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  • Page 1 RL-102 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise) without the prior written permission of Vitus Audio. Any person who does any unauthorized act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RL-102 Measurements ..26 Connecting the RL-102 ..10 RL-102 Specifications ..27 RL-102 Front ... 42 RL-102 | Version 1...

  • Page 4: On A Personal Note

    Certificate Model: RL-102 Product ID/Serial __________________________________ Product Build Date __________________________________ Signed __________________________________ All products details, specifications and measurements are recorded for your RL-102 and kept by Vitus Audio. RL-102 | Version 1...

  • Page 5: From The Creator

    Vitus Audio push the limits and explore without “loosing” the nerve RL-102 Linestage, we are sure the unexplored. As a result in the music which often is you will enjoy it for many years of this, many of the solutions a drawback of many high to come.

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About this manual Introduction to the Reference Series This is your RL-102 owner’s The Vitus Audio Reference manual. The following pages Series is a true high-end series will describe, as clearly as of products, which is build on possible, how to get your RL- our true dedication to neutral 102 operating fast and simple.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Now remove Foam top 2 the side protective foam, this will make it easier to grab hold of the RL-102. Two people carefully lift the unit out of the Foam Sides box, and put it directly onto 6 pieces the floor.

  • Page 8: The Topology Of The Volume Control

    The topology of the volume control. The topology of the volume To prevent pop in the output, control used in the RL-102 is we have chosen to first add very different compared to the the new shunt resistors, and “standard”. The RL-102 uses a...

  • Page 9: Connecting

    2. connecting Turning the RL-102 on and off. Always turn on the products beginning from the source: CD player a Preamplifier a Power Amplifier. Always turn off your products in reverse order: Power Amplifier a Preamplifier a CD player. ...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    2. connecting RL-102 rear panel Connecting the RL-102 Inputs. Place the RL-102 on its shelf. Connect all the sources to the INPUT 1,2,3. XLR inputs of the RL-102 labelled XLR in INPUT 1 to 5 on the rear panel. Input 4,5.
  • Page 11 2. connecting RL-102 rear panel RL-102 Rear panel. Figure 5 Fuse Ground Power RCA out XLR out XLR in RCA in preout RL-102 | Version 1...

  • Page 12: Operation

    3. operation Operation modes RL-102 Front panel. Figure 6 RL-102 | Version 1...
  • Page 13 3. operation The RL-102 has 3 operation modes 1.Normal mode. This is the mode you use when listening to music. 2. Menu mode In this mode you can alter the settings of the RL-102. 3. Standby mode. In this mode the controls of the RL-102 are deactivated.

  • Page 14: Functions - Left Front Panel

    3. operation Functions – left front panel RL-102 Left front panel. Figure 7 Normal mode Menu mode In normal mode there are You enter menu mode, by 3 basic functions/buttons pushing the ”MENU” button available on the left front. once in Normal mode. In the...

  • Page 15: Functions - Right Front Panel

    3. operation Functions – right front panel RL-102 Right front panel. Figure 8 Normal mode Menu mode In normal mode there are In the text-menu it is possible 3 basic functions/buttons to change the name of the available on the right front: input.

  • Page 16: Menu: Introduction

    3. operation RL-102 Menu: introduction Remote settings You can modify the settings of the RL-102. You do this by The RL-102 is standard shipped entering the menu. On page with a Apple Remote. 23 you can find a graphical reproduction of the menu.
  • Page 17 3. operation Input settings Input gain settings The RL-102 comes with 5 Offset gain setting / Sensitivity inputs. The settings for setting. Different sources often each individual input can have different output voltages. be adjusted in the menu. This has a direct influence...

  • Page 18: Menu: Discription Of The Elements

    Adjust the fixed dB step to any step between -99 dB and +12 dB Change the initial dB step of the INPUT X volume in the RL-102 to any step Change the settings of input X. between -99 dB and +12 dB RL-102...

  • Page 19: Menu: Tree Diagram

    -99 dB / +12 dB INPUT 2 SET FIX FIX ON / FIX OFF INPUT 1 OFFSET -12 dB / +12 dB SENS 2/4/8 V rms TEXT Figure 9 The RL-102 Menu strukture USED USED / NOT USED RL-102 | Version 1...

  • Page 20: Operation & Service

    Should your RL-102 fuse. Should your RL-102 show them. The fuses only blow show signs of malfunction, signs of malfunction, please on the occurrence of power...

  • Page 21: Replacing A Blown Fuse

    Open the fuse carrier. Take a small flat bladed screwdriver and place it over the fuse carrier. blown fuse spare fuse There is a spare fuse Pull the fuse carrier out. available in the fuse carrier. RL-102 | Version 1...
  • Page 22 The fuse carrier is in place Push the fuse carrier into the when you hear “CLICK”. back. Figure 9 Replacing a blown fuse RL-102 | Version 1...

