Rotel RA-12
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1. Owner s Manual Manvel d utilisation Bedienungsanleitung Manual de Instrucciones Manuale di istruzioni Gebruiksaanwijzing Instruktionsbok Mnucrpykuws nonb3oBares RA 12 RA 11 Stereo Integrated Amplifier Amplificateur Int gr St r ophonique Stereo Vollverst rker Amplificatore Integrato Estereofonico Amplificador Integrado Estereof nico Geintegreerde Stereo Versterker Integrerad Stereof rst rkare Crepeo MHTerpupoBaHHbiii yCMNMTeNb Register your product at www Rotel com register Important Safety Instructions Notice The rear mini USB connection should be handled by authorized persons only WARNING There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the unit to moisture or water Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing Do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the unit Do not allow foreign objects to get into the enclosure 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 Read all the instructions before connecting or operating the component Keep this manual so you can refer to these safety instructions Heed all warnings and safety information in these instructions and gt 10 cm gt 10 cm gt 4in gt 12. 4 SPEAKER B 4 ET SS CD Player RCD 12 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la class B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J IN EFFECT AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE DIGITAL OUT Ei D OU OU III This device complies with Part 15 of the H Operation Is subject to the following two d 1 This device may not cause harmful int 2 This device must accept any inter including interference that may cause undir WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR COMPACT DISC PLAYER MODEL NO RCD 12 POWER CONSUMPTION 15WATTS RP S26 Tuner RT 12 A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation Is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful Interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received behale Interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la ciass B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada DIGITAL INPUT m FAUX DIGITAL GATEWAY MODEL NO RT 12 eG emt LINI POWER CONSUMPTION pen CAUTION RIS
3. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL APPLICABLE FOR USA CANADA OR WHERE APPROVED FOR THE USAGE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT INSERT FULLY ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET C POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND This symbol is to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages inside the product s enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock This symbol is to alert the user to important operating and maintenance service instructions in this manual and literature accompanying the product Rotel products are designed to comply with international directives on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS in electrical and electronic equipment and the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE The crossed wheelie bin symbol indicates compliance and Ben that the products must be appropriately recycled or processed in accordance with these directives This symbol means that this unit is double insulated An earth connection is not required Place the unit on a fixed level surface strong enough to support its weight Do not place it on a moveable cart that could tip ove
4. It provides information on how to incorporate the RA 12 RA 11 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 amplifier in anything other than the original packing material may result in severe damage to your amplifier Fill out and send in the owner s registration card packed with the unit 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 amplifier 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 RA 12 RA 11 Stereo Integrated Amplifier The unit generates heat as part of its normal operation The heat sinks and ventilation openings in the amplifier are designed to dissipate this heat The ventilation slots 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 amplifier from overheating
