Remote Sensor; A Few Precautions; Placement; Cables - Rotel RC-03 Owner's Manual

RC-03 Stereo Control Amplifier

Remote Sensor

The Remote Sensor picks up the infrared sig-
nals from the remote control. Do not cover or
block the sensor. It must be unobstructed or
the remote control will not work properly. The
operation of the Remote Sensor can also be
affected if it is exposed to bright light, par-
ticularly sunlight. Certain types of lighting, such
as halogen lights, that emit a fair amount of
infrared light, can also interfere with proper
operation. In addition remote control functions
may not work reliably if the batteries in the
RR-AT92 are weak.

A Few Precautions

WARNING: To avoid potential damage to
your system, turn off ALL the components in
the system when connecting or disconnect-
ing the loudspeakers or any associated
components. Do not turn the system compo-
nents back on until you are sure all the con-
nections are correct and secure. Pay
particular attention to the speaker wires.
There must be no loose strands that could
contact the other speaker wires, or the
chassis of the amplifier.
Please read this manual carefully. It provides
information on how to incorporate the RC-03
into your system as well as information that
will help you get optimum sound performance.
Please contact your authorized Rotel dealer
for answers to any questions you might have.
In addition, all of us at Rotel welcome your
questions and comments.
Save the RC-03 shipping carton and all en-
closed packing material for future use. Ship-
ping or moving the RC-03 in anything other
than the original packing material may result
in severe damage to your amplifier.
Fill out and send in the owner's registration
card packed with the RC-03. 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.

Placement

Like all audio components that handle low-
level signals, the RC-03 can be affected by
its environment. Avoid placing the RC-03 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 RC-03 generates heat as part of its nor-
mal operation. The heat sinks and ventilation
openings 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
reasonable airflow through the installation lo-
cation, to prevent the amplifier from overheat-
ing.
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 RC-03 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 sig-
nal cables and regular audio signal cables in
your installation away from each other. This
will minimize the chance of the regular au-
dio signal cables picking up noise or inter-
ference 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.
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AC Power and Control

AC Power Input

The RC-03 does not draw high levels of cur-
rent from the power outlet. However, when-
ever possible, it should be plugged directly
into a 2-pin polarized wall outlet. Do not use
an extension cord. A heavy duty multi-tap
power outlet strip may be used if it (and the
wall outlet) can handle the current demanded
by the RC-03 and all the other components
connected to it.
Your RC-03 is configured at the factory for the
proper AC line voltage in the country where
you purchased it (either 115 volts AC or 230
volts AC with a line frequency of either 50 Hz
or 60 Hz). The AC line configuration is noted
on a decal on the back panel.
NOTE: Should you move your RC-03 am-
plifier to another country, it is possible to
reconfigure it for use on a different line
voltage. Do not attempt to perform this con-
version yourself. Opening the enclosure of
the RC-03 exposes you to dangerous volt-
ages. Consult a qualified service person or
the Rotel factory service department for in-
formation.
If you are going to be away from home for an
extended period of time such as a month-long
vacation, it is a sensible precaution to unplug
your amplifier (as well as other audio and video
components) while you are away.
Power/Standby Switch

and Power Indicator

The Power Indicator light above the Standby
button is lit whenever the RC-03 is connected
to a live AC outlet. When the front panel
Standby button or the remote control Power
button is pressed the RC-03 is turned on. When
the RC-03 is on the Function indicator and the
Volume control are illuminated. Pressing ei-
ther button again puts the RC-03 in standby
mode and turns off the Volume and Function
illumination.
See the "12V Trigger Outlet" section for more
information on ways you may be able to turn
on and off other components in your system
along with the RC-03.