User manual ROTEL RC-1082

[. . . ] Owners Manual Stereo Control Amplifier RC-1082 RC-1082 Stereo Control Amplifier 2 Important Safety Information WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts inside. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, be sure that the apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. If the unit is exposed to moisture, or a foreign object gets into the enclosure, immediately disconnect the power cord from the wall. Take the unit to a qualified service person for inspection and necessary repairs. [. . . ] In addition remote control functions may not work reliably if the batteries in the RR-AT97 are weak. If you are going to be away from home for an extended period of time such as a month-long vacation, it is a sensible precaution to unplug your amplifier (as well as other audio and video components) while you are away. STANDBY Switch 1 Remote OFF/ON Switch STANDBY Indicator 2 A Be sure to keep the power cords, digital signal cables and regular audio signal cables in your installation away from each other. This will minimize the chance of the regular audio signal cables picking up noise or interference from the power cords or digital cables. Using only high quality, shielded cables will also help to prevent noise or interference from degrading the sound quality of your system. If you have any questions see your authorized Rotel dealer for advice about the best cable to use with your system Cables AC Power and Control AC Power Input [ NOTE: The RC-1082 will be turned on and in the normal operating mode as soon as it is connected to the AC outlet. Be sure to set the Volume control to the minimum (full counterclockwise) position before connecting the power cord. Connect the supplied power cord to the AC Input receptacle on the rear panel. Do not connect the power cord to the power outlet until all the audio input and output connections have been made. It is usually best to plug the RC-1082 directly into a 2-pin 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 components connected to it. Your RC-1082 is configured at the factory for the proper AC line voltage in the country where you purchased it (either 120 volts AC or 230 volts AC with a line frequency of either 50 Hz or 60 Hz). NOTE: Should you move your RC-1082 amplifier to another country, it is possible to reconfigure your amplifier for use on a different line voltage. 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 RC-1082. Ask your authorized Rotel dealer for advice about cables. 7 English Phono Input Selector Switch q The Phono input is for a moving magnet (MM) or moving coil (MC) phono cartridge only and is incompatible with line level components. Set the Phono Input Selector Switch as appropriate for the phono cartridge you are using. Leave the switch button in the out position for a moving magnet cartridge; push the switch in for a moving coil cartridge. Some high output moving coil cartridges are designed to operate in the moving magnet position. If you are in doubt about the correct setting, check the instruction manual for your phono cartridge for information regarding its output voltage and the expected input impedance. The Phono input has 47 kOhms input impedance and 2. 5 mV sensitivity in the MM position and 100 Ohms input impedance and 0. 25 mV sensitivity in the MC position. If you still have questions about the proper setting of the phono input selector switch, consult your authorized Rotel dealer. Output Connections u Most RCA-type output connectors are compatible with most power amplifiers. As always, use high quality cables and be sure to connect the Left and Right channel outputs of the RC-1082 to the correct channels of the amplifier. The second set of outputs may be used in custom system configurations to drive a second power amplifier or to supply a signal to a special signal processor. This output is used to allow IR signals to pass along IR signals from a remote control when the sensors on the source components are blocked by installation in a cabinet. [. . . ] In some situations, typically when the main listening position is not ideally centered between the speakers, it may be necessary to adjust the control to achieve proper left-to-right balance. Turning the control counter-clockwise shifts the sound balance to the left. Turning the control clockwise shifts the sound balance to the right. Balance Control 7 When the Tone Switch is in the Off (out) position the Bass and Treble Control circuits are bypassed to ensure the purest possible sound. Leave the Tone Switch in the Off position unless you want to use the Tone Controls. [. . . ]