ROTEL RSX-1057 - Manual (Page 17)

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VIDEO 1–5 Audio Inputs
Five pair of RCA inputs, labeled VIDEO IN
1–5, provide connections for left/right ana-
log audio signals from five additional source
components. These inputs have correspond-
ing video inputs and are used for VCRs, sat-
ellite TV tuners, DVD players, etc. However,
they may also be used for additional audio
only components, simply by omitting the cor-
responding video connections.
VIDEO 1–3 Audio Outputs
Three pair of RCA jacks, labeled VIDEO
OUT 1–3, provide connections for sending
line level left and right analog audio signals
for recording to a VCR. .
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 outputs to the same VCR.
NOTE
: There are no analog audio outputs for
VIDEO 4 & 5. Therefore, in an elaborate sys-
tem, hook up all of the VCRs and recording
devices to VIDEO 1–3 and use VIDEO 4 &
5 for playback only components.
NOTE
: Video 1–3 can be used for audio-only
tape decks, simply omitting the correspond-
ing video connections.
MULTI Inputs
A set of RCA inputs accept up to 7.1 chan-
nels of analog signals from a DVD-A or SACD
player. There are inputs for FRONT L & R,
CENTER, SUB, REAR L & R, and CENTER
BACK (CB) 1 & 2.
These inputs bypass all digital processing in
the RSX-1057 and are routed directly to the
Volume control and outputs.
There are two subwoofer options for the MULTI
input. Normally, the .1 channel input is passed
through directly to the subwoofer output. An
optional bass redirect feature duplicates the
7 main channels, sums them, and sends this
mono signal through a 100 Hz analog low
filter to the subwoofer output. This provides
an unaltered analog bypass for the seven
main channels along with a subwoofer sig-
nal derived from those channels.
Speaker Outputs
The RSX-1057 has five built-in amplifiers,
two for the front (right and left), one for the
center channel, and two for the rear sur-
round speakers (right and left). There are five
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-1057 has a speaker redirect
feature which allows you to use the front chan-
nel amplifiers to drive center back speakers
or remote Zone 2 speakers when a separate
power amplifier is used for the front speak-
ers. This feature is configured in the Default
Setup menu.
Preamp Outputs
A group of ten RCA analog audio outputs
sends the RSX-1057’s line level output signals
to external amplifiers and powered subwoof-
ers. These outputs are variable level, ad-
justed by the RSX-1057 volume control. The
ten connectors provide output for: FRONT L
& R, CENTER 1 & 2, SURROUND (REAR) L
& R, CENTER BACK CB1 & CB2, and SUB-
WOOFER 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 ZONE OUT,
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 available
at the Zone 2 outputs. Source components
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 out-
puts on the RSX-1057 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-1057. See
the Making Connections section for specific
instructions for each type of component.
The RSX-1057 provides Composite, S-Video,
Component Video, and HDMI connections.
Composite video connections simplify system
configuration; however, S-Video connections
typically provide better picture quality. Com-
ponent Video or HDMI connections provide
the best signal quality and are required for
HDTV or progressive scanned DVD video.
NOTE
: The HDMI digital connections are
compatible with DVI components with an
appropriate DVI-D cable adapter.
The RSX-1057 provides pass-through HDMI
switching only. It will send an HDMI digital
signal from a source component to the TV
monitor, but cannot convert any other type
of video to HDMI output and cannot display
its On Screen Menus on the HDMI output.
When using the HDMI connections, it is al-
most always necessary to also make connec-
tions using one of the other types.
Consider the following implications for your
system configuration:
On Screen Display: The RSX-1057 OSD
system is available on the TV monitor, when
using Composite, S-Video, or Component
Video connections from the RSX-1057 outputs
to the TV set. The OSD menus cannot be dis-
played when using HDMI connections from
the RSX-1057 to the TV monitor.
NOTE
: When using a progressive scan or 1080i
video signal from the Component Video out-
puts of the RSX-1057, 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 progres-
sive 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 information displays (such as
volume setting, etc.) are not displayed.