Rotel Stereo Receiver RX 1050 User Guide

Owner’s Manual  
RX-1050  
AM/FM Stereo Receiver  
AM/FM STEREO RECEIVER RX-1050  
POWER  
TREBLE  
SPEAKER  
TUNING  
BAND  
PHONO  
CD  
TUNER  
TAPE VIDEO  
1
A
TUNE/  
PRESET MONO MEMORY  
PHONES  
BASS  
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
3
VIDEO  
4
ZONE  
REC  
B
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Important Safety Instructions  
WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer  
all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not  
expose the unit to moisture or water. Do not allow foreign  
objects to get into the enclosure. If the unit is exposed to moisture,  
or a foreign object gets into the enclosure, immediately dis-  
connect the power cord from the wall. Take the unit 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 the  
product itself. Follow all operating instructions.  
Clean the enclosure only with a dry cloth or a vacuum cleaner.  
You must allow 10 cm or 4 inches of unobstructed clearance around the  
unit. Do not place the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that could  
block the ventilation openings. If the unit is placed in a bookcase or cabi-  
net, there must be ventilation of the cabinet to allow proper cooling.  
Keep the component away from radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any  
other appliance that produces heat.  
The unit must be connected to a power supply only of the type and voltage  
specified on the rear panel. (USA: 115 V/60Hz, EC: 230V/50Hz)  
Connect the component to the power outlet only with the supplied power  
supply cable or an exact equivalent. Do not modify the supplied cable. Do  
not defeat grounding and/or polarization provisions. The cable should be  
connected to a 2-pin polarized wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the  
plug to the wide slot of the receptacle. Do not use extension cords.  
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 power  
cord at the plug and where it exits the back of the unit.  
The power cord should be unplugged from the wall outlet if the unit is to be  
left unused for a long period of time.  
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  
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: Call the CATV system or antenna  
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC. This provides guidelines  
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground  
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the  
point of cable entry as practical. See installation diagram.  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim-  
its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These  
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference  
in a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate ra-  
dio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause interference to radio or TV communications. There  
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, try to cor-  
rect the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the unit and the television tuner.  
Connect the unit to an AC power outlet on a different electrical circuit.  
Consult your authorized Rotel retailer for assistance.  
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RX-1050 AM/FM Stereo Receiver  
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English  
1: Controls and Connections  
1
2
5
3
4
6
AM/FM STEREO RECEIVER RX-1050  
POWER  
TREBLE  
BASS  
SPEAKER  
TUNING  
BAND  
PHONO  
CD  
TUNER  
TAPE VIDEO 1  
A
TUNE/  
PRESET MONO MEMORY  
PHONES  
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 ZONE  
REC  
B
12  
7
8
9
10 11  
13  
14 15  
19 20 21 22 23  
24  
16  
17  
18  
25  
CAUTION  
SWITCHED 200W MAX  
ZONE  
REM  
EXT  
12V TRIG  
OUT  
ZONE  
OUT  
2
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
REM  
SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER  
MODEL NO. RX-1050  
POWER CONSUMPTION: 500 WATTS  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
L
1
AM  
LOOP  
COMPUTER  
I/O  
R
2
1
2
IR  
OUT  
A
SPEAKERS  
B
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE MINIMUM  
OR OHMS PER SPEAKER  
AND  
PRE  
OUT  
MON  
IN  
MON  
OUT  
VIDEO 1  
IN OUT  
VIDEO 2  
IN OUT  
VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4  
PHONO  
CD  
TAPE  
OUT  
A
A
B
4
ANTENNA  
IN  
B
8
OHMS PER SPEAKER  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
L
L
L
GND  
R
R
R
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.  
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTICAL SHOCK,  
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
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28  
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30  
31  
32  
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2: RR-939B Remote Control  
3: Antenna Connections  
AUD  
SAT  
CD  
TV  
TAPE  
VCR  
DVD  
CBL  
A
J
POWER  
B
C
VOL  
CH  
BAND  
K
MUTE  
T / V  
SURROUND +  
GUIDE  
ON SCREEN  
MENU  
D
PAUSE  
C. DELAY  
L
ZONE  
REM  
EXT  
12V TRIG  
OUT  
ZONE 2  
OUT  
REM  
SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER  
MODEL NO. RX-1050  
POWER CONSUMPTION: 500 WATTS  
TRACK Ð  
TRACK +  
DOWN  
M
L
1
AM  
LOOP  
COMPUTER  
I/O  
PLAY  
SEL  
R
2
UP  
1
2
IR  
OUT  
STOP  
DYNAMIC  
E
PRE  
OUT  
MON  
IN  
VIDEO 1  
IN OUT  
PHONO  
CD  
TAPE  
OUT  
PRE  
CH  
ANTENNA  
IN  
RECALL  
OPN/CLS  
SUR-DELAY  
L
L
L
MOVIE FILT  
PROG  
1
DISC 1  
2
DISC 2  
3
DISC 3  
GND  
R
R
R
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, a  
(2) this device must accept any interference received  
including interference that may cause undesired oper  
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DISC 4  
5
DISC 5  
6
DISC 6  
5.1 CH  
TIME [REVIEW]  
F
7
8
0
9
SELECT  
CLEAR [SCAN]  
N
10  
ENTER  
BACK  
RANDOM [REPEAT]  
G
H
PHONO  
CD  
TUNER  
VIDEO 4 AUX/V5  
TAPE 1  
M 1  
TAPE 2 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3  
M 4  
M 2  
M 3  
[SHIFT]  
ZONE  
LIGHT  
O
I
RR-939B  
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RX-1050 AM/FM Stereo Receiver  
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English  
4: Input Connections  
DVD  
CD  
ROTEL RX-1050  
CAUTION  
SWITCHED 200W MAX  
ZONE  
REM  
EXT  
12V TRIG  
OUT  
ZONE  
OUT  
2
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
REM  
SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER  
MODEL NO. RX-1050  
POWER CONSUMPTION: 500 WATTS  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
L
1
AM  
LOOP  
COMPUTER  
I/O  
R
2
1
2
IR  
OUT  
A
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE MINIMUM  
PRE  
OUT  
MON  
IN  
MON  
OUT  
VIDEO 1  
IN OUT  
VIDEO 2  
IN OUT  
VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4  
PHONO  
CD  
TAPE  
OUT  
SPEAKERS  
B
A
OR  
B
4
OHMS PER SPEAKER  
ANTENNA  
IN  
A
AND  
B
8
OHMS PER SPEAKER  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
L
L
L
GND  
R
R
R
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.  
