Video 1–2 Audio Outputs; Multi Inputs; Speaker Outputs; Preamp Outputs - Rotel RSX-1058 Owner's Manual

they may also be used for additional audio
only components, simply by omitting the cor-
responding video connections.
VIDEO 1–2 Audio Outputs
Two pair of RCA jacks, labeled VIDEO OUT
1 & 2, provide connections for sending line
level left and right analog audio signals for
recording to a VCR.
These connections correspond to the VIDEO
IN 1–2 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 3, 4 & 5. Therefore, in an elaborate
system, hook up all of the VCRs and recording
devices to VIDEO 1–2 and use VIDEO 3, 4 &
5 for playback only components.
NOTE: Video 1–2 can be used for audio-only
tape decks, simply omitting the corresponding
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-1058 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-1058 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).
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NOTE: The RSX-1058 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-1058's line level output signals
to external amplifiers and powered subwoof-
ers. These outputs are variable level, ad-
justed by the RSX-1058 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 connec-
tions. For example, if you only have one center
channel, connect it to the CENTER 1 output. If
you only have one center back channel, con-
nect it to the CB1 output.
ZONE 2–4 Audio Outputs
Three pair of RCA inputs, labeled ZONE OUT,
sending analog audio signals to external am-
plifiers for a remote zones. These outputs can
be configured as either fixed or variable level
using the ZONE 2–4 SETUP menu.
NOTE: Only analog input signals are avail-
able at the Zone 2–4 outputs. Source compo-
nents connected to only the digital inputs are
not available in Zone 2–4.
To configure your system for Zone 2–4 op-
eration, connect the left and right Zone 2, 3
or 4 outputs on the RSX-1058 to the left and
right channel inputs of the amplifier power-
ing the remote speakers in the appropraite ,
using standard RCA audio cables.
Video Inputs & Outputs
These connections are used for connecting
video signals to and from the RSX-1058. See
the Making Connections section for specific
instructions for each type of component.
The RSX-1058 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 ap-
propriate DVI-D cable adapter.
The RSX-1058 provides upscaling and down-
scaling for the various video formats. Com-
posite Video or S-Video video signals can
be upscaled to 480p/576p, 720p, 1080i
and 1080p on HDTV Component or HDMI
monitors by choosing the appropriate output
setting in the VIDEO/HDMI menu.
Also, HDMI or Component input video sig-
nals at 1080i or 720p can be downscaled
to 480p/576p for a HDTV monitor by choos-
ing this output setting in the VIDEO/HDMI
menu.
When the input is 1080p, it cannot be down-
scaled but is pass-through only and is not af-
fected by the output setting.
NOTE: The HDTV Component Video output
is subject to HDCP copy protection. It may not
display 720p or 1080i resolution when the
source signal incorporates copy protection.
Consider the following implications for your
system configuration:
On Screen Display: The RSX-1058 OSD
system is available on the TV monitor, when
using Composite, S-Video, or Component
Video and HDMI connections from the
RSX-1058 outputs to the TV set. OSD menus
are available on all video monitors. But,
the OSD menu video resolution is available
only at 480i/576i for a Composite/S-Video
monitor, and 480p/576p only for a HDTV
monitor. When the monitor is connected by
Component Video only (not together with
HDMI), the OSD is available at 480i/576i.
NOTE: With the RSX-1058, the TV monitor
cannot display the video signal and the OSD
menus at the same time. When the main OSD
setup menus are activated, the video input is
interrupted and restored when the OSD menus
are cancelled. When the temporary OSD is
displayed on the the TV monitor in the case
of Composite or S-Video video input, it is not
related to the video output resolution.
Output Conversion: The RSX-1058 converts
Composite and S-Video signals to Component
Video signals for output to an NTSC or PAL
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