5. Power Requirements Standby Power Consumption RA 11 Power Consumption RA 11 Dimensions W H D RA 11 Panel Height RA 11 Weight net RA 12 Power Consumption RA 12 Dimensions W H D RA 12 Panel Height RA 12 Weight net 40 watts ch RA 11 60 watts ch RA 12 0 03 at rated power 1 2 power or 1 watt 0 03 at rated power 1 2 power or 1 watt 20Hz 15kHz 0 3dB 10Hz 100kHz 1dB 180 2 5mV 47 kOhms 150 mV 24 kOhms 180mV 5V 1V 470 Ohms 10 dB at 100Hz 10kHz 80 dB 100 dB 10Hz 95kHz 3 0dB MAX 100dB O dBfs 75 ohms 1 2V 470 ohms at 20dB AAC m4a WAV MP3 WMA up to 48K 16 bit PCM up to 192K 24 bit 120V 60 Hz USA 230V 50 Hz Europe 0 5W 220 Watts 17 x 27 8 x 131 2 430 x 72 x 342 mm 60 mm 23 s 6 39 kg 14lbs 300 Watts 17 x 35 8 x 13 72 430 x 92 x 342 mm 80 mm 3 1e 8 02 kg 18lbs All specifications are accurate at the time of printing Rotel reserves the right to make improvements without notice Rotel and the Rotel HiFi logo are registered trademarks of The Rotel Co Ltd Tokyo Japan The Rotel Co Ltd Endo TN Building 2F 6 12 21 Meguro Honcho Meguro Tokyo 152 0002 Japan Rotel of America 54 Concord Street North Reading MA 01864 2699 USA Phone 1 978 664 3820 Fax 1 978 664 4109 Rotel Europe Dale Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 2BH England Phone 44 0 1903 221 761 Fax 44 0 1903 221 525 Rotel Deu
6. attempt to perform this conversion yourself Opening the enclosure of the unit exposes you to dangerous voltages Consult a qualified service person or the Rotel factory service department for information NOTE Some products are intended for sale in more than one country and as such are supplied with more than one AC cord Please only use the one appropriate for your country region 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 Power Switch 71 and Power Indicator Z Press the front panel Power Switch button to turn the unit on The Power Indicator light is illuminated when the unit is on Press Power Switch button again to turn the unit off When the power switch is in the ON position the remote control ON and OFF buttons may be used to activate the RA 11 RA 12 In Standby mode the power LED remains lit but the display is turned OFF Input Signal Connections See Figure 2 NOTE To prevent loud noises that neither you nor your speakers will appreciate make sure the system is turned off when you make any signal connections Phono Input 5 and Ground Connection GND Plug the cable from the turntable into the appropriate left and right phono inputs If the turntable has a ground wire connect it to the screw terminal to the left of
7. 0 cm 4in 5s zem gt 4in gt 10 cm DUI IE NEA M bo d pow on the product itself Follow all operating instructions Clean the enclosure only with a dry cloth or a vacuum cleaner Do not use this unit near water You must allow a minimum 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 If the unit is placed in a bookcase or cabinet there must be ventilation of the cabinet to allow proper cooling Keep the component away from radiators heat registers stoves or any other appliance that produces heat The unit must be connected fo a power supply only of the type and voltage specified on the rear panel USA 120 V 60Hz EC 230V 50Hz Connect the component to the power outlet only with the supplied power supply cable or an exact equivalent Do not modify the supplied cable A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding plug has two blades plus a third grounding prong These are provided for your safety Do not defeat grounding and or polarization safety provisions If the supplied plug does not fit your outlet please consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Do not use extension cords The main plug of the power cordset is a disconnect device of the apparatus In order to completely disconnect the apparatus from the supply mains the mai
8. Be sure the power outlet being used is not controlled by a switch that has been turned off Fuse Replacement If another electrical device works when plugged into the power outlet but the Power Indicator of the unit does not light when plugged into the same outlet and the Power Switch is pushed in it indicates that the internal power fuse may have blown If you believe this has happened contact your authorized Rotel dealer to get the fuse replaced NO SOUND Check the signal source to see if it is functioning properly Make sure the cables from the signal source to the amplifier inputs are connected properly Be sure the Listening Selector is set to the proper input Check the wiring between the amplifier and the speakers RA 12 RA 11 Stereo Integrated Amplifier Specifications Continuous Power Output 20 20 kHz lt 0 03 8 ohms Total Harmonic Distortion 20Hz 20kHz Intermodulation Distortion 60 Hz 7 kHz 4 1 Frequency Response Phone input Line Level Inputs Damping Factor 20 20 000 Hz 8 ohms Input Sensitivity Impedance Phone input Line Level Inputs Input Overload Phone input Line Level Inputs Premp Output Impedance Tone Controls Bass Treble Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A weighted Phone input Line Level Inputs Digital Section Frequency Response Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A weighted Input Sensitivity Impedance Preout Impedance Decodable front USB iPod Digital Signals Coaxial Optical
