A Few Precautions
WARNING: To avoid potential damage to your system, turn off ALL
the components in the system when connecting or disconnecting the
loudspeakers or any associated components. Do not turn the system
components back on until you are sure all the connections are correct
and secure. Pay particular attention to the speaker wires. There must
be no loose strands that could contact the other speaker wires, or the
chassis of the unit.
Please read this manual carefully. It provides information on how to
incorporate the unit into your system as well as information that will help
you get optimum sound performance. Please contact your authorized Rotel
dealer for answers to any questions you might have. In addition, all of us
at Rotel welcome your questions and comments.
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 to your unit.
If included in the box please complete the owner's registration card or
register on line. Also be sure to keep the original sales receipt. It is your best
record of the date of purchase, which you will need in the event warranty
service is ever required.
Placement
Like all audio components that handle low level signals, this unit can be
affected by its environment. Avoid placing the unit on top of other components.
Also avoid routing audio signal cables near power cords. This will minimize
the chance it will pick up hum or interference.
The unit generates heat as part of its normal operation. The heat sinks and
ventilation openings in the unit are designed to dissipate this heat. The
ventilation holes in the top cover must be open. There should be 10 cm (4
inches) of clearance around the chassis, and reasonable airflow through
the installation location, to prevent the unit from overheating.
Remember the weight of the unit when you select an installation location.
Make sure that the shelf or cabinet can support it. We recommend installing
the unit in furniture designed to house audio components. Such furniture is
designed to reduce or suppress vibration which can adversely affect sound
quality. Ask your authorized Rotel dealer for advice about component
furniture and proper installation of audio components.
Cables
Be sure to keep the power cords, digital signal cables and analog audio
signal cables in your installation away from each other. This will minimize
the chance of the analog 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.
The Remote Control
Some functions can be done with either the front panel controls, or the
supplied the remote control. When these operations are described, the
square call out numbers refer to the main unit, while the encircled letters
refer to the remote control.
Remote Control Batteries
To change the battery of the remote control, first remove the two screws shown
as figure 1. Then remove the battery holder by pulling it downwards. Insert
a new CR 2035 battery into the battery holder according to the marking
(+ on the battery facing downwards). Now insert the holder as shown and
use two screws to fasten the holder.
NOTE: Use only the tool supplied with the unit to remove the screw to
avoid damage to the hex screw.
NOTE: Do NOT over-tighten the screw to avoid damage to the screw
or remote control.
AC Power and Control
AC Power Input o
Your unit 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). The AC line configuration is
noted on the back panel.
Figure 1
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