RX-1052AM/FM Stereo Receiver
AM Antenna t
See Figure 4
The RX-1052 includes a plastic loop anten- na to receive AM radio signals. Remove this antenna from the box and locate it near the RX-1052. It can be tacked to a wall, using the mounting tab provided. Alternatively, you can fold the center portion of the antenna to form a tabletop stand.
Connect the 300 ohm twin-conductor wire from the loop antenna to the push terminals labeled AM LOOP, attaching one wire to each terminal. It does not matter which wire attach- es 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-conductor wire to the terminals in place of the loop antenna.
FM Antenna a
See Figure 4
The RX-1052 is supplied with a T-shaped indoor FM antenna. Connect the coax F-type plug to the FM antenna connector on the RX-1052. For best reception, unfold the T-shaped antenna. Eyelets at both ends of the T allow tacking the antenna to a wall, if desired. Experiment with positioning for best reception.
NOTE: To use an outdoor antenna, connect its 75 ohm coax lead wire to the FM connec- tor instead of the indoor wire antenna, only after a professional contractor has installed the antenna system in accordance with local electrical codes.
ZONE Connections
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See Figure 10
The RX-1052 provides three sets of connections for remote zones. Labelled ZONE 2, ZONE 3, and ZONE 4, each set of connections has left and right line level audio outputs and a composite video output.
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To connect audio outputs to a remote zone, connect the left and right ZONE audio outputs to the left and right line level inputs on an amplifier for the remote zone.
To connect a TV monitor in the remote zone, connect the ZONE video output to a composite video input on the TV.
For remote control from the remote zone, connect a compatible powered infrared sensor in the remote zone to the correspond- ing Zone 2, 3, or 4 IR IN connection.
To automatically turn on or off a Ro- tel amplifier in the remote zone, con- nect the corresponding Zone 2, 3, or 4 12V TRIG OUT connection to the 12 V Trigger in- put on the amplifier.
PRE OUT Connections g
See Figure 10
These output connections are for use when you wish to use a separate additional power amplifier with loudspeakers connected to the RX-1052 for the main room (“Zone 1”), or with a pair of extension speakers for an adjacent area without separate control. Connect the PRE OUT sockets to the Line Input or Main In inputs of the separate power amplifier, in the same way as you would connect the ZONE 2, 3 or 4 sockets to an additional power am- plifier for use in another room. Input selection and volume will then be controlled in the nor- mal way by the RX-1052 front panel controls and remote control buttons.
NOTE: When using the PRE OUT sockets, the built-in power amplifier section of the RX-1052 will also continue to function nor- mally, providing output to connected loud- speakers.
USING THE RX-1052
To guide you through the operation of the RX-1052, this section of the manual starts with explaining the basic layouts and functions of the remote control and front panel. Then, we explain the basic operations such as turning the unit on and off, adjusting volume, select- ing a source for listening, etc. Following that is a detailed explanation tuning radio sta- tions. Then, come instructions for configuring the RX-1052 for various types of recordings. Finally, there are instructions for additional features and Zone 2 operations.
Throughout this manual, numbers in gray boxes refer to the RX-1052 illustration at the front of this manual. Letters refer to the RR-AT95 re- mote control 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.
Controls, Buttons and Features
The following is an overview of the controls, buttons, and features of the RX-1052. Details of their use are provided later in this manual.
RR-AT96 Remote Control
The RX-1052 includes a remote control that operates the receiver and is pre-programmed to operate many Rotel CD and DVD players.
Front-panel Display 6
The display on the front panel of the RX-1052 provides information about the status of the unit, tuner reception, and special features. The main portion of the display typically shows the current input source (or radio sta- tion frequency).
Icons at the left of the display show the tuning band (AM or FM). Icons across the top assist in tuning radio stations. A TUNED indicator lights when a sufficiently strong station is be- ing received. A STEREO indicator lights when a stereo FM signal is being received.
The display can be turned off, if desired. See the DISP button section for instructions.
