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Owner’s Manual

RX-1052AM/FM Stereo Receiver

VIDEO2 SELZONEVIDEO4VIDEO3

AM/FM STEREO RECEIVER RX-1052

STANDBY ZONE

PHONO CD TUNER VIDEO1TAPE

TUNE/PRESET MEMORYMONO

TUNING BANDSPEAKERS

A

B

BASS

TREBLE

> 10 cm

> 4 in

> 10 cm

> 4 in

> 10 cm

> 4 in

> 10 cm > 4 in



STANDBY



TUNING BANDSPEAKERS

A

B

BASS

TREBLE

NoticeThe COMPUTER I/O connection should be handled by authorized persononly.

FCC InformationThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferencein a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radi-ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordancewith the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-tions.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu-lar installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radioor television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipmentoff and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by oneor more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.(TV, radio, etc.)

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on circuit different from that to whichthe receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for additionalhelp.

CautionThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules operation is subject tothe following to conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: Call the CATV system or antennainstaller’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC. This provides guidelinesfor proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable groundshall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to thepoint of cable entry as practical. See installation diagram.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim-its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Theselimits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interferencein a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate ra-dio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause interference to radio or TV communications. Thereis no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, try to cor-rect the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the unit and the television tuner.

• Connect the unit to an AC power outlet on a different electrical circuit.

• Consult your authorized Rotel retailer for assistance.

Important Safety InstructionsWARNING: There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servic-ing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose theunit to moisture or water. Do not allow foreign objects to get into the enclo-sure. If the unit is exposed to moisture, or a foreign object gets into theenclosure, immediately disconnect the power cord from the wall. Take theunit to a qualified service person for inspection and necessary repairs.

Read all the instructions before connecting or operating the component.

Keep this manual so you can refer to these safety instructions.

Heed all warnings and safety information in these instructions and on theproduct itself. Follow all operating instructions.

Clean the enclosure only with a dry cloth or a vacuum cleaner.

Do not use this unit near water.

You must allow a minimum 10 cm or 4 inches of unobstructedclearance around the unit. Do not place the unit on a bed, sofa, rug,or similar surface that could block the ventilation openings. If the unit isplaced in a bookcase or cabinet, there must be ventilation of the cabinet toallow proper cooling.

Keep the component away from radiators, heat registers, stoves, or anyother appliance that produces heat.

The unit must be connected to a power supply only of the type and voltagespecified on the rear panel. (USA: 115 V/60Hz, EC: 230V/50Hz)

Connect the component to the power outlet only with the supplied powersupply cable or an exact equivalent. Do not modify the supplied cable. Donot defeat grounding and/or polarization safety provisions. A polarizedplug has two blades, with one wider than the other. A grounding plug hastwo blades plus a third grounding prong. These are provided for your safety.If the supplied plug does not fit your outlet, please consult an electrician forreplacement of the obsolete outlet. Do not use extension cords.

The main plug of the power cordset is a disconnect device of the appara-tus. In order to completely disconnect the apparatus from the supply mains,the main plug of the power cordset should be unplugged from the mains(AC) outlet. The stand-by LED indicator will not be lit up to show the powercord is unplugged.

Do not route the power cord where it will be crushed, pinched, bent, ex-posed to heat, or damaged in any way. Pay particular attention to the powercord at the plug and where the cord exits the back of the unit.

The power cord should be unplugged from the wall outlet during a light-ning storm or if the unit is to be left unused for a long period of time.

Use only accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Use only with a cart, stand, rack, bracket or shelf system recommended byRotel. Use caution when moving the unit in a stand or rack to avoid injuryfrom a tip-over.

Immediately stop using the component and have it inspected and/or ser-viced by a qualified service agency if:

• The power supply cord or plug has been damaged.

• Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit.

• The unit has been exposed to rain.

• The unit shows signs of improper operation

• The unit has been dropped or damaged in any way

4RX-1052 AM/FM Stereo Receiver

1: Controls and Connections

English

GND

OFF

ON

POWER



STANDBY ZONE



TUNING BANDSPEAKERS

A

B

BASS

TREBLE

CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AM/FM STEREO RECEIVERMODEL NO. : RX-1052

POWER CONSUMPTION: 300 WATTS

PHONOIN OUT

TAPEIN OUT

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4ZONE 4OUT

ZONE 3OUT

ZONE 2OUT

MONOUTIN OUT

VIDEO 2CD

SOFTWAREUPGRADABLECOMPUTER

I/O

ZONE 3 ZONE 4

ALL

EXTREM

2

1ZONE 2

12V TRIG OUT

RIGHT LEFT

RIGHT LEFT

ASPEAKERS

B

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE MINIMUMA OR B 4 OHMS PER SPEAKER

