ROTEL RSP-1570 User Manual

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RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor

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RSP-1570 Surround Sound Processor

signal quality and are required for HDTV or progressive scanned DVD
video.

Note: For proper operation, all HDMI components and TVs

connected to the RSP-1570 should be compatible with the HDMI

Version 1.1 standard or higher. The HDMI digital connections

are usually compatible with DVI components with an appropriate

DVI-D cable adapter. For more information see the section HDMI:

Frequently Asked Questions, in this manual.

This Rotel processor provides upscaling and downscaling for the various
video formats. Composite Video or S-Video video signals can be
upscaled to 480p/576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p on HDTV Component
or HDMI monitors by choosing the appropriate output setting in the
VIDEO/HDMI menu.

When the input is 1080p, it cannot be downscaled but is pass-through
only and is not affected by the output setting.

Note: The HDTV Component Video output is subject to HDCP

copy protection. It may not display 720p or 1080i resolution

when the source signal incorporates copy protection.

Consider the following implications for your system conﬁguration:

On Screen Display:

The processor’s OSD system is available on the

TV monitor, when using Composite, S-Video, or Component Video and
HDMI connections from the processor’s outputs to the TV set. OSD menus
are available on all video monitors. But, the OSD menu video resolution
is available only at 480i/576i for a Composite/S-Video monitor, and
480p/576p for a HDTV monitor. When the monitor is connected by
Component Video only (not together with HDMI), the OSD is available at
480i/576i.

Note: With this processor, the TV monitor does not display

the video signal and the OSD menus at the same time. When

the main OSD setup menus are activated, the video input is

interrupted and restored when the OSD menus are cancelled.

When the temporary OSD is displayed on the TV monitor in the

case of Composite or S-Video video input, it is not related to the

video output resolution.

Output Conversion:

The processor converts Composite and S-Video

signals to Component Video signals for output to an NTSC or PAL TV
monitor. Also, S-Video signals can be converted to Composite outputs.
For maximum convenience, connect the processor to the TV monitor with
Component Video or HDMI Video connections.

Note: When you have changed the output resolution in the

VIDEO/HDMI menu during operation, restart by switching power

OFF and ON again, to stabilize the picture image in the new

resolution setup.

Many digital HDTV monitors adjust scan rates and other video
parameters depending on the type of input connection. If you prefer
to use the TV monitor’s scaling instead of the RSP-1570’s built-in
video scaling, you may wish to make multiple connections between
the processor and the TV monitor, switching inputs on the TV to take
advantage of these features.

Note: Do not connect HDMI and Component Video outputs to a

monitor simultaneously, as the two video image signals may affect

each other.

HDMI IN 1–4 Video Inputs

HDMI inputs provide various digital video connections for use with
components that have either HDMI outputs or DVI-D outputs (with
an appropriate DVI-HDMI adapter). HDMI connections carry video
signals in all formats including progressive scan up to 1080p. The

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VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT FORMATS

Input video formats supported: 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p60, 720p50,1080i60, 1080i50, 1080p60, 1080p50
60Hz video input gives 60Hz video output; 50Hz video input gives 50Hz video output

implementation of HDMI supports audio signals, or a separate audio
connection from an HDMI component.

Four inputs, labeled HDMI VIDEO IN 1–4, accept signals from source
components.

Note: When using HDMI connections, the TV monitor can display
the OSD menus and can also display video from Composite,
S-Video, or Component Video sources, as the processor is capable
of upscaling these signals. See also the section HDMI: Frequently
Asked Questions in this manual.

COMPOSITE IN 1–3

Video Inputs

Three inputs accept standard composite video signals from source
components using standard 75 ohm RCA video cables.

COMPOSITE OUT 1–2

Video Outputs

Two RCA jacks, labeled COMPOSITE OUT 1–2, provide connections
for sending composite video signals for recording on a VCR or other
recording device.

These connections correspond to the COMPOSITE IN 1-2 connections.
Make sure that you are consistent. If you hook up a particular VCR to the
COMPOSITE 1 inputs, hook up the COMPOSITE 1 output to the same
VCR.

Note: The RSP-1570 cannot convert S-Video, Component Video

or HDMI signals to composite video signals at the record outputs.

Therefore, only signals received at the composite video inputs are

available at these outputs.

S-Video IN 1–3

Video Inputs

Three inputs, labeled S-VIDEO IN 1–3 accept S-Video signals from
source components.

S-Video 1–2

Video Outputs

Two S-VIDEO jacks, labeled S-VIDEO OUT 1–2, provide connections
for sending S-Video signals for recording on a VCR or other recording
device.

These connections correspond to the S-Video IN 1-2 connections. Make
sure that you are consistent. If you hook up a particular VCR to the
VIDEO 1 inputs, hook up the VIDEO 1 output to the same VCR.

Note: The RSP-1570 cannot convert composite video, Component

Video, or HDMI video signals to S-Video at these outputs. Only

signals received at the S-Video inputs are available at these

outputs.

COMPONENT VIDEO 1–3

Video Inputs

Component Video connections split the video into three signals
– luminance (Y) and separate chrominance (P

and P

) signals, allowing

delivery of a reference-quality picture with high deﬁnition signals.
Component Video connections should be used for progressive scan
DVD players and high-deﬁnition digital television receivers. Each of

these signals is carried by a separate 75 ohm video cable with RCA
connectors.

Three sets of inputs, labeled COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1–3, accept
Component video signals from source components.

High Deﬁnition TV Monitor Outputs

The TV MONITOR outputs of the RSP-1570 send the video signal to your
TV monitor. Four types of video output connections are provided – HDMI
digital video, Component Video, S-Video, or RCA composite video.
HDMI or Component Video outputs must be used for connections to an
HDTV in order to view high resolution HDTV video. In most cases, HDMI
or Component Video connections can be the only video connection to the
HDTV.

The HDMI outputs can send all enhanced or high deﬁnition video
signals to a high-deﬁnition TV (480p/576p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p).
The Component Video outputs can also send all of these signals except
1080p. 480i/576i standard deﬁnition resolution is not available at the
Component Video or HDMI outputs since the processor is designed to
upconvert these signals to a high deﬁnition resolution.

Note: Do not connect HDMI and Component Video outputs to a

monitor simultaneously, as the two video image signals may affect

each other.

The output resolution is speciﬁed in the VIDEO/HDMI setup menu. All
signals from all video sources (any resolution) are converted to the
desired resolution.

Note: HDMI video signals cannot be converted to Component

Video output.

Note: When you have changed the output resolution in the

VIDEO/HDMI menu during operation, restart by switching power

OFF and ON again, to stabilize the picture image in the new

resolution setup.

Additional information for high deﬁnition outputs:

• Typically, choose the HDMI outputs with digital high-deﬁnition TVs

such as LCD, plasma, or DLP monitors. Use the Component Video
connections with analog high deﬁnition TVs such as CRT-based direct
view or projection monitors.

• HDTV Component Video output is subject to HDCP copy protection.

It may not display 720p or 1080i resolution when the source signal
incorporates copy protection. However, when Video Out is set to
480p/576p in the VIDEO/HDMI menu, all sources will be available.

• The video signal sent to the TV through the HDMI connection will not

be displayed properly unless all HDMI components in the system,
including the TV monitor, are compatible with the HDCP copy
protection standard.

• Only audio signals passed-through directly from the source

component are sent to the TV set through the HDMI connection. To
send decoded audio from the RSP-1570 to the TV, you must select ‘TV
mode’ in the VIDEO/HDMI menu.

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