5 dB steps.
FIXED VOLUME: Configures a Fixed Volume level for a specified input. To
enable this feature, select the desired fixed volume level for USB, PC-USB,
Bluetooth, Coax 1~3 or Optical 1~3. When enabled and the input with a Fixed
Volume is selected, the Volume level will immediately be set to the specified
level. Variable(disabled) is factory default.
Valid settings include: Variable, 1-96.
NOTE: The Volume knob on the front panel and Volume +/- buttons on the IR remote are disabled when the volume is Fixed. To disable this feature set the Fixed Volume level to “Variable”.
Dirac: The Dirac Live PC or Mac application provides room equalization of the RAP-1580MKII. Set up your RAP-1580MKII with the following steps:
- Configure the Audio Configuration setting to match the audio system you are using for calibration. Available options include 5.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.4, 7.1, 7.1.2, 7.1.4.
- Configure the Speaker Configuration setting to further match the audio system you are using for calibration. Available options for each pair of speakers include Large, Small, None. For more details please refer to Speaker Configuration section in this manual.
- Attach the supplied network cable to the rear panel network port. Go to the NETWORK CONFIGURATION menu, navigate to IP ADDRESS MODE sub menu to set the IP mode to DHCP(Default) or Static. Then go to VIEW NETWORK SETTINGS menu to check if the network is working properly.
NOTE: Source Inputs supporting Dirac processing include analog, digital
and HDMI audio. Analog Bypass mode does not engage the Dirac filters when
configured as the Default Mode or selected as the audio processing mode for
analog sources.
Please visit www.rotel.com/dirac to download the
Dirac Live for PC or Mac application. Then follow the on-screen instruction to
install the Dirac Live App on your computer. Connect the supplied calibration
microphone or your own microphone to the USB socket on your computer. Launch
the Dirac Live App.
NOTE: A qualified USB extension cable can be used for the supplied
microphone if need. The cable’s extended length should be 2 meters (6 feets)
max.
The RAP-1580MKII can save up to 6 unique Dirac filters. Each filter can have
it’s own name and settings allowing for different listening modes. Filters
can be assigned to individual source inputs using the Input Setup Menu.
For more information on configuring Dirac please refer to the Dirac Quick
Start Guide at www.rotel.com/dirac.
Press the SETUP button on the remote control or MENU button on the front panel
to exit the menu and return to normal operation.
Multi-Input Setup
When the MULTI INPUT source is selected on the INPUT SETUP menu, the available options change to reflect the fact that these inputs are direct analog inputs and bypass the unit’s digital processing. The AUDIO INPUT, DEFAULT MODE and AUDIO DELAY options are not available since these functions are processed digitally and not available to the MULTI INPUT source.
Configuring Audio
Audio Configuration
The AUDIO CONFIGURATION menu configures the amplifier and preamplifier RCA
outputs. The screen provides options from 5.1 to 7.1.4 with multiple internal
and external amplifier options. After selecting the desired configuration the
speaker outputs and preamplifier RCA output audio signals connections are
displayed for up to 12 channels.
NOTE: Some outputs are only available via the preamplifier RCA outputs
and require an external amplifier.
Configuring Speakers and Audio
This section of the setup process covers items concerning audio reproduction such as the number of speakers, bass management including subwoofer crossovers, establishing equal output levels for all channels, delay settings, and parametric EQ.
Understanding Speaker Configuration
Home theater systems vary in the number of speakers and the bass capabilities
of those speakers. This processor offers surround modes tailored to systems
with various numbers of speakers and bass management features which send bass
information to the speaker(s) best able to handle it – subwoofers and/ or
large speakers. For optimum performance, you must tell the processor the
number of speakers in your system and how bass should be distributed among
them.
The following configuration instructions refer to LARGE and SMALL speakers,
referring more to their desired bass configuration than their physical size.
Specifically, use the LARGE setting for speakers that you want to play deep
bass signals. Use the SMALL designation for speakers that would benefit from
having their bass sent to more capable speakers. The bass management system
redirects bass information away from all SMALL speakers and sends it to the
LARGE speakers and/or the SUBWOOFER. It may be useful to think of LARGE as
“full-range” and SMALL as “high-pass filtered.”