A AND B 8 OHMS PER SPEAKER

IR IN IROUT

L

R

L

R

AMLOOP

ANTENNA

10 11 12

43 5

9

621

13 15 1614

7

27 292826 30 31 35 36 3732 33 34

8

17 18 21 222019 2523 24

5

2: RR-AT93 Remote Control 3: Antenna Connections

RR-AT93

ONOFF

1 2 3

4 5 6

7

0

8 9

10 +10

VOLUME

MUTE

TUNING

A

DIRECT BAND

B REC DISP

T/P

+-LABEL ENTER CHARACTER

SPEAKERS

PH CD TUN TP

V1 V2 V3 V4

INPUTS

L

E

G

H

C

B

D

F

I

M

P

J

K

NO

A

GND

AM/FM

POWER C

PHONOIN OUT

TAPEIN

VIDEO ZONE 4OUT

ZONE 3OUT

ZONE 2OUT

CD

ZONE 3 ZONE 4

ALL

EXTREM

2

1ZONE 2

12V TRIG OUT

IR IN IROUT

L

R

L

R

AMLOOP

ANTENNA

English


4: Speaker and TV

English

GND

OFF

ON

POWERCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN



PHONOIN OUT

TAPEIN OUT


ZONE 3OUT

ZONE 2OUT

MONOUTIN OUT

VIDEO 2CD


I/O

ZONE 3 ZONE 4

ALL

EXTREM

2

1ZONE 2

12V TRIG OUT

RIGHT LEFT

RIGHT LEFT

ASPEAKERS

B



IR IN IROUT

L

R

L

R

AMLOOP

ANTENNA

AUDIO OUTPUTS

RIGHT LEFT

VIDEO INPUT

7

5: CD and Phono

ANALOG OUTPUTS

RIGHT LEFT

GND

OFF

ON


DO NOT OPEN



PHONOIN OUT

TAPEIN OUT


ZONE 3OUT

ZONE 2OUT

MONOUTIN OUT

VIDEO 2CD


I/O

ZONE 3 ZONE 4

ALL

EXTREM

2

1ZONE 2

12V TRIG OUT

RIGHT LEFT

RIGHT LEFT

ASPEAKERS

B



IR IN IROUT

L

R

L

R

AMLOOP

ANTENNA

AUDIO

RIGHT LEFT

REC INRIGHT LEFT

LINE OUT

GND

OFF

ON


DO NOT OPEN



PHONOIN OUT

TAPEIN OUT


ZONE 3OUT

ZONE 2OUT

MONOUTIN OUT

VIDEO 2CD


I/O

ZONE 3 ZONE 4

ALL

EXTREM

2

1ZONE 2

12V TRIG OUT

RIGHT LEFT

RIGHT LEFT

ASPEAKERS

B



IR IN IROUT

L

R

L

R

AMLOOP

ANTENNA

6: Tape

English


7: DVD and SAT/CABLE/HDTV

OUTPUTS

RIGHT LEFT

AUDIO VIDEO

GND

OFF

ON


DO NOT OPEN



PHONOIN OUT

TAPEIN OUT


ZONE 3OUT

ZONE 2OUT

MONOUTIN OUT

VIDEO 2CD


I/O

ZONE 3 ZONE 4

ALL

EXTREM

2

1ZONE 2

12V TRIG OUT

RIGHT LEFT

RIGHT LEFT

ASPEAKERS

B



IR IN IROUT

L

R

L

R

AMLOOP

ANTENNA

OUTPUTS

RIGHT LEFT

AUDIOVIDEO

SAT/CABLE/HDTV

DVD

LINE OUTPUTS

AUDIO

RIGHT LEFT

VIDEO

GND

OFF

ON


DO NOT OPEN



PHONOIN OUT

TAPEIN OUT


ZONE 3OUT

ZONE 2OUT

MONOUTIN OUT

VIDEO 2CD


I/O

ZONE 3 ZONE 4

ALL

EXTREM

2

1ZONE 2

12V TRIG OUT

RIGHT LEFT

RIGHT LEFT

ASPEAKERS

B



IR IN IROUT

L

R

L

R

AMLOOP

ANTENNA

COMPOSITE

REC INPUTS

AUDIO

RIGHT LEFT

VIDEOCOMPOSITE

8: VCR

9

9: Zone Connections

POWERPOWER

POWER AMPLIFIERPOWER AMPLIFIER

LEFTCHANNEL

RIGHTCHANNEL

VIDEO INPUT

ZONE 2 IR

COMPOSITEVIDEO

GND

OFF

ON


DO NOT OPEN



PHONOIN OUT

TAPEIN OUT


ZONE 3OUT

ZONE 2OUT

MONOUTIN OUT

VIDEO 2CD


I/O

ZONE 3 ZONE 4

ALL

EXTREM

2

1ZONE 2

12V TRIG OUT

RIGHT LEFT

RIGHT LEFT

ASPEAKERS

B



IR IN IROUT

L

R

L

R

AMLOOP

ANTENNA

English

10RX-1052 AM/FM Stereo Receiver English

ContentsBoxed numbers refer to RX-1052 illustration.Boxed letters refer to RR-AT93 illustration.

Notice .................................................... 3

FCC Information ................................................. 3

Caution .............................................................. 3

Important Safety Instructions ................. 3

1: Controls and Connections ............................... 4

2: RR-AT93 Remote Control ................................ 5

3: Antenna Connections ..................................... 5

4: Speaker and TV ............................................. 6

5: CD and Phono ................................................ 7

6: Tape .............................................................. 7

7: DVD and SAT/CABLE/HDTV ............................ 8

8: VCR ............................................................... 8

9: Zone Connections .......................................... 9

About Rotel ......................................... 12

Getting Started .................................... 12

Key Features ................................................... 12

Unpacking ....................................................... 12

Placement ....................................................... 12

CONNECTIONS 13

Cable selection ................................................. 13

Rear Panel ...........................................13

Phono Inputs Phono Ground .......................................... 13

CD Inputs .................................................. 13

Tape Inputs and Outputs ............................ 13

VIDEO 1 – 2 Inputs/Outputs .............. 13

VIDEO 3 – 4 Inputs ............................ 13

TV Monitor Output ..................................... 13

Speaker Outputs ....................................... 13

Zone 2–4 Outputs ....................... 13

AM Antenna .............................................. 13

FM Antenna .............................................. 13

AC Input ................................................... 14

Master Power Switch ................................. 14

12V TRIGGER Connections ......................... 14

IR IN Jacks ................................................ 14

IR OUT Jacks ............................................. 14

Computer I/O ........................................... 14

Making Connections .............................. 14

CD Player ................................................. 14

DVD Player ........................... 14

Cable, Satellite, or HDTV Tuner ............................................. 15

Audio Recorder ......................................... 15

VCR .................................................... 15

Phono Turntable ................................. 15

TV Monitor ................................................ 15

Speakers ................................................... 15

AM Antenna .............................................. 15

FM Antenna .............................................. 15

ZONE Connections .......... 16

OPERATING THE RX-1052 16

Layout of Controls,Buttons, and Features ........................... 16

RR-AT93 Remote Control .................................. 16

Front-panel Display ................................... 16

Remote Sensor .......................................... 16

STANDBY Button POWER Switch ........................................... 16

ON/OFF Buttons ....................................... 16

VOLUME Knob VOLUME Buttons ....................................... 16

MUTE Button ............................................. 16

Tone Controls ............................................ 16

Headphones Jack ...................................... 17

Speaker Buttons ................................. 17

Input Buttons ..................................... 17

ZONE Button ............................................. 17

SEL Buttons REC Button ................................................ 17

ZONE LED ................................................. 17

DISP Button .............................................. 17

LABEL Button ............................................ 17

ENTER Button ............................................ 17

BAND Buttons .................................... 17

TUNING Buttons ................................. 17

MEMORY Button ........................................ 17

NUMERIC Buttons ...................................... 17

DIRECT Button ........................................... 17

MONO Button ........................................... 17

TUNE/PRESET Button T/P Button ................................................ 17

Transport Buttons ...................................... 17

CHARACTER +/– Buttons .......................... 18

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Basic Operations .................................. 18

Power and Standby On/Off ......... 18

Volume Adjustments ........................... 18

Muting the Sound ...................................... 18

Selecting Speakers .................................... 18

Tone Adjustments ........................ 18

Selecting Inputs .................................... 18

Selecting an Input for Listening .......... 18

Selecting an Input for Recording ............................................. 19

Selecting an Input for the Remote Zones ...................................... 19

Selecting the Same Input for all Outputs ........................................................... 19

AM/FM Tuning ..................................... 19

Selecting AM or FM ............................. 19

Tuning Stations ................................... 19

Using Station Presets .......................... 20

Frequency Direct Tuning ..................... 20

Selecting FM Mono/Stereo ........................ 20

Additional Features .............................. 20

Turning the Display On/Off ....................... 20

Controlling other Rotel Components ............................................. 20

Custom Labels ............................ 20

Setting the Tuner Region ....... 20

Setting Power Mode .............. 21

Restoring the Original Labelsand Default Settings

............................................. 21

Multi Zone Operation ........................... 21

Remote Zone Power On/Off ............................ 21

Controlling Remote Zonesfrom the Main Room

.................. 22

Controlling a Zone from the Remote Location ............................................. 22

MORE INFORMATION 22

Protection Circuit .................................. 22

Troubleshooting .................................... 22

Specifications ....................................... 23

Audio .............................................................. 23

Video ............................................................... 23

FM Tuner ......................................................... 23

AM Tuner ......................................................... 23

General ........................................................... 23

English


About RotelA family whose passionate interest in musicled them to manufacture high fidelity compo-nents of uncompromising quality founded Rotelover 40 years ago. Through the years thatpassion has remained undiminished and thefamily goal of providing exceptional value foraudiophiles and music lovers regardless of theirbudget, is shared by all Rotel employees.

The engineers work as a close team, listen-ing to, and fine tuning each new product untilit reaches their exacting musical standards.They are free to choose components fromaround the world in order to make that prod-uct the best they can. You are likely to findcapacitors from the United Kingdom andGermany, semi conductors from Japan or theUnited States, while toroidal power transformersare manufactured in Rotel’s own factory.

Rotel’s reputation for excellence has beenearned through hundreds of good reviews andawards from the most respected reviewers inthe industry, who listen to music every day.Their comments keep the company true to itsgoal - the pursuit of equipment that is musi-cal, reliable and affordable.

All of us at Rotel, thank you for buying thisproduct and hope it will bring you many hoursof enjoyment.

Getting StartedThank you for purchasing the Rotel RX-1052AM/FM Stereo Receiver. The RX-1052 is threeproducts in one:

• Full-featured audio/video control center foranalog audio and video source components

• A high-quality AM/FM tuner with 30 sta-tion presets, direct access tuning, and auto-tuning.

• A high power 2-channel amplifier.

Key Features

• Rotel’s Balanced Design Concept combinesadvanced circuit board layout, comprehen-sive parts evaluation, and extensive listeningtests for superior sound and long term re-liability.

• Independent selection of source inputs forlistening and recording.

• Audio and video outputs for three remotezones with independent input selection andvolume adjustments for multi-zone custominstallations. IR-repeater capability for op-eration from the remote zone.

• Customizable labels for source inputs.

• A and B speaker outputs.

• Headphone output.

• Composite video inputs for four videosources plus composite video outputs fortelevision monitors in the main room andthree remote zones.

• Wireless remote control to operate theRX-1052 plus Rotel CD and DVD players.

• RS-232 port for computer controlled op-eration.

• Upgradable microprocessor software to ac-commodate future upgrades.

Unpacking

Remove the unit carefully from its packing. Lookfor the remote control and other accessories.Save the packing and box as it will protectthe RX-1052 if you move or need to return itfor maintenance.

Placement

Place the RX-1052 on a solid, dry, level sur-face away from direct sunlight, excessive heat,high humidity, or strong vibrations.

