Rotel RLC-1050 Power Supply User Manual
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1. Be sure to keep the power cords digital sig nal cables and regular audio signal cables in your installation away from each other This will minimize the chance of the regular au dio signal cables picking up noise or inter ference from the power cords or digital cables Using only high quality shielded cables will also help to prevent noise or interference from degrading the sound quality of your system If you have any questions see your authorized Rotel dealer for advice about the best cable to use with your system Power Input and Control Power Mains Voltage Switch LE NOTE Do not change the setting of the Power Mains Voltage Switch The RLC 1050 is set at the factory for the power mains voltage for the country in which it is sold There are components inside the RLC 1050 that are designed to work with specific mains voltage So you cannot switch the RLC 1050 to work with a different power mains voltage Main Power Input IT Connect the supplied power cord to the Main Power Input Plug the power cord directly into a wall power outlet Do not use extension cords or power strips The outlet must be capable of providing 15 amps of current Power Switch Power Indicator Push in the power switch turn on the RLC 1050 Power is not applied to the Switched Power Outlets until they are activated by ei ther the AC Line In Control Cord or the 12V Trigger In See the following sections When the Switched2. Do not allow foreign objects to get into the enclosure If the unit is exposed to moisture or a foreign object gets into the enclosure immediately disconnect the power cord from the wall Take the unit to a qualified ser vice person for inspection and necessary repairs Read all the instructions before connecting or operating the component Keep this manual so you can refer to these safety instructions Heed all warnings and safety information in these instruc tions and on the product itself Follow all operating instruc tions Clean the enclosure only with a dry cloth or a vacuum cleaner You must allow 10 cm or 4 inches of unobstructed clearance around the unit Do not place the unit on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that could block the ventilation slots If the component is placed in a bookcase or cabinet there must be ventilation of the cabinet to allow proper cooling Keep the component away from radiators heat registers stoves or any other appliance that produces heat The unit must be connected to a power supply only of the type and voltage specified on the rear panel of the unit Connect the component to the power outlet only with the sup plied power supply cable or an exact equivalent Do not modify the supplied cable in any way Do not attempt to defeat ground ing and or polarization provisions Do not use extension cords Do not route the power cord where it will be crushed pinched bent at severe angl
3. addition there is one unswitched outlet Each of the switched outlets has separate turn on delay and turn off delay controls The outlets on the RLC 1050 are a universal type which will accept virtually any type of power plugs NOTE The RLC 1050 can provide up to 1500 watts of power All electrical devices list the amount of power they will draw on the back panel Add up the wattage of all the components that will be connected to the RLC 1050 to be sure it does not exceed 1500 watts Turn On Delay Controls and Turn Off Delay Controls Each switched outlet of the RLC 1050 has separate turn on delay and turn off delay con trols The delay for each control can be ad justed from 1 to 30 seconds When the con trols are turned all the way counterclockwise the delay is only 1 second When the con trols are turned all the way clockwise the de lay is 30 seconds By setting the controls so that the system com ponents turn on and off in the proper sequence turn on and turn off thumps noises can be pre vented 13 17 second delay a 3 5 second delay 23 27 second delay 1 second delay 30 second delay Signal sources such as CD players should be turned on first Set the Turn On Delay Con trols for these components for 1 second de lay Components such as signal processors should be turned on next Set the Turn On Delay Control for these components to pro vide a somewhat greater turn on delay Am plifi
4. Claes ren N Me DIC lt 0993 6331 e329 _ 5 C302 163517 35216 6238 219 C296 C228 C232 oy j Owner s Manual a 1050 RLC Power Distributor A 2 2 C A 9 9 91 09 9 C9 C9 9 C9 9 9 9 C9 9 8 0 t 6225 ECOR216 8221 ED R222 9 m ERU 1050 Power Distributor RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL APPLICABLE FOR USA CANADA OR WHERE APPROVED FOR THE USAGE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT INSERT FULLY ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND This symbol is to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages inside the product s enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock This symbol is to alert the user to important operating and maintenance service instructions in this manual and literature accompanying the product WARNING There are no user serviceable parts in side Refer all servicing to qualified service person nel WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the unit to moisture or water
