RC-1590 POWER PHONES PHONO CD XLR TUNER AUX USB PC-USB OPT 1 OPT 2 OPT 3 COAX 1 COAX 2 COAX 3 BT MENU 5V 2.
RC‑1590 Stereo Control Amplifier 2 Important Safety Instructions Notice The RS232 connection should be handled by authorized persons only. WARNING: The rear panel power cord connector is the mains power disconnect device. The device must be located in an open area that allows access to the cord connector. WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
English 3 Figure 1: Controls and Connections Commandes et Branchements Bedienelemente und Anschlüsse Controles y Conexiones 1 5 6 0 Bedieningselementen en aansluitingen Controlli e connessioni Kontroller och anslutningar Органы управления и разъемы 2 3 4 7 8 9 - = q w e r t PUSH L L R R u i o p [ ] y PUSH \ a s
RC‑1590 Stereo Control Amplifier 4 Figure 2: RR‑AX100 Remote Control Télécommande infrarouge RR-AX100 Fernbedienung RR-AX100 Mando a Distancia RR-AX100 Afstandsbediening RR-AX100 Telecomando RR-AX100 RR-AX100 fjärrkontroll Пульт ДУ RR-AX100 A B C M D N O E F G SETUP P H I K L RR-AX100
English 5 Figure 3: Analog Input and Output Connections Branchements des entrées et sorties analogiques Analoge Ein- und Ausgangsanschlüsse Entradas y Salidas Analógicas Analoge ingangen en uitgangen Collegamenti ingressi ed uscite analogici Anslutningar för analoga in- och utgångar Аналоговые входы и выходы PH0NO R L GND ROTEL RC-1590 PUSH L L R R PUSH ROTEL RCD-1570 ROTEL RB-1590 RIGHT INPUT UNBALANCED LEFT INPUT BALANCED BALANCED PUSH UNBALANCED PUSH BALANCED UNBALANCED 12V TRIG
RC‑1590 Stereo Control Amplifier 6 Figure 4: Balanced (XLR) Input and Output Connections Branchements des entrées et sorties symétriques (XLR) Symmetrische Ein- und Ausgangsanschlüsse (XLR) Entradas y Salidas Balanceadas (XLR) Gebalanceerde ingangen (XLR) en uitgangen Collegamenti ingressi ed uscite bilanciati (XLR) Balanserade in- och utgångar (XLR) Балансные (XLR) входы и выходы ROTEL RCD-1570 ROTEL RC-1590 PUSH L L R R PUSH ROTEL RB-1590 RIGHT INPUT UNBALANCED LEFT INPUT BALANCED BALANCED
English 7 Figure 5: Digital Inputs and 12V Trigger Output Entrées numériques et Branchements des sorties trigger 12 V Digitaleingänge und 12V TRIG-Ausgang Entradas Digitales y Salida para Señal de Disparo de 12V Digitale ingangen en 12V trigger-uitgang Collegamenti ingressi digitali e segnali Trigger 12 V Anslutningar för digitala ingångar och 12-volts styrsignaler Цифровые входы и 12-В триггерный выход ROTEL RCD-1570 ROTEL RC-1590 PUSH L L R R PUSH Computer CD PLAYER COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL
RC‑1590 Stereo Control Amplifier 8 Figure 6: Front USB Input Entrée USB en face avant Frontseitiger USB-Eingang Entrada USB Frontal iPhone USB-ingang op het voorpaneel Ingresso USB frontale USB-port på fronten USB вход на передней панели
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 down before the amplifier is turned on or off.
RC‑1590 Stereo Control Amplifier 10 Contents About Rotel Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Figure 1: Controls and Connections 3 Figure 2: RR‑AX100 Remote Control 4 Figure 3: Analog Input and Output Connections 5 Figure 4: Balanced (XLR) Input and Output Connections 6 Figure 5: Digital Inputs and 12V Trigger Output 7 Figure 6: Front USB Input 8 Important Notes 9 About Rotel. . .
English A Few Precautions WARNING: To avoid potential damage to your system, turn off ALL the components in the system when connecting or disconnecting the loudspeakers or any associated components. Do not turn the system components back on until you are sure all the connections are correct and secure. Pay particular attention to the speaker wires. There must be no loose strands that could contact the other speaker wires, or the chassis of the amplifier. Please read this manual carefully.
RC‑1590 Stereo Control Amplifier 12 12V TRIGGER Connection t Some audio components can be turned on automatically when they receive a 12V turn on “signal”. The two12V Trigger Outputs on the RC-1590 provide the required signal. Connect compatible components to the RC-1590 with a conventional 3.5mm mini mono plug cable. When the RC-1590 is in standby mode, the trigger signal is disabled, so the components controlled by it will be turned off.
English NOTE: Because the sensitivity of speakers and headphones can vary widely, always reduce the volume level before connecting or disconnecting headphones. Remote Sensor 2 13 Tone Control Bypass 9C Bass and Treble Control (Tone Control) circuits are bypassed at factory default to ensure the purest possible sound. The front display will show TONE BYPASS.
RC‑1590 Stereo Control Amplifier 14 To temporarily change the display brightness, press the DIM the remote control. B button on NOTE: Display Dimmer setting is only saved permanently from within the Menu. Adjustment made using the B button is temporary only and not saved after power off. Rotel Link e The ROTEL LINK OUT connection can be made with the stereo 3.5 mm cable (supplied) to a Rotel integrated amplifier and CD player.
English •B ALANCE: Changes left/right balance. (For more information on Balance sections.) NOTE: This setting is stored permanently even after the RC-1590 is powered off. 15 Fixed Volume is selected, the Volume level will immediately be set to the specified level. Valid settings include: VARIABLE, FIXED 01-95, FIXED MAX. • AUX VOL: VARIABLE (disabled) is factory default. • DIMMER: Dims the display. NOTE: This setting is stored permanently even after the RC-1590 is powered off.
RC‑1590 Stereo Control Amplifier 16 •M AIN: This shows the current software version loaded into the RC-1590. The software can be updated if the RC-1590 is properly connected to the Internet. • Press ENTER to check if a new software version is available. • I f a new software version is available press the + button on the front panel or the right button on the remote control to select YES then press ENTER button to begin the software update process.
English 17 Specifications Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz - 20k Hz) < 0.002% Input Sensitivity / Impedance Phono Input (MM) 2.5 mV / 47k ohms Line Level Inputs (RCA) 150 mV / 100k ohms Line Level Inputs (XLR) 250 mV / 100k ohms iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Output Level Line Level (RCA) 1V Balanced (XLR) 2V Frequency Response: Phono Input 20 Hz - 20k Hz, 0 ± 0.
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RC-1590 Stereo Preamplifier
RC-1590 Stereo Preamplifier It’s all about control. The RC-1590 stereo preamplifier has been engineered to the highest audio performance levels and provides an incredible level of control and flexibility for the user. Starting with a high performance power supply consisting of two Rotel custom built toroidal transformers for maximum efficiency and low magnetic fields, these transformers provide low-noise isolation between the analog and digital signals.
