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RCD-1072 Stereo Compact Disc Player
AC Power and Control
AC Power Input
Your RCD-1072 is configured at the factory for
the proper AC voltage in the country where
you purchased it (either 115 volts or 230/
240 volts. The AC line configuration is noted
on a decal on the back panel.
Note: Should you move your CD player
to another country, it may be possible to
reconfigure it for use on a different line
voltage. Do not attempt to perform this con
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version yourself. Opening the enclosure of
the RCD-1072 exposes you to dangerous
voltages. Consult a qualified service person
or the Rotel factory service department for
information.
The RCD-1072 should be plugged directly into a
2-pin polarized wall outlet or into the switched
outlet on another component in your audio
system. Do not use an extension cord.
Be sure the power switch on the front panel
of the RCD-1072 is turned off (in the “out”
position). Then, connect the supplied power
cord to the AC power receptacle on the rear
of the unit and the AC power outlet.
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 CD player (as well as other audio and
video components) while you are away.
Power Switch and Power
Indicator
The power switch is located on the front panel
of your CD player. To turn the CD player on,
push the switch in. The LED indicator above the
switch and the Display will light up, indicating
that the CD player is turned on. To turn the CD
player off, push the button again and return it
to the “out” position.
Note: If you are using a switched outlet to
turn on and off your CD player, you should
leave the power switch in the “on” position.
When AC power is applied to the unit, it will
power up in fully active mode.
Output Connections
The RCD-1072 gives you a choice of two
different kinds of outputs – an analog output
signal from the built-in D/A converter for use
with conventional analog audio components
and a coax digital output which provides an
unprocessed digital signal for use with outboard
D/A converters or digital processors.
Note: To prevent loud noises that could
damage your speakers, turn off all the sys
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tem components when you make any signal
connections.
Analog Outputs
[See Figure 3 for wiring illustration]
A pair of standard RCA jacks supplies an
analog output signal from the RCD-1072 to
the source inputs of an audio preamplifier,
in-tegrated amplifier, or receiver.
Select high quality audio interconnect cables.
Connect the left and right channel outputs of
the RCD-1072 to the corresponding inputs on
the preamplifier or other component.
Digital Output
[See Figure 4 for wiring illustration]
If you are using an outboard D/A converter
or other digital processor, you will need an
unprocessed digital data stream from the
RCD-1072. Using a standard 75 ohm coax
digital cable, connect the RCD-1072’s digital
output to the digital input connector on the
outboard D/A converter.
12 Volt Trigger Input
The RCD-1072 can be activated by a 12 volt
trigger signal. The trigger input accepts any
control signal (AC or DC) ranging from 3 volts
to 30 volts. When a cable is connected to the
12V input and a trigger signal is present,
the RCD-1072 is activated. When the trigger
signal is turned off, the unit goes into standby
mode. The front panel power indicator remains
lit, but the display goes dark and the unit will
not operate.
NOTE: When using the 12V Trigger feature,
leave the POWER button in the ON position.
EXT REMOTE IN Jack
This 3.5mm mini-jack receives command codes
from industry-standard infrared receivers
(Xantech, etc.) via hard-wired connections.
This feature could prove useful when the unit
is installed in a cabinet and the front-panel
sensor is blocked. Consult your authorized
Rotel dealer for information on these external
repeaters and the proper wiring of a jack to
fit the mini-jack receptacle.
Operation
The RCD-1072 can be operated using its front
panel buttons or from corresponding buttons
on the supplied infrared remote control. Spe
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cific instructions for each of these controls are
detailed below. Most of the buttons are dupli
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cated on the front panel and on the IR remote
control. However, there are a few exceptions
where the buttons are only available on one
or the other. These exceptions are noted in
the instructions.
Infrared Remote Control
Before using the IR remote control, it is neces-
sary to install two “UM-4/AAA” batteries
(supplied). Remove the plastic cover on the
back of the IR remote, install the batteries
(observing the + and – polarity indications),
and reinstall the cover.
To use the IR remote control, aim it at the IR
sensor located in the lower left corner of
the RCD-1072 front panel.
Display
A lighted Display on the front panel of the
RCD-1072 provides useful information about
the status of the unit, activation of special
features, and track/time information for the
disc being played. Each of these indicators is
described in the detailed operating instructions
that follow.