The RX-1052 can generate considerable heatduring normal operation. Do not block itsventilation openings. Allow a minimum of10 cm (4 inches) of unobstructed openspace around the unit. If installed in a cabi-net, make sure that there is adequate ventila-tion.

Make sure the RX-1052 is close to the othercomponents in your audio/video system and,if possible, place it on its own shelf. This willmake initial cable routing, hookup, and anysubsequent system changes easier. It alsominimizes potential interference or heat buildupfrom other components.

Make sure there is enough room behind theRX-1052 for easy hookup. Remember, you areconnecting many other components to this unitand you’ll probably need more space than youthink.

Don’t stack other objects (components or otheritems) on top of the RX-1052. Don’t let waterfall into the RX-1052 as this could damagedelicate circuitry.

We suggest you look over the RX-1052’s frontand rear panels before you start connectingother components. The explanations in thismanual will help you get familiar with the unit’sconnections, features, and controls.

Most functions are duplicated on the front-paneland on the remote. A few are found only onone or the other. Throughout this manual, num-bers in gray boxes refer to the RX-1052 illus-tration at the front of this manual. Letters referto the RR-AT93 remote illustration. When bothappear, the function is found on both theRX-1052 and the remote. When only one ap-pears, that function is found only on theRX-1052 or the remote.

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CONNECTIONSConnecting the RX-1052 to your system isstraightforward. Just take your time and checkeach connection before proceeding to the next.

The RX-1052 includes two pairs of speakerconnections to the built-in stereo power am-plifier, so that you can drive “A” speakers or“B” speakers. In addition, a composite videooutput connects the unit to your TV monitor forthe display of video sources.

Each of the source components (VCR, TV set-top box, tape recorder, CD player) in the sys-tem is connected to the RX-1052 inputs witha pair of standard RCA cables for analogaudio. A composite video input is providedfor four of the source components.

In addition to the connections for the mainsystem, there are analog audio outputs plusa composite video output for three additionalzones. This allows the use of the RX-1052 todistribute audio and video signals to remotelocations throughout the house.

The supplied AM and FM antennae are con-nected to the antenna inputs.

Finally, the AC power cord is plugged into theback panel of the RX-1052 and then into anAC wall outlet.

There are many ways to configure and hookupan audio/video system. It is not possible tocover every configuration in this manual; there-fore, we describe the typical connections thatwill work well in a majority of situations.

NOTE: Do not plug any system componentinto an AC source until all connections havebeen properly made.

Cable selection

Use standard audio cables with RCA connec-tors for all analog audio connections. Use thefollowing color code:

Left channel audio: whiteRight channel audio: red

For composite video signals, use a single 75ohm video cable with an RCA connector ateach end. Use the following standard colorcode:

Composite video: yellow

NOTE: Do not use standard audio cables inplace of 75 ohm video cables. Audio cableswill usually pass the signal, but will degradethe quality.

When making signal connections, follow thecolor codes carefully at both ends of each cable.

Rear PanelThis section provides a short overview of theconnections on the rear panel of the RX-1052.Detailed instructions for hooking up each typeof component are provided in the followingsection.

Phono Inputs Phono Ground

These inputs accept left/right analog audiosignals from a standard moving magnet phonocartridge and a ground connection for theturntable.

CD Inputs

These inputs accept left and right analog sig-nals from a CD player.

Tape Inputs and Outputs

The RX-1052 provides a set of audio tapeconnections (labeled TAPE) with a pair of in-puts and a pair of record outputs that providea signal for recording.

VIDEO 1 – 2Inputs/Outputs

There are two sets of connections for videosource components. Each group includes apair of RCA analog audio inputs and outputsat the bottom and an RCA composite videoinput and output at the top. The outputs sendaudio and video signals for recording to a VCR.

NOTE: These video source input/outputs mayalso be used for an audio-only source. Sim-ply omit the video connections.

VIDEO 3 – 4 Inputs

These two audio/video inputs allow connec-tion of additional video components such asa play-only VCR, DVD player, LaserDisc player,or DSS satellite receiver. There are no outputsfor sending a record out signal to these com-

ponents. These video source inputs may alsobe used for an audio-only source. Simply omitthe video connection.

NOTE: When using a Rotel DVD player, con-nect it to the VIDEO 4 inputs. This allows us-ing the supplied remote to operate the basictransport functions of the Rotel DVD player.

TV Monitor Output

The video output of the RX-1052 sends the videosignal to your TV monitor. Connect the TVMONITOR output to an RCA composite videoinput on your television monitor. Whatever inputsource is selected on the RX-1052 will appearon screen.

Speaker Outputs

The RX-1052 has a built-in stereo amplifier topower left and right speakers. There are twopairs of connections on the back panel whichallow you to connect two pairs of speakers(A and B) and select them with front-panelbuttons.

NOTE: The combined speaker impedance mustbe a minimum of 4 ohms. If you are drivingjust one pair of speakers (A or B connections),use speakers with a nominal impedance of 4ohms or higher. If you are driving two pairsof speakers (A and B) simultaneously, usespeakers rated at 8 ohms or higher.

Zone 2–4 Outputs

Three sets of output connections distribute stereoaudio and composite signals to three remotezones. Each zone has left and right pre-amplevel audio outputs plus a composite videooutput for connection of a TV monitor.

AM Antenna

The RX-1052 includes a loop antenna to re-ceive AM radio signals. The twin wires fromthis loop antenna are connected to the AMLOOP connectors.

FM Antenna

The RX-1052 is supplied with a T-shaped indoorFM antenna. Connect the attached coax F-typeplug to the FM antenna connector on theRX-1052.

English


AC Input

Your RX-1052 is configured at the factory forthe proper AC line voltage in the country whereyou purchased it (USA: 115 volts/60Hz ACor CE: 230 volts /50 Hz AC ). The AC lineconfiguration is noted on a decal on the backof your unit.

Plug the supplied cord into the AC INPUTreceptacle on the back of the unit.

NOTE: Memorized settings and labels are pre-served indefinitely, even if the RX-1052 is dis-connected from AC power.

Master Power Switch

The large rocker switch on the rear panel is amaster power switch. When it is in the OFFposition, power to the unit is completely off.When it is in the ON position, the front panelSTANDBY and remote control ON/OFF but-tons can be used to activate the unit or put itinto standby mode.

NOTE: After all connections are completed,the rear panel master power switch shouldbe put in the ON position and usually left inthat position.

12V TRIGGER Connections

Many Rotel amplifiers offer the option of turningthem on and off using a 12 volt trigger signalsent to them. These four connections providethis 12 volt trigger signal from the RX-1052.When the RX-1052 is activated, a 12 volt DCsignal is sent to the amplifiers to turn them on.When the RX-1052 is put in STANDBY mode,the trigger signal is interrupted and the am-plifiers turn off.

To use the remote turn on feature, connect oneof the RX-1052’s 12V TRIG OUT jacks to the12 volt trigger input of a Rotel amplifier, us-ing a cable with mono 3.5 mm mini-plugs onboth ends. The +12 V DC signal appears atthe “tip” connector.

There are four 12V TRIG OUT connectors onthe back panel of the RX-1052, one for ZONE2, one for ZONE 3, one for ZONE 4, andone labeled ALL. The outputs for ZONES 2,3, and 4 send a trigger signal ONLY whenthe corresponding zone is activated by theRX-1052. The output labeled ALL sends a triggersignal whenever the RX-1052 is activated forany zone, including the main listening room.

IR IN Jacks

Four 3.5 mm mini-jacks (labeled ZONE 2,ZONE 3, ZONE 4, and EXT IN) receive com-mand codes from an industry-standard infra-red receivers (Xantech, etc.).

EXT IN: The EXT IN jack is used with an out-board IR receiver to duplicate the front panelIR sensor. This feature is useful when the unitis installed in a cabinet and the front panelsensor is blocked or when IR signals need tobe relayed to other components.

ZONE 2 – 4: The ZONE 2 – 4 jacks areused with IR repeater systems to receive sig-nals from IR control systems in remote zonesand control the RX-1052 only for the corre-sponding zone. For example, remote controlsignals sent to the ZONE 2 input control onlythe ZONE 2 features of the RX-1052. Signalsreceived at any of these inputs and can berelayed to other components.

Consult your authorized Rotel dealer for in-formation on infrared repeater systems andthe proper wiring of a 3.5 mm mini-plugs tofit the REM IN jacks.

