ROTEL RCX-1500 User Manual [fr]

RCX-1500

STANDBY

FM	DAB i-RADIO	QUEUE	SELECT	PREV
CD	NETWORK USB	BACK	REPLY	NEXT
AUX 1	AUX 2

PHONES

EJECT

RCX-1500

Stereo Compact Disc Receiver

Receptor Estereofónico con Reproductor de Discos Compactos Incorporado Ampli-tuner lecteur de CD

Owner’s Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel de l’utilisateur

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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

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.

DAB

English

Notice

The COMPUTER I/O connection should be handled by authorized persons only.

FCC Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Important Safety Instructions

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.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Caution

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following to conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: Call the CATV system or antenna installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC. This provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular , speciﬁes that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. See installation diagram.

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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 cord set is a disconnect device of the apparatus. In order to completely disconnect the apparatus from the supply mains, the main plug of the power cord set 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.

Main plug is used as the main disconnect device and shall remain ready accessible.

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.

This apparatus shall be connected to a main socket outlet with a protective earth connection.

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.

Use Class 2 wiring for speaker connections to ensure proper installation and minimize the risk of electrical shock.

Immediately stop using the component and have it inspected and/or serviced by a qualified service agency if:

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The batteries in remote control shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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Figure 1: Controls and Connections

	RCX-1500
	STANDBY
	FM	DAB i-RADIO		QUEUE	SELECT	PREV
	CD	NETWORK	USB	BACK	REPLY	NEXT
	AUX 1	AUX 2
	PHONES			EJECT
				EJECT
A	B
	C			I

D E F G H J

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OFF		ON
MUTE	VOLUME
	-	+
QUEUE		SETUP
BACK		REPLY
	SEL
DIM		EXIT

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0>10 MEM

REPT	SCAN		RANDOM
TIME	CLEAR	REV	PROG
FM	DAB	i-RADIO	CD
NETWORK	USB	AUX 1	AUX 2

RR-CX91

Button