Rotel RSX-1057 Owner's Manual

Rotel RSX-1057 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s manual RSX-1057 Surround Sound Receiver ��������������������������������� ������� ������ � � � � � ������ ���� �� ����� ����� ������ ������ ������ ������ ������ ����� � ��� ����� � � � � � ������ ���� ������ ��� ���� ����� ���...
  • Page 2 MEMORY MODE Neo 6 Rotel products are designed to comply with international directives on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment and the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The crossed wheelie bin symbol indicates compliance and that the products must be appropriately recycled or processed in accordance with these directives.
  • Page 3: Fcc Information

    Use only accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with a cart, stand, rack, bracket or shelf system recommended by Rotel. Use caution when moving the unit in a stand or rack to avoid injury from a tip-over.
  • Page 4: Controls And Connections

    RSX-1057 Surround Sound Receiver 1: Controls and Connections � � ������� � � � � � � � � � �� �� �� ����������� �������� ����� ���� � �������� ����� ��� � �������� ����� ������������ ��� ����� ������������� ����������� �������...
  • Page 5: Rr-1060 Remote

    GOTO � SCAN P-TUN INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 TV/VCR RECORD ASPECT DISP OUTPUT POWER SETUP � Turn off the RSX-1057 and the entire system before making connections! English � � � � MUTE MENU � � � DISC5 �...
  • Page 6: Connecting The Speakers

    RSX-1057 Surround Sound Receiver 3: Connecting the Speakers ����������� �������� ����� ���� � �������� ����� ��� � �������� ����� ������������ ��� ����� ������������� ������� ������� ������� ������� � � � � � ������� ������������������ � � � � � �...
  • Page 7: Digital Video Connections

    4: Digital Video Connections ����������� ������� �������� ����� ���� � �������� ����� ��� � �������� ����� ������������ ��� ����� ������������� ����������� ������� ������� ������� ������� ������� � � � � � ������������������ � � � � � � � � �...
  • Page 8: Tv Analog Connections

    RSX-1057 Surround Sound Receiver 5: TV Analog Connections ����������� �������� ����� ���� � �������� ����� ��� � �������� ����� ������������ ��� ����� ������������� ������� ������� ������� ������� � � � � � ������� ������������������ � � � � � �...
  • Page 9: Dvd-A Or Sacd Player Connections

    7: DVD-A or SACD Player Connections ����������� �������� ����� ���� � �������� ����� ��� � �������� ����� ������������ ��� ����� ������������� ������� ������� ������� ������� � � � � � ������� ������������������ � � � � � � � � �...
  • Page 10: Vcr Analog Connections

    RSX-1057 Surround Sound Receiver 9: VCR Analog Connections ����������� �������� ����� ���� � �������� ����� ��� � �������� ����� ������������ ��� ����� ������������� ������� ������� ������� ������� � � � � � ������� ������������������ � � � � � �...
  • Page 11: Audio Recorder Connections

    �������� � �� ����� ������� �� ������� ����� ���� �������� ����� 12: AM and FM Antennae Connections MONITOR OUT SURROUND SOUND HDMI RECEIVER MODEL NO. : RSX-1057 POWER CONSUMPTION: 450 WATTS DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL COAXIAL OPTICAL ANTENNA COMPONENT VIDEO IN COMPOSITE IN...
  • Page 12: On-Screen Menus

    RSX-1057 Surround Sound Receiver 13: On-Screen Menus ���������������������� ������������������ �������������������� ������������������� �������������������������� ���������������������� ��������������� ���������������� �������������������������� �������������������������� �������������������� ��������������� ����������������������������� �������������������� ���������������������� ���������������� �������������� ��������������������������� ������������������ ������������ �������������������� ������������������������� ������������������������������ ��������������������� � ��������������� ���������������� � ������������ �������������������� ��������������� ����������������������������� ��������������������...
  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Contents Boxed numbers refer to RSX-1057 illustration. Boxed letters refer to RR-1060 illustration. FCC Information ...3 Caution ...3 Important Safety Instructions ... 3 1: Controls and Connections ...4 2: RR-1060 Remote ...5 3: Connecting the Speakers ...6 4: Digital Video Connections ...7 5: TV Analog Connections ...8...
  • Page 14 RSX-1057 Surround Sound Receiver TUNE Button PRESET Button P-TUN Button ...25 SCAN Button ...25 RDS/RBDS Buttons ...25 Basic Operations ... 25 Power and Standby On/Off ...25 Volume Adjustments ...26 Muting the Sound ...26 Selecting Inputs ... 26 Input Buttons ...26 Selecting a Source Input from the Front Panel ...26...
  • Page 15: About Rotel

