Owner’s Manual
RSX-1065
Surround Sound Receiver
SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER RSX-1065
DIGITAL
PRO LOGIC
dts
DSP PRESET
RDS ZONE
OPT COAX
1
2
3
4
5
A
5.1 7.1
FL
C
FR SL SR SW Sbl Sbr Sb
ST TUNED
VOLUME
CD
TUNER
TAPE
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
VIDEO3
VIDEO4
VIDEO5
3
PRO
MULTI DYNAMIC
2CH
STEREO LOGIC II
DSP
INPUT
RANGE
ZONE
REC
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
TUNING
BAND
BASS
TREBLE
POWER
DIRECT
MONO MEMORY
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1: Controls and Connections
1
2
3
4
SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER RSX-1065
DIGITAL
PRO LOGIC
dts
DSP PRESET
RDS ZONE
OPT COAX
1
2
3
4
5
A
5.1 7.1
FL
C
FR SL SR SW Sbl Sbr Sb
ST TUNED
VOLUME
CD
TUNER
TAPE
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5
MULTI DYNAMIC
3
PRO
2CH
LOGIC II
DSP
INPUT RANGE ZONE
REC
STEREO
5
6
7
8
910 11 12
1
2
3
4
5
TUNING
BAND
BASS
TREBLE
POWER
6
7
8
9
0
DIRECT MONO MEMORY
15
18
13
14 16 17
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28 29 30 31 32 33 34
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®
®
HDCD
,
High Definition Compatible Digital and Pacific Microsonics™
PREOUT
ZONE
REM
EXT
12V TRIG
OUT
DIGITAL OUTPUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL INPUT
1
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REM
FRONT
L
CB1
REAR
L
SUB
1
2
CENTER
CENTER
1
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
2
1
2
3
KEYPAD
COMPUTER
I/O
IN
1
L
SWITCHED
SOFTWARE
UPGRADABLE
200W MAX
IR
R
2
OUT
1
2
FRONT R CB 2
TAPE
REAR
1
R
SUB
2
2
COMPONENT VIDEO
MULTI CH INPUT
CB
ZONE
OUT
2
Y
CD
VIDEO IN
3
VIDEO OUT
2
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
4
5
1
3
FRONT
L
REAR L CENTER
CB
CR
L
AM
LOOP
R
1
2
FRONT
R
REAR R
5
SUB
COMPOSITE OUT
MON
OUT
MON
OUT
CAUTION
COMPOSITE IN
S-VIDEO IN
3
S-VIDEO OUT
2 3
MON
OUT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
1
2
4
5
1
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR
SPEAKERS
CENTER
SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER
MODEL NO. RSX-1065
POWER CONSUMPTION: 500 WATTS
RIGHT
LEFT
SURROUND
FRONT
FRONT
SURROUND
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
4 OHMS MINIMUM
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
System, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,242 and other
world-wide patents, issues and pending. "DTS",
DTS Digital surround", are trademarks of Digital
Theater System, Inc. All rights reserved.
RSX-1065
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTICAL SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "Dolby", "Pro Logic"
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboraties Licensing Corporation.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Confidential unpublished works
©
1992-1997 Dolby Laboraties, Inc. All rights reserved.
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RSX-1065 Surround Sound Receiver
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2: FL Display
3A
3B
3C
3D
3E
DIGITAL
PRO LOGIC
dts
DSP PRESET
RDS ZONE
OPT COAX
1
2
3
4
5
A
5.1 7.1
FL
C
FR SL SR SW Sbl Sbr Sb
ST TUNED
3: RR-969 Remote
AUD
TV
SAT
VCR
DVD
AV 3
A
CD
TUN
AV 1
AV 2
POWER
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
X
K
L
4
CH
VOL
B
M
7
INPUT
N
0
BAND
MUTE
+10
GUIDE
MENU
M
PLAY
CD
DISC1
DISC2
DISC3
DISC4
DISC5
C
P
UP
CD
TUN
TAPE1
TAPE2
PH
OSD
C
E
Q
TRACK
V1
V2
V3
V4
V5
-
ENT
DWN
+
D
F
PROGRAM RANDOM REPEAT
DISC
DISC+
PAUSE STOP
R
S
PREV CH
SETUP
AUDIO
ANGLE SUBTITLE
TITLE
S
R
FILTER
EXT IN
ZONE
PRESET
SUR +
SEARCH –
SEARCH +
SHIFT
PTY
TA
TP
DISPLAY
ZOOM
CLEAR
MODE CONDITION
TV/VCR
PIP
DVD
SWAP
POS
ANT
MODE
CD
TUN
TAPE1
TAPE2
PH
TV/VCR
PIP
SWAP
POS
ANT
MODE
V1
V2
V3
V4
V5
CD
TUN
TAPE1
TAPE2
PH
T
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
TV/VCR
RECORD
V1
V2
V3
V4
V5
U
FM
FM
DIRECT
NARROW
MONO
ZONESE
G
H
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
TV/VCR
RECORD
FILTER
EXT IN
P
R
E
T
SUR +
V
FM
MONO
FM
NARROW
DIRECT
FILTER
EXT IN
ZONE
TA
PRESET
TP
SUR +
SHIFT
P
T
Y
T
A
T
P
DISPLAY
W
TUNER
SHIFT
PTY
DISPLAY
X
Y
I
MACRO TIME/ALM
CLEAR
/ CLONE EDIT LEARN
TUNER
J
LANG PRELOAD RESET
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4: Outputs
TV
SUBWOOFER
PREOUT
ZONE
REM
EXT
12V TRIG
OUT
DIGITAL OUTPUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL INPUT
REM
FRONT
L
CB1
REAR
L
SUB
1
2
CENTER
CENTER
1
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
1
2
1
2
3
KEYPAD
COMPUTER
I/O
IN
1
L
SOFTWARE
UPGRADABLE
IR
R
2
OUT
1
2
FRONT R CB 2
TAPE
REAR
1
R
SUB
2
2
COMPONENT VIDEO
MULTI CH INPUT
CB
ZONE
OUT
2
Y
CD
VIDEO IN
3
VIDEO OUT
2
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
4
5
1
3
FRONT
L
REAR L CENTER
CB
CR
L
AM
LOOP
R
1
2
FRONT
R
REAR R
5
SUB
COMPOSITE OUT
MON
OUT
MON
OUT
COMPOSITE IN
S-VIDEO IN
3
S-VIDEO OUT
2 3
MON
OUT
1
2
4
5
1
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
SPEAKERS
CENTER
RIGHT
LEFT
SURROUND
FRONT
FRONT
SURROUND
CENTER
RIGHT FRONT
LEFT FRONT
LEFT REAR
RIGHT REAR
Alternate Video Connections
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RSX-1065 Surround Sound Receiver
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5: Audio Inputs
DVD
L
R
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUTPUT
ROTEL RSX-1065
PREOUT
ZONE
REM
EXT
12V TRIG
OUT
DIGITAL OUTPUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL INPUT
1
REM
FRONT
L
CB1
REAR
L
SUB
1
2
CENTER
1
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
2
1
2
3
KEYPAD
COMPUTER
I/O
IN
1
L
SOFTWARE
UPGRADABLE
IR
R
2
OUT
1
2
FRONT R CB 2
TAPE
REAR
1
R
SUB
2
CENTER
2
COMPONENT VIDEO
MULTI CH INPUT
CB
ZONE
OUT
2
Y
CD
VIDEO IN
3
VIDEO OUT
2
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
4
5
1
3
FRONT
L
REAR L CENTER
CB
CR
L
AM
LOOP
R
1
2
FRONT
R
REAR R
5
SUB
COMPOSITE OUT
MON
OUT
MON
OUT
COMPOSITE IN
S-VIDEO IN
3
S-VIDEO OUT
2 3
MON
OUT
1
2
4
5
1
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
SPEAKERS
CENTER
RIGHT
LEFT
SURROUND
FRONT
FRONT
SURROUND
VCR
L
R
LINE
OUT
REC
IN
AUDIO
TAPE
L
R
LINE
OUT
REC
IN
CD
L
R
ANALOG
OUTPUT
Alternate Video Connections
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6: Video Inputs
DVD
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
COMPOSITE
S-VIDEO
C
B
R
C
VIDEO
OUTPUTS
ROTEL RSX-1065
PREOUT
ZONE
REM
EXT
12V TRIG
OUT
DIGITAL OUTPUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL INPUT
1
REM
FRONT
L
CB1
REAR
L
SUB
1
2
CENTER
CENTER
1
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
2
1
2
3
KEYPAD
COMPUTER
I/O
IN
1
L
SOFTWARE
UPGRADABLE
IR
R
2
OUT
1
2
FRONT R CB 2
TAPE
REAR
1
R
SUB
2
2
COMPONENT VIDEO
MULTI CH INPUT
CB
ZONE
OUT
2
Y
CD
VIDEO IN
3
VIDEO OUT
2
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
4
5
1
3
FRONT
L
REAR L CENTER
CB
L
AM
LOOP
C
R
R
1
2
FRONT
R
REAR R
5
SUB
COMPOSITE OUT
MON
OUT
MON
OUT
COMPOSITE IN
S-VIDEO IN
3
S-VIDEO OUT
2 3
MON
OUT
1
2
4
5
1
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
SPEAKERS
CENTER
RIGHT
LEFT
SURROUND
FRONT
FRONT
SURROUND
VCR
REC
IN
LINE
OUT
S-VIDEO
COMPOSITE
VIDEO
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RSX-1065 Surround Sound Receiver
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7: Zone 2 Connections
CD
ROTEL RSX-1065
PREOUT
ZONE
REM
EXT
12V TRIG
OUT
DIGITAL OUTPUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL INPUT
1
REM
FRONT
L
CB1
REAR
L
SUB
1
2
CENTER
CENTER
1
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
2
1
2
3
KEYPAD
COMPUTER
I/O
IN
1
L
SOFTWARE
UPGRADABLE
IR
R
2
OUT
1
2
FRONT R CB 2
TAPE
REAR
1
R
SUB
2
2
COMPONENT VIDEO
MULTI CH INPUT
CB
ZONE
OUT
2
Y
CD
VIDEO IN
3
VIDEO OUT
2
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
4
5
1
3
FRONT
L
REAR L CENTER
CB
CR
L
AM
LOOP
R
1
2
FRONT
R
REAR R
5
SUB
COMPOSITE OUT
MON
OUT
MON
OUT
COMPOSITE IN
S-VIDEO IN
3
S-VIDEO OUT
2 3
MON
OUT
1
2
4
5
1
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
SPEAKERS
CENTER
RIGHT
LEFT
SURROUND
FRONT
FRONT
SURROUND
AMPLIFIER
ZONE 2 IR
RIGHT
LEFT
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8: Antenna
PREOUT
ZONE
REM
EXT
12V TRIG
OUT
DIGITAL OUTPUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL INPUT
1
REM
FRONT
L
CB1
REAR
L
SUB
1
2
CENTER
CENTER
1
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
2
1
2
3
KEYPAD
COMPUTER
I/O
IN
1
L
SOFTWARE
UPGRADABLE
IR
R
2
OUT
1
2
FRONT R CB 2
TAPE
REAR
1
R
SUB
2
2
COMPONENT VIDEO
MULTI CH INPUT
CB
ZONE
OUT
2
Y
CD
VIDEO IN
3
VIDEO OUT
2
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
4
5
1
3
FRONT
L
REAR L CENTER
C
B
L
AM
LOOP
C
R
R
1
2
FRONT
R
REAR R
5
SUB
COMPOSITE OUT
MON
OUT
MON
OUT
COMPOSITE IN
S-VIDEO IN
3
S-VIDEO OUT
2 3
MON
OUT
1
2
4
5
1
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
SPEAKERS
CENTER
RIGHT
LEFT
SURROUND
FRONT
FRONT
SURROUND
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RSX-1065 Surround Sound Receiver
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8: On-Screen Display Menus
INPUT SETUP
INPUT SETUP
LISTEN: Video 2
LISTEN: Video 2
INPUT LABEL: _ _ _ _ _ _ _
INPUT: Coaxial 1
INPUT LABEL: _ _ _ _ _ _ _
INPUT: Coaxial 2
SURR MODE: Dolby 3 Stereo
SURR MODE: Dolby 3 Stereo
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
ENT KEY=ENTER
+/– KEY=char
SYSTEM STATUS
LISTEN: Tuner
RECORD: CD
MODE: Dolby Digital
INPUT: Coaxial 1
VOLUME: 65
DELAY SETUP
SPEAKER SETUP
ZONE: OFF
Dolby D Dolby
FRONT: Large
CENTER: Large
SURROUND: Large
CENTER BACK: Large
SUBWOOFER: Yes
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
/DTS
CENTER: 01ms
Pro LogicII
OSD KEY=EXIT
V1.1
R SURROUND: 15ms
L SURROUND: 15ms
CNTR-BACK: 15ms
30ms
30ms
CB SPKR SEL: 1 SPEAKER
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
+/– KEY=change
MAIN MENU
INPUT
DELAY
SUB LEVEL
OTHER
SPEAKER
TEST TONE
ZONE 2
DEFAULT
ENT KEY=ENTER
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
SUB SETUP
TEST TONE
LEFT: +01dB
CROSSOVER: 100HZ
DOLBY: +01dB
DTS: -02dB
CENTER: -01dB
RIGHT: +02dB
R SURROUND: +05dB
CENTER BACK: +05dB
L SURROUND: +04dB
SUBWOOFER: +09dB
DEFAULT SETUP
STEREO: +05dB
MUSIC: +03dB
TUNER SETTING: N.AMERICA
FACTORY DEFAULT: No
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
USER DEFAULT: No
USER DEFAULT SET: No
+/– KEY=change
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
DEFAULT SETUP
OTHER OPTIONS
ZONE2 SETUP
RECORD: CD
DYNAMIC: Max
TUNER SETTING: N.AMERICA
FACTORY DEFAULT: Yes
MULTI INPUT: Off
CINEMA EQ: Off
POWER: Direct
OSD: On
SOURCE: CD
VOLUME SETUP: Variable
VOLUME: 20
USER DEFAULT: No
USER DEFAULT SET: No
LANGUAGE: English
ENT KEY=Exec.
