ROTEL RB-06 - Manual (Page 6)

6 RB-06 Stereo Power Amplifier
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 open-
ings in the amplifier 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 reason-
able airflow through the installation location,
to prevent the amplifier from overheating.
Remember the weight of the amplifier 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 degrad-
ing 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 0 on
the back panel of the amplifier. Plug the other
end into an appropriate AC outlet.
Your RB-06 is configured 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 configuration is
noted on a label on the back panel.
NOTE: Should you move your RB-06 to an-
other country, it is possible to configure your
amplifier 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 qualified 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 amplifier.
Power Switch and
Indicator 12
The Power Switch is located on the front panel.
To turn the amplifier 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 amplifier is turned
on. To turn the amplifier off, push the button
again and return it to the out position.
Trigger ON/OFF
Mode Selector 5
The amplifier 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 posi-
tion, the amplifier is turned on automatically
when a 12V trigger signal is present at the 3.5
mm Jack of TRIGGER IN on the rear panel. The
amplifier 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 amplifier, 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 amplifier 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 amplifier 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.