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RCD-1520
Stereo Compact Disc Player
Owner’s Manual
Register your product at
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Important Safety Instructions
RCD-1520 Stereo Compcat Disc Player
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. 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.
Do not use this unit near water.
You must allow a minimum 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.
WARNING: The rear panel power cord connector is the mains
power disconnect device. The apparatus must be located in an
open area that allows access to the cord connector.
The unit must be connected to a power supply only of the type
and voltage specified on the rear panel. (USA: 120 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. A polarized plug has two blades, with
one wider than the other. A grounding plug has two blades plus
a third grounding prong. These are provided for your safety.
Do not defeat grounding and/or polarization safety provisions.
If the supplied plug does not fit your outlet, please consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Do not use
extension cords.
The main plug of the power cordset is a disconnect device of the
apparatus. In order to completely disconnect the apparatus from
the supply mains, the main plug of the power cordset should
be unplugged from the mains (AC) outlet. The stand-by LED
indicator will not be lit up to show the power cord is unplugged.
The disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
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 the cord exits
the back of the unit.
The power cord should be unplugged from the wall outlet during
a lightning storm or if the unit is to be left unused for a long
period of time.
Use only accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with a cart, stand, rack, bracket
or shelf system recommended by Rotel. Use
caution when moving the unit in a stand or
rack to avoid injury from a tip-over.
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
Rotel products are designed to comply with
international directives on the Restriction of
Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in electrical and
electronic equipment and the disposal of Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The
crossed wheelie bin symbol indicates compliance
and that the products must be appropriately
recycled or processed in accordance with these
directives.
This symbol means that this unit is double
insulated. An earth connection is not required.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. DANGER: Visible laser
radiation when open and
interlock failed or bypassed.
Avoid direct exposure to beam.
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the player; leave all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fires, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
3. Do not touch the power cord or plug with wet hands.
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ROTEL RCD-1520
ROTEL RA-1520
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
MODEL NO. RCD-1520
POWER CONSUMPTION : 25W
Figure 3: Analog Outputs
Figure 4: Digital Outputs
RCD-1520
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
MODEL NO. RCD-1520
POWER CONSUMPTION : 25W
DIGITAL INPUT
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Important Notes
When making connections be sure to:
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✔ 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.
It is also recommended that you:
✔ Turn the volume control of the amplifi er all the way down before the amplifi er is turned on or off.
ROTEL RCD-1520
D/A CONVERTER
ROTEL RA-1520
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Contents
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
A Few Precautions 6
Placement 6
Control Identifi cation 6
AC Power and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
AC Power Input [ 6
Power Switch and Power Indicator 1 and Remote On and Off Buttons A 6
Output Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Analog Outputs y 7
Digital Output u 7
12 Volt Trigger Input p 7
EXT REMOTE IN Jack o 7
Computer I/O Connector i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Infrared Remote Control 8 7
Display 5 7
Disc Slot = 7
Transport Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
PLAY Button
STOP Button
PAUSE Button
TRACK Buttons
DIRECT ACCESS Buttons F 8
SEARCH Buttons
EJECT Button
Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
PROGRAM Button
REVIEW Button
CLEAR Button H 9
RANDOM Button
REPEAT Button
SCAN Button
TIME Button
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power Indicator Is Not Lit 10
Fuse Replacement 10
No Sound 10
Specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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About Rotel
Our story began nearly 50 years ago. Over the decades, we have
received hundreds of awards for our products and satisfi ed hundreds
of thousands of people who take their entertainment seriously - like
you!
Rotel was founded by a family whose passionate interest in music
led them to manufacture high-fi delity components of uncompromising
quality. 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.
Rotel’s engineers work as a close team, listening to, and fi ne tuning,
each new product until it reaches their exacting musical standards.
They are free to choose components from around the world in order to
make that product the best they can. You are likely to fi nd capacitors
from the United Kingdom and Germany, semiconductors from Japan or
the United States, while toroidal power transformers are manufactured
in Rotel’s own factory.
We all have concerns about our environment. And, as more and more
electronics are produced and later discarded, it is especially important
for a manufacturer to do all it can to engineer products that have a
minimum negative impact on landfi ll sites and water tables.
At Rotel, we are proud to do our part. We have reduced the lead
content in our electronics by using special ROHS solder, while our new
Class D (not digital) amplifi ers are up to fi ve times more effi cient than
our legacy designs and still deliver power and performance. These
products run cool, give minimum wasted energy, are good for the
environment and give better sound too.
Finally, we have printed this brochure on recycled paper stock.