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTICAL SHOCK,  
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
VCR  
TAPE  
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5: Output Connections  
B
A
TV  
A
ROTEL RX-1050  
CAUTION  
SWITCHED 200W MAX  
ZONE  
REM  
EXT  
12V TRIG  
OUT  
ZONE  
OUT  
2
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
REM  
SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER  
MODEL NO. RX-1050  
POWER CONSUMPTION: 500 WATTS  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
L
1
AM  
LOOP  
COMPUTER  
I/O  
R
2
1
2
IR  
OUT  
A
SPEAKERS  
B
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE MINIMUM  
OR OHMS PER SPEAKER  
AND  
PRE  
OUT  
MON  
IN  
MON  
OUT  
VIDEO 1  
IN OUT  
VIDEO 2  
IN OUT  
VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4  
PHONO  
CD  
TAPE  
OUT  
A
A
B
4
ANTENNA  
IN  
B
8
OHMS PER SPEAKER  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
L
L
L
GND  
R
R
R
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.  
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTICAL SHOCK,  
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
AMPLIFIER  
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RX-1050 AM/FM Stereo Receiver  
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6: Zone 2 Connections  
CD  
ROTEL RX-1050  
CAUTION  
SWITCHED 200W MAX  
ZONE  
REM  
EXT  
12V TRIG  
OUT  
ZONE  
OUT  
2
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
REM  
SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER  
MODEL NO. RX-1050  
POWER CONSUMPTION: 500 WATTS  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
L
1
AM  
LOOP  
COMPUTER  
I/O  
R
2
1
2
IR  
OUT  
A
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE MINIMUM  
PRE  
OUT  
MON  
IN  
MON  
OUT  
VIDEO 1  
IN OUT  
VIDEO 2  
IN OUT  
VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4  
PHONO  
CD  
TAPE  
OUT  
SPEAKERS  
B
A
OR  
B
4
OHMS PER SPEAKER  
ANTENNA  
IN  
A
AND  
B
8
OHMS PER SPEAKER  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
L
L
L
GND  
R
R
R
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.  
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTICAL SHOCK,  
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
AMPLIFIER  
ZONE 2 IR  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
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English  
Tuning Controls ....................................12  
BAND Button  
AC Power Connections ..........................16  
Contents  
AC Input  
................................................... 16  
TV/BAND Button  
....................................... 12  
................................... 13  
.............................. 13  
Boxed numbers refer to RX-1050 illustration.  
Boxed letters refer to RR-939B illustration.  
Accessory Power Outlets  
(North American version)................................. 16  
TUNING Buttons  
CH TUNING Buttons  
12V TRIGGER Connections  
......................... 16  
TUNE/PRESET Button  
[SHIFT] TV Button  
1: Controls and Connections ............................... 4  
2: RR-939B Remote Control ............................... 5  
3: Antenna Connections ..................................... 5  
4: Input Connections .......................................... 6  
5: Output Connections ........................................ 7  
6: Zone 2 Connections ....................................... 8  
Miscellaneous Connections ....................16  
EXTERNAL REM IN  
..................................... 16  
................................ 16  
NUMERIC Buttons:  
Station Presets  
.......................................... 13  
COMPUTER I/O Input  
DIRECT FREQUENCY/10 Button  
................. 13  
Zone 2 Connection and Operation..........16  
Zone 2 Power On/Off Operation ...................... 17  
Controlling Zone 2 from the Main Room  
Preset Scanning  
[SHIFT] MUTE Buttons  
........................ 13  
MONO Button  
........................................... 14  
About Rotel .........................................10  
ZONE Button  
............................................. 17  
FL Display Control ................................14  
Turning the FL Display On/Off  
Controlling Zone 2 from the Remote Location... 17  
Getting Started ....................................10  
Key Features ................................................... 10  
Unpacking ....................................................... 10  
Placement ....................................................... 10  
Zone 2 Audio Outputs  
ZONE REM IN Jack  
............................... 17  
SELECT Button  
........................................... 14  
.................................... 17  
Custom Display Labels  
MENU Button  
IR OUT Jacks  
............................................. 18  
SEARCH +/– Buttons  
PLAY/SEL Button  
Protection Circuit..................................18  
RR-939B Remote Control .....................11  
Operating the RR-939B  
....................................... 14  
Specifications .......................................18  
Audio .............................................................. 18  
Video ............................................................... 18  
FM Tuner ......................................................... 18  
AM Tuner ......................................................... 18  
General ........................................................... 18  
Restoring the FL Display Labels  
............................................. 14  
AUDIO Button  
Programming the RR-939B  
SHIFT Button ............................................. 11  
........................................... 11  
................ 11  
Rear Panel Connections ........................14  
Phono Inputs  
Basic Controls ......................................11  
Phono Ground  
.......................................... 14  
POWER Button  
.................................... 11  
