Rotel About Rotel, Getting Started, RX-1050 AM/FM Stereo Receiver, Key Features, Unpacking

RX-1050AM/FM Stereo Receiver

About Rotel

A family whose passionate interest in music led them to manufacture high fidelity compo- nents of uncompromising quality founded Rotel over 40 years ago. Through the years that passion has remained undiminished and the family goal of providing exceptional value for audiophiles and music lovers regardless of their budget, is shared by all Rotel employees.

The engineers work as a close team, listen- ing to, and fine tuning each new product until it reaches their exacting musical standards. They are free to choose components from around the world in order to make that prod- uct the best they can. You are likely to find capacitors from the United Kingdom and Germany, semi conductors from Japan or the United States, while toroidal power transformers are manufactured in Rotel’s own factory.

Rotel’s reputation for excellence has been earned through hundreds of good reviews and awards from the most respected reviewers in the industry, who listen to music every day. Their comments keep the company true to its goal - the pursuit of equipment that is musi- cal, reliable and affordable.

All of us at Rotel, thank you for buying this product and hope it will bring you many hours of enjoyment.

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Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RX-1050 AM/FM Stereo Receiver. The RX-1050 is three products in one:

•Full-featured audio/video control center for analog audio and video source components

•A high-quality AM/FM tuner with 30 sta- tion presets, direct access tuning, and auto- tuning.

•A high power 2-channel amplifier.

Key Features

•Rotel’s Balanced Design Concept combines advanced circuit board layout, comprehen- sive parts evaluation, and extensive listening tests for superior sound and long term re- liability.

•Independent selection of source inputs for listening and recording.

•Zone 2 output with independent input se- lection and volume adjustments for multi- zone custom installations along with IR- repeater capability for operation from the remote zone.

•Customizable labels for source inputs.

•A and B speaker outputs

•Headphone output.

•Preout and Main In connections.

•Universal remote control to operate the RX-1050 and seven other components.

Unpacking

Remove the unit carefully from its packing. Look for the handheld remote control and other accessories. Save the packing and box as it will protect the RX-1050 if you move or need to return it for maintenance.

Placement

Place the RX-1050 on a solid, dry, level sur- face away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, high humidity, or strong vibrations.

The RX-1050 can generate considerable heat during normal operation. Do not block its ventilation openings. Allow a minimum of 10 cm (4 inches) of unobstructed open space around the unit. If installed in a cabinet, make sure that there is adequate ventilation.

Make sure the RX-1050 is close to the other components in your audio/video system and, if possible, place it on its own shelf. This will make initial cable routing, hookup, and any subsequent system changes easier. It also minimizes potential interference or heat buildup from other components.

Make sure there is enough room behind the RX-1050 for easy hookup. Remember, you are connecting many other components to this unit and you’ll probably need more space than you think.

Don’t stack other objects (components or other items) on top of the RX-1050. Don’t let water fall into the RX-1050 as this could damage delicate circuitry.

We suggest you look over the RX-1050’s front and rear panels before you start connecting other components. The explanations in this manual will help you get familiar with the unit’s connections, features, and controls.

Most functions are duplicated on the front-panel and on the remote. A few are found only on one or the other. Throughout this manual, num- bers in gray boxes refer to the RX-1050 illus- tration at the front of this manual. Letters refer to the RR-939B remote illustration. When both appear, the function is found on both the RX-1050 and the remote. When only one ap- pears, that function is found only on the RX-1050 or the remote.