Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RMZ-955 Rotel
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1 RMZ-955 MUL TI-ROOM SYSTEM Installation & Operation Manual MUL TI-ZONE CUSTOM CONTROLLER RMZ-955 ZONE A ACTIVE CODE ZONE B ACTIVE CODE ZONE C ACTIVE CODE ZONE D ACTIVE CODE DIGITALL Y CONTROLLED AUDIO PROCESSING I.
MUL TI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955 2 CAUTION: T O PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MA TCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG T O WIDE SLOT . INSERT FULL Y . APPLICABLE FOR USA, CANADA OR WHERE APPROVED FOR THE USAGE A TTEN.
3 Getting Started 4 Controlling the Remote Zones 4 System Flexibility 4 System Highlights 4 Component Description _______________________________ 4 RMZ-955 Controller/Amplifier 4 System Planning _____.
MUL TI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955 4 Getting Started The Rotel RMZ-955 Multi-Room Control System distributes audio signals from a single set of source components to as many as four separately controlled remote zones or listening areas.
5 RR-952 IR Remote Control The RR-952 infrared remote control serves a dual purpose. In ad- dition to providing dedicated pushbuttons for the most needed functions of both the RMZ-955 controller/amplifier and source components, it also serves as a quick set-up tool during initial configuration.
MUL TI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955 6 tions which allow linking additional RMZ-955 controllers for large systems. Depending on the design of the associated compo- nents, these pass-through source connections may alternatively be used to “share” source components with a separate home theater or audio system.
7 Speaker Cables Unshielded two conductor 18 gauge (AWG) speaker wire is the minimum acceptable standard for connections between the RMZ-955 controller/ amplifier and zone loudspeakers.
MUL TI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955 8 Installation: RMZ-955 Controller This section covers all hardware installation and configuration issues related to the RMZ-955 controller , including wiring con.
9 Source connections The RMZ-955 has four pair of RCA inputs for four source compo- nents, as well as four pair of RCA “loop-through” outputs that can send the source signals to other components. Source inputs Connect LINE LEVEL sources (CD player , tuner , etc.
MUL TI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955 10 Speaker Connections The RMZ-955 is supplied with eight quick-connect screw termi- nal plugs for speaker connections – one twin-terminal plug is used for each speaker , two for each zone.
11 The long runs from amplifier to speaker typically found in multi- zone installations demand heavy gauge, low resistance speaker wire. Small diameter wire reduces effective amplifier power and adds substantial distortion to the audio signal.
MUL TI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955 12 Data cable connections Data communication to and from the RMZ-955 controller and the remote zones’ RSM-901 sensor/displays and RKP-901 keypads is by 6 conductor shielded cable. Note: One, and only one, data cable runs from the RMZ-955 to each zone.
13 Infrared Control System The RMZ-955’ s IR system provides extensive control flexibility accepting remote control codes generated by keypads and/or hand-held remotes, relaying them to the system c.
MUL TI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955 14 Paging Input The paging input allows announcements to be made over the system, and, if required, for Zones to be momentarily muted, in conjunction with a doorbell or a phone system.
15 Installation: Zone Control Devices RSM-901 Sensor/Display MODE HOUR MIN PM ALARM RECEIVE RSM-901 Mounting The RSM-901 Sensor/Display mounts in a single-width wall box or in a double width box with the RKP-901 keypad.
MUL TI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955 16 RSM-901 Data Connections Prepare the data cable with the supplied termination plug using the same color coding as previously described for the RMZ-955.
17 System Reset After changing any of the above configurations, reset the RSM-901 by pressing the RESET switch (SW1). This is essential to allow the new setting to take effect. Source Component Set-up After installation, refer to System Set-up and Programming (page 21) for configuring the proper data codes for source component operation.
MUL TI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955 18 Zone Connection Strategies Each zone will support up to three RSM-901s and three RKP-901s. All of the command devices for one zone should con- nect to each other in serial fashion using their appropriate cir - cuit board-mounted “In” and “Out” terminals.
19 INST ALLA TION: MUL TI-CONTROLLER SYSTEMS Source component RMZ-955 "A" RMZ-955"B" TUNER OUTPUT RIGHT LEFT RMZ-955 "C" For multi-contoller systems, connect source sharing links (connections shown on left side), AC control links (connections shown in center), and IR repeater links (connections shown on right side).
MUL TI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955 20 AC Power Multiple controller systems require handling AC connections in a way that allows any zone to “power up” or “power down” the system. In other words, there must be a provision for zones con- nected to additional RMZ-955 controllers to control the system’ s switched AC outlets.
21 Then, using standard shielded RCA-RCA audio interconnet cables, connect Source 1’ s “loop through” outputs on the first RMZ-955 “A” to the corresponding Source 1 inputs on the sec- ond RMZ-955 “B”. Repeat this procedure for all four sources.
MUL TI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955 22 For 4 RMZ-955s (13-16 zones): • Remove the jumpers between terminals 2 and 3 of the TX FOR- MA T blocks on RMZ-955 “B” and “C” and “D” to disable their flood emitters. Leave the jumper in place on the first RMZ-955 “A” to use its front-panel flood emitter .
23 Notes on multi-controller set-up Power T oggle Set-up We recommend in systems with multiple RMZ-955 controllers (with full AC control from any Zone) that you select source com- ponents that do not require a “power toggle” command, i.e. com- ponents that fully power up when AC power is applied, instead of going into a standby mode.
MUL TI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955 24 System Set-up & Programming Source Commands The RMZ-955 is factory set for use with Rotel source components, including Rotel multi-disc CD players.
25 e) Push the desired command code button for the component you want to change. The available choices for that input are grouped together on the Set Up Card.
MUL TI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955 26 Operating Instructions As detailed in above, the RMZ-955 should AL WA YS be plugged into an uninterruptable AC source. This ensures that essential RMZ-955 system benefits such as remote controlled zone activa- tion and source selection are always available.
27 CD control buttons RANDOM: This instructs the CD player to play tracks (and discs for multi-disc changer) in whatever random order the CD player chooses.
MUL TI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955 28 RKP-901 Keypad VOLUME TUNER VIDEO DISC OFF CD AUX * MUTE The RKP-901 keypad offers easy access to most RMZ-955 system functions. The major functional difference between the RKP-901 keypad and RR-952 hand held remote controller is that the wall- mounted keypad has only twelve keys.
29 RSM-901 Sensor/Display The RSM-901 sensor/display receives IR signals from the RR-952 hand held controller and other IR devices. It also provides feed- back on system status through a dot matrix LED display and indi- cators.
MUL TI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955 30 V olume Level: When the V olume setting is changed in the Zone, the RSM-901 will momentarily display the new setting: Minimum V olume Maximum V olume When a MUTE signal is sent, the volume display will ramp down to zero and show the message “MUTE”.
31 c) Select the Default Source: Select the source component that you want to begin playing when the alarm goes off. Press the HOUR button to select the TUNER. Press the MINUTE button to select the CD (make sure there is a disc in the player). When finished, press the MODE button to record your changes and advance to the next step.
MUL TI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955 32 RMZ-955 MUL TI-ROOM SYSTEM The Rotel Co., Ltd. 10-10 Shinsen-Cho Meguro-Ku T okyo 150, Japan Phone: +81-3-5458-5325 Fax: +81-3-5458-5310 Rotel of America 54 Concord Street North Reading, MA 01864-2699 Phone: 978-664-3820 Fax: 978-664-4109 Rotel Deutschland Kleine Heide 12 D-33790 Halle/W estf.
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