.......................................... 11  
................................... 11  
................................... 12  
CD Inputs  
.................................................. 14  
Remote Sensor  
Front Panel Display  
Master Volume  
Tape Inputs and Outputs  
VIDEO 1 – 2 Inputs/Outputs  
VIDEO 3 – 4 Inputs  
............................ 14  
.............. 14  
............................ 15  
MUTE Button  
............................................. 12  
............................................ 12  
...................................... 12  
TV Monitor Output  
Speaker Outputs  
PRE OUT/MAIN IN  
..................................... 15  
....................................... 15  
..................................... 15  
Tone Controls  
Headphones Jack  
Speaker Buttons and LEDs  
......................... 12  
Antenna Connections ............................15  
MEMORY Button  
Input Source Buttons  
REC Button  
........................................ 12  
.......................... 12  
AM Loop Antenna  
FM Wire Antenna  
...................................... 15  
...................................... 15  
ZONE Button  
............................................. 12  
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RX-1050 AM/FM Stereo Receiver  
10  
Placement  
About Rotel  
Getting Started  
Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RX-1050  
AM/FM Stereo Receiver. The RX-1050 is three  
products in one:  
Place the RX-1050 on a solid, dry, level sur-  
face away from direct sunlight, excessive heat,  
high humidity, or strong vibrations.  
A family whose passionate interest in music  
led them to manufacture high fidelity compo-  
nents of uncompromising quality founded Rotel  
over 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.  
The RX-1050 can generate considerable heat  
during normal operation. Do not block its  
ventilation openings. Allow a minimum of 10  
cm (4 inches) of unobstructed open space  
around the unit. If installed in a cabinet, make  
sure that there is adequate ventilation.  
• Full-featured audio/video control center for  
analog audio and video source components  
• A high-quality AM/FM tuner with 30 sta-  
tion presets, direct access tuning, and auto-  
tuning.  
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.  
Make sure the RX-1050 is close to the other  
components in your audio/video system and,  
if possible, place it on its own shelf. This will  
make initial cable routing, hookup, and any  
subsequent system changes easier. It also  
minimizes potential interference or heat buildup  
from other components.  
• A high power 2-channel amplifier.  
Key Features  
• 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.  
Make sure there is enough room behind the  
RX-1050 for easy hookup. Remember, you are  
connecting many other components to this unit  
and you’ll probably need more space than you  
think.  
• Independent selection of source inputs for  
listening and recording.  
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.  
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.  
Don’t stack other objects (components or other  
items) on top of the RX-1050. Don’t let water  
fall into the RX-1050 as this could damage  
delicate circuitry.  
All of us at Rotel, thank you for buying this  
product and hope it will bring you many hours  
of enjoyment.  
• Customizable labels for source inputs.  
• A and B speaker outputs  
We suggest you look over the RX-1050’s front  
and rear panels before you start connecting  
other components. The explanations in this  
manual will help you get familiar with the unit’s  
connections, features, and controls.  
• Headphone output.  
• Preout and Main In connections.  
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 RX-1050 illus-  
tration at the front of this manual. Letters refer  
to the RR-939B remote illustration. When both  
appear, the function is found on both the  
RX-1050 and the remote. When only one ap-  
pears, that function is found only on the  
RX-1050 or the remote.  
• Universal remote control to operate the  
RX-1050 and seven other components.  
Unpacking  
Remove the unit carefully from its packing. Look  
for the handheld remote control and other  
accessories. Save the packing and box as it  
will protect the RX-1050 if you move or need  
to return it for maintenance.  
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English  
Programming the RR-939B  
RR-939B Remote Control  
Basic Controls  
The RX-1050 includes a handheld remote  
control that does far more than operate the  
RX-1050. The RR-939B is a full-function pro-  
grammable remote control that can operate  
up to 8 audio/video components.  
The RR-939B is preprogrammed from the fac-  
tory to operate the RX-1050. Should the AU-  
DIO command set on your RR-939B not op-  
erate the RX-1050, it’s possible that the pro-  
gramming has been inadvertently changed.  
To program the remote to operate the  
RX-1050, set the AUDIO Code = 001:  
POWER Button  
The front-panel POWER switch on the RX-1050  
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. In normal  
operation, use the STANDBY switch to deac-  
tivate the unit when you are finished listening  
and leave the POWER switch ON at all times.  
This will preserve memory functions.  
A separate manual, included with the remote,  
gives detailed information on programming  
and using the RR-939B to replace all of the  
remote controls in your system. This section is  
intended to provide only that information which  
pertains to the use of the RR-939B to operate  
the RX-1050.  
1. Press the AUDIO  
button at the top of  
the remote while simultaneously pressing  
the MUTE button and hold both for at least  
one second. The AUDIO button will light  
in red for 20 seconds, indicating that you  
have entered the program mode. The next  
step must be done within this 20 second  
period, or the RR-939B will revert to its  
standard operating mode.  