While we understand that these are small fi rst steps, they are still
important ones. And we continue to pursue new methods and
materials for a cleaner and greener manufacturing process.
All of us at Rotel thank you for buying this product. We are sure it will
bring you many years of enjoyment.
About the RCD-1520
Simply stated, the RCD-1520 is designed to do one thing—deliver
the most detailed, nuanced sound from every disc. Whether it is a
conventional CD, or an MP3 or WMA encoded disc, the RCD-1520
will faithfully reproduce all that is recorded on the disc.
While the RCD-1520 was under development. The design team
went far beyond the usual measurable technical performance
characteristics. Listening panels spent hundreds of hours fi ne tuning
the audio performance, choosing the components that produced the
best sound, that would “release the emotion in the music”. Whatever
the artist and recording engineers put on the disc, the RCD-1520 will
deliver.
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RCD-1520 Stereo Compcat Disc Player
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 specifi cally 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. When
used in a high-quality audio system, your Rotel CD player will provide
years of enjoyment.
Getting Started
A Few Precautions
Please read this manual carefully. In addition to installation and operating
instructions, it provides valuable information on various RCD-1520
system confi gurations as well as general information that will help you get
optimum performance from 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.
Save the RCD-1520 shipping carton and all enclosed packing material
for future use. Shipping or moving the RCD-1520 in anything other
than the original packing material may result in severe damage that is
not covered by the warranty.
AC Power and Control
AC Power Input [
Your RCD-1520 is confi gured at the factory for the proper AC voltage
in the country where you purchased it, either 120 volts or 230 volts.
The AC line confi guration is noted on a decal on the back panel.
Note: Should you move your CD player to another country, it may
be possible to reconfigure it for use on a different line voltage. Do not
attempt to perform this conversion yourself. Opening the enclosure of
the RCD-1520 exposes you to dangerous voltages. Consult a qualified
service person or the Rotel factory service department for information.
The RCD-1520 should be plugged directly into a 2-pin polarized wall
outlet or into the switched outlet on another component in your audio
system. Do not use an extension cord.
Be sure the power switch on the front panel of the RCD-1520 is turned
off (in the “out” position). Then, connect the supplied power cord to
the AC power receptacle on the rear of the unit and the AC power
outlet.
If you are going to be away from home for an extended period of time
such as a month-long vacation, it is a sensible precaution to unplug
your CD player (as well as other audio and video components) while
you are away.
Fill out and send in the owner’s registration card packed with the
RCD-1520. Also be sure to 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 required.
Placement
Use common sense when placing the RCD-1520 in a cabinet or when
stacking other equipment. Make sure that the shelf or cabinet can
support its weight. Do not stack components on top of the RCD-1520.
Avoid placing the unit where it may be subject to excessive heat
such as on top of a large power amplifi er or near a heat register. For
best performance, avoid placing the unit where it may be subject to
vibration, such as near a speaker.
Control Identifi cation
The cover of this manual has a fold out panel that shows illustrations
of the front and rear panels and the RR-D97 remote control. Each item
in the illustrations is identifi ed with a call out. Throughout this manual
the items referred to in the text are identifi ed by the corresponding
call out. The items on the front and rear panels are identifi ed with
a number call out, such a 1. The items on the remote control are
labeled with a letter call out, such as A.
Power Switch and Power Indicator 1 and
Remote On and Off Buttons
The Power switch is located on the front panel of your CD player. To
turn the CD player on, push the switch in. The ring around the switch
and the Display will light up, indicating that the CD player is turned
on. To turn the CD player off, push the button again and return it to the
“out” position.
When the Power switch is in the On position, the remote control ON
and OFF buttons may be used to activate the CD player or put it in
Standby mode. In Standby mode the ring around the power switch
remains lit, but the display is turned off.
Note: If you are using a switched outlet to turn on and off your CD
player, you should leave the power switch in the “on” position. When
AC power is applied to the unit, it will power up in fully active mode.
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Output Connections
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.
Note: To prevent loud noises that could damage your speakers, turn
off all the system components when you make any signal connections.
Analog Outputs y
[See Figure 3 for wiring illustration]
A pair of standard RCA jacks supplies an analog output signal from
the RCD-1520 to the source inputs of an audio preamplifi er, integrated
amplifi er, or receiver.
Select high quality audio interconnect cables. Connect the left and
right channel outputs of the RCD-1520 to the corresponding inputs on
the preamplifi er or other component.
Digital Output u
[See Figure 4 for wiring illustration]
If you are using an outboard D/A converter or other digital processor,
you will need an unprocessed digital data stream from the RCD-1520.
