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Rotel RX-1052 Stereo System User Manual

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1. AUDIO This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rule Operation is subject to tho folowing two conditions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ARE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAN OR MOISTURE POWER x Kan NO ANALOG OUTPUTS WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIGUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING REDUCE THE RIK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE EQUIPMENT TO RAN OR MOISTURE POWER 4 RIGHT LEFT 4 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE MINIMUM OR B 4 OHMS PER SPEAKER B AND B 8 OHMS PER SPEAKER 4 RIGHT LEFT 4 1 Tnis device may nat cause harmful interference and 2 Tnis device must accept any interference received Including interference that may cause undesired operation RX 1052 AM FM Stereo Receiver 8 DVD and SAT CABLE HDTV ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 QUT our our WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIGUE NE PAS OUVRIR ROTEL AM FM STEREO RECEIVER WARNING To REDUCE THE RISK OF FRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THS EQUIPMENT TO RAN OR MOISTURE MODEL NO AX 1052 POWER CONSUMPTION 300 WATTS
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3. 9 VCR ss with Part 15 of the FCC Rules o the Iollowing two conditions caca f emn SAT CABLE HDTV 0000 i oc 0000 oo 0000 Sie WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIGUE NE PAS OUVRIR ROTEL AM FM STEREO RECEIVER MODEL NO AX 1052 TOP ELECTRIC SHOCK Do NOT OPEN OUTPUTS WARNING REDUCE THE RISK OF FRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAN OR MOISTURE POWER CONSUMPTION 300 WATTS LINE OUTPUTS REC INPUTS 10 Zone Connections and Output Connection LET RIGHT CHANNEL CHANNEL A Ww 4 or WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK AVIS RISGUE DE CHOC ELECTRIGUE NE PAS OUVRIR DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE m ROTEL A A ZONE2 ZONES ZONE4 STEREO RECEIVER POWER 12V TRIG OUT POWER CONSUMPTION 300 WATTS BER LEFT
4. Owner s Manual RX 1052 AM FM Stereo Receiver o RX 1052 AM FM Stereo Receiver RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages inside the product s enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock This symbol is to alert the user to important operating and maintenance service instructions in this manual and literature accompanying the product APPLICABLE FOR USA CANADA OR WHERE APPROVED FOR THE USAGE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT INSERT FULLY ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada This symbol means that this unit is double insulated An earth or ground connection is not required Rotel products are designed to comply with international directives on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS in electrical and electronic equipment and the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE The crossed wheelie bin symbol indicates compliance and tha
5. NOTE When using a Rotel DVD player con nect it to the VIDEO 4 inputs This allows using the supplied remote to operate the basic trans port functions of the Rotel DVD player TV Monitor Output E 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 What ever input source is selected on the RX 1052 will appear on screen Speaker Outputs E 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 NOTE The combined speaker impedance must be a minimum of 4 ohms If you are driv ing just one pair of speakers A or B connec tions 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 fo 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 PRE OUT Output E The PRE OUT connections provide left and right pre amp level audio outputs for use with a separate or additional power amplifier in the main room or nearby Zone 1 AM Antenna
6. button except MONO The TP Button searches for an RDS sta tion broadcasting traffic information pro gramming 1 Press the TP button O The receiver will at tempt to find an RDS station broadcasting the traffic programming 2 If no station is located the receiver will return to the last previously tuned station 3 Cancel the TP function by pressing any but ton except MONO The TA Button searches for an RDS station broadcasting special traffic announcements 1 Press the TA button The receiver will attempt to find an RDS station broadcast ing traffic announcements 2 station is located the receiver will re turn to the last previously tuned station 3 Cancel the TA function by pressing any button except MONO NOTE The RDS features are entirely depen dent on the broadcaster sending encoded signals Thus they will only be available where RDS is currently implemented and where stations are broadcasting these data signals If there are no RDS stations in your area the RX 1052 will function as a stan dard radio receiver Controlling other Rotel Components The STOP IB PLAY P gt TRACK 44 PI RAN DOM and NUMERIC buttons on the remote operate Rotel CD and DVD players To control a CD player Press the CD IN PUT button on the remote to select the CD as the active input The transport RANDOM and NUMERIC buttons control the CD player until a different INPUT button is selected To contro
7. 1 With the RX 1052 on press the SPKR B TUNE PRESET and MONO buttons on the front panel simultaneously 2 Use the CD and VIDEO 3 buttons on the front panel as up down cursor keys to scroll through the options until the front panel display reads BAND USA or BAND EUR 3 Use the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 4 buttons on the front panel as left and right cur sor keys to change the band setting in the display to the desired choice USA or EUR Europe 4 After making the selection use the CD and VIDEO 3 buttons on the front panel as up down cursor keys to scroll through the op tions until the word SAVE is displayed 5 Use the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 4 buttons on the front panel as left and right cursor keys to select SAVE YES to store the new settings and exit If you do not wish to save the new setting repeat step 5 but select SAVE NO Then use the CD and VIDEO 3 buttons to scroll through the options until EXIT is displayed Then use the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 4 buttons to select YES if you want to leave the Setup Menu or NO if you want to make additonal changes in the Setup Menu Setting Power Mode The RX 1052 provides three optional power on settings that may be useful in certain sys tem configurations where the unit is plugged into a switched AC power outlet STANDBY With the default STANDBY setting the unit powers up in standby mode when AC is applied and the rear panel POWER button is ON The unit must be activated u
8. NOTE Pressing the ZONE button without first selecting a zone with the SEL button allows control of ZONE 2 You can select an input for ZONE 2 within ten seconds Selecting the Same Input for all Outputs BAQO You may wish to have the same input for listen ing recording and all ofthe remote zones The RX 1052 makes this configuration called Party Mode easy by linking the inputs for recording and remote zones to the input selected for listen ing When linked changing the input selection for listening will automatically change the input for recording and remote zones To activate Party Mode press and hold one of the remote control Input buttons at main room or press and hold the ZONE but ton for 3 seconds The word PARTY appears in the display and the ZONE LED flashes for ten seconds The record input selection and all remote zone input selections will be dis played as SOURCE indicating that they are linked to the input selected for listening While in PARTY mode a P indicator ap peqrs in the display To cancel Party mode press and hold the SEL button for at least 3 seconds Party Mode is cancelled as indicated by the tem porary display of the words PARTY OFF in the front panel display The recording input and the inputs for all remote zones revert to their last previous selection no longer linked to the listening input You can also cancel the link for just the record output or for one individual zone by select
9. 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 in door FM antenna Connect the attached coax F type plug to the FM antenna connector on the RX 1052 RX 1052 AM FM Stereo Receiver 14 AC Input E Your RX 1052 is configured at the factory for the proper AC line voltage in the country where you purchased it USA 120 volts 60Hz AC or CE 230 volts 50 Hz AC The AC line configuration is noted on a decal on the back of your unit Plug the supplied cord into the AC INPUT re ceptacle on the back of the unit NOTE Memorized settings and labels are preserved indefinitely even if sthe RX 1052 is disconnected from AC power Master Power Switch The large rocker switch on the rear panel is a master power switch When it is in the OFF position power to the unit is completely off When it is in the ON position the front panel STANDBY and remote control ON OFF but tons can be used to activate the unit or put it into standby mode NOTE After all connections are completed the rear panel master power switch should be put in the ON position and usually left in that position 12V TRIGGER Connections Many Rotel amplifiers offer the option of turning them on and off using a 12 volt trigger signal sent to them These four connections provide this 12 volt trigger signa
