Digital Stereo discs (PCM, MP3, and HDCD).. 29 Analog Stereo.. 29
System Status.. 35 Main Menu.. 36 Configuring Inputs.. 36 Input Setup.. 36 Multi Input Setup.. 37 Dolby Pro Logic II (x).. 37 DTS Neo:6.. 38 Configuring Speakers and Audio.. 38 Understanding Speaker Configuration. 38 Speaker Setup.. 39 Advance Speaker Setup. 39 Subwoofer Setup.. 40 Test Tone.. 41
Other Settings.. 30 Speaker Level Group Delay Dynamic Range. 30.. 30... 30. 31
Selecting Inputs. 24 Input Buttons. 24
Selecting a Source Input from the Front Panel.. 24 Selecting a Source from the Remote.. 24 Selecting Digital Inputs.. 24
Contour/Tone Settings Cinema EQ
Tuner Controls.. 31 BAND Buttons TUNING Buttons MEMORY Button NUMERIC Buttons: Station Presets DIRECT Button FRQ DIRECT Button MONO Button FM MONO Button TUNE Button PRESET Button P-TUN Button SCAN Button. 31.. 31.. 32.. 32.. 32
Overview of Surround Formats. 25 Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic II.. 25 Dolby Digital... 25 DTS 5.1 DTS 96/24.. 25 DTS Neo:6.. 26 Dolby Digital Surround EX DTS-ES 6.1 and 7.1 Channel Surround.. 26 Dolby Pro Logic IIx 6.1 and 7.1 Channel Surround.. 26 Rotel XS 6.1 and 7.1 Channel Surround.. 26 DSP Music Modes.. 26 2Ch/5Ch/7Ch Stereo Formats. 26 Other Digital Formats.. 26 Automatic Surround Modes. 27 Manually Selecting Surround Modes. 27 Dolby Digital 5.1 discs Dolby Digital Surround EX discs.. 28 Dolby Digital 2.0 discs.. 28
Delay Setup... 41 Contour Setup.. 42 Miscellaneous Settings.. 42
Other Options.. 42 Zone 2 Setup... 43

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Default Setup.. 43
RDS and RBDS Tuning.. 33 DISP Button PTY Button TP Button TA Button... 33.. 33.. 33.. 33

MORE INFORMATION

Troubleshooting. 44 Specifications.. 45 Audio.. 45 Video... 45 FM Tuner.. 45 AM Tuner.. 45 General... 45
Zone 2 Operation.. 34 Zone 2 Power On/Off.. 34 Controlling Zone 2 from the Main Room.. 34 Controlling Zone 2 from the Remote Location.. 34

About Rotel

A family whose passionate interest in music led them to manufacture high fidelity components of uncompromising quality founded Rotel 40 years ago. Through the years that passion has remained undiminished and the family goal of providing exceptional value for audiophiles and music lovers regardless of their budget, is shared by all Rotel employees. The engineers work as a close team, listening to, and fine tuning each new product until it reaches their exacting musical standards. They are free to choose components from around the world in order to make that product the best 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 Rotels own factory. Rotels 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 musical, reliable and affordable. All of us at Rotel, thank you for buying this product and hope it will bring you many years of enjoyment.

Unpacking

Remove the unit carefully from its packing. Find the remote control and other accessories. Save the box as it will protect the RSX-1056 if you move or need to return it for maintenance.
DTS, DTS-ES Extended Surround, DTS ES Matrix 6.1, and DTS ES Discrete 6.1, and DTS Neo:6are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. , HDCD, High Definition Compatible Digital and Pacific Microsonics are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc. This product is covered by one or more of the following: In the USA: 5,479,168, 5,638,074, 5,640,161, 5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in Australia: 669114. Other patents pending.

Placement

Place the RSX-1056 on a solid, level surface away from sunlight, heat, moisture, or vibration. Make sure that the shelf can support the weight of the unit. Place the RSX-1056 close to the other components in your system and, if possible, on its own shelf. This will make initial hookup, and subsequent system changes easier. The RSX-1056 can generate heat during normal operation. Do not block ventilation openings. Allow a minimum of 10 cm or 4 inches of unobstructed space around the unit. If installed in a cabinet, make sure that there is adequate ventilation. Dont stack other components or objects on top of the RSX-1056. Dont let any liquid fall into the unit.

