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Owner’s Manual
RC-1070
Stereo Control Amplifier
STEREO CONTROL AMPLIFIER RC-1070
VOLUME
CONTOUR
OFF
STAND BY
L-1
PHONES
L-2HLH
TUNER
PHONO AUX
RECORDING LISTENING
OFF
TUNER
CD
PHONO
TAPE 1
AUXCD
TAPE 1
TAPE 2
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RSX-972 Surround Sound Receiver
Cautions
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 allow foreign
objects to get into the enclosure. If the unit is exposed to moisture,
or a foreign object gets into the enclosure, immediately disconnect the power cord from the wall. Take the unit to a qualified
service person for inspection and necessary repairs.
Read all the instructions before connecting or operating the component.
Keep this manual so you can refer to these safety instructions.
Heed all warnings and safety information in these instructions and on the
product itself. Follow all operating instructions.
Clean the enclosure only with a dry cloth or a vacuum cleaner.
You must allow 10 cm or 4 inches of unobstructed clearance around the
unit. Do not place the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that could
block the ventilation openings. If the unit is placed in a bookcase or cabinet, there must be ventilation of the cabinet to allow proper cooling.
Keep the component away from radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any
other appliance that produces heat.
The unit must be connected to a power supply only of the type and voltage
specified on the rear panel. (USA: 115 V/60Hz, EC: 230V/50Hz)
Connect the component to the power outlet only with the supplied power
supply cable or an exact equivalent. Do not modify the supplied cable. Do
not defeat grounding and/or polarization provisions. The cable should be
connected to a 2-pin polarized wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the
plug to the wide slot of the receptacle. Do not use extension cords.
Do not route the power cord where it will be crushed, pinched, bent, exposed to heat, or damaged in any way. Pay particular attention to the power
cord at the plug and where it exits the back of the unit.
The power cord should be unplugged from the wall outlet if the unit is to be
left unused for a long period of time.
Immediately stop using the component and have it inspected and/or serviced by a qualified service agency if:
• The power supply cord or plug has been damaged.
• Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit.
• The unit has been exposed to rain.
• The unit shows signs of improper operation
• The unit has been dropped or damaged in any way
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1: Controls and Connections
STAND BY
PHONES
L-2
CONTOUR
L-1
4
STEREO CONTROL AMPLIFIER RC-1070
OFF
H
LH
VOLUME
RECORDING LISTENING
OFF
TUNER
PHONO AUX
CD
PHONO
TAPE 1
TUNER
AUXCD
TAPE 1
TAPE 2
1 3 4 5 7 86
2
LEFT
RIGHT
MODEL NO. RC-1070
LEFT
RIGHT
SERIAL NO.
AUXTUNERCDPHONO TAPE 2
TAPE 1
IN OUT
IN OUT
9 1110 15 1612 13 14
MUTE
POWER
A
123
456
7
B
PHONO
C
89
0
+10
PTY TA TP
CD TUNER
AUX 1 AUX 2 TAPE 1 TAPE 2
PLAY
BAND
VOLUME
TUNING
DISPLAY
TUNE
/PRESET
OUTPUTS
12
12V TRIGGER OUT
SWITCHED 400W MAX
D
E
F
STOP
RANDOMPAUSE
G
RR-AT92
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LEFTRIGHT
SPEAKERS
LEFT INPUT
RIGHT INPUT
TAPE 1
IN OUT
AUXTUNERCDPHONO TAPE 2
IN OUT
MODEL NO. RC-1070
OUTPUTS
12
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
SWITCHED 400W MAX
SERIAL NO.
12V TRIGGER OUT
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ROTEL RC-1070
AMPLIFIER
3: Input Connections
PHONO
TAPE 1
AUXTUNERCDPHONO TAPE 2
IN OUT
IN OUT
MODEL NO. RC-1070
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
SERIAL NO.
OUTPUTS
12
CD
ROTEL RC-1070
12V TRIGGER OUT
SWITCHED 400W MAX
TAPE
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Contents
Boxed numbers refer to RC-1070 illustration.