10. To turn the front panel display on or off press and hold the DISP button on the remote control When the display is off pressing any control button turns the display on for five seconds RDS Reception HOOOO RDS the Radio Data System allows FM broad casters to transmit encoded information along with the radio signal This data signal is de coded by an RDS equipped receiver such as the RX 1052 and can provide a range of in formational features including A display of the station s identifying name e g display of the station s program content e g ROCK or NEWS Troffic information broadcasts A scrolling text display for announcements or information RDS broadcasting has been widely available in European markets for many years and more recently has become widespread in the USA where it was previously referred to as RBDS Ask your authorized Rotel dealer for informa tion on RDS broadcasting in your area There are five display options when the tuned station is broadcasting RDS data and the RDS indicator in the display is lit Press the DISPLAY button to step through the five available options 1 Standard FREQUENCY display 2 PROGRAM SERVICE name This is typically the station s call letters such as BBC1 If the current station is not broadcasting an RDS signal the display will show NO NAME DATA 3 PROGRAM TYPE This is a description of the station s content from a stan
11. Tone Controls BASS and TREBLE controls on the front panel increase or decrease the low and high frequen content respectively Rotate clockwise to in crease output and counterclockwise to reduce it The center O position removes the control from the audio path NOTE Bass and treble can also be adjusted from the remote by pressing the ENTER button repeatedly to select bass or treble and adjust ing up or down using the buttons Headphones Jack This jack accepts a standard 1 4 inch ste reo headphone plug Use an adaptor if your headphones have a smaller plug NOTE Inserting a headphone plug does not automatically disable the speaker outputs Use the SPEAKER buttons described in the next section to turn the speakers on or off during headphone listening ZONE Button HO The ZONE button on the front panel or re mote serves as a standby button for the cur rently selected remote zone toggling the zone on or off Select the desired zone using the SEL button described below NOTE Pressing the ZONE button without first specifying a zone with the SEL button allows Zone 2 control Speaker Buttons HO The RX 1052 provides output connections for two pairs of speakers A and B Speaker but tons on the front panel or remote control allow you activate the desired pair s of speak ers Press the SPEAKER A button to activate or deactivate the SPEAKER A outputs Press the SPEAKER B button
12. installed in the remote Make sure that the IR sensor on the front panel is not blocked Aim the remote at the sensor Make sure the sensor is not receiving strong IR light sunlight halogen lighting etc Restore all default settings and labels Unplug the unit from the AC outlet wait 30 seconds and plug it back in to reset Front Panel Display not illuminat ed Toggle the display on or off by pressing the DISP button on the remote Check the illumination of all display ele ments by pressing and holding the front panel SPEAKER B button the BAND but ton simultaneously while pressing the rear panel POWER switch to the ON position Cancel the illumination check by pressing the front panel STANDBY button Specifications Audio Continuous Amplifier Power 100 watts channel 20 20k Hz 0 0575 THD 8 ohms Total Harmonic Distortion 0 0556 at rated power Intermodulation Distortion 60 Hz 7 kHz 0 0556 at rated power Frequency Response Line Level 10 Hz 70 kHz 3 dB Phono 20 Hz 20 kHz 1 dB Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A weighted Line Level 92 dB Phono 74 dB Input Overload Line Inputs 5 V Phono Inputs gt 120 mV Preamplifier Output Voltage 1 0 V 200 mV Input Input Sensitivity Impedance Line Level 200 mV 47 kohms Phono 2 5 mV 47 kohms Tone Controls Bass Treble 8 dB at 100 Hz 10 kHz Video Frequency Response 3 Hz 10 MHz 3 dB Signal to Noise Ratio 45 d
13. television monitor using a composite video cable Speakers See Figure 5 There are two sets of binding post connec tions one pair for SPEAKERS A and one for SPEAKERS B which accept bare wire spade lugs or banana plug connectors in some markets NOTE The combined speaker impedance must 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 si multaneously use speakers rated at 8 ohms or higher Each pair of connectors is color coded for po larity red for positive and black for negative Speakers and speaker wire are 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 speak er terminal on the RX 1052 and the negative speaker terminal to the corresponding black connector on the RX 1052 Route the wires from the RX 1052 to the speak ers Leave enough slack so you can move the components to allow access to the speaker connectors If you are using banana plugs connect them to the wires and then plug them into the binding posts The collars of the bind ing 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 sep
14. temporarily changed to a volume indication Example VOLUME 45 NOTE The VOLUME controls can be used to change the volume in the remote zones from the main room Press the SEL button repeat edly until the desired zone appears in the front panel display then adjust the volume After 10 seconds the VOLUME control re verts lo normal operation The default zone volume is 60 Muting the Sound The volume of the RX 1052 con be turned off muted Push the MUTE button on the remote once to turn the sound off A MUTE ON indi cation appears in the front panel display Press the MUTE button again or adjust the volume settings to restore output levels Selecting Speakers HO The RX 1052 can drive two pair of speakers designated as Speaker A and Speaker B The pair of SPEAKER buttons on the front panel and duplicated on the remote independently control which speaker outputs if any are ac tive Press the SPEAKER A button to activate or deactivate the SPEAKER A outputs Press the SPEAKER B button to activate or deacti vate the SPEAKER B outputs An LED indicator located to the left of each button lights when that speaker output is ac tivated NOTE For private headphone listening de activate both the SPEAKER A and B outputs Tone Adjustments HOO You can adjust BASS and TREBLE settings from the front panel or the remote From the front panel Turn the BASS or TREBLE controls clockwise to increase the low fr
15. terminal It does not matter which wire attach es 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 conductor wire to the terminals in place of the loop antenna FM Antenna El See Figure 4 The RX 1052 is supplied with a T shaped indoor FM antenna Connect the coax F type plug to the FM antenna connector on the RX 1052 For best reception unfold the T shaped antenna Eyelets at both ends of the T allow tacking the antenna to a wall if desired Experiment with positioning for best reception NOTE To use an outdoor antenna connect its 75 ohm coax lead wire to the FM connec tor instead of the indoor wire antenna only after a professional contractor has installed the antenna system in accordance with local electrical codes To connect audio outputs to a remote zone connect the left and right ZONE audio outputs to the left and right line level inputs on an amplifier for the remote zone To connect a TV monitor in the remote zone connect the ZONE video output to a composite video input on the TV For remote control from the remote zone connect a compatible powered infrared sensor in the remote zone to the correspond ing Zone 2 3 or 4 IR IN connection To automatically turn on or off a Ro tel amplifier in the remote z
16. the volume if the zone has been configured for a fixed volume level Controlling a Zone from the Remote Location With a properly configured IR repeater sys tem you can control of each zone using the RX 1052 remote from the remote location You can select and operate a source ad just the volume and turn the zone on or off If the tuner is not in use for the main room you can also tune AM FM stations from the remote location Whatever commands you send from the remote zone will change thot zone and only that zone just as if you were controlling a totally independent audio sys tem in that room These changes will have no effect on the main listening room except for shared sources NOTE It is not possible to control the RDS function on FM broadcasts from zone 2 3 or 4 To turn a zone on or off press the ON OFF buttons on the remote To adjust the volume press the VOLUME buttons on the remote To select a different analog input source press one of the INPUT buttons on the remote You can also use the CHARACTER buttons to step through the source inputs Select the SOURCE option to link the input for the se lected zone to the input used for listening in the main room When linked changing the input in the main room will automatically change it in the remote zone too NOTE When a remote zone is activated the front panel ZONE LED lights MORE INFORMATION Protection Circuit A thermal protectio
17. the unit on and off adjusting volume select ing a source for listening etc Following that is a detailed explanation tuning radio sta tions Then come instructions for configuring the RX 1052 for various types of recordings Finally there are instructions for additional features and Zone 2 operations Throughout this manual numbers in gray boxes refer to the RX 1052 illustration at the front of this manual Letters refer to the RR AT95 re mote control illustration When both appear the function is found on both the RX 1052 and the remote When only one appears that function is found only on the RX 1052 or the remote Controls Buttons and Features The following is an overview of the controls buttons and features of the RX 1052 Details of their use are provided later in this manual RR AT96 Remote Control The RX 1052 includes a remote control that operates the receiver and is pre programmed to operate many Rotel CD and DVD players Front panel Display The display on the front panel of the RX 1052 provides information about the status of the unit tuner reception and special features The main portion of the display typically shows the current input source or radio sta tion frequency Icons at the left of the display show the tuning band AM or FM Icons across the top assist in tuning radio stations A TUNED indicator lights when a sufficiently strong station is be ing received A STEREO indicator lights
