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EXT REM IN Jack y
This 3.5mm mini-jack receives command codes from industry-standard infrared
receivers via hard-wired connections. This feature could prove useful when
the unit is installed in a cabinet and the front-panel sensor is blocked. Consult
your authorized Rotel dealer for information on these external repeaters and
the proper wiring of a jack to fit the mini-jack receptacle.
RS232 Connector i
The A14 can be controlled via RS232 for integration with automation systems.
The RS232 input accepts a standard straight DB-9 Male-to-Female cable.
For additional information on the connections, software, and operating
codes for RS232 control of the A14, contact your authorized Rotel dealer.
Network Connection o
The A14 can be attached to a network using the rear panel NETWORK
o
socket
. The NETWORK configurations allow both STATIC and DHCP
IP addressing. See the Network section of this manual under Setting Menu
for IP address configuration information.
The NETWORK connection allows software updates to be downloaded from
the Internet. The NETWORK connection also allows IP control for integration
with automation systems.
For additional information on the IP control please contact your authorized
Rotel dealer.
Settings Menu
You can access the SETUP menu from the front panel by pressing the MENU
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button or the
K
button on the remote. You can change the value of
the selected option by pressing the - or + buttons on the front panel or the
up/down/left/right
C
arrow buttons on the remote. Step through the
sub-menus by pressing the MENU
button on the remote.
• TONE BYPASS: TONE BYPASS on/off (For more information refer to Tone
Control Bypass section).
NOTE: This setting is stored permanently even after the A14 is powered
off.
• BASS: BASS level can be changed to desired settings. (For more information
refer to Bass and Treble Control section.)
NOTE: This setting is stored permanently even after the A14 is powered
off.
• TREBLE: TREBLE level can be changed to desired settings. (For more
information refer to Bass and Treble Control section.)
NOTE: This setting is stored permanently even after the A14 is powered
off.
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button on the front panel or the
• BALANCE: Change left/right balance. (For more information refer to
Balance Control section.)
NOTE: This settings is stored permanently even after the A14 is
powered off.
• DIMMER: Dims the front display.
NOTE: This setting is stored permanently even after the A14 is powered
off.
• LED DIMMER: Dims the Power LED and the LEDs above the Speaker Selector
buttons on the front panel.
NOTE: This setting is stored permanently even after the A14 is powered
off.
• POWER ON MAX VOL: This sets the maximum volume level when the unit
is turned on. "45" is the factory default.
NOTE: Power On Max Volume settings do not apply to sources
configured with Fixed Gain.
• POWER MODE: Enables the A14 to be controlled via the network port
when attached to an automation system. The power consumption is higher
in Quick Power mode. If network control is not required select the Normal
Power mode. "Normal" is the factory default.
Valid settings include: Quick, Normal.
NOTE: When the POWER MODE is configured to Quick, the A14 will
consume additional power in standby mode.
• USB POWER: This option allows the rear panel USB connector to provide
power, even when the A14 is in standby mode.
To enable the continuous power mode select the ALWAYS option. To provide
power only when the A14 is powered on, select the NORMAL option. The
default for USB POWER is set to NORMAL.
K
NOTE: The front panel power button must be in the ON position to
supply power to the rear panel USB connector.
NOTE: When the USB POWER is configured to ALWAYS the A14 will
consume additional power in standby mode to supply USB power.
• OFF TIMER: The A14 can be configured to automatically power off if
unused for a specified period. If no changes are made to the unit within
the specified "Off Timer" period, the unit will automatically go to STANDBY
mode. The auto power off timer will be restarted if changes are made to
the volume, source or playback. The default for Off Timer is set to DISABLE.
Valid settings include: DISABLE, 1 HOUR, 2 HOURS, 5 HOURS, 12 HOURS.
NOTE:: Some regions require the Off Timer default setting to be
20 minutes. This can be changed in the SETUP MENU to any of the
available options. For questions about the Off Timer settings please
contact your authorized Rotel dealer.
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