Boxed letters refer to RR-AT92 illustration.
Cautions ................................................3
1: Controls and Connections 4
2: Output Connections 5
3: Input Connections 5
About Rotel ...........................................6
Getting Started ...................................... 6
Unpacking 7
Placement 7
Cables 7
Remote Control ......................................7
Audio Controls 7
CD Functions 7
DVD Functions 7
Tuner Functions 7
Remote Sensor 7
Remote Control Batteries 7
Signal Connections ..................................8
Outputs 8
Line Level Inputs 8
Recorder Connections 8
Phono Inputs
Ground Terminal 8
About Rotel
A family whose passionate interest in music
led them to manufacture high fidelity components of uncompromising quality founded Rotel
almost 40 years ago. Through the years that
passion has remained undiminished and the
family goal of providing exceptional value for
audiophiles and music lovers, regardless of
their budget, is shared by all Rotel employees.
The engineers work as a close team, listening to, and fine tuning each new product until
it reaches their exacting musical standards.
They choose components from around the
world in order to make that product the best
they can. You are likely to find capacitors from
the United Kingdom and Germany, semi conductors from Japan or the United States, while
toroidal power transformers are manufactured
in Rotel’s own factory.
Rotel’s reputation for excellence has been
earned through hundreds of good reviews and
awards from the most respected reviewers in
the industry, who listen to music every day.
Their comments keep the company true to its
goal – the pursuit of equipment that is musical, reliable and affordable.
All of us at Rotel thank you for buying this
product and hope it will bring you many hours
of enjoyment.
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RC-1070
Stereo Control Amplifier. When used in a highquality audio system, it will provide years of
musical enjoyment.
The RC-1070 is a full featured, high performance preamplifier. All aspects of the design
have been optimized to retain the full dynamic
range and subtle nuances of your music. The
RC-1070 has a highly regulated power supply incorporating a Rotel custom-designed
power transformer. This low impedance power
supply has ample power reserves, enabling
the RC-1070 to easily reproduce the most demanding audio signals. This type of design is
more expensive to manufacture, but it is better for the music.
The RC-1070 printed circuit boards are designed with Symmetrical Circuit Traces. This
insures that the precise timing of the music is
maintained and faithfully recreated. The
RC-1070 circuitry uses metal film resistors and
polystyrene or polypropylene capacitors in
important signal paths. All aspects of this design have been examined with the final goal
being faithful reproduction of music.
The RC-1070 is straightforward in its installation and operation. If you have experience with
other stereo systems, you shouldn’t find anything perplexing. Simply plug in the associated components and enjoy.
AC Power and Control ............................ 8
AC Power Input 8
POWER/STANDBY Switch
Power Indicator 8
Auxiliary Power Outlets
(North American version) 8
12V TRIGGER Connection 8
Audio Controls ....................................... 9
VOLUME Control 9
CONTOUR Selector 9
LISTENING Selector 9
RECORDING Selector 9
MUTE Button 9
PHONES Output 9
Specifications .........................................9
Please read this manual carefully. It provides
complete information on how to incorporate
the RC-1070 into your system as well as general information that will help you get optimum
performance. Please contact your authorized
Rotel dealer for answers to any questions. In
addition, all of us at Rotel welcome your questions and comments.
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Unpacking
Carefully remove the RC-1070, the remote
control, and accessories from the shipping
carton. Save the shipping carton and all enclosed packing material for future use. Shipping or moving the unit in anything other than
the original packing material may result in severe damage.
Keep the original sales receipt. It is your best
record of the date of purchase, which you will
need in the event warranty service is ever
required.
Placement
Like all audio components that handle low-level
signals, the RC-1070 can be affected by its
environment. To minimize the chance the
RC-1070 will pick up hum or interference, do
not place it on top of an amplifier or any other
device with a large power transformer. Keep
the RC-1070 away from devices that have motors for the same reason. Do not place the
RC-1070 where it will be exposed to direct
sunlight.