NOTE: Many functions duplicate the RX-1050  
front panel controls and are listed here only  
for your reference. Please refer to the previ-  
ous Front Panel Controls section of this manual  
if you need additional information.  
2. Use the NUMERIC  
buttons to enter the  
3-digit code (001) for the RX-1050 – press  
0, then 0, then 1. The AUDIO button will  
flash each time you enter a digit.  
Operating the RR-939B  
AUDIO Button  
3. Store the code number by pressing the cor-  
responding AUDIO button again. The button  
will blink twice to confirm the storage of  
the code in memory.  
Remote Sensor  
To operate the RX-1050 with the remote, make  
sure that the AUDIO mode is active by press-  
ing the AUD button on the remote before you  
start. If it is active, pressing command keys  
on the RR-939B will cause the AUDIO button  
to flash red. Once the AUDIO mode is active,  
it will stay active unless you press one of the  
other DEVICE buttons to control a different  
component.  
This sensor receives infrared signals from the  
handheld remote control. Make sure you do  
not accidentally block this sensor with cables  
or accessories.  
SHIFT Button  
The SHIFT button on the remote is used to ac-  
cess secondary functions on several RR-939B  
buttons. Press the SHIFT button and then the  
desired button.  
Front Panel Display  
The large fluorescent display in the upper  
portion of the RX-1050 provides status infor-  
mation used in operating the AM/FM receiver  
(such as station frequency display, band, preset  
memory, etc.).  
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RX-1050 AM/FM Stereo Receiver  
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REC Button  
ZONE Button  
MASTER VOLUME  
SPEAKER Buttons and LEDs  
The MASTER VOLUME control adjusts the level  
of all output channels simultaneously. Rotate the  
control clockwise to increase the volume. Ro-  
tate counterclockwise to decrease the volume.  
MASTER VOLUME buttons are also available  
on the RX-1050's handheld remote control.  
The RX-1050 provides output connections for  
two pairs of speakers: A and B. A pair of  
SPEAKER buttons independently control which  
speaker outputs, if any, are active. Press the  
SPEAKER A button to activate or deactivate  
the SPEAKER A outputs. Press the SPEAKER B  
button to activate or deactivate the SPEAKER  
B outputs.  
The RX-1050 can record from any source to  
a recorder connected to the TAPE, VIDEO 1,  
VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 outputs, even while lis-  
tening to a different 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 selection (or if more than five sec-  
onds passes), the input source buttons return  
to their normal function, selecting a listening  
source.  
When you adjust the volume, an indicator in  
the display shows the volume setting.  
An LED indicator located to the left of each  
button lights when that speaker output is acti-  
vated.  
MUTE Button  
The MUTE button on the remote temporarily  
turns off the output signal. Push this button once  
to turn the sound off. A mute indication will  
appear in the front panel display. Press the  
MUTE button again to restore previous volume  
levels.  
NOTE: For headphone listening, deactivate  
both the SPEAKER Aand SPEAKER B outputs.  
Remember, this selection is independent of the  
listening source. While recording, you may  
select a different source (for example, the built-  
in tuner) for listening. The record selection ap-  
pears in the display to the right of the listen-  
ing selection.  
MEMORY Button  
The MEMORY button is used to confirm and  
memorize tuner station presets. Its use is de-  
scribed in detail in the Tuning Controls sec-  
tion of this manual.  
TONE Controls  
BASS and TREBLE controls increase and de-  
crease the audio signal’s low and high fre-  
quency content respectively. Rotate clockwise  
to increase output in the respective frequency  
range and counterclockwise to reduce it. The  
center detent removes each control from the  
audio path for maximum signal integrity.  
Tuning Controls  
The RX-1050 features a digital synthesized AM/  
FM tuner with 30 station presets. Operation  
of the tuning functions involves the use of six  
buttons on the front panel plus the numeric and  
other buttons on the remote.  
Input Source Buttons  
Eight buttons on the right side of the front panel  
directly select an audio or video input source  
(PHONO, CD, TUNER, TAPE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO  
2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4) for listening. Push any  
of these buttons (or the duplicates on the  
handheld remote) to select the desired source.  
You will hear this source and, if you have  
selected a video source, see its picture on your  
TV monitor. The left side of the front panel dis-  
play shows the current source selection.  
HEADPHONES Jack  
BAND Button  
TV/BAND Button  
This jack accepts a standard 1/4 inch stereo  
headphone plug. Use an adaptor if your head-  
phones have a small mini-plug.  
The BAND button on the front panel and the  
TV/BAND button on the remote selects AM  
or FM mode. Press either button to toggle back  
and forth between the two modes. An indi-  
cator at the left portion of the front panel dis-  
play confirms your choice and the currently  
tuned station frequency is shown in the main  
portion of the display.  
NOTE: Inserting a headphone plug does not  
automatically disable all speaker outputs. Use  
the SPEAKER buttons described in the next  
section to turn the speakers on or off during  
headphone listening.  
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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English  
DIRECT FREQUENCY/10 Button  
TUNING Buttons  
CH TUNING Buttons  
TUNE/PRESET Button  
[SHIFT] TV Button  
If you know the frequency of the desired sta-  
tion, you may tune it directly using the DIRECT  
FREQUENCY/10 button and the NUMERIC  
The buttons labeled TUNING on the front panel  
or CH UP/DOWN on the remote control pro-  
vide two different tuning functions, depend-  
ing on the mode of operation.  
