RSP-1068: No DPL II Setting for 5.1 System?

[HAL_9000]

I recently bought the RSP-1068 for my 5.1 system, and I’m confused by the Surround format options. Specifically there appears to be no Dolby PL II (PLII) option.

I’ve been going through the Input Setup configuration menus to choose the Default (surround) Mode. I want to choose PLII since this is designed for 5.1. However, there is no PLII option for the Default Mode. The only similar option is Dolby PL IIx (PLIIx). But PLIIx is designed for 6.1/7.1 systems (which I don’t have).

Am I not able to choose PLII? If not, what other surround format is best suited for a 5.1 system.

Is anyone else in the same situation, in other words confused by these options.

Thanks.

[metallo]

Make sure you have the right speaker configuration, disable all speakers that you dont have.

/Daniel

[HAL_9000]

Thanks for the reply.

I just checked this. My settings are correct for a 5.1 system. The Front/Center/Surrounds are enabled. The Center-Back is disabled.

[Kevin D]

PLIIx is the option you want. Rotel took the smart approach in my opinion by just calling it with the 'x' reguardless of your config. If center rears are not enabled it won't process them.

All the 'x' does is add the center rears anyway, for the normal 5.1 there is no difference.

Kevin d.

[HAL_9000]

OK. Thanks for the reply.