Multi Zone Operation

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NOTE: You can also adjust the volume level for the remote channels using the Setup Menu. Follow step 1 shown above. Then in step 2 select “Z2 VOL”, “Z3 VOL” or “Z4 VOL”. However it is easier to make zone volume ad- justments by using the SEL button on the front panel. See the “Controlling Remote Zones from the Main Room” section later in this manual.

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You can set each remote zone to have ei- ther a variable or fixed volume. If a zone is set for a fixed volume level you cannot ad- just the volume level using the Whenever the zone is turned on the volume level will be at the level you set.

1.With the RX-1052 on, press the SPKR B, TUNE/PRESET, and MONO buttons on the front panel simultaneously.

2.Use the CD and VIDEO 3 buttons on the front panel as up/down cursor keys to

scroll through the options until the front panel display reads “Z2 VOL”, “Z3 VOL” or “Z4 VOL”.

3.If you are setting the zone for a fixed vol- ume level, adjust the volume control on the front panel or remote to set the volume level for the zone. The new setting appears in the display.

4.Use the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 4 buttons on the front panel as left and right cursor keys to select “FIX” or “VARI”.

4.Use the CD and VIDEO 3 buttons on the front panel as up/down cursor keys to scroll through the options until SAVE is displayed.

5.Use the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 4 buttons on the front panel as left and right cursor keys to select SAVE YES to store the new settings and exit.

If you do not wish to save the new setting, repeat step 5, but select SAVE NO Then use the CD and VIDEO 3 buttons to scroll through the options until EXIT is displayed. Then use the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 4 buttons to select YES if you want to leave the Setup Menu, or NO if you want to make additonal changes in the Setup Menu.

Restoring the Original Labels and Default Settings

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To clear all custom labels and restore the origi- nal defaults:

1.With the RX-1052 on, press the SPKR B, TUNE/PRESET, and MONO buttons on the front panel simultaneously.

2.Use the CD and VIDEO 3 buttons on the front panel as up/down cursor keys to scroll through the options until the word SAVE is displayed.

3.Use the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 4 buttons on the front panel as left/right cursor keys to change from SAVE NO to SAVE YES to restore all default settings and labels.

CAUTION: This procedure deletes all cus- tom labels and station presets.

Multi Zone Operation

The RX-1052 provides multi-room capability, allowing you to enjoy music and operate the system in three remote zones (ZONES 2, 3, and 4) in addition to the main room. From the remote zones, you can select a source com- ponent (independent from the source playing in the main room), adjust the volume level in the remote zone, and operate the source components.

To use the multi zone capability, you need addi- tional components: a pair of speakers installed in each remote zone, an amplifier to drive them, an optional TV monitor for video signals, and a third-party IR repeater system.

Remote zones can be controlled from the main room using RX-1052’s ZONE and SEL buttons and the remote control +/– buttons. Operation from the remote zone requires an infrared re- peater system (Xantech, Niles, etc.) which re- lays infrared remote control commands from remote to the ZONE 2–4 IR IN connectors on the back of the RX-1052.

Several points about multi zone function:

The remote control supplied with the RX-1052 will operate the remote zones if used with a repeater system from the re- mote zone. It can also be programmed to operate Rotel CD and DVD players via the RX-1052’s IR OUT jack.

Any source component connected to the RX-1052’s inputs can be sent to the Zone 2 – 4 outputs. EACH ZONE operates in- dependently. You can select a different source or adjust the volume in one zone without affecting the MAIN outputs or the other zones in any way.

Avoid sending the same infrared command to the RX-1052 front panel sensor and a remote zone repeater at the same time. This means that remote zones must be in a different room from the RX-1052.

Remote Zone Power On/Off

Once master power is applied to the unit by pressing the rear panel POWER switch, the RX-1052 provides independent power on/off operation for both zones. Pressing the remote control ON/OFF buttons in the main room ac- tivates or deactivates the RX-1052 in the main room only and has no effect on the remote zones. Conversely, activating or deactivating a remote zone has no effect on the main lis- tening room or the other zones.

To turn off all zones, press and hold the OFF button. Placing the rear panel master POWER switch in the OFF position completely shuts off the unit, for all zones.

NOTE: For proper power on and off opera- tion with Zone 2, the RX-1052’s power mode should be set to the factory default STANDBY setting or to the DIRECT setting using the Set- ting Power Mode procedure.

Controlling Remote Zones from the Main Room

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You can control Zones 2 – 4 from the main room using front panel or remote control buttons to activate or deactivate a zone, change inputs, and adjust the volume. Controlling a remote zone from the main room is accomplished by pressing the SEL button, putting the RX-1052 in multi zone control mode temporarily. Press the button repeatedly until the desired zone is shown in the front panel display, during which time you can use the front panel VOL- UME control, INPUT buttons, or +/– buttons to change the zone settings.

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