The TUNE PRESET button toggles between  
FREQUENCY TUNING mode (the CH TUN-  
ING buttons advance to the next station fre-  
quency) and PRESET TUNING mode (the CH  
TUNING buttons advance to the next memo-  
rized station preset). To change modes, press  
the front panel TUNE PRESET button. To change  
modes using the remote, press the SHIFT but-  
ton and then the TV button. A PRESET indica-  
tor in the front panel DISPLAY lights when the  
PRESET mode is active.  
buttons  
on the remote.  
1. Press the DIRECT FREQUENCY/10 button  
to change the NUMERIC buttons from sta-  
tion preset to frequency direct mode. The  
station frequency in the front panel display  
change to a series of four bars, represent-  
ing the digits of a station frequency, with  
the first bar flashing.  
In the normal FREQUENCY TUNING  
mode, press a TUNING button and release  
to manually jump up or down to the next sta-  
tion frequency, regardless of whether or not  
a station is broadcasting on that frequency.  
For auto scan tuning, press and hold the TUN-  
ING button for approximately one second. An  
AUTO indicator appears in the front panel dis-  
play and the tuner begins automatically scan-  
ning up or down through the frequencies until  
the next available station 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.  
2. Enter the first digit of the station frequency  
using the NUMERIC buttons. The digit  
appears in the frequency display and the  
second bar flashes. Enter the remaining  
digits of the frequency. When all of the digits  
have been entered, the tuner automatically  
tunes to the displayed station frequency.  
NUMERIC Buttons:  
Station Presets  
The RX-1050 can store up to 30 station pre-  
sets for recall at any time using the NUMERIC  
buttons on the remote control. To memorize  
a station:  
In the PRESET TUNING mode, press a  
TUNING button and release to jump up or  
down to the next memorized station preset.  
Switch between FREQUENCY and PRESET tun-  
ing modes by pressing the SHIFT button  
NOTE: On the USA version, pressing 1 in  
the FM mode will enter 10 as the digit in  
the frequency display. On the European  
version, it is necessary to press 1 and then  
0 to enter 10. For US FM stations, press  
only one digit following the decimal point  
as shown in the first example below. For  
European FM stations, press two digits fol-  
lowing the decimal point as shown in the  
second example.  
1. Tune to the desired station, AM or FM.  
2. Press the MEMORY button on the front  
panel. A MEMORY indicator flashes for  
five seconds in the front panel display.  
and then the BAND/TV button  
on the re-  
3. While the MEMORY indicator is flashing,  
press the number of the preset where you  
wish to store the station frequency. For ex-  
ample, to memorize preset 3, press the 3  
button. To memorize preset 15, press the  
1 button followed by the 5 button.  
mote control. A PRESET indicator appears in  
the display when PRESET TUNING is activated.  
NOTE: Several indicators in the front panel  
display assist tuning. A large display shows  
the tuned frequency and increases or de-  
creases during tuning. A TUNED indicator  
lights when a sufficiently strong signal is re-  
ceived. A ST indicator lights when a stereo  
FM signal is received.  
EXAMPLES:  
4. A previously stored frequency is erased from  
memory when a new frequency is memo-  
rized for the same preset number.  
(USA FM) 87.50MHz  
Press 8>7>5  
(Europe FM) 87.50MHz Press 8>7>5>0  
(all AM) 1610kHz  
Press 1>6>1>0  
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.  
Preset Scanning  
[SHIFT] MUTE Buttons  
This shift function activates a PRESET SCAN-  
NING feature, playing each memorized preset  
station for five seconds before moving to the  
next. Using the remote, press the SHIFT but-  
ton and then the MUTE button to begin scan-  
ning. To stop the PRESET SCANNING on the  
desired station, press the SHIFT button and then  
the MUTE button.  
NOTE: If the TUNER is not already the selected  
INPUT SOURCE, selecting a station preset will  
automatically switch to the TUNER input and  
tune the memorized station.  
The NUMERIC buttons can also be used for  
direct access tuning (see below).  
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Once a custom label is programmed, the new  
name appears when that source is selected  
for either listening or recording. When the  
source is selected, the original label (VIDEO  
1, VIDEO 2, etc.) appears, followed by the  
custom label.  
MONO Button  
Phono Inputs  
Phono Ground  
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. A stereo indica-  
tor lights in the front panel display. In mono  
mode, a mono signal will be heard even if  
the station is broadcasting a stereo signal.  
These inputs accept the signal from a standard  
moving magnet phono cartridge. Connect the  
left and right output cables of a turntable to  
this pair of RCA inputs. Connect the ground  
wire from your turntable to the phono ground  
lug, labeled GND.  
Restoring the FL Display Labels  
To clear all custom labels and restore the original  
defaults, turn the RX-1050 off. Then, press and  
CD Inputs  
NOTE: Switching to mono mode can be a use-  
ful way to improve the reception of weak or  
distant FM signals. Less signal strength is re-  
quired for clean mono reception than for ste-  
reo reception.  
hold the SPEAKER B  
, TUNE/PRESET  
,
Connect the left and right analog outputs from  
a CD player to the RCA input jacks labeled  
CD.  
and MONO  
POWER button  
buttons while pressing the  
to ON.  
Tape Inputs and Outputs  
Rear Panel Connections  
The RX-1050 provides a set of audio tape  
connections (labeled TAPE) with a pair of in-  
puts and a pair of record outputs that provide  
a signal for recording.  