    Their comments keep the company true to its goal - the pursuit of equipment that is musical, reliable and affordable. All of us at Rotel, thank you for buying this product and hope it will bring you many years of enjoyment.
  • Page 16: Unpacking

    DVD player’s digital outputs to the RSX-1057, using either the op- tical or coax inputs. The outputs of RSX-1057 are sent to up to five speakers or to optional power amplifier(s) with standard RCA cables from preamp audio outputs.
  • Page 17: Video 1–5 Audio Inputs

    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.
  • Page 18: Video 1–5 Composite Video Inputs

    Composite outputs and vice versa. No other video formats can be converted to HDMI signals. For maximum convenience, connect the RSX-1057 to the TV monitor with Component Video connections. : When a video input is selected for pro-...
  • Page 19: Zone Out Video Output

    • TV monitors with DVI-D connections can usually be connected to the HDMI out- put of the RSX-1057 with the use of an appropriate 24-pin DVI-HMDI adaptor. However, there are occasionally some in- compatibilities with older DVI-D equipped monitors.
  • Page 20: Rem In Jacks

    RSX-1057 Surround Sound Receiver To use the remote turn on feature, connect one of the RSX-1057’s 12V TRIG OUT jacks to the 12 volt trigger input of a Rotel amplifier, using a cable with mono 3.5 mm mini-plugs on both ends. The +12 V DC signal appears at the “tip”...
  • Page 21: Dvd-A Or Sacd Player

    Video and/or HDMI video connec- tions from the tuner. If the tuner has a DVI-D output, this can usually be connected to the HDMI input on the RSX-1057 using a DVI- HDMI adapter. Connect a set of Component Video cables...
  • Page 22: Speakers

    The RSX-1057 HDMI connections conform to the Version 1.1 standard. You can usually connect the HDMI output of the RSX-1057 to a monitor with DVI-D inputs by using an appropriate HDMI-DVI adapter. : In order for HDMI signals to be displayed...
  • Page 23: Am Antenna

    AM radio signals. Remove this antenna from the box and locate it near the RSX-1057. It can be tacked to a wall, using the mounting tab provided. Alternatively, you can fold the center portion of the antenna to form a tabletop stand.
  • Page 24: Audio Button

    Using the RR-1060 AUDIO Button To operate the RSX-1057 with the remote, make sure that the AUDIO mode is active by pressing the AUD button on the remote be- fore you start. If one of the other buttons (CD, TAPE, etc.) is pressed, the remote will control...
  • Page 25: Tune Button

    ENTER Button The ENTER button is used to confirm and memorize various settings in the setup and operation of the RSX-1057. Its use is described in detail in the relevant sections. BAND Buttons Press either of the BAND buttons to toggle between AM and FM reception.
  • Page 26: Volume Adjustments

    RSX-1057 Surround Sound Receiver Volume Adjustments The listening volume of the RSX-1057 can be ad- justed from the front panel or the remote. Front Panel: Rotate the front panel VOL- UME knob clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease.
  • Page 27: Overview Of Surround Formats

    Overview of Surround Formats To get the best performance from your RSX-1057, it helps to understand the many surround sound formats available today, to know which decoding process to use for a particular recording, and how to select it. This section provides basic background informa- tion about surround sound formats.
  • Page 28: Dts Neo:6

    The RSX-1057 also features Rotel XS (eXtend- ed Surround) processing provides extended surround performance on 6.1 and 7.1 chan- nel systems. The key benefit of Rotel XS is that it works at all times with all multichan- nel digital signals, even those that might not...
  • Page 29: Other Digital Formats

    CDs. These discs, labeled HDCD, can be played on standard CD players. Howev- er, when the digital signal is decoded using an HDCD decoder like that in the RSX-1057, they will provide exceptional musical repro- duction. DTS Music 5.1 Discs: These discs are a variation of audio CDs that include a DTS 5.1...
  • Page 30: Dolby Digital 5.1 Discs Dolby Digital Surround Ex Discs

    In a 6.1ch or 7.1 ch system, you can also choose Dolby Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Cin- ema (7.1ch only), or Rotel XS processing for center back channels. : In addition to the options that follow, you...
  • Page 31: Dts 5.1 Discs

    DTS decoding is auto-detected and cannot be overridden. You may, however, select a 2 channel downmix of 5.1 channel record- ings or add Rotel XS center back processing for 5.1 channel discs. : In addition to the options that follow,...
  • Page 32: Analog Stereo

