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RSX-965
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RCA Preamp Outputs
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The RSX-965 provides a set of RCA preamp audio outputs: one for
a powered subwoofer and five more (FRONT LEFT/FRONT RIGHT/
CENTER/RIGHT REAR/LEFT REAR) that allow you to use external
amplifiers in place of one or more of the built-in amps.
To hook up a powered subwoofer, connect a standard RCA audio
cable from the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack to the input on the
subwoofer’s power amp.
To hook up the RCA main audio outputs, connect a standard audio
cable from each output to the input of the amplifier channel that
will power the corresponding speaker. In a full home theater sys-
tem using external amplifiers for all channels, you will need to
make six different connections corresponding to the six speakers
(left front, center front, right front, left surround, right surround,
and subwoofer).
It is important to make sure that you have the correct output con-
nected to the proper amplifier channel (front right, left rear, etc.).
Take your time.
Note: The FRONT LEFT/RIGHT preamp outputs are connected to
power amplifier inputs with metal jumpers in a standard PRE OUT/
MAIN IN configuration. To disable the built-in power amplifiers
and use external amplifiers for the front channels, it will be neces-
sary to remove these jumpers. Save them for future use.
EXT OUT Connections
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The EXT OUT RCA connections are an exact duplicate of the vari-
able level preamp outputs described above. These can be used in
a number of custom system configurations.
5.1 CHANNEL Preamp Outputs
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As an alternative to the RCA preamp outputs , the RSX-965 also
provides a male DB25 multi-pin output connector which carries all
six output channels in a single cable. The DB25 output connector
provides exactly the same signal as the RCA outputs, but is more
convenient for use with Rotel, or other, multichannel amplifiers
equipped with a matching DB25 input. Choose whichever is most
convenient for your system hookup.
To use the DB25 output connections, simply connect a female-to-
male DB25 audio cable from the output of the RSX-965 to the
matching input on the multichannel power amplifier. See Figure 4
at the front of this manual for DB25 pin assignments.
Rear Panel Antenna Connections
The RSX-965 requires two antennas to receive radio signals, one
for AM and one for FM (MW and LW in some countries). Most us-
ers will get acceptable reception using the indoor antennas which
are supplied with the RSX-965. Instructions for hooking up these
antennas follow.
Note: If you are located a considerable distance from the radio
transmitters, you may choose to use outdoor antennas to improve
reception. Outdoor antenna systems can be dangerous if they are
not properly grounded and should always be installed by a profes-
sional contractor familiar with the electrical code requirements in
your local area.
AM Loop Antenna
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The RSX-965 includes a loop antenna to receive AM radio signals.
Remove this antenna from the box and locate it near the RSX-965..
Connect the 300 ohm twin-conductor wire from the loop antenna
to the pair of screw terminals labeled AM LOOP, attaching one
wire to each terminal. It does not matter which wire attaches to
which terminal, but make sure that the connections are solid and
that the two wires do not touch.
You may need to rotate or otherwise reorient the antenna to find
the best position.
Note: To use an outdoor antenna, connect its 300 ohm twin-con-
ductor wire to the G and AM terminals in place of the loop an-
tenna, only after a professional contractor has installed the
antenna system in accordance with local electrical codes.
FM Wire Antenna
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The RSX-965 includes a wire antenna to receive FM signals. In
many countries (including the USA), this antenna is a T-shaped
twin-conductor 300Ω antenna. Remove this antenna from the box
and connect its two conductors to the two screw terminals on the
supplied 300Ω to 75Ω adaptor. Connect the coax plug on the con-
verter to the FM 75Ω antenna connector on the RSX-965.
For best reception, unfold the T-shaped wire antenna. There are
eyelets at both ends of the T, which allow tacking the antenna to
wall, if desired. Experiment with positioning for best reception.
In some countries, the RSX-965 may be supplied with a single wire
FM antenna terminated by a 75Ω coax connector. If your unit is
supplied with this antenna, connect it directly to the FM 75Ω an-
tenna connector.
Note: To use an outdoor antenna, connect its 75 ohm coax lead
wire (or 300 ohm twin-conductor wire and 300 ohm to 75 ohm
adaptor) to the FM 75
Ω
connector in place of the indoor wire an-
tenna, only after a professional contractor has installed the an-
tenna system in accordance with local electrical codes.