Rolls RS81B Users Manual

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SERIAL NUMBER

LINE LEVEL XLR OUTPUTS

RS81B

Quartz PLL Synthesized AM/FM RDS Tuner

AM

LOOP ANT

FM ANT

75

L

R

OUTPUT

RIGHT LEFT

MODEL RS81B
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FUSE T1A 250V

DC 24V

HEADPHONE

HEADPHONE

OUTPUT

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

MADE IN TAIWAN

DIRECT

TUNING

M3 / 3

M4 / 4

M1 / 1

M2 / 2

M6 / 6 M7 / 7

M8 / 8 M9 / 9 M10 / 10

M5 / 5

0

TA PTY MO / ST MEM. UP

BAND

DISP AF MEMORY SLEEP DN UP

+

_

POWER INPUT
110-120V 60Hz 45W
220-240V 50Hz 45W

SIGNAL
STRENGHT

RS81B Quartz PLL Synthesized AM/FM Tuner.

Specs:

FM SECTION
Tuning Range: 87.5-108MHz
3 dB Limiting: 12dB
Image Rejection: 53dB
Usable sensitivity mono IHF: 9dB
Selectivity: (-70KHz : +90KHz)
S/N Ratio at 1 mV Mono: 52dB
Stereo: 50dB
THD at 1 mV 40 kHz deviation: 0.18%
Stereo Separation: 28dB
Auto Scan Sensitivity: 23dB
AM Suppression Mod: 52dB
Antenna Input Impedance: 75 Ohms
AM SECTION
Tuning Range: 530 - 1710 kHz (10 kHz increm.)
522 - 1611 kHz (9 kHz increm.)
IF Frequency: 450KHz
Usable Sensitivity: 28dB
Auto Scan Sensitivity: 41dB
S/N Ratio at 5 mV/M: 46dB
6 dB Bandwidth: 7KHz
Image Rejection: 42dB
A.C.A. +/- 9 kHz: 46dB
AGC Action: 43dB

ROLLS CORPORATION
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

10/15

THD at 5mV/M: 0.40%
Antenna Input Impedance: 300 Ohms
Size: 19” x 1.75” x 7”
(48.3 x 4.5 x 12 cm)
Weight: 7.1 lbs. (3.2 kg)

Quick Start Guide

FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION

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RS81B

Quartz PLL Synthesized AM/FM RDS Tuner

HEADPHONE

HEADPHONE

OUTPUT

DIRECT

TUNING

M3 / 3

M4 / 4

M1 / 1

M2 / 2

M6 / 6 M7 / 7

M8 / 8 M9 / 9 M10 / 10

M5 / 5

0

TA PTY MO / ST MEM. UP

BAND

DISP AF MEMORY SLEEP DN UP

SIGNAL
STRENGHT

- MEM. UP: Increments up Presets. If the tuner is stepped beyond the
highest number preset stored, it will “wrap around” and step back to the
lowest numbered preset.

- BAND: Switch for AM or FM (FM 1 / FM 2 / AM)

- Tuning + / - : Increases or Decreases the tuner frequency each time it is
pressed. Press in for 2 seconds for automatic scan searching. After a sta­tion is received, it will stop automatically and start to play.

- MO/ST: Selects between Stereo and Mono operation (FM mode only).

- DISP: Displays the current RDS information (if available) from the cur­rent station.

-DIRECT: Press to directly select a radio frequency. For example, to di­rectly select station107.7, simply press “DIRECT” + number “1077”.

-Headphone Level: Adjusts the signal level of the Headphone Out.

-Headphone Out: 1/8” Tip-Ring-Sleeve stereo jack for connection to ste­reo headphones. The use of MONO jacks will permanently damage the
RS81B. Make sure you are using a stereo jack.

-Power Switch: Applies power to the RS81B.

- SIGNAL STRENGTH: This is a general signal strength meter. It is not cali­brated to a specic level. It will indicate the general strength of a signal
coming into the RS81B.

Radio Memory Function

-The 30 Radio presets are in 3 sections: FM 1 x 10 / FM 2 x 10 / AM x 10

-First select the channel which wants to be stored

-Press “ MEMORY “

-Press “1 ~ 10” To select the channel number for preset memory.

-Press “ MEMORY “ again to conrm the memory. LCD shows “CH1 ~ 10”.

-Repeat above steps to store more channels. Up to 10 channels can be
stored per section.

REMOTE

Remote Operation:

The included Infrared Remote provides a way to control the RS81B at a
distance from the unit. It must be located in the “line-of-sight”.

Remote Description:

-BAND: Switch for AM or FM

-Press “ BAND ” to select FM 1,FM 2, or AM frequencies.

-Press “TUN+ / TUN-” to select stations. Press and hold for over 2 seconds
enters into automatic scan searching. After a station is received, it will
stop automatically and start to play the station.

-DIRECT: Press to directly select a radio frequency. For example, to di­rectly select station107.7, simply press “DIRECT” + number “1077”.

-Remote buttons work the same as front panel buttons, refer to the sec­tion of the manual with the description of the front panel.