- Five LARGE speakers and subwoofer: This system requires no bass redirection. All five speakers play the normal bass recorded in their respective channels. The subwoofer plays the normal channel bass. Meanwhile the normal bass places higher demands on the capabilities of the other speakers and the amplifiers driving them.
- LARGE front, center, surround speakers, no subwoofer: The normal bass from the front, center, and surround channels is played in its respective speakers.
- All SMALL speakers and subwoofer: The normal bass from all channels is redirected to the subwoofer. The subwoofer handles ALL of the bass in the system. This configuration provides several benefits: deep bass is played by the speaker most suited to do so, the main speakers may play louder with less distortion, and the need for amplifier power is reduced. This configuration should be used with bookshelf-size or smaller main speakers. It should also be considered in some cases with floorstanding front speakers. This configuration is advantageous when driving the system with moderate power amplifiers.
- LARGE front speakers, SMALL other speakers, and a subwoofer: The normal bass from the SMALL center and surround speakers is redirected to the LARGE front speakers and the subwoofer. The LARGE front speakers play their own normal bass plus the redirected bass from the SMALL speakers. The subwoofer plays the redirected bass from all of the other channels. This might be an appropriate configuration with a pair of very capable front speakers. A potential disadvantage with mixed LARGE and SMALL configurations is that the bass response may not be as consistent from channel to channel as it might be with the all SMALL configuration.
Speaker Configuration
The SPEAKER CONFIGURATION menu is used to configure the RAP1580MKII for use
with your specific loudspeakers and to determine the bass management
configuration as described in the previous overview. The menu is accessed from
the MAIN menu. The Audio Configuration will determine which speakers are
displayed in the Speaker Configuration menu.
The following speaker options are available:
FRONT SPEAKERS (Small/Large): Use the “Large” setting to have the front
speakers play low bass (full-range). Use the “Small” setting to redirect
normal bass away from these speakers to a subwoofer (high-pass filtered).
CENTER SPEAKER(S) (Large/Small/None): Select the “Large” setting (not
available with SMALL front speakers) to have the center speaker play low bass
(full-range). Select the “Small” setting if your center channel speaker has
limited low frequency capability, or if you prefer that the bass be sent to
the subwoofer (high-pass). Select the “None” setting if your system does not
have a center channel speaker (the surround modes will automatically divide
all center channel information equally between the two front speakers,
creating a phantom center channel).
SURROUND SPEAKERS (Large/Small/None): Select the “Large” setting (not
available with SMALL front speakers) to have the surround speakers play low
bass (full-range). If your rear speakers have limited bass capability or if
you would prefer that the bass go to a subwoofer, select the “Small” setting
(high-pass). If your system has no rear surround speakers, select the “None”
setting (surround channels are added to the front speakers so none of the
recording is lost).
SUBWOOFER (Yes/Max/No): The “Yes” setting is the standard setting if your
system has a subwoofer. If your system does not have a subwoofer, select “No”.
Select the “Max” setting for maximum bass output with normal bass being
duplicated by both the subwoofer and any LARGE speaker in the system.
OVERHEAD/HEIGHT (Overhead/Height Front/Height Rear/Both Height): Select
the option to match the installation of your speakers. Options include
Overhead, Height Front (Height speakers in the front), Height Rear
(Heightspeakers in the rear), Both Height (Height speakers in the front and
rear). Default is Overhead.
CENTER BACK (1Large/1Small/2Large/2Small/None): Some systems have one or
two additional center back surround speakers. Select the “Large”
setting (not available with SMALL front and surround speakers) to have your
center back speaker(s) play low bass. Use “1Large” if you have one center back
speaker (6.1) or “2Large” (7.1) if you have two center back speakers (7.1). If
your center back speakers have limited bass capability or if you would prefer
that the bass go to a subwoofer, use the “Small” setting (“1Small” for one
speaker, “2Small” for two speakers). If your system has no center back
speakers, select the “None” setting.
CEILING FRONT (Large/Small/None): Select the “Large” setting (not
available with SMALL front and surround speakers ) to have your top front
speakers play low bass. If you would prefer that the bass go to a subwoofer,
use the “Small” setting.
CEILING REAR (Large/Small/None): Select the “Large” setting (not
available with SMALL front , top front and surround speakers ) to have your
top rear speakers play low bass. If you would prefer that the bass go to a
subwoofer, use the “Small” setting.