Using a standard 75 ohm coax digital cable, connect the RCD-1520’s
digital output to the digital input connector on the outboard D/A
converter.
When playing CD-DA, MP3 and WMA discs the Digital Output
provides a PCM data stream. When a dts-CD is played a dts data
stream is provided.
Note: When an HDCD disc is played “HDCD” appears in the
display. However the analog output is not HDCD decoded.
12 Volt Trigger Input p
The RCD-1520 can be activated by a 12 volt trigger signal. The
trigger input accepts any control signal (AC or DC) ranging from 3
volts to 30 volts. When a cable is connected to the 12V input and a
trigger signal is present, the RCD-1520 is activated. When the trigger
signal is turned off, the unit goes into standby mode. The front panel
power indicator remains lit, but the display goes dark and the unit will
not operate.
NOTE: When using the 12V Trigger feature, leave the POWER button
in the ON position.
Computer I/O Connector i
The RCD-1520 can be operated from a personal computer running
audio system control software from third-party developers. This control
is accomplished by sending the operating codes normally sent by the
RR-D97 remote control over a hard-wired network connection from the
computer.
The COMPUTER I/O input provides the necessary connection on the
back panel. It accepts standard RJ-45 8-pin modular plugs, such as
those commonly used in 10-BaseT UTP Ethernet cabling.
For additional information on the connections, software, and operating
codes for computer control of the RCD-1520, contact your authorized
Rotel dealer.
Operation
The RCD-1520 can be operated using its front panel buttons or from
corresponding buttons on the supplied infrared remote control. Specifi c
instructions for each of these controls are detailed below. Most of
the buttons are duplicated on the front panel and on the IR remote
control. However, there are a few exceptions where the buttons are
only available on one or the other. These exceptions are noted in the
instructions.
Infrared Remote Control 8
Before using the IR remote control, it is necessary to install two “UM-4/
AAA” batteries (supplied). Remove the plastic cover on the back of
the IR remote, install the batteries (observing the + and – polarity
indications), and reinstall the cover.
To use the IR remote control, aim it at the IR sensor 8 located in the
lower left corner of the RCD-1520 front panel.
Display 5
A lighted Display on the front panel of the RCD-1520 provides useful
information about the status of the unit, activation of special features,
and track/time information for the disc being played. Each of these
indicators is described in the detailed operating instructions that
follow.
Disc Slot =
A disc slot located in the center of the RCD-1520, accepts the disc and
pulls it into the disc transport. Insert the disc label-side up. After the
disc is loaded the display shows the number of tracks on the disc.
EXT REMOTE IN Jack o
This 3.5mm mini-jack receives command codes from industry-standard
infrared receivers (Xantech, etc.) via hard-wired connections. This
feature could prove useful when the unit is installed in a cabinet and
the front-panel sensor is blocked. Consult your authorized Rotel dealer
for information on these external repeaters and the proper wiring of a
jack to fi t the mini-jack receptacle.
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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.
PLAY Button
After the disc is loaded, press the PLAY / button to start playing the
disc. The number of the track being played and the elapsed time will
be shown in the display, along with the PLAY indicator. Normally, the
disc will start playing with the fi rst track. However, you can select a
different track using the TRACK buttons or the DIRECT ACCESS buttons
(see below) before pressing the PLAY button to start playing a different
selection.
STOP Button
Press the STOP . button once to stop disc play. Press the PLAY /
button to resume disc play where it was stopped. If the STOP .
button is press twice, disc play stops, the display shows STOP and
programmed selections are deleted (see below). When the PLAY /
button is press after pressing the STOP . button twice, the disc begins
playing from the fi rst track.
PAUSE Button
The PAUSE , button is used to temporarily suspend play. The disc
continues to spin and play will be resumed from the current position.
The PAUSE indicator will light in the Display. To resume playing the
disc, press the PLAY button.
TRACK Buttons
These buttons are used to select tracks on the disc. When a disc is
playing, pressing the } TRACK button advances to the beginning of
the next track. Pressing the { TRACK button returns to the beginning
of the current track. Pressing { TRACK twice quickly in succession
returns to the beginning of the previous track. The new track number
appears in the Display.
These buttons are also used to select a track before pressing the PLAY
button or when memorizing tracks for the PROGRAM play mode (see
below). These selections are made by continuously pressing the TRACK
buttons until the desired track is reached.
In PROGRAM mode, the TRACK buttons advance or reverse to the next
track in the memorized selection list.
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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. The number of the selected track will appear in the main
numeric area at the center of the Display.
