RCD-1520 Stereo Compact Disc Player Owner’s Manual Register your product at www.Rotel.
RCD-1520 Stereo Compcat Disc Player 2 Important Safety Instructions 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 vases, on the unit. Do not allow foreign objects to get into the enclosure.
English Figure 1: 3 Controls and Connections X PVDQS H NO T : COMPACT DISC PLAYER MODEL NO.
RCD-1520 4 Figure 3: Analog Outputs ROTEL RCD-1520 COMPACT DISC PLAYER MODEL NO. RCD-1520 POWER CONSUMPTION : 25W ROTEL RA-1520 Figure 4: Digital Outputs ROTEL RCD-1520 COMPACT DISC PLAYER MODEL NO. RCD-1520 POWER CONSUMPTION : 25W D/A CONVERTER R ANALOG OUTPUT DIGITAL INPUT COAX OPTI L ROTEL RA-1520 Important Notes When making connections be sure to: Turn off all the components in the system before hooking up any components, including loudspeakers.
English 5 Contents About Rotel Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Figure 1: Controls and Connections 3 Figure 2: RR-D97 Remote Control 3 Figure 3: Analog Outputs 4 Figure 4: Digital Outputs 4 Important Notes 4 About Rotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About the RCD-1520 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RCD-1520 Stereo Compcat Disc Player 6 That said, the RCD-1520 does feature some impressive hardware. The digital-to-analogue converter is a state of the art DAC from the world renowned British manufacturer, Wolfson. This very high performance stereo DAC is specifically designed for audio applications such as CD, DVD, and home theatre systems. All this, combined with Rotel’s Balanced Design, ensures the RCD-1520 will deliver the highest level of audio performance.
English 7 Output Connections Computer I/O Connector i The RCD-1520 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. The RCD-1520 can be operated from a personal computer running audio system control software from third-party developers.
RCD-1520 Stereo Compcat Disc Player 8 Transport Control Buttons These buttons provide basic control functions for the disc transport mechanism. Except where noted, all functions are available on the RCD-1520 front panel and the IR remote control. To select track numbers greater than 10 use the >10 button. For example, to select track 14, press the >10 button followed by the 4 button. To select track 23, press the >10 button twice followed by the 3 button.
English 9 3. To program tracks from the handheld remote control, enter the first track number using the DIRECT ACCESS F buttons. Your selection will be memorized automatically and the Display indicator will change to “P:01”, indicating that one track has been memorized. Continue entering the rest of your selections using the DIRECT ACCESS buttons. Note that there is no need to press the PROGRAM button as each selection is memorized as it is entered. RANDOM Button 4O 4.
RCD-1520 Stereo Compcat Disc Player 10 Troubleshooting Most difficulties in audio systems are the result of incorrect 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.
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