9
English
NOTE: Should you move your amplifier to another country, it is
possible to reconfigure it for use on a different line voltage. Do
not attempt to perform this conversion yourself. Opening the
enclosure of the unit exposes you to dangerous voltages. Consult
a qualified service person or the Rotel factory service department
for information.
NOTE: Some products are intended for sale in more than one country
and as such are supplied with more than one AC cord. Please only
use the one appropriate for your country/region.
The unit does not draw high levels of current from the power outlet.
However, it should be plugged directly into a polarized wall outlet using
the supplied cable or other compatible cable as recommended by your
authorized Rotel dealer. 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 unit and all the other components
connected to it.
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
amplier (as well as other audio and video components) while you are away.
Power Switch
1A
and Power Indicator
2
Press the front panel Power Switch button, to turn the unit on. The Power
Indicator light is illuminated when the unit is on. Press Power Switch
button again to turn the unit off.
When the power switch is in the ON position, the remote control ON
and OFF buttons
A
may be used to activate the A8. In Standby mode
the Indicator light is red.
Input Signal Connections
See Figure 2
NOTE: To prevent loud noises that neither you nor your speakers
will appreciate, make sure the system is turned off when you make
any signal connections.
Phono Input
-
and Ground Connection
0
Plug the cable from the turntable into the appropriate left and right
phono inputs. If the turntable has a “ground” wire, connect it to the screw
terminal to the left of the Phono inputs. It will help prevent hum and noise.
Line Level Inputs
=qw
The CD, Tuner, and Aux inputs of the amplier are “line level” inputs.
These are for connecting components such as CD players or other audio
playback devices with an analog audio output.
The Left and Right channels are labeled and should be connected to the
corresponding channels of the source component. The Left connectors
are white, the Right connectors are red. Use high quality RCA cables for
connecting input source components to the unit. Ask your authorized
Rotel dealer for advice about cables.
Speaker Outputs
t
See Figure 3
Speaker Wire Selection
Use insulated two-conductor stranded wire to connect the unit to the
speakers. The size and quality of the wire can have an audible effect on
the performance of the system. Standard speaker wire will work, but
can result in lower output or diminished bass response, particularly
over longer distances. In general, heavier wire will improve the sound.
For best performance, you may want to consider special high-quality
speaker cables. Your authorized Rotel dealer can help in the selection of
cables for your system.
Polarity and Phasing
The polarity – the positive/negative orientation of the connections – for
every speaker and amplier connection must be consistent so all the
speakers will be in phase. If the polarity of one connection is reversed,
bass output will be very weak and stereo imaging degraded. All wire is
marked so you can identify the two conductors. There may be ribs or
a stripe on the insulation of one conductor. The wire may have clear
insulation with different color conductors (copper and silver). There may
be polarity indications printed on the insulation. Identify the positive and
negative conductors and be consistent with every speaker and amplier
connection.
Speaker Connection
NOTE: The following text describes both binding post and plug-in
connections. DO NOT use both connection methods in combination
to connect multiple speakers.
Turn off all the components in the system before connecting the speakers.
The unit has color-coded binding post type speaker connectors on the
back panel (except in European Community countries where their use
is not permitted). These connectors accept bare wire, connector lugs, or
dual banana type connectors.
Route the wire from the unit to the speakers. Give yourself enough slack so
you can move the components to allow access to the speaker connectors.
If you are using dual banana plugs, connect them to the wires and then
plug into the backs of the binding posts. The thumbscrews of the binding
posts should be screwed in all the way (clockwise).
If you are using terminal lugs, connect them to the wires. If you are
attaching bare wires directly to the binding posts, separate the wire
conductors and strip the insulation from the end of each conductor. Be
careful not to cut into the wire strands. Unscrew (turn counterclockwise)
the binding post thumbscrews. Place the connector lug or wire around
the binding post shaft. Turn the thumbscrews clockwise to clamp the
connector lug or wire rmly in place.
NOTE: Be sure there are no loose wire strands that could touch
adjacent wires or connectors.
IR Remote Sensor
4
This remote sensor window receives IR commands from the remote
control. Please do not block this sensor.
