Rotel RKB-250 owner manual Contents, About Rotel, Getting Started

RKB-250Power Amplifier 10

Contents
Important Safety instructions!	4
1: Controls and Connections	8
2: Hook-up Illustration	9
Contents	10
About Rotel	10
Getting Started	10
Features	11
A Few Precautions	11
Placement	11
Rack Mounting	11
Rack Handles	11
AC Power and Control	12
AC Power Input	12
Power Switch
Indicator LED	12
Auto Turn On/Off Mode Selector	12
12V Trigger Input	12
12V Trigger Output	12
Circuit Breaker	12
Protection Indicators	12

Signal Connections	12
RCA Inputs	12
Input Level Controls	13
Signal Output Link	13
Speakers	13
Speaker Selection	13
Speaker Wire Selection	13
Polarity and Phasing	13
Speaker Connections	13
Troubleshooting	14
Front Panel Power Indicator Is Not Lit	14
No Sound	14
Protection Indicators are Lit	14
Specifications	14

About Rotel

A family whose passionate interest in music led them to manufacture high fidelity components of uncompromising quality founded Rotel over 40 years ago. Over the years that passion has remained undiminished and the goal of providing exceptional value for audiophiles and music lovers regardless of their budget, is shared by all Rotel employees.

The engineers work as a close team, listen- ing to, and fine tuning each new product until it reaches their exacting musical stan- dards. 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, and toroidal power transform- ers manufactured in Rotel’s own factory.

Rotel’s reputation for excellence has been earned through hundreds of good reviews and awards from the most respected review- ers in the industry, who listen to music every day. Their comments keep the company true to its goal – the pursuit of equipment that is musical, reliable and affordable.

All of us at Rotel thank you for buying this product and hope it will bring you many hours of enjoyment.

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RKB-250 Stereo Power Amplifier. When used in a high- quality music or home theater system, your Rotel amplifier will provide years of musical enjoyment.

The RKB-250 is a sophisticated two-channel power amplifier. Discrete output devices, a massive power supply with toroidal transformer, premium components, and Rotel’s Balanced Design ensure superb sound quality. High cur- rent capability allows the RKB-250 to drive difficult speaker loads with ease.