CONNECTIONS

Although the RSX-1056s rear panel looks daunting, connecting the unit to your system is straightforward. Each of the source components in the system are connected to the RSX-1056 inputs with a pair of standard RCA cables for analog audio, a video connection (composite, S-Video, or Component Video), and an optional digital audio cable (coax or optical).
Each source input must be properly configured using the INPUT SETUP menu of the OSD menu system. We recommend going to this menu after connecting each source to configure it as desired. See Input Setup of the Setup section for information.
Analog Audio Inputs & Outputs
The following connections are used for connecting analog audio signals to and from the RSX-1056. See the Making Connections topic for specific instructions on connecting each type of component.
NOTE: Normally, the RSX-1056 converts analog inputs to digital signals. All of the digital processing is available including bass management, digital crossovers, speaker level and delay settings, and a number surround mode options. Alternatively, there is an analog bypass surround mode that routes 2-ch and Multi Input analog signals directly to the Volume control and outputs, bypassing the digital processing entirely for pure analog stereo.

The MULTI inputs are analog bypass inputs, passing signals directly through to the Volume Control and preamp outputs, bypassing all of the digital processing. The RSX-1056 provides an optional bass redirect feature that duplicates the seven main channels and passes them through an analog 100 Hz low pass filter, creating a summed mono subwoofer output derived from the main channels. See the INPUT SETUP menu in the Setup section of this manual for details on bass redirect feature.
There are connectors for FRONT LEFT, FRONT RIGHT, SURROUND LEFT, SURROUND RIGHT, and CENTER. You must connect each of the five speakers to the proper terminal on the RSX-1056. Route the wires from the RSX-1056 to the speakers. Leave enough slack so you can move the components to allow access to the speaker connectors. If you are using banana plugs, connect them to the wires and then plug 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 the binding post collars. Place the connector lug or the twisted bare wire around the binding post shaft. Turn the collars clockwise to clamp the connector lug or wire firmly in place. 1. Connect the front right speaker to the binding posts labeled FRONT/CB/ZONE RIGHT/2. 2. Connect the front left speaker to the binding posts labeled FRONT/CB/ZONE LEFT/ 1. 3. Connect the center channel speaker to binding posts labeled CENTER. 4. Connect the surround right speaker to binding posts labeled SURROUND RIGHT. 5. Connect the surround left speaker to binding posts labeled SURROUND LEFT.
Redirect Feature The RSX-1056 has a redirect feature that allows you to use the front left and front right amplifier channels to power center back or Zone 2 speakers. For example, you might use a separate Rotel stereo power amplifier to drive the front speakers and then use the extra amplifier channels in the RSX-1056 to power two center back speakers. If your system does not have center back speakers, you can also redirect the built-in center back channel amplifiers to drive two Zone 2 speakers. To use the redirect feature to power center back speakers in a 6.1 or 7.1 channel system: 1. Connect the center back speaker in a 6.1 channel system or the center back left speaker in a 7.1 channel system to the binding posts labeled FRONT/CB/ZONE LEFT/1. 2. Connect the center back right speaker to binding posts labeled FRONT/CB/ZONE RIGHT/2. 3. Go to the SPEAKER SETUP screen of the ON-SCREEN MENU system and change the REDIRECT setting to the center back channels instead of the front channels.

AM Antenna

See Figure 11
The RSX-1056 includes a plastic loop antenna to receive AM radio signals. Remove this antenna from the box and locate it near the RSX-1056. It can be tacked to a wall, using the mounting tab provided. Alternatively, you can fold the center portion of the antenna to form a tabletop stand. Connect the 300 ohm twin-conductor wire from the loop antenna to the push terminals labeled AM LOOP, attaching one wire to each 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. You may need to rotate or otherwise reorient the antenna to find the best position.

Remote Sensor

This sensor receives IR signals from the remote control. Do not block this sensor.
NOTE: The remainder of the buttons and controls on the front panel are described in the Overview of Buttons and Controls section.
To use an outdoor antenna, connect its 300 ohm twin-conductor wire to the terminals in place of the loop antenna.

