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RSX-1056 Surround Sound Receiver
VIDEO 1–5 Audio Inputs
Five pair of RCA inputs, labeled VIDEO IN 1
– 5, provide connections for left/right analog
audio signals from five additional source com-
ponents. These inputs have corresponding
video inputs and are used for VCRs, satellite
TV tuners, DVD players, etc. However, they
may also be used for additional audio only
components, simply by omitting the correspond-
ing 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 out-
puts 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-1056 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 signal de-
rived from those channels.
Speaker Outputs
The RSX-1056 has fivebuilt-in amplifiers, two
for the front (right and left), one for the center
channel, and two for the rear surround speakers
(right and left). There are five pairs of bind-
ing post connections (one pair for each speaker)
which accept bare wire, spade lugs, or ba-
nana plug connectors (in some markets).
NOTE
: The RSX-1056 has a speaker redirect
feature which allows you to use the front chan-
nel amplifiersto 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-1056’s line level output signals to
external amplifiers and powered subwoofers.
These outputs are variable level, adjusted by
the RSX-1056 volume control. The eight con-
nectors provide output for: FRONT L & R, CEN-
TER 1 & 2, SURROUND (REAR) L & R, CEN-
TER 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 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 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-1056 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-1056. See
the
Making Connections
section for specific
instructions for each type of component.
The RSX-1056 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. Consider the following
implications for your system configuration:
On Screen Display: The RSX-1056 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-1056 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-1056 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-1056
and the TV monitor, switching inputs on the
TV to take advantage of these features.