We recommend installing the RC-1070 in furniture designed to house audio components.
Such furniture is designed to reduce or suppress vibration which can adversely affect
sound quality. Ask your authorized Rotel dealer
for advice about component furniture and
proper installation of audio components.
The RC-1070 is supplied with an RR-AT92
remote control and must be placed where the
infrared signal from the remote can reach the
front panel Remote Sensor.
Cables
Keep power cords, digital cables, and audio
cables away from each other. This will minimize the chance of the audio signal cables
picking up noise or interference from the power
cords or digital cables. Using high quality,
shielded cables will also help to prevent noise
or interference. If you have any questions see
your authorized Rotel dealer for advice about
the best cable to use with your system.
Remote Control
The RC-1070 includes an RR-AT92 remote control that operates many of the controls of the
RC-1070. In addition, the remote operates
basic features of some Rotel CD players, DVD
players, and AM/FM tuners.
Audio Controls
The RR-AT92 duplicates the basic audio functions of the RC-1070 front panel. When a
function is available on both the front panel
and the remote, a number (front panel controls) and a letter (remote buttons) are shown
in the instructions. For example, to change the
volume level you can either turn the control
on the front panel or use the buttons
on the remote control. When only one identifier appears, that control is available only on
the front panel or the remote, but not both.
CD Functions
The PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, TRACK +/–, RANDOM buttons, and NUMERIC keys (0-10)
operate many Rotel CD players after the CD
button on the remote has been pressed.
DVD Functions
The PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, and TRACK +/–,
buttons operate Rotel DVD players, after the
AUX1 button on the remote has been pressed.
Tuner Functions
The BAND, TUNING, and additional tuning
feature buttons operate Rotel tuners, after the
TUNER button on the remote has been pressed.
By default, the RR-AT92 operates the Rotel
RT-955 tuner. Alternatively, the remote can be
reprogrammed to operate the RT-940AX tuner.
This programming only needs to be done once:
To program for the RT-940AX: press the
POWER button and the 2 button simultaneously.
To program for the RT-955: press the
POWER button and the 1 button simultaneously.
Remote Sensor
The remote sensor receives infrared signals
from the remote control. Do not cover or block
the sensor. It must be unobstructed or the remote control will not work properly.
The operation of the Remote Sensor can also
be affected if it is exposed to bright sunlight
or certain types of lighting (such as halogen
lights) that emit infrared light. In addition remote control functions may not work reliably
if the batteries in the RR-AT92 are weak.
NOTE
: To use the remote, aim it at the remote
sensor on the front panel of the RC-1070.
Remote Control Batteries
Two UM-4/AAA size batteries (supplied) must
be installed before the remote control can be
used. To install the batteries, remove the cover
on the back of the RR-AT92. Install the batteries as shown in the illustration in the battery
well. Test the control for proper operation, then
replace the cover. When the batteries become
weak the remote control won’t operate the
RC-1070 consistently. Installing fresh batteries should eliminate the problem.
NOTE
: Remove the batteries from the remote
if it will not be used for a long period of time.
Do not leave run down batteries in the remote control; they can leak corrosive chemicals which will damage the unit.
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Signal Connections
The RC-1070 has inputs for line level and phono
source components, connections for audio tape
decks, and output connections to send signals
to power amplifiers.
NOTE
: To prevent loud, potentially damaging,
noises, make sure the system is turned off
when you make any signal connections.
Outputs
See Figure 2
The RC-1070 has RCA-type output connectors
that are compatible with the inputs of most
power amplifiers. Use high quality cables and
be sure to connect the Left and Right channel
outputs of the RC-1070 to the correct channels of the amplifier.
There are two sets of variable gain outputs on
the RC-1070. The second set of outputs may
be used in custom system configurations to drive
a second power amplifier or to supply a signal to a signal processor.
Line Level Inputs
See Figure 3
The RC-1070 has three pair of conventional
RCA input connectors for line level components
such as CD players, video cassette recorders,
tuners, Laser Disc players, or DVD players.