FL Display Control  
The RX-1050 provides rear panel connections  
for four video sources, a CD, a tape deck, and  
a phono input for use with a turntable. These  
connections include standard RCA audio in-  
puts and outputs plus composite video inputs  
and outputs.  
Turning the FL Display On/Off  
SELECT Button  
Connect the left and right analog outputs from  
an audio tape deck to the TAPE IN input jacks.  
Connect the TAPE OUT output jacks to the  
INPUTS on the audio tape deck.  
To turn the FL Display on or off, press the SE-  
LECT button on the remote control. When the  
display is off, pressing any control button will  
turn the display on for five seconds.  
The RX-1050 includes two pairs of speaker  
connections for the built-in power amplifier as  
well as RCA preamp outputs for use with ex-  
ternal amplifiers. In addition, a composite video  
output connects the unit to your TV monitor.  
VIDEO 1 – 2  
Inputs/Outputs  
Custom Display Labels  
MENU Button  
SEARCH +/– Buttons  
PLAY/SEL Button  
There are groups of connections for up to four  
video source components. Each group includes  
a pair of RCA analog audio inputs at the bottom  
of the group and a composite video input at  
the top. Two of these groups (VIDEO 1 and  
VIDEO 2) also include a set of record outputs  
for sending audio and video signals to a VCR.  
NOTE: DO NOT plug any system component  
into anAC source until system hookup is com-  
plete and you are confident that all compo-  
nent-to-component connections have been  
properly made.  
You can program the RX-1050 to display custom  
names (up to five characters long) for each  
of the source inputs. For example, you could  
relabel VIDEO 1 as “VCR” or VIDEO 2 as  
“DVD”. To program custom labels:  
All video cables should have a 75 ohm  
impedance rating. Although conventional  
audio interconnects will pass a video signal,  
their construction and limited bandwidth im-  
pose a performance penalty because, in part,  
they do not adhere to the 75 ohm standard.  
• Select the source input you wish to rela-  
bel so the current name appears in the  
display.  
Connect your VCR to the VIDEO 1 group of  
inputs and outputs. This set of connections  
allows recording.  
• Press and hold the MENU button  
on  
Connect the analog audio outputs of the VCR  
to the VIDEO 1 IN left and right RCA audio  
jacks. Connect the VIDEO 1 OUT left and right  
RCA audio output jacks to the audio inputs  
on the VCR.  
the remote until the characters in the dis-  
play change to blinking solid blocks.  
When making signal connections, make sure  
that you always preserve proper channel con-  
sistency, i.e. connect LEFT channels to LEFT  
channel jacks and RIGHT channels to RIGHT  
channel jacks. All RCA-type connections on  
the RX-1050 follow these standard color codes:  
• Use the SEARCH +/– buttons  
on the  
remote to scroll through the character set.  
When the desired character displayed,  
press the PLAY/SEL button  
Connect the RCA composite video output of  
the VCR to the RCA composite video input  
labeled VIDEO 1 PLAY.  
to confirm  
it and proceed to the next character.  
Left audio: RCA jack with white inset  
Right audio: RCA jack with red inset  
Video: RCA jack with yellow inset  
• Repeat the previous step to select the re-  
maining characters. After the last charac-  
ter is programmed and confirmed, the new  
name is saved automatically.  
Hookup the VIDEO 1 REC video output to the  
RCA composite video recording input on your  
VCR.  
Connect your audio-only source components  
to these RCA inputs and outputs:  
Repeat for a second VCR video components,  
using the connections for VIDEO 2.  
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Each pair of connectors is color-coded for  
polarity: red for positive and black for nega-  
tive. All speakers and all speaker wire is also  
marked for polarity. For proper performance,  
you must maintain this polarity at all speaker  
connections. Always connect the positive ter-  
minal of each speaker to the corresponding  
red speaker terminal on the RX-1050 and the  
negative speaker terminal to the correspond-  
ing black connector on the RX-1050.  
VIDEO 3 – 4 Inputs  
Antenna Connections  
These two audio/video inputs allow connec-  
tion of additional video components such as  
a play-only VCR, DVD player, LaserDisc player,  
or DSS satellite receiver. There are no outputs  
for sending a record out signal to these com-  
ponents.  
The RX-1050 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 RX-1050. Instructions for hooking up  
these antennas follow.  
Connect the RCA analog audio outputs of the  
video component to the left and right RCA  
analog audio inputs labeled VIDEO 3. Then,  
connect the RCA composite video output of  
the video source to the corresponding RCA  
composite connection labeled VIDEO 3.  
NOTE: If you are located a long distance from  
the radio transmitters, you may use an out-  
door antenna to improve reception. Outdoor  
antenna systems can be dangerous if they  
are not properly grounded and should be  
installed by a professional contractor famil-  
iar with the electrical code requirements in  
your local area.  
Route the wires from the RX-1050 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.  
Repeat using the VIDEO 4 connections for an  
additional play only video component.  
NOTE:Any of the video source inputs may also  
be used for an audio-only source. Simply omit  
the video connection.  
AM Loop Antenna  
The RX-1050 includes a loop antenna to re-  
ceive AM radio signals. Remove this antenna  
from the box and locate it near the RX-1050.  
TV Monitor Output  
The video output of the RX-1050 sends the video  
signal to your TV monitor. Connect the TV  
MONITOR output to an RCA composite video  
input on your television monitor. Whatever input  
source is selected on the RX-1050 will appear  
on screen.  