FM Antenna

The RSX-1056 is supplied with a T-shaped indoor FM antenna. Connect the coax F-type plug to the FM antenna connector on the RSX-1056. 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.

Remote Control Overview

The RSX-1056 includes a full-function learning remote control that can operate the RSX-1056 plus nine other audio/video components. A separate manual gives detailed instructions on programming and using the RR-1050 to replace all of the remote controls in your system. The RR-1050 manual covers many extra features (such as custom labeling of remote buttons that appear in its LCD display). To avoid duplication, we provide only basic information about using the RR-1050 to operate the RSX-1056 in this manual.
To use an outdoor antenna, connect its 75 ohm coax lead wire to the FM connector instead of the indoor wire antenna, only after a professional contractor has installed the antenna system in accordance with local electrical codes.

+/ Buttons

These two buttons on the remote are used to change settings on a selected line in the OSD menus. Also used for selecting options in some surround modes.
Pushing the PRELOAD button will erase all custom programming and learned commands, restoring the RR-1050 to its factory condition.
Pressing the volume buttons on the remote also cancels the muting function.
Speaker Selection Buttons
These three buttons on the remote are used to select a speaker or group of speakers for temporary level adjustments. In addition, the C button is used in conjunction with the UP/ DOWN buttons for temporary adjustment of group delay/lip synch.

DEVICE/INPUT Buttons

The top row of buttons on the front panel plus the MULTI INPUT button are used to select source inputs for listening/viewing. These buttons are duplicated on the remote, except that the MULTI INPUT button is labeled EXT and the remote buttons have two functions: Short press: A short press of any button changes the device that the remote operates, but does not change the RSX-1056s input selection. Long press: A longer press changes the remote control device and changes the source input for listening/viewing in the main room.
NOTE: A long press of the EXT button changes the input to the 7.1 channel analog MULTI INPUT. Pressing the AUD button only changes the remote device; there is no input source associated with this button.
Overview of Buttons and Controls
This section provides a basic overview of the buttons and controls on the front panel and the remote control. Detailed instructions on the use of these buttons a provided in the more complete operating instructions in the following sections. Buttons or controls identified with a number appear on the front panel. Those identified with a letter appear on the remote control. When both a number and a letter appear, the control is duplicated on both the front panel and the remote control.

EQ Button

This button on the remote is used to turn on and off the Cinema EQ feature, a high-cut filter useful for older movie soundtracks.

TONE Button

This button on the remote is used for temporary Contour adjustments. It toggles between high frequency (HF) and low frequency (LF) modes. Once a mode is selected, the UP/ DOWN buttons are used to make the adjustments to the speaker or speakers selected in the Contour Setup menu.
Permanent contour adjustments can be made using the Contour Setup menu.

Surround Mode Buttons

Five buttons on the remote (2CH, PLC, PLM, 5CH, 7CH) and four buttons on the front panel (2CH, DOLBY PLII/3ST, DTS/Neo 6, DSP) allow direct selection of certain surround modes. The function of these buttons varies depending on the type of recording being played. See the Manually Selecting Surround Modes section for detailed information.

In 1999, the first Dolby Digital soundtrack was released to theaters with an additional center back surround channel, intended to increase the directional effects from behind the audience. This additional surround channel is encoded into the two existing surround channels in Dolby Digital 5.1, using a matrix encoding process similar to that used previously in Dolby Surround. This new extended surround capability is called Dolby Digital Surround EX. DTS has added a similar capability for recording this extended surround information called DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix. They have also taken it one step further and developed the capability to record this extended surround information as a discrete channel in a system called DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete. All of these systems are extensions of the existing Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 digital surround sound formats. Users with one center back speaker (a 6.1 configuration) or two center back speakers (a 7.1 configuration) can take advantage of this extended surround information. On traditional 5.1 channel systems, Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS-ES 6.1 discs sound exactly the same as 5.1 channel discs in each respective format. If you have configured your system with one or two center back speakers, decoding of DTS-ES discs is automatic, just as it is with standard DTS soundtracks. Likewise, decoding of Dolby Digital Surround EX discs is automatic with one exception. Some Surround EX titles do not have the detection flag encoded on
Rotel XS 6.1 and 7.1 Channel Surround
The RSX-1056 also features Rotel XS (eXtra Surround) processing provides extended surround performance on 6.1 and 7.1 channel systems. The key benefit of Rotel XS is that it works at all times with all multichannel digital signals, even those that might not otherwise activate Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES surround decoding for the center back channel(s). Always available when center back speaker(s) are configured in the system setup, Rotel XS decodes the surround channels and distributes the extended surround channels to the center back speaker(s) in a way that tends to create a diffuse surround effect. Rotel XS works with matrix-encoded surround signals (such as nonflagged DTS-ES and Dolby Surround EX discs) as well as digital source material that is not Dolby Surround EX encoded (such as DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, and even Dolby Pro Logic II decoded Dolby Digital 2.0 recordings).