  • Page 23: Warranty

    Warranty Statement is due to the product being 3. REMEDY (modified to fit Vitus Audio) repaired or tampered with by In the event the above anyone other than Vitus Audio product fails to meet the 1.
  • Page 24 AVA Group A/S demo equipment needing original box, and returned to Hammershusvej 3H warranty service must be Vitus Audio or an authorized DK7400 Herning packed in its original box Vitus Audio repair center by Denmark and returned to Vitus Audio the customer at his or her sole Att.: Customer Service...
  • Page 25 In the unlikely event of service required beyond the capabilities of the importer, Vitus Audio will fulfill the conditions of the warranty. Such products must be returned at the owner’s expense to the Vitus Audio...

  • Page 26: Measurements

    6. specifications RL-102 Measurements 425 mm Front panel: Anodized Aluminium Body: Powder coated Aluminium Total weight: 11 kg 435 mm INPUT MENU SELECT MUTE STANDBY RL-102 | Version 1...

  • Page 27: Specifications

    6. specifications RL-102 Specifications INPUT VOLUME CONTROL Analog Analog Available 3 (L+R) 2 (L+R) Type Relay controlled Sensitivity 2/4/8 V RMS 2/4/8 V RMS fixed resistor network Impedance 10KΩ 10KΩ Gain -99dB to +12dB Slew rate 35V / μs 35V / μs...

  • Page 28: Examples Operating

    7. examples operating Example 1 Changing output from RCA OUT to XLR OUT RL-102 Left front panel. Figure 7. Press the“MENU”button to MENU enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the “OUTPUT” submenu, using the function LEAVE buttons on the left front...

  • Page 29: Example 2

    7. examples operating Example 2 Restoring the settings of the RL-102 Press the“MENU”button RL-102 Left front panel. Figure 7. to enter Menu Mode. MENU Navigate to the “RESET” submenu, using the function LEAVE buttons on the left front SETUP SELECT 1.

  • Page 30: Example 3.1 Remote

    The remote is (fresh from the When two devices have the same Mute button. box) not paired to the RL-102. remote ID. Then you can change When you go into the menu to the remote id of one of the 3.Hold these buttons down...

  • Page 31: Example 4

    The display now shows “UNPAIR”. Press the “SELECT” Figure 13 Example 3 Changing settings of the remote button. The display now shows UNPAIRED. This means that the remote and the RL-102 are now unpaired. leave the menu. RL-102 | Version 1...

  • Page 32: Example 5

    -50. Set the volume step to -30 using the  and the  buttons. Press SELECT and leave the menu. Next time you initialize the RL-102, the volume step will be -30. RL-102 | Version 1...

  • Page 33: Example 6

    RL-102 to remember SELECT. The display now the current volume step. The shows V.INIT. The RL-102 will RL-102 will start up in this now start up in the current volume volume step when it leaves step when it leaves standby.

  • Page 34: Example 7

    7. examples operating Example 7 Changing brightness from 1 to 2 By default the RL-102 Left front panel. Figure 7. brightness is set to 1. MENU Press the“MENU”button to enter Menu Mode. LEAVE Navigate to the “BRIGHT” SETUP SELECT submenu, using the function...

  • Page 35: Example 8

    This is the volume step in which SETUP and can not be adjusted with the SELECT the RL-102 initialises by default. BACK volume control. Adjust the volume step to -30 dB INPUTS and press the SELECT button. The...

  • Page 36: Example 9

    You can set different offset- 1.  Scroll forward in RL-102 Left front panel. Figure 7. values for the different inputs. the menu. You actually adjust the gain of one individual input. This 2.

  • Page 37: Example 10

    Disabling inputs If you only use some of the inputs, then it is possible to disable the inputs that you MENU RL-102 Left front panel. Figure 7. are not using. The system will skip the disabled inputs, and LEAVE jump to the next input. The...

  • Page 38: Example 11

    7. examples operating Example 11 Changing the name of INPUT 1 to SCD-025 Press the“MENU”button to MENU RL-102 Left front panel. Figure 7. enter Menu Mode. Navigate to the TEXT LEAVE submenu, using the function buttons on the left front...

  • Page 39: Example 12

    INPUT 1 to PICKUP We continue from the TEXT sub-menu in the previous example. RL-102 Right front panel. Figure 7. If you want to use an input- name that is not in the The display is showing INPUT 1...

  • Page 40: Examples Connecting Devices

    Connecting products 1 The Media Center is connected to the RCD-101. The RCD-101 is used as a DAC. The RL-102 is powering the hi- and mid-tones. The RS-101 is connected to the PRE-OUT of the RL-102. The RS-101 is powering the bass...

  • Page 41: Connecting Products 2

    7. examples connecting devices Connecting products 2 The RL-102 is connected to an RS-101 and to a Home Theater. The RS-101 is powering the speakers. The Media Center is connected to an input with a fixed volume. This means that the volume...

  • Page 42: Pictures

    8. pictures RL-102 Front RL-102 Front RL-102 | Version 1...
  • Page 43 RL-102 | Version 1...
  • Page 44 Handcrafted in Denmark AVA Group A/S (Vitus Audio), Hammershusvej 3H, DK-7400 Herning, Denmark, Phone: +45 9626 8046 e-mail: sales@avagroup.nu, web site: www.vitusaudio.com...

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