18. they can You are likely to find capacitors from the United Kingdom and Germany semi conductors from Japan or the United States while toroidal power transformers are manu factured in Rotel s own factory Rotel s reputation for excellence has been earned through hundreds of good reviews and awards from the most respected review ers in the industry who listen to music every day Their comments keep the company true to its goal the pursuit of equipment that is musical reliable and affordable All of us at Rotel thank you for buying this product and hope it will bring you many hours of enjoyment Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RX 1052 AM FM Stereo Receiver The RX 1052 is three products in one Full featured audio video control center for analog audio and video source com ponents Ahigh quality AM FM RDS tuner with 30 station presets direct access tuning and auto tuning high power 2 channel amplifier Key Features 5 Balanced Design Concept combines advanced circuit board layout comprehen sive parts evaluation and extensive listen ing tests for superior sound and long term reliability Independent selection of source inputs for listening and recording Audio and video outputs for three remote zones with independent input selection and volume adjustments for multi zone custom installations IR repeater capability for op eration from the remote zone Customiz
19. to this unit and you ll probably need more space than you think Don t stack other objects components or other items on top of the RX 1052 Don t let water fall into the RX 1052 as this could damage delicate circuitry We suggest you look over the RX 1052 s front and rear panels before you start connecting other components The explanations in this manual will help you get familiar with the unit s connections features and controls Most functions are duplicated on the front pan el and on the remote A few are found only on one or the other Throughout this manual numbers in gray boxes refer to the RX 1052 illustration at the front of this manual Let ters refer to the RR AT95 remote illustration When both appear the function is found on both the RX 1052 and the remote When only one appears that function is found only on the RX 1052 or the remote 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 anal
20. to activate or deacti vate the SPEAKER B outputs An LED indicator located to the left of each button lights when that speaker output is ac tivated NOTE For private headphone listening de activate both the SPEAKER A and B outputs Input Buttons HO Eight buttons on the right side of the front panel directly select an audio or video input source PHONO CD TUNER TAPE VIDEO 1 VID EO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 for listening The buttons are duplicated on the remote labeled PHO CD TUN TP V1 V2 V3 and VA Push any of these buttons or the duplicates on the remote to select the desired source You will hear this source and if you have se lected a video source see its picture on your TV monitor The front panel display shows the current source selection The input source buttons can also be used with the SEL button to select an input to be avail able at the outputs for recording or for use in remote zones A long press of the ZONE button activates the Party mode selecting the source from the main room for use by all of the remote zones plus the record outputs A long press of one of the Input source buttons on the remote control also activates the Party mode SEL Button 2 Press the SEL button on the front panel or the remote to select a zone for changing the in put adjusting the volume or turning a remote zone on or off Repeatedly press the button until the desired zone appears in the front panel RE
21. when a stereo FM signal is being received The display can be turned off if desired See the DISP button section for instructions Remote Sensor This sensor receives IR signals from the remote control Do not block this sensor unless an ex ternal IR receiver is used STANDBY Button POWER Switch The front panel STANDBY button activates or deactivates the unit The rear panel master POWER switch must be in the ON position for the standby function to operate ON OFF Buttons Q The power ON and OFF buttons on the remote provide discrete ON OFF commands duplicot ing the function of the front panel STANDBY button Press the ON button to activate the unit press the OFF button to put the unit into standby mode The rear panel master POW ER switch must be in the ON position for the standby function to operate NOTE Pressing the OFF button turns off the currently selected zone Press and hold the OFF button to put all zones into standby mode VOLUME Knob ZI VOLUME Buttons The large knob on the front panel and the poir of VOLUME buttons on the remote provide the master VOLUME control adjusting the output level of all channels simultaneously MUTE Button Push the MUTE button on the remote once to turn the sound off An indication appears in the front panel Press the button again to re store previous volume levels NOTE Pressing the volume buttons on the remote also cancels the muting function
22. 2 You can set turn on volume level for each remote zone Whenever the zone is turned on the volume level will be ot the level you set 1 With the RX 1052 on press the SPKR B TUNE PRESET and MONO buttons on the front panel simultaneously 2 Use the CD and VIDEO 3 buttons on the front panel as up down cursor keys to scroll through the options until the front panel display reads Z2 T ON 73 T ON or 74 ON 3 Adiust the volume control on the front panel or remote to set the turn on volume level for the zone The new setting appears in the display 4 After setting the turn on volume for the zone use the CD and VIDEO 3 buttons on the front panel as up down cursor keys to scroll through the options until SAVE is displayed 5 Use the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 4 buttons on the front panel as left and right cursor keys to select SAVE YES to store the new settings and exit If you do not wish to save the new setting repeat step 5 but select SAVE NO Then use the CD and VIDEO 3 buttons to scroll through the options until EXIT is displayed Then use the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 4 buttons to select YES if you want to leave the Setup Menu or NO if you want to make additonal changes in the Setup Menu NOTE You can also adjust the volume level for the remote channels using the Setup Menu Follow step 1 shown above Then in step 2 select Z2 VOL Z3 VOL or ZA VOL However it is easier to make zone volume ad justments by
23. B Input Impedance 75 ohms Output Impedance 75 ohms Output Level 1 volt u waw ssn FM Tuner Usable Sensitivity 14 2 dBf 50dB Quieting Sensitivity 20 2 dBf mono 45 3 dBf stereo Signal to Noise Ratio at 65 dBf 70 dBf mono 65 dBf stereo Harmonic Distortion at 65 dBf 0 3 0 5 stereo Frequency Response 30 Hz 14 kHz 1 5 dB Capture Ratio 2 0 dB Alternate Channel Selectivity 47 dB 400 kHz Spurious Response Ratio 80 dB Image Response Ratio 65 dB IF Response Ratio 80 dB AM Suppression Ratio 52 dB Stereo Separation 100Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 40 dB 45 dB 35 dB Output level 850 mV Antenna Input 75 ohms unbalanced AM Tuner Sensitivity 500 pV m Selectivity 25 dB Image Response Ratio 35 dB Signal to Noise Ratio 40 dB Output level 250 mV Antenna Input Loop Antenna General Power Consumption 300 watts 28 4 watts idle 13 2 watts standby Power Requirements AC 120 volts 60 Hz USA version 230 volts 50 Hz European version Weight 10 8 Kg 30 4 Ib Dimensions W x H x D 432 x 121 x 359 mm 17 x 43 4 x 141 8 Front Panel Height feet removed for rack mount 109 mm 4 3 All specifications are accurate at the time of print ing Rotel reserves the right to make improve ments without notice Rotel and the Rotel HiFi logo are registered trade marks of The Rotel Co Ltd Tokyo Japan 082 OM RX 1052V2 011007 English
24. CORD gt ZONE 2 gt ZONE 3 gt ZONE A gt MAIN Once the desired zone appears you have 10 seconds to make the change Change the input selection by pressing an INPUT but ton When ZONES 2 4 appear you can also adjust the volume or turn the zone on or off by pressing the ZONE button A long press of the SEL button is used to can cel the PARTY mode and return all zones to their last previously selected inputs ZONE LED El The ZONE LED lights when a remote zone is activated The LED also flashes when engag ing Party Mode DISP Button O long press on the DISP button on the remote turns the front panel display off When receiving FM radio stations which trans mit RDS data the DISP button may be used to cycle through the RDS display modes to show station name program type clock and scroll ing information text RX 1052 AM FM Stereo Receiver 18 LABEL Button The LABEL button on the remote is used with the ENTER button in programming custom labels for the input buttons These custom la bels appear in the front panel display when an input is selected ENTER Button The ENTER button on the remote serves two functions To adjust the tone settings repeatedly press the ENTER button until BASS or TREBLE is displayed Then use the CHARACTER buttons to increase or decrease the selected tone setting The ENTER button is also used following the press of the LABEL button in programming custom labels BAND B