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
+/– KEY=change
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English
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Surround Sound Controls.......................15
Digital Source Connections ....................21
Contents
PRO LOGIC II Button
3 STEREO Button
.................................. 15
Digital Inputs
............................................ 21
.......................................... 21
Boxed numbers refer to RSX-1065 illustration.
Boxed letters refer to RR-969 illustration.
....................................... 15
Digital Outputs
DSP Button
2CH Button
SUR+ Button
............................................... 15
............................................... 15
............................................. 16
Output Signal Connections ....................21
TV Monitor Output
Speaker Outputs
....................... 21
....................................... 21
................................. 22
1: Controls and Connections ............................... 3
2: FL Display ..................................................... 4
3: RR-969 Remote ............................................. 4
4: Outputs ......................................................... 5
5: Audio Inputs .................................................. 6
6: Video Inputs .................................................. 7
7: Zone 2 Connections ....................................... 8
8: Antenna ........................................................ 9
8: On-Screen Display Menus............................. 10
Speaker Level Adjustment
Selection Buttons
RCA Preamp Outputs
UP/DOWN Buttons
.................................... 16
Antenna Connections ............................22
DYNAMIC RANGE Button
AM Loop Antenna
FM Wire Antenna
...................................... 22
...................................... 22
DWN Button
.............................................. 16
Tuner Controls ......................................16
Power and Miscellaneous Connections ...22
AC Input ................................................... 22
BAND Button
...................................... 17
................................. 17
TUNING Buttons
MEMORY Button
Accessory Power Outlets
(North American version)................................. 22
........................................ 17
About Rotel .........................................12
NUMERIC Buttons:
Station Presets
12V TRIGGER Connections
......................... 22
Getting Started ....................................12
Key Features ................................................... 12
Unpacking ....................................................... 12
Placement ....................................................... 12
................................... 17
........................................... 17
........................................... 17
.......................................... 17
EXTERNAL REM IN
..................................... 23
DIRECT Button
MONO Button
PRESET Button
Computer I/O
Keypad
..................................................... 23
Zone 2 Connection and Operation..........23
RR-969 Remote Control .......................13
RDS and RBDS Broadcast Reception ......18
Zone 2 Power On/Off Operation ...................... 23
Using the RR-969
...................................... 13
......................... 13
DISPLAY Button
PTY Button
......................................... 18
Controlling Zone 2
from the Main Room
Programming the RR-969
................................................ 18
ZONE Button
............................................. 23
TP Button
TA Button
.................................................. 18
.................................................. 18
Basic Controls ......................................13
Controlling Zone 2 from the Remote Location... 24
POWER Switch
.................................... 13
.......................................... 13
................................... 13
.................................. 13
Zone 2 Audio Outputs
ZONE REM IN Jack
............................... 24
Remote Sensor
Front-panel Display
Volume Control
Connections: Overview .........................19
Video Connections ............................................ 19
.................................... 24
IR OUT Jacks
On-Screen Display / Configuration ........25
Navigation Buttons ............... 25
............................................. 24
Audio Source Connections .....................19
CD Inputs
MUTE Button
Tone Controls
FILTER Button
MENU Button
ENTER Button
............................................. 14
............................................ 14
............................................ 14
............................................ 14
............................................ 14
.................................................. 19
........................... 19
TAPE Inputs and Outputs
SYSTEM STATUS Menu ...................................... 25
MAIN Menu ..................................................... 25
INPUT Menu .................................................... 26
SPEAKER SETUP Menu ...................................... 26
DELAY SETUP Menu .......................................... 27
SUBWOOFER SETUP Menu ................................ 28
TEST TONE Menu .............................................. 28
OTHER OPTIONS Menu ..................................... 28
DEFAULT SETUP Menu ...................................... 29
ZONE 2 SETUP Menu ........................................ 30
Video Source Inputs..............................20
VIDEO 1–5 Audio Inputs
........................... 20
VIDEO 1–5
Composite Video Inputs
Input Controls ......................................14
............................. 20
......................... 20
Input Source Buttons
.......................... 14
VIDEO 1–5 S-Video Inputs
REC Button
VIDEO 1–2
Component Video Inputs
ZONE Button
MULTI Input
............................................. 14
........................... 20
...................... 20
MULTI Channel Audio Inputs
EXT IN
...................................................... 14
Video Source Outputs ...........................20
VIDEO 1–3 Audio Outputs
......................... 21
Specifications .......................................30
VIDEO 1–3
Composite Video Outputs
........................... 21
...................... 21
VIDEO 1–3 S-Video Outputs
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RSX-1065 Surround Sound Receiver
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• Five built-in amplifier channels, each de-
livering 100 watts (all channels driven).
About Rotel
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RSX-1065
Surround Sound Receiver. The RSX-1065 is
four products in one:
A family whose passionate interest in music
led them to manufacture high fidelity compo-
nents of uncompromising quality founded Rotel
40 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.
• AM/FM tuner with 30 station presets, di-
rect access tuning, and auto-tuning.
• RDS (Radio Data Systems) and RBDS (Ra-
dio Broadcast Data Service) capability.
1. A digital audio/video processor with
Dolby® Pro Logic® decoding for Dolby
Surround® source material. Dolby Digital®
and DTS® processing for digital surround
sound signals.
• Zone 2 output with independent input se-
lection and volume adjustments for multi-
zone custom installations along with IR-
repeater capability for operation from the
remote zone.
The engineers work as a close team, listen-
ing 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 prod-
uct the best 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 manufactured in Rotel’s own factory.
2. A full-featured audio/video control center
for analog and digital source components.
• MULTI Input for outboard adaptor and fu-
ture upgradeabilty
3. A high-quality AM/FM tuner with RDS
capability.
• User friendly ON-SCREEN DISPLAY with
programmable labels for video components.
Choice of English or German languages.
4. A 5-channel power amplifier to drive two
front speakers, a center channel speaker,
and two rear surround speakers.
• Universal learning remote control to oper-
ate the RSX-1065 and nine other compo-
nents.
Key Features
Rotel’s reputation for excellence has been
earned through hundreds of good reviews and
awards from the most respected reviewers in
the industry, who listen to music every day.
Their comments keep the company true to its
goal - the pursuit of equipment that is musi-
cal, reliable and affordable.
• Rotel’s Balanced Design Concept combines
advanced circuit board layout, comprehen-
sive parts evaluation, and extensive listening
tests for superior sound and long term re-
liability.
• Upgradeable microprocessor software to
accommodate future upgrades.
Unpacking
Remove the unit carefully from its packing. Find
the remote control and other accessories. Save
the box as it will protect the RSX-1065 if you
move or need to return it for maintenance.
• Dolby® Pro Logic II® decoding for Dolby
Surround® analog sources and conventional
stereo movie and music sources.
All of us at Rotel, thank you for buying this
product and hope it will bring you many years
of enjoyment.
• Automatic decoding for Dolby Digital® 5.1
channel digital sources.
Placement
• Automatic decoding for DTS® 5.1 chan-
nel, DTS ES® Matrix 6.1 channel, and DTS
ES® Discrete 6.1 channel digital sources.
Place the RSX-1065 on a solid, level surface
away from sunlight, heat, moisture, or vibra-
tion. Make sure that the shelf can support the
weight of the unit.
• Automatic HDCD® decoding for signals from
High Definition Compatible Digital® com-
pact discs.
Place the RSX-1065 close to the other com-
ponents in your system and, if possible, on its
own shelf. This will make initial hookup, and
subsequent system changes easier.
• Surround modes for playback of surround
sound material on 2 channel and 3 chan-
nel systems for total compatability.
The RSX-1065 can generate heat during nor-
mal operation. Do not block ventilation open-
ings. Allow a minimum of 10 cm (4 inches)
of unobstructed space around the unit. If in-
stalled in a cabinet, make sure that there is
adequate ventilation.
• Surround modes for playing any source ma-
terial on 5 channel, 6 channel, or 7 chan-
nel systems.
“DTS”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround”, “DTS ES® Matrix 6.1”,
and “DTS ES® Discrete 6.1” are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic II”, “Dolby
Surround”, “Dolby Digital”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Confidential unpublished works © 1992 – 1997 Dolby
Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
• Digital and analog input and output con-
nections for digital signals, composite video,
S-Video, and Component Video.
Don’t stack other components or objects on
top of the RSX-1065. Don’t let any liquid fall
into the unit.
, HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital ® and
Pacific Microsonics™ are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States
and/or other countries. HDCD system manufactured under
license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc. This product is covered
by one or more of the following: In the USA: 5,479,168,
5,638,074, 5,640,161, 5,808,574, 5,838,274,
5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in Australia:
669114. Other patents pending.
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When using Zone 2, the standby operation
is completely independent for the main room
and Zone 2. The remote control POWER but-
ton will not affect Zone 2. Pressing the
POWER button on a remote located in Zone
2 will only affect that zone and not the main
room. When the unit is activated in ZONE 2,
the ZONE indicator in the front-panel FL DIS-
PLAY is lit.
RR-969 Remote Control
The RSX-1065 includes a full-function learn-
ing remote control that can operate the
RSX-1065 plus nine other components.
Basic Controls
We suggest you look over the RSX-1065’s front
and rear panels before you start connecting
other components. The following explanations
will help you get familiar with the unit’s con-
nections, features, and controls.
A separate manual, included with the remote,
gives detailed instructions on programming and
using the RR-969 to replace all of the remote
controls in your system. To avoid duplication,
we provide only basic information about us-
ing the RR-969 to operate the RSX-1065 in this
manual.
Most functions are duplicated on the front-panel
and on the remote. A few are found only on
one or the other. Throughout this manual, num-
bers in gray boxes refer to the RSX-1065 il-
lustration at the front of this manual. Letters refer
to the RR-969 remote illustration. When both
appear, the function is found on both the
RSX-1065 and the remote. When only one ap-
pears, that function is found only on the
RSX-1065 or the remote.
Remote Sensor
This sensor receives IR signals from the remote
control. Do not block this sensor.
Most of the RR-969 functions duplicate the
front-panel controls. For that reason, we will
cover the operating controls on the remote in
the appropriate sections of this manual. Let-
ters in gray boxes next to the name of a func-
tion refers to the labeled illustration of the
remote at the front of this manual.
Front-panel Display
The fluorescent (FL) display in the upper por-
tion of the RSX-1065 provides information about
the status of the unit and activation of special
features.
POWER Switch
The front-panel POWER switch on the RSX-1065
is a master power control. It must be pressed
IN for the unit to operate. When it is in the
OUT position, the unit is fully off and cannot
be activated from the remote control. The
POWER switch on the remote functions as a
standby switch, activating or deactivating the
unit. In standby mode, minimal power is still
supplied to memory circuits to preserve set-
tings. When the unit has AC power applied
and the front-panel POWER button is pressed
IN, the front-panel POWER LED lights, regard-
less of whether the unit is in standby mode or
fully-activated in the main room
See the illustration at the front of this manual
for the location of each section of the display:
Using the RR-969
To operate the RSX-1065 with the remote, make
sure that the AUDIO mode is active by press-
Listening Source
displays the current
input source selected for listening.
ing the AUD button
on the remote before
Recording Source
displays the current
you start. The AUDIO mode will stay active
until another DEVICE button is pressed.
input source selected for recording.
