Rear Panel; Tv Monitor Output; Speaker Outputs; Cable Selection - Rotel RX-1052 Owner's Manual

CONNECTIONS
Connecting the RX-1052 to your system is
straightforward. Just take your time and check
each connection before proceeding to the next.
The RX-1052 includes two pairs of speaker
connections to the built-in stereo power am-
plifier, so that you can drive "A" speakers or
"B" speakers. In addition, a composite video
output connects the unit to your TV monitor for
the display of video sources.
Each of the source components (VCR, TV set-
top box, tape recorder, CD player) in the sys-
tem is connected to the RX-1052 inputs with
a pair of standard RCA cables for analog
audio. A composite video input is provided
for four of the source components.
In addition to the connections for the main
system, there are analog audio outputs plus
a composite video output for three additional
zones. This allows the use of the RX-1052 to
distribute audio and video signals to remote
locations throughout the house.
The supplied AM and FM antennae are con-
nected to the antenna inputs.
Finally, the AC power cord is plugged into the
back panel of the RX-1052 and then into an
AC wall outlet.
There are many ways to configure and hookup
an audio/video system. It is not possible to
cover every configuration in this manual; there-
fore, we describe the typical connections that
will work well in a majority of situations.
: Do not plug any system component
NOTE
into an AC source until all connections have
been properly made.

Cable selection

Use standard audio cables with RCA connec-
tors for all analog audio connections. Use the
following color code:
Left channel audio: white
Right channel audio: red
For composite video signals, use a single 75
ohm video cable with an RCA connector at
each end. Use the following standard color
code:
Composite video: yellow
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: Do not use standard audio cables in
NOTE
place of 75 ohm video cables. Audio cables
will usually pass the signal, but will degrade
the quality.
When making signal connections, follow the
color codes carefully at both ends of each cable.

Rear Panel

This section provides a short overview of the
connections on the rear panel of the RX-1052.
Detailed instructions for hooking up each type
of component are provided in the following
section.
Phono Inputs
Phono Ground
These inputs accept left/right analog audio
signals from a standard moving magnet phono
cartridge and a ground connection for the
turntable.

CD Inputs

These inputs accept left and right analog sig-
nals from a CD player.

Tape Inputs and Outputs

The RX-1052 provides a set of audio tape
connections (labeled TAPE) with a pair of in-
puts and a pair of record outputs that provide
a signal for recording.
VIDEO 1 – 2
Inputs/Outputs
There are two sets of connections for video
source components. Each group includes a
pair of RCA analog audio inputs and outputs
at the bottom and an RCA composite video
input and output at the top. The outputs send
audio and video signals for recording to a VCR.
: These video source input/outputs may
NOTE
also be used for an audio-only source. Sim-
ply omit the video connections.
VIDEO 3 – 4 Inputs
These two audio/video inputs allow connec-
tion of additional video components such as
a play-only VCR, DVD player, LaserDisc player,
or DSS satellite receiver. There are no outputs
for sending a record out signal to these com-
ponents. These video source inputs may also
be used for an audio-only source. Simply omit
the video connection.
: When using a Rotel DVD player, con-
NOTE
nect it to the VIDEO 4 inputs. This allows us-
ing the supplied remote to operate the basic
transport functions of the Rotel DVD player.

TV Monitor Output

The video output of the RX-1052 sends the video
signal to your TV monitor. Connect the TV
MONITOR output to an RCA composite video
input on your television monitor. Whatever input
source is selected on the RX-1052 will appear
on screen.

Speaker Outputs

The RX-1052 has a built-in stereo amplifier to
power left and right speakers. There are two
pairs of connections on the back panel which
allow you to connect two pairs of speakers
(A and B) and select them with front-panel
buttons.
: The combined speaker impedance must
NOTE
be a minimum of 4 ohms. If you are driving
just one pair of speakers (A or B connections),
use speakers with a nominal impedance of 4
ohms or higher. If you are driving two pairs
of speakers (A and B) simultaneously, use
speakers rated at 8 ohms or higher.
Zone 2–4 Outputs
Three sets of output connections distribute stereo
audio and composite signals to three remote
zones. Each zone has left and right pre-amp
level audio outputs plus a composite video
output for connection of a TV monitor.
AM Antenna
The RX-1052 includes a loop antenna to re-
ceive AM radio signals. The twin wires from
this loop antenna are connected to the AM
LOOP connectors.
FM Antenna
The RX-1052 is supplied with a T-shaped indoor
FM antenna. Connect the attached coax F-type
plug to the FM antenna connector on the
RX-1052.
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