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RSX-972 Surround Sound Receiver
can assign the COAXIAL 1 digital input con-
nector to the VIDEO 1 source and the OPTI-
CAL 2 digital input to the VIDEO 3 source.
Connect the appropriate cable (optical or 75
ohm coaxial) from the digital
output
of your
source component to a digital
input
on the
RSX-972 and then configure that digital input
for use with the source component using the
INPUT MENU.
NOTE
: When using digital connections, you
should also make the analog audio input con-
nections described previously. The analog
connection is necessary to record to an ana-
log recorder or for ZONE 2 operation
Digital Outputs
The RSX-972 has a digital output (with a choice
of coaxial or optical connectors) to send the
digital signal from any of the five digital in-
puts to a digital recorder or outboard digital
processor. The selection of a digital input for
recording is made using the ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY menu system.
NOTE
: Only digital signals from source com-
ponents are available at these outputs. Ana-
log signals cannot be converted and are not
available at the digital outputs.
Connect the digital
output
to the digital
input
of your recorder or processor. You can use either
a 75 ohm coaxial video cable or an optical
cable, choosing between the two connectors
using the INPUT MENU described later in this
manual.
Output Signal Connections
This section of the manual describes the au-
dio and video signal output connections on
the RSX-972. These are used for routing the
output signals to television monitors, audio am-
plifiers, and recording devices.
TV Monitor Output
The video output of the RSX-972 sends the video
signal to your TV monitor. Three types of video
output connections are provided – RCA com-
posite video, S-Video, and Component Video.
Choose the type of video output connection
that matches the type of video input connec-
tions you have made. Connect the TV MONI-
TOR
output
, from either RCA composite or
S-Video or Component Video connector, to the
corresponding
input
on your television moni-
tor, using appropriate video cables.
NOTE
: The RCA composite video output only
sends signals from RCA composite video
source inputs to the TV monitor. The S-Video
output only sends signals from S-Video video
source inputs to the TV. The Component Video
output only sends signals from Component
Video source inputs to the TV.
Speaker Outputs
The RSX-972 has five built-in amplifiers, two
for the front (right and left), one for the center
channel, and two for the rear surround speakers
(right and left). On the back panel are five pairs
of binding post connections, one pair for each
speaker, which accept bare wire, connector
lugs, or banana type plug connectors (in some
markets).
Each pair of connectors is color-coded for
polarity: red for the positive connection and
black for the negative connection. All speak-
ers and all speaker wire is also marked for
polarity. For proper performance, you must
maintain this polarity at all speaker connec-
tions. Always connect the positive terminal of
each speaker to the corresponding red speaker
terminal on the RSX-972 and the negative
speaker terminal to the corresponding black
connector on the RSX-972.
Each pair of connectors is labeled as FRONT
LEFT, FRONT RIGHT, REAR LEFT, REAR RIGHT,
or CENTER. You must connect each of the five
speakers to the proper terminal on the RSX-972.
Route the wires from the RSX-972 to the speak-
ers. Leave enough slack so you can move the
components to allow access to the speaker con-
nectors. If you are using banana plugs, con-
nect them to the wires and then plug into the
backs of the binding posts. The collars of the
binding posts should be screwed in all the way
(clockwise). If you are using terminal lugs,
connect them to the wires. If you are attach-
ing bare wires directly to the binding posts,
separate the wire conductors and strip back
the insulation from the end of each conduc-
tor. Be careful not to cut into the wire strands.
Unscrew the binding post collars. Place the
connector lug around the binding post shaft,
or insert the bundled wire into the hole in the
shaft. Turn the collars clockwise to clamp the
connector lug or wire firmly in place.
NOTE
: Be sure there are no loose wire strands
that could touch adjacent wires or connec-
tors.
RCA Preamp Outputs
There are six RCA preamp audio outputs
(FRONT LEFT/FRONT RIGHT/CENTER/RIGHT
REAR/LEFT REAR/SUB) for sending the
RSX-972’s output signals to powered speak-
ers or external amplifiers used in place of one
or more of the internal amplifiers.
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 out-
puts, connect an audio cable from each
output
to the
input
of the amplifier channel that will
power the corresponding speaker. In a full home
theater system, you will need to make six dif-
ferent connections corresponding to the six
speakers (left front, center front, right front, left
surround, right surround, and subwoofer).
Make sure that you have each output connected
to the correct amplifier channel (front right, left
rear, etc.).
Antenna Connections
The RSX-972 requires two antennas to receive
radio signals, one for AM and one for FM.
Most users will get acceptable reception us-
ing the indoor antennas which are supplied
with the RSX-972. Instructions for hooking up
these antennas follow.
NOTE
: If you are some distance from the ra-
dio transmitters, you may use an outdoor an-
tenna to improve reception. Outdoor antenna
systems can be dangerous if they are not prop-
erly grounded and should be installed by a
professional contractor familiar with the elec-
trical code requirements in your local area.
AM Loop Antenna
The RSX-972 includes a plastic loop antenna
to receive AM radio signals. Remove this
antenna from the box and locate it near the
RSX-972. It can be tacked to a wall, using the
mounting tab provided. Alternatively, you can
fold the center portion of the antenna to form
a tabletop stand.