RCA Preamp Outputs 29
The RSX-965 provides a set of RCA preamp audio outputs: one for a powered subwoofer and five more (FRONT LEFT/FRONT RIGHT/ CENTER/RIGHT REAR/LEFT REAR) that allow you to use external amplifiers in place of one or more of the built-in amps.
To hook up a powered subwoofer, connect a standard RCA audio cable from the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack to the input on the subwoofer’s power amp.
To hook up the RCA main audio outputs, connect a standard audio cable from each output to the input of the amplifier channel that will power the corresponding speaker. In a full home theater sys- tem using external amplifiers for all channels, you will need to make six different connections corresponding to the six speakers (left front, center front, right front, left surround, right surround, and subwoofer).
It is important to make sure that you have the correct output con- nected to the proper amplifier channel (front right, left rear, etc.). Take your time.
Note: The FRONT LEFT/RIGHT preamp outputs are connected to power amplifier inputs with metal jumpers in a standard PRE OUT/ MAIN IN configuration. To disable the built-in power amplifiers and use external amplifiers for the front channels, it will be neces- sary to remove these jumpers. Save them for future use.
EXT OUT Connections 29
The EXT OUT RCA connections are an exact duplicate of the vari- able level preamp outputs described above. These can be used in a number of custom system configurations.
5.1 CHANNEL Preamp Outputs 30
As an alternative to the RCA preamp outputs , the RSX-965 also provides a male DB25 multi-pin output connector which carries all six output channels in a single cable. The DB25 output connector provides exactly the same signal as the RCA outputs, but is more convenient for use with Rotel, or other, multichannel amplifiers equipped with a matching DB25 input. Choose whichever is most convenient for your system hookup.
To use the DB25 output connections, simply connect a female-to- male DB25 audio cable from the output of the RSX-965 to the matching input on the multichannel power amplifier. See Figure 4
at the front of this manual for DB25 pin assignments.
RSX-965
Rear Panel Antenna Connections
The RSX-965 requires two antennas to receive radio signals, one for AM and one for FM (MW and LW in some countries). Most us- ers will get acceptable reception using the indoor antennas which are supplied with the RSX-965. Instructions for hooking up these antennas follow.
Note: If you are located a considerable distance from the radio transmitters, you may choose to use outdoor antennas to improve reception. Outdoor antenna systems can be dangerous if they are not properly grounded and should always be installed by a profes- sional contractor familiar with the electrical code requirements in your local area.
AM Loop Antenna 28
The RSX-965 includes a loop antenna to receive AM radio signals. Remove this antenna from the box and locate it near the RSX-965..
Connect the 300 ohm twin-conductor wire from the loop antenna to the pair of screw terminals labeled AM LOOP, attaching one wire to each terminal. It does not matter which wire attaches to which terminal, but make sure that the connections are solid and that the two wires do not touch.
You may need to rotate or otherwise reorient the antenna to find the best position.
Note: To use an outdoor antenna, connect its 300 ohm twin-con- ductor wire to the G and AM terminals in place of the loop an- tenna, only after a professional contractor has installed the antenna system in accordance with local electrical codes.
FM Wire Antenna 38
The RSX-965 includes a wire antenna to receive FM signals. In many countries (including the USA), this antenna is a T-shaped twin-conductor 300Ω antenna. Remove this antenna from the box and connect its two conductors to the two screw terminals on the supplied 300Ω to 75Ω adaptor. Connect the coax plug on the con- verter to the FM 75Ω antenna connector on the RSX-965.
For best reception, unfold the T-shaped wire antenna. There are eyelets at both ends of the T, which allow tacking the antenna to wall, if desired. Experiment with positioning for best reception.
In some countries, the RSX-965 may be supplied with a single wire FM antenna terminated by a 75Ω coax connector. If your unit is supplied with this antenna, connect it directly to the FM 75Ω an- tenna connector.
Note: To use an outdoor antenna, connect its 75 ohm coax lead wire (or 300 ohm twin-conductor wire and 300 ohm to 75 ohm adaptor) to the FM 75Ω connector in place of the indoor wire an- tenna, only after a professional contractor has installed the an- tenna system in accordance with local electrical codes.