Status Display
shows a range of infor-
Programming the RR-969
mation depending on the current operating
mode. For example, when the tuner is selected,
this section of the display shows tuning infor-
mation and/or RDS information. When other
sources are selected, the surround sound mode
will be displayed. Additionally, other informa-
tion may be displayed briefly when a feature
is activated.
The RR-969 is preprogrammed to operate the
RSX-1065. Should the AUDIO command set
on your RR-969 not operate the RSX-1065,
the programming may have been changed.
To restore the RSX-1065 programming, press
There are three available power mode options
for the RSX-1065, selected during setup from
an ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu. The default
DIRECT mode fully activates the unit whenever
AC power is supplied and the front-panel
POWER button is pressed IN; however, the
remote POWER switch can still be used to
activate or deactivate the unit. With the
STANDBY power option, the unit powers up
in standby mode when AC is first applied and
the front-panel POWER button is pressed IN.
The unit must be manually activated with the
remote control POWER button. With the AL-
WAYS-ON power option, the unit is fully op-
erational whenever AC is applied and the front-
panel POWER button is pressed IN. The re-
mote POWER button is disabled.
the recessed PRELOAD button
mote with the tip of a ballpoint pen.
on the re-
Volume information
shows the current
NOTE: Pushing the PRELOAD button will erase
all custom programming and learned com-
mands, restoring the RR-969 to its factory
condition.
volume setting and/or mute status.
Icons
appear along the left side and the
bottom of the display. These indicate when
special features are activated and assist in the
operation of the unit.
The FL display can be turned off, if desired.
See the MENU button section for instructions.
Volume Control
The VOLUME control adjusts the level of all
output channels. Rotate the front-panel control
clockwise to increase the volume, counterclock-
wise to decrease. The RR-969 remote has VOL-
UME UP and DOWN buttons.
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When you adjust the volume, a digital read-
out appears in the front-panel display and the
new setting appears on your TV monitor.
REC Button
Input Controls
ZONE Button
The RSX-1065 can record from any analog
source to a VCR or other recorder connected
to the VIDEO 1, 2 or 3 outputs or the TAPE
outputs, even while you are listening to a dif-
ferent input source. To select an input source
for recording, press the REC button on the front-
panel (or the equivalent ZONE button on the
remote). Then, press one of the INPUT SOURCE
buttons within 5 seconds to select the signal
you wish to record. After making your selec-
tion (or if more than five seconds passes), the
input source buttons return to their normal
function, selecting a listening source.
Input Source Buttons
NOTE: The VOLUME control can be used to
change the volume in Zone 2. Press the front-
panel ZONE button and adjust the volume.
After 10 seconds, the VOLUME control re-
verts to normal operation.
Press any of the eight front-panel buttons to
select an audio or video input source (the built-
in tuner, CD, VCR, etc.) for listening. You will
hear this source and, if you have selected a
video source, see its picture on your TV monitor.
MUTE Button
The front-panel display and the ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY will show the name of the current lis-
tening source selection. The labels for VIDEO
sources can be customized to match your com-
ponents.
Push the MUTE button once to turn the sound
off. An indication appears in the front-panel
and on-screen displays. Press the button again
to restore previous volume levels.
All of the inputs (the five video inputs, the CD
input, and the TAPE input) can accept either
analog signals or digital signals from one of
the five assignable digital inputs. When a digital
input is assigned, the RSX-1065 checks for the
presence of a digital signal at that input. If a
digital signal is present when the source is
selected, it is automatically activated and the
proper surround mode enabled. If no digital
signal is present, the analog inputs for that
source are selected. This auto-sensing is the
preferred configuration for digital source in-
puts such as DVD players. When an ANA-
LOG input is assigned, the unit will not access
a digital signal, even though one may be
available at the digital input.
Remember, this selection is independent of the
listening source. While recording, you may
still select a different source (for example, the
built-in tuner) for listening. The record selec-
tion appears in the display to the right of the
listening selection.
Tone Controls
BASS and TREBLE controls increase or decrease
theaudiosignal’slowandhighfrequencycontent
respectively. Rotate clockwise to increase out-
put and counterclockwise to reduce. The front-
panel display and ON-SCREEN DISPLAY show
tone control settings as you adjust them.
NOTE: The RECORD function requires analog
signals. If you use a digital connection from
a CD player or DVD for listening, you should
also connect an analog signal for recording.
FILTER Button
The FILTER button (remote only) activates or
deactivates a special CINEMA EQ setting. This
equalization may be desirable for playback
of movie source material to compensate for
the acoustic differences between a commer-
cial cinema and a home theater environment.
MULTI Input
EXT IN
The MULTI CH button (or the EXT IN button
on the remote) overrides all other audio inputs
(both analog and digital) and selects the au-
dio signal from an external digital adaptor.
This input only changes the audio signal; the
video signal from the currently selected input
remains in use. When activated, the RSX-1065’s
digital processing is bypassed. An indicator
appears in the front-panel display.
By default, the source input buttons are fac-
tory configured to select the following inputs:
MENU Button
CD:
Analog input
Push this button on the remote to turn on the
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu system. If the menu
system is already visible, push this button to
cancel the display.
Tuner:
Analog input
Tape:
Analog input
Video 1:
Video 2:
Video 3:
Video 4:
Video 5:
Digital Coaxial 1
Digital Coaxial 2
Digital Coaxial 3
Digital Optical 1
Digital Optical 2
The front panel FL display can be turned off
by pressing and holding the MENU button on
the remote for three seconds. The display is
turned back on when any button on the re-
mote or the front-panel is pressed.
NOTE: When the MULTI CH input is selected,
the CB output is available only at the CB1
PREOUT connector. No signal is available at
the CB2 PREOUT connector when the MULTI
CH input is selected.
Each source input button can be configured
using the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu system
to use a different input (analog or digital). See
the INPUT MENU section for configuration in-
structions.
ENTER Button
The ENTER button is used to confirm and
memorize various settings in the setup and
operation of the RSX-1065. Its use is described
in detail in the relevant sections.
The input source buttons can also be used (with
the REC button
described in the next sec-
tion) to select an analog input source signal
to be available at the outputs for recording.
Additionally, the input source buttons can be
used with the ZONE button
to select an
analog input source for ZONE 2.
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The manual surround sound options are gen-
erally used with source material that is not
encoded with a specific surround sound for-
mat. They are only available for certain source
material and surround modes, but not for some
surround material which triggers automatic
decoding, as follows:
DSP Button
Surround Sound Controls
This button activates digital synthesis of six
ambience modes (MUSIC 1, MUSIC 2, MU-
SIC 3, MUSIC 4, 5CH Stereo, and 7CH Ste-
reo ).
The RSX-1065 decodes Dolby Surround®
analog sources, Dolby Digital® and DTS® 5.1
channel digital sources, DTS ES® Matrix 6.1
DTS ES® Discrete 6.1 channel digital sources,
HDCD® encoded compact discs as well as pro-
viding several DSP ambience simulations for
music and the ability to derive 5-channel, 6-
channel, and 7-channel surround sound from
any source material.
• The four MUSIC settings simulate progres-
sively larger acoustic environments and are
used to recreate ambience when listening
to music sources and/or other sources that
lack surround sound encoding.
• DTS, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete
6.1, Dolby Digital, HDCD (96kHz), and
PCM 2-channel (96kHz) digital signals are
auto-detected cannot not be overridden.
• The 5CH Stereo setting is used to derive
surround information from stereo source
material appropriate for use with a 5 chan-
nel system (FRONT LEFT/RIGHT, CENTER,
and SURROUND LEFT/RIGHT).
Decoding of digital input streams is generally
automatic. For example, when a digital input
signal encoded in Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1
channel surround is detected, the RSX-1065
activates the proper decoding. In addition, the
unit will detect discs encoded with DTS-ES
Matrix 6.1 or DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 surround
information and activate DTS ES® Extended
Surround decoding. Likewise, a digital input
from an HDCD® encoded compact disc will
be auto-detected and properly decoded to 2CH
stereo operation.
• HDCD (non 96kHZ) and PCM 2-channel
(non 96kHZ) digital signals can be over-
ridden to Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby 3-Ste-
reo, Music 1 – 4, 5CH Stereo, 7CH Ste-
reo, and Stereo.
• The 7CH Stereo mode derives surround
information from any source material for
a seven speaker system (FRONT LEFT/
RIGHT, CENTER, SURROUND LEFT/RIGHT,
and CENTER BACK 1/2).
• Dolby Digital 2-ch Stereo digital can be
overridden to Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby 3-
Stereo, and Stereo.
• All other mode settings can be overridden.
Press the button to activate the DSP mode. Each
press of the button will step forward to the next
mode in the following order: MUSIC 1 >
MUSIC 2 > MUSIC 3 > MUSIC 4 > 5CH Ste-
reo > 7CH Stereo. An indicator lights in the
front-panel display when DSP mode has been
activated.
PRO LOGIC II Button
In most cases, the RSX-1065 will also recog-
nize a digital signal with Dolby Surround en-
coding and activate the proper Dolby® Pro Logic
II® decoding. Additionally, you can configure
a default surround mode for each input using
the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu system.
This setting decodes Dolby Surround encoded
anlog surround sound signals, whether it be
a music CD, videotape, videodisc, stereo TV
broadcast, or radio broadcast. It also can be
used to create additional ambience in 2-channel
musical source material. Front, center, and rear
speakers are activated. An indicator lights in
the front-panel display when the PRO LOGIC
II button is pressed.
NOTE: As a general rule, the DSP modes pro-
vide more exaggerated ambience effects than
the PRO LOGIC II mode. Experiment with the
more spectacular DSP modes for particular
recordings or effects.
Four front panel MODE buttons and the SUR+
button on the remote allow manual control of
the surround sound settings, overriding any
configured default setting or auto-sensing.
Optional settings available from the front panel
and/or the remote include:
NOTE: Leaving the RSX-1065 in PRO LOGIC
II mode offers satisfactory performance and
convenience for many source materials. It pro-
vides automatic decoding of analog surround
sound material and automatic selection of
Dolby Digital or DTS processing when an
appropriate digital source is played.
2CH Button
• 2-channel stereo (left/right)
This button activates conventional 2-speaker
stereo mode with no surround sound or other
processing. This is “pure” stereo, using the front
left and front right speakers (with or without
subwoofer), with no surround channels and
no center channel.
• 3-channel stereo (left/right/center)
• 5-channel stereo (front left/front right/cen-
ter/surround left/surround right)
3 STEREO Button
• 7-channel stereo (front left/front right/cen-
ter/surround left/surround right/center back
1 and 2).
This mode provides proper playback on 3-
channel systems that have front and center
speakers, but lack rear surround speakers. With
stereo recordings, it derives a center channel
signal. With 5.1 channel surround sound re-
cordings, it mixes the rear channel signals into
the front speakers for a larger, more ambient
sound than conventional stereo. An indicator
lights in the front-panel display to show that
this mode has been activated.
When used with Dolby Digital or DTS source
material, the 2CH button engages a downmix
feature, combining all of the channels and
sending them to the front speakers. The spa-
tial effects of surround sound are lost, but all
of the information on the original recording
are preserved.
• Four DSP ambience settings simulating
concert halls.
These options enable you to enjoy expanded
surround sound performance from conventional
stereo and 5.1 channel surround material or
to play multichannel surround source material
on systems with just 2 or 3 speakers.
NOTE: 2CH mode allows you to hear 2-chan-
nel stereo recordings in their original format
using the analog inputs.
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SUR+ Button
NOTE: This adjustment is temporary. Selecting
a different input or turning the unit off and
one will cause the settings to revert to the
default levels.
Tuner Controls
The SUR+ button on the remote selects the sur-
round modes described in the previous sec-
tion. Each time you press the button, the sur-
round mode cycles to the next setting (Dolby
Pro Logic II, Dolby 3-Stereo, Music 1 – 4, 5CH
Stereo, 7CH Stereo, and Stereo) as indicated
by the front-panel display and an ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY indicator. Repeatedly press the but-
ton until you reach the desired setting.
The RSX-1065 features a digital synthesized
AM/FM tuner with RDS capability and 30
station presets. The unit offers a wide range
of tuning options. Here is an overview of the
tuning options (more detailed information is
provided in subsequent sections of this manual):
NOTE: The ON-SCREEN DISPLAY calibration
permits independent adjustment of each sur-
round channel. The adjustment procedure de-
scribed here only allows changing the relative
volume of all surround channels in unison.
• Manual frequency tuning tunes up or
down to the next station frequency (when
in frequency tuning mode). Press and re-
lease a TUNING button (CH UP/DOWN
on the remote) to tune.
NOTE: These surround modes may not be avail-
able for all source material. Many types of
digital sources automatically trigger a spe-
cific type of surround decoding, which can-
not be overridden.