DSP Music Modes

Unlike all of the formats mentioned above, the RSX-1056 offers four surround modes that are not part of a specific recording/playback system. These modes (MUSIC 14) use digital signal processing that adds special acoustic effects to any signal. DSP processing can be used with Dolby Surround recordings, Dolby Digital recordings, CDs, radio broadcasts, or any other source material; however, typically DSP settings would be used with source material for which there is no specific surround decoder.

This group of recordings includes any non-Dolby Digital 2-channel signal from the RSX-1056s digital inputs. You can play these recordings in 2-CH Stereo, Dolby 3-Stereo, 5-CH Stereo, 7-CH Stereo modes. You can also use Dolby Pro Logic II matrix surround (5.1 ch systems), Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music (6.1/7.1 ch systems), Dolby Pro Logic IIx Cinema (6.1/7.1 ch systems), DTS Neo:6 surround, or one of the MUSIC 1-4 DSP modes. All of the bass management settings (speaker size, subwoofer, and crossover) are in effect with digital stereo inputs.
NOTE: In addition to the options that follow, you can select 2-channel, Pro Logic II Cinema (for 5.1 ch systems), Pro Logic II Music (for 5.1 ch systems), Pro Logic IIx Music (for 6.1/7.1 ch systems), Pro Logic IIx Cinema (for 7.1 ch systems), 5-channel stereo, or 7channel stereo by pressing one of the surround mode buttons on the remote (2CH, PLC, PLM, 5CH, 7CH).
To select DTS Neo:6 mode for 2channel digital recordings. You can also step through the DTS options (Neo:6 Cinema or Neo:6 Music) by repeatedly pressing the DTS Neo:6 button on the front panel. To change the Cinema or Music option in Neo:6 mode, press the SUR+ button the remote twice while in Neo:6 mode. Then, press the +/ buttons to select the option. To select DSP multichannel modes for 2-channel digital recordings. You can also step through the DSP options (MUSIC 1-4, 5CH, 7CH) by repeatedly pressing the DSP button on the front panel. Directly select 5CH mode by pressing the 5CH button on the remote. Directly select 7CH mode by pressing the 7CH button on the remote.

MPEG Multichannel discs

MPEG decoding is auto-detected and cannot be overridden. You may, however, select a 2 channel downmix of 5.1 channel recordings. If the system is configured with center back speaker(s), you can also force Rotel XS processing on or off.

Analog Stereo

This type of recording includes any conventional stereo signal from the RSX-1056s analog inputs, including analog audio from CD players, FM tuners, VCRs, tape decks, etc. Analog stereo inputs require a choice about how the signal is routed through the RSX-1056. One option is the analog bypass mode. In this mode, the stereo signal is routed directly to the volume control and the outputs. It is pure 2-channel stereo, bypassing all of the digital circuitry. None of the bass management features, speaker level settings, contour settings, or delay settings are active. There is no subwoofer output. A full-range signal is sent directly to two speakers. The other option converts the analog inputs to digital signals, passing them through the digital processors in the RSX-1056. This option allows all of the features to be active including bass management settings, crossovers, subwoofer outputs, contour settings, etc. In this mode, you can select several surround modes including 2-CH Stereo, Dolby 3-Stereo, 5-CH Stereo, 7-CH Stereo modes. You can also use Dolby Pro Logic II or Pro Logic IIx surround, DTS Neo:6 surround, or one of the MUSIC 1-4 DSP modes.