9. Branchements en entr es et sorties enceintes acoustiques Anschlussdiagramm Conexiones de Entrada al Preamplificador y de Salida a las Cajas Ac sticas De aansluitingen voor de voorversterker en de luidsprekers Collegamenti ingresso preamp ed uscita per diffusori Anslutningar for f rf rst rkare och h gtalare lloncoenHene npepyCMnMTens Hd BXOA M AKYCTHYECKUX CCTeM HO BbIXOJI PHONO CD TUNER AUXI AUX2 PREOUT COLO a OOs 4 60 Aa Spooo go 8 2 m OPTICAL ROTEL INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER MODEL NO RA 12 POWER CONSUMPTION 300W RGH LASS WIRING DIGITAL MEDIA CD PLAYER DIGITAL OUTPUT CD PLAYER Figure 3 ROTEL LINK and 12V Trigger Connections RA 12 RA 11 Stereo Integrated Amplifier Important The 12V trigger cables will override the Rotel Link commands Do not connect the 12V trigger cable if Rotel Link is connected Amplifier RA 12 GND LEFT MOSS SZ CAUTION WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC LECTRIOUE NE PAS OUVRIR PRE OUT e AUX2 DIGITAL INPUT amp 1 2 1 2 RIGHT LEFT COAXIAL OPTICAL DOUBLE INSULATION When servicing OR B 4 QBMS MINIMUM use only identical replacement parts CLASS 2 WIRING RP 528 4 SPEAKER A ROTEL INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER MODEL NO RA 12 POWER CONSUMPTION 300W
10. D selects how the CD player is connected to the amplifier either CD analog CX1 coaxial 1 or CX2 coaxial 2 CD is the factory default 8 POWER ON Volume This sets the volume level when the unit is turned ON 9 Software Version This shows the current software version loaded into the amplifier 10 Factory Reset RIGHT Yes This sets the unit back to the original state as when it left the factory Press the RIGHT key on the front panel or remote control to perform a factory reset The unit will ask for confirmation press the RIGHT key again to confirm To cancel factory default at the confirmation menu press the Menu key or UP DOWN key on the remote to go fo the next menu 11 Exit Exits the menu Or from the remote press the EXIT key to exit the menu at any time E Troubleshooting Most difficulties in audio systems are the result of incorrect connections or improper control settings If you encounter problems isolate the area of the difficulty check the control settings determine the cause of the fault and make the necessary changes If you are unable to get sound from the unit refer to the suggestions for the following conditions Power Indicator Is Not Lit The Power Indicator and the basic items in the Display window should be lit whenever the unit is plugged into the wall power outlet and the Power button is pushed in If it does not light test the power outlet with another electrical device such as a lamp
11. K OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CU UPGRADE COAXIAL OPTICAL RP 525 English Contents Important Safety Instructions Le eeeee eee eene Figure 1 1 Controls and Connections Figure 1 2 Remote Control RR AX91 Figure 2 Preamp Input and Speaker Output Connections Figure 3 ROTEL LINK and 12V Trigger Connections Mw D a see EELER KEE E EELER ENER EEN About Retet KN NEEN ER Ru Rr RI dE NEEN Getting Started og SEET REN e E RE RE ew ug A Few Precautions Placement Cables The RR AX91 Remote Control Second Amplifier Remote Code AC Power and Contra AC Power Input 21 Power Switch 1 A and Power Indicator 2 Input Signal Connections Lees Phono Input 15 and Ground Connection GND Line Level Inputs 15 Digital Signal Inputs 71 8 kee eee eee ee eee Preamp Outputs 5 EN Speaker Outputs le Speaker Selector Switch Il Speaker Selection Speaker Wire Selection Polarity and Phasing Speaker Connection Phones Output 4 cese Remote Sensor Tel Display LZ Ee gege deel e EENS nah reru USB Input B EE Bluetooth Dongle Audio Controls os ceca sce y Rr PEE E Ne TES Volume Control 9 B Balance Control 8 C Tone Control Bypass 8 E B
12. Remember the weight of the amplifier 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 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 The RR AX91 Remote Control Some functions can be done with either the front panel controls or the supplied RR AX91 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 Second Amplifier Remote Code The factory setting is remote code 1 If you find that the remote is conflicting with other Rotel amplifiers you can change to remote code 2 with the following steps 1 From the remote control pr
