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RT-1082 DAB/AM/FM Stereo Tuner 2 Important Safety Information 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, be sure that the apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. Do not allow foreign objects to get into the enclosure.
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RT-1082 DAB/AM/FM Stereo Tuner 4 Figure 3: Rear Panel Connections � � � � � �� � � Figure 4: Connection Illustration FM Antenna AM Antenna DAB Antenna Rotel RT-1082 Amplifier Important Notes When making connections be sure to: ✔ Turn off all the components in the system before hooking up any components, including loudspeakers. ✔ Turn off all components in the system before changing any of the connections to the system.
English 5 Contents Important Safety Information ........................ 2 Figure 1: Front Panel Controls 3 Figure 2: RR-T95 Remote Control 3 Figure 3: Rear Panel Connections 4 Figure 4: Connection Illustration 4 Important Notes 4 About Rotel .................................................. 5 Getting Started ............................................. 5 A Few Precautions 6 Key Features 6 Unpacking 6 Placement 6 Rear Panel Connections .................................
RT-1082 DAB/AM/FM Stereo Tuner A Few Precautions Please read this manual carefully. In addition to installation and operating instructions, it provides valuable information on various RT-1082 system configurations as well as general information that will help you get optimum performance for your system. Please contact your authorized Rotel dealer for answers to any questions you might have. In addition, all of us at Rotel welcome your questions and comments.
English 7 Computer I/O [ The RT-1082 can be operated from a computer with audio system control software from thirdparty developers. This control is accomplished by sending operating codes from the computer via a hard wired RS-232 serial connection In addition, the RT-1082 can be updated using special software from Rotel.
RT-1082 DAB/AM/FM Stereo Tuner Basic Tuning Controls The RT-1082 features a digital synthesized AM/FM tuner with RDS or RBDS capability, 30 station presets and a DAB tuner with a maximum of 99 station presets. • Manual frequency tuning lets you tune up or down to the next station frequency. Set the TUNE/PRESET mode to TUNE. Turn off AUTO TUNING. Use the TUNING controls to tune up or down. • Direct frequency tuning lets you enter the desired station frequency digits.
English 9 Direct Access Tuning rL If you know the exact frequency of the desired station, you may tune it directly using the FREQUENCY DIRECT button and the NUMERIC buttons. 1. Press the FREQUENCY DIRECT button to change the NUMERIC buttons from station preset to direct access mode. The station frequency in the front panel display will change to a series of bars, representing the digits of a station frequency, with the first bar blinking. 2.
RT-1082 DAB/AM/FM Stereo Tuner RDS and RBDS Broadcast Reception The Rotel RT-1082 is equipped with RDS (Radio Data Systems) reception capabilities for Europe and RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data Service) capabilities for the United States. These broadcast systems provide additional functionality to FM radio reception by transmitting encoded information along with the radio signal. This signal is decoded by an RDS or RBDS receiver and can provide a range of informational features including: 1.
English 11 AF Button 5G 1. Press the AF button. The tuner will scan each of the alternate frequencies for the same programming in the stored list and tune to the strongest signal. 2. If no station is located, the tuner will return to the last previously tuned station. 3. If the signal strength of the new station is weaker, the tuner will revert to the previously tuned station. Cancel the AF function by pressing any button (except DIMMER or FM MONO).
RT-1082 DAB/AM/FM Stereo Tuner The following options are available: Use of these features will require knowledge of your local DAB transmitter. DAB DAC VOLUME – The RT-1082 allows level adjustments to the DAC volume. The DAC volume can be adjusted between 0 – 255 using the up and down keys. This feature can be used to match the output signal level of other equipment in your set-up. DIMMER – Select to change the FL display brightness using the up and down keys. This can be adjusted to your preference.
Specifications FM Tuner Usable Sensitivity 14.2 dBf 50dB Quieting Sensitivity 20.2 dBf (mono) 45.3 dBf (stereo) Signal to Noise Ratio (at 65 dBf) 73 dBf (mono) 70 dBf (stereo) Harmonic Distortion (at 65 dBf) 0.2% (mono) Frequency Response 10 Hz-15kHz, +-3 dB Capture Ratio 2.0 dB Alternate Channel Selectivity 47 dB (+-400 kHz) Spurious Response Ratio 90 dB Image Rejection Ratio 80 dB IF Rejection Ratio 80 dB AM Suppression Ratio 55 dB 0.
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