Rotel RSX-1056 Video 1-5 Audio Inputs, Video 1-3 Audio Outputs, Speaker Outputs, Multi Inputs

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VIDEO 1–5 Audio Inputs

Five pair of RCA inputs, labeled VIDEO IN 1

–5, provide connections for left/right analog audio signals from five additional source com- ponents. These inputs have corresponding video inputs and are used for VCRs, satellite TV tuners, DVD players, etc. However, they may also be used for additional audio only components, simply by omitting the correspond- ing video connections.

VIDEO 1–3 Audio Outputs

Three pair of RCA jacks, labeled VIDEO OUT 1 – 3, provide connections for sending line level left and right analog audio signals for recording to a VCR. .

Speaker Outputs

The RSX-1056 has fivebuilt-in amplifiers, two for the front (right and left), one for the center channel, and two for the rear surround speakers (right and left). There are five pairs of bind- ing post connections (one pair for each speaker) which accept bare wire, spade lugs, or ba- nana plug connectors (in some markets).

NOTE: The RSX-1056 has a speaker redirect feature which allows you to use the front chan- nel amplifiersto drive center back speakers or remote Zone 2 speakers when a separate power amplifier is used for the front speak- ers. This feature is configured in the Default Setup menu.

Video Inputs & Outputs

These connections are used for connecting video signals to and from the RSX-1056. See the Making Connections section for specific instructions for each type of component.

The RSX-1056 provides Composite, S-Video, and Component Video connections. Composite video connections simplify system configura- tion; however, S-Video connections typically provide better picture quality. Component Video connections are required for HDTV or progres- sive scanned DVD video. Consider the following implications for your system configuration:

On Screen Display: The RSX-1056 OSD system is available on the TV monitor, regardless

These connections correspond to the VIDEO IN 1-3 connections. Make sure that you are consistent. If you hook up a particular VCR to the VIDEO 1 inputs, hook up the VIDEO 1 out- puts to the same VCR.

NOTE: There are no analog audio outputs for VIDEO 4 & 5. Therefore, in an elaborate sys- tem, hook up all of the VCRs and recording devices to VIDEO 1–3 and use VIDEO 4 & 5 for playback only components.

NOTE: Video 1–3 can be used for audio-only tape decks, simply omitting the correspond- ing video connections.

MULTI Inputs

A set of RCA inputs accept up to 7.1 chan- nels of analog signals from a DVD-A or SACD player. There are inputs for FRONT L & R, CENTER, SUB, REAR L & R, and CENTER BACK (CB) 1 & 2.

These inputs bypass all digital processing in the RSX-1056 and are routed directly to the Volume control and outputs.

There are two subwoofer options for the MULTI input. Normally, the .1 channel input is passed through directly to the subwoofer output. An optional bass redirect feature duplicates the 7 main channels, sums them, and sends this mono signal through a 100 Hz analog low filter to the subwoofer output. This provides an unaltered analog bypass for the seven main channels along with a subwoofer signal de- rived from those channels.

Preamp Outputs

A group of ten RCA analog audio outputs sends the RSX-1056’s line level output signals to external amplifiers and powered subwoofers. These outputs are variable level, adjusted by the RSX-1056 volume control. The eight con- nectors provide output for: FRONT L & R, CEN- TER 1 & 2, SURROUND (REAR) L & R, CEN- TER BACK CB1 & CB2, and SUBWOOFER 1 & 2.

NOTE: Depending on your system configura- tion, you may use some or all of these con- nections. For example, if you only have one center channel, connect it to the CENTER 1 output. If you only have one center back chan- nel, connect it to the CB1 output.

ZONE 2 Audio Outputs

A pair of RCA inputs, labeled ZONE OUT, sending analog audio signals to an external amplifier for a remote zone. These outputs can be configured as either fixed or variable level using the ZONE 2 SETUP menu.

NOTE: Only analog input signals are avail- able at the Zone 2 outputs. Source compo- nents connected to only the digital inputs are not available in Zone 2.

To configure your system for Zone 2 opera- tion, connect the left and right Zone 2 outputs on the RSX-1056 to the left and right channel inputs of the amplifier powering the remote speakers, using standard RCA audio cables.

of what type of connection is made from the TV MONITOR outputs to the TV set.

NOTE: When using a progressive scan or 1080i video signal from the Component Video in- puts, the TV monitor cannot display the video signal and the OSD menus at the same time. A “progressive” setting in the Other Options setup menu allows the use of the main OSD setup menus, even with progressive or HDTV signals. When the main OSD setup menus are activated, the progressive scan video input is interrupted and restored when the OSD menus are cancelled. The temporary OSD informa- tion displays (such as volume setting, etc.) are not displayed.

Output Conversion: The RSX-1056 con- verts composite and S-Video signals to Com- ponent Video signals for output to an NTSC or PAL standard TV monitor. For maximum con- venience, connect the RSX-1056 to the TV moni- tor with Component Video connections. S-Video signals cannot be converted to composite out- puts and vice versa.

NOTE: When a video input is selected for pro- gressive mode on the Other Options menu, the conversion from composite or S-Video to Component Video output is not available for this input. The conversion from composite or S-VIDEO to Component Video output is only available for the other video inputs.

Many digital HDTV monitors adjust scan rates and other video parameters depending on the type of input connection. You may wish to make multiple connections between the RSX-1056 and the TV monitor, switching inputs on the TV to take advantage of these features.