ADVANCED: Speaker configuration is generally a global setting for all
surround modes and need only be done once. However, for special circumstances,
the processor provides the option of setting the speaker configuration
independently for each surround mode. Select the ADVANCED SETUP line on the
menu and press ENTER to go to the ADVANCED SPEAKER SETUP menu described in the
following section.
To change a setting on the SPEAKER CONFIGURATION menu, place the highlight on
the desired line using the Up/Down arrow buttons and use the Left/Right arrow
buttons to toggle through the available settings. To return to the MAIN menu,
select “BACK” on the OSD and press the ENTER button, or press the BACK button.
Press the SETUP/MENU button, or select “EXIT” on the OSD to exit setup and
return to normal operation.
Advanced Speaker Setup
In most cases, the standard speaker configuration described above is a global
setting and can be used for all surround modes. However, the processor
provides the capability to customize these settings for three different modes:
Dolby, DTS, and Stereo. In addition, the ADVANCED SPEAKER SETUP allows you to
select a customized high-pass crossover frequency for the front, center,
surround, surround back speakers.
NOTE: In most systems, the default settings on this menu will provide the
most predictable results and most users will not need to change any settings.
You should fully understand bass management and have a specific reason for
needing a custom configuration before changing these settings. Otherwise, skip
to the following topic, SUBWOOFER SETUP.
The available settings on the ADVANCED SPEAKER SETUP menu are as follows:
SPEAKER (Front/Center/Surround/Center back/Ceiling Front/Ceiling Rear/
Subwoofer): Select the set of speakers to be configured with custom settings.
CROSSOVER (40Hz/50Hz/60Hz/70Hz/80Hz/90Hz/100Hz/120Hz/150Hz /200Hz/OFF):
This setting for the high-pass and low-pass crossover point is only active for
SMALL speakers settings and the subwoofer. When you first access the ADVANCED
SPEAKER SETUP menu, the current crossover point will be shown on this line
which is set to “100Hz” as the factory default. Change the value of this line
only if you want the current speaker to have a different crossover point. This
setting ONLY affects redirected bass.
NOTE: The “OFF” setting (available only for the subwoofer) sends a full-
range signal to your subwoofer so that you can use its built-in low-pass
filter.
NOTE: When a speaker is set to “Large” on the SPEAKER CONFIGURATION menu
or on this menu, the crossover setting has no effect since, by
definition, a LARGE speaker plays full-range with no bass redirection to the
subwoofer and no crossover. In addition, the CROSSOVER setting is not
available for the MULTI INPUT.
DOLBY (Default/Large/Small/None): Sets the current speaker (shown in the
first line) to Large, Small, or None, overriding the setting from the SPEAKER
SETUP menu. If you want to use the speaker size setting set in the SPEAKER
SETUP menu, select “Default”. The “None” setting is not available for FRONT
speakers.
DTS (Default/Large/Small/None): The same options described for Dolby
above, except these settings ONLY take effect with DTS decoding.
STEREO (Default/Large/Small/None): The same options described for Dolby
above, except these settings ONLY take effect in STEREO surround mode.
For the subwoofer, the above selections for DOLBY, DTS and Stereo modes become
“Yes/No/Default”. If the front speakers are set to “Default” the
subwoofer will also set to “Default”. If the front speakers are small, the
subwoofer will automatically set to “Yes”.
NOTE: When the front speakers are set to use the default settings on the
ADVANCED SPEAKER SETUP menu, the specific “Large/Small/ None” settings of
DOLBY, DTS or STEREO are not available for the other speakers. These speakers
will use the default settings.
Subwoofer Setup
These five lines allow you to override the subwoofer level setting as
determined in the Speaker Level Setup menu (see next section) for each
specific surround mode.
DOLBY:
DTS:
STEREO:
MULTI LPCM:
MULTI INPUT:
Use the Up/Down arrow buttons to move to the specific surround mode and use
the Left/Right arrow buttons to adjust the subwoofer level for the current
surround mode. The options are a range of adjustments from -9 dB to +9 dB and
MAX (+10 dB). A setting of 0 dB means that the specified surround mode will use
the master subwoofer level. Any other setting is an offset to the master
setting. For example, an adjustment of -2 dB for a particular surround mode
means that the subwoofer level will be 2 dB quieter than the master subwoofer
level when that surround mode is selected. Use these subwoofer level settings
to adjust the relative bass output of various surround modes. Changing the
master subwoofer level will increase or decrease the level for all surround
modes.
