Rotel OPERATING THE RSX-1067, Front Panel Overview, Front-panelDisplay, Remote Sensor

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OPERATING

THE RSX-1067

Considering its large number of features, set- tings, and options, the RSX-1067 is remark- ably easy to operate. The key to operating the RSX-1067 is its system of On-Screen Displays (OSD) which guide you through various choices.

The RSX-1067 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-1067, 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-1067 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-1067 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-1067 and the remote. When only one appears, that func- tion is found only on the RSX-1067 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-1067. 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 on the front panel of the RSX-1067 provides information useful for operating the unit. The main portion of the display has two rows of alphanumeric text displays. The top line shows the currently se- lected source input (or frequency display when the AM/FM tuner is selected) on the left and the volume setting on the right. When an AM/ FM preset is tuned, the number of the preset channel appears in the center of the top line.

The second line shows the current surround mode or other settings as they are changed (record source selection, Zone 2 source se- lection, dynamic range settings, RDS/RBDS tuning information, etc.)

Icons along the left side of the display show the current surround mode. Icons along the bottom left of the display show the current digital input. Icons along the right bottom of the dis- play show individual surround channels when configuring the system.

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.

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-1067 in this manual.

Many of the RR-1050 functions duplicate the front panel controls. For that reason, we cover the controls on the remote under appropriate topics throughout this manual. Letters in gray boxes next to the name of a function refers to the labeled illustration of the remote at the front of this manual.

Using the RR-1050

AUDIO Button

To operate the RSX-1067 with the remote, make sure that the AUDIO mode is active by press- ing the AUD button on the remote before you start. If one of the other buttons (CD, TAPE, etc.) is pressed, the remote will control another component, not the RSX-1067. The AUDIO mode will stay active until another DEVICE/ INPUT button is pressed.

Programming the RR-1050 PRELOAD Button

The RR-1050 is programmed at the factory to operate the RSX-1067. Should the AUDIO command set on your RR-1050 not operate the RSX-1067, the programming may have been inadvertently changed. To restore the RSX-1067 programming, press the recessed PRELOAD button on the remote with the tip of a ballpoint pen.

NOTE: Pushing the PRELOAD button will erase all custom programming and learned com- mands, restoring the RR-1050 to its factory condition.

Overview of Buttons and Controls

Remote Control Overview

The RSX-1067 includes a full-function learn- ing remote control that can operate the RSX-1067 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

This section provides a basic overview of the buttons and controls on the front panel and the remote control. Detailed instructions on the use of these buttons a provided in the more complete operating instructions in the follow- ing sections. Buttons or controls identified with a number appear on the front panel. Those identified with a letter appear on the remote control. When both a number and a letter appear, the control is duplicated on both the front panel and the remote control.