are two CENTER jacks, use either jack for a single center channel or both if you have two center channels. In six or seven channel sys- tems, you will make one or two additional connections for center back speaker(s). These jacks are labeled CB1 and CB2. Use CB1 for a single center back channel.
Make sure that you have each output connected to the correct amplifier channel (front right, left rear, etc.).
AM Antenna 
See Figure 11
The RSX-1056 includes a plastic loop antenna to receive AM radio signals. Remove this antenna from the box and locate it near the RSX-1056. 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 termi- nal. It does not matter which wire attaches to which terminal, but make sure that the con- nections 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 termi- nals in place of the loop antenna.
FM Antenna 
See Figure 11
The RSX-1056 is supplied with a T-shaped in- door FM antenna. Connect the coax F-type plug to the FM antenna connector on the RSX-1056. 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 connector instead of the indoor wire antenna, only af- ter a professional contractor has installed the antenna system in accordance with local elec- trical codes.
OPERATING THE RSX-1056
Considering its large number of features, set- tings, and options, the RSX-1056 is remark- ably easy to operate. The key to operating the RSX-1056 is its system of On-Screen Displays (OSD) which guide you through various choices.
The RSX-1056 can be operated from the front panel or the remote control. Front panel con- trols are unusually simple to use, with just a few knobs and buttons to guide you through OSD menu options. The remote control pro- vides more complete control options.
To guide you through the operation of the RSX-1056, this section of the manual starts with explaining the basic layout and function of the front panel and the remote control. 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 of surround sound modes and how to configure the RSX-1056 for various types of recordings. Finally, there are instructions for additional features and Zone 2 operations. All of these are features that may be used in normal use. The last section of the manual (Configuration) details options that may be selected during initial setup and configu- ration of the unit, many of which will be set once and left untouched.
Throughout this manual, numbers in gray boxes refer to the RSX-1056 illustration at the front of this manual. Letters refer to the RR-1050 re- mote illustration. When both appear, the func- tion is found on both the RSX-1056 and the remote. When only one appears, that func- tion is found only on the RSX-1056 or the re- mote.
Front Panel Overview
The following is a brief overview of the con- trol and features on the front panel of the RSX-1056. Details concerning the use of these controls are provided in subsequent sections of this manual describing various tasks.
Front-panel Display 
The fluorescent (FL) display in the upper por- tion of the RSX-1055 provides information about the status of the unit, tuner reception, and ac- tivation of special features. The main portion of the display typically shows the current in- put source (or radio station frequency) selected for listening on the left side and the current input source selected for recording on the right.
Icons along the left side of the display show the currently selected digital input. Icons at the right of the display show individual surround channels and are used in configuring the sys- tem. Icons across the bottom of the display show the current surround mode and other special features. Icons at the top of display assist in tuning radio stations and operation of RDS/ RBDS features.
The FL display can be turned off, if desired. See the MENU button section for instructions.
Remote Sensor 
This sensor receives IR signals from the remote control. Do not block this sensor.
NOTE: The remainder of the buttons and con- trols on the front panel are described in the Overview of Buttons and Controls section.
Remote Control Overview
The RSX-1056 includes a full-function learn- ing remote control that can operate the RSX-1056 plus nine other audio/video com- ponents.
A separate manual gives detailed instructions on programming and using the RR-1050 to replace all of the remote controls in your sys- tem. The RR-1050 manual covers many extra features (such as custom labeling of remote buttons that appear in its LCD display). To avoid duplication, we provide only basic informa- tion about using the RR-1050 to operate the RSX-1056 in this manual.