NOTE: The IR signals from the IR IN jacks canbe relayed to source components using ex-ternal IR emitters or hard-wired connectionsfrom the IR OUT jacks. See the following sec-tion for additional information.

IR OUT Jacks

The IR OUT 1 & 2 jacks send IR signals re-ceived at the IR IN jacks to an infrared blasteror emitter placed in front of a source compo-nent’s IR sensor. In addition, the IR OUT jackscan be hard-wired to Rotel CD players, DVDplayers, or tuners with a compatible connec-tor.

These outputs are used to allow IR signals fromZone 2–4 to be sent to the source components,or to pass along IR signals from an IR repeaterin the main room when the sensors on the sourcecomponents are blocked by installation in acabinet.

See your authorized Rotel dealer for informationon IR emitters and repeater systems.

Computer I/O

The RX-1052 can be operated from a com-puter with audio system control software fromthird-party developers. This control is accom-plished by sending operating codes from thecomputer via a hard-wired RS-232 serial con-nection. In addition, the RX-1052 can be up-dated using special software from Rotel.

The COMPUTER I/O input provides the nec-essary network connections on the rear panel.It accepts standard RJ-45 8-pin modular plugs,such as those commonly used in 10-BaseT UTPEthernet cabling.

For additional information on the connections,cabling, software, and operating codes for com-puter control or updating of the RX-1052, con-tact your authorized Rotel dealer or Rotel TechSupport.

Making ConnectionsCD Player

See Figure 5

Connect the left and right analog outputs fromthe CD player to the AUDIO IN jacks labeledCD (left and right).

There are no video connections for a CD Player.

NOTE: With a Rotel CD player connected tothe CD inputs, the supplied remote controlcan operate the basic transport and numerickeypad functions of the CD player.

DVD Player

See Figure 7

DVD connections can be made to the VIDEO1, 2, 3, or 4 inputs.

Connect the left and right analog outputs fromthe DVD player to the left and right audio INjacks of the desired VIDEO 1–4 input.

Connect a composite video cable from theoutput of the DVD player to the video IN jack.

NOTE: When using a Rotel DVD player, con-nect it to the VIDEO 4 inputs. This allows youto use the supplied remote control to operatethe basic transport functions of the Rotel DVDplayer.

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Cable, Satellite, or HDTV Tuner

See Figure 7

TV tuner connections can be made to the VIDEO1, 2, 3, or 4 inputs.

Connect the left and right analog outputs fromthe TV tuner to the left and right audio IN jacksof the desired VIDEO 1–4 input.

Connect a composite video cable from theoutput of the TV Tuner to the video IN jack.

Audio Recorder

See Figure 6

Connect the left and right analog outputs froman audio tape deck to the TAPE IN jacks (leftand right).

Connect the left/right TAPE OUT jacks to theleft/right record inputs on the audio tape deck.

No video connections are required for an audiorecording device.

VCR

See Figure 8

VCR connections can be made to the VIDEO1 or VIDEO 2 inputs and outputs.

Connect a composite video cable from thevideo output of the VCR to the desired VIDEO1 or 2 input.

Connect a composite video cable from the videoOUT jack to the VCR video record input.

Connect the left and right analog outputs fromthe VCR to the left/right audio IN jacks forthe VIDEO 1 or 2 input selected above.

Connect the left and right audio OUT jacksto the analog audio record inputs on the VCR.

Phono Turntable

See Figure 5

Connect the left and right audio output cablesof a turntable to the left/right RCA jacks la-beled PHONO on the RX-1052. Connect theground wire from your turntable to the phonoground lug, labeled GND.

TV Monitor

See Figure 4

Connect the TV MONITOR output to the cor-responding input on your television monitor,using a composite video cable.

Speakers

See Figure 4

There are two sets of binding post connections(one pair for SPEAKERS A and one for SPEAK-ERS B) which accept bare wire, spade lugs,or banana plug connectors (in some markets).

NOTE: The combined speaker impedance mustbe a minimum of 4 ohms. If you are drivingjust one pair of speakers (A or B connections),use speakers with a nominal impedance of 4ohms or higher. If you are driving two pairsof speakers (A and B) simultaneously, usespeakers rated at 8 ohms or higher.

Each pair of connectors is color-coded forpolarity: red for positive and black for nega-tive. Speakers and speaker wire are alsomarked for polarity. For proper performance,you must maintain this polarity at all speakerconnections. Always connect the positive ter-minal of each speaker to the correspondingred speaker terminal on the RX-1052 and thenegative speaker terminal to the correspond-ing black connector on the RX-1052.

Route the wires from the RX-1052 to the speak-ers. Leave enough slack so you can move thecomponents to allow access to the speaker con-nectors. If you are using banana plugs, con-nect them to the wires and then plug them intothe binding posts. The collars of the bindingposts should be screwed in all the way (clock-wise). If you are using terminal lugs, connectthem to the wires. If you are attaching barewires directly to the binding posts, separatethe wire conductors and strip back the insu-lation from the end of each conductor. Becareful not to cut into the wire strands. Unscrewthe binding post collars. Place the connectorlug or the twisted bare wire through the holein the binding post shaft. Turn the collars clock-wise to clamp the connector lug or wire firmlyin place.

NOTE: Be sure that no loose wire strands cantouch adjacent wires or connectors.

Connecting one pair of speakers:

1. Connect the right speaker to the bindingposts labeled SPEAKERS A RIGHT.

2. Connect the left speaker to the binding postslabeled SPEAKERS A LEFT.

Connecting a 2nd pair of speakers:

1. Connect the right speaker to the bindingposts labeled SPEAKERS B RIGHT.

2. Connect the left speaker to the binding postslabeled SPEAKERS B LEFT.

AM Antenna

See Figure 3

The RX-1052 includes a plastic loop antennato receive AM radio signals. Remove thisantenna from the box and locate it near theRX-1052. It can be tacked to a wall, using themounting tab provided. Alternatively, you canfold the center portion of the antenna to forma tabletop stand.

Connect the 300 ohm twin-conductor wire fromthe loop antenna to the push terminals labeledAM LOOP, attaching one wire to each termi-nal. It does not matter which wire attaches towhich terminal, but make sure that the con-nections are solid and that the two wires donot touch.

You may need to rotate or otherwise reorientthe antenna to find the best position.

NOTE: To use an outdoor antenna, connect its300 ohm twin-conductor wire to the termi-nals in place of the loop antenna.

FM Antenna

See Figure 3

The RX-1052 is supplied with a T-shaped indoorFM antenna. Connect the coax F-type plug tothe FM antenna connector on the RX-1052. Forbest reception, unfold the T-shaped antenna.Eyelets at both ends of the T allow tacking theantenna to a wall, if desired. Experiment withpositioning for best reception.

NOTE: To use an outdoor antenna, connect its75 ohm coax lead wire to the FM connectorinstead of the indoor wire antenna, only af-ter a professional contractor has installed theantenna system in accordance with local elec-trical codes.

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ZONE Connections

See Figure 9

The RX-1052 provides three sets of connec-tions for remote zones. Labelled ZONE 2,ZONE 3, and ZONE 4, each set of connec-tions has left and right line level audio outputsand a composite video output.

To connect audio outputs to a remotezone, connect the left and right ZONE au-dio outputs to the left and right line level in-puts on an amplifier for the remote zone.

To connect a TV monitor in the remotezone, connect the ZONE video output to acomposite video input on the TV.

For remote control from the remotezone, connect a compatible powered infra-red sensor in the remote zone to the correspond-ing Zone 2, 3, or 4 IR IN connection.

To automatically turn on or off a Ro-tel amplfier in the remote zone, con-nect the corresponding Zone 2, 3, or 4 12VTRIG OUT connection to the 12 V Trigger in-put on the amplifier.

OPERATING THE RX-1052Considering its numerous features and settings,the RX-1052 is remarkably easy to operate.

To guide you through the operation of theRX-1052, this section of the manual starts withexplaining the basic layouts and functions ofthe remote control and front panel. Then, weexplain the basic operations such as turningthe unit on and off, adjusting volume, select-ing a source for listening, etc. Following thatis a detailed explanation tuning radio stations.Then, come instructions for configuring theRX-1052 for various types of recordings. Fi-nally, there are instructions for additional fea-tures and Zone 2 operations.