5. OWER CONSUMPTION 40W AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR SERIAL NO ROTEL RC 995 ees 92 2 Gta OOO OO 9 9 tr YF YN NY SO on Contents Figure 1 Controls and Connections Figure 2 Control Cord Connection About Rotel Getting Started A Few Precautions Placement Cables Power Input and Control Power Mains Voltage Switch Main Power Input 2 Power Switch and Power Indicator EX AC Line In Control Cord KJ 12V Trigger In EA and EJ Switched Power Outlets Turn On Delay Controls and Turn Off Delay Controls E Power Indicators Unswitched Outlet 23 Circuit Breaker Troubleshooting c lt gt c OC lt 5 About Rotel A family whose passionate interest in music led them to manufacture high fidelity compo nents of uncompromising quality founded Rotel over 30 years ago Through the years that passion has remained undiminished and the family goal of providing exceptional value for audiophiles and music lovers regardless of their budget is shared by all Rotel employ ees The engineers work as a close team listen ing to and fine tuning each new product until it reaches their exacting musical standards They
6. Power Outlets are activated the Power Indicator BA is lit AC Line In Control Cord One way to activate the Switched Power Outlets is to apply power to the AC Line In Control Cord on the rear panel This feature allows you to use a switched outlet on another component typically a preamplifier to turn on the power to the rest of the system See Figure 2 If you do not use this feature or the 12V Trigger Input to activate the Switched Outlets of the RLC 1050 the Control Cord must be plugged into the Unswitched Outlet EJ on the RLC 1050 rear panel 12V Trigger In EM and Another way to activate the Switched Outlets of the RLC 1050 is to apply a turn on volt age signal to one of the 12V Trigger In con nectors When a turn on voltage signal is applied to one of the 12V Trigger In connec tors the Switched Outlets of the RLC 1050 are activated even if the front panel power but ton has not been pressed The turn on voltage signal may be AC or DC and can range from 3 volts to 30 volts Many components can provide a turn on voltage trig ger signal when they are turned on Both a bare wire connector and a mini plug type connector provided When using the bare wire connector with a DC trigger signal be sure to maintain proper polarity Connect positive to positive and nega tive to negative Switched Power Outlets There are 12 switched AC outlets on the rear panel that are controlled by the RLC 1050 In
7. are free to choose components from around the world in order to make that product the best they can You are likely to find ca pacitors from the United Kingdom and Ger many semi conductors from Japan or the United States while toroidal power transform ers are manufactured in Rotel s own factory Rotel s reputation for excellence has been earned through hundreds of good reviews and awards from the most respected reviewers in the industry who listen to music every day Their comments keep the company true to its goal the pursuit of equipment that is musi cal reliable and affordable All of us at Rotel thank you for buying this product and hope it will bring you many hours of enjoyment Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RLC 1050 Power Distributor We are confident that the RLC 1050 will enhance the performance of your audio system for years to come The RLC 1050 solves several problems that are common in multi components systems The power control features of the RLC 1050 make it easy fo turn on and off all the components in the system Furthermore each outlet has separate turn on delay and turn off delay controls The delay for each control can be adjusted from 1 to 30 seconds By setting the controls so that the system components turn on and off in the proper sequence turn on and turn off thumps noises can be prevented The RLC 1050 can be set to work with either 115V 60Hz or 230 50Hz AC power syst
8. ems It has universal power outlets that can accept virtually any kind of power plug The power outlets are also heovily filtered to minimize the potentially damaging effects of power line spikes The RLC 1050 also ensures efficient compo nent operation by isolating them from perfor mance robbing lower level surges RFI and EMI The RLC 1050 is proof that Rotel s Bal anced Design approach extends to your whole system RLC 1050 Power Distributor 6 Few Precautions Please read this manual carefully It provides complete information on how to incorporate the RLC 1050 into your system as well as general information that will help you get the greatest benefit from it Keep this manual for future reference Please contact your autho rized Rotel dealer for answers to any ques tions you might have In addition all of us at Rotel welcome your questions and comments The RLC 1050 can be set to work with either 115V 60Hz or 230 50Hz AC power systems See the Power Mains Voltage Switch sec tion of this manual for more information Do not use an extension cord or power strip to provide power to the RLC 1050 Plug it directly into a wall outlet When unplugging the RLC 1050 or any other electrical device do not pull on the power cord Grasp the power cord plug and pull it straight out of the wall Do not plug an extension cord into the RLC 1050 to provide extra outlets Under no circumstances should the total power req
9. ers should be turned on last and so should have the greatest amount of turn on delay That does not mean that the Turn On Delay Con trol for the amplifier must be at the maximum setting A delay of 10 15 seconds may be enough to prevent turn on noises 7 NOTE Amplifiers can draw large amounts of power A high power amplifier can draw more power than the RLC 1050 can handle Do not connect components to the RLC 1050 that will require more than 1500 watts total Generally the components should be turned off in the reverse order they are turned on Amplifiers should be turned off first and sig nal sources last Components that have short turn on delays should have long turn off de lays Components that have long turn on de lays should have short turn off delays Power Indicators The Power Indicators for each switched out let light when power is applied to the outlet These indicators provide a visual indication of the sequence in which the various power outlets are turned on and off Unswitched Outlet The unswitched outlet may be used in one of two ways If the Switched Outlets of the RLC 1050 are not activated with either the AC Line In Control Cord or the 12V Trigger In it must be connected to the Unswitched outlet Otherwise the RLC 1050 Switched Out lets will not be activated If one of the two control systems is used to activate the RLC 1050 switched outlets the Unswitched Outlet may be used to supp
