Rotel RX 454 OM

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RX-454
R D T E u 4 CHANNEL STEREO RECEIVER

owners manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ....................................................... 1
INSTALLATION 1
OPERATION ................ 5
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS 8
ANTENNAS ..................

FUSES ..........

OPERATING CHART ................................................ 12

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INTRODUCTION

The HOTEL RX~454 is an entirely new multichannel
receiver that contains, in one compact yet eiriciently
designed unit, all the advanced electronics oi a complete
high fidelity music control center.

This receiver will play many program sources through
different modes. Besides AM, FM and FM STEREO
broadcasts, you can listen to FM matrixencoded tour-
channel by the use of so Matrix Circuit built into the
receiver you may enjoy either stereo records or tour
channel records that are encoded with so Matrix, and
stereo tapes or discrete tour-channel tapes. Also, if you
wish, you may convert regular stereo sources to simulated
four-channel sound by the use or so Matrix.

This receiver has connections for tour speakers necessary
for rour-channel operation, However, you may utilize

only one pair for stereo operation; in this case you may
use the other pair as a remote system in another room.
And for a further accomodation, ROTEL has a specially
incorporated system in which you can play one program
through the main pair of speaker systems and a different
program through the remote pair In the other room at the
same time, giving you in a sense two stereo systems.

Though the above description may sound complicated,
the operations are really simple if you read at least the
first two sections of this manual. The third section covers
additional components that can be connected and the use
of auxiliary facilities in detail, and is recommended to be
followed if you wish to real 12 the full potential of this
highly advanced and superbly engineered equipment.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: Do not apply power to the receiver without
first making sure that speakers are connected properly and
that the receivers VOLUME is set to minimum.

LOCATING THE RECEIVER
Although the receiver normally does not develope high
heat, It should be placed in Such a way that its ventillation

system will not be impeded. Place the receiver on a hard,

surface - any conveniently located shelf or table where
not affected by heat. Leave at least 2 inches clearance on
each side and in the rear of the receiver, and about 3
inches above the receiver. Never directly place an object
on the yentlllatlon at the top or the receiver.

LOCATING SPEAKERS

CAUTION: Check that each speakers rated impedance is
8 ohms or higher. (The value should be marked near its
connecting terminals or indicated in its instruction book
or, if not, consult your dealer). If any speaker is rated at 4
ohms, severe overload and distortion may be incurred.

A. ZecHANNEL lerREol OPERATION

I) MAIN SPEAKERS. There is one speaker ior one
channel. 50, you only need two speakers for stereo
operation. Place bath speakers against a wall or on a
shell so that they face your selected listening position
and are equal distance from you. For optimum stereo
eltect, they should be 10 to 15 reet apart and, if
possible, at about the height to ear level. You may

determine best locations to suit your personal tastes
and listening conditions.

2i REMOTE SPEAKERS. ll you wish to enjoy stereo
sound in another room oi your home, you can connect
a pair or speakers to the REMOTE SPEAKER ter-
minals supplied on the receiver's rear panel. Though
you will require long capes hetween the receiver and
the speakers in another room, make sure they are not
longer than 50 - so feet in length and that they are or
heavy duty type in order to prevent loss of volume.
Follow the procedure described above in the item (1)
for placing the remote speakers.

B. 2X2CH STEREO OPERATION

This is an operation in which you play a stereo
program you like through the main speakers, while at
the same time someone else enjoys a different program
through the remote speakers located in another room.
The operating mode is controlled by a switch on the
receiver's front panel.

The placement ot all speakers is exactly the same as
described in the section A.

C. 4-CHANNEL OPERATION
Four speakers will be required in one room in this
operation, and will be referred to as LEFT and RIGHT;
FRONT and BACK.
Piace a pair of FRONT speakers in the same manner as
described above in the item (1) of STEREO OPERAV