Throughout this manual, numbers in gray boxesrefer to the RX-1052 illustration at the front ofthis manual. Letters refer to the RR-AT93 remotecontrol illustration. When both appear, the func-tion is found on both the RX-1052 and the re-mote. When only one appears, that functionis found only on the RX-1052 or the remote.

Layout of Controls,Buttons, and FeaturesThe following is a brief overview of the con-trols, buttons, and features of the RX-1052.Details concerning the use of these controlsare provided in subsequent sections of thismanual describing various operations.

RR-AT93 Remote Control

The RX-1052 includes a remote control thatoperates the RX-1052. The RR-AT93 is also pre-programmed to operate many Rotel CD andDVD players.

Front-panel Display

The display on the front panel of the RX-1052provides information about the status of theunit, tuner reception, and special features. Themain portion of the display typically shows thecurrent input source (or radio station frequency).

Icons at the left of the display show the tun-ing band (AM or FM). Icons across the topassist in tuning radio stations. A TUNED indi-cator lights when a sufficiently strong stationis being received. A STEREO indicator lightswhen a stereo FM signal is being received.

The display can be turned off, if desired. Seethe DISP button section for instructions.

Remote Sensor

This sensor receives IR signals from the remotecontrol. Do not block this sensor unless anexternal IR receiver is used.

STANDBY Button POWER Switch

The front panel STANDBY button activates ordeactivates the unit. The rear panel masterPOWER switch must be in the ON positionfor the standby function to operate.

ON/OFF Buttons

The power ON and OFF buttons on the re-mote provide discrete ON/OFF commandswhich duplicate the function of the front panelSTANDBY button. Press the ON button to ac-tivate the unit; press the OFF button to put theunit into standby mode. The rear panel mas-ter POWER switch must be in the ON posi-tion for the standby function to operate.

VOLUME Knob VOLUME Buttons

The large rotary control on the front panel andthe pair of VOLUME buttons on the remote pro-vide the master VOLUME control, adjustingthe output level of all channels simultaneously.

MUTE Button

Push the MUTE button on the remote once toturn the sound off. An indication appears inthe front panel. Press the button again to re-store previous volume levels.

NOTE: Pressing the volume buttons on the re-mote also cancels the muting function.

Tone Controls

BASS and TREBLE controls on the front panelincrease or decrease the audio signal’s low andhigh frequency content respectively. Rotate clock-wise to increase output in the respective fre-quency range and counterclockwise to reduceit. The center 0 position removes each controlfrom the audio path for maximum signal integrity.

NOTE: Bass and treble can also be adjustedfrom the remote by pressing the ENTER but-ton repeatedly to select bass or treble, andadjusting up or down using the +/– buttons.

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Headphones Jack

This jack accepts a standard 1/4 inch stereoheadphone plug. Use an adaptor if your head-phones have a smaller plug.

NOTE: Inserting a headphone plug does notautomatically disable the speaker outputs. Usethe SPEAKER buttons described in the nextsection to turn the speakers on or off duringheadphone listening.

Speaker Buttons

The RX-1052 provides output connections fortwo pairs of speakers: A and B. Speaker but-tons on the front panel or remote control al-low you to activate the desired pair(s) of speak-ers. Press the SPEAKER A button to activateor deactivate the SPEAKER A outputs. Pressthe SPEAKER B button to activate or deacti-vate the SPEAKER B outputs.

An LED indicator located to the left of eachbutton lights when that speaker output is acti-vated.

NOTE: For private headphone listening, deac-tivate both the SPEAKER A and B outputs.

Input Buttons

Eight buttons on the right side of the front paneldirectly select an audio or video input source(PHONO, CD, TUNER, TAPE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4) for listening. The but-tons are duplicated on the remote, labeled PH,CD, TUN, TP, V1, V2, V3, and V4.

Push any of these buttons (or the duplicateson the remote) to select the desired source.You will hear this source and, if you haveselected a video source, see its picture on yourTV monitor. The front panel display shows thecurrent source selection.

The input source buttons can also be used withthe SEL button to select an input to be avail-able at the outputs for recording or for use inremote zones.

ZONE Button

The front panel ZONE button serves as astandby button for the currently selected re-mote zone, toggling the zone on or off. Se-lect the desired zone using the SEL buttondescribed below.

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NOTE: Pressing the ZONE button without firstspecifying a zone with the SEL button, allowsZone 2 control.

A long press of the ZONE button activates theParty mode, selecting the source from the mainroom for use by all of the remote zones plusthe record outputs.

SEL Buttons REC Button

Press the front panel SEL button or the remotecontrol REC button to select the desired zonefor additional changes such as changing theinput, adjusting the volume, or turning a re-mote zone on or off. Repeatedly press the buttonuntil the desired zone appears in the front panel:RECORD > ZONE 2 > ZONE 3 > ZONE 4.Once the desired zone appears, you have 10seconds to make the desired change. Changethe input selection by pressing an INPUT but-ton. When ZONES 2–4 appear, you can alsoadjust the volume or turn the zone on or offby pressing the ZONE button.

A long press of the SEL or REC button is usedto cancel the PARTY mode and return all zonesto their last previously selected inputs.

ZONE LED

The ZONE LED lights when a remote zone isactivated. The LED also flashes when engag-ing Party Mode.

DISP Button

The DISP button on the remote toggles the frontpanel display on or off.

LABEL Button

The LABEL button on the remote is used withthe ENTER button in programming custom labelsfor the input buttons. These custom labelsappear in the front panel display when an inputis selected.

ENTER Button

The ENTER button on the remote serves twofunctions.

To adjust the tone settings, repeatedly pressthe ENTER button until BASS or TREBLE is dis-played. Then, use the CHARACTER +/– but-tons to increase or descrease the selected tonesetting.

The ENTER button is also is used following thepress of the LABEL button to programming cus-tom labels.

BAND Buttons

Press the BAND button on the front panel orthe remote to toggle between AM and FMreception.

TUNING Buttons

The TUNING buttons on the front panel or theremote control provide two different tuningfunctions, depending on the mode of opera-tion: frequency tuning or preset tuning.

MEMORY Button

The front panel MEMORY button is used withthe NUMERIC buttons to store station presets.

NUMERIC Buttons

The NUMERIC buttons on the remote are usedto enter the number of a memorized stationpreset or for direct entry of a station frequency.

These buttons are also used for operating RotelCD and DVD players.

DIRECT Button

The DIRECT button on the remote is used withthe NUMERIC buttons for direct entry of a sta-tion frequency in AM/FM tuning.

MONO Button

The MONO button on the front panel togglesthe FM mode from stereo reception to monoreception.

TUNE/PRESET Button T/P Button

The front panel TUNE/PRESET or remote controlT/P button toggle between FREQUENCY tun-ing and PRESET tuning modes.

Transport Buttons

The STOP , PLAY , TRACK but-tons on the remote are used for operating RotelCD and DVD players.


CHARACTER +/– Buttons

The CHARACTER +/– buttons on the remotehave three functions:

They can be used in selecting an input forrecording or remote zones when used followinga press of the SEL or REC buttons.

They can be used to adjust the TREBLE or BASSfollowing selection of tone controls with theENTER button.

They can be used to select characters in cus-tom input labels following a press of the LA-BEL button.

Basic OperationsThis section covers the basic operating con-trols of the RX-1052 and the remote.

Power and Standby On/Off

The rear panel POWER switch on the RX-1052is a master power switch. The switch must bein the ON position for the unit to operate. Whenit is in the OFF position, the unit is fully off andcannot be activated from the front panel orremote control.

In normal operation, the rear panel POWERswitch is always left in the ON position. TheRX-1052 is activated and deactivated usingthe front panel STANDBY button or the remoteON/OFF buttons. When activated, theRX-1052 is fully functional and the front paneldisplay illuminated. When deactivated, the unitgoes into a standby mode, with minimal powerapplied to the microprocessor.

NOTE: When the unit has AC power appliedand the rear panel POWER switch is on, thefront panel STANDBY LED lights, regardlessof whether the unit is in standby mode oractivated.

The front panel STANDBY button functions asa toggle switch. Press the button to activatethe unit; press again to put the unit in standbymode. The ON/OFF buttons on the remoteserve the same function, but provide discreteON (active) or OFF (standby) commands.