13. ass and Treble Controls 8 C Function Control 11 CD ROTEL LINK 8 ce yea err re PD e bu 12V Trigger Outlet Dal Rear USB Upgrade z Sie sta bier videsis oS E Vau e mida E ere Protection Indicator 3 2cceecceesceesseeeees Settings Men e ev NEIER EES NEE NEES KE Troubleshooting crore ree s exis eins Power Indicator Is Not Lit Fuse Replacement NO SOUND FINIS MD num A w About Rotel Our story began 50 years ago Over the decades we have received hundreds of awards for our products and satisfied hundreds of thousands of people who take their entertainment seriously like you Rotel was founded by a family whose passionate interest in music led them to manufacture high fidelity components of uncompromising quality Through the years that passion has remained undiminished and the family goal of providing exceptional value for audiophiles and music lovers regardless of their budget is shared by all Rotel employees Rotel s engineers work as a close team listening to and fine tuning each new product until it reaches their exacting musical standards They are free to choose components from around the world in order to make that product the best they can You are likely to find capacitors from the United Kingdom and Germany semiconductors from Japan or the United States while toroidal power transformers are manufactured in Rotel s own factory We all have concerns about our environmen
14. connector lug or wire firmly in place NOTE Be sure there are no loose wire strands that could touch adjacent wires or connectors Phones Output The Phones output allows you to connect headphones for private listening This output accommodates standard stereo phone 1 8 plugs Plugging in a set of headphones does not cut off the signal to the outputs Use the Speaker Selector to turn off the speakers The settings of the Function Selector determines which source is heard NOTE Because the sensitivity of speakers and headphones can vary widely always reduce the volume level before connecting or disconnecting headphones Remote Sensor 5 This remote sensor window receives IR commands from the remote control Please do not block this sensor Display The front panel display shows the source selected volume level and tone settings USB Input The front USB input can be connected to a iPod iPhone MP3 players or a Bluetooth dongle supplied for wireless streaming With iPod or iPhones simply plug the device into the front USB and select USB function from the source selector The iPod iPhone remains active Search and play tracks as usual and the music will be played through RA 12 RA 11 Stereo Integrated Amplifier the Rotel system Bluetooth Dongle Insert the supplied Bluetooth Dongle into the front USB for wireless streaming via Bluetooth from your device i e mobile phones to the amplifier From your
15. ess Tuner and 2 at the same time to set the remote control to send Audio Code 2 2 Point the remote at the unit and press 2H key for 5 seconds The unit will show Audio Custom Code 1 gt 2 3 Repeat the above procedure and press 1 key instead of 2 to change the unit back to Code 1 NOTE The remote control can be used to operate the basic functions of Rotel tuners and CD players Remote control keys labeled AMOD can be used to operate CD or Tuner functions in your system For the remote to operate properly make sure both the remote and the CD or Tuner are both in same remote code either Code 1 or 2 AC Power and Control AC Power Input 21 The unit does not draw high levels of current from the power outlet However whenever possible it should be plugged directly into a 2 pin polarized wall outlet Do not use an extension cord A heavy duty multi tap power outlet strip may be used if it and the wall outlet can handle English the current demanded by the amplifier and all the other components connected to it 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 a decal on the back panel NOTE Should you move your amplifier to another country it is possible to reconfigure it for use on a different line voltage Do not
16. he amplifier has two sets of speaker outputs labeled A Ip and B Zt The speaker outputs are controlled by the switch E on the front panel Speaker Selection If only one set of speakers will be used at any given time the speakers may have an impedance as low as 4 ohms If there are times when both the A and B speakers will be used all the speakers should have an impedance of 8 ohms or more Speaker impedance ratings are less than precise In practice very few loudspeakers will present any problems for the unit See your authorized Rotel dealer if you have any questions Speaker Wire Selection Use insulated two conductor stranded wire to connect the unit 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 In general heavier wire will improve the sound For best performance you may want to consider special high quality speaker cables Your authorized Rotel dealer can help in the selection of cables for your system Polarity and Phasing The polarity the positive negative orientation of the connections for every speaker and amplifier connection must be consistent so all the speakers will be in phase If the polarity of one connection is reversed bass output will be very weak and stereo imaging degraded All wire is marked so yo
