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Rotel RX-855 - User Manual

Rotel RX-855
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Summary

Before Enjoyment and Power Supply

Use a Wall Outlet for Power Supply

Connect AC line cord directly to a household wall outlet matching unit's voltage rating.

Do Not Open the Cabinet

Avoid electric shock and component damage; consult a qualified electrician if foreign objects fall inside.

If the Unit Gets Wet

Immediately disconnect AC cord and consult dealer if unit becomes wet to prevent hazards.

Speaker Connection and Setup

Speaker Impedance Requirements

Use speakers with 4-16 ohms impedance; 8-16 ohms for two sets. Check speaker impedance ratings.

Hooking Up Speakers

Connect speaker leads to DIRECT/REMOTE terminals, matching polarity (+/-) and strip wire ends.

Antenna Installation and Connection

Connecting Components

Connect audio components using RCA pin cords, matching L/R terminals. Ground turntable to GND terminal.

Switches and Controls Overview

Operation and Usage

Radio Listening

Select radio band, tune station using tuning or station buttons, and adjust volume.

Tuning Modes

Allows auto tuning, manual tuning, and preset memory tuning for station selection.

Preset Memory Tuning

Store favorite station frequencies in memory for quick recall.

Phono MM;MC Selector

Selects gain for MM or MC phono cartridges; activates built-in MC head amplifier.

Tape Dubbing and Monitoring

Tape Dubbing

Allows tape-to-tape dubbing between two decks via a single switching operation.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Hum and Noise Issues

Troubleshoot hum by disconnecting components, moving turntable, or checking cables and nearby AC fields.

Specifications

Amplifier Section Specifications

Details continuous power output, DIN power, music power, distortion, and input sensitivity.

FM Tuner Section Specifications

Provides usable sensitivity, distortion, frequency response, and separation details.

AM Tuner Section Specifications

Lists sensitivity, selectivity, signal-to-noise ratio, and response ratios.

Rotel RX-855 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Total Harmonic Distortion0.03%
Input Impedance47 kOhms
Frequency Response10Hz to 100kHz
Input Sensitivity150mV (line)
Signal to Noise Ratio80dB (phono MM)
Speaker Load Impedance4 to 16 ohms
Tuning RangeFM: 87.5 - 108 MHz, AM: 530 - 1700 kHz
FM Sensitivity1.0 µV
AM Sensitivity30 μV

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