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RSX-1056 Surround Sound Receiver
Zone 2 Operation
The RSX-1056 provides Zone 2 multi-room
capability, allowing you to enjoy music and
operate the system from a second room. From
the remote location, you can select a source
component (independent from the source play-
ing in the main room), adjust the volume level
in the remote zone, and operate the source
components.
To use the Zone 2 capability, you need addi-
tional components: a pair of speakers installed
in the remote zone, an amplifier to drive them,
an optional TV monitor for video signals, and
a third-party IR repeater system.
Zone 2 can be controlled from the main room
using RSX-1056’s front panel or remote con-
trol ZONE button. Operation from the remote
zone requires the installation of an infrared
repeater system (Xantech, Niles, etc.) which
relays infrared remote control commands from
Zone 2 to the ZONE REM IN connector on
the back of the RSX-1056.
Several points to keep in mind about the Zone
2 function:
• There are two options for the Zone 2 out-
put level, selectable from the OSD configu-
ration menu. VARIABLE output provides full
adjustment of the volume level. FIXED out-
put disables the Zone 2 volume control with
the output permanently set to a specified level.
This might be useful for sending a line level
signal to a preamp or integrated amp with
its own volume control or to a distribution
amplifier with multiple volume controls.
• The RR-1050 remote control supplied with
the RSX-1056 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-1056's IR OUT jack.
• Any source component connected to the
RSX-1056's analog inputs can be sent to
the Zone 2 outputs. ZONE 2 operates in-
dependently of the main room. You can
select a different source or adjust Zone 2
volume without affecting the MAIN outputs
in any way.
• Avoid sending the same infrared command
to the RSX-1056 front panel sensor and a
Zone 2 repeater at the same time. This
means that Zone 2 must be in a different
room from the RSX-1056.
Zone 2 Power On/Off
Once master power is applied to the unit by
pressing the rear panel POWER switch but-
ton, the RSX-1056 provides independent power
on/off operation for both zones. Pressing the
remote control ON/OFF buttons in the main
room activates or deactivates the RSX-1056
in the main room only and has no effect on
Zone 2. Conversely, activating or deactivat-
ing Zone 2 has no effect on the main listen-
ing room. However, placing the rear panel
master POWER switch in the OFF position com-
pletely shuts off the unit, for both zones.
NOTE
: For proper power on and off opera-
tion with Zone 2, the RSX-1056’s power mode
should be set to the factory default STANDBY
setting or to the DIRECT setting using the Other
Options menu described in the Setup section
of this manual.
Controlling Zone 2
from the Main Room
You can control Zone 2 from the main room
using front panel or remote control buttons to
activate or deactivate Zone 2, change input
sources, and adjust the volume. Controlling
Zone 2 from the main room is accomplished
by pressing the ZONE button on the front panel
or remote, putting the RSX-1056 in Zone 2 con-
trol mode temporarily. When the Zone 2 sta-
tus is displayed, the OSD and/or front panel
displays show the current source selection and
volume in Zone 2 for ten seconds, during which
time you can use the front panel VOLUME
control and INPUT buttons to change the ZONE
2 settings.
To turn Zone 2 on or off:
1. Press the front panel or remote ZONE but-
ton. Zone 2 status appears in the OSD and
front panel displays.
2. Within 10 seconds, press the front panel
or remote ZONE button to toggle Zone 2
on or off.
3. Following 10 seconds with no commands,
the RSX-1056 reverts to normal operation.
To change the Zone 2 input source:
1. Press the front panel or remote ZONE but-
ton. Zone 2 status appears in the OSD and
front panel displays.
2. Within 10 seconds, press one of the IN-
PUT buttons to select a new source for Zone
2. The name of the selected source appears
in the display. Instead of pressing an IN-
PUT button, you can also push the +/–
buttons on the remote to step through the
inputs.
3. Following 10 seconds with no commands,
the RSX-1056 reverts to normal operation.
To change the Zone 2 volume:
1. Press the front panel or remote ZONE but-
ton. Zone 2 status appears in the OSD and
front panel displays.
2. Within 10 seconds, adjust the volume
control on the front panel or remote to
change the Zone 2 output level. The new
setting appears in the display.
3. Following 10 seconds with no commands,
the RSX-1056 reverts to normal operation.
Controlling Zone 2 from the
Remote Location
With a properly configured IR repeater sys-
tem, you have full control of Zone 2 using an
RR-1050 remote from the Zone 2 location. You
can select and operate a source, adjust the
volume, and turn Zone 2 on or off. Whatever
commands you send from the RR-1050 will
change Zone 2 and only Zone 2, just as if
you were controlling a totally independent
audio system in that room. These changes will
have no effect on the main listening room.
To turn Zone 2 on or off, press the ON/OFF
buttons on the remote. To adjust the volume
in Zone 2, press the VOLUME buttons on the
remote. To select a different analog input source,
press one of the DEVICE/INPUT buttons on
the remote. You can also use the +/– buttons
to step through the source inputs.
NOTE
: The volume adjustment is only avail-
able if the Zone 2 outputs are configured to
use VARIABLE levels. With FIXED levels, the
volume control for Zone 2 is disabled.