NOTE: When using the Zone 2 – 4 capabilityof the RX-1052, the standby activation is com-pletely independent for the main room andthe remote zones. ON/OFF commands sentfrom the remote in the main room will notaffect the other zones. Pressing the ON/OFFbuttons on a remote located in a remote zonewill only affect that zone and not the mainroom. When a remote zone is activated, theZone LED on the front panel lights.

There are three available power mode options,which may be useful in configuring the RX-1052for special system configurations. See theSetting Power Mode topic for additional de-tails.

Volume Adjustments

The listening volume of the RX-1052 can beadjusted from the front panel or the remote.

Front Panel: Rotate the front panel VOLUMEknob clockwise to increase the volume, coun-terclockwise to decrease.

Remote: Press the VOL UP button to increasethe volume; press the VOL DOWN button todecrease.

With any input other than the Tuner, the Vol-ume setting is displayed as two digits follow-ing the input name:

Example: VIDEO 1 45

When adjusting the volume with the tuner inputselected, the tuning frequency display is tem-porarily changed to a volume indication:

Example: VOLUME 45

NOTE: The VOLUME controls can be used tochange the volume in the remote zones fromthe main room. Press the front-panel SEL orremote control REC button until the desiredzone appears in the front panel display, thenadjust the volume. After 10 seconds, the VOL-UME control reverts to normal operation. Thedefault zone volume is 60.

Muting the Sound

The volume of the RX-1052 can be turned offor muted. Push the MUTE button on the remoteonce to turn the sound off. A MUTE ON indi-cation appears in the front panel display. Pressthe MUTE button again or adjust the volumesettings to restore output levels.

Selecting Speakers

The RX-1052 can drive two pair of speakers,designated as Speaker A and Speaker B. Thepair of SPEAKER buttons on the front panel(and duplicated on the remote) independentlycontrol which speaker outputs, if any, are active.Press the SPEAKER A button to activate or de-activate the SPEAKER A outputs. Press theSPEAKER B button to activate or deactivatethe SPEAKER B outputs.

An LED indicator located to the left of eachbutton lights when that speaker output is acti-vated.

NOTE: For private headphone listening, deac-tivate both the SPEAKER A and B outputs.

Tone Adjustments

You can adjust BASS and TREBLE settings fromthe front panel or the remote.

From the front panel: Turn the BASS or TREBLEcontrols clockwise to increase the low frequen-cies or high frequencies.

From the remote: Press the ENTER button re-peatedly to select the desired tone adjustment.BASS or TREBLE will appear in the front paneldisplay. Then, press the CHARACTER +/–buttons to increase or decrease the selectedsetting.

Selecting InputsSelecting an Input for Listening

To select any of eight source inputs for listen-ing (and watching), press one of the INPUTbuttons on the front panel or the remote. Onthe front panel the buttons are labeled PHONO,CD, TUNER, TAPE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO3, and VIDEO 4. On the remote, the buttonsare labeled PH, CD, TUN, TP, V1, V2, V3,and V4.

The front-panel display shows the name of thecurrent listening source selection. The labelsfor VIDEO sources can be customized to matchyour components.

NOTE: When the TUNER input button ispressed, the frequency of the currently tunedstation is displayed. Pressing the button againtoggles the display to show the word TUNERinstead of the frequency display.

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When the CD button on the remote is pushed,the remote can control basic transport and nu-meric input functions of Rotel CD players. Whenthe V4 button on the remote is pushed, the re-mote can be used to control basic transport func-tions of Rotel DVD players. Control functionsfor CD and DVD players are only functionaluntil a different INPUT button is pressed.

The INPUT buttons can also be used (follow-ing a press of the the SEL or REC or ZONEbuttons) to select an input source signal to beavailable at the outputs for recording or foruse in any of the remote zones.

Selecting an Input forRecording

The RX-1052 allows independent selection ofan input source for recording, allowing youto record one source while listening to another.The input signal selected for recording appearsat the TAPE OUT and VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 audioand video outputs.

Press the SEL button on the front panel or theREC button on the remote. The word RECappears in display. Then, press one of theINPUT buttons within 5 seconds to change theinput selection. After 5 seconds with no selec-tion, the INPUT buttons revert to normal op-eration, selecting a source for listening.

Selecting an Input for theRemote Zones

The RX-1052 allows independent selection ofan input source for each of the three remotezones (ZONES 2–4), allowing you to listento different sources in each zone. The inputsignal selected for a zone appears at the audioand video outputs for that zone.

Press the SEL button on the front panel or theREC button on the remote repeatedly until thedesired zone (Z2, Z3, or Z4) followed by aninput name appears in the front panel display.Then, press one of the eight INPUT buttons within10 seconds to change the input selection forthat zone. Alternatively, you can press theCHARACTER +/– buttons on the remote to stepthrough all of the inputs. After 10 seconds withno selection, the INPUT buttons revert to nor-mal operation, selecting a source for listening.

NOTE: Pressing the ZONE button without firstselecting a zone with the SEL or REC buttonsallows control of ZONE 2. You can select aninput for ZONE 2 within ten seconds.

Selecting the Same Inputfor all Outputs

You may wish to have the same input for lis-tening, recording, and all of the remote zones.The RX-1052 makes this configuration (calledParty Mode) easy by linking the inputs for re-cording and remote zones to the input selectedfor listening. When linked, changing the inputselection for listening will automatically changethe input for recording and remote zones.

To activate Party Mode, press and holdthe ZONE button on the front panel for at least3 seconds. The word PARTY appears brieflyin the display and the ZONE LED flashes forten seconds. The record input selection andall remote zone input selections will be dis-played as “SOURCE”, indicating that they arelinked to the input selected for listening. Whilein PARTY mode, a “P” indicator remains in thefront panel display.

To cancel Party mode, press and hold theSEL button on the front panel or the REC but-ton on the remote for at least 3 seconds. PartyMode is cancelled as indicated by the tem-porary display of the words PARTY OFF in thefront panel display. The recording input andthe inputs for all remote zones revert to theirlast previous selection, no longer linked to thelistening input.

You can also cancel the link for just the recordoutput or for one individual zone by select-ing a different input for that output. In this case,the input selection for the unchanged recordoutput or remote zones remained linked to thelistening input selection. Any source changecancels the “P” indicator in the display.

AM/FM TuningThe RX-1052 features a digital synthesized AM/FM tuner and 30 station presets. The unit of-fers a wide range of tuning options. Here isan overview of the tuning options (more de-tailed information is provided in subsequentsections of this manual):

• Manual frequency tuning tunes up ordown to the next station frequency (whenin frequency tuning mode). Press and re-lease a TUNING button to tune.

• Direct frequency tuning lets you en-ter the desired station frequency digits. Pressthe DIRECT button and enter the digits us-ing the NUMERIC buttons.

• Automatic frequency search tuningsearches up or down to find the next re-ceivable broadcast signal. Press and holda TUNING button for at least one secondto search up or down.

• Station preset tuning lets you directlyenter the number of a memorized stationpreset. Enter the number of the memorizedpreset using the NUMERIC buttons.

• Preset tuning jumps up/down to the nextmemorized station preset. When in PRE-SET mode, press a TUNING button to se-lect the next station preset. Press the TUNE/PRESET button on the front panel or the T/P button on the remote to toggle betweenpreset and frequency tuning modes.

NOTE: The RX-1052 comes configured for tun-ing in the market where you purchased it (N.America or Europe). To change this default set-ting, see the Setup section of this manual.

Selecting AM or FM

Press a BAND button on the front panel orremote to toggle between AM and FM recep-tion. An indicator in the front-panel displayconfirms your choice and the frequency of thecurrently tuned station is shown.

Tuning Stations

The TUNING buttons provide three differenttuning functions, depending on the mode ofoperation.

In the normal FREQUENCY tuningmode, press a TUNING button and releaseto manually jump to the next station frequency,regardless of whether or not a station is broad-casting on that frequency. For auto frequencysearch tuning, press and hold the TUNINGbutton for approximately one second. An AUTOindicator will appear in the front-panel displayand the tuner begins scanning up or downthrough the frequencies until the next availablesignal is detected. If this is not the desired station,repeat the automatic tuning procedure to findthe next station. Weak stations will be skippedduring auto tuning.

In the PRESET tuning mode, press aTUNING button and release to jump to thenext memorized station preset.

