SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER RSX-965
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VIDEO 2 – 5 Inputs
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These four sets of audio/video inputs allow connection of four ad-
ditional video components such as a play-only VCR, DVD player,
LaserDisc player, or DSS satellite receiver.
Connect the RCA analog audio outputs of the first video compo-
nent to the left and right RCA analog audio inputs labeled VIDEO 2.
Then, connect either the RCA composite video or S-Video output
of the video source to the corresponding RCA composite or S-
Video connection labeled VIDEO 2.
Repeat for additional video components, using VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4,
and AUX./VIDEO 5.
Note:
Any of the video source inputs may also be used for an au-
dio-only source. Simply omit the video connection.
Rear Panel: Digital Inputs
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The RSX-965 features a complete D/A conversion capability which
accepts digital input signals from source components such as CD
players, satellite TV receivers, and 5.1 channel Dolby Digital or
DTS signals from DVD and Laser Disc players. The D/A automati-
cally senses and adjusts to the correct sampling rates.
These digital inputs are available for VIDEO 2 (coaxial), VIDEO 3
(coaxial), VIDEO 4 (optical), and AUX/VIDEO 5 (optical).
To use the digital inputs, connect the appropriate cable (optical or
coaxial) from the digital output of your source component to the
corresponding DIGITAL INPUT on the RSX-965. Make sure that if
you have connected the analog signals from a source to VIDEO 2,
that you also connect its digital output to VIDEO 2, etc.
Even when using digital connections, you should still make the
analog input connections described above. The analog connec-
tion is necessary should you wish to record from that source com-
ponent to an audio tape deck or VCR.
5.1 Channel Audio Input
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This female DB25 25-pin input connects six discrete channels of
analog information from an outboard processor in a single cable.
Many external adaptors provide a choice of RCA or DB25 outputs.
We suggest that you use a DB25-to-DB25 cable to reduce the
number of cables and to insure proper channel-to-channel conti-
nuity. If your external adaptor does not have a DB25 output, you
will need to purchase a multi-RCA to DB25 adaptor cable from
your authorized Rotel dealer. Make sure to observe proper chan-
nel continuity.
See Figure 4 for DB25 pin assignments.
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Rear Panel Output Signal
Connections
This section of the manual provides complete information on the
audio and video signal output connections on the rear panel of the
RSX-965. These are used for routing the output signals to televi-
sion monitors, audio amplifiers, and recording devices. For conve-
nience, each topic begins with an overview of the particular
connection, followed by detailed hookup instructions.
Monitor TV Output
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The video output of the RSX-965 sends the video signal to your TV
monitor. Both RCA composite and S-Video connectors are pro-
vided. Simply connect the MONITOR TV output, either RCA com-
posite or S-Video, to an input on your television monitor. Whatever
input source is selected on the RSX-965 will appear on screen.
Speaker Outputs
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The RSX-965 has five built-in amplifiers, two for the front (right
and left), one for the center channel, and two for the rear sur-
round speakers (right and left). On the back panel are five pairs of
binding posts, one pair for each speaker, which accept bare wire,
connector lugs, or banana type plug connectors (except in the Eu-
ropean Community countries where their use is not permitted).
Each pair of connectors is color-coded for polarity: red for the
positive connection and black for the negative connection. All
speakers and all speaker wire is also marked for polarity. It is es-
sential for proper performance to maintain this polarity at all
speaker connections. Always connect the positive terminal of
each speaker to the corresponding red speaker terminal on the
RSX-965 and the negative speaker terminal to the corresponding
black connector on the RSX-965.
Each pair of connectors is also clearly labeled as FRONT LEFT,
FRONT RIGHT, REAR LEFT, REAR RIGHT, or CENTER. It is equally
essential that you connect the each of the five speakers to the
proper terminal on the RSX-965.
Route the wires from the RSX-965 to the speakers. Give yourself
enough slack so you can move the components to allow access to
the speaker connectors. If you are using banana plugs, connect
them to the wires and then plug 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 attaching bare wires directly to the binding
posts, separate the wire conductors and strip back the insulation
from the end of each conductor. Be careful not to cut into the wire
strands. Unscrew (turn counterclockwise) the binding post col-
lars. Place the connector lug around the binding post shaft, or in-
sert the bundled wire into the hole in the shaft. Turn the collars
clockwise to clamp the connector lug or wire firmly in place.
Note:
Be sure there are no loose wire strands that could touch
adjacent wires or connectors.
