Rotel RX 802 OM

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RX-BDE

AM/ FM STEREO RECEIVER

WARNING - TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ,.
INSTALLATION

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (RCA-TYPE) . 3
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (DIN~TYPEI ........................... 4
OPERATION ............................................................... 5
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS . 7

ANTENNAS
PROTECTION
HUM AND NOISE .............................................
VOLTAGE SELECTION ...................
SPECIFICATIONS .
OPERATION CHART

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DWNEFIS MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for
purchasing our audio component, With the high quality
design and workmanship that goes into making this
equipment, you can be assured of its flawless performance
for many years to come.

We have fitted every control and feature you could
conceivably need. Built for both versatility and ease of
operation, this piece of equipment will add professional
studio flexibility to your Hi-Fi sound center. The per
formance is exceptional; it will allow you to experience
true high fidelity as never before. Its full and natural

sound reproduction offers you musical entertainment
approaching that of live performances. We sincerely hope
you will treasure this professionalvtype component,

The operations are really simple if you read at least the
first two sections of this manual. The third section covers
additional components such as a record player and a tape
recorder that can be connected to this equipment, and is
recommended to be followed it you wish to realize the
full potential of this advanced and superbly engineered
equipment.

INSTALLATION

Caution: Do not apply power to the equipment without
first making sure that speakers are connected properly and
that the unit's VOLUME is set to minimum.

LOCATING THE UNIT

Although the unit normally does not develope high heat,
it should be placed in such a way that its ventilation
system will not be impeded. Place the unit on a hard
surface - any conveniently located shelf or table where
not affected by heat. Leave at least 2 inches 15 cm)
clearance on each side and in the rear of the unit, and
about 3 inches (8 cm) above the unit. Never directly place
an object on the ventilation at the top of the unit, if there
is such a ventilation.

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, and if you have four speakers, severe overload and
distortion may be incurred when all four speakers are
played simultaneously. In the event you have speakers
rated at 4 ohms, make sure that only two speakers are
played at a time.

A. STEREO OPERATION

1. MAIN SPEAKERS 7 Two speakers are required for
stereo operation. Place both speakers against a wall or
on a shelf so that they face your selected listening
position and are equal distance from you. For
optimum stereo effect, they should be 10 to 15 feet (3
meters) apart and, if possible, at about ear level height.
You may determine best locations to suit your
personal tastes and listening conditions.

2. REMOTE SPEAKERS - If you wish to enjoy stereo
sound in another room in your home, you can connect
a pair of speakers to the SPEAKER 2 terminals located
on the unit's rear panel. Though you will need long
cables between the unit and the speakers in another

room, make sure they are not longer than 50 to 60 feet
(15 to 20 meters) in length and that they are of heavy
duty type in order to prevent loss of volume.

Follow the procedure described above in the item (I)
for placing the remote speakers.

L Fl
FRONT
SPEAKERS

LISTENER

BACK SPEAKERS
L R

Fig. 1 Suggested speaker location for 4-c/Jmmel operation

B. SIMULATED 4-CHANNEL OPERATION
Four speakers are required to be set in one room for this
simulated 4-channel operation made possible by use of a
special speaker matrix circuit and turn the speaker control
of front panel to the position SPEAKER 4-CH.

Place a pair of speakers connected to SPEAKER 1
terminals in the same manner as described above in the
item (I) of STEREO OPERATION section. They will be
referred to as the FRONT speakers,

Placement of the speakers connected to SPEAKER 2
terminals (referred to as the BACK speakers) will vary
with your room size, seating arrangement and acoustic
conditions. If possible, provide allowance on the length of
cables as later on you may wish to locate the speakers
differently from the original positions. We have suggested