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Safety Precautions Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Check included items ............4 Chapter 4 How to Operate Installing this product ............4 Playback steps ..............16 Regarding installation ............4 Chapter 5 Other Remote control unit operating range ......4 Troubleshooting .............. 17 Changing the Remote Control Unit Batteries ..4 Care and maintenance ..........
Introduction Chapter 1 Check included items Changing the Remote Control Unit Batteries • Power cord × 1 • Operation manual (this book) Batteries are pre-installed in the remote control unit • Remote control unit at the time of shipment, but all batteries should be replaced with new ones when you notice a decrease in Installing this product the operating range.Remove the four screws on the rear...
Connections Chapter 2 Connections diagram Important • When connecting devices or making changes, be sure to turn the POWER switch OFF and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. Plug in the power cord last. • If an extremely loud signal is input to this product, there is a danger that noise will be generated and cause damage. In such a case, lower the input signal level.
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Connections Chapter 2 Connections diagram 1. Connecting with RPA-W7EX b) When two RPA-W7EX are connected (bi-amplifier) Speaker system Speaker system L (left side) R (right side) HIGH HIGH RPA-W7EX switch settings GAIN SPEAKERS To the speaker To the speaker EX-VOL MONO x2 terminals terminals...
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Connections Chapter 2 Connections diagram 1. Connecting with RPA-W7EX c) When two RPA-W7EX are connected (monaural) Speaker system Speaker system L (left side) R (right side) To the speaker To the speaker terminals terminals RPA-W7EX switch settings GAIN SPEAKERS EX-VOL MONO x2 R (right side) L (left side)
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Connections Chapter 2 Connections diagram 1. Connecting with RPA-W7EX d) When two RPA-W7EX are connected (BTL) Speaker system Speaker system R (right side) L (left side) To the speaker To the speaker terminals terminals RPA-W7EX switch settings GAIN SPEAKERS EX-VOL MONO BTL R (right side) L (left side)
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Connections Chapter 2 Connections diagram 1. Connecting with RPA-W7EX e) When three RPA-W7EX are connected Front speaker R (right side) L (left side) Multi-channel output compatible devices (such as BD players) To the speaker Front Center Surround terminals RPA-W7 EX Ser.
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Connections Chapter 2 Connections diagram 1. Connecting with RPA-W7EX f) When connected as ordinary power amplifier Speaker system R (right side) L (left side) To the speaker To the speaker terminals terminals RPA-W7EX switch settings GAIN SPEAKERS STEREO RPA-W7 EX Ser.
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Connections Chapter 2 Connections diagram 2. Connecting with another company’s power amplifier Speaker system R (right side) L (left side) To the speaker To the speaker terminals terminals Power amplifier RPA-P7 switch settings OUTPUTS NORMAL To AC IN To the audio output terminals To the balanced output terminals To the electrical outlet Digital playback devices...
Connections Chapter 2 How to connect XLR cables Caution • When using an analog player, provide a separate phono equalizer. Connect the left and right XLR input terminals of this For how to connect the phono equalizer, refer to the operation product to the respective left and right balanced output manual of the phono equalizer.
Connections Chapter 2 How to connect audio cords Caution • The power cord for this product is removable, but please Connect the white RCA plug (for left) to the left side input refrain from using power cords other than the cord included terminal with the white or black line, and the red RCA plug (3P plug-in socket type with electrical current capacity: 7 A).
Part Names Chapter 3 Front panel POWER switch LINE SELECTOR (input switching knob) Turns power ON and OFF. Selects the playback device (LINE 1-LINE 5). Pulling the power switch releases the lock. To turn on the Remote control receiver power, raise up the power switch while pulling out on it. To turn off the power, lower the power switch while pulling VOLUME CONTROL out on it.
Part Names Chapter 3 Rear panel AC IN terminal Input attenuation switches Connect the included power cord. ( pages 13) Reduces the inputs of only LINE 3 and LINE 5 to 6 dB. EX-VOL CONTROL terminals Audio output terminals Used when connected with RPA-W7EX.
How to Operate Chapter 4 Playback steps 2 , 6 Turn on the power of the playback device. Operate the playback device and begin playback. Check that the volume level of this product is turned Rotate the VOLUME (level adjustment knob) left and right down, and lift up the front panel POWER switch while to set the audio level.
Other Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If you think this product may be broken, check the following troubleshooting items. Some minor operational errors can make the product appear to be broken. Potential causes other than this product should also be considered. Check the other devices being used as well as all simultaneously operated electrical devices.
2. If you cannot ask the store where you purchased it for repairs (e.g. if z Malfunctions you have moved or the product was a gift), please consult with SPEC If the product malfunctions in the course of normal CORPORATION.
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