Rotel RA-84OBX2 User's Manual
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1. RA S40BX2 STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER ENGEIGH lt Foca cee tee coe ee ee 1 DEUTSCH 1 Bcc scott ncia ic aise oe 4 FRANCAIG I SAEST EON aes ey WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Write your SERIAL NUMBER here The number is located near the name plate on the rear panel ENGLISH STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER RA 840BX2 INTRODUCTION We at Rotel want to thank you for purchasing our audio product Rotel audio products are designed to use the latest electronic technology and they incorporate our long experience as a specialist manufacturer of audio equipment We are confident that you will find satisfaction in the high quality sound and top performance and that you will find pleasure in the functional beauty achieved through human engineering concept Before starting operation please read this instruction manual thoroughly and acquaint yourself with the proper mode of using the unit and all its connections We hope you will enjoy top notch performance for many years to come BEFORE ENJOYMENT POWER SUPPLY Follow the instructions below for maximum safety 1 Use a wall outlet for power supply Be sure to connect the AC line cord to a household wall outlet Be certain that the outlet voltage matches the electrical rating of the unit found on the rear panel name plate 2 Connecting and removing AC card Be sure to connect or disconnect the AC line cord only af2. preset at the proper voltage for use in your area However if you move to an area where the power supply voltage is different consult your dealer SPECIFICATIONS Continuous Power Output 50 watts per channel min RMS both channels driven into 8 ohms from 20 to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0 03 total harmonic distortion DIN OOO traces ce osescccscssonesees 58 watts per channel 1 kHz 4 ohms 1 THD MUSIC POW6F savcacvaccsccesescssiseue 200 watts Total Harmonic Distortion No more than 0 03 20 to 20 000 Hz from CD continuous rated power output No more than 0 03 continuous 1 2 rated power output No more than 0 03 1 watt per channel power output 8 ohms Intermodulation Distortion No more than 0 03 60 Hz 7 kHz 4 1 continuous rated power output No more than 0 03 continuous 1 2 rated power output No more than 0 03 1 watt per channel power output 8 ohms Outputs Speakers s 00secsesvesesis 4 16 ohms Headphone 4 16 ohms Damping Factor 0 c00 30 20 to 20 000 Hz 8 ohms Input Sensitivity Impedance PHONODIMG yansa naita 3104V 500 ohm PHONO MM eisses 3 6 mV 20 kohm GB A E I A E AA O 240 mV 24 kohm 240 mV 24 kohm TAPE MONITOR 240 mV 24 kohm Overload Level T H D 0 01 1k Hz PHONO IMG iro cccncesnceesscanas 20 mV PHONO MM 140 mV CD TUNERS TAPE cx ccpcscese 5V Frequency Response PHONG T a 20 to 20 000 Hz 0 2dB R
3. IAA STD CD TUNER TAPE scores 10 to 40 000 Hz 1 0dB 3 0dB Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A network PRONOMO inira maesa 75dB PHONO MM aisr cect 78dB CD TUNERS TAPE sccsvcvessesx 95dB MISCELLANEOUS Power Requirement 120V 60Hz 220V 50Hz 240V 50Hz or 120 220 240V 50 60 Hz switchable depending on destinations Power Consumption 310 watts Dimensions overall 430 W x 66 H x 319 D mm 16 15 16 x 2 19 32 x 12 9 16 Weight Net icccsss ecersceuve s 7 7kg 16 9 Ibs e Specifications and design subject to possible modi fication without notice e Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission s Trade Regulation Rule on Power Claims for Amplifiers applicable to the U S A only
4. TH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured GREEN YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN YELLOW The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED CONNECTING COMPONENTS Connect all necessary audio components to the rear panel of the unit using RCA pin cords See the illustration for properly completed connections When connecting RCA pin cords be sure that L left and R right markings on each component are matched correctly Connect the grounding wire of the turntable to the terminal marked GND on the amplifier For turntable connection there are two sets of PHONO input terminals labeled MC and MM respectively Connect turntable equipped with MC type cartridge to the MC terminals and connect turntable with MM type cartridge to the MM terminals CASSETTE DECK cD COMPACT DISC PLAYER TAPE DECK TURNTABLE STERED AMPURIER RA Ba08xe SWITCHES AND CONTROLS 1 Power Button This button turns on the unit The LED indicator above it
5. inals HUM AND NOISE In any high fidelity installation hum may be caused by the interconnection of a turntable turner and amplifier and speakers as the result of wiring different grounding or locations of components If hum is experienced with your unit disconnect everything but the speakers from the unit Plug in the turntable and if hum or howling appears move the turntable away from the speakers as much as possible Note hum may also be induced by defective cable con nections or by running the cables too close to a strong AC field When your unit picks up noise during the reception of broadcasts Causes are mostly due to external objects such as fluorescent lamps and house appliances using motor or thermostat or others that may induce the noise Either relocating the unit away from the noise sources or using an improved outdoor antenna may readily solve the problem In the event you cannot find the cause consult your dealer or a qualified electrician PROTECTION CIRCUIT To prevent accidental damage to the unit or speakers a protection circuit is installed in the unit If no sound is produced a blown fuse may be the cause Turn off the unit disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet and consult your dealer or qualified electrician VOLTAGE SELECTION Not available for U K Canada and Scandinavia The unit is a variable voltage equipment that can run on 120V 220V or 240V power supply Your unit should already be