We recommend starting with the settings for all surround modes at the default
0 dB setting during the speaker level calibration of the system and for a
period of familiarization after that. As you listen to a variety of source
material over time, you may notice that certain surround modes consistently
produce too much or too little bass from the subwoofer. If so, then use these
menu settings to customize each surround mode. In general, if the master
subwoofer level is set properly (i.e. not too loud), individual settings for
each surround mode should not be necessary.
To return to the main menu select “BACK” on the OSD or push the BACK button on
the remote control or front panel.
Speaker Level Setup
NOTE: If you have configured your system to use two center back speakers, there will be an additional line in the menu, giving you the ability to independently adjust the CENTER BACK LEFT and CENTER BACK RIGHT speakers.
This menu uses filtered noise test tones to set equal volume levels for all
speakers (FRONT LEFT, CENTER, FRONT RIGHT, SURROUND IGHT, CENTER BACK RIGHT,
CEILING FRONT RIGHT, CEILING REAR RIGHT, CEILING REAR LEFT, CEILING FRONT
LEFT, CENTER BACK LEFT, SURROUND LEFT and SUBWOOFER) to ensure proper surround
sound reproduction. Setting the output levels using the test procedure
provides the most accurate adjustment so that digital surround sound material
will be reproduced as it was intended and is a critical step in calibrating
the system. The Audio Configuration will determine which speakers are
displayed in the Speaker Level Setup menu.
When you enter the SPEAKER LEVEL SETUP menu, you will hear a test tone coming
from the highlighted speaker. Highlight different speakers by moving the
cursor to the desired line using the Up/Down arrow buttons. The test tone will
shift accordingly to the selected speaker.
Seated in the normal listening location, shift the test tone to the various
speakers. Using the one speaker as a reference, listen for any speakers that
are noticeably louder or quieter. If so, adjust that speaker’s levels up or
down (in 0.5 dB increments) using the Left/Right arrow buttons. Continue
switching among the speakers and adjusting until all speakers are the same
volume.
To return to the MAIN menu, select “BACK“ on the OSD or press the BACK button.
Press the SETUP/MENU button or select “EXIT“ on the OSD to exit setup and
return to normal operation.
Calibration with an SPL meter:
Calibrating the system with an SPL (Sound Pressure Level) meter, rather than
by ear, provides more precise results and improves the system’s performance
significantly. Inexpensive SPL meters are widely available and the procedure
is quick and easy.
Both Dolby and DTS specify a standard calibration level for all theaters to
ensure that soundtracks can be played at the volume level intended by the
director of the film. This reference level should result in spoken dialog
played at a realistic level for normal speech with the loudest peaks in any
single channel at about 105 dB. The RAP-1580MKII’s test tones are generated at
a precise level (-30 dBFs) relative to the loudest possible digitally recorded
sound. At the Dolby or DTS reference level, these test tones should produce a
75 dB reading on an SPL meter.
Set the meter to its 70 dB dial setting with SLOW response and C-weighting,
held away from your body at your listening position (mounting the SPL meter on
a camera tripod makes this easier). You can point the SPL meter at each
speaker as it is being measured; however, positioning the meter in a fixed
position pointing at the ceiling is easier and probably produces more
consistent results.
Increase the master volume control on the unit until the meter reads 75 dB (+5
dB on the meter scale) when playing the test tone through one of the front
speakers. Then, use the individual channel adjustments on the SPEAKER LEVEL
SETUP menu to adjust each of the individual speakers, including the subwoofer,
to the same 75 dB on the SPL meter.
NOTE: Due to meter weighting curves and room effects, the actual level of
the subwoofer may be slightly higher than you measure. To compensate, Dolby
suggests setting the subwoofer several dB lower when calibrating with an SPL
meter (i.e. set the subwoofer to read 72 dB on the meter instead of 75 dB).
Ultimately, the proper subwoofer level must be determined by personal taste
and some listeners prefer to set it above 75 dB for film soundtracks.