NOTE: If no level adjustment is made for 10 seconds, the levels revert to the default calibrated settings.
Like the speaker settings, this is a temporary adjustment that overrides the permanent default setting for a video source until a different input source is selected or the unit is turned off. To adjust group delay using the remote: 1. Press the C button on the remote twice. 2. Use the UP or DOWN buttons on the remote to adjust the amount of delay applied to all channels.
To select Stereo or Analog bypass mode for 2-channel analog recordings. Press the 2CH button on the remote to toggle between Stereo (with digital processing) or Analog Bypass (no digital processing) modes. To select any mode for 2-channel digital recordings. Press the SUR+ button on the remote, then use the +/ buttons to step through the optional modes until the desired mode is displayed. To select Dolby multichannel modes for 2-channel digital recordings. You can also step through the Dolby options (Pro Logic II, Pro Logic IIx, or 3-Stereo) by repeatedly pressing the DOLBY PLIIx/3ST button on the front panel. You can select Pro Logic or Pro Logic IIx Cinema or Music modes by pressing the PLC or PLM buttons on the remote. To change the Cinema or Music option in Pro Logic II mode, press the SUR+ button the remote twice while in Pro Logic II or Pro Logic IIx modes. Then, press the +/ buttons to select the option. To select DTS Neo:6 modes for 2channel digital recordings. You can also step through the DTS options (Neo:6 Cinema or Neo:6 Music) by repeatedly pressing the DTS Neo:6 button on the front panel. To change the Cinema or Music option in Neo:6 mode, press the SUR+ button the remote twice while in Neo:6 mode. Then, press the +/ buttons to select the option. To select DSP multichannel modes for 2-channel digital recordings. You can also step through the DSP options (MUSIC 1-4, 5CH, 7CH) by repeatedly pressing the DSP button on the front panel. Directly select 5CH mode by pressing the 5CH button on the remote. Directly select 7CH mode by pressing the 7CH button on the remote.

Dynamic Range

Dolby Digital recordings are capable of wide dynamic range (the difference between the softest and loudest sounds). In some cases, this may tax amplifiers and/or speakers. In other cases, you may want to reduce the dynamic range when listening at low volume levels. This is particularly useful in order to keep dialog loud enough to be intelligible while avoiding excessively loud sound effects. Dolby Digital dynamic compensation is a sophisticated feature that allows you to adjust the dynamic range while still preserving fidelity. The actual amount of compression relies on instructions embedded in the Dolby Digital recording and varies to best suit the specific program content. There are three dynamic range settings available for Dolby Digital recordings: MAX: full dynamic range. MID: slightly reduced dynamic range, roughly comparable to the signal from a compact disc. MIN: more heavily reduced dynamic range, but still comparable to the signal from a typical VHS Hi-Fi recording. To adjust dynamic range:

VID INPUT: select the video source to be displayed on the TV monitor with the listening source specified on the first line. Can be VIDEO 15 or OFF (no video). Typically, the video source matches the audio from listening source; however a different video input can be selected. For audio only sources (such as a CD player), you would typically specify OFF so that no video is displayed. INPUT LABEL: The eight character labels for the all eight inputs can be customized. Place the highlight on this line to begin labelling. The first character in the label will be flashing. 1. Press the +/ buttons on the remote to change the first letter, scrolling through the list of available characters. 2. Press the ENT button on the remote to confirm that letter and move to the next position. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until all eight characters (including blank spaces) have been completed. The final press of the ENT button saves the new label. INPUT: assigns a physical input connection to use as the default for the source displayed in the first line of the menu. The options are ANALOG input, three OPTICAL digital inputs (OPTICAL 13), and five COAXIAL digital inputs (COAXIAL 15). When a digital input is the default, the unit will check for a digital signal when the INPUT SOURCE is selected. If no digital signal is present, the unit will automatically revert to the analog input. When an ANALOG input is the default, the unit will not access a digital signal, even though one may be present at the digital input; thus, the ANALOG setting forces the unit to use an analog signal. Assigning a digital input (with its auto-sensing) is generally the preferred configuration for any source with a digital output.
for most source inputs, unless you are consistently bothered by excessively bright sound from movie soundtracks. 12V TRIGGER: The RSX-1056 has three 12V trigger outputs (labeled 1, 2, and ZONE2) that supply a 12V DC signal to turn on Rotel components and other components as needed. This menu item turns on specific 12V trigger outputs whenever the indicated source is selected. For example, set up the VIDEO 1 input to turn on the 12V trigger for your DVD player. The options for this menu item are: 1, 2, zone, 1+2, 1+zone, 2+zone, ALL, and No. DEFAULT MODE: The DEFAULT MODE setting allows you to set a default surround sound mode for each source input. The default setting will be used unless the source material triggers automatic decoding of a particular type or unless the default setting is temporarily overridden by the front panel or remote surround mode buttons.