25. GND 4 L H ALL 2 ZONE 2 ZONE 20 phE O ch si IMPEDANCE MINIMUM 1 gt SPEAKERS OR Hla OHMS PER SPEAKER le iod B A AND 8 OHMS PER SPEAKER 75 O L L 4 RIGHT 4 T This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules 1 This device may not cause harmful interference Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device must accept any interference receiv including interference that may cause undesired COMPOSITE VIDEO VIDEO INPUT ZONE 2 IR LEFT m RIGHT CHANNEL CHANNEL Or RX 1052 AM FM Stereo Receiver 10 Contents CONNECTIONS 12 Important Safety Instructions 3 Cable selefion 13 Lj Pe ten E 2 RearPanel 13 3 Phono Inputs Phono Ground 13 3 CD Inputs 13 1 Front Panel Controls 4 Tape Inputs and Outputs 13 2 RR AT96 Remote Control 4 VIDEO 1 2 Inputs Outputs ESI 13 3 Rear Panel Con
26. S EQUIPMENT TO RAN OR MOISTURE E p eR E UTION J POWER op S perpe x LU 5 6 9 O 00 Li x gt 12V TRIG OUT ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 pae Puonoy CD TA SPEAKER IMPEDANCE MINIMUM A ORB 4 OHMS PER i VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO VIDEO 4 A AND B OHMS PER SPEAKER SPEAKERS IN OUT IN OUT B la L 5 900000 E Es STEREO RECEIVER MODEL NO RX 052 u POWER CONSUMPTION 300 WATTS Per 7 This devico complies with Part 15 af the FCC Rules Operation is subject a the following two conditions WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIGUE NE PAS OUVRIR RIGHT LEFT 4 4 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE MINIMUM SPEAKERS OR B 4 OHMS PER SPEAKER B A AND B OHMS PER SPEAKER RIGHT LEFT 4 4 This device may not cause narmtul interference and device must accept any interference receved including interference that may cause undesired operation peur OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ROTEL AMIFM STEREO RECEIVER MODE 1052 CONSUMPTION 300 WATTS VIDEO 2 VIDEO VIDEO 4 MON IN OUT
27. able labels for source inputs A and B speaker outputs Headphone output Composite video inputs for four video sources plus composite video outputs for television monitors in the main room and three remote zones Wireless remote control to operate the RX 1052 plus Rotel CD and DVD play ers RS 232 port for computer controlled op eration Upgradable microprocessor software to accommodate future upgrades Unpacking Remove the unit carefully from its packing Look for the remote control and other accessories Save the packing and box as it will protect the RX 1052 if you move or need to return it for maintenance Placement Place the RX 1052 on a solid dry level sur face away from direct sunlight excessive heat high humidity or strong vibrations The RX 1052 can generate considerable heat during normal operation Do not block its ventilation openings Allow a minimum of 10 cm 4 inches of unobstructed open space around the unit If installed in a cabinet make sure there is adequate ventilation Make sure the RX 1052 is close to the other components in your audio video system and if possible place it on its own shelf This will make initial cable routing hookup and any subsequent system changes easier It also mini mizes potential interference or heat buildup from other components Make sure there is enough room behind the RX 1052 for easy hookup Remember you are connecting many other components
28. arate the wire conductors and strip back the insulation from the end of each conductor Be careful not to cut into the wire strands Un screw the binding post collars Place the con nector lug or the twisted bare wire through the hole in the binding post shaft Turn the collars clockwise to clamp the connector lug or wire firmly in place NOTE Be sure that no loose wire strands can touch adjacent wires or connectors Connecting one pair of speakers 1 Connect the right speaker to the binding posts labeled SPEAKERS A RIGHT 2 Connect the left speaker to the binding posts labeled SPEAKERS A LEFT Connecting a 2nd pair of speakers 1 Connect the right speaker to the binding posts labeled SPEAKERS B RIGHT 2 Connect the left speaker to the binding posts labeled SPEAKERS B LEFT NOTE Installers can make use of the RX 1052 s remote speaker switching func tion to program a learning remote control to switch the speakers on or off as desired RX 1052 Stereo Receiver 16 AM Antenna See Figure 4 The RX 1052 includes a plastic loop anten na fo receive AM radio signals Remove this antenna from the box and locate it near the RX 1052 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 Connect the 300 ohm twin conductor wire from the loop antenna to the push terminals labeled AM LOOP attaching one wire to each
29. buttons to select an input source signal to be available at the outputs for recording or for use in any of the remote zones Selecting an Input for Recording The RX 1052 allows independent selection of an input source for recording allowing you to record one source while listening to another The input signal selected for recording ap pears at the TAPE OUT and VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 audio and video outputs Press the SEL button The word REC appears in display Then press one of the INPUT buttons within 5 seconds to change the input selection After 5 seconds with no selection the INPUT buttons revert to normal operation selecting a source for listening Selecting an Input for the Remote Zones The RX 1052 allows independent selection of an input source for each of the three remote zones ZONES 2 4 allowing you to listen to different sources in each zone The input sig nol selected for a zone appears at the audio and video outputs for that zone Press the SEL button repeatedly until the de sired zone Z2 Z3 Z4 MAIN followed by an input name appears in the front panel display Then press one of the eight INPUT buttons within 10 seconds to change the in put selection for that zone Alternatively you can press the CHARACTER buttons on the remote to step through all of the inputs After 10 seconds with no selection the INPUT but tons revert to normal operation selecting a source for listening
30. ce and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER Call the CATV system or antenna installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC This provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical See installation diagram NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim its for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential installation This equipment generates and can radiate ra dio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause interference to radio or TV communications There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on try to cor rect the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the unit and the television tuner Connect the unit to an AC power outlet on a different electrical circuit Consult your authorized Rotel retailer for assistance 3 Rear Panel Co
31. connection In addition the RX 1052 can be updated using special software from Rotel The COMPUTER I O input provides the neces sary network connections on the rear panel It accepts standard RJ 45 8 pin modular plugs such as those commonly used in 10 BaseT UTP Ethernet cabling For additional information on the connections cabling software and operating codes for computer control or updating of the RX 1052 contact your authorized Rotel dealer or Rotel Tech Support Making Connections CD Player See Figure Connect the left and right analog outputs from the CD player to the AUDIO IN jacks labeled CD left and right There are no video connections for a CD Player NOTE With a Rotel CD player connected to the CD inputs the supplied remote control can operate the basic transport and numeric keypad functions of the CD player DVD Player EZ See Figure 8 DVD connections can be made to the VIDEO 1 2 3 or 4 inputs Connect the left and right analog outputs from the DVD player to the left and right audio IN jacks of the desired VIDEO 1 4 input Connect a composite video cable from the out put of the DVD player to the video IN jack NOTE When using a Rotel DVD player con nect it to the VIDEO 4 inputs This allows you to use the supplied remote control to operate the transport functions of the DVD player Cable Satellite or HDTV Tuner EZ EE ES EZ See Figure 8 TV tuner conne
32. ctions as a toggle switch Press the button to activate the unit press again to put the unit in standby mode The ON OFF buttons on the remote serve the same function but provide discrete ON active or OFF standby commands NOTE When using the Zone 2 4 capabil ity of the RX 1052 standby is independent for the main room and the remote zones ON OFF commands sent from the remote in the main room will not affect the other zones Pressing the ON OFF buttons on a remote located in a remote zone will only affect that zone and not the main room To switch all zones to standby mode from any room press and hold the OFF button When a remote zone is activated the Zone LED on the front panel lights There are three available power mode op tions which may be useful in configuring the RX 1052 for special system configurations See the Setting Power Mode topic for addi tional details Volume Adjustments The listening volume of the RX 1052 can be adjusted from the front panel or the remote Front Panel Rotate the front panel VOL UME knob clockwise to increase the volume counterclockwise to decrease Remote Press the VOL UP button to increase the volume press the VOL DOWN button to decrease With any input other than the Tuner the Vol ume setting is displayed as two digits follow ing the input name Example VIDEO 1 45 When adjusting the volume with the tuner in put selected the tuning frequency display is
