Rotel RX-1052 About Rotel, Getting Started, Connections, Key Features, Unpacking, Placement

RX-1052AM/FM Stereo Receiver

About Rotel

A family whose passionate interest in music led them to manufacture high fidelity components of uncompromising quality founded Rotel over 45 years ago. Through the years that passion has remained undiminished and the family goal of providing exceptional value for audiophiles and music lovers regardless of their budget, is shared by all Rotel employees.

The engineers work as a close team, listening to, and fine tuning each new product until it reaches their exacting musical standards. They are free to choose components from around the world in order to make that product the best they can. You are likely to find capacitors from the United Kingdom and Germany, semi conductors from Japan or the United States, while toroidal power transformers are manu- factured in Rotel’s own factory.

Rotel’s reputation for excellence has been earned through hundreds of good reviews and awards from the most respected review- ers in the industry, who listen to music every day. Their comments keep the company true to its goal - the pursuit of equipment that is musical, reliable and affordable.

All of us at Rotel, thank you for buying this product and hope it will bring you many hours of enjoyment.

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RX-1052 AM/FM Stereo Receiver. The RX-1052 is three products in one:

•Full-featured audio/video control center for analog audio and video source com- ponents

•A high-quality AM/FM RDS tuner with 30 station presets, direct access tuning, and auto-tuning.

•A high power 2-channel amplifier.

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Key Features

•Rotel’s Balanced Design Concept combines advanced circuit board layout, comprehen- sive parts evaluation, and extensive listen- ing tests for superior sound and long term reliability.

•Independent selection of source inputs for listening and recording.

•Audio and video outputs for three remote zones with independent input selection and volume adjustments for multi-zone custom installations. IR-repeater capability for op- eration from the remote zone.

•Customizable labels for source inputs.

•A and B speaker outputs.

•Headphone output.

•Composite video inputs for four video sources plus composite video outputs for television monitors in the main room and three remote zones.

•Wireless remote control to operate the RX-1052 plus Rotel CD and DVD play- ers.

•RS-232 port for computer controlled op- eration.

•Upgradable microprocessor software to accommodate future upgrades.

Unpacking

Remove the unit carefully from its packing. Look for the remote control and other accessories. Save the packing and box as it will protect the RX-1052 if you move or need to return it for maintenance.

Placement

Place the RX-1052 on a solid, dry, level sur- face away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, high humidity, or strong vibrations.

The RX-1052 can generate considerable heat during normal operation. Do not block its ventilation openings. Allow a minimum of 10 cm (4 inches) of unobstructed open space around the unit. If installed in a cabinet, make sure there is adequate ventilation.

Make sure the RX-1052 is close to the other components in your audio/video system and, if possible, place it on its own shelf. This will make initial cable routing, hookup, and any subsequent system changes easier. It also mini- mizes potential interference or heat buildup from other components.

Make sure there is enough room behind the RX-1052 for easy hookup. Remember, you are connecting many other components to this unit and you’ll probably need more space than you think.

Don’t stack other objects (components or other items) on top of the RX-1052. Don’t let water fall into the RX-1052 as this could damage delicate circuitry.

We suggest you look over the RX-1052’s front and rear panels before you start connecting other components. The explanations in this manual will help you get familiar with the unit’s connections, features, and controls.

Most functions are duplicated on the front-pan- el and on the remote. A few are found only on one or the other. Throughout this manual, numbers in gray boxes refer to the RX-1052 illustration at the front of this manual. Let- ters refer to the RR-AT95 remote illustration. When both appear, the function is found on both the RX-1052 and the remote. When only one appears, that function is found only on the RX-1052 or the remote.

CONNECTIONS

Connecting the RX-1052 to your system is straightforward. Just take your time and check each connection before proceeding to the next.

The RX-1052 includes two pairs of speaker connections to the built-in stereo power am- plifier, so that you can drive “A” speakers or “B” speakers. In addition, a composite video output connects the unit to your TV monitor for the display of video sources.