The DIRECT ACCESS buttons may also be used to memorize tracks in
PROGRAM mode (see PROGRAM Button section).
SEARCH Buttons
The ] and [ buttons fast forward or fast reverse through the disc
that is playing. One press of the ] or [ button will fast forward
or fast reverse at 2X normal speed. Pressing the ] or [ button
repeatedly will fast forward or fast reverse at 4X, then 8X, 16X
and 32X normal speed. One more press of the ] or [ button, or
pressing the Play / button, returns the RCD-1520 to normal speed
play. While the buttons are pressed, you will hear high-speed audio.
EJECT Button
When a disc is inserted into the front panel Disc Slot = it is pulled
into the disc transport. To eject the disc press the EJECT button on the
front panel 6 or the remote control N.
If you accidentally press either of these buttons, press the button again
to re-load the disc.
Additional Features
These convenience features add extra functionality to the RCD-1520,
including the ability to memorize a group of tracks to be played, to
repeat a disc, a program, or a track over and over, to play the tracks
on a disc in random order, to automatically play the fi rst 10 seconds
of each track, and to select from several available time displays.
PROGRAM Button
This button, labeled PROG, allows you to memorize more than
20 tracks on the current disc for playback in a specifi c order. For
example, you could instruct the RCD-1520 to play track 5, followed by
track 3, followed by track 8.
Note: Programmed play lists cannot be set up with MP3 and WMA
discs.
To begin a program:
DIRECT ACCESS Buttons F
(remote only)
These eleven numeric buttons (labeled 1 through 0 and >10) are used
to directly access a track from the IR remote control instead of stepping
through the tracks using the TRACK buttons.
The fi rst ten tracks on a disc can be selected by pressing the
corresponding button. For example, to play the third track, press the 3
button on the remote control. To play track 10 press the 0 button.
1. Insert a disc in the front panel slot. The RCD-1520 will read the
contents of the disc. You may press the PLAY / button if you would
like to listen to the tracks while you program them.
2. Press the PROGRAM button on the front panel or the remote
control. The PROGRAM indicator will light up in the Display,
along with “P:00” indicating that the unit is waiting for the first
track to be memorized.
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3. To program tracks from the handheld remote control, enter the
first track number using the DIRECT ACCESS
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.
4. To program tracks from the front panel, select the first track
number using the TRACK
tracks, select them with the TRACK buttons, pressing the
PROGRAM button after each selection.
Once you have memorized a play list, the RCD-1520 remains in
PROGRAM mode until you eject the disc or press the STOP button
twice in succession. If you press the PLAY button, the memorized
program will play instead of the entire disc, starting with the fi rst
selection in the memorized list.
When a PROGRAM has been memorized, most functions that would
normally affect the entire disc operate on just the memorized program.
For example, the TRACK buttons advance to the next track in the
memorized program, not the next track on the disc. Likewise, the
REPEAT button (see below) continuously plays the memorized program,
not the entire disc.
Note: The Random Play feature cannot be used when using the
Programmed Play feature.
REVIEW Button
This button is used to review the memorized tracks in Program Play
mode. Press the button and the fi rst memorized track number and
“Prog Review” will appear in the Display. Pressing the REVIEW button
again while the track number is displayed will continue the review
sequence, showing the next memorized track. Continue pressing the
REVIEW button to see the complete memorized track list.
If the REVIEW button is not press again, after 5 seconds the review
process is terminated and the unit resumes whatever mode it was in
before you started the review process or resumes Program Play with
the current track.
You may remove a selection from the Program Play list during the
review procedure using the CLEAR button, as described below.
buttons. To memorize additional
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CLEAR Button H
(remote only)
This button allows you to remove a track selection from the memorized
program play list during the review procedure described above.
Follow the review procedure until the desired track number appears.
Then, instead of pressing the REVIEW button to continue, remove
the track by pressing the CLEAR button while the track number is
displayed. You may then continue the review procedure.
RANDOM Button
This instructs the CD player to play tracks from the entire disc in
random order. Once all of the selections have been played once, the
disc will stop playing, unless the REPEAT Button (see below) has been
engaged, in which case the random play will continue until the STOP
button is pressed. When the RANDOM button is engaged, the icon
appears in the Display.
REPEAT Button
This button allows you to repeat the current track or the entire disc
continuously until the feature is cancelled by disengaging the REPEAT
button or pressing STOP. The REPEAT button steps sequentially through
the available options. Press the button once and the RCD-1520 will
repeat just the current track. The icon appears in the Display. Press
the button a second time and the RCD-1520 will repeat the entire disc.