17. mobile device look for Rotel Bluetooth and connect to it Connection is normally automatic but if prompted for a password please press 0000 then press ENT on the remote and your device Audio Controls Volume Control 5 Turn the controls clockwise to increase the volume or counter clockwise to decrease the volume From the remote control press the volume or key to turn the volume up or down Press the MUTE key to completely mute the volume Balance Control 51 The Balance Control adjusts the left to right balance of the sound output The factory default is the center position or 0 To change the balance from the front panel press the MENUL key to toggle the front display to BALANCE SETTING mode Then press the LEFT or RIGHT keys on the front panel to change the value to LEFT or RIGHT The value can change from L15 to R15 From the remote press the BAL key to access the BALANCE SETTING menu the press the LEFT or RIGHT key to adjust When finished press the EXIT key to exit the menu Tone Control Bypass Tei Bass and Treble Control Tone Control circuits are bypassed at factory default to ensure the purest possible sound The front display will show TONE BYPASS To turn on the tone control press the BYPASS key on the remote control From the front panel press the MENUL key to toggle to the Bypass control then press the LEFT or RIGHT keys to turn bypass on or off Bass and Treble Controls cc Set the Bass o
18. n for several minutes and attempt to identify and correct the problem that caused the protection circuitry to engage When you turn the amplifier back on the protection circuit will automatically reset and the indicator LED should go out In most cases the protection circuitry activates because of a fault condition such as shorted speaker wires or inadequate ventilation leading to an overheating condition In very rare cases highly reactive or extremely low impedance speaker loads could cause the protection circuit to engage If the protection circuitry triggers repeatedly and you are unable to isolate and correct the faulty condition contact your authorized Rotel dealer for assistance in troubleshooting 11 Settings Menu You can access the settings menu from the front panel by pressing the MENULS button or the SETUP button on the remote You can step through a total of eleven sub menus by pressing the MENU LB key on the front panel or UP DOWN key on the remote 1 Bass refer to Bass and Treble control section 2 Treble refer to Bass and Treble control section 3 Balance refer to Balance control section 4 Tone Bypass refer to Tone Control Bypass section 5 Contrast Changes the front panel display contrast between the back light and the actual characters 6 Dimmer Dims the display in 7 steps This can also be accessed directly from the DIMO button on the remote control 7 Rotel Link C
19. n plug of the power cordset should be unplugged from the mains AC outlet The stand by LED indicator will not be lit up to show the power cord is unplugged The disconnect device shall remain readily operable RA 12 RA 11 Stereo Integrated Amplifier Do not route the power cord where it will be crushed pinched bent exposed to heat or damaged in any way Pay particular attention to the power cord at the plug and where the cord exits the back of the unit The power cord should be unplugged from the wall outlet during a lightning storm or if the unit is to be left unused for a long period of time Use only accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with a cart stand rack bracket or shelf system recommended by Rotel Use caution when moving the unit in a stand or rack to avoid injury from a tip over Immediately stop using the component and have it inspected and or serviced by a qualified service agency if The power supply cord or plug has been damaged Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit e The unit has been exposed to rain The unit shows signs of improper operation The unit has been dropped or damaged in any way Please use Class 2 Wiring when connecting the speaker terminals of the unit to ensure proper insulation and minimize the risk of electrical shock The batteries in the remote control shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like CAUTION
