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Speaker Connections
Turn off all the components in the system be-
fore connecting the speakers. The RA-1062
has color-coded speaker connectors on the
back panel. These connectors accept bare wire,
or connector lugs. (In non-EC markets, the
connectors also accept dual banana plugs.)
Route the wire from the RA-1062 to the speak-
ers. 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 counter-
clockwise) 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 firmly in place.
NOTE: Be sure there are no loose wire
strands that could touch adjacent wires or
connectors.
Signal Connections
See Figure 3
The RA-1062 has line level inputs for source
components, connections for audio tape decks,
and preamp output connections to send sig-
nals to an external power amplifier.
NOTE: To prevent loud, potentially damag-
ing, noises, make sure the system is turned
off when you make any signal connections.
Phono Input and
Ground Connection
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 in-
puts. It will help prevent hum and noise.
Line Level Inputs
The RA-1062 has three pair of conventional
RCA input connectors for line level components
such as CD players, video cassette recorders,
tuners, Laser Disc players, or DVD players.
These inputs are labeled CD, TUNER, AUX.
The left and right channels are clearly labeled
and should be connected to the correspond-
ing channels of the source component. The left
RCA connectors are white, the right connec-
tors are red. Use high quality RCA cables for
connecting input source components to the
RA-1062. Ask your authorized Rotel dealer
for advice about cables.
Recorder Connections
Tape inputs and outputs can be connected to
any record/playback device that accepts stan-
dard line level analog input and output sig-
nals. Typically that will be a conventional tape
recorder. There are two sets of tape connec-
tions on the back panel, labelled TAPE 1 and
TAPE 2.
When connecting a recorder to the RA-1062,
the outputs of the recorder must be connected
to the tape inputs of the RA-1062. Similarly
the tape outputs of the RA-1062 must be
connected to the inputs of the recorder. Be
sure to connect the left and right channels of
each device to the proper channels on the as-
sociated components. Use high quality con-
necting cables to prevent loss of sound qual-
ity.
NOTE: The tape inputs can also be used
for standard playback-only source compo-
nents, omitting the output connections.
Preamp Outputs
The RA-1062 has a pair of preamp outputs
that can send a variable gain signal to an
external power amp or signal processor. The
preamp outputs are standard RCA-type out-
put connectors, compatible with the inputs of
most power amplifiers. Use high quality cables
and be sure to connect the left and right channel
outputs of the RA-1062 to the correct chan-
nels of the amplifier.
AC Power and Control
AC Power Input
Because of its relatively high power rating, the
RA-1062 can draw considerable current.
Therefore, it should be plugged directly into
a 2- pin polarized wall outlet. Do not use an
extension cord. A heavy duty multi-tap power
outlet strip may be used if it (and the wall outlet)
is rated to handle the current demanded by
the RA-1062 and all the other components
connected to it.
Your RA-1062 is configured at the factory for
the proper AC line voltage in the country where
you purchased it (USA: 115 volts/60Hz AC
or CE: 230 volts/50 Hz AC). The AC line
configuration is noted on a decal on the back
panel. Plug the supplied cord into the AC INPUT
receptacle on the back of the unit.
NOTE: Should you move your RA-1062 to
another country, it is possible to
reconfigure your amplifier for use on a dif-
ferent line voltage. Do not attempt to per-
form this conversion yourself. Opening the
enclosure of the RA-1062 exposes you to
dangerous voltages. Consult a qualified
service person or the Rotel factory service
department for information.
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 audio and video components while
you are away.
POWER Button
Power Indicator
Press the front panel POWER button, to turn
the RA-1062 on. The power indicator light is
illuminated when the RA-1062 is on. Press
POWER button again to turn the RA-1062 off.
Once the RA-1062 has been turned on with
the front panel button, it can be switched
between normal operating mode and standby
mode with the POWER button on the RR-AT92
remote control.
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