Phones Output; Audio Controls; Volume Control; Balance Control - Rotel RC-03 Owner's Manual

RC-03 Stereo Control Amplifier

Phones Output

The Phones output allows you to connect head-
phones for private listening. This output ac-
commodates standard stereo phone (1/4")
plugs. If your headphones have another type
of plug, such as a 1/8" mini-plug, you will
need an adapter plug. Contact your autho-
rized Rotel dealer, to get the correct adapter
plug. Plugging in a set of headphones does
not cut off the signal to the outputs. The set-
tings of the Function Selector and the Tape
Monitor Control determines which source is
heard. To listen to or monitor the component
connected to the Tape input set the Monitor
Control to the Tape position. For all other in-
puts leave the Monitor Control in the Source
position and select the source you want to listen
to with the front panel Function Selector or press
the corresponding source button on the remote
control.
NOTE: Because the sensitivity of head-
phones and the other components in the
system can vary widely, always reduce the
volume level before connecting or discon-
necting headphones.

Audio Controls

Volume Control

Turn the controls clockwise to increase the vol-
ume, or counterclockwise to decrease the vol-
ume. Or use the remote control volume buttons.
Press the button to increase the volume, or
▲
the button to decrease the volume.
▼

Balance Control

The Balance Control adjusts the left-to-right
balance of the sound output. Normally the
control should be left in the center position.
In some situations, typically when the main
listening position is not ideally centered be-
tween the speakers, it may be necessary to
adjust the control to achieve proper left-to-right
balance. Turning the control counter-clockwise
shifts the sound balance to the left. Turning the
control clockwise shifts the sound balance to
the right.

Function Control

The Function control selects the input signal
source. Turn the Function control to the source
you want to listen to. Or press the correspond-
ing source button on the remote control.
The signal selected by the Function control is
the one you hear, as long as the Monitor control
is set to the Source postion. (See the follow-
ing section.) The signal selected by the Func-
tion control also goes to the Tape Outputs.

Monitor Control

When the Monitor Control is set to the Source
position, the signal you hear, and which goes
to the Outputs, is selected by the Function Con-
trol. To listen to the signal from a recorder con-
nected to the Tape Inputs, set the Monitor
Control to the Tape position. When the Monitor
Control is in the Tape position, the signal from
the Tape Input also goes to the Outputs.
The signal that goes to the Tape Output is
always selected by the Function Control. When
you are recording with a unit that has moni-
toring capabilities, you can listen to the sound
just recorded by setting the Monitor Control
to the Tape position.

Mute Control

Remote Only
To temporarily mute the sound of the system
press the Mute Button on the RR-AT92 remote.
The volume Control LED blinks when the sound
is muted. Press the button again to return the
sound volume to the original level.
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IR Inputs and Outputs

External Remote Input

This 3.5 mm mini-jack (labeled EXT REM IN)
receives command codes from an industry-
standard infrared receivers (Xantech, etc.)
located in the main listening room. This fea-
ture is useful when the unit is installed in a
cabinet and the front-panel sensor is blocked.
Consult your authorized Rotel dealer for in-
formation on external receivers and the proper
wiring of a jack to fit the mini-jack receptacle.
NOTE: The IR signals from the EXTERNAL
REMOTE IN jack can be relayed to source
components using external IR emitters or
hardwired connections from the IR OUT
jacks.

IR Output

The IR OUT jack sends IR signals received at
the EXTERNAL REM IN jack to an infrared
emitter, or to Rotel CD players, cassette decks,
or tuners with a compatible rear panel IR
connector. This allows you to use IR control
features to operate other components when
the IR sensors on those components are blocked
for obstructed by installation in a cabinet.
See your authorized Rotel dealer for informa-
tion on IR repeater systems.
NOTE: The EXT REM IN jack located next
to the the IR OUTPUT jack is for use with an
external IR sensor which duplicates the
front panel IR sensor.

12 Volt Trigger Outlet

Some audio components can be turned on
automatically when they receive a 12V turn
on "signal". The 12V Trigger Outputs of the
RC-03 provide the required signal. Connect
compatible components to the RC-03 with a
conventional 3.5mm miniplug cable. When
the RC-03 is in Standby mode, the trigger sig-
nal is interupted, so the components controlled
by it are turned off.