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    Owner’s Manual Manuel de l’utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung Manual de Instrucciones Gebruiksaanwijzing Manuale di istruzioni Instruktionsbok àÌÒÚÛ͈Ëfl ÔÓθÁÓ‚‡ÚÂÎfl RMB-1512 Twelve Channel Power Amplifier Amplificateur de Puissance 12 Canaux Etapa de Potencia de 12 Canales Finale di Potenza a 12 Canali Sechskanal-End[...]

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    2 RMB-1512 Twelve Channel Power Amplifier WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,do not expose the unit to moisture or water. Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing. Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vase[...]

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    3 English Figure 1: Controls and Connections Commandes et Branchements Bedienelemente und Anschlüsse Controlli e connessioni Controles y Conexiones De bedieningsorganen en aansluitingen Funktioner och anslutningar é„‡Ì˚ ÛÔ‡‚ÎÂÌËfl Ë ‡Á˙ÂÏ˚ RMB-1512 POWER 3 1 2 4 5 6 8 0 9 7[...]

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    4 RMB-1512 Twelve Channel Power Amplifier Figure 2: Hook-up Illustration Branchements principaux Diagrama de Conexiones Schema di collegamento Anschlussdiagramm De in- en uitgangsaansluitingen Inkoppling Подключение ? ? ?[...]

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    5 English Important Notes When making connections be sure to: 4 Turn off all the components in the system before hooking up any components, including loudspeakers. 4 Turn off all components in the system before changing any of the connections to the system. It is also recommended that you: 4 Turn the volume control of the amplifier all the way dow[...]

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    6 RMB-1512 Twelve Channel Power Amplifier for a manufacturer to do all it can to engineer products that have a minimum negative impact on landfill sites and water tables. At Rotel, we are proud to do our part. We have reduced the lead content in our electronics by using special ROHS solder, while our new Class D (not digital) amplifiers are up t[...]

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    7 English Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RMB-1512 Twelve Channel Power Amplifier. When used in a high-quality music or home theater system, your Rotel amplifier will provide years of musical enjoyment. The RMB-1512 is a high-power, twelve-channel power amplifier, providing the highest level of audio performance. A massive pow[...]

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    8 RMB-1512 Twelve Channel Power Amplifier 12V Trigger Input 9 An input jack for connecting the wires carrying a +12 volt trigger signal from a Rotel preamp or surround sound processor to turn the amplifier on and off. To use this feature the adjacent slide switch must be placed to the left position (see previous section). The TRIGGER INPUT accept[...]

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    9 English conductor. Be careful not to cut into the wire strands. Unscrew (turn counterclockwise) the speaker connector collar. Place the connector lug around the shaft, or insert the bundled wire into the hole in the shaft. Turn the collars clockwise to clamp the connector lug or wire firmly in place. For each group of channels, connect the left [...]

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    10 RMB-1512 Twelve Channel Power Amplifier Troubleshooting Most difficulties in audio systems are the result of poor or wrong connections, or improper control settings. If you encounter problems, isolate the area of the difficulty, check the control settings, determine the cause of the fault and make the necessary changes. If you are unable to g[...]

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    082 OMRMB1512 090407 English The Rotel Co. Ltd. 10-10 Shinsen-Cho Shibuya-Ku Tokyo 150-0045 Japan Rotel of America 54 Concord Street North Reading, MA 01864-2699 USA Phone: +1 978-664-3820 Fax: +1 978-664-4109 Rotel Europe Dale Road Worthing, West Sussex BN11 2BH England Phone: + 44 (0)1903 221 761 Fax: +44 (0)1903 221 525 Rotel Deutschland Vertrie[...]