RSX-1065Surround Sound Receiver
Route the wires from the RSX-1065 to the speak- ers. Leave enough slack so you can move the components to allow access to the speaker con- nectors. If you are using banana plugs, con- nect them to the wires and then plug into the backs of the binding posts. The collars of the binding posts should be screwed in all the way (clockwise). If you are using terminal lugs, connect them to the wires. If you are attach- ing bare wires directly to the binding posts, separate the wire conductors and strip back the insulation from the end of each conduc- tor. Be careful not to cut into the wire strands. Unscrew the binding post collars. Place the connector lug or the twisted bare wire around the binding post shaft. Turn the collars clock- wise to clamp the connector lug or wire firmly in place.
NOTE: Be sure that no loose wire strands can touch adjacent wires or connectors.
RCA Preamp Outputs 
There are ten RCA preamp audio outputs: FRONT (LEFT/ RIGHT), CENTER (1/2), SUR-
ROUND REAR (LEFT/RIGHT), CENTER BACK (CB1/CB2), and SUBWOOFER (1/2). Use these outputs to send the RSX-1065’s output signals to powered speakers or external am- plifiers used in place of one or more of the internal amplifiers.
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, you would connect it to the CENTER 1 output. If you only have one cen- ter back channel, you would connect it to the CB1 output.
To hook up a powered subwoofer,
connect a standard RCA audio cable from the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack to the input on the subwoofer’s power amp.
To hook up the RCA main audio out-
puts, connect an audio cable from each output to the input of the amplifier channel that will power the corresponding speaker. In a full home theater system, you will need to make six dif- ferent connections corresponding to the six speakers (left front, center front, right front, left surround, right surround, and subwoofer).
Make sure that you have each output connected to the correct amplifier channel (front right, left rear, etc.).
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Antenna Connections
The RSX-1065 requires two antennas to receive radio signals, one for AM and one for FM. Most users will get acceptable reception us- ing the indoor antennas which are supplied with the RSX-1065. Instructions for hooking up these antennas follow.
NOTE: If you are some distance from the ra- dio transmitters, you may use an outdoor an- tenna to improve reception. Outdoor antenna systems can be dangerous if they are not prop- erly grounded and should be installed by a professional contractor familiar with the elec- trical code requirements in your local area.
AM Loop Antenna 
The RSX-1065 includes a plastic loop antenna to receive AM radio signals. Remove this antenna from the box and locate it near the RSX-1065. 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 pair of screw termi- nals labeled AM LOOP, attaching one wire to each terminal. It does not matter which wire attaches 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 termi- nals in place of the loop antenna.
FM Wire Antenna 
The RSX-1065 is supplied with a T-shaped in- door FM antenna. Connect the attached coax F-type plug to one of the FM antenna connec- tors on the RSX-1065. For best reception, un- fold 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.
Power and Miscellaneous Connections
AC Input 
Your RSX-1065 is configured at the factory for the proper AC line voltage in the country where you purchased it (USA: 115 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 receptacle on the back of the unit.
See the POWER SWITCH heading in the BASIC CONTROLS section of this manual for infor- mation about turning the unit on and off.
NOTE: Memorized settings and video labels will be stored for up to one month if the RSX-1065 is disconnected from AC power.
Accessory Power Outlets 
(North American version)
The RSX-1065 has two switched outlets on the back panel. Power is available from these outlets when the RSX-1065 is turned on. These outlets can provide up to a total of 200 watts. They are appropriate for supplying power to signal sources, such as CD players, tuners, or tape decks. They should not be used for power amplifiers. Connecting components that will draw more than 200 watts to these outputs could damage the RSX-1065.
12V TRIGGER Connections 
Several Rotel amplifiers offer the option of turning them on and off using a 12 volt trig- ger signal. These two connections provide this 12 volt trigger signal. When the RSX-1065 is activated, a 12 volt DC signal appears at these connectors and will turn on amplifiers. When the RSX-1065 is put in STANDBY mode, the trigger signal is interrupted and the amplifi- ers will turn off.