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: Be sure that no loose wire strands can  
touch adjacent wires or connectors.  
Speaker Outputs  
You may need to rotate or otherwise reorient  
the antenna to find the best position.  
PRE OUT/MAIN IN  
The RX-1050 has a built-in stereo amplifier for  
driving left and right speakers. There are two  
pairs of connections on the back panel which  
allow you to connect two pairs of speakers  
(A and B) and select them with front-panel  
buttons.  
NOTE: To use an outdoor antenna, connect its  
300 ohm twin-conductor wire to the AM ter-  
minals in place of the loop antenna, only af-  
ter a professional contractor has installed the  
antenna system in accordance with local elec-  
trical codes.  
The RX-1050 provides a pair of variable-level  
RCA preamp audio outputs and a pair of RCA  
amplifier inputs that allow you to use exter-  
nal amplifiers in place of, or in addition to,  
the built-in amplifiers.  
NOTE: The combined speaker impedance must  
be a minimum of 4 ohms. If you are driving  
just one pair of speakers (A or B connections),  
use speakers with a nominal impedance of 4  
ohms or higher. If you are driving two pairs  
of speakers (A and B) simultaneously, use  
speakers rated at 8 ohms or higher.  
NOTE: The preamp outputs are connected to  
power amplifier inputs with jumpers in a stan-  
dard PRE OUT/MAIN IN configuration. To  
disable the built-in power amplifiers and use  
external amplifiers, remove these jumpers.  
Save them for future use.  
FM Wire Antenna  
The RX-1050 is supplied with a T-shaped indoor  
FM antenna. Connect the attached coax F-type  
plug to one of the FM antenna connectors on  
the RX-1050. For best reception, unfold the T-  
shaped antenna. Eyelets at both ends of the T  
allow tacking the antenna to a wall, if desired.  
Experiment with positioning for best reception.  
To hook up the RCA audio outputs to  
an external amplifier, connect a standard au-  
dio cable from each output to the input of the  
amplifier channel that will power the corre-  
sponding speaker.  
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: 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.  
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AC Power Connections  
Miscellaneous Connections Zone 2 Connection and  
Operation  
AC Input  
EXTERNAL REM IN  
Your RX-1050 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.  
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.  
The RX-1050 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.  
Plug the supplied cord into the AC INPUT  
receptacle on the back of the unit.  
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 system.  
See the POWER SWITCH heading in the BASIC  
CONTROLS section of this manual for infor-  
mation about turning the unit on and off.  
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.  
NOTE: Memorized settings and labels will be  
stored for up to one month if the RX-1050 is  
disconnected from AC power.  
Zone 2 can be controlled from the main room  
using RX-1050’s front-panel ZONE button. Op-  
eration from the remote zone requires the in-  
stallation of 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  
RX-1050.  
Accessory Power Outlets  
(North American version)  
COMPUTER I/O Input  
The RX-1050 has two switched outlets on the  
back panel. Power is available from these  
outlets when the RX-1050 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 RX-1050.  
The RX-1050 can be operated with a personal  
computer running audio system control soft-  
ware from third-party developers. This control  
is accomplished by sending operating codes  
(normally sent by the RR-939B remote control)  
from the computer via a hard-wired network  
connection.  
Several points to keep in mind about the Zone  
2 function:  
• An infrared repeater system (Xantech, Niles,  
et al) is required for operation from the  
remote zone.  
The COMPUTER I/O input provides the nec-  
essary network connections on the back panel.  
It accepts standard RJ-45 8-pin modular plugs,  
such as those commonly used in 10-BaseT UTP  
Ethernet cabling.  
• The RR-939B remote control supplied with  
the RX-1050 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  
RX-1050's IR OUT jack.  
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 RX-1050 is  
activated, a 12 volt DC signal appears at these  
connectors and will turn on amplifiers. When  
the RX-1050 is put in STANDBY mode, the  
trigger signal is interrupted and the amplifi-  
ers will turn off.  
For additional information on the connections,  
software, and operating codes for computer  
control of the RX-1050, contact your autho-  
rized Rotel dealer.  
• Any source component connected to the  
RX-1050's inputs can be sent to the Zone  
2 outputs. ZONE 2 operates independently  
of the main room. You can select a differ-  
ent source or adjust Zone 2 volume with-  
out affecting the MAIN outputs in any way.  
• Avoid sending the same infrared command  
to the RX-1050 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 RX-1050.  
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Zone 2 Power On/Off  
Operation  
To change the Zone 2 input source:  
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.  
1. Press the front-panel ZONE button. The  
status of Zone 2 appears in the display.  
Make sure that Zone 2 is ON.  
Once master power is applied to the unit by  
pressing the front-panel POWER button, the  
RX-1050 provides independent power on/off  
operation for both zones. Pressing the remote  
control POWER button in the main room acti-  
vates or deactivates the RX-1050 in the main  
room only and has no effect on Zone 2. Con-  
versely, activating or deactivating Zone 2 has  
no effect on the main listening room. However,  
placing the front-panel POWER button in the  
OFF position completely shuts off the unit, for  
both zones.  
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.  
Zone 2 Audio Outputs  
3. Following 10 seconds with no commands,  
the RX-1050 reverts to normal operation.  
See Figure 6.  
These line-level RCA outputs send the Zone 2  
audio signal to a stereo amplifier driving a  
pair of speakers in the remote zone.  