The MAIN MENU provides access to OSD screens for various configuration options. MAIN MENU is reached by pressing the ENTER button from the SYSTEM STATUS menu described above or from most other menus. To go to the desired menu, move the highlight using the UP/DOWN and +/ buttons on the remote and press the ENTER button. Press the MENU/ OSD button on the remote to cancel the display and return to normal operation.

Configuring Inputs

A key step in setting up the RSX-1056 is to configure each source input using the INPUT SETUP screens. Configuring the inputs allows you to set defaults for a number of settings including the type of input connector, the desired surround mode, custom labels that appear in the displays when a source is selected, and many more. The following OSD menus are used to configure the inputs.
Default surround modes are stored independently for the analog and digital inputs for each source.
Options for the default surround modes are: Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby 3 Stereo, Music 1, Music 2, Music 3, Music 4, 5ch Stereo, 7ch Stereo, PCM 2 Channel, DTS Neo:6, Bypass (for analog input only), and Stereo.

Input Setup

The following types of digital discs or source material are generally detected automatically and the proper decoding activated with no action or setting required: DTS, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Digital 2-channel, MPEG Multichannel, PCM 2-Channel, PCM 96kHz, MP3, HDCD, and HDCD 96kHz.
Since Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS sources are detected and decoded automatically, the default setting typically tells the RSX-1056 how to process a 2-channel stereo signal. For example, you might have your CD input default to 2-channel stereo, DVD and VCR inputs default to Dolby Pro Logic II processing for matrixencoded Dolby surround material, and TUNER input default to one of the MUSIC modes. In some cases, the default setting can be manually overridden by the front panel MODE button or the SUR+ button on the remote. See the Manually Selecting Surround Modes section of this manual for more information on which settings can be overridden.
The INPUT SETUP menu configures the source inputs and is reached from the MAIN menu. The screen provides the following options, selected by placing the highlight on the desired line using the UP/DOWN buttons: LISTEN: changes the current listening input source (CD, TUNER, TAPE, VIDEO 15, & MULTI INPUT). Changing this input also allows you to select a specific input for configuring.
If a source connected to a digital input is selected, that signal will automatically be sent to both digital outputs for recording.
CINEMA EQ: The RSX-1056 includes a CINEMA EQ feature which reduces the high-frequency content of movie soundtracks to simulate the frequency response of a large movie theater and/or eliminate sibilance. You can turn the CINEMA EQ on or off as the default setting for the selected input using this menu choice. In general, this setting should be OFF

Two of the default surround mode settings available on this menu offer additional choices. Dolby Pro Logic II decoding offers a choice of CINEMA or MUSIC settings. DTS Neo:6 decoding offers a choice of CINEMA or MUSIC settings. When either Dolby Pro Logic II or DTS Neo:6 is selected with this menu item, the current setting choice will also be displayed. In addition, the function of the ENTER button changes, taking you to a sub-menu where you can change the settings and/or additional parameters for Dolby Pro Logic II or DTS Neo:6 decoding. See the following section for details. GROUP DELAY: Also known as lip-sync delay, this setting delays the audio signal for an input by the specified amount to match the video input. This feature can be useful when the video signal is delayed more than the audio signal as sometimes happens with upconverted digital TV processors or when trying to match a radio broadcast with the video from a sports event. The range of available settings is from 0ms to 500ms, in 5ms increments. The setting is individually stored for each input and is the default group delay each time that input is selected. The setting can be temporarily overridden from the front panel or the remote. OPTIONS: This selection is only visible when Pro Logic II or Neo:6 surround mode is selected. Highlight this line and press ENTER to go to submenus with additional options for these surround modes. See below. To return to the MAIN menu from the INPUT SETUP menu (except when Dolby Pro Logic II or DTS Neo:6 is selected in the SURR MODE field), press the ENTER button. Press the MENU/ OSD button on the remote to cancel the menu display and return to normal operation.

