Rotel RB-1080 owner manual About Rotel, Getting Started

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Contents
Figure 1: Controls and Connections		3
Figure 2: Stereo Connections		4
Figure 4: Balanced Input Connection		4
Contents		5
About Rotel		5
Getting Started	.....................................	5
A Few Precautions		5
Placement		6
AC Power and Control		6
AC Power Input		6
Power Switch	and Power Indicator	6
Trigger ON/OFF Mode Selector		6
12V Trigger Input	and Output	6
Protection Circuitry		6
Input Signal Connections		7
Input Selector Switch		7
RCA Inputs (unbalanced)		7
XLR Inputs (balanced)		7
Speaker Connection		7
Speaker Selection		7
Speaker Wire Selection		7
Polarity and Phasing		7
Speaker Connection		7
Troubleshooting	.....................................	8
Front Panel Power Indicator Is Not Lit		8
Fuse Replacement		8
No Sound		8
Protection Indicator Is Lit		8
Specifications		8

About Rotel

A family whose passionate interest in music led them to manufacture high fidelity compo- nents of uncompromising quality founded Rotel over 40 years ago. 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 employ- ees.

The engineers work as a close team, listen- ing 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 ca- pacitors from the United Kingdom and Ger- many, semi conductors from Japan or the United States, while toroidal power transform- ers are 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 reviewers in the industry, who listen to music every day. Their comments keep the company true to its goal – the pursuit of equipment that is musi- cal, 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 RB-1080 Stereo Power Amplifier. When used in a high- quality music or home theater system, your Rotel amplifier will provide years of musical enjoyment.

The RB-1080 is a high-power, two-channel power amplifier, providing the highest level of audio performance. Discrete output devices, a massive power supply, premium components, and Rotel’s Balanced Design ensure superb sound quality. High current capability allows the RB-991 to drive the most demanding loud- speakers.

Be aware that the RB-1080 is capable of high power levels, in excess of 200 watts per chan- nel. Make sure that your speakers can handle the power of the RB-1080. If in doubt about your speakers, ask your local Rotel audio retailer for advice.

The RB-1080 is straightforward in its instal- lation and operation. If you have experience with other stereo power amplifiers, you shouldn’t find anything perplexing. Plug in a pair of high-quality RCA cables from your preamp into the amplifier inputs, wire up your speakers, and enjoy. Alternatively, the RB-1080 provides an optional pair of balanced inputs for use with preamps or processors that of- fer these low-noise XLR-connections. If you choose this option, you will need to reset a back panel switch selecting the balanced in- puts. Again, nothing very confusing.

A Few Precautions

Please read this manual carefully. In addition to basic installation and operating instructions, it provides valuable information on various RB-1080 system configurations as well as gen- eral information that will help you get opti- mum performance from your system. Please contact your authorized Rotel audio retailer for answers to any questions you might have. In addition, all of us at Rotel welcome your questions and comments.

Save the RB-1080 shipping carton and all en- closed packing material for future use. Ship- ping or moving the RB-1080 in anything other than the original packing material may re- sult in severe damage to your amplifier.

Fill out and send in the owner’s registration card packed with the RB-1080. 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.