20. pply has ample power reserves which enables the amplifier to easily reproduce the most demanding audio signals This type of design is more expensive to manufacture but it is better for the music The printed circuit boards PCB are designed with Symmetrical Circuit Traces This insures that the precise timing of the music is maintained and faithfully recreated The circuitry uses metal film resistors and polystyrene or polypropylene capacitors in important signal paths All aspects of this design have been examined to ensure the most faithful music reproduction The main functions of the RA 12 and RA 11 are easy to install and use If you have experience with other stereo systems you shouldn t find anything perplexing Simply plug in the associated components and enjoy NOTE The operations and feature of RA 12 and RA 11 are the same The illustrations in the manual use the RA 12 as an example but all sockets and buttons are the same on the RA 11 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 amplifier Please read this manual carefully
21. r Figure 1 1 Controls and Connections Commandes et branchements Bedienelemente und Anschl sse Controles y Conexiones De bedieningsorganen en de aansluitingen Controlli e collegamenti Kontroller och anslutningar Opranei ynpasnenna n pa3benbi MENU UP DOWN PHONO TUNER CD USB OPT COAX AUXI AUX O O O 00000000 LEFT RIGHT NS CAUTION NS A AN WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN Uu VIG OUT ROTEL AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC LECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR UPGRADE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER amp amp OO O9 money Ne e a bs POWER CONSUMPTION 300W PHONO CD TUNER AUXI AUX PRE OUT DIGITAL INPUT a O99 GO Oo e 99 2 0 eor Ln ag rr ERES SPEAKER A SPEAKER B 4 RE 2 COAXIAL OPTICAL RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT OR B 4 OHMS MINIMUM CLASS 2 WIRING SPEAKER IMPEDANCE A AND B g OHMS MINIMUM mmm kp s29 A Figure 1 2 Remote Control RR AX91 USB TUNER PHONO CD D1 D2 AUX1 AUX2 English Figure 2 Preamp Input and Speaker Output Connections
22. r Treble controls from the front panel by pressing the MENULE key to toggle to either the Bass or Treble Setting menu Then press the LEFT or RIGHT key to adjust the value The Bass and Treble values range from 10 to 10 From the remote control press the Bass or Treble key then press the LEFT or RIGHT keys on the remote to adjust the value c A properly setup high performance audio system produces the most natural sound with little or no adjustment of the tone controls Use these controls sparingly Be particularly careful when turning the controls up This increases the power output in the bass or treble range increasing the load on the amplifier and speakers NOTE Setting the Bass and Treble controls do not automatically turn on the tone control To turn on tone control refer to previous section Tone Control Bypass Function Control 31D The Function control selects the input signal source From the front panel or remote press the corresponding input key to select the source to listen to English ROTEL LINK 3 See Figure 3 This amplifier is capable of linking with other Rotel Link enabled products in the series Connect the 3 5mm cable from the ROTEL Link Output of the Digital Gateway RT 12 This allows the unit to be controlled through the IP remote developed by ROTEL 12V Trigger Outlet See Figure 3 Some audio components can be turned on automatically when they
23. receive a 12V turn on signal The two12V Trigger Outputs of the RA 1 1 RA 12 provide the required signal Connect compatible components to the amplifier with a conventional 3 5mm mini plug cable When the unit is turned off the trigger signal is interrupted and the components controlled by it are turned off pam NOTE If you are using other units in the series with Rotel link please use the Rotel Link connection to turn the units on or off Do not connect both the Rotel Link and 12V trigger cables The 12V trigger s power on or off features will override the Rotel Link features Rear USB Upgradel 2 The rear mini USB socket labeled UPGRADE is for updating the internal firmware when necessary and should be handled by a certified technician Protection Indicator 51 The amplifier has both thermal and over current protection circuitry that protects the amplifier against damage in the event of extreme or faulty operating conditions The protection circuits are independent of the audio signal and have no impact on sonic performance Instead the protection circuits monitor the temperature of the output devices and shut down the amplifier if temperatures exceed safe limits Most likely you will never see this protection circuitry in action However should a faulty condition arise the amplifier will stop playing and the LED indicator on the front panel will light up IF this happens turn the amplifier off Let it cool dow
