ROTEL RB-06 - Manual (Page 6)

6 RB-06 Stereo Power Amplifi er
Placement
Like all audio components that handle low-
level signals, the RB-06 can be affected by
its environment. Avoid placing the RB-06 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.
The RB-06 generates heat as part of its normal
operation. The heat sinks and ventilation
openings in the amplifi er 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 airfl ow through the
installation location, to prevent the amplifi er
from overheating.
Remember the weight of the amplifi er when
you select an installation location. Make sure
that the shelf or cabinet can support it. We
recommend installing the RB-06 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.
AC Power and Control
AC Power Input 0
The RB-06 is supplied with the proper AC
power cord. Use only this cord or an exact
equivalent. Do not use an extension cord. A
heavy duty multi-tap power outlet strip may
be used, but only if it is rated to handle the
current demand of the RB-06.
Be sure the Power Switch on the front panel
of the RB-06 is turned off. Then, plug one end
of the cord into the AC power connector
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on the back panel of the amplifi er. Plug the
other end into an appropriate AC outlet.
Your RB-06 is confi gured at the factory for
the proper AC line voltage in the country
where you purchased it (USA: 115 volts/60
Hz , Europe: 120 volts/60 Hz). The AC
line confi guration is noted on a label on the
back panel.
NOTE: Should you move your RB-06 to an-
other country, it is possible to confi gure your
amplifi er for use on a different line voltage.
Do not attempt to perform this conversion
yourself. Opening the enclosure of the RB-
06 exposes you to dangerous voltages.
Consult a qualifi ed technician or the Rotel
factory service department for information.
If you are going to be away from home for
an extended period of time, it is a sensible
precaution to unplug your amplifi er.
Power Switch and
Indicator 12
The Power Switch is located on the front
panel. To turn the amplifi er on (or to activate
either of the optional automatic power-on
modes), push the switch in. The LED indicator
above the switch will light, indicating that the
amplifi er is turned on. To turn the amplifi er
off, push the button again and return it to
the out position.
Trigger ON/OFF
Mode Selector 5
The amplifi er provides the option for manual
or automatic power on/off operation. These
modes are selectable using a toggle switch
on the back panel.
With the switch in the 12V TRIGGER ON
position, the amplifi er is turned on automati-
cally when a 12V trigger signal is present
at the 3.5 mm Jack of TRIGGER IN on the
rear panel. The amplifi er will go into standby
mode if the 12V signal is not present. The
front panel POWER SWITCH overrides this
function. It must be ON for the 12V trigger
to work. Turning the switch OFF cuts power
to the amplifi er, regardless of whether or not
a trigger signal is present.
12V Trigger Input 7
and Output 8
The jack labeled IN is for connecting the
3.5mm Plug/Cable carrying a 12V trigger
signal to turn the amplifi er on and off. To
use this feature the toggle switch must be
set to the ON position. This input accepts
any control signal (AC or DC) ranging from
3 volts to 30 volts.
The jack labeled OUT is for connecting an-
other 3.5mm plug/cable to provide a 12V
trigger signal to other components. The 12V
output signal is available whenever a 12V
trigger signal is applied to the IN connector.
Input Signal Connection
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[See Figure 2 for normal stereo wiring
illustration.]
The RB-06 has conventional RCA type input
connectors, the type found on nearly all
audio equipment.
Note: To prevent loud noises that neither
you nor your speakers will appreciate,
make sure the amplifi er is turned off when
you make any signal connections.
Select a high quality pair of audio intercon-
nect cables. Connect the left channel output of
your preamp to the left channel input on the
RB-06. Connect the right channel output of
your preamp to the right channel input.