Exaggerated bass effects come at the expense of proper blending with the main
speakers and place stress on the subwoofer and its amplifier. If you can
localize bass from the subwoofer, the subwoofer level may be too high. Music
can be useful for fine-tuning the subwoofer level as excessive bass is readily
apparent. The proper setting will generally work well for music and movie
soundtracks.
Remember the setting of the master volume control used during this
calibration. To play a Dolby Digital or DTS soundtrack at the reference volume
level, simply return to that volume setting. Note that most home theater
listeners find this setting to be excessively loud. Let your own ears be the
judge for deciding how loud to playback movie soundtracks and adjust the
master volume control accordingly. Regardless of your listening levels, using
an SPL meter to calibrate equal levels for all speakers in the system is
recommended.
Speaker and Delay/Distance Setup
The SPEAKER DISTANCE SETUP menu, which is reached from the MAIN menu, allows
you to set the delay for individual speakers. This ensures that the sound from
each speaker arrives simultaneously at the listening position, even when the
speakers are not all placed at equal distances from the listener. Increase the
delay to speakers located closer to the seating area and decrease the delay to
speakers located farther from the seating area. The Audio Configuration will
determine which speakers are displayed in the Speaker Distance Setup menu.
This Rotel processor makes setting the delay time for each speaker very easy.
Simply measure the distance (in feet or meters) from your seating position to
each speaker in your system. Set the measured distance in the line for each
speaker. The menu provides a line for each speaker configured in your system
and gives a range of settings up to 33 feet (10.6 meters) in 0.25 foot (0.075
m) increments with each increment equivalent to an additional delay of 0.25
ms.
To change a setting, place the highlight on the desired line using the Up/
Down arrow buttons and use the Left/Right arrow buttons to increase or
decrease the delay. To return to the MAIN menu, press the BACK button or
select “BACK“ on the OSD. Press the SETUP/MENU button or select “EXIT“ on the
OSD to exit setup and return to normal operation.
Miscellaneous Settings
System Setup
This SYSTEM SETUP menu, reached from the MAIN menu, provides access to several
miscellaneous settings as follows:
LANGUAGE: Selects a language for the On Screen Display.
NOTE: The OSD ONLY contains English, French, German, Spanish and Italian.
IR REMOTE CODESET: The RAP-1580MKII has two IR codesets and can be
changed in the event there is a conflict of IR codes with other Rotel
products.
NOTE: After changing the IR REMOTE CODESET the remote must also be
changed to continue using the remote control. Push and hold the TUNER button
and 1 (or TUNER and 2 for codeset 2) at the same time and hold for
approximately 5 seconds until the backlights on the remote control blink on
then off then release both buttons. This sets the remote control to use
codeset 1 (or codeset 2 if TUNER and 2 are held).
DISPLAY: Sets the information shown on the main HDMI OSD and front TFT
display. Settings are “Off”, “HDMI Only”, “TFT Only“ or “HDMI And TFT”.
TFT BRIGHTNESS: Sets the brightness of the front TFT display. Settings
range from -10 to +10.
NETWORK WAKEUP: Enables or Disables power on and power off via the
network connection. Enable this function for use with automation systems using
IP control.
NOTE: The Network Wakeup function is not available in some regions.
NOTE: When Network Wakeup is configured to enabled, the RAP- 1580MKII
will consume additional power in standby mode.
POWER OPTION: Access to configuration of Auto Power Down Timer, Max Power
On Volume, Power Mode and Signal Sense Input.
AUTO POWER DOWN TIMER: Sets the amount of time the units stays powered on
when there is no audio signal. The RAP-1580MKII will automatically go to
standby mode if audio is not detected for the specified timer period.
“DISABLE” is the factory default. Valid settings include: DISABLE, 1 Hour, 2
Hours, 4 Hours.
NOTE: Some regions require the AUTOMATIC POWER OFF timer default setting
to be 20 minutes. This can be changed in the SETUP MENU to any of the
available options. For questions about the Automatic Power Off settings
please contact your authorized Rotel dealer.
NOTE: Some products cannot detect ANALOG signal inputs and the unit may
power off if there is no digital audio source detected or user action with the
remote control or front panel. Analog input signal detection is not available
in all models which may cause the unit to inadvertently power off. In this
case the Automatic Power Off timer should be set to DISABLED.