    CD players, FM tuners, VCRs, tape decks, etc. Analog stereo inputs require a choice about how the signal is routed through the RSX-1057. One option is the analog bypass mode. In this mode, the stereo signal is routed directly to the volume control and the outputs.
  • Page 33: Contour/Tone Settings

    See the RDS section of this manual for detailed information. : The RSX-1057 comes configured for tun- NOTE ing in the market where you purchased it (N. America or Europe). To change this default setting, see the information on the DEFAULT SETUP on-screen menu later in this manual.
  • Page 34: Memory Button

    See the next section for detailed instructions. NUMERIC Buttons: Station Presets The RSX-1057 can store up to 30 station presets for recall at any time using the NU- MERIC buttons on the front panel. To memo- rize a station: 1.
  • Page 35: Scan Button

    PRESET 1 and continue to PRESET 30. RDS and RBDS Tuning The Rotel RSX-1057 is equipped with RDS (Radio Data Systems) reception capabilities for Europe and RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data Service) capabilities for the United States.
  • Page 36: Zone 2 Operation

    • The RR-1060 remote control supplied with the RSX-1057 will operate Zone 2 if used with a repeater system from the remote zone. It can also be programmed to op- erate Rotel source components via the RSX-1057’s IR OUT jack.
  • Page 37: Setup

    SETUP The RSX-1057 features two types of infor- mation displays to help operate the system. The first consists of simple status displays that appear on the TV screen and/or front panel display whenever primary settings (Volume, Input, etc.) are changed. These status displays are self-explanatory.
  • Page 38: Configuring Inputs

    RSX-1057 Surround Sound Receiver Configuring Inputs A key step in setting up the RSX-1057 is to configure each source input using the INPUT SETUP screens. Configuring the inputs allows you to set defaults for a number of settings including the type of input connector, the...
  • Page 39: Multi Input Setup

    INPUT SETUP menu, the available options change to reflect the fact that these inputs are direct analog inputs and bypass the RSX-1057’s digital processing. The INPUT, CINEMA EQ, and DEFAULT MODE options are not available since these are all digitally implemented features.
  • Page 40: Dts Neo:6

    – subwoofers and/or large speakers. For optimum performance, you must tell the RSX-1057 the number of speak- ers in your system and how bass should be distributed among them.
  • Page 41: Speaker Setup

    SUBWOOFER:Yes ADVANCED:Enter MAIN MENU The SPEAKER SETUP menu is used to con- figure the RSX-1057 for use with your specif- ic loudspeakers and to determine the bass management configuration as described in the previous overview. The menu is accessed from the MAIN menu.
  • Page 42: Subwoofer Setup

    RSX-1057 Surround Sound Receiver would select 60Hz for the front speakers on this line. This setting ONLY affects redirected bass and does not affect the LFE channel in any way. The OFF setting (available only for the subwoofer) sends a full-range signal to your subwoofer so that you can use its built- in low-pass filter.
  • Page 43: Test Tone

    The RSX-1057 makes setting the delay time for each speaker very easy. Simply measure the distance (in feet or meters) from your seating position to each speaker in your system.
  • Page 44: Contour Setup

    TURN ON VOL: Specifies a default volume level to be used each time the RSX-1057 is activated. You can select LAST to have the RSX-1057 power up with the last previously used volume setting.
  • Page 45: Zone 2 Setup

    VOLUME SETUP: configures the Zone 2 outputs for VARIABLE or FIXED volume lev- els. VARIABLE allows control of the volume settings in Zone 2 from the RSX-1057 front panel or from a remote control/IR repeater in Zone 2. FIXED output disables the Zone 2 volume control.
  • Page 46: More Information

    RSX-1057 Surround Sound Receiver To memorize USER DEFAULT settings: Many of the current configuration settings can be stored as a USER DEFAULT, which can be activated at any time from this menu screen. To save the current settings as a USER DE-...
  • Page 47: Specifications

    1 mm clearance on all sides for unit to unit toler- ances. All specifications are accurate at the time of print- ing. Rotel reserves the right to make improve- ments without notice. Rotel and the Rotel HiFi logo are registered trade- marks of The Rotel Co, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan. English...
  • Page 48 082 OM-RSX-1057 033006 English The Rotel Co. Ltd. 10-10 Shinsen-Cho Shibuya-Ku Tokyo 150-0045 Japan Phone: +81 3-5458-5325 Fax: +81 3-5458-5310 Rotel of America 54 Concord Street North Reading, MA 01864-2699 Phone: +1 978-664-3820 Fax: +1 978-664-4109 Rotel Europe Dale Road...

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