33. ctions can be made to the VID EO 1 2 3 or A inputs Connect the left and right analog outputs from the TV tuner to the left and right audio IN jacks of the desired VIDEO 1 4 input Connect a composite video cable from the out put of the TV Tuner to the video IN jack Audio Recorder EH See Figure 7 Connect the left and right analog outputs from an audio tape deck to the IN jacks left and right Connect the left right TAPE OUT jacks to the left right record inputs on the audio tape deck No video connections are required for an qu dio recording device VCR EZ ES See Figure 9 VCR connections can be made to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 inputs and outputs Connect a composite video cable from the video output of the VCR to the desired VID EO 1 or 2 input Connect a composite video cable from the video OUT jack to the VCR video record input Connect the left and right analog outputs from the VCR to the left right audio IN jacks for the VIDEO 1 or 2 input selected above Connect the left and right audio OUT jacks to the analog audio record inputs on the VCR 15 English Phono Turntable E El See Figure Connect the left and right audio output cables of a turntable to the left right RCA jacks la beled PHONO on the RX 1052 Connect the ground wire from your turntable to the phono ground lug labeled GND TV Monitor E See Figure 5 Connect the TV MONITOR output to the cor responding input on your
34. dardized list of program types in each market If the sta tion is not broad casting an RDS signal the display will show NO PTY DATA 4 CLOCK TIME A time and date display broadcast by the station If the station is not broadcasting an RDS signal the display will show NO TIME DATA 5 RADIO TEXT Additional scrolling text mes sages broadcast by the station If the sta tion is not broadcasting an RDS signal the display will show NO TEXT DATA I English In addition RDS provides several advanced search features including Search for a station with the desired pro gram content PTY Search for traffic information Search for stations broadcasting special traffic announcements TA The PTY search function scans for RDS stations broadcasting a particular type of program 1 Press the PTY button The current RDS program content type appears in the dis play 2 If desired change to a different PROGRAM TYPE using the DOWN UP buttons to scroll through the list 3 Press the PTY button a second time within 5 seconds The receiver will attempt to find an RDS station broadcasting the selected type of program If the button is not pressed within 5 seconds after selecting a program type the PTY function will be cancelled 4 If no station is located for the desired con tent type the receiver will return to the last previously tuned station 5 Cancel the PTY function by pressing any
35. e options until EXIT is displayed Then use the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 4 buttons to select YES if you want to leave the Setup Menu or NO if you want to make additonal changes in the Setup Menu Lone Setup Procedures Setting a Remote Zone Maximum Volume E EI You can set a maximum volume level for each remote zone 1 With the RX 1052 on press the SPKR B TUNE PRESET and MONO buttons on the front panel simultaneously 2 Use the CD and VIDEO 3 buttons on the front panel as up down cursor keys to scroll through the options until the front panel display reads 72 MAX 73 MAX 74 MAX 3 Adiust the volume control on the front panel or remote to set the maximum volume level for the zone The new setting appears in the display 4 After setting the maximum volume for the zone use the CD and VIDEO 3 buttons on the front panel as up down cursor keys to scroll through the options until SAVE is dis played 5 Use the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 4 buttons on the front panel as left and right cursor keys to select SAVE YES to store the new settings and exit If you do not wish to save the new setting re peat step 5 but select SAVE NO Then use the CD and VIDEO 3 buttons to scroll through the options until EXIT is displayed Then use the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 4 buttons to select YES if you want to leave the Setup Menu or NO if you want to make additonal changes in the Setup Menu Setting a Remote Zone Turn on Volume
36. english 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 fol lowing section Phono Inputs Eil Phono Ground These inputs accept left right analog au dio 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 con nections labeled TAPE with a pair of inputs and a pair of record outputs that provide a signal for recording VIDEO 1 2 Inputs Outputs DE There are two sets of connections for video source components Each group includes a poir 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 NOTE These video source input outputs may also be used for an audio only source Simply omit the video connections VIDEO 3 4 Inputs HE 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
37. enna 16 ZONE Connections ENE Ed ES EB 16 PRE OUT Connections EJ 16 Controls Buttons and Features RR AT96 Remote Control Front panel Display STANDBY Button E3 POWER Switch ES VOLUME Knob Zl VOLUME Buttons 9 Speaker Buttons BAND Buttons El TUNING Buttons MEMORY Button BO TUNE PRESET Button EIT P Button CHARACTER Buttons PTY TP and TA Buttons 90 O Basic Operations 18 Power and Standby On Off A 18 Volume Adjustments BO 18 Muting the Sound 19 Selecting Speakers 19 Tone Adjustments H Q 19 Selecting Inputs 19 Selecting Listening Input 19 i ETT T MR Selecting the Same Input for all Outputs BEO 19 AM FM Tuning 20 Selecting AM or FM EI 20 Tuning Stations EM QD 20 Using Station Presets H 20 Frequency Direct Tuning 20 Selecting FM Mono 20 Additional Features 21 Turning the Display On Off 21 RDS Reception HOOOO 21 Controlling other Rotel Components 000 21 Custom Setup Procedures 21 Custom Labels 21 Setting the Tu
38. equen cies or high frequencies From the remote Press the ENTER button re peatedly to select the desired tone adjust ment BASS or TREBLE will appear in the front panel display Then press the CHARACTER buttons to increase or decrease the se lected setting Selecting Inputs Selecting Listening Input HO To select any of eight source inputs for listen ing and watching press one of the INPUT buttons on the front panel or the remote On the front panel the buttons are labeled PHO NO CD TUNER TAPE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 and VIDEO 4 On the remote the buttons are labeled PHO CD TUN TP V1 V2 V3 and VA w The front panel display shows the name of the current listening source selection The la bels for VIDEO sources can be customized to match your components NOTE When the TUNER input button is pressed the frequency of the currently tuned station is displayed Pressing the button again toggles the display to show the word TUNER instead of the frequency display When the CD button on the remote is pushed the remote can control basic transport and numeric input functions of Rotel CD players When the V4 button on the remote is pushed the remote can be used to control basic transport functions of Rotel DVD players Control functions for CD and DVD players are only functional until a dif ferent INPUT button is pressed The INPUT buttons can also be used follow ing a press of the SEL or ZONE
39. from the main room using RX 1052 s ZONE and SEL buttons and the remote control buttons Operation from the remote zone requires an infrared re peater system Xantech Niles etc which re lays infrared remote control commands from remote to the ZONE 2 4 IR IN connectors on the back of the RX 1052 Several points about multi zone function The remote control supplied with the RX 1052 will operate the remote zones if used with a repeater system from the re mote zone lt can also be programmed to operate Rotel CD and DVD players via the RX 1052 s IR OUT jack Any source component connected to the RX 1052 s inputs can be sent to the Zone 2 A outputs EACH ZONE operates in dependently You can select a different source or adjust the volume in one zone without affecting the MAIN outputs or the other zones in any way Avoid sending the same infrared command to the RX 1052 front panel sensor and a remote zone repeater at the same time This means that remote zones must be in a different room from the RX 1052 Remote Zone Power On Off Once master power is applied to the unit by pressing the rear panel POWER switch the RX 1052 provides independent power on off operation for both zones Pressing the remote control ON OFF buttons in the main room ac tivates or deactivates the RX 1052 in the main room only and has no effect on the remote zones Conversely activating or deactivating a remote zone has no effect on the main
40. hird grounding prong These are provided for your safety If the supplied plug does not fit your outlet please consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Do not use extension cords The main plug of the power cordset is a disconnect device of the appara tus In order to completely disconnect the apparatus from the supply mains the main plug of the power cordset should be unplugged from the mains AC outlet The stand by LED indicator will not be lit up to show the power cord is unplugged Do not route the power cord where it will be crushed pinched bent exposed to heat or damaged in any way Pay particular attention to the power cord at the plug and where the cord exits the back of the unit The power cord should be unplugged from the wall outlet during a lightning storm or if the unit is to be left unused for a long period of time Use only accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with a cart stand rack bracket or shelf system recommended by Rotel Use caution when moving the unit in a stand or rack to avoid in jury from a tip over Use Class 2 wiring for speaker connections to ensure proper installation and minimize the risk of electrical shock Immediately stop using the component and have it inspected and or ser viced by a qualified service agency if The power supply cord or plug has been damaged Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit The unit has been exposed to ra
