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RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver

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RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver

Note:

 Memorized settings and video labels are preserved 

indefinitely, even if the unit is disconnected from AC power.

Master Power Switch 

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The large rocker switch on the rear panel is a master power switch. 
When it is in the OFF position, power to the unit is completely off. When 
it is in the ON position, the front panel STANDBY and remote control 
ON/OFF buttons can be used to activate the unit or put it into standby 
mode. 

Note:

 After all connections are completed, the rear panel master 

power switch should be put in the ON position and usually left in 

that position.

12V TRIGGER Connections 

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Many Rotel amplifiers offer the option of turning them on and off using 
a 12 volt trigger. These six connections provide this 12 volt trigger signal 
from the receiver. When the unit is activated, a 12 volt DC signal is sent 
from these jacks to the amplifiers to turn them on. When the receiver 
is put in STANDBY mode, the trigger signal is interrupted and the 
amplifiers turn off.

To use the remote turn on feature, connect one of the receiver’s 12V 
TRIG OUT jacks to the 12 volt trigger input of a Rotel amplifier, using a 
cable with mono 3.5 mm mini-plugs on both ends. The +12 V DC signal 
appears at the “tip” connector.

Note:

 The 12V Trigger outputs are configured to turn on in 

various combinations only when specific input sources are 

activated. See the INPUT SETUP and ZONE 2–4 SETUP menus in 

the Setup section of this manual for details.

REM IN Jacks 

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Four 3.5 mm mini-jacks (labeled EXT, ZONE 2, ZONE 3, and ZONE 
4) receive command codes from a third-party infrared receiver or Rotel 
remote zone keypad, These remote IR inputs are used when the IR signals 
from a hand held remote control cannot reach the front panel IR sensor.

EXT: 

The EXT jack is used with an outboard IR receiver to duplicate the 

front panel IR sensor. This feature is useful when the unit is installed in a 
cabinet and the front panel sensor is blocked or when IR signals need to 
be relayed to other components. 

ZONE:

 The ZONE 2, 3, or 4 jacks are used with IR repeater systems to 

receive signals from IR control systems in remote locations. For example, 
remote control signals sent to the ZONE 2 jack control the ZONE 2 
features of the receiver and can be relayed to other components. 

Consult your authorized Rotel dealer for information on external 
receivers and the proper wiring of 3.5mm mini-plugs to fit the REM IN 
jacks.

Note:

 The RR-1061 remote control can be set to send individual 

IR commands for each zone. Please refer to the setup manual 

supplied with the RR-1061 to program this function.

Note:

 The IR signals from the REM IN EXT and REM IN ZONE 

2–4  jacks can be relayed to source components using external IR 

emitters or hard-wired connections from the IR OUT jacks. See the 

following section for additional information.

IR OUT Jacks 

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The IR OUT 1 & 2 jacks send IR signals received at the REM IN ZONE 
2–4 jacks or the REM IN EXT jack to an infrared blaster or emitter 
placed in front of a source component’s IR sensor. In addition, the IR OUT 
can be hard-wired to Rotel CD players, DVD players, or tuners with a 
compatible connector. 

These outputs are used to allow IR signals from the three remote zones 
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 components are 
blocked by installation in a cabinet. 

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

Computer I/O 

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This Rotel receiver can be operated from a computer with audio system 
control software from third-party developers. This control is accomplished 
by sending operating codes from the computer via a hard-wired RS-232 
serial connection. In addition, the receiver can be updated using special 
software from Rotel. 

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

For additional information on the connections, cabling, software, and 
operating codes for computer control or updating of the unit, contact 
your authorized Rotel dealer.

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