User manual ROTEL RA-1412

[. . . ] Read all the instructions before connecting or operating the component. Heed all warnings and safety information in these instructions and on the product itself. 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. [. . . ] All aspects of this design have been examined to ensure the most faithful music reproduction. In addition the RA-1412 has independent input signal selectors for listening and recording. They allow you to listen to one signal source while recording another. If you have experience with other stereo systems, you shouldn't find anything perplexing. Simply plug in the associated components and enjoy. Unpacking Carefully remove the RA-1412, the remote control, and accessories from the shipping carton. Save the shipping carton and all enclosed packing material for future use. Shipping or moving the unit in anything other than the original packing material may result in severe damage. It is your best record of the date of purchase, which you will need in the event warranty service is ever required. Cables Keep power cords, digital cables, and audio cables away from each other. This will minimize the chance of the audio signal cables picking up noise or interference from the power cords or digital cables. Using high quality, shielded cables will also help to prevent noise or interference. If you have any questions see your authorized Rotel dealer for advice about the best cable to use with your system. Remote Control The RA-1412 includes an RR-AT92 remote control that operates many of the controls of the RA-1412. In practice, very few loudspeakers will present any problems for the RA-1412. See your authorized Rotel dealer if you have any questions. Remote Sensor The remote sensor receives infrared signals from the remote control. The operation of the remote sensor can also be affected if it is exposed to bright sunlight or certain types of lighting (such as halogen lights) that emit infrared light. In addition remote control functions may not work reliably if the batteries in the RR-AT92 are weak. Speaker Wire Use insulated two-conductor stranded wire to connect the RA-1412 to the speakers. The size and quality of the wire can have an audible effect on the performance of the system. Standard speaker wire will work, but can result in lower output or diminished bass response, particularly over longer distances. These inputs are labeled CD, TUNER, AUX 1, and AUX 2. RA-1412 Stereo Integrated Amplifier 8 The left and right channels are clearly labeled and should be connected to the corresponding channels of the source component. Use high quality RCA cables for connecting input source components to the RA-1412. Ask your authorized Rotel dealer for advice about cables. AC Power and Control AC Power Input Because of its relatively high power rating, the RA-1412 can draw considerable current. Therefore, it should be plugged directly into a 2pin polarized wall outlet. A heavy duty multi-tap power outlet strip may be used if it (and the wall outlet) is rated to handle the current demanded by the RA-1412 and all the other components connected to it. [. . . ] Once the RA-1412 has been turned on with the front panel button, it can be switched between normal operating mode and standby mode with the POWER button on the RR-AT92 remote control. CONTOUR Selector Instead of conventional tone controls, the RA-1412 has a front-panel CONTOUR control which selects one of five available settings. Each setting provides a fixed frequency contour as follows: 9 English OFF: the tone contour circuits are bypassed to ensure the purest possible sound. LH: combination of L-2 bass and H high frequency increases. PHONES Output The PHONES output allows you to connect headphones for private listening. If your headphones have another type of plug, such as a 1/8" mini-plug, you will need an adapter plug. [. . . ]