DYNAMIC RANGE Button
DWN Button
Digital sources are capable of wide dynamic
range (the difference between the softest and
loudest sounds). In some cases, this may tax
amplifiers and/or speakers. In other cases,
you may want to reduce the dynamic range
when listening at low volume levels. Pressing
the front-panel DYNAMIC RANGE button (or
the DWN button on the remote) steps through
the three dynamic range settings:
• Direct frequency tuning lets you en-
ter the desired station frequency digits. Press
the DIRECT button and enter the digits us-
ing the NUMERIC buttons.
Speaker Level Adjustment
Selection Buttons
UP/DOWN Buttons
• Automatic frequency search tuning
searches up or down to find the next re-
ceivable broadcast signal. Press and hold
a TUNING button (CH UP/DOWN on the
remote) for at least one second to search
up or down.
The levels of all channels should be calibrated
using test tones with an ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
menu during the initial setup of the RSX-1065.
You can also make a temporary change in
the relative volume of the center, rear, or sub-
woofer channels using buttons on the remote
control:
• MAX (no compression/full dynamic range)
• MID (moderate compression)
• 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.
• MIN (full compression/minimum dynamic
range)
1. Press one of the selection buttons on the
remote to select a channel (or pair of chan-
nels) for adjustment. Press the C button
to adjust the CENTER channel. Press the
A “D. RANGE” indicator in the front-panel dis-
play lights when the dynamic range is not set
to the MAX setting. The new dynamic range
setting appears briefly in the alphanumeric
display when the setting is changed.
• Preset search tuning jumps up/down
to the next memorized station preset. When
in PRESET mode, press a TUNING button
(CH UP/DOWN on the remote) to select
the next station preset. Press the PRESET
button on the remote to toggle between
preset and frequency tuning modes.
S button
channel. Press the R button
to adjust the SUBWOOFER
to adjust
the rear SURROUND or CENTER BACK
channels (each press of the R button toggles
between the SURROUND channels and the
CENTER BACK channels). The selected
speaker and its current setting appear briefly
in the display.
NOTE: The DYNAMIC RANGE feature is only
available in Dolby Digital mode. It is inactive
at all other times.
• RDS (Europe) or RBDS (USA) tuning
provides a range of special tuning and
search features based on data codes en-
coded with the broadcast signal. See the
RDS section of this manual for detailed
information.
2. Use the UP or DOWN buttons
on the
remote to adjust the output level of the se-
lected channel(s).
NOTE: The RSX-1065 comes preconfigured for
tuning in the market where you purchased it
(N. America or Europe). To change this default
setting, see the information on the DEFAULT
SETUP on-screen menu later in this manual.
3. Repeat the procedure for each channel.
If no level adjustment is made for 5 seconds
after pressing one of the selection buttons, the
levels revert to the default calibrated settings.
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BAND Button
MEMORY Button
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. Note that in FM
mode, pressing 1 will enter 10 as the digit
in the frequency display. When all of the
necessary digits have been entered (a fi-
nal 0 is displayed automatically), the re-
ceiver will tune to the displayed station fre-
quency.
Press the BAND button to toggle between AM
and FM reception. An indicator in the front-
panel display confirms your choice and the
currently tuned station frequency is shown.
The MEMORY button is used with the NUMERIC
buttons to store memorized station presets. See
the next section for detailed instructions.
NUMERIC Buttons:
Station Presets
NOTE: If the TUNER is not already the selected
input source, pressing the BAND button will
automatically switch to the TUNER input.
The RSX-1065 can store up to 30 station pre-
sets for recall at any time using the NUMERIC
buttons. To memorize a station:
TUNING Buttons
1. Tune to the desired station, AM or FM.
Examples:
The TUNING buttons (labeled CH UP/DOWN
on the remote control) provide three different
tuning functions, depending on the mode of
operation.
2. Press the MEMORY button on the front-
panel. A MEMORY indicator will flash for
five seconds in the front-panel display.
FM87.50MHz
FM101.90MHz
AM1610kHz
Press: 8 > 7 > 5
Press: 1 > 1 > 9
Press: 1 > 6 > 1
In the normal FREQUENCY tuning
mode, press a TUNING button (CH UP/
DOWN on the remote) and release to manu-
ally jump to the next station frequency, regard-
less of whether or not a station is broadcast-
ing on that frequency. For auto frequency search
tuning, press and hold the TUNING button for
approximately one second. An AUTO indicator
will appear in the front-panel display and the
tuner will begin 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 stations will be skipped
during auto tuning.
3. While the MEMORY indicator is flashing,
press the number of the preset where you
wish to store the station frequency. For
example, to memorize the station as pre-
set 3, press the 3 button. To memorize preset
15, press the 1 button followed by the 5
button.
MONO Button
The MONO button changes 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 sta-
tion is broadcasting a stereo signal.
4. A previously stored frequency is erased from
memory when a new frequency is memo-
rized for the same preset number.
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.
To tune to a previously memorized station, just
press the preset number on the NUMERIC
buttons. For example, to tune to preset 3, press
the 3 button. To tune to preset 15, press the 1
button and then press the 5 button.
In the PRESET tuning mode, press a
TUNING button (CH UP/DOWN on the re-
mote) and release to jump to the next memo-
rized station preset. Switch between FRE-
QUENCY and PRESET tuning modes by press-
PRESET Button
NOTE: If the TUNER is not already the selected
input source, pressing a NUMERIC button will
automatically switch to the TUNER input.
The PRESET button on the remote toggles be-
tween frequency tuning mode and preset tuning
mode. In frequency tuning mode, the TUNING
buttons (CH UP/DOWN on the remote ) ad-
vance to the next station frequency. In preset
tuning mode, the TUNING buttons advance
to the next memorized station preset. A PRE-
SET indicator in the front-panel display lights
in preset mode.
ing the PRESET button
on the remote con-
The NUMERIC buttons can also be used for
direct access tuning (see next section).
trol. A PRESET indicator appears in the dis-
play when PRESET TUNING is activated.
DIRECT Button
In the RDS PTY search mode, press a
TUNING button (CH UP/DOWN on the re-
mote) to select the desired program type from
the scrolling list in the display. See the section
on RDS tuning for more details.
If you know the frequency of the desired sta-
tion, you may tune it directly using the DIRECT
button and the NUMERIC buttons.
1. Press the DIRECT button to change the
NUMERIC buttons from station preset to
Direct Access mode. The station frequency
in the front-panel display will change to a
series of four bars, representing the digits
of a station frequency, with the first bar
flashing.
NOTE: Several indicators in the front-panel dis-
play assist tuning. A large display shows the
tuned frequency. A TUNED indicator lights
when a sufficiently strong signal is received.
A ST indicator lights when a stereo FM signal
is received.
NOTE: If the TUNER is not already the selected
input source, pressing a TUNING button (CH
UP/DOWN on the remote) will automatically
switch to the TUNER input.
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PTY Button
NOTE: The RDS and RBDS features are en-
tirely dependent on the broadcaster sending
encoded signals. Thus, they will only be avail-
able in markets where RDS or RBDS is imple-
mented and where stations are broadcasting
these data signals. If there are no RDS or
RBDS stations, the RSX-1065 will function as
a standard radio receiver.
NOTE: RDS and RBDS services are only avail-
able on FM broadcasts. The features and but-
tons described below are only operational in
FM mode.
RDS and RBDS Broadcast
Reception
The Rotel RSX-1065 is equipped with RDS (Ra-
dio Data Systems) reception capabilities for
Europe and RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data
Service) capabilities for the United States. These
broadcast systems provide additional function-
ality to FM radio reception by transmitting en-
coded information along with the radio sig-
nal. This signal is decoded by an RDS or RBDS
receiver and can provide a range of informa-
tional features including:
The PTY search function permits you to scan
available broadcasts for RDS stations broad-
casting a particular type of program content.
1. Press the PTY button. The current RDS pro-
gram type will appear in the display.
2. If desired, change to a different PROGRAM
TYPE using the TUNING UP/DOWN but-
tons to scroll through the list.
3. Press the PTY button a second time within
5 seconds. The tuner 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.
DISPLAY Button
1. a display of the station’s identifying name
(e.g. BBC1)
There are five display options when the cur-
rently tuned station is broadcasting RDS infor-
mation and the RDS indicator in the front-panel
display is lit. Press the DISPLAY button on the
remote to step through the five display options:
2. a display of the station’s program content
(e.g. ROCK or NEWS)
4. If no station is located for the desired con-
tent type, the tuner will return to the last
previously tuned station.
3. traffic information broadcasts
1. Standard FREQUENCY display.
5. Cancel the PTY function by pressing any
other button.
4. a scrolling text display for announcements
or information
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”.
NOTE: If the currently tuned station is broad-
casting PTY data, a PTY indicator lights in the
front-panel display.
In addition, RDS provides several advanced
search features including:
1. Search for a station with the desired pro-
gram content (PTY)
3. PROGRAM TYPE. This is a description of
the station’s content from a standardized
list of program types in each market. If the
current station is not broadcasting an RDS
signal, the display will show “NO PTY
DATA”.
TP Button
2. Search for traffic information (TP)
Searches for an RDS station broadcasting traffic
information programming:
3. Search for stations broadcasting special
traffic announcements (TA).
1. Press the TP button. The tuner attempts to
find an RDS station broadcasting the traf-
fic programming. If a station is found, a
TP indicator lights in the front-panel display.
RDS broadcasting has been widely available
in many European markets for years. There
are a large number of RDS stations and most
users will be familiar with the features and
operation. In the USA, implementation of the
RBDS system is more recent. Fewer stations
are broadcasting RBDS signals and the fea-
tures may be less familiar to many users. Consult
your authorized Rotel dealer for more infor-
mation on RDS or RBDS broadcasting in your
area.
4. CLOCK TIME. A time and date display
broadcast by the station. If the current sta-
tion is not broadcasting an RDS signal, the
display will show “NO TIME DATA”.
2. If no station is located, the tuner will re-
turn to the last previously tuned station.
5. RADIO TEXT. Additional scrolling text
messages broadcast by the station. If the
current station is broadcasting radio text
data, an RT indicator lights in the display
and the scrolling text appears. If the cur-
rent station is not broadcasting an RDS sig-
nal, the display will show “NO TEXT DATA”.
3. Cancel the TP function by pressing any other
button.
TA Button
Searches for an RDS station broadcasting
special traffic announcements:
1. Press the TA button. The tuner will attempt
to find an RDS station broadcasting traf-
fic announcements.
2. If no station is located, the tuner will return
to the last previously tuned station.
3. Cancel the TA function by pressing any other
button.
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Video Connections
However, both Composite and S-Video cables
maybeconnectedfromtheRSX-1065TVMONI-
TOR outputs to both Composite and S-Video in-
puts on a TV or projector. This dual connection
from the RSX-1065 will provide limited S-Video
capability in a system that is predominantly con-
nected with Composite video cables.
Connections: Overview
The RSX-1065 connections include standard
RCA audio inputs and outputs, composite video
inputs and outputs, S-Video inputs and outputs,
Component Video inputs, plus coaxial and op-
tical digital inputs and outputs.
The RSX-1065 provides S-Video and Compo-
nent Video connections for those who wish to
use them. However, standard Composite video
cables provide excellent picture quality in most
systems and their use for all input and output
connections will greatly simplify installation and
configuration of the unit.
When both Composite and S-Video cables are
connected from the same source, only S-Video
will be available at the RSX-1065 S-Video TV
MONITOR outputs. However, the Composite
video REC Out will still be available. This dual
connection can be used to provide video taping
in a system that is predominantly connected
with S-Video cables, but also includes a VCR
with Composite video.
The RSX-1065 has RCA preamp audio out-
puts for use with external amplifiers as well
as composite video, S-Video, and Component
Video outputs to connect your TV monitor.
If you chose to use S-Video or Component Video
connections, be aware of the following impli-
cations for the configuration of your system:
The RSX-1065 also has MULTI input connec-
tions, a remote IR sensor input, and two 12V
trigger connections for remote turn-on of Ro-
tel amplifiers.
On Screen Menu Display: The RSX-1065
ON-SCREEN MENU system is available for
all inputs when using a Composite or S-Video
cable from the TV MONITOR outputs to the
TV set. The ON-SCREEN MENU is not avail-
able when using Component video cables.
NOTE: Do not plug any system component
into an AC source until all connections have
been properly made.
Audio Source Connections
Connect your audio-only source components
to these RCA inputs and outputs:
System Set-Up: System setup should be done
while using a Composite video or S-Video cable
connecting the RSX-1065 TV MONITOR out-
puts to the video inputs of the TV or projec-
tor. Select OSD ( ON-SCREEN MENU) from
the RR-969 remote control to complete system
setup.