Multi Input Setup

Dolby Pro Logic II (x)
When the MULTI INPUT source is selected on the INPUT SETUP menu, the available options change to reflect the fact that these inputs are direct analog inputs and bypass the RSX-1056s digital processing. The INPUT, CINEMA EQ, and DEFAULT MODE options are not available since these are all digitally implemented features. The VID INPUT, INPUT LABEL, and 12V TRIGGER options are still available and work as described on the previous menu. One additional option, LFE REDIRECT, provides an alternative bass management configuration. Typically, the eight channels of the MULTI INPUT are configured as pure analog bypass signals, going straight from the inputs to the volume control and the preamp outputs, bypassing all of the digital processing. There are no crossovers and no bass management; therefore, whatever signal goes into the subwoofer channel will be sent to the subwoofer preamp output. This configuration may not be ideal for multichannel systems configured with high-pass speakers, redirecting bass to a powered subwoofer. An option, called LFE REDIRECT, sends the seven main channels directly to the outputs as usual. In addition, it takes a duplicate copy of these seven channels, combines them into mono, and routes them through a 100 Hz analog low-pass crossover to the subwoofer preamp output. This creates a summed mono subwoofer signal, derived from the seven main channels of the MULTI INPUT. Use the LFE REDIRECT off for the pure analog bypass configuration. Use the LFE REDIRECT on setting to derive the mono summed subwoofer output.

the subwoofer for that mode) and a range of adjustments from -9dB to +9dB and MAX (+10dB). A setting of 0dB means that the specified surround mode will use the master subwoofer level. Any other setting is an offset to the master setting. For example, an adjustment of -2db for a particular surround mode means that the subwoofer level will be 2dB quieter than the master subwoofer level when that surround mode is selected. Use these subwoofer level settings to adjust the relative bass output of various surround modes. Changing the master subwoofer level will increase or decrease the level for all surround modes.
When a speaker is set to LARGE on the SPEAKER SETUP menu or on this MENU, the crossover setting is not available since, by definition, a LARGE speaker plays fullrange with no bass redirection to the subwoofer and no crossover. Likewise, the OFF setting for the subwoofer crossover is not available for SMALL speakers, since SMALL means that the speaker will redirect its bass below a given crossover point to the subwoofer. In addition, the CROSSOVER setting is not available for the MULTI INPUT.
DOLBY (large/small/none): Sets the current speaker (shown in the first line) to LARGE, SMALL, or NONE, overriding the master setting from the SPEAKER SETUP menu. This setting will ONLY take effect with Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic II decoding. DTS (large/small/none): The same options described for Dolby above, except these settings ONLY take effect with DTS and DTS Neo:6 decoding. STEREO/MPEG (large/small/none): The same options described for Dolby above, except these settings ONLY take effect in STEREO surround mode. MUSIC (large/small/none): The same options described for Dolby above, except these settings ONLY take effect with any of the DSP MUSIC surround modes.
Only the current surround mode can be adjusted on this menu. You will need to change surround modes using the front panel or remote buttons to adjust a different mode.
We recommend starting with the settings for all surround modes at the default 0dB setting during the test tone calibration of the system and for a period of familiarization after that. As you listen to a variety of source material over time, you may notice that certain surround modes consistently produce too much or too little bass from the subwoofer. If so, then use these menu settings to customize each surround mode. In general, if the master subwoofer level is set properly (i.e. not too loud), individual settings for each surround mode should not be necessary.
NOTE: In Dolby Digital and DTS recordings, the LFE channel is used to produce spectacular low bass effects, placing considerable demands on your subwoofer system. If you hear distortion or other signs of distress from your subwoofer at loud listening levels, you may consider reducing the subwoofer level for the Dolby Digital and/or DTS surround modes. In other surround modes, there is no LFE channel and the subwoofer will only reproduce redirected bass from the other channels, which is not as likely to tax the subwoofer.