RLC-1050 Power Distributor
A Few Precautions
Please read this manual carefully. It provides complete information on how to incorporate the
The
Do not use an extension cord or power strip to provide power to the
When unplugging the
Do not plug an extension cord into the
Be certain to make all power and audio con- nections in the system before turning the
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Placement
Like all electrical components, the
Do not place the
We recommend installing the
Cables
Be sure to keep the power cords, digital sig- nal cables and regular audio signal cables in your installation away from each other. This will minimize the chance of the regular au- dio signal cables picking up noise or inter- ference 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
Power Input and Control
Power Mains Voltage Switch
NOTE: Do not change the setting of the Power Mains Voltage Switch.
The
Main Power Input
Connect the supplied power cord to the Main Power Input. Plug the power cord directly into a wall power outlet. Do not use extension cords or power strips. The outlet must be capable of providing 15 amps of current.
Power Switch and Power
Indicator
Push in the power switch to turn on the
AC Line In Control Cord
One way to activate the Switched Power Outlets is to apply power to the AC Line In Control Cord on the rear panel. This feature allows you to use a switched outlet on another component, typically a preamplifier, to turn on the power to the rest of the system. See Figure 2. If you do not use this feature, or the 12V Trigger Input, to activate the Switched Outlets of the
12V Trigger In and
Another way to activate the Switched Outlets of the
The turn on voltage signal may be AC or DC and can range from 3 volts to 30 volts. Many components can provide a turn on voltage trig- ger signal when they are turned on. Both a bare wire connector and a
When using the bare wire connector with a DC trigger signal be sure to maintain proper polarity. Connect positive to positive and nega- tive to negative.