MAX POWER ON VOLUME: Specifies a maximum volume level to be used each
time the unit powered on, between 20 dB to 70 dB, in 1 dB increments.
POWER MODE: Enables the rear panel USB power port and the Network
connection to remain powered at all times. The power consumption is higher in
Quick Power mode. To enable continuous power to the rear USB power port and
allow for IP control of Power-On select the Quick option.
Valid settings include: Normal, Quick.
NOTE: When the POWER MODE is configured to Quick, the RAP- 1580MKII will
consume additional power in standby mode.
NOTE: Some regions limit the amount of Standby Power Consumption allowed
and the POWER MODE function will not be available. To control the Rotel
product in this case use the RS232 connection. For questions on the
availablity of the Power Option please contact your authorized Rotel dealer.
SIGNAL SENSE INPUT: Checks if a digital audio signal is present on the configured Signal Sense Input. When this input is selected as the active listening source, the RAP-1580MKII monitors the digital data stream to determine if there is audio. If there is no audio detected for 10 minutes, the RAP-1580MKII will enter Signal Sense Standby Mode. When in Signal Sense Standby Mode and the RAP-1580MKII detects audio on Signal Sense Input, the unit will automatically power on. To disable this function, select the DISABLE option which is the factory default setting.
NOTE: When the RAP-1580MKII enters standby mode via the remote control,
the Signal Sense function will not operate until the unit detects the audio
has stopped for the minimum 10 minute time-out period. This prevents the unit
from immediately powering back on if there is still active audio playing.
NOTE: When the SIGNAL SENSE INPUT function is activated, the RAP1580MKII
will consume additional power in signal sense standby mode.
NOTE: Due to local power consumption regulations the Signal Sense
function is not available in all markets.
NETWORK CONFIGURATION: Sets the network configuration for the unit. In most systems, set the IP ADDRESS MODE to DHCP. This setting will allow your router to assign an IP address to the RAP-1580MKII automatically. If your network uses fixed IP addresses, set the IP ADDRESS MODE to Static. A fixed or STATIC IP address requires manually entering the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS in the IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION sub menu.
SOFTWARE INFORMATION: Displays the current software installed in the
unit. It shows the MAIN, DSP and STANDBY software versions. There is also an
option to check for software updates. This feature lets the unit search for
software updates on the Internet. The network needs to be properly configured.
Alternatively, you can load the software through the front USB socket. For
more information on the software update process please contact your authorized
Rotel dealer.
RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULT: This option sets the unit back to the original
setting as when it left the factory. All user setting will be erased.
NOTE: Use caution when resetting the RAP-1580MKII to factory defaults as all user configured options will be erased and reset to original factory settings.
Video Setup
The VIDEO SETUP menu provides configuration of the HDMI outputs. See the HDMI
INPUTS & OUTPUTS section of this manual for details on HDMI connections.
STANDBY VIDEO SOURCE: Options are “Disable”, “HDMI 1-7”, “HDMI Front”, or
“Last”. This allows the selected HDMI source input to pass-through the RAP-
1580MKII while in standby mode. Audio and video are passed directly to the
attached TV or display.
NOTE: When the Standby Video Source is enabled the RAP-1580MKII will consume additional power when in standby mode.
FAST AUDIO SYNC: This function allows the HDMI audio to sync more quickly with the RAP-1580MKII. Only 1 input can be selected for this function.
NOTE: Some source devices do not provide the timing requirements to allow this function to work properly and could result in static noise before the audio is heard. If this happens please disable that source input from using this function.
OSD FORMAT: The HDMI On Screen Display output resolution can be changed
from 480p to 576p. The default value is 480p.
Press the BACK button or select “BACK“ on the OSD to exit the VIDEO SETUP Menu
and return to the main menu.
Troubleshooting
Most difficulties in audio systems are the result of incorrect connections, or
improper control settings. If you encounter problems, isolate the problem
area, check the control settings, determine the cause of the fault and make
the necessary changes. If you are unable to get sound from the unit, refer
to the suggestions for the following conditions:
The unit does not turn on
- Make sure the power cord is plugged into the rear panel and a AC outlet.
- Make sure the rear panel POWER switch is in the ON position.
No sound from any input
- Make sure that MUTING is off and VOLUME is turned up.