10. es exposed to heat or damaged in any way Pay particular attention to the power cord at the plug and where it exits the back of the unit The power cord should be unplugged from the wall outlet if the unit is to be left unused for a long period of time Immediately stop using the component and have it inspected and or serviced by a qualified service agency if e The power supply cord or plug has been damaged Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit e The unit has been exposed to rain e The unit shows signs of improper operation e The unit has been dropped or damaged in any way Place the unit on a fixed level surface strong enough to sup port its weight Do not place it on a moveable cart that could tip over English Figure 1 Controls and Connections ROT EL POWER pisriBUTOR RLC 1050 DELAY TIME SWITCHED TL 1500W UNSWITCHED MAX 400W CAUTION cer CONTROL POWER DISTRIBUTOR SEM TRIGGER IN AC LINE IN WARNING WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR SERIAL NO ODEL NO RLC 1050 POWER CONSUMPTION 40W VOLTAGE SELECTOR 16A gt 80 RLC 1050 Power Distributor 4 Figure 2 Control Cord Connection ROTEL RLC 1050 Unswitched Outlet CAUTION ROTEL A CONTROL POWER DISTRIBUTOR 12V TRIGGER IN MODEL NO RLC 1050 WARNING WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN P
11. h is pushed If it does not light test the power outlet that the Main Power cord of the RLC 1050 is plugged into with another electrical device such as a lamp Be sure the power outlet being used is not con trolled by a switch that has been turned off 5055 lt 2448 D EECJ 9 Co o 9 5 b Co 9 9 9 9 0209 Shc3 4215740 0 0 ENT n d N o pswpoRa op ORR D 25 QD 5053 lt COED 9 9 09 9 C9 C9 9 9 9 9 o C W288 The Rotel Co Ltd 10 10 Shinsen Cho Shibuya Ku Tokyo 150 0045 Japan Phone 81 3 5458 5325 Fax 81 3 5458 5310 Rotel of America 54 Concord Street North Reading MA 01864 2699 USA Phone 1 978 664 3820 Fax 1 978 664 4109 Rotel Europe Meadow Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 2RX England Phone 44 0 1903 524 813 Fax 44 0 1903 524 831 Rotel Deutschland Kleine Heide 12 D 33790 Halle Westf Germany Phone 49 05201 87170 Fax 49 05201 73370 www rotel com 082 OMRLC 1050 122799
12. ly power to a com ponent that should always be powered NOTE Do not connect a component that requires more than 400 watts to the Unswitched outlet Circuit Breaker m If the components connected to the RLC 1050 draw more power than it can safely deliver or if there is a short circuit in one of the power lines of one of the components the Circuit Breaker will be tripped If this occurs turn off the RLC 1050 and check to be sure the total power requirements of the components con nected to the RLC 1050 does not exceed 1500 watts If the power requirements of the connected components is not greater than 1500 watts the circuit breaker being tripped might indi cate a problem in one of the components Try the following test to isolate a potentially de fective component First turn off all the con nected components with their built in power switches Turn on the RLC 1050 and activate the Switched Power Outlets Then turn on the components connected to the RLC 1050 one by one Turn them on in the same order they would be turned on by the RLC 1050 sig nal sources first amplifier last If the Circuit Breaker is tripped as soon as a component is turned on it indicates a problem with that component Troubleshooting Most difficulties are the result of incorrect con nections or improper control settings The Main Power Indicator should be lit whenever the RLC 1050 is plugged into the wall power outlet and the Main Power Switc
13. uire ments of the components plugged into the RLC 1050 exceed 1500 watts If you have questions consult your authorized Rotel dealer Be certain to make all power and audio con nections in the system before turning the RLC 1050 on for the first time Save the RLC 1050 shipping carton and all enclosed packing material for future use Shipping or moving the RLC 1050 in anything other than the original packing material may result in severe damage Fill out and send in the owner s registration card packed with the RLC 1050 Also be sure to keep the original sales receipt It is your best record of the date of purchase which you will need in the event warranty service is ever required Placement Like all electrical components the RLC 1050 can be affected by its environment and can affect other components Do not place the RLC 1050 on top of other components and do not place other components on top of it This will minimize chance that the other com ponents will pick up hum or interference Do not place the RLC 1050 where it will be exposed to direct sunlight excessive dust humidity or moisture heat or cold We recommend installing the RLC 1050 in furniture designed to house audio components Such furniture is designed to reduce or sup press vibration which can adversely affect sound quality Ask your authorized Rotel dealer for advice about component furniture and proper installation of audio components Cables
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