To change the Zone 2 volume:  
1. Press the front-panel ZONE button. The  
status of Zone 2 appears in the display.  
Make sure that Zone 2 is ON.  
Controlling Zone 2  
from the Main Room  
ZONE Button  
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.  
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.  
You can control Zone 2 from the front-panel  
of the RX-1050 – 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 RX-1050 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 ten seconds, during which time you can  
use the VOLUME control and INPUT SOURCE  
buttons to change the ZONE 2 settings. When  
ZONE 2 is active, the POWER LED flashes.  
When ZONE 2 is off, the POWER LED is  
steadily lit.  
3. Following 10 seconds with no commands,  
the RX-1050 reverts to normal operation.  
To configure your system for Zone 2 opera-  
tion, connect the left and right Zone 2 outputs  
on the RX-1050 to the left and right channel  
inputs of the amplifier powering the remote  
speakers, using standard RCA audio cables.  
Controlling Zone 2 from the  
Remote Location  
With a properly configured IR repeater sys-  
tem, you have full control of Zone 2 using an  
RR-939B 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-939B 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: The Zone 2 outputs provide a VARIABLE  
level signal, with control of the volume from  
the RX-1050 front-panel and/or remote con-  
trol from Zone 2.  
ZONE REM IN Jack  
NOTE: Zone 2 cannot be controlled from the  
remote in the main room.  
See Figure 6.  
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 RX-1050’s ZONE 2 functions from  
the remote zone.  
To turn Zone 2 on or off:  
To turn Zone 2 on or off, press the POWER  
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.  
button  
on the remote. To adjust the volume  
on  
in Zone 2, press the VOLUME buttons  
the remote. To select a different analog input  
source, press one of the INPUT SOURCE but-  
NOTE: ZONE 2 and its IR repeater must be in  
a different location than RX-1050 to prevent  
IR commands intended to control Zone 2 from  
inadvertently controlling the main room op-  
erations.  
tons  
on the remote.  
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 RX-1050 reverts to normal operation.  
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RX-1050 AM/FM Stereo Receiver  
18  
Image Response Ratio  
65 dB  
IR OUT Jacks  
Specifications  
See Figure 6.  
IF Response Ratio  
80 dB  
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.  
Audio  
AM Suppression Ratio  
52 dB  
Continuous Amplifier Power  
100 watts/channel  
(20–20k Hz, <0.05% THD, 8 ohms)  
Stereo Separation (100Hz/1 kHz/10 kHz):  
40 dB/45 dB/35 dB  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
<0.05% at rated power  
Output level  
1.3 V  
Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz:7 kHz)  
<0.05% at rated power  
Antenna Input  
75 ohms unbalanced  
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.  
Frequency Response  
Line Level: 10 Hz - 70 kHz, 3 dB  
Phono: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 dB  
AM Tuner  
Sensitivity  
500 µV/m  
Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF “A” weighted)  
Line Level: 92 dB  
Phono: 74 dB  
Selectivity  
25 dB  
Input Overload  
Line Inputs: 5 V  
Image Response Ratio  
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.  
Phono Inputs: >120 mV  
35 dB  
Preamplifier Output Voltage  
1.0 V (160 mV Input)  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
40 dB  
Input Sensitivity/Impedance  
Line Level: 160 mV/47 kohms  
Phono: 2.5 mV/47 kohms  
Output level  
250 mV  
Antenna Input  
Tone Controls (Bass/Treble)  
Loop Antenna  
8 dB at 100 Hz/10 kHz  
General  
Protection Circuit  
Video  
Frequency Response  
Power Consumption  
300 watts  
A thermal protection circuit protects the am-  
plifier against potential damage in the event  
of extreme or faulty operating conditions. Unlike  
many designs, the RX-1050’s protection cir-  
cuit is independent of the audio signal and  
has no impact on sonic performance. Instead,  
the protection circuit monitors the temperature  
of the output devices and shuts down the am-  
plifier if temperatures exceed safe limits.  
3 Hz-10 MHz, 3 dB  
Power Requirements (AC)  
115 volts, 60 Hz (USA version)  
230 volts, 50 Hz (European version)  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
45 dB  
Input Impedance  
75 ohms  
Weight  
10.3 Kg/22.7 lb.  
Output Impedance  
75 ohms  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
432 x 121 x 359 mm  
17" x 43/4" x 141/8"  
Output Level  
1 volt  
Front Panel Height  
(feet removed/for rack mount)  
176 mm / 7"  
Should a faulty condition arise, the amplifier  
will stop playing. If this happens, turn the  
amplifier off, let it cool down for several min-  
utes, and attempt to identify and correct the  
problem. When you turn the amplifier back  
on, the protection circuit will automatically reset.  
FM Tuner  
Usable Sensitivity  
14.2 dBf  
All specifications are accurate at the time of  
printing.  
50dB Quieting Sensitivity  
20.2 dBf (mono)  
45.3 dBf (stereo)  
Rotel reserves the right to make improvements  
without notice.  
Rotel and the Rotel HiFi logo are registered  
trademarks of The Rotel Co, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan.  
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 Response  
30 Hz-14 kHz, 1.5 dB  
Capture Ratio  
2.0 dB  
Alternate Channel Selectivity  
47 dB ( 400 kHz)  
Spurious Response Ratio  
80 dB  
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The Rotel Co. Ltd.  
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 RX-1050 ENG 072701  
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