Video cables should have a 75 ohm imped-
ance rating. The S/PDIF digital audio inter-
face standard also specifies a 75 ohm imped-
ance and all good digital cables adhere to
this requirement. Because the video and
S/PDIF standards are so close, you can use
a video cable for digital audio data transmis-
sion. We strongly advise that you NOT sub-
stitute conventional audio interconnect cables
for digital or video signals. Standard audio
interconnects will pass these signals, but their
limited bandwidth reduce performance.
CD Inputs
Connect the left and right analog outputs from
your CD player to the input jacks labeled CD.
NOTE: On a PAL standard monitor, the OSD
cannot be displayed until a video signal is
present, irrespective of the type of video
cables in use. For setup, connect the video
output from your DVD player and select its
input on the RSX-1065. The OSD will be dis-
played as an overlay to the video signal from
the DVD player.
TAPE Inputs and Outputs
The RSX-1065 provides a pair of inputs and
a pair of record outputs for connecting an ana-
log audio tape deck.
The analog source signal available for record-
ing at the TAPE outputs is selected with the REC
button on the front-panel (or the ZONE but-
ton on the remote) and its label appears in
the display. If the TAPE input signal is selected
as the recording source, its signal will not be
available at the TAPE output, but will be avail-
able at the VIDEO outputs for recording.
When making signal connections, connect LEFT
channels to LEFT channel jacks and RIGHT chan-
nels to RIGHT channel jacks. All RCA-type
connections on the RSX-1065 follow these stan-
dard color codes:
Composite and S-Video: With certain ex-
ceptions, a system should be connected with
either all Composite or all S-Video cables.
S-Video signals from sources cannot be sent
to a TV set from the RSX-1065 TV MONITOR
outputs with a Composite video cable. Con-
versely, Composite video signals from sources
cannot be sent to a TV set from the RSX-1065
TV MONITOR outputs with an S-Video cable.
Therefore, Composite and S-Video connections
cannot be “mixed” in a system.
Left channel audio: white RCA jack
Right channel audio: red RCA jack
Composite video: yellow RCA jack
Connect the left and right analog outputs from
an audio tape deck to the TAPE IN jacks.
Connect the TAPE OUT jacks to the inputs on
the audio tape deck.
NOTE: Each source input must be properly
configured using the INPUT MENU of the
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY system. We recom-
mend going to this menu after connecting
each source to configure it as desired. See
the INPUT MENU section for information.
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VIDEO 1–5
MULTI Channel Audio Inputs
Video Source Inputs
Composite Video Inputs
A set of RCA inputs accepts seven channels
of analog signals from a 5.1 or 6.1 channel
processor or source component. When selected
with the front-panel MULTI INPUT button or re-
mote EXT IN button, this input overrides any
other audio input signal.
There are input connections for five video source
components. Each of the five provides a pair
of RCA inputs for analog audio signals. Each
of the five also provides a choice of an RCA
composite video input or S-Video input for the
video signal from the source component. In
addition, two of the video source inputs (Video
1 and Video 2) also feature Component Video
input connections as an alternative to the com-
posite video or S-Video connections.
If you use the RCA composite video connec-
tions for a source component, connect the RCA
video output of the source component to one
of the video inputs labeled COMPOSITE IN.
Use a standard 75 ohm video cable.
Use audio interconnect cables to connect the
outputs of the source component to the RCA
jacks labeled MULTI INPUT, making sure that
you observe proper channel consistency, i.e.
connect the right front channel to the R FRONT
input, etc. Depending on your system configu-
ration, you will make six connections (FRONT
RIGHT/FRONT LEFT/REAR RIGHT/REAR LEFT/
CENTER/SUBWOOFER), seven connections
(FRONT RIGHT/FRONT LEFT/ REAR RIGHT/
REAR LEFT/CENTER/CENTER BACK/SUB-
WOOFER).
VIDEO 1–5 S-Video Inputs
S-Video signals use a special cable which di-
vides the video signal into several elements
carried by separate conductors, providing
higher quality than the standard RCA composite
cables. If you choose to use an S-Video input
connection from a source component, connect
the S-Video output of that component to one
of the inputs on the RSX-1065 labeled S-VIDEO
IN using a standard S-Video interconnect cable.
NOTE: There is no need to use more than one
type of video connection from a source com-
ponent. We recommend selecting one type
of video connection and using it for all video
inputs and outputs. As a general rule, using
RCA composite video connections will sim-
ply system setup and operation.
NOTE: Signals from S-Video inputs will only
be available at the S-Video outputs to the TV.
There are also video record outputs (described
in a following section) which correspond to
three of the video source inputs – Video 1, 2,
and 3). For this reason, you should plan ahead
and designate each source component as
Video 1, Video 2, etc. All connections (both
input and output) from a source component
must be made consistently to the same set of
connections. For example, all input and out-
put connections to a particular VCR could be
made to Video 1 connectors.
Video Source Outputs
VIDEO 1–2
Component Video Inputs
Three of the available video sources (VIDEO
1, 2 and 3) feature outputs that allow you to
send a signal to a VCR or other source com-
ponent for recording. The recording signal avail-
able at all of these outputs is selected globally
using the REC button on the front-panel or the
ZONE button on the remote and is indepen-
dent of the source selected for listening.
Component Video connections split the video
into three signals – luminance (Y) and sepa-
rate chrominance (CB and CR) elements, al-
lowing delivery of a reference-quality picture.
Each of these signals is carried by a separate
75 ohm video cable with RCA connectors.
The VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 source inputs pro-
vide an option for using Component Video con-
nections. If you choose to use Component Video
input connection from a source component,
connect the three Component Video outputs
of that component to the corresponding inputs
on the RSX-1065 labeled COMPONENT
VIDEO IN. Make sure that you connect each
of the three cables to the proper connector (Y
to Y, CB to CB, and CR to CR) and that you
use standard 75 ohm video interconnect cables.
Also, be sure that the channels are connected
consistently, i.e. left channel signals connected
to left channel inputs/outputs and right chan-
nel signals connected to right channel inputs/
outputs.
NOTE: Recording signals are available at all
source outputs, including the source selected
for recording. As a general rule, you should
not attempt to record to the component whose
signal has been selected for recording.
NOTE: These video source inputs can also be
used for additional audio-only sources, omit-
ting the video signal connections.
The record outputs for VIDEO 1, 2, and 3
include a pair of RCA analog audio outputs
plus a choice of composite video or S-Video
output. To hook up a video component for re-
cording, you will need to connect it to both
analog audio outputs and to your choice of
video outputs. Keep in mind that composite
video input signals will not be available at the
S-Video record outputs and S-Video input sig-
nals will not be available at the composite video
record outputs.
VIDEO 1–5 Audio Inputs
NOTE: Signals from Component Video inputs
will only be available at the Component Video
outputs to the TV monitor. The ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY system is not available when using
Component Video connections.
Using standard audio interconnect cables,
connect the left and right channel analog au-
dio outputs of VCRs or other source compo-
nents to the VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 inputs using
standard RCA audio cables.
NOTE:All connections (both input and output)
from a source component must be made con-
sistently to the same set of connections. For
example, if you designate a VCR as VIDEO
1, you must connect all of its input and output
signals to the VIDEO 1 connectors.
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VIDEO 1–3 Audio Outputs
Digital Inputs
Output Signal Connections
This section of the manual describes the au-
dio and video signal output connections on
the RSX-1065. These are used for routing the
output signals to television monitors, audio am-
plifiers, and recording devices.
Using standard audio interconnect cables,
connect the left and right channel RCA audio
outputs from the RSX-1065 to the audio inputs
on the source component. Make sure that you
are consistent. If you hook up a VCR to the
VIDEO 1 inputs, hook up the VIDEO 1 out-
puts to the same VCR. Also make sure that the
left channel is connected to the LEFT connec-
tors and the right channel to the RIGHT con-
nectors.
The RSX-1065 accepts digital input signals from
source components such as CD players, sat-
ellite TV receivers, and 5.1 channel Dolby
Digital, DTS, or 6.1 channel DTS ES signals
from DVD players. The built-in D/A converter
senses and adjusts to the correct sampling rates.
There are five digital inputs on the rear panel,
three coaxial and two optical. These digital
inputs can be assigned to any of the input
sources using the INPUT MENU screen de-
scribed later in this manual. For example, you
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.
TV Monitor Output
The video output of the RSX-1065 sends the
video signal to your TV monitor. Three types
of video output connections are provided –
RCA composite video, S-Video, and Compo-
nent Video. Choose the type of video output
connection that matches the type of video input
connections you have made. Connect the TV
MONITOR output, from either RCA compos-
ite or S-Video or Component Video connec-
tor, to the corresponding input on your televi-
sion monitor, using appropriate video cables.
VIDEO 1–3
Composite Video Outputs
If you choose to use the RCA composite video
connections for a source component, use a
75 ohm video interconnect cable to connect
the RSX-1065’s RCA video output (labeled
COMPOSITE OUT) to the RCA video input on
your VCR.
Connect the appropriate cable (optical or 75
ohm coaxial) from the digital output of your
source component to a digital input on the
RSX-1065 and then configure that digital in-
put for use with the source component using
the INPUT MENU.
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. The ON-
SCREEN DISPLAY system is not available
when using Component Video connections.
VIDEO 1–3 S-Video Outputs
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
If you choose to use S-Video connections for
a source component, use an S-Video cable
to connect the RSX-1065’s S-Video output (la-
beled S-VIDEO OUT) to the S-Video input on
your source component.
Digital Outputs
Digital Source Connections
The RSX-1065 has a digital output (with a
choice of coaxial or optical connectors) to send
the digital signal from any of the five digital
inputs to a digital recorder or outboard digi-
tal processor. When a digital input source signal
is selected for listening, that signal is automati-
cally sent to both digital outputs for record-
ing or outboard processing.
Speaker Outputs
The RSX-1065 provides digital connections
which may be used in place of, or in addi-
tion to, the analog audio input and output con-
nections described in the previous sections.
These connections include five digital inputs
and a digital output for recording.
The RSX-1065 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). There are five pairs of bind-
ing post connections (one pair for each speaker)
which accept bare wire, spade lugs, or ba-
nana plug connectors (in some markets).
These digital connections can be used with
any source component that supplies a digital
signal, such as a DVD player or CD player.
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.
Each pair of connectors is color-coded for
polarity: red/blue/green for positive and black
for negative. All speakers and all speaker wire
is also marked for polarity. For proper perfor-
mance, you must maintain this polarity at all
speaker connections. Always connect the
positive terminal of each speaker to the cor-
responding colored (red/blue/green) speaker
terminal on the RSX-1065 and the negative
speaker terminal to the corresponding black
connector on the RSX-1065.
NOTE: A digital connection means that the
D/A converters in the RSX-1065 will be used
to decode the digital signal, rather than the
source component’s internal D/A converters.
In general, you would use digital connections
for a DVD player or other component that
supplies a Dolby Digital or DTS signal. How-
ever, if you are connecting a high-end Rotel
CD player with sophisticated internal D/A
converters, you might prefer to use analog
audio connections to the RSX-1065.
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.
Each pair of connectors is labeled as LEFT
FRONT, LEFT SURROUND, RIGHT FRONT,
RIGHT SURROUND, or CENTER. You must con-
nect each of the five speakers to the proper
terminal on the RSX-1065.
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Route the wires from the RSX-1065 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 or the twisted bare wire around
the binding post shaft. Turn the collars clock-
wise to clamp the connector lug or wire firmly
in place.
Antenna Connections
Power and Miscellaneous
Connections
The RSX-1065 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-1065. Instructions for hooking
up these antennas follow.
AC Input
Your RSX-1065 is configured at the factory for
the proper AC line voltage in the country where
you purchased it (USA: 115 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.
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.
Plug the supplied cord into the AC INPUT
receptacle on the back of the unit.
See the POWER SWITCH heading in the BASIC
CONTROLS section of this manual for infor-
mation about turning the unit on and off.
AM Loop Antenna
NOTE: Be sure that no loose wire strands can
touch adjacent wires or connectors.
The RSX-1065 includes a plastic loop antenna
to receive AM radio signals. Remove this
antenna from the box and locate it near the
RSX-1065. 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.
NOTE: Memorized settings and video labels
will be stored for up to one month if the
RSX-1065 is disconnected from AC power.
RCA Preamp Outputs
There are ten RCA preamp audio outputs:
FRONT (LEFT/ RIGHT), CENTER (1/2), SUR-
ROUND REAR (LEFT/RIGHT), CENTER BACK
(CB1/CB2), and SUBWOOFER (1/2). Use
these outputs to send the RSX-1065’s output
signals to powered speakers or external am-
plifiers used in place of one or more of the
internal amplifiers.