41. in The unit shows signs of improper operation The unit has been dropped or damaged in any way Notice The COMPUTER I O connection should be handled by authorized person only FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu lar installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna TV radio etc Increose the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for additional help Caution This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules operation is subject to the following to conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interfer en
42. ing a different input for that output In this case the input selection for the unchanged record output or remote zones remained linked to the listening input selection Any source change cancels the P indicotor in the display RX 1052 Stereo Receiver 20 AM FM Tuning The RX 1052 features a digital synthesized AM FM tuner and 30 station presets The unit offers a wide range of tuning options Here is an overview of the tuning options more de tailed information is provided in subsequent sections of this manual Manual frequency tuning tunes up or down to the next station frequency when in frequency tuning mode Press and re lease a TUNING button to tune Direct frequency tuning lets you enter the desired station frequency digits Press the DIRECT button and enter the digits us ing the NUMERIC buttons Automatic frequency search tun ing searches up or down to find the next receivable broadcast signal Press and hold a TUNING button for at least one second to search up or down Station preset tuning lets you directly enter the number of a memorized station preset Enter the number of the memorized preset using the NUMERIC buttons Preset tuning jumps up down to the next memorized station preset When in PRESET mode press a TUNING button to select the next station preset Press the TUNE PRE SET button on the front panel or the T P button on the remote to toggle between preset and frequency tuning
43. l a DVD player Press the V4 INPUT button on the remote to select the DVD as the source The transport RANDOM and NUMERIC buttons control the DVD player until a different button is selected Note that the DVD player must be connected to the V4 inputs for this feature to function properly Custom Setup Procedures Custom Labels OOO You can program the RX 1052 to display cus tom names up to seven characters long for each of the source inputs For example you could relabel VIDEO 1 as VCR or VIDEO 2 as DVD To program custom labels 1 Selectthe source input you wish to relabel Its name appears in the display 2 Press and hold the LABEL button on the remote until the characters in the display change to blinking solid blocks 3 Use the CHARACTER buttons on the remote to scroll through the character set When the desired character is displayed press the ENTER button on the remote to proceed to the next character 4 Repeat the Step 3 to enter the remaining characters After the last character is pro grammed the new name is saved auto matically When the source is selected the original la bel VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 etc appears briefly followed by the custom label RX 1052 Stereo Receiver 22 Setting the Tuner Region E The AM FM tuner is configured at the factory for the operation in the region where you pur chased the unit the USA or Europe Should you need to change this setting
44. l from the RX 1052 When the RX 1052 is activated a 12 volt DC signal is sent to the amplifiers to turn them on When the RX 1052 is put in STANDBY mode the trigger signal is interrupted and the am plifiers turn off To use the remote turn on feature connect one of the RX 1052 s 12V TRIG OUT jacks to the 12 volt trigger input of a Rotel amplifier us ing a cable with mono 3 5 mm mini plugs on both ends The 12 V DC signal appears at the tip connector There are four 12V TRIG OUT connectors on the back panel of the RX 1052 one for ZONE 2 one for ZONE 3 one for ZONE 4 and one labeled ALL The outputs for ZONES 2 3 and 4 send a trigger signal ONLY when the corre sponding zone is activated by the RX 1052 The output labeled ALL sends a trigger signal whenever the RX 1052 is activated for any zone including the main listening room IR IN Jacks Four 3 5 mm mini jacks labeled ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 and EXT IN receive com mand codes from an industry standard infra red receivers Xantech etc EXT IN The EXT IN jack is used with an out board IR receiver to duplicate the front panel IR sensor This feature is useful when the unit is installed in a cabinet and the front panel sensor is blocked or when IR signals need to be relayed to other components ZONE 2 4 The ZONE 2 4 jacks are used with IR repeater systems to receive sig nals from IR control systems in remote zones and control the RX 1052 only fo
45. lis tening room or the other zones To turn off all zones press and hold the OFF button Placing the rear panel master POWER switch in the OFF position completely shuts off the unit for all zones NOTE For proper power on and off opera tion with Zone 2 the RX 052 power mode should be set to the factory default STANDBY setting or to the DIRECT setting using the Set ting Power Mode procedure Controlling Remote Zones from the Main Room You can control Zones 2 4 from the main room using front panel or remote control buttons to activate or deactivate a zone change inputs and adjust the volume Controlling a remote zone from the main room is accomplished by pressing the SEL button putting the RX 1052 in multi zone control mode temporarily Press the button repeatedly until the desired zone is shown in the front panel display during which time you can use the front panel VOL UME control INPUT buttons or buttons to change the zone settings RX 1052 AM FM Stereo Receiver 24 To turn q zone on or off 1 Press the front panel SEL button repeatedly until the desired zone is shown in the dis play Z2 Z3 Z4 or MAIN 2 Within 10 seconds press the ZONE but ton to toggle the remote zone on or off 3 Following 10 seconds with no commands the RX 1052 reverts to normal opera tion When a remote zone is activated the front panel ZONE LED lights NOTE Pressing the ZONE button wi
46. ll Take the unit to a qualified service per son for inspection and necessary repairs WARNING The master power switch is located on the rear panel The unit must be located in the open area allowing unobstructed access to this power switch Read all the instructions before connecting or operating the component Keep this manual so you can refer to these safety instructions Heed all warnings and safety information in these instructions and on the product itself Follow all operating instructions Clean the enclosure only with a dry cloth or a vacuum cleaner Do not use this unit near water You must allow a minimum 10 cm or 4 inches of unobstruct ed clearance around the unit Do not place the unit on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that could block the ventilation openings If the unit is placed in a bookcase or cabinet there must be ventilation of the cabinet to allow proper cooling Keep the component away from radiators heot registers stoves or any other appliance that produces heat The unit must be connected to a power supply only of the type and voltage specified on the rear panel USA 120 V 60Hz EC 230V 50Hz Connect the component to the power outlet only with the supplied power supply cable or an exact equivalent Do not modify the supplied cable Do not defeat grounding and or polarization safety provisions A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding plug has two blades plus a t
47. modes NOTE The RX 1052 comes configured for tuning in the market where you purchased it N America or Europe To change this default setting see the Setup section of this manual Selecting AM or FM Press a BAND button on the front panel or remote to toggle between AM and FM recep tion An indicator in the front panel display confirms your choice and the frequency of the currently tuned station is shown Tuning Stations AO The TUNING buttons provide three different tuning functions depending on the mode of operation In the normal FREQUENCY tuning mode press a TUNING button and release to manually jump to the next station frequen cy regardless of whether or not a station is broadcasting on that frequency For auto fre quency search tuning press and hold the TUN ING button for approximately one second An AUTO indicator will appear in the front panel display and the tuner begins scanning up or down through the frequencies until the next available signal is detected If this is not the desired station repeat the automatic tuning procedure to find the next station Weak sta tions will be skipped during auto tuning In the PRESET tuning mode press a TUNING button and release to jump to the next memorized station preset NOTE Toggle between FREQUENCY and PRESET modes by pressing the TUNE PRESET button on the front panel or the T P button on the remote Several indicators in the front panel display a