6. justment of both channels MONO TAPE OPERATION Before commencing operation check to see if all connections are properly made e Always be sure to set the volume control to the minimum position before turning on power Listening from turntable 1 Set both Tape Monitor buttons in released OFF position 2 Depress PHONO button on the function selector also depress MM MC button to listen to turntable connected to PHONO MC terminals on the rear panel 3 Start the play then raise the volume level Listening from compact disc player or tuner 1 Set Tape Monitor buttons in released OFF position 2 To listen to a compact disc depress C D button on the function selector depress TUNER button to receive radio broadcast 3 Play the compact disc or tune in to the desired station according to instructions given for the equipment 4 Raise the volume level Playing back tape deck 1 Depress either Tape Monitor button TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 according to the tape deck you wish to use 2 Start playback 3 Raise the volume level Recording program source Play the desired program source according to the procedures mentioned above The signal from the source will be sent through TAPE MONITOR OUT terminals on unit s rear panel Put the tape deck in the record mode to record the signal During recording operation of Volume control and Mono button will have no effect on the signal being sent through TAPE MONITOR OUT term
7. n the rear panel on the cover SPEAKERS Use speaker systems with impedance ratings of 4 160hms Before hooking up your speaker system be sure to check its mpedance which should be indicated either on the back of the speaker or in the speaker instruction manual HOOKING UP SPEAKERS Your Rotelamplifier provides the facility for either direct or switched speaker connection The direct sockets in keeping with our design philosophy incorporate straight line signal paths When using headphones for private listening it will be necessary to disconnect your loudspeaker leads from the amplifier connection instructions are shown in diagram A The switched sockets will provide the convenience of Switching off the speakers when using headphones for private listening Connection instructions are shown in diagram B The speaker terminals are combined binding posts and 4mm sockets suitable for use with 4mm banana plugs or direct attachment of speaker wires SPEAKER RIGHT SPEAKER LEFT DIRECT COMMON SWITCHED oh n _ EXCLUSIVE NOTE FOR U K If your unit comes with a 3 core cable without a plug make certain live neutral and earth leads are connected to the proper terminals Check that the terminals are screwed down firmly and no loose strands of wire are present IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN YELLOW EAR
8. ter turning off the power switch to prevent possible shock noise or damage to the speakers 3 Ventilate the unit well Never block any ventilation holes at the top and bottom of the unit Be sure also to provide ample ventilation space around the unit Poor vertilation may result in damage due to excessive heat 4 Do not open the cabinet In order to avoid electric shock or damage to the component never open the cabinet If a foreign object falls inside the unit by mistake turn the power off disconnect the wall plug and consult a qualified electrician or your dealer 5 Installation Be sure to place the unit in a level and flat place where it is free from humidity vibration high temperature and not exposed to direct sunlight Be careful not to place the unit in a highly enclosed place such as near a Wall or on a bookshelf A poor ventilation will cause undesirable effects to the unit 6 Moving the unit When transporting remove the AC cord from the wall outlet and all other connected cords on the rear panel to prevent wire breakage and short circuits 7 If the unit gets wet If the unit should get wet immediately disconnect the AC cord and consult your dealer or a qualified electrician 8 Cleaning and maintenance Do not use chemicals such as benzine or thinners on the front panel Always use a soft dry cloth to clean the unit 9 Owner s manual Keep the owner s manual near the unit and record the serial number found o
9. will glow when the power is on Press the button a second time to turn off the power Before switching the amplifier on or off it is advisable to position the volume control at zero 2 Headphone Jack for private listening plug your headphones into this jack The volume of the headphone sound can be regulated with the volume countrol To switch off speakers when using headphones connect your speakers to the switched sockets as described in hooking up speakers 3 Mono Button Pressing this button will cause the unit to reproduce any input signal monaurally When the button is released the unit gives stereo reproduction 4 Tape Monitor Buttons Used to listen to signal from the tape deck Depress button labeled TAPE 1 for the deck connected to TAPE 1 terminals and button labeled TAPE 2 for the deck connected to TAPE 2 terminals 5 Function Selector The function selector works only when the Tape Monitor buttons are released to off It is used to select program sources Depress PHONO button MC or MM to reproduce signal from turntable CD button for signal from compact disc player and TUNER button for signal from tuner Depress MM MC button to listen to turntable connected to PHONO MC terminals on the rear panel 6 Volume Control Used to regulate the volume level Turn clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to reduce it This is a dual concentric knob which permits either separate or combined ad
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