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To control a CD player: Press the CD INPUTbutton on the remote to select the CD as theactive input. The transport buttons and NU-MERIC buttons control the CD player until adifferent INPUT button is selected.

To control a DVD player: Press the V4INPUT button on the remote to select the DVDas the source. The transport buttons andNUMERIC buttons control the DVD player untila different INPUT button is selected. Note thatthe DVD player must be connected to the V4inputs for this feature to function properly.

Custom Labels

You can program the RX-1052 to display customnames (up to seven characters long) for eachof the source inputs. For example, you couldrelabel VIDEO 1 as “VCR” or VIDEO 2 as“DVD”. To program custom labels:

1. Select the source input you wish to rela-bel. Its name appears in the display.

2. Press and hold the LABEL button on theremote until the characters in the displaychange to blinking solid blocks.

3. Use the CHARACTER +/– buttons on theremote to scroll through the character set.When the desired character is displayed,press the ENTER button on the remote toproceed to the next character.

4. Repeat the Step 3 to enter the remainingcharacters. After the last character is pro-grammed, the new name is saved auto-matically.

When the source is selected, the original la-bel (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) appears briefly,followed by the custom label.

Setting the Tuner Region

The AM/FM tuner is configured at the factoryfor the operation in the region where you pur-chased the unit: the USA or Europe. Should youneed to change this setting:

1. With the RX-1052 on, press the SPKR B,TUNE/PRESET, and MONO buttons on thefront panel simultaneously.

2. Use the CD and VIDEO 3 buttons on thefront panel as up/down cursor keys to scrollthrough the options until the front paneldisplay reads “BAND USA” or “BANDEUR”.

NOTE: Toggle between FREQUENCY and PRE-SET modes by pressing the TUNE/PRESETbutton on the front panel or the T/P button onthe remote.

Several indicators in the front-panel displayassist tuning. A large display shows the tunedfrequency. A TUNED indicator lights when asufficiently strong signal is received. A STE-REO indicator lights when a stereo FM signalis received.

Using Station Presets

The RX-1052 can store up to 30 station pre-sets for recall at any time using the NUMERICbuttons on the remote. To memorize a station:

1. Tune to the desired station, AM or FM.

2. Press the MEMORY button on the front-panel. A MEMORY indicator will flash forfive seconds in the front-panel display.

3. While the MEMORY indicator is flashing,press the number of the preset where youwish to store the station frequency. Forexample, to memorize the station as pre-set 3, press the 3 button. To memorize preset15, press the 1 button followed by the 5button.

4. A previously stored frequency is erased frommemory when a new frequency is memo-rized for the same preset number.

To tune to a previously memorized station, pressthe preset number on the NUMERIC buttons.

NOTE: If the TUNER is not already the selectedinput, first select the tuner input and then enterthe desired PRESET number.

The NUMERIC buttons can also be used fordirect access tuning (see next section).

Frequency Direct Tuning

If you know the frequency of the desired sta-tion, you may tune it directly using the DIRECTbutton and the NUMERIC buttons on the re-mote control.

1. Press the DIRECT button on the remote tochange the NUMERIC buttons from stationpreset to Frequency Direct mode. The sta-tion frequency in the front-panel display willchange to a series of four bars, represent-ing the digits of a station frequency, withthe first bar flashing.

2. Enter the first digit of the station frequencyusing the NUMERIC buttons. The digit willappear in the frequency display and thesecond bar will flash. Enter the remainingdigits of the frequency. When all of thenecessary digits have been entered, thereceiver will tune to the displayed stationfrequency. Note that entering a station fre-quency is slightly different for the USA andEurope:

In the USA:

FM87.50MHz Press: 8>7>5FM101.90MHz Press: 1>1>9AM1410kHz Press: 1>4>1

In Europe:

FM87.50MHz Press: 8>7>5>0FM101.90MHz Press: 1>1>9>0AM1413kHz Press: 1>4>1>3

Selecting FM Mono/Stereo

The MONO button on the front panel togglesthe FM mode from stereo reception to monoreception. In stereo mode, a stereo signal willbe heard if the station is broadcasting a ste-reo signal and there is sufficient signal strength.An ST indicator will light in the front-paneldisplay. In mono mode, a mono signal will beheard even if the station is broadcasting a stereosignal.

NOTE: Switching to mono mode can improvethe reception of weak or distant FM signals.Less signal strength is required for clean monoreception than for stereo reception.

Additional FeaturesTurning the Display On/Off

To toggle the front panel display on or off, pressthe DISP button on the remote control. Whenthe display is off, pressing any control buttonwill turn the display on for five seconds.

Controlling other RotelComponents

The NUMERIC buttons and transport buttons(STOP , PLAY , TRACK ) on theremote operate Rotel CD and DVD players.

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3. Use the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 4 buttonson the front panel as left and right cursorkeys to change the band setting in the dis-play to the desired choice: USA or EUR(Europe).

4. After making the selection, Use the CD andVIDEO 3 buttons on the front panel as up/down cursor keys to scroll through theoptions until the word SAVE is displayed.

5. Use the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 4 buttons onthe front panel as left and right cursor keysto select SAVE YES to store the new set-tings and exit.

If you do not wish to save the new setting, repeatstep 5, but select SAVE NO to leave the setupmenus without making changes.

Setting Power Mode

The RX-1052 provides three optional poweron settings that may be useful in certain sys-tem configurations where the unit is pluggedinto a switched AC power outlet:

STANDBY: With the default STANDBY set-ting, the unit powers up in standby mode whenAC is applied and the rear panel POWER but-ton is ON. The unit must be activated usingthe front panel STANDBY button or the remoteON/OFF buttons.

DIRECT: With the DIRECT setting, the unit isfully activated when AC power is applied andthe rear panel POWER button is ON; how-ever, it may be put in standby mode using thefront panel STANDBY button or the remote ON/OFF buttons.

ALWAYS-ON: In ALWAYS-ON mode, the unitremains fully active whenever AC is presentand the rear panel POWER button is ON; thefront panel STANDBY button and the remoteON/OFF buttons are disabled and the unitcannot be put in standby mode.

To change the setting:


2. Use the CD and VIDEO 3 buttons on thefront panel as up/down cursor keys to scrollthrough the options until the front paneldisplay reads “PWR ALWAYON” or “PWRDIRECT” or “PWR ST BY”

3. Use the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 4 buttonson the front panel as left and right cursorkeys to change the setting in the displayto the desired choice.

4. After making the selection, Use the CD andVIDEO 3 buttons on the front panel as up/down cursor keys to scroll through theoptions until the word SAVE is displayed.

5. Use the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 4 buttons onthe front panel as left and right cursor keysto select SAVE YES to store the new set-tings and exit.

If you do not wish to save the new setting, repeatstep 5, but select SAVE NO to leave the setupmenus without making changes.

Restoring the Original Labelsand Default Settings

To clear all custom labels and restore the originaldefaults:


2. Use the CD and VIDEO 3 buttons on thefront panel as up/down cursor keys to scrollthrough the options until the word SAVEis displayed.

3. Use the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 4 buttons onthe front panel as left and right cursor keysto change from SAVE NO to SAVE YES andrestore all default settings and labels.

Multi Zone OperationThe RX-1052 provides multi-room capability,allowing you to enjoy music and operate thesystem in three remote zones (ZONES 2, 3,and 4) in addition to the main room. From theremote zones, you can select a source com-ponent (independent from the source playingin the main room), adjust the volume level inthe remote zone, and operate the source com-ponents.

To use the multi zone capability, you need ad-ditional components: a pair of speakers installedin each remote zone, an amplifier to drive them,an optional TV monitor for video signals, anda third-party IR repeater system.

Remote zones can be controlled from the mainroom using RX-1052’s front panel ZONE andSEL buttons or remote control REC and +/–buttons. Operation from the remote zone re-quires the installation of an infrared repeatersystem (Xantech, Niles, etc.) which relays in-frared remote control commands from remoteto the ZONE 2–4 IR IN connectors on the backof the RX-1052.

Several points to keep in mind about the multizone function:

• An infrared repeater system (Xantech, Niles,etc.) is required for operation from the re-mote zone.

• The remote control supplied with theRX-1052 will operate the remote zones ifused with a repeater system from the re-mote zone. It can also be programmed tooperate Rotel CD and DVD players via theRX-1052's IR OUT jack.