9
English
NOTE: Should you move your amplifier to another country, it is
possible to reconfigure it for use on a different line voltage. Do
not attempt to perform this conversion yourself. Opening the
enclosure of the unit exposes you to dangerous voltages. Consult
a qualified service person or the Rotel factory service department
for information.
NOTE: Some products are intended for sale in more than one country
and as such are supplied with more than one AC cord. Please only
use the one appropriate for your country/region.
The unit does not draw high levels of current from the power outlet.
However, it should be plugged directly into a polarized wall outlet using
the supplied cable or other compatible cable as recommended by your
authorized Rotel dealer. 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 unit and all the other components
connected to it.
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
amplier (as well as other audio and video components) while you are away.
Power Switch
1A
and Power Indicator
2
Press the front panel Power Switch button, to turn the unit on. The Power
Indicator light is illuminated when the unit is on. Press Power Switch
button again to turn the unit off.
When the power switch is in the ON position, the remote control ON
and OFF buttons
A
may be used to activate the A8. In Standby mode
the Indicator light is red.
Input Signal Connections
See Figure 2
NOTE: To prevent loud noises that neither you nor your speakers
will appreciate, make sure the system is turned off when you make
any signal connections.
Phono Input
-
and Ground Connection
0
Plug the cable from the turntable into the appropriate left and right
phono inputs. If the turntable has a “ground” wire, connect it to the screw
terminal to the left of the Phono inputs. It will help prevent hum and noise.
Line Level Inputs
=qw
The CD, Tuner, and Aux inputs of the amplier are “line level” inputs.
These are for connecting components such as CD players or other audio
playback devices with an analog audio output.
The Left and Right channels are labeled and should be connected to the
corresponding channels of the source component. The Left connectors
are white, the Right connectors are red. Use high quality RCA cables for
connecting input source components to the unit. Ask your authorized
Rotel dealer for advice about cables.
Speaker Outputs
t
See Figure 3
Speaker Wire Selection
Use insulated two-conductor stranded wire to connect the unit to the
speakers. The size and quality of the wire can have an audible effect on
the performance of the system. Standard speaker wire will work, but
can result in lower output or diminished bass response, particularly
over longer distances. In general, heavier wire will improve the sound.
For best performance, you may want to consider special high-quality
speaker cables. Your authorized Rotel dealer can help in the selection of
cables for your system.
Polarity and Phasing
The polarity – the positive/negative orientation of the connections – for
every speaker and amplier connection must be consistent so all the
speakers will be in phase. If the polarity of one connection is reversed,
bass output will be very weak and stereo imaging degraded. All wire is
marked so you can identify the two conductors. There may be ribs or
a stripe on the insulation of one conductor. The wire may have clear
insulation with different color conductors (copper and silver). There may
be polarity indications printed on the insulation. Identify the positive and
negative conductors and be consistent with every speaker and amplier
connection.
Speaker Connection
NOTE: The following text describes both binding post and plug-in
connections. DO NOT use both connection methods in combination
to connect multiple speakers.
Turn off all the components in the system before connecting the speakers.
The unit has color-coded binding post type speaker connectors on the
back panel (except in European Community countries where their use
is not permitted). These connectors accept bare wire, connector lugs, or
dual banana type connectors.
Route the wire from the unit to the speakers. Give yourself enough slack so
you can move the components to allow access to the speaker connectors.
If you are using dual banana plugs, connect them to the wires and then
plug into the backs of the binding posts. The thumbscrews of the binding
posts should be screwed in all the way (clockwise).
If you are using terminal lugs, connect them to the wires. If you are
attaching bare wires directly to the binding posts, separate the wire
conductors and strip the insulation from the end of each conductor. Be
careful not to cut into the wire strands. Unscrew (turn counterclockwise)
the binding post thumbscrews. Place the connector lug or wire around
the binding post shaft. Turn the thumbscrews clockwise to clamp the
connector lug or wire rmly in place.
NOTE: Be sure there are no loose wire strands that could touch
adjacent wires or connectors.
IR Remote Sensor
4
This remote sensor window receives IR commands from the remote
control. Please do not block this sensor.
Input Signal Connections
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Speaker Outputs
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IR Remote Sensor
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