- If not using the RAP-1580MKII’s internal power amp channels, make sure that the pre-amp outputs are connected to a power amplifier and that the amplifier is powered on.
- Make sure that any speakers are connected correctly.
- Make sure source inputs are connected and configured correctly.
No sound from digital sources
- Make sure that digital input connector is assigned to the proper source input and that the source input is configured to use the digital input rather than an analog input.
- Check the configuration of the digital input source player to ensure that the digital output is activated.
No sound from some speakers
- Check all power amp and speaker connections.
- Check Speaker Configuration settings in the Setup menus.
No Video Output
- Make sure that the TV monitor is connected properly and check the input assignments.
- Check the source input and TV output resolution are compatible. A 4K source can only be sent to a 4K monitor.
- HDMI cables must be 5 meters or less in length.
- If watching 3D source, make sure the display is 3D enabled.
Video and Audio do not match.
- Check that the proper video source is selected for each input.
- Check that the group delay (lip-synch) setting is not mis-adjusted.
Clicking or popping sounds when switching inputs
- The unit uses relay switching to preserve maximum sound quality. The mechanical clicking of the relays is normal.
- Switching between HDMI sources may cause delays as HDMI two way communications “handshake” must be established between the source and display. The time required for the handshake varies depending on the attached equipment.
Controls do not operate
- Make sure that fresh batteries are installed in the remote.
- Make sure that the IR sensor on the front panel is not blocked. Aim the remote control at the sensor.
- Make sure the sensor is not receiving strong IR light (sunlight, halogen lighting, etc.).
- Unplug the unit from the AC outlet, wait 30 seconds, and plug it back to reset.
- Confirm the IR Codeset set in the remote control and RAP-1580MKII are matched to either Codeset 1 or Codeset 2.
Specifications
Audio
Continuous Power Output
1k Hz, THD < 0.05%, 4 ohms | 200 watts/channel (2 channels driven) |
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1k Hz, THD < 0.05%, 4 ohms | 140 watts/channel (7 channels driven) |
1k Hz, THD < 0.05%, 8 ohms | 135 watts/channel (2 channels driven) |
20 – 20k Hz, THD < 0.05%, 8 ohms | 100 watts/channel (7 channels driven) |
Total Harmonic Distortion | < 0.05% |
Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz: 7 kHz, 4:1) | < 0.05% |
Frequency Response
Phono Input | 20 Hz – 20k Hz, ± 1 dB |
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Analog Bypass | 10 Hz – 100k Hz, ± 1 dB |
Digital Input | 20 Hz – 20k Hz, ± 0.5 dB |
Damping Factor (1k Hz, 8 ohms) | 230 |
Signal to Noise Ratio (A-weighted) | |
Analog Bypass | 100 dB |
Digital Input | 96 dB |
Input Sensitivity/Impedance | |
Phono Level | 3.85 mV / 47k ohms |
Line Level | 300 mV / 100k ohms |
Balance Level | 600 mV / 100k ohms |
Preamp Output Level | 1.2 V |
Digital Audio | LPCM (up to 192kHz, 24-bit) |
Dolby ® Surround,
Dolby ® TrueHD,
Dolby ® ATMOS,
DTS-HD Master Audio,
DTS X
Dirac Live LE
Video
Input Resolutions| 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080p 24Hz,
3D, 4K, UHD
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Output Resolution| 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p 1080i, 1080p, 1080p 24Hz,
3D, 4K, UHD
Color Space Support| sRGB, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:4:4
Deep Color Support| 24-bit, 30-bit, 36-bit
HDMI Inputs/Outputs| 8 inputs with 3 supporting HDCP 2.2 2 outputs
supporting HDCP 2.2 Audio Return Channel
General
Power Consumption | 1100 watts < 0.5 watt (standby) |
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Power Requirements (AC) | 120 volts, 60Hz 230 volts, 50Hz |
BTU (4 ohms. 1/8 Power) | 2800 BTU/h |
Dimension (W x H x D) | 431 x 192 x 470 mm 17 x 7 5 /9 x 18 1 /2 in |
Front Panel Height | 4U / 177 mm / 7 in |
Weight | 22.8 kg / 50.27 lbs |
All specifications are accurate at the time of printing. Rotel reserves the
right to make improvements without notice.
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and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with
iPod, or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
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