• Any source component connected to theRX-1052's inputs can be sent to the Zone2 – 4 outputs. EACH ZONE operates in-dependently. You can select a differentsource or adjust the volume in one zonewithout affecting the MAIN outputs or theother zones in any way.

• Avoid sending the same infrared commandto the RX-1052 front panel sensor and aremote zone repeater at the same time.This means that remote zones must be ina different room from the RX-1052.

Remote Zone Power On/Off

Once master power is applied to the unit bypressing the rear panel POWER switch but-ton, the RX-1052 provides independent poweron/off operation for both zones. Pressing theremote control ON/OFF buttons in the mainroom activates or deactivates the RX-1052 inthe main room only and has no effect on theremote zones. Conversely, activating or de-activating a remote has no effect on the mainlistening room or the other zones. However,placing the rear panel master POWER switchin the OFF position completely shuts off theunit, for all zones.

NOTE: For proper power on and off opera-tion with Zone 2, the RX-1052’s power modeshould be set to the factory default STANDBYsetting or to the DIRECT setting using the Set-ting Power Mode procedure.

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Controlling Remote Zonesfrom the Main Room

You can control Zones 2 – 4 from the mainroom using front panel or remote control but-tons to activate or deactivate a zone, changeinputs, and adjust the volume. Controlling aremote zone from the main room is accom-plished by pressing the SEL button on the frontpanel or the REC button on the remote, put-ting the RX-1052 in multi zone control modetemporarily. Press the button repeatedly untilthe desired zone is shown in the front paneldisplay, during which time you can use thefront panel VOLUME control, INPUT buttons,or +/– buttons to change the zone settings.

To turn a zone on or off:

1. Press the front panel SEL or remote RECbutton repeatedly until the desired zone isshown in the display (Z2, Z3, or Z4).

2. Within 10 seconds, press the front panelZONE button to toggle the remote zoneon or off.

3. Following 10 seconds with no commands,the RX-1052 reverts to normal operation.

When a remote zone is activated, the frontpanel ZONE LED lights.

NOTE: Pressing the ZONE button without firstselecting a zone with the SEL or REC buttonprovides control of ZONE 2.

To change the input source for a zone:

1. Press the front panel SEL or remote RECbutton repeatedly until the desired zone isshown in the display.

2. Within 10 seconds, press one of the IN-PUT buttons to select a new source. Thename of the selected source appears in thedisplay.

3. Instead of pressing an INPUT button, youcan also push the CHARACTER +/– but-tons on the remote to step through the in-puts or turn the zone off. Select the“SOURCE” option to link the input for theselected zone to the input used for listen-ing in the main room. When linked, chang-ing the input in the main room willautmatically change it in the remote zone,too.


To change the zone volume:

1. Press the front panel SEL or remote RECbutton repeatedly until the desired zone isshown in the display.

2. Within 10 seconds, adjust the volumecontrol on the front panel or remote tochange the zone output level. The newsetting appears in the display.


Controlling a Zone from theRemote Location

With a properly configured IR repeater sys-tem, you can control of each zone using theRX-1052 remote from the remote location. Youcan select and operate a source, adjust thevolume, and turn the zone on or off. If the tuneris not in use for the main room, you can alsotune AM/FM stations from the remote loca-tion. Whatever commands you send from theremote zone will change that zone and onlythat zone, just as if you were controlling a to-tally independent audio system in that room.These changes will have no effect on the mainlistening room (except for shared sources).

To turn a zone on or off, press the ON/OFFbuttons on the remote. To adjust the volume,press the VOLUME buttons on the remote. Toselect a different analog input source, pressone of the INPUT buttons on the remote. Youcan also use the CHARACTER +/– buttons tostep through the source inputs. Select the“SOURCE” option to link the input for theselected zone to the input used for listeningin the main room. When linked, changing theinput in the main room will automaticallychange it in the remote zone, too.

NOTE: When a remote zone is activated, thefront panel ZONE LED lights.

MORE INFORMATION

Protection CircuitA thermal protection circuit protects the am-plifier against potential damage in the eventof extreme or faulty operating conditions. Unlikemany designs, the RX-1052’s protection cir-cuit is independent of the audio signal andhas no impact on sonic performance. Instead,the protection circuit monitors the temperatureof the output devices and shuts down the am-plifier if temperatures exceed safe limits.

Should a faulty condition arise, the amplifierwill stop playing. If this happens, turn theamplifier off, let it cool down for several min-utes, and attempt to identify and correct theproblem. When you turn the amplifier backon, the protection circuit will automatically reset.

TroubleshootingThe unit does not turn on.

• Make sure the power cord is plugged intothe rear panel and a live AC wall outlet.

• Make sure the rear panel POWER switchis in the ON position.

No sound from any input.

• Make sure that MUTING is off and VOL-UME is turned up.

• Make sure that speaker outputs are con-nected to the speakers and that there areno shorted wires.

• Make sure source inputs are connected andconfigured correctly.

No video output on TV monitor.

• Make sure that the TV monitor is connectedproperly.

Clicking or popping sounds whenswitching inputs.

• The unit uses relay switching to preservemaximum sound quality. The mechanicalclicking of the relays is normal.

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SpecificationsAudioContinuous Amplifier Power100 watts/channel(20–20k Hz, <0.05% THD, 8 ohms)

Total Harmonic Distortion<0.05% at rated power

Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz:7 kHz)<0.05% at rated power

Frequency ResponseLine Level: 10 Hz - 70 kHz, ±3 dBPhono: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, ±1 dB

Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF “A” weighted)Line Level: 92 dBPhono: 74 dB

Input OverloadLine Inputs: 5 VPhono Inputs: >120 mV

Preamplifier Output Voltage1.0 V (160 mV Input)

Input Sensitivity/ImpedanceLine Level: 160 mV/47 kohmsPhono: 2.5 mV/47 kohms

Tone Controls (Bass/Treble)±8 dB at 100 Hz/10 kHz

VideoFrequency Response3 Hz-10 MHz, ± 3 dB

Signal to Noise Ratio45 dB

Input Impedance75 ohms

Output Impedance75 ohms

Output Level1 volt

FM TunerUsable Sensitivity14.2 dBf

50dB Quieting Sensitivity20.2 dBf (mono)45.3 dBf (stereo)

Signal to Noise Ratio (at 65 dBf)70 dBf (mono)65 dBf (stereo)

Harmonic Distortion (at 65 dBf)0.3% (mono)0.5% (stereo)

Frequency Response30 Hz-14 kHz, ±1.5 dB

Capture Ratio2.0 dB

Alternate Channel Selectivity47 dB (±400 kHz)

Spurious Response Ratio80 dB

Image Response Ratio65 dB

IF Response Ratio80 dB

AM Suppression Ratio52 dB

Stereo Separation (100Hz/1 kHz/10 kHz):40 dB/45 dB/35 dB

Output level1.0 V

Antenna Input75 ohms unbalanced

AM Tuner

Sensitivity500 µV/m

Selectivity25 dB

Image Response Ratio35 dB

Signal to Noise Ratio40 dB

Output level250 mV

Antenna InputLoop Antenna

General

Power Consumption300 watts28.4 watts (idle)13.2 watts (standby)

Power Requirements (AC)115 volts, 60 Hz (USA version)230 volts, 50 Hz (European version)

Weight10.8 Kg/30.4 lb.

Dimensions (W x H x D)432 x 121 x 359 mm17" x 43/4" x 141/8"

Front Panel Height(feet removed/for rack mount)109 mm / 4.3"

All specifications are accurate at the time ofprinting.

Rotel reserves the right to make improvementswithout notice.

Rotel and the Rotel HiFi logo are registeredtrademarks of The Rotel Co, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan.

Controls do not operate.

• Make sure that fresh batteries are installedin the remote.

• Make sure that the IR sensor on the frontpanel is not blocked. Aim the remote atthe sensor.

• Make sure the sensor is not receiving strongIR light (sunlight, halogen lighting, etc.)

• Restore all default settings and labels.

• Unplug the unit from the AC outlet, wait30 seconds, and plug it back in to reset.

Front Panel Display not illuminated:

• Toggle the display on or off by pressingthe DISP button on the remote.

• Check the illumination of all display ele-ments by pressing and holding the frontpanel SPEAKER B button, the BAND but-ton simultaneously, while pressing the rearpanel POWER switch to the ON position.Cancel the illumination check by pressingthe front panel STANDBY button.

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