ROTEL 7.1 Surround Sound Receiver RSX-1067 - Manual (Page 11)

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Speaker Outputs
The RSX-1067 has seven built-in amplifiers, two
for the front (right and left), one for the center
channel, and two for the rear surround speakers
(right and left) and two for center back speakers
(1 & 2). There are seven pairs of binding post
connections (one pair for each speaker) which
accept bare wire, spade lugs, or banana plug
connectors (in some markets).
NOTE : The RSX-1067 has a speaker redirect
feature which allows you to use either the
front channel amplifiers or the center back
channel amplifiers to drive remote Zone 2
speakers when then amplifier channels are
not needed for the main room. This feature is
configured in the Default Setup menu.
Preamp Outputs
A group of ten RCA analog audio outputs sends
the RSX-1067’s line level output signals to
external amplifiers and powered subwoofers.
These outputs are variable level, adjusted by
the RSX-1067 volume control. The eight con-
nectors provide output for: FRONT L & R, CEN-
TER 1 & 2, SURROUND L & R, CENTER BACK
CB1 & CB2, and SUBWOOFER 1 & 2.
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, connect it to the CENTER 1
output. If you only have one center back chan-
nel, connect it to the CB1 output.
ZONE 2 Audio Outputs
A pair of RCA inputs, labeled AUDIO OUT/
ZONE 2, sending analog audio signals to an
external amplifier for a remote zone. These
outputs can be configured as either fixed or
variable level using the ZONE 2 SETUP menu.
NOTE : Only analog input signals are avail-
able at the Zone 2 outputs. Source compo-
nents connected to only the digital inputs are
not available in Zone 2.
To configure your system for Zone 2 opera-
tion, connect the left and right Zone 2
outputs
on the RSX-1067 to the left and right channel
inputs of the amplifier powering the remote
speakers, using standard RCA audio cables.
Video Inputs & Outputs
These connections are used for connecting
video signals to and from the RSX-1067. See
the
Making Connections section for specific
instructions for each type of component.
The RSX-1067 provides Composite, S-Video,
and Component Video connections. Composite
video connections simplify system configura-
tion; however, S-Video connections typically
provide better picture quality. Component Video
connections are required for HDTV or progres-
sive scanned DVD video. Be aware of the fol-
lowing implications for the configuration of your
system:
On Screen Display: The RSX-1067 OSD
system is available on the TV monitor, regardless
of what type of connection is made from the
TV MONITOR outputs to the TV set.
NOTE : When using a progressive scan or 1080i
video signal from the Component Video in-
puts, the TV monitor cannot display the video
signal and the OSD menus at the same time.
A “progressive” setting in the Other Options
setup menu allows the use of the main OSD
setup menus, even with progressive or HDTV
signals. When the main OSD setup menus are
activated, the progressive scan video input is
interrupted and restored when the OSD menus
are cancelled. The temporary OSD informa-
tion displays (such as volume setting, etc.) are
not displayed.
Output Conversion: The RSX-1067 con-
verts composite and S-Video signals to Com-
ponent Video signals for output to an NTSC
or PAL standard TV monitor. For maximum con-
venience, connect the RSX-1067 to the TV moni-
tor with Component Video connections. S-Video
signals cannot be converted to composite out-
puts and vice versa.
NOTE : When a video input is selected for pro-
gressive mode on the Other Options menu,
the conversion from composite or S-Video to
Component Video output is not available for
this input. The conversion from composite or
S-VIDEO to Component Video output is only
available for the other video inputs.
Many digital HDTV monitors adjust scan rates
and other video parameters depending on the
type of input connection. You may wish to make
multiple connections between the RSX-1067
and the TV monitor, switching inputs on the
TV to take advantage of these features.
VIDEO 1–5
Composite Video Inputs
Five inputs accepts standard composite video
signals from source components using stan-
dard 75 ohm RCA video cables.
VIDEO 1–3
Composite Video Outputs
Three RCA jacks, labeled COMPOSITE VIDEO
OUT 1–3, provide connections for sending
composite video signals for recording on a
VCR or other recording device.
These connections correspond to the VIDEO
IN 1-3 connections. Make sure that you are
consistent. If you hook up a particular VCR to
the VIDEO 1 inputs, hook up the VIDEO 1 output
to the same VCR.
NOTE
: The RSX-1067 cannot convert S-Video
or Component Video signals to composite
video. Therefore, only signals received at the
composite video inputs are available at these
outputs.
VIDEO 1–5 S-Video Inputs
Five inputs, labeled S-VIDEO IN 1–5 accept
S-Video signals from source components.
VIDEO 1–3 S-Video Outputs
Three S-VIDEO jacks, labeled S-VIDEO OUT
1–3, provide connections for sending S-Video
signals for recording on a VCR or other re-
cording device.
These connections correspond to the VIDEO
IN 1-3 connections. Make sure that you are
consistent. If you hook up a particular VCR to
the VIDEO 1 inputs, hook up the VIDEO 1 output
to the same VCR.
NOTE : The RSX-1067 cannot convert compos-
ite video or Component Video signals to
S-Video. Only signals received at the S-Video
inputs are available at these outputs.