24. t And as more and more electronics are produced and later discarded it is especially important for a manufacturer to do all it can to engineer products that have a minimum negative impact on landfill sites and water tables At Rotel we are proud to do our part We have reduced the lead content in our electronics by using special ROHS solder while our new Class D not digital amplifiers are up to five times more efficient than our legacy designs and still deliver power and performance These products run cool give minimum wasted energy are good for the environment and give better sound too Finally we have printed this brochure on recycled paper stock While we understand that these are small first steps they are still important ones And we continue to pursue new methods and materials for a cleaner and greener manufacturing process All of us at Rotel thank you for buying this product We are sure it will bring you many years of enjoyment Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RA 12 RA 11 Stereo Integrated Amplifier When used in a high quality music audio system it will provide years of musical enjoyment This amplifier is a full featured high performance component All aspects of the design have been optimized to retain the full dynamic range and subtle nuances of your music The unit has a highly regulated power supply incorporating a Rotel custom designed toroidal power transformer This low impedance power su
25. the Phono inputs It will help prevent hum and noise Line Level Inputs 5 The CD Tuner and Aux inputs of the amplifier are line level inputs These are for connecting components such as CD players Hi Fi or NICAM Stereo video cassette recorders tuners Laser Disc players or the analog output from a CD ROM drive The Left and Right channels are labeled and should be connected to the corresponding channels of the source component The Left connectors are white the Right connectors are red Use high quality RCA cables for connecting input source components to the unit Ask your authorized Rotel dealer for advice about cables Digital Signal Inputs See Figure 2 There are two sets of digital inputs labeled COAXIAL and OPTICAL Connect the COAXIAL or OPTICAL outputs of your player into these sockets The digital signals will be decoded and played by the amplifier The unit is capable of decoding PCM signals up to 24 bit 192kHZ Preamp Outputs The amplifier has a set of preamp outputs The signal from the source selected with the Function Selector is always available from these outputs Typically these outputs are used to provide a signal to another integrated amplifier or power amplifier which is used to drive remote speakers NOTE Changes to the settings of the Volume Balance or Tone controls affect the signal from the Preamp Outputs Speaker Outputs Speaker Selector Switch E See Figure D T
26. tschland Vertrieb B amp W Group Germany GmbH Kleine Heide 12 D 33790 Halle Westf Deutschland Tel 05201 87170 Fax 05201 73370 E Mail info bwgroup de www rotel hifi de www rotel com Made for iPod and Made for iPhone means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance iPhone iPod iPod classic iPod nano and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Made for iPod LliPhone 082 OMRA 12 031012 English
27. u can identify the two conductors There may be ribs or a stripe on the insulation of one conductor The wire may have clear insulation with different color conductors copper and silver There may be polarity indications printed on the insulation Identify the positive and negative conductors and be consistent with every speaker and amplifier connection 10 Speaker Connection Turn off all the components in the system before connecting the speakers The amplifier has color coded binding post type speaker connectors on the back panel These connectors accept bare wire connector lugs or dual banana type connectors except in European Community countries where their use is not permitted Route the wire from the amplifier to the speakers Give yourself enough slack so you can move the components to allow access to the speaker connectors If you are using dual banana plugs connect them to the wires and then plug into the backs of the binding posts The thumbscrews of the binding posts should be screwed in all the way clockwise If you are using terminal lugs connect them to the wires If you are attaching bare wires directly to the binding posts separate the wire conductors and strip the insulation from the end of each conductor Be careful not to cut into the wire strands Unscrew turn counterclockwise the binding post thumbscrews Place the connector lug or wire around the binding post shaft Turn the thumbscrews clockwise to clamp the
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