Rotel RB-1072 owner manual Contents, About Rotel, Getting Started

RB-1072Stereo Power Amplifier

Contents
Important Safety Information	2
1: Controls and Connections	3
2: Input and Output Connections	4
Important Notes	5
About Rotel	6
Getting Started	6
Operating Features	6
A Few Precautions	6
Placement	6
AC Power and Control	7
AC Power Input 8	7
Power Switch and Indicator 12	7
Turn On/Off Mode Selector 6	7
+12V Trigger Input and Output 7	7
Protection Indicator 3	7
Input Signal Connections 4	7
Speaker Connections	7
Speaker Selection	7
Speaker Wire Selection	7
Polarity and Phasing	7
Speaker Wire Connections 5	8
Troubleshooting	8
Front Panel Power Indicator Is Not Lit	8
No Sound	8
Protection Indicator Is Lit	8
Specifications	8

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About Rotel

A family whose passionate interest in music led them to manufacture high fidelity components of uncompromising quality founded Rotel over 45 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, 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, semicon- ductors from Japan or the United States, and toroidal power transformers 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 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 RB-1072 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-1072 is a sophisticated two-channel power amplifier. Its digital amplifier circuitry, switching power supply, premium components, and Rotel’s Balanced Design ensure superb sound quality. High current capability allows the RB-1072 to drive difficult speaker loads with ease.

Operating Features

•Two amplifier channels.

•User selectable power on/off configuration: manual or controlled by remote 12 volt trigger signal.

•Protection circuitry with front panel indica- tors.

•Dual binding post speaker outputs.

A Few Precautions

Please read this manual carefully. In addition to installation and operating instructions, it pro- vides information on various RB-1072 system configurations. Please contact your authorized Rotel dealer for answers to any questions you might have. In addition, all of us at Rotel wel- come your questions and comments.

Save the RB-1072 shipping carton and packing material for future use. Shipping or moving the RB-1072 in anything other than the original packing material may result in severe damage to your amplifier.

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

The RB-1072 generates heat as part of its normal operation. The heat sinks and ventila- tion openings in the amplifier are designed to dissipate this heat. The ventilation slots in the top cover must be unobstructed. 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. Likewise, remember the weight of the amplifier when you select an installation location. Make sure that the shelf or cabinet can support its weight.