RSP-976 analog inputs not working

[pasiparkkila]

My RSP-976 does not route any of the 2-channel analog inputs to the
surround outs. I.e. when I connect my DVD player to Video 1 using the analog audio inputs I get no sound regardless of what the input setting for Video 1 is in the menu. When I make the audio connection using one of the digital inputs the audio does get routed to the surround outs.

What is even stranger is that all these analog inputs (Tuner, CD, Tape, Video 1-5) route to zone 2 just fine. Plus the analog signals are also available through all three recording outputs. Digital inputs as well as the 5.1 ch analog bypass work fine.

Is there a way to enable/disable the analog outputs or is the processor likely broken?

[Mark_C.]

Check the settings of the DVD player in its setup menu. See if you have something shut off.

[hesky]

pasiparkkila, did you ever figure out why you could not get any of the analogue inputs to work?? I’ve just bought an rsp976 and have the same problem!
Talk about digging up an old thread!

[DrJazz]

As a former 5-year owner of a 976 (I upgraded to a 1068 recently), I am curious as to how exactly you're hooking up the DVD player to the 976. You will only get 5.1 sound if you either use a digital connection from the player to the 976, or if the DVD player has 6 distinct analog audio-out ports that you connect to the 976's 5.1 analog audio inputs. Otherwise, just connecting the regular stereo audio out of the DVD player to the Rotel will only give you Dolby Pro-Logic at best.


Cheers,
Dr. Jazz