Connections: Overview
The RSX-1065 connections include standard RCA audio inputs and outputs, composite video inputs and outputs, S-Video inputs and outputs, Component Video inputs, plus coaxial and op- tical digital inputs and outputs.
The RSX-1065 has RCA preamp audio out- puts for use with external amplifiers as well as composite video, S-Video, and Component Video outputs to connect your TV monitor.
The RSX-1065 also has MULTI input connec- tions, a remote IR sensor input, and two 12V trigger connections for remote turn-on of Ro- tel amplifiers.
NOTE: Do not plug any system component into an AC source until all connections have been properly made.
Video cables should have a 75 ohm imped- ance rating. The S/PDIF digital audio inter- face standard also specifies a 75 ohm imped- ance and all good digital cables adhere to this requirement. Because the video and S/PDIF standards are so close, you can use a video cable for digital audio data transmis- sion. We strongly advise that you NOT sub- stitute conventional audio interconnect cables for digital or video signals. Standard audio interconnects will pass these signals, but their limited bandwidth reduce performance.
When making signal connections, connect LEFT channels to LEFT channel jacks and RIGHT chan- nels to RIGHT channel jacks. All RCA-type connections on the RSX-1065 follow these stan- dard color codes:
Left channel audio: white RCA jack
Right channel audio: red RCA jack
Composite video: yellow RCA jack
NOTE: Each source input must be properly configured using the INPUT MENU of the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY system. We recom- mend going to this menu after connecting each source to configure it as desired. See the INPUT MENU section for information.
Video Connections
The RSX-1065 provides S-Video and Compo- nent Video connections for those who wish to use them. However, standard Composite video cables provide excellent picture quality in most systems and their use for all input and output connections will greatly simplify installation and configuration of the unit.
If you chose to use S-Video or Component Video connections, be aware of the following impli- cations for the configuration of your system:
On Screen Menu Display: The RSX-1065ON-SCREEN MENU system is available for all inputs when using a Composite or S-Video cable from the TV MONITOR outputs to the TV set. The ON-SCREEN MENU is not avail- able when using Component video cables.
System Set-Up:System setup should be done while using a Composite video or S-Video cable connecting the RSX-1065 TV MONITOR out- puts to the video inputs of the TV or projec- tor. Select OSD ( ON-SCREEN MENU) from the RR-969 remote control to complete system setup.
NOTE: On a PAL standard monitor, the OSD cannot be displayed until a video signal is present, irrespective of the type of video cables in use. For setup, connect the video output from your DVD player and select its input on the RSX-1065. The OSD will be dis- played as an overlay to the video signal from the DVD player.
Composite and S-Video: With certain ex- ceptions, a system should be connected with either all Composite or all S-Video cables. S-Video signals from sources cannot be sent to a TV set from the RSX-1065 TV MONITOR outputs with a Composite video cable. Con- versely, Composite video signals from sources cannot be sent to a TV set from the RSX-1065 TV MONITOR outputs with an S-Video cable. Therefore, Composite and S-Video connections cannot be “mixed” in a system.
However, both Composite and S-Video cables may be connected from the RSX-1065 TV MONI- TOR outputs to both Composite and S-Video in- puts on a TV or projector. This dual connection from the RSX-1065 will provide limited S-Video capability in a system that is predominantly con- nected with Composite video cables.
When both Composite and S-Video cables are connected from the same source, only S-Video will be available at the RSX-1065 S-Video TV MONITOR outputs. However, the Composite video REC Out will still be available. This dual connection can be used to provide video taping in a system that is predominantly connected with S-Video cables, but also includes a VCR with Composite video.
Audio Source Connections
Connect your audio-only source components to these RCA inputs and outputs:
CD Inputs 
Connect the left and right analog outputs from your CD player to the input jacks labeled CD.
TAPE Inputs and Outputs 
The RSX-1065 provides a pair of inputs and a pair of record outputs for connecting an ana- log audio tape deck.
The analog source signal available for record- ing at the TAPE outputs is selected with the REC button on the front-panel (or the ZONE but- ton on the remote) and its label appears in the display. If the TAPE input signal is selected as the recording source, its signal will not be available at the TAPE output, but will be avail- able at the VIDEO outputs for recording.
Connect the left and right analog outputs from an audio tape deck to the TAPE IN jacks. Connect the TAPE OUT jacks to the inputs on the audio tape deck.