Accessory Power Outlets
(North American version)
The RSX-1065 has two switched outlets on the
back panel. Power is available from these
outlets when the RSX-1065 is turned on. These
outlets can provide up to a total of 200 watts.
They are appropriate for supplying power to
signal sources, such as CD players, tuners, or
tape decks. They should not be used for power
amplifiers. Connecting components that will
draw more than 200 watts to these outputs
could damage the RSX-1065.
Connect the 300 ohm twin-conductor wire from
the loop antenna to the pair of screw termi-
nals 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.
NOTE: Depending on your system configura-
tion, you may use some or all of these con-
nections. For example, if you only have one
center channel, you would connect it to the
CENTER 1 output. If you only have one cen-
ter back channel, you would connect it to the
CB1 output.
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 termi-
nals in place of the loop antenna.
12V TRIGGER Connections
Several Rotel amplifiers offer the option of
turning them on and off using a 12 volt trig-
ger signal. These two connections provide this
12 volt trigger signal. When the RSX-1065 is
activated, a 12 volt DC signal appears at these
connectors and will turn on amplifiers. When
the RSX-1065 is put in STANDBY mode, the
trigger signal is interrupted and the amplifi-
ers will turn off.
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.
FM Wire Antenna
The RSX-1065 is supplied with a T-shaped in-
door FM antenna. Connect the attached coax
F-type plug to one of the FM antenna connec-
tors on the RSX-1065. For best reception, un-
fold 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.
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).
NOTE: To use an outdoor antenna, connect its
75 ohm coax lead wire to the FM connector
instead of the indoor wire antenna, only af-
ter a professional contractor has installed the
antenna system in accordance with local elec-
trical codes.
Make sure that you have each output connected
to the correct amplifier channel (front right, left
rear, etc.).
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EXTERNAL REM IN
• Any source component connected to the
RSX-1065's analog inputs (except the MULTI
input) can be sent to the Zone 2 outputs.
ZONE 2 operates independently of the
main room. You can select a different source
or adjust Zone 2 volume without affecting
the MAIN outputs in any way.
Zone 2 Connection and
Operation
The RSX-1065 provides Zone 2 multi-room
capability, allowing you to enjoy music and
operate the system from a second room. From
the remote location, you can select a source
component (even if different from the source
playing in the main listening room), adjust the
volume level in the remote zone, and oper-
ate the source components.
This 3.5 mm mini-jack (labeled EXT REM IN)
receives command codes from an industry-stan-
dard infrared receivers (Xantech, etc.) located
in the main listening room. This feature is useful
when the unit is installed in a cabinet and the
front-panel sensor is blocked. Consult your au-
thorized Rotel dealer for information on ex-
ternal receivers and the proper wiring of a jack
to fit the mini-jack receptacle.
• Avoid sending the same infrared command
to the RSX-1065 front-panel sensor and a
Zone 2 repeater at the same time. This
means that Zone 2 must be in a different
room from the RSX-1065.
NOTE: The IR signals from the EXTERNAL RE-
MOTE IN jack (as well as those from the
ZONE REMOTE IN jack) can be relayed to
source components using external IR emitters
or hard-wired connections from the IR OUT
jacks. See the ZONE 2 section of this manual
for additional information.
To use the Zone 2 capability, you need addi-
tional components: a pair of speakers installed
in the remote zone, an amplifier to drive them,
and a third-party IR repeater or keypad sys-
tem.
Zone 2 Power On/Off
Operation
Once master power is applied to the unit by
pressing the front-panel POWER button, the
RSX-1065 provides independent power on/
off operation for both zones. Pressing the re-
mote control POWER button in the main room
activates or deactivates the RSX-1065 in the
main room only and has no effect on Zone
2. Conversely, activating or deactivating Zone
2 has no effect on the main listening room.
However, placing the front-panel POWER but-
ton in the OFF position completely shuts off
the unit, for both zones.
Zone 2 can be controlled from the main room
using RSX-1065’s front-panel ZONE button.
Operation from the remote zone requires the
installation of remote keypad compatible with
the back panel RJ-45 8-pin modular KEYPAD
connector or an infrared repeater system
(Xantech, Niles, etc.) which relays infrared
remote control commands from Zone 2 to the
ZONE REMOTE IN input on the back of the
RSX-1065.
Computer I/O
Keypad
The RSX-1065 can be operated with a per-
sonal computer running audio system control
software from third-party developers or with
a dedicated A/V control keypad from Rotel.
This control is accomplished by sending op-
erating codes (normally sent by the RR-969
remote control) from the computer or keypad
via a hard-wired network connection.
NOTE: For proper power on and off opera-
tion with Zone 2, the RSX-1065’s power mode
should be set to the factory default DIRECT
setting or to the STANDBY setting using the
OTHER OPTIONS menu from the ON-
SCREEN DISPLAY.
Several points to keep in mind about the Zone
2 function:
The COMPUTER I/O and KEYPAD inputs pro-
vides the necessary network connections on
the back panel. They accept standard RJ-45
8-pin modular plugs, such as those commonly
used in 10-BaseT UTP Ethernet cabling.
• An infrared repeater system (Xantech, Niles,
et al) or remote keypad is required for op-
eration from the remote zone.
• There are two options for the Zone 2 out-
put level, selectable from the ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY menu system. VARIABLE output
gives you full adjustment of the volume level,
remembering last previous setting when-
ever Zone 2 is activated. FIXED output
disables the Zone 2 volume control with
the output permanently set to a specified
level. This might be useful for sending a
line level signal to a preamp or integrated
amp with its own volume control or to a
distribution amplifier with multiple
autoformer-type volume controls.
The COMPUTER I/O connector should be used
when controlling the RSX-1065 for the main
listening room. The KEYPAD connector should
be used to connect a keypad for controlling
the operations in ZONE 2. When using a
KEYPAD in ZONE 2, the function is identical
to that of an infrared repeater system connected
to the ZONE REMOTE IN jack. See the fol-
lowing section for detailed information.
Controlling Zone 2
from the Main Room
ZONE Button
You can control Zone 2 from the front-panel
of the RSX-1065 – activate or deactivate Zone
2, change input sources, and adjust the vol-
ume. Controlling Zone 2 from the front-panel
is accomplished by pressing the ZONE but-
ton, which temporarily puts the RSX-1065 in
Zone 2 control mode, even if the unit is in
standby mode. When the ZONE button is
pressed, the FL DISPLAY shows the current status
of ZONE 2 for five seconds, during which time
you can use the VOLUME control and INPUT
SOURCE buttons to change the ZONE 2 set-
tings. When ZONE 2 is active, the ZONE
indicator appears in the left side of the FRONT
PANEL DISPLAY.
For additional information on the connections,
software, and operating codes for computer
or keypad control of the RSX-1065, contact
your authorized Rotel dealer.
• The RR-969 remote control supplied with
the RSX-1065 will operate Zone 2 if used
with a repeater system from the remote
zone. It can also be programmed to op-
erate Rotel source components via the
RSX-1065's IR OUT jack.
NOTE: Zone 2 cannot be controlled from the
remote in the main room.
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To turn Zone 2 on or off:
Controlling Zone 2 from the
Remote Location
To configure your system for Zone 2 opera-
tion, connect the left and right Zone 2 outputs
on the RSX-1065 to the left and right channel
inputs of the amplifier powering the remote
speakers, using standard RCA audio cables.
1. Press the front-panel ZONE button. The
status of Zone 2 appears in the display. If
Zone 2 is in standby, “ZONE OFF” ap-
pears. If Zone 2 is active, “ZONE xxxxx”
showing the current input source appears.
With a properly configured IR repeater sys-
tem, you have full control of Zone 2 using an
RR-969 remote from the Zone 2 location. You
can select and operate a source, adjust the
volume, and turn Zone 2 on or off. Whatever
commands you send from the RR-969 will
change Zone 2 and only Zone 2, just as if
you were controlling a totally independent
audio system in that room. These changes will
have no effect on the main listening room.
NOTE: By default, the Zone 2 outputs provide
a VARIABLE level signal, with control of the
volume from the RSX-1065 front-panel and/
or remote control from Zone 2. Alternatively,
you can configure these outputs for FIXED level,
which disables the volume control and sends
a fixed line-level signal to an amplifier with its
own volume control. See the ON-SCREEN DIS-
PLAY/Configuration section for details.
2. If Zone 2 is ON, pressing the ZONE but-
ton a second time within 10 seconds turns
it OFF. If Zone 2 is OFF, the second press
of the ZONE button turns it ON with the
last used input source and volume setting.
3. Following 10 seconds with no commands,
the RSX-1065 reverts to normal operation.
To turn Zone 2 on or off, press the POWER
button
on the remote. To adjust the volume
on
To change the Zone 2 input source:
in Zone 2, press the VOLUME buttons
the remote. To select a different analog input
source, press one of the INPUT SOURCE but-
ZONE REM IN Jack
1. Press the front-panel ZONE button. The
status of Zone 2 appears in the display.
Make sure that Zone 2 is ON.
See Figure 6
tons
on the remote.
This 3.5 mm mini-jack accepts signals from a
infrared repeater located in Zone 2. A third-
party IR repeater system is required for opera-
tion of the RSX-1065’s ZONE 2 functions from
the remote zone.
When the TUNER source is not selected
in the main room, you can also access
the tuner functions (Preset, Tuning Up/Down,
Direct Preset Channel Selection, etc.) from
ZONE 2. This feature is not available when
the TUNER source is active in the main room
to avoid interrupting someone else’s listening
by changing the station.
2. Within 10 seconds after pressing the ZONE
button, press one of the INPUT SOURCE
buttons to select a new source for Zone 2.
The name of the selected source appears
in the display.
NOTE: ZONE 2 and its IR repeater must be in
a different location than RSX-1065 to prevent
IR commands intended to control Zone 2 from
inadvertently controlling the main room op-
erations.
3. Following 10 seconds with no commands,
the RSX-1065 reverts to normal operation.
To change the Zone 2 volume:
Alternatively, you can control Zone 2 opera-
tions from a keypad installed in the remote zone
and connected to the KEYPAD input on the
RSX-1065 using standard RJ-45 8-pin modu-
lar plugs and wiring.
1. Press the front-panel ZONE button. The
status of Zone 2 appears in the display.
Make sure that Zone 2 is ON.
IR OUT Jacks
See Figure 6
2. Within 10 seconds after pressing the ZONE
button, adjust the volume control to change
the Zone 2 output level. The new setting
appears in the display. This volume adjust-
ment is only available using the VARIABLE
output configuration. In FIXED output mode,
the volume control for Zone 2 is disabled.
NOTE: The volume adjustment is only avail-
able if the Zone 2 outputs are configured to
use VARIABLE levels. With FIXED levels, the
volume control for Zone 2 is disabled.
The IR OUT 1 & 2 jacks send IR signals re-
ceived at the ZONE REM IN jack or the EX-
TERNAL REM IN jack to an infrared emitter
placed in front of a source component or to
Rotel CD players, cassette decks, or tuners with
a compatible rear panel IR connector.
Zone 2 Audio Outputs
3. Following 10 seconds with no commands,
the RSX-1065 reverts to normal operation.
See Figure 7
This output is used to allow IR signals from Zone
2 to be sent to the source components, or to
pass along IR signals from a remote in the main
room when the sensors on the source compo-
nents are blocked by installation in a cabinet.
See your authorized Rotel dealer for information
on IR repeater systems.
These line-level RCA outputs send the Zone 2
audio signal to a stereo amplifier driving a
pair of speakers in the remote zone.
NOTE: Only analog input signals are avail-
able at the Zone 2 outputs. Source compo-
nents connected to only the digital inputs are
not available in Zone 2.
NOTE: The EXT REM IN jack located to the
right of these jacks is for use with an external
IR sensor duplicating the front-panel IR sen-
sor and located in the primary zone. It should
not be used for ZONE 2 IR connections.
Although you have the option of using an in-
tegrated amplifier or a receiver to power the
remote speakers, we suggest using a fixed-
gain power amplifier. This simplifies system
installation and operation. Your authorized Rotel
dealer may make another recommendation
based on specific system requirements.
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Navigation Buttons
RECORD: the source selected for the VIDEO
outputs.
On-Screen Display /
Configuration
The RSX-1065 features two on-screen systems
to help operate the system. The first consists
of simple status displays that appear on the
TV screen whenever primary settings (Volume,
Input, etc.) are changed. These status displays
are self-explanatory.
The following remote control buttons are used
to navigate the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu
system:
MODE: the current surround sound mode.
INPUT:the input selected for the current source:
Optical, Coaxial, Analog, etc.
VOLUME: the current volume setting.
D
GUIDE
MENU
M
ZONE: the current status of ZONE 2, ON or
OFF.