These inputs are labeled CD, TUNER, and AUX.
The Left and Right channels are clearly labeled
and should be connected to the corresponding channels of the source component. The
Left RCA connectors are white, the Right connectors are red. Use high quality RCA cables
for connecting input source components to the
RC-1070. Ask your authorized Rotel dealer
for advice about cables.
Recorder Connections
See Figure 3
Tape inputs and outputs can be connected to
any record/playback device that accepts standard line level analog input and output signals. Typically that will be a conventional tape
recorder. There are two sets of tape connections on the back panel, labelled TAPE 1 and
TAPE 2.
When connecting a recorder to the RC-1070,
the outputs of the recorder must be connected
to the tape inputs of the RC-1070. Similarly
the tape outputs of the RC-1070 must be connected to the inputs of the recorder. Be sure
to connect the Left and Right channels of each
device to the proper channels on the associated components. Use high quality connecting cables to prevent loss of sound quality.
NOTE
: The tape inputs can also be used for
standard playback-only source components,
omitting the output connections.
Phono Inputs Ground Terminal
The RC-1070 has a built-in phono preamplifier. To connect a turntable, connect the Left
and Right RCA signal cables to the Left and
Right RCA inputs labeled PHONO. Be sure
to connect the Left and Right channels to the
proper channels. Attach the ground wire from
the turntable to the Ground screw-terminal on
the back panel.
AC Power and Control
AC Power Input
The RC-1070 does not use a significant amount
of power. However there are two auxiliary
power outlets on the back panel, which can
be used to supply power for other units. Consequently, it is best to plug the RC-1070 directly into a 2-pin polarized wall outlet. Avoid
the use of extension cords. A heavy duty power
outlet strip may be used if it (and the wall outlet) is rated to handle the current demanded
by the components connected to it.
Your RC-1070 is configured at the factory for
the proper AC line voltage in the country where
you purchased it (USA: 115 volts/60Hz AC
or CE: 230 volts /50 Hz AC ). The AC line
configuration is noted on a decal on the back
panel. Plug the supplied cord into the AC INPUT
receptacle on the back of the unit.
NOTE
: Should you move your RC-1070 am-
plifier to another country, it is possible to
reconfigure your amplifier for use on a different line voltage. Do not attempt to perform
this conversion yourself. Opening the enclosure of the RC-1070 exposes you to dangerous voltages. Consult a qualified service
person or the Rotel factory service department
for information.
If you are going to be away from home for
an extended period of time such as a monthlong vacation, it is a sensible precaution to
unplug your audio and video components while
you are away.
POWER/STANDBY Switch Power Indicator
The Power Indicator light above the STANDBY
button is always illuminated when the RC-1070
is connected to a live AC outlet. When the
front panel STANDBY button or remote control POWER button is pressed, the RC-1070
is turned on. The LISTENING control indicator lights and VOLUME CONTROL indicator
light will illuminate. Pressing either button again
will put the RC-1070 in standby mode and these
indicator lights are turned off.
Auxiliary Power Outlets (North American version)
The RC-1070 has two switched outlets on the
back panel. Power is available from these
outlets when the RC-1070 is turned on. These
outlets can provide up to a total of 400 watts.
They are appropriate for supplying power to
signal sources, such as CD players, tuners, or
tape decks. They should not be used for power
amplifiers. Connecting components that will
draw more than 400 watts to these outputs
could damage the RC-1070.
NOTE
: Do not connect a power amplifier to
the auxiliary power outlets on the RC-1070.
Power amplifiers often draw more power than
these outlets can provide.
12V TRIGGER Connection
Several Rotel amplifiers can be turned on and
off using a 12 volt trigger signal. This connection
provides this 12 volt trigger signal. When the
RC-1070 is activated, a 12 volt DC signal
appears at this connector and will turn on an
amplifier. When the RC-1070 is put in
STANDBY mode, the trigger signal is interrupted
and the amplifier will be turned off.
