Rotel RSX-1057 Digital Audio Input & Outputs, Other Connections, ZONE OUT Video Output, AC Input

HDMI connections:

•The RSX-1057 uses the HDMI Ver. 1.1 standard. TV monitors with HDMI inputs should be compatible with this version.

•The video signal sent to the TV through the HDMI connection will not be displayed properly unless all HDMI components in the system, including the TV monitor, are compatible with the HDCP copy protec- tion standard.

•Only audio signals passed-through directly from the source component are sent to the TV set through the HDMI connection. To send decoded audio from the RSX-1057 to the TV, you must make a separate au- dio connection.

•TV monitors with DVI-D connections can usually be connected to the HDMI out- put of the RSX-1057 with the use of an appropriate 24-pin DVI-HMDI adaptor. However, there are occasionally some in- compatibilities with older DVI-D equipped monitors.

•The video signal sent to the TV through the HDMI connection will be a direct pass- through from the source component. The output of the source component must be set to a resolution that is compatible with the TV monitor. If possible, the resolution should be set to match the native resolu- tion of the TV.

•In general, HDMI is the optimum connec- tion for digital high-definition monitors such as LCD, plasma, or DLP monitors. Component video connections would be the preferred connection for analog high- definition monitors such as direct view TVs and CRT-based projection monitors. However, the choice of video connections depends on many factors such as overall system configuration, performance, and operating convenience.

ZONE OUT Video Output

The ZONE OUT Video output of the RSX-1057 sends a Composite video signal to a TV moni- tor in Zone 2.

NOTE: Only Composite video input signals are available at the Zone 2 video output.

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Digital Audio

Input & Outputs

The RSX-1057 provides digital connections which may be used in place of, or in addition to, the analog audio input and output con- nections described in the previous sections. These connections include five digital inputs and two digital outputs (for recording).

These digital connections can be used with any source component that supplies a digi- tal signal, such as a DVD player, CD player, or satellite TV tuner.

NOTE: With a digital connection, the RSX-1057 will be used to decode the signal, rather than the source component’s internal decoders. In general, you must use digital connec- tions for a DVD player or other component that supplies a Dolby Digital or DTS signal; otherwise the RSX-1057 will not be able to decode these formats.

Digital Inputs

The RSX-1057 accepts digital inputs from source components such as CD players, sat- ellite TV tuners, and DVD players. The built- in digital processor senses and adjusts to the correct sampling rates.

There are five digital inputs on the rear panel, three coaxial and two optical. These digital inputs can be assigned to any of the input sources using the INPUT SETUP screen dur- ing the setup process. For example, you can assign the COAXIAL 1 digital input connector to the VIDEO 1 source and the OPTICAL 2 digital input to the VIDEO 3 source.

NOTE: When using digital connections, you should also make the analog audio input connections described previously. The ana- log connection is necessary to record to an analog recorder in some circumstances or for ZONE 2 operation

Digital Outputs

The RSX-1057 has two digital outputs (one coaxial and one optical) to send the digital signal from any of the digital inputs to a dig- ital recorder or outboard digital processor. When a digital input source signal is selected for listening, that signal is automatically sent to both digital outputs for recording.

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NOTE: Only digital signals from source com- ponents are available at these outputs. Ana- log signals cannot be converted and are not available at the digital outputs.

Other Connections

AC Input

Your RSX-1057 is configured at the factory for the proper AC line voltage in the country where you purchased it (USA: 120 volts/60Hz AC or CE: 230 volts /50 Hz AC ). The AC line configuration is noted on a decal on the back of your unit.

Plug the supplied cord into the AC INPUT re- ceptacle on the back of the unit.

NOTE: Memorized settings and video labels are preserved indefinitely, even if the RSX-1057 is disconnected from AC power.

Master Power Switch

The large rocker switch on the rear panel is a master power switch. When it is in the OFF position, power to the unit is completely off. When it is in the ON position, the front panel STANDBY and remote control ON/OFF but- tons can be used to activate the unit or put it into standby mode.

NOTE: After all connections are completed, the rear panel master power switch should be put in the ON position and usually left in that position.

12V TRIGGER Connections

Many Rotel amplifiers offer the option of turning them on and off using assignable 12 volt trigger signals. These three connections provide this 12 volt trigger signal from the RSX-1057. When the RSX-1057 is activated, a 12 volt DC signal is sent to the amplifiers to turn them on. When the RSX-1057 is put in STANDBY mode, the trigger signal is inter- rupted and the amplifiers turn off.

NOTE: The 12V Trigger outputs can be assigned to turn on only when specific input sources are activated. See the Input Setup and Zone 2 Setup menus in the Setup section of this manual for details.