C
P
R
UP
OSD
Q
R
VERSION: the version of the operating soft-
ware currently installed in the RSX-1065.
A more comprehensive ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
menu system is available at any time by pressing
the MENU button on the remote control. These
menus guide you through the setup and op-
eration of the RSX-1065.
-
ENT
DWN
+
PREV CH
No changes can be made using this screen;
it only provides information. To go to the rest
of the menus, press the ENTER button to go
to the MAIN menu. Press the MENU key on
the remote to cancel the display and return
to normal operation.
S
R
SEARCH –
SEARCH +
D
System Set-Up: System setup should be done
while using a Composite video or S-Video cable
connecting the RSX-1065 TV MONITOR out-
puts to the video input of the TV or projector.
No other video connections should be made
at this time. Select OSD ( ON-SCREEN MENU)
from the RR-969 remote control to complete
system setup.
MENU Button
: To display the MAIN
screen. All other menus are reached from this
menu. If a menu is already visible, push this
button to cancel the display.
NOTE: The SYSTEM STATUS screen appears
for ten seconds when the unit is turned on
and automatically turns off.
DOWN/UP Buttons
: To move up and
down in the lists that appear on the ON-
SCREEN DISPLAY menu system.
MAIN Menu
NOTE: On a PAL standard monitor, the OSD
cannot be displayed until a video signal is
present, irrespective of the type of video
cables in use. For setup, connect the Com-
posite video output from your DVD player and
select its input on the RSX-1065. The OSD
will be displayed as an overlay to the video
signal from the DVD player.
MAIN MENU
+/– Buttons : To change the current set-
tings for a selected menu choice on some menus
in the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu system.
INPUT
DELAY
SUB LEVEL
OTHER
SPEAKER
TEST TONE
ZONE 2
DEFAULT
ENTER Button : To confirm a setting and
return to the MAIN menu.
ENT KEY=ENTER
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
NOTE: A help system at the bottom of each
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu reminds you
which buttons to press.
The ON-SCREEN MENU system can be con-
figured to display one of two languages: En-
glish or German. If you would like to change
from the default English language, see the in-
structions for the OTHER OPTIONS menu later
in this manual.
The MAIN menu provides access to eight other
screens and menus and is reached by press-
ing the ENTER button from the SYSTEM STA-
TUS menu described above or from most other
menus. To go to another menu, move the high-
light to the desired line using the UP/DOWN
buttons on the remote and press the ENTER
button. Press the MENU key on the remote to
cancel the display and return to normal op-
eration.
SYSTEM STATUS Menu
SYSTEM STATUS
LISTEN: Tuner
RECORD: CD
MODE: Dolby Digital
INPUT: Coaxial 1
VOLUME: 65
ZONE: OFF
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
OSD KEY=EXIT
V1.1
The SYSTEM STATUS menu provides a snap-
shot of the current system settings and a start-
ing point for reaching all other screens and
menus. This screen appears when you press
the MENU button on the remote control and
displays the following information:
LISTEN: the source selected for listening.
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INPUT Menu
INPUT: selects which physical input connec-
tion to use as the default for the source dis-
played in the first line of the menu. The op-
tions are ANALOG inputs, two OPTICAL digital
inputs (OPTICAL 1& 2), and three COAXIAL
digital inputs (COAXIAL 1 – 3). When a digi-
tal input is selected, the unit will check for a
digital signal when the INPUT SOURCE but-
ton is pressed. If no digital signal is present,
the unit will automatically revert to the ana-
log input. When an ANALOG input is selected,
the unit will not access a digital signal, even
though one may be present at the digital in-
put; thus, the ANALOG setting forces the unit
to use accept only an analog signal. Assign-
ing a digital input (with its auto-sensing) is the
preferred configuration for digital source in-
puts such as DVD players.
SPEAKER SETUP Menu
INPUT SETUP
SPEAKER SETUP
LISTEN: Video 2
FRONT: Large
CENTER: Large
SURROUND: Large
CENTER BACK: Large
SUBWOOFER: Yes
INPUT LABEL: _ _ _ _ _ _ _
INPUT: Coaxial 1
SURR MODE: Dolby 3 Stereo
CB SPKR SEL: 1 SPEAKER
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
+/– KEY=change
The INPUT menu configures the source inputs
and is reached from the MAIN menu. The
screen provides the following options, selected
by placing the highlight on the desired line
using the UP/DOWN buttons:
The SPEAKER SETUP menu is used to config-
ure the RSX-1065 for use with your specific
loudspeakers. The menu is accessed from the
MAIN menu.
Home theater speaker systems vary in their
size and performance, particularly in bass
output. Surround sound processors feature
steering logic which sends bass information
to the speaker(s) best able to handle it – sub-
woofers and/or large speakers. For optimum
performance, you must tell the RSX-1065 what
types of speakers are in your system.
LISTEN: changes the current listening input
source (CD, TUNER, TAPE, VIDEO1, VIDEO2,
VIDEO3, VIDEO4, VIDEO5).
NOTE: If a source connected to a digital input
is selected, that signal will automatically be
sent to both digital outputs for recording.
INPUT LABEL: The labels for the five VIDEO
inputs can customized (not available for the
TUNER, CD, and TAPE inputs). Place the high-
light on this line to call up a sub-menu that al-
lows you to change the seven-character label
for the current VIDEO source. To change the
label:
SURR MODE: selects the default surround
sound mode for the input shown at the top of
the menu. The default setting will be used unless
the source material triggers automatic decoding
of a particular type or unless the default set-
ting is overridden by the front panel or remote
surround buttons. Options are: DTS, DTS-ES
Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Digi-
tal, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby 3-Stereo, Music
1, Music 2, Music 3, Music 4, 5CH Stereo,
7CH Stereo, PCM 2-Channel, Dolby Digital
2-ch Stereo, HDCD, and Stereo.
The following configuration instructions refer
to LARGE and SMALL speakers, referring more
to their bass performance than physical size.
A full-range speaker with extended bass re-
sponse is considered LARGE. A compact
speaker with limited bass response or power
handling is considered SMALL.
1. Press the +/– keys to begin labeling.
2. Press the +/– keys to change the first let-
ter, scrolling through the list of available
characters.
As a general rule, the system will redirect bass
information away from SMALL speakers and
send it to the LARGE speakers and/or the
SUBWOOFER in your system.
3. Press the ENT key to confirm that letter and
move to the next position.
This is a default setting for each input and, in
some cases, can be manually overridden by
the front-panel MODE buttons or the SUR+
button on the remote. See the SURROUND
SOUND CONTROLS section of this manual
for mor information on which settings can be
overridden.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all five charac-
ters have been completed. The final press
of the ENT button will save the new label
and exit the sub-menu.
Things become more complex with a sub-
woofer. For example, the system will gener-
ally not redirect bass information away from
a LARGE speaker to the subwoofer. Thus, you
must decide if you want a particular speaker
to play the deep bass or whether the deep
bass should be sent to the subwoofer. If you
have a subwoofer, you might decide to send
all of the bass to it, regardless of how capable
the other speakers in the system may be. In
this case, you would tell the RSX-1065 that all
of your speakers are SMALL, without regard
to how big they may actually be.
NOTE: We suggest that you return to this menu
after connecting each source component to
properly configure that source.
To return to the MAIN menu, press the EN-
TER button. Press the MENU key on the remote
to cancel the menu display and return to nor-
mal operation.
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An alternative configuration for setting up front
SMALL speakers with a subwoofer is to follow
the speaker manufacturer’s instructions, wir-
ing the SMALL speakers to the subwoofer’s
crossover and then connecting the subwoofer
directly to the front speaker connection termi-
nals. In this arrangement, the speakers would
be classified as LARGE and the subwoofer
setting would be OFF for all surround modes.
No information will be lost during playback
because the system knows to redirect the bass
information to the front LARGE speakers. This
configuration may improve the way the bass
integrates into the listening room and ensure
correct satellite speaker operation by using the
speaker manufacturer’s own crossovers.
CENTER BACK SPEAKER(S) (small/
large/none): Some systems have one or two
additional center back surround speakers for
use with 6.1 channel surround signals or 7CH
stereo processing. With the RSX-1065, such
a configuration is available using the preamp
outputs and external amplifiers. If your cen-
ter back speakers are capable of sustained
low frequency output, select the LARGE set-
ting (not available with SMALL front speakers).
If your side speakers have limited bass capa-
bility or if you would prefer that the bass go
to a subwoofer, use the SMALL setting. If your
system has no center back speakers, select the
NONE setting.
DELAY SETUP Menu
DELAY SETUP
Dolby D Dolby
/DTS
CENTER: 01ms
R SURROUND: 15ms
L SURROUND: 15ms
CNTR-BACK: 15ms
Pro LogicII
30ms
30ms
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
This menu, which is reached from the MAIN
menu, allows you to set the delay for individual
speakers. This ensures that the sound from each
speaker arrives simultaneously at the listening
position, even when the speakers are not all
placed at equal distances from the listener.
SUBWOOFER (yes/no/max): Use the YES
setting if your system has a subwoofer. If your
system does not have a subwoofer, select NO.
Select the MAX setting to redirect all low fre-
quency information from all speakers (includ-
ing LARGE speakers) to the subwoofer.
The following speaker options are available:
FRONT SPEAKERS (small/large): This
menu setting determines what kind of main front
left and right speakers you are using. Use the
LARGE setting if your main left and right speak-
ers are full range designs with good bass
response capability. If you are using minispeak-
ers, use the SMALL setting.
Although personal preference is the ultimate
guide, you typically increase the delay to speak-
ers located closer to the seating area and de-
crease the delay to speakers located farther
from the seating area.
CB SPKR SELECT (1 speaker/2 speak-
ers): Use the 1 SPEAKER setting if your sys-
tem has a single center back surround speaker.
Use the 2 SPEAKERS setting if your system has
2 center back surround speakers. If your sys-
tem does not have any center back speakers,
select NONE on the previously described
CENTER SPEAKER setting on this menu.
Start by measuring the distance from your
seating position to each speaker. The speaker
farthest away should receive no additional
delay. Each of the other speakers will receive
one millisecond of delay for each foot (30 cm)
closer to you than the farthest speaker. For ex-
ample, if the left front speaker is farthest away
at 13 feet and the left rear speaker is 8 feet
away, you should add 5 milliseconds of de-
lay to the left rear speaker. Continue setting
delays for each speaker until you have com-
pensated for each speaker that is closer to you
than the farthest speaker.
CENTER SPEAKER(S) (small/large/
none): Use the LARGE position (not available
with SMALL front speakers) if your system’s
center channel speaker is capable of full-range,
extended bass response. Use the SMALL po-
sition if your center channel speaker has more
limited low frequency capability, or if you prefer
that the bass be sent to the subwoofer. Select
the NONE setting if your system does not have
a center channel speaker.
NOTE: Speaker configuration is a global set-
ting for all surround modes and need only be
done once.
To change a setting, place the highlight on the
desired line using the UP/DOWN buttons and
use the +/– buttons to toggle through the
available settings. To return to the MAIN menu,
press the ENTER button. Press the MENU key
on the remote to cancel the display and re-
turn to normal operation.
SURROUND SPEAKERS (small/large/
none): If your surround speakers are capable
of sustained low frequency output, select the
LARGE setting (not available with SMALL front
speakers). If your rear speakers have limited
bass capability or if you would prefer that the
bass go to a subwoofer, use the SMALL set-
ting. If your system has no rear surround speak-
ers, select the NONE setting (surround infor-
mation will be added to the front speakers).
The delay times for the surround speakers are
set longer for Dolby Pro Logic II mode than in
Dolby Digital/DTS mode. When you change
delay setting for Dolby Digital/DTS, the de-
lay time for Dolby Pro Logic II will automati-
cally be set 15ms longer.
The available settings for the CENTER chan-
nel (Dolby Digital/DTS only) are 0ms, 1ms,
2ms, 3ms, 4ms, and 5ms. For SURROUND
(Dolby Digital/DTS), the settings are 0ms, 5ms,
10ms, and 15ms. For SURROUND (Dolby Pro
Logic II), the settings are 15ms, 20ms, 25ms,
and 30ms. For the CENTER BACK channel
(Dolby Digital/DTS only), the settings are 0ms,
5ms, 10ms, and 15ms.
To change a setting, place the highlight on the
desired line using the UP/DOWN buttons and
use the +/– buttons to increase or decrease
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the delay setting. To return to the MAIN menu,
press the ENTER button. Press the MENU key
on the remote to cancel the display and re-
turn to normal operation.
TEST TONE Menu
NOTE: This calibration will be more accurate
using a sound pressure level (SPL) meter in-
stead of relying on your ear. Set the meter to
its SLOW response time with C-weighting and
hold it away from your body. Adjust the lev-
els until the meter provides the same reading
for each of the speakers in your system.