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Audio Controls
The following controls are used to operate the
RC-1070.
VOLUME Control
Turn the front panel VOLUME control clockwise to increase the volume, or counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Alternatively, press
the VOL buttons on the remote control to adjust the volume up or down
CONTOUR Selector
Instead of conventional tone controls, the
RC-1070 has a front-panel CONTOUR control which selects one of five available settings.
Each setting provides a fixed frequency contour as follows:
OFF: the tone contour circuits are bypassed
to ensure the purest possible sound.
L-1: moderate increase in bass frequencies
(typically +3dB @ 100Hz).
L-2: more increase in bass frequencies (typically +4dB @ 100Hz).
H: moderate increase in high frequencies
(+3dB @ 10kHz).
LH: combination of L-2 bass and H high frequency increases.
LISTENING Selector
The setting of the LISTENING selector controls
which of the input signals goes to the main
outputs and onto the power amplifier – or, more
simply, which source is heard. Turn the front
panel control to the source you want to hear,
or press the corresponding button on the
RR-AT92 remote.
NOTE
: The AUX1 button on the remote dupli-
cates the function of the front panel AUX button.
RECORDING Selector
The RC-1070 can record from any input source
(except TAPE 2) to a recorder connected to
TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 outputs. To select an input
source for recording, turn the RECORDING
control on the front-panel to the desired source.
This selection is independent of the source
selected for listening. While recording, you
may still select a different source using the
LISTENING selector.
If you have a three-head recorder or a DAT
recorder that allows simultaneous read and
write operation, you can monitor your recording
by setting the LISTENING switch to the TAPE
1 or TAPE 2 position.
NOTE
: If you select TAPE 1 with the RECORD-
ING control, the recording signal will only
be available at the TAPE 2 recording outputs,
not the TAPE 1 outputs. To dub a tape, select
TAPE 1 and record to the tape deck connected
to the TAPE 2 outputs.
MUTE Button
To temporarily mute the sound of the system
press the MUTE button on the RR-AT92 remote.
Press the button again to return the sound
volume to the original level. The LED in the
volume control will flash when the unit is muted.
PHONES Output
The PHONES output allows you to connect
headphones for private listening. This output
accepts standard stereo phone (1/4”) plugs.
If your headphones have another type of plug,
such as a 1/8” mini-plug, you will need an
adapter plug. Contact your authorized Rotel
dealer, to get the correct adapter plug.
NOTE
: Plugging in headphones does not cut
off the signal to the outputs. In most instances,
you should turn off the power amplifier when
listening to headphones.
Specifications
Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz-20 kHz)
< 0.006%
Intermodulation Distortion
< 0.006% at 1V output (60 Hz:7 kHz, 4:1)
Input Sensitivity/Impedance
Line Level: 150 mV/24 kOhms
Phono (MM): 1.2mV/68k ohms
Output Level/Impedance
1V/100 Ohms
Usable Headphone Impedance
8 – 2,000 Ohms
Frequency Response
Line Level: 4Hz – 100kHz, +0, -3dB
Phono: 20Hz – 20kHz, ±0.5dB
Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF “A” weighted)
Line Level: 95 dB
Phono: 70 dB
Phono Overload:
70mV
Power Requirements
USA: 115 Volts, 60 Hz
CE: 230 Volt, 50 Hz
Power Consumption
10 Watts
Dimensions (W x H x D)
430 x 92 x 344 mm
17” x 3
5/8” x 135/8”
Weight (net)
5.4 kg, 11.9 lbs.
All specifications are accurate at the time of
printing.
Rotel reserves the right to make improvements
without notice.
Rotel and the Rotel HiFi logo are registered
trademarks of The Rotel Co, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan.
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The Rotel Co. Ltd.
10-10 Shinsen-Cho
Shibuya-Ku
Tokyo 150-0045
Phone: +81 3-5458-5325
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Japan
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USA
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England
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Germany
www.rotel.com
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