48. n circuit protects the ampli fier against potential damage in the event of extreme or faulty operating conditions Unlike many designs the RX 1052 s protection circuit is independent of the audio signal and has no impact on sonic performance Instead the pro tection circuit monitors the temperature of the output devices and shuts down the amplifier if temperatures exceed safe limits Should a faulty condition arise the amplifier will stop playing If this happens turn the am plifier off let it cool down for several minutes and attempt to identify and correct the prob lem When you turn the amplifier back on the protection circuit will automatically reset Troubleshooting The unit does not turn on sure the power cord is plugged into the rear panel and a live AC wall outlet Make sure the rear panel POWER switch is in the ON position No sound from any input Make sure that MUTING is off and VOL UME is turned up Make sure that speaker outputs are con nected to the speakers and that there are no shorted wires Make sure source inputs are connected and configured correctly No video output on TV monitor Make sure that the TV monitor is connected properly Clicking or popping sounds when switching inputs The unit uses relay switching to preserve maximum sound quality The mechanical clicking of the relays is normal Controls do not operate Make sure that fresh batteries are
49. nections 5 VIDEO 3 4 Inputs 13 4 Antenna onnerfions 5 TV Monitor Output 24 13 Speaker Outputs 13 5 Speaker ond W 6 Zone 2 4 Outputs BEE 13 6 CD 7 PRE OUT Output 13 m HR 7 AM Antenna 13 8 DVD and SAT CABLE HDIV 8 FM Antenna ES 13 O VOR e aasma a 8 ACInput 2 14 10 Zone Connections and Preamp Output Connection 9 Master Power Switch 28 14 About Rotel 12 12V TRIGGER Connections E 14 Getting Started 12 IRIN Jacks BR e aa yasqa M Key Features 12 IR OUT Jacks B 14 12 Computer 1 0 14 Placement 12 Making Connections 14 CD Player 14 DVD Player 14 Cable Satellite HDTV Tuner 15 Audio Recorder 15 VG 15 Phono Turntable EE 15 TV Monitor 15 Speakers 15 AM Antenna 16 Ant
50. ner Region 22 Setting Power Mode EJ 22 Zone Setup Procedures 22 Setting a Remote Zone Maximum Volume EB 22 Setting a Remote Zone Turn on Volume EL ELLE E Setting a Remote Zone for a Fixed or Variable Volume Level 0 El Restoring the Original Labels and Default Settings 3 Multi Zone Operation 23 Remote Zone Power 23 Controlling Remote Zonesfrom the Main 23 Controlling a Zone from the Remote Location 0060 Protection Circuit 24 Troubleshooting 24 Spedfications 25 N ee 25 MENS 25 FM T ner iicet ee 25 AM Tuner a ee ph eter 25 Generalo acoso b ih 25 RX 1052 AM FM Stereo Receiver 12 About Rotel A family whose passionate interest in music led them to manufacture high fidelity components of uncompromising quality founded Rotel over 45 years ago Through the years that passion has remained undiminished and the family goal of providing exceptional value for audiophiles and music lovers regardless of their budget is shared by all Rotel employees The engineers work as a close team listening to and fine tuning each new product until it reaches their exacting musical standards They are free to choose components from around the world in order to make that product the best
51. nnections zoNE2 ZONES ZONE4 1010 Al Ko mem ROTEL STEREO RECEIVER MODEL NO 1082 POWER CONSUMPTION 300 WATTS 12V TRIG OUT OB B CD IN VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 4 Antenna Connections IRIN ZONE2 ZONE3 ZONE4 WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIGI NE OUVRIR RIGHT LEFT 86060 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE MINIMUM OHMS PER SPEAKER AND B 8 OHMS PER SPEAKER s SPEAKERS 4 RIGHT 12V TRIG OUT PRE CD aan TAPE OUT ooo JARNING TO REDUCE THE R OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 2uIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTUR z POWER SERIAL RX 1052 Stereo Receiver 5 Speaker and TV AUDIO OUTPUTS VIDEO INPUT SZ WP Q A WARNING SHOC HAZARD DO NOT OPEN WARNING ro REDUCE THE RISK OF FRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK A N AVIS RISQUE DE ELECTRIGUE NE PAS DO NOT EXPOSE THI
52. og au dio 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 NOTE Do not plug any system component 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 connec tor at each end Use the following standard color code Composite video yellow NOTE Do not use standard audio cables in 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
53. one con nect the corresponding Zone 2 3 or 4 12V TRIG OUT connection to the 12 V Trigger in put on the amplifier PRE OUT Connections See Figure 10 These output connections are for use when you wish to use a separate additional power amplifier with loudspeakers connected to the RX 1052 for the main room Zone 1 or with a pair of extension speakers for an adjacent area without separate control Connect the PRE OUT sockets to the Line Input or Main In inputs of the separate power amplifier in the same way as you would connect the ZONE 2 3 or A sockets to an additional power am plifier for use in another room Input selection and volume will then be controlled in the nor mal way by the RX 1052 front panel controls and remote control buttons NOTE When using the PRE OUT sockets the builtin power amplifier section of the RX 1052 will also continue to function nor mally providing output to connected loud speakers ZONE Connections EZ Ez See Figure 10 The RX 1052 provides three sets of connections for remote zones Labelled ZONE 2 ZONE 3 and ZONE 4 each set of connections has left and right line level audio outputs and a composite video output USING THE RX 1052 To guide you through the operation of the RX 1052 this section of the manual starts with explaining the basic layouts and functions of the remote control and front panel Then we explain the basic operations such as turning
54. ons from station preset to Frequency Direct mode The sta tion frequency in the front panel display will change to a series of four bars rep resenting the digits of a station frequency with the first bar flashing 2 Enter the first digit of the station frequency using the NUMERIC buttons The digit will appear in the frequency display and the second bar will flash Enter the remaining digits of the frequency When all of the necessary digits have been entered the receiver will tune to the displayed station frequency Note that entering a station frequency is slightly different for the USA and Europe In the USA FM87 50MHz Press 8 gt 7 gt 5 FM101 90MHz Press 1 gt 1 gt 9 AM1410kHz Press 1 gt 4 gt 1 In Europe FM87 50MHz Press 8 gt 7 gt 5 gt 0 FM101 90MHz Press 1 gt 1 gt 9 gt 0 AM1413kHz Press 1 gt 4 gt 1 gt 3 Selecting FM Mono The MONO button toggles the FM mode from stereo reception to mono reception In stereo mode a stereo signal will be heard if the sta tion is broadcasting a stereo signal and there is sufficient signal strength An ST indicator will light in the front panel display In mono mode a mono signal will be heard even if the station is broadcasting a stereo signal NOTE Switching to mono mode can improve the reception of weak or distant FM signals Less signal strength is required for clean mono reception than for stereo reception Additional Features Turning the Display On Off
55. ptions until EXIT is displayed Then use the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 4 buttons to select YES if you want to leave the Setup Menu or NO if you want to make additonal changes in the Setup Menu english Restoring the Original Labels and Default Settings BHD To clear all custom labels and restore the origi nal defaults 1 With the RX 1052 on press the SPKR B TUNE PRESET and MONO buttons on the front panel simultaneously 2 Use the CD and VIDEO 3 buttons on the front panel as up down cursor keys to scroll through the options until the word SAVE is displayed 3 Use the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 4 buttons on the front panel as left right cursor keys to change from SAVE NO to SAVE YES to restore all default settings and labels CAUTION This procedure deletes all cus tom labels and station presets Multi Zone Operation The RX 1052 provides multi room capability allowing you to enjoy music and operate the system in three remote zones ZONES 2 3 and 4 in addition to the main room From the remote zones you can select a source com ponent independent from the source playing in the main room adjust the volume level in the remote zone and operate the source components To use the multi zone capability you need addi tional components a pair of speakers installed in each remote zone an amplifier to drive them an optional TV monitor for video signals and a third party IR repeater system Remote zones can be controlled
56. r the corre sponding zone For example remote control signals sent to the ZONE 2 input control only the ZONE 2 features of the RX 1052 Signals received at any of these inputs and can be re layed to other components Consult your authorized Rotel dealer for in formation on infrared repeater systems and the proper wiring of a 3 5 mm mini plugs to fit the REM IN jacks NOTE The IR signals from the IR IN jacks can be relayed to source components using external IR emitters or hard wired connections from the IR OUT jacks See the following sec tion for additional information IR OUT Jacks The IR OUT 1 amp 2 jacks send IR signals received atthe IR IN jacks to an infrared blaster or emit ter placed in front of a source component s IR sensor In addition the IR OUT jacks can be hard wired to Rotel CD players DVD players or tuners with a compatible connector These outputs are used to allow IR signals from Zone 2 4 to be sent to the source com ponents or to pass along IR signals from an IR repeater in the main room when the sen sors on the source components are blocked by installation in a cabinet See your authorized Rotel dealer for informa tion on IR emitters and repeater systems Computer I O E The RX 1052 can be operated from a computer with audio system control software from third party developers This control is accomplished by sending operating codes from the computer via a hard wired RS 232 serial