A second icon appears in the Display. Press the button a third time
to cancel the REPEAT function.
As noted above, REPEAT can be used in conjunction with the
RANDOM play feature. The REPEAT and RANDOM play combination
can also be used when playing CD-DA discs.
Note: The REPEAT function is automatically cancelled when the disc
is ejected
SCAN Button
This feature automatically plays the fi rst ten seconds of each track on
the disc (or the memorized program). To activate the feature, press the
SCAN button. The icon appears in the Display. To stop scanning and
resume normal operation at the current track, press the SCAN button
again or press the PLAY /
The RANDOM and INTRO play combination can also be used when
playing CD-DA discs.
TIME Button
Normally, the RCD-1520 displays the elapsed time of the currently
playing track. The TIME button allows you to see alternative time
displays. Pressing the button once displays the time remaining in
the current track, which counts down as the track continues playing.
Pressing the button a second time displays the time remaining on
the entire disc (or memorized program). When the alternative time
displays are selected an “R” icon appears in the display. Pressing the
button a third time reverts to the standard elapsed time display.
Note: When playing MP3 and WMA discs, only the regular elapsed
time and the time remaining in the current track can be displayed.
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Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
Intermodulation Distortion
Frequency Response
Channel Balance
Phase Linearity
Channel Separation
Signal to Noise Ratio
Dynamic Range
Digital to Analog Converters
Speed Accuracy, Wow & Flutter
Maximum Audio Line Output
Output Impedance
Digital Output Level
Digital Output Impedance
Power Requirements
USA Version
European Version
Power Consumption
Dimensions
Front Panel Height
Weight
Troubleshooting
Most diffi culties in audio systems are the result of incorrect
connections, or improper control settings. If you encounter problems,
isolate the area of the diffi culty, check the control settings, determine
the cause of the fault and make the necessary changes. If you are
unable to get sound from the RCD-1520, refer to the suggestions for
the following conditions:
Power Indicator Is Not Lit
The Power Indicator and the basic items in the Display window should
be lit whenever the RCD-1520 is plugged into the wall power outlet
and the Power button is pushed in. If it does not light, test the power
outlet with another electrical device, such as a lamp. Be sure the
power outlet being used is not controlled by a switch that has been
turned off.
Fuse Replacement
If another electrical device works when plugged into the power outlet,
but the Power Indicator and the Display still will not light when the
RCD-1520 is plugged into the wall outlet, it indicates that the internal
power fuse may have blown. If you believe this has happened, contact
your authorized Rotel dealer to get the fuse replaced.
RCD-1520 Stereo Compcat Disc Player
No Sound
Check the cables between the RCD-1520 and the amplifi er inputs
to be sure they are connected properly. Be sure the amplifi er input
that the RCD-1520 is selected. Be sure the tape monitor system of
the amplifi er has not been activated. Check the wiring between the
amplifi er and the speakers.
Specifi cations
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise 0.0045% @ 1kHz
Intermodulation Distortion 0.0045% @ 1kHz
Frequency Response (±0.5 dB) 20-20,000 Hz
Channel Balance ± 0.5 dB
Phase Linearity ± 0.5 degree
Channel Separation > 98 dB @ 1kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio > 100dB
Dynamic Range > 96 dB
Digital to Analog Converters Wolfson
Speed Accuracy, Wow & Flutter Quartz Crystal Precision
Maximum Audio Line Output 2V RMS
Output Impedance 100 Ohms
Digital Output Level (coax) 0.5 Volt, Peak to Peak
Digital Output Impedance 75 Ohms
Power Requirements
USA Version AC 120V, 60 Hz
European Version AC 230V, 50 Hz
Power Consumption 20 Watts
Dimensions (W x H x D) 17 x 4 x 125/8 inches
431 x 99 x 320 mm
Front Panel Height (for rack mount) 2U / 31/2 inches / 88.1 mm
Weight (net) 6.5 kg, 14.3 lb.
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
Japan
Rotel of America
54 Concord Street
North Reading, MA 01864-2699
USA
Phone: +1 978-664-3820
Fax: +1 978-664-4109
Rotel Europe
Dale Road
Worthing, West Sussex BN11 2BH
England
Phone: + 44 (0)1903 221 761
Fax: +44 (0)1903 221 525
Rotel Deutschland
Vertrieb: B&W Group Germany GmbH
Kleine Heide 12
D-33790 Halle/Westf., Deutschland
Tel.: 05201 / 87170
Fax: 05201 / 73370
E-Mail: info@bwgroup.de
www.rotel-hifi .de
www.rotel.com
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