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SERIAL NUMBER

LINE LEVEL XLR OUTPUTS

RS81B

Quartz PLL Synthesized AM/FM RDS Tuner

AM

LOOP ANT

FM ANT

75

L

R

OUTPUT

RIGHT LEFT

MODEL RS81B
www.rolls.com

WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RISQUE DE CHOC - NE PAS ENLIVER

FUSE T1A 250V

DC 24V

HEADPHONE

HEADPHONE

OUTPUT

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

MADE IN TAIWAN

DIRECT

TUNING

M3 / 3

M4 / 4

M1 / 1

M2 / 2

M6 / 6 M7 / 7

M8 / 8 M9 / 9 M10 / 10

M5 / 5

0

TA PTY MO / ST MEM. UP

BAND

DISP AF MEMORY SLEEP DN UP

+

_

POWER INPUT
110-120V 60Hz 45W
220-240V 50Hz 45W

SIGNAL
STRENGHT

OPERATION

Sleep function:

-Press “ SLEEP “

-Maximum set up time is 90 minutes. Increase by 10 minutes for every
press, this is indicated by the LCD display. Sleep set up is cancelled on
nal press (LCD shows “00”).

-When you reach the pre-set time limit, the tuner will automatically stop
playing and go into stand by mode.

-If want to reactivate (power on) the RS81B after it goes into sleep mode,
turn o the main power switch and then turn the power switch on.

-In case you need to cancel the sleeping function during play, keep
pressing “ SLEEP “ until LCD shows “00”. The sleep function is then can­celled.

Multi path reections:

FM waves, like light waves, travel in a straight direction unless reected
o objects in their path. Because of this, two sets of waves reach your
antenna from the FM station; those that have traveled directly to the
antenna, and those that have been reected o buildings or mountains.
When the antenna receives both kinds of signals, the two interfere with
each other and result in distorted sound and poor separation. This phe­nomenon is called “multi path reection”. To reduce this problem, select
an antenna with good directivity and place it in the best location with
strong reception.

REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION

- AC: Three connector IEC power cord. Please connect to a properly
grounded AC outlet.

- Power Select Switch: Selects between 115V (110-120V)/230V (220­240V) input power. Follow silk screening on unit. This switch MUST be
in the proper setting before the RS81B is turned on. PERMANENT DAM­AGE CAN BE DONE TO THE RS81B IF THE POWER APPLIED TO THE RS81B
DOES NOT MATCH SWITCH INDICATION.

- FM ANT. 75 Ohm: Connects to the included 75 Ohm FM antenna.

- AM LOOP ANT. 300 Ohm: Connects to the included 300 Ohm AM Loop
antenna.

- RCA OUTPUTS - Line level.

- XLR OUTPUTS - Line level balanced.

- DC 24V: Input for powering the RS81B when main power is not avail­able. Connect as the silk screen indicates. This must be 24V DC only. Wir­ing with incorrect polarity or any other voltage than 24V DC will result
in permanent damage to the RS81B and will not be covered under any
warranty.

OPERATION

OPERATION

RADIO TUNING RANGE

FM 87.5 MHz – 108 MHz
AM 530 KHz – 1710 KHz (US) / AM 522 KHz – 1611 KHz (Europe)

- The AM tuning steps from 9kHz (Europe) to 10kHz (US) have been pre­set by the factory. The RS81B 9kHz to 10kHz AM can not be changed.

Connect the RS81B to a properly grounded AC outlet.
Connect the Left and Right outputs to a mixer, amplier, or other audio
device.

FM Antenna:

For an Indoor FM antenna Connect the wire FM antenna to its cor­responding input on the rear panel of the RS81B. While listening to a
broadcast, hold the wire end and move around until the antenna is
facing a direction where the signal comes in the strongest. Secure the
antenna in this position.

Outdoor FM antenna:

Installation of an outdoor FM antenna is recommended for a very high
quality FM reception.

- The lead-in antenna cable should be of the 75 Ohm coaxial type as it
suppresses intrusion of noise more eectively than the 300 Ohm twin
lead type.

- The cable should be straight and as far away from power lines as pos­sible. Cut o any extra length.

AM Loop antenna connection:

Connect the cord of the accessory AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP.
When tuning in AM stations, move the antenna to the left or right and
set in the direction which yields the optimum reception.

-Do not bring the power cord or audio cords near the loop antenna.
Interference or noise may be generated.

RDS (Radio Display System) FUNCTION

RDS is a data stream of information sent out by certain FM radio stations
along with the actual program. To utilize this feature, you must rst be
tuned to a station that carries RDS signal. NOTE: Allow 30 - 60 seconds
for the data to download. Not all stations that carry the RDS data carry
all functions of RDS (ie; some do not carry the “clock” or “text” data).

PLEASE NOTE: THE RDS FUNCTION IS ENTIRELY DEPENDENT ON WHETH­ER THE STATION FIRST PROVIDES THE RDS INFO AND HOW WELL THEY
SUPPORT THE FUNCTION. THEREFORE - THE RESULTS OF THE RDS DIS­PLAY VARIES GREATLY.

RDS:

-AF: Alternative Frequency
Assuming an alternative frequency is available for the station. If the cur­rent signal is weak, press AF, RDS will search a dierent frequency with
stronger signal with same station.

-DISP: (Display) Changes the RS81B display between radio station
frequency and RDS information. For example, if 103.5 FM were tuned in,
then press DISP button, the display will switch from the frequency to the
song and artist description. Otherwise, shows “NO PS” if no RDS infor­mation is available.

-PTY: Program Type
Radio stations can assign dierent program types to their shows. These
can be picked up by an RDS radio. Press PTY, LCD shows the radio pro­gram type, such as news, sports or drama. If the radio station does not
assign the program type for the program, LCD shows “NO PTY”.

-TA: Trac Announcement
Press TA, RDS will automatically search for the trac or travel stations. It
will stop at the travel or trac station. (There must be a station available
with “trac” RDS or no station will be located). Press the TA button again
to return to the original station.