57. sing the front panel STANDBY button or the remote ON OFF buttons DIRECT With the DIRECT setting the unit is fully activated when AC power is applied and the rear panel POWER button is ON how ever it may be put in standby mode using the front panel STANDBY button or the remote ON OFF buttons ALWAYS ON In ALWAYS ON mode the unit remains fully active whenever AC is pres ent and the rear panel POWER button is ON the front panel STANDBY button and the re mote ON OFF buttons are disabled and the unit cannot be put in standby mode To change the setting 1 With the RX 1052 on press the SPKR B TUNE PRESET and MONO buttons on the front panel simultaneously 2 Use the CD and VIDEO 3 buttons on the front panel as up down cursor keys to scroll through the options until the front panel display reads PWR ALWAYON or PWR DIRECT or PWR ST BY 3 Use the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 4 buttons on the front panel as left and right cursor keys to change the setting in the display to the desired choice 4 After making the selection Use the CD and VIDEO 3 buttons on the front panel as up down cursor keys to scroll through the options until SAVE is displayed 5 Use the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 4 buttons on the front panel as left and right cursor keys to select SAVE YES to store the new settings and exit IF you do not wish to save the new setting repeat step 5 but select SAVE NO Then use the CD and VIDEO 3 buttons to scroll through th
58. ssist tuning A large display shows the tuned frequency A TUNED indicator lights when a sufficiently strong signal is received A STE REO indicator lights when a stereo FM sig nal is received Using Station Presets HOQ The RX 1052 can store 30 station presets for recall at any time using the NUMERIC buttons on the remote To memorize a station 1 Tune to the desired station AM or FM 2 Press the front panel MEMORY button or MEM button on the remote A MEMORY indicator will flash for five seconds in the front panel display 3 While the MEMORY indicator is flashing press the number of the preset where you wish fo store the station frequency For ex ample to memorize the station as preset 3 press the 3 button To memorize preset 15 press the 1 button and the 5 button 4 A previously stored frequency is erased from memory when a new frequency is memorized for the same preset number To tune to a memorized station press the pre set number on the NUMERIC buttons NOTE If the TUNER is not already the se lected input first select the tuner input and then enter the desired PRESET number The NUMERIC buttons can also be used for direct access tuning see next section Frequency Direct Tuning GO If you know the frequency of the desired sta tion you tune it directly using the DIRECT button and the NUMERIC buttons on the re mote control 1 Press the DIRECT button on the remote to change the NUMERIC butt
59. t the products must be appropriately recycled or processed in accordance with these directives gt 10 cm gt 4in gt 10cm gt 4in ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 810 RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP GROUNDING CONDUCTORS SECTION 810 20 ELECTICAL SERVICE BOX ITENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUND CLAMPS lt _ POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ARTICLE 250 PART H 1 Front Panel Controls ROTEL FM STEREO RECEIVER RX 1052 2 RR AT96 Remote Control e O O 9 Go DIRECT BAND LABEL ENTER CHARACTER SPEAKER 120 913 0 i Q RX 1052 AM FM Stereo Receiver 4 Important Safety Instructions WARNING There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer all servic ing to qualified service personnel WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the unit to moisture or water Do not expose the unit to dripping or splash ing Do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the unit Do not allow foreign objects to get into the enclosure If the unit is exposed to moisture or a foreign object gets into the enclosure immediately discon nect the power cord from the wa
60. thout first selecting a zone with the SEL button provides control of ZONE 2 To change the input source for a zone 1 Press the front panel SEL button repeatedly until the desired remote zone or MAIN is shown in the display 2 Within 10 seconds press one of the INPUT buttons to select a new source The name of the selected source appears in the dis play 3 Instead of pressing an INPUT button you can also push the CHARACTER buttons on the remote to step through the inputs or turn the zone off Select the SOURCE op tion to link the input for the selected zone to the input used for listening in the main room When linked changing the input in the main room will automatically change it in the remote zone too 4 Following 10 seconds with no commands the RX 1052 reverts to normal opera tion To change a zone volume level 1 Press the front panel SEL button repeatedly until the desired remote zone is shown in the display 2 Within 10 seconds adjust the volume con trol on the front panel or remote to change the zone output level The new setting ap pears in the display 3 Following 10 seconds with no commands the RX 1052 reverts to normal opera tion NOTE If you have set a Maximum Volume for a zone as described in the Setting a Remote Zone Maximum Volume section of this manual you will not be able to adjust the volume of the zone above the set maxi mum You will also not be able to adjust
61. used following a press of the SEL buttons They can be used to adjust the TREBLE or BASS following selection of tone controls with the ENTER button They can be used to select characters in cus tom input labels following a press of the LA BEL button PTY TP and TA Buttons 900 These buttons are used for the advanced search options available with the RDS system on some FM broadcasts See RDS Reception in the Ad ditional Features section for more details Basic Operations This section covers the basic operating controls of the RX 1052 and the remote Power and Standby On Off BEO The rear panel POWER switch on the RX 1052 is a master power switch The switch must be in the ON position for the unit to operate When it is in the OFF position the unit is ful ly off and cannot be activated from the front panel or remote control In normal operation the rear panel POWER switch is always left in the ON position The RX 1052 is activated and deactivated using the front panel STANDBY button or the re mote ON OFF buttons When activated the RX 1052 is fully functional and the front pan el display illuminated When deactivated the unit goes into a standby mode with minimal power applied to the microprocessor NOTE When the unit has AC power applied and the rear panel POWER switch is on the front panel STANDBY LED lights regardless of whether the unit is in standby mode or activated The front panel STANDBY button fun
62. using the SEL button on the front panel See the Controlling Remote Zones from the Main Room section later in this manual Setting a Remote Zone for a Fixed or Variable Volume Level 9 You can set each remote zone to have ther a variable or fixed volume If a zone is set for a fixed volume level you cannot ad just the volume level using the Whenever the zone is turned on the volume level will be at the level you set 1 With the RX 1052 on press the SPKR B TUNE PRESET and MONO buttons on the front panel simultaneously 2 Use the CD and VIDEO 3 buttons on the front panel as up down cursor keys to scroll through the options until the front panel display reads Z2 VOL Z3 VOL or 24 VOL 3 If you are setting the zone for a fixed vol ume level adjust the volume control on the front panel or remote to set the volume level for the zone The new setting appears in the display 4 Use the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 4 buttons on the front panel as left and right cursor keys to select FIX or VARI 4 Use the CD and VIDEO 3 buttons on the front panel as up down cursor keys to scroll through the options until SAVE is displayed 5 Use the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 4 buttons on the front panel as left and right cursor keys to select SAVE YES to store the new settings and exit If you do not wish to save the new setting repeat step 5 but select SAVE NO Then use the CD and VIDEO 3 buttons to scroll through the o
63. uttons Press the BAND button on the front panel or the remote to toggle between AM and FM reception TUNING Buttons BIO The TUNING buttons on the front panel or the remote control provide two different tuning functions depending on the mode of opera tion frequency tuning or preset tuning MEMORY Button B The front panel MEMORY button and the MEM button on the remote are used with the NU MERIC buttons to store station presets NUMERIC Buttons G The NUMERIC buttons on the remote are used to enter the number of a memorized station preset or for direct entry of a station frequen cy These buttons are also used for operating Rotel CD and DVD players DIRECT Button The DIRECT button on the remote is used with the NUMERIC buttons for direct entry of a sta tion frequency in AM FM tuning MONO Button The MONO button on the front panel or the remote toggles the FM mode from stereo re ception to mono reception TUNE PRESET Button T P Button O The front panel TUNE PRESET or remote con trol T P button toggle between FREQUENCY tuning and PRESET tuning modes CD DVD Buttons The STOP PLAY TRACK 44 PPI and RANDOM buttons on the remote are used for operating Rotel CD and DVD players They are not used in operating the RX 1052 CHARACTER Buttons The CHARACTER buttons on the remote have three functions They can be used in selecting an input for re cording or remote zones when

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