TEST TONE
LEFT: +01dB
CENTER: -01dB
RIGHT: +02dB
SUBWOOFER SETUP Menu
R SURROUND: +05dB
CENTER BACK: +05dB
L SURROUND: +04dB
SUBWOOFER: +09dB
SUB SETUP
To return to the MAIN menu, press the EN-
TER button. Press the MENU key on the remote
to cancel the menu display and return to nor-
mal operation.
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
CROSSOVER: 100HZ
DOLBY: +01dB
DTS: -02dB
STEREO: +05dB
MUSIC: +03dB
This menu uses test tones to set equal volume
levels for all speakers (left front, center, right
front, right surround, left surround, center back,
and subwoofer) to ensure proper surround
sound reproduction. Setting the output levels
using the test procedure provides the most ac-
curate adjustment so that digital surround sound
material will be reproduced as it was intended.
OTHER OPTIONS Menu
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
OTHER OPTIONS
RECORD: CD
DYNAMIC: Max
The SUBWOOFER SETUP menu allows selec-
tion of the subwoofer crossover frequency and
independent adjustment of subwoofer level for
each surround mode. These settings are memo-
rized and engaged automatically each time
a music or theater surround mode is selected.
MULTI INPUT: Off
CINEMA EQ: Off
POWER: Direct
OSD: On
LANGUAGE: English
NOTE: If you have configured your system to
use two center back speakers, there will be
an additional line in the menu, giving you
the ability to independently adjust the CEN-
TER BACK 1 and CENTER BACK 2 speak-
ers.
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
When going to the SUBWOOFER SETUP menu
from the MAIN menu, the current surround
mode is automatically highlighted. Use the +/–
buttons to adjust the subwoofer level (–10dB
to +10dB) for the current surround mode.
This menu, accessed from the MAIN menu,
provides access to a several miscellaneous
settings as follows:
To access this menu and perform the test tone
calibration, you must be in one of the surround
modes. To do this, press any of the MODE
buttons except 2CH. Then, enter the ON-
SCREEN DISPLAY menu system and select TEST
TONE from the MAIN menu to reach this
screen.
RECORD: Select a signal for the record out-
puts by choosing one of the input sources.
NOTE: Only the current surround mode can
be adjusted on this menu. You will need to
change surround modes using the front-panel
or remote buttons to adjust a different mode.
DYNAMIC:steps through the three dynamic
range settings available in digital modes:
• MAX (no compression/full dynamic range)
• MID (moderate compression)
The CROSSOVER setting activates a low-pass
filter for the subwoofer and a corresponding
high-pass filter for all SMALL speakers in the
system at the selected frequency. To adjust the
crossover frequency, highlight the CROSSOVER
line using the UP/DOWN buttons. Then, use
the +/– buttons to chose one of the following
options: OFF, 40Hz, 60Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz,
or 120 Hz.
When you enter the TEST TONE menu, you
will hear a test tone coming from the highlighted
speaker. Highlight different speakers by moving
the cursor to the desired line using the UP/
DOWN buttons. The test tone will shift accord-
ingly to the selected speaker.
• MIN (full compression/minimum dynamic
range).
MULTI INPUT:determines whether the MULTI
channel input is turned ON or OFF.
While seated in the normal listening location,
switch the test tone to the various speakers.
Using the loudest speaker as a fixed reference,
listen to hear if any other speakers are notice-
ably louder or quieter. If so, adjust that speaker’s
volume levels up or down (in 1dB increments)
to match using the +/– buttons. Continue switch-
ing among the speakers and adjusting until
all speakers are the same volume.
CINEMA EQ: determines a special equaliza-
tion setting is turned ON or OFF. This equal-
ization may be desirable for playback of movie
source material to compensate for the acous-
tic differences between a commercial cinema
and a home theater environment. The CIN-
EMA EQ setting can also be changed using
the FILTER button on the remote.
NOTE: The OFF setting sends a full-range sig-
nal to your subwoofer so that you can use its
built-in low-pass filter. With the OFF setting,
a 100 Hz high-pass filter is activated for all
SMALL speakers in the system.
To return to the MAIN menu, press the EN-
TER button. Press the MENU key on the remote
to cancel the display and return to normal
operation.
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POWER: This setting determines how the
RSX-1065 powers up. With the default DIRECT
setting, the unit is fully activated when AC power
is applied and the front-panel POWER button
is pressed in; however, it may be put in
STANDBY mode using the remote POWER
button. With the STANDBY setting, the unit pow-
ers up in standby mode when AC is applied
and the front-panel POWER button is in the
ON position. The unit must be activated us-
ing the remote control POWER button. In AL-
WAYS-ON mode, the unit remains fully active
whenever AC is present and the front-panel
POWER button is pressed in; the remote
POWER button is disabled and the unit can-
not be put in standby mode.
DEFAULT SETUP Menu
EUROPE. Then, move the highlight to the FAC-
TORY DEFAULT line and change the setting to
YES as described above. The screen will
change to a confirmation screen. Press the EN-
TER button to proceed with resetting the FAC-
TORY DEFAULT settings and changing the
TUNER SETTING. To return to the MAIN menu
without resetting the FACTORY DEFAULT and
TUNER settings, change the entry to NO and
press the ENTER button.
DEFAULT SETUP
TUNER SETTING: N.AMERICA
FACTORY DEFAULT: No
USER DEFAULT: No
USER DEFAULT SET: No
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
NOTE: Changing the default TUNER SETTING
can only done at the same time as restoring
the FACTORY DEFAULT settings. Therefore,
we recommend selecting your default TUNER
SETTING and resetting to the FACTORY DE-
FAULT settings as the first step in configuring
the unit, before you change or memorize any
other configuration settings.
DEFAULT SETUP
TUNER SETTING: N.AMERICA
FACTORY DEFAULT: Yes
USER DEFAULT: No
USER DEFAULT SET: No
OSD: Determines whether the ON-SCREEN
DISPLAYS are shown on your TV monitor dur-
ing operation.
ENT KEY=Exec.
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
To save USER DEFAULT settings: Many
of the current configuration settings can be
stored as a USER DEFAULT, which can be
activated at any time from this menu screen.
To save the current settings as a USER DEFAULT
Place the highlight on the USER DEFAULT SET
line using the UP/DOWN buttons and use the
+/– buttons to change the setting to YES. The
screen will change to a confirmation screen.
Press the ENTER button to store the new USER
DEFAULT settings. To return to the MAIN menu
without saving any changes, change all en-
tries on the screen to NO and press the EN-
TER button.
LANGUAGE: Selects one of the two lan-
guages for all of the ON-SCREEN MENUS:
English or German (Deutsch).
The DEFAULT SETUP menu provides access to
four functions:
Change settings on the OTHER OPTIONS menu
by highlighting the desired line using the UP/
DOWN buttons and using the +/– buttons to
step through the available settings. To return
to the MAIN menu, press the ENTER button.
Press the MENU key on the remote to cancel
the display and return to normal operation.
• Restoring all features and settings to the
original FACTORY DEFAULT settings.
• Changing the tuning functions and displays
for use in North America or Europe.
• Memorizing a custom group of settings as
a USER DEFAULT.
• Activating the USER DEFAULT settings.
To restore the FACTORY DEFAULT set-
tings: Place the highlight on the FACTORY
DEFAULT line using the UP/DOWN buttons
and use the +/– buttons to change the setting
to YES. The screen will change to a confirma-
tion screen. Press the ENTER button to proceed
with resetting the FACTORY DEFAULT settings.
The unit will power off and then on, with the
factory settings restored. To return to the MAIN
menu without resetting the FACTORY DEFAULT
settings, change the entry to NO and press
the ENTER button.
NOTE: If there is insufficient memory to store a
USER DEFAULT configuration file, the USER
DEFAULT SET option will not be available.
To activate memorized USER DEFAULT
settings: After you have stored a USER DE-
FAULT configuration file, you can activate those
settings at any time by placing the highlight
on the USER DEFAULT line using the UP/
DOWN buttons. Use the +/– buttons to change
the setting to YES. The screen will change to
a confirmation screen. Press the ENTER but-
ton to proceed with activating the USER DE-
FAULT settings. To return to the MAIN menu
without activating the USER DEFAULT settings,
change the entry to NO and press the EN-
TER button.
NOTE: Resetting to factory default settings will
erase all stored settings including delay set-
tings, speaker settings, balance settings, in-
put settings and more. You will loseALL system
configuration settings. Be certain that you wish
to do so before resetting the factory defaults.
To change the TUNER setting: Place the
highlight on the TUNER SETTING line using
the UP/DOWN buttons and use the +/– but-
tons to change the setting to N. AMERICA or
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Antenna Input
75 ohms unbalanced
ZONE 2 SETUP Menu
Specifications
ZONE2 SETUP
AM Tuner
Audio
Sensitivity
500 µV/m
Continuous Amplifier Power
(five channels driven)
100 watts/ch (20-20k Hz, <0.05% THD, 8 ohms)
SOURCE: CD
VOLUME SETUP: Variable
VOLUME: 20
Signal to Noise Ratio
40 dBf
Continuous Amplifier Power
(two channels driven)
120 watts/ch (1kHz, <1.0% THD, 8 ohms, DIN)
Output level
500 mV
ENT KEY=MAIN MENU
+/– KEY=change
UP KEY=up
DWN KEY=down
Antenna Input
Loop Antenna
Total Harmonic Distortion
<0.05%
Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz:7 kHz)
<0.05%
The ZONE 2 SETUP menu provides settings
and configuration options related to the op-
eration of Zone 2. This menu is reached by
highlighting the ZONE 2 line on the MAIN
menu and pressing ENTER.
General
Frequency Response
10 Hz - 95 kHz, 1 dB (line level)
10 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.3 dB (digital level)
Power Consumption:
550 watts
Power Requirements (AC)
115 volts, 60Hz (USA version)
230 volts, 50Hz (CE version)
Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF A-weighted)
95 dB (Stereo) Analog
92 dB (Dolby Digital, dts) 0dBFs
SOURCE: the source selected for listening in
Zone 2. Selecting the OFF option turns Zone
2 off.
Weight
20.4 Kg/44.9 lb.
Input Sensitivity/Impedance
Line Level: 200 mV/47 kohms
Dimensions (W x H x D)
432 x 189 x 427 mm
17" x 71/2" x 167/8"
Tone Controls (Bass/Treble)
8 dB at 100 Hz/10 kHz
VOLUME SETUP: configures the Zone 2
outputs for VARIABLE or FIXED volume levels.
VARIABLE allows control of the volume settings
in Zone 2 from the RSX-1065 front-panel or
from a remote control/IR repeater or keypad
in Zone 2. FIXED output disables the Zone 2
volume control. In this mode, the Zone 2 level
can be fixed at the level specified on the next
line, thus optimizing system performance when
sending a fixed level signal to a preamp or
amplifier with its own volume adjustment.
Preamp Output Level
1.2 V (200 mV Input)
Front Panel Height
(feet removed/for rack mount)
176 mm / 7"
Video
Frequency Response
All specifications are accurate at the time of
printing.
3 Hz – 10 MHz, 3 dB
Rotel reserves the right to make improvements
without notice.
Signal to Noise Ratio
45 dB
Rotel and the Rotel HiFi logo are registered
trademarks of The Rotel Co, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan.
Input Impedance
75 ohms
Output Impedance
75 ohms
VOLUME: In VARIABLE output mode, this line
shows the current volume setting for Zone 2.
In FIXED output mode, this volume setting es-
tablishes a permanent fixed output level for
Zone 2.
Output Level
1 volt
FM Tuner
Usable Sensitivity
Move the highlight to the desired line using
the UP/DOWN buttons and use the +/– but-
tons to adjust the volume level. To return to the
MAIN menu, press the ENTER button. Press
the MENU key on the remote to cancel the
display and return to normal operation.
14.2 dBf
Signal to Noise Ratio (at 65 dBf)
70 dBf
Harmonic Distortion (at 65 dBf)
0.03%
Stereo Separation (1 kHz)
45 dB
Output level
1 V
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10-10 Shinsen-Cho
Shibuya-Ku
Tokyo 150-0045
Japan
Phone: +81 3-5458-5325
Fax: +81 3-5458-5310
Rotel of America
54 Concord Street
North Reading, MA 01864-2699
USA
Phone: +1 978-664-3820
Fax: +1 978-664-4109
Rotel Europe
Meadow Road
Worthing, West Sussex BN11 2RX
England
Phone: +44 (0)1903 524 813
Fax: +44 (0)1903 524 831
Rotel Deutschland
Kleine Heide 12
D-33790 Halle/Westf.
Germany
Phone: +49 05201-87170
Fax: +49 05201-73370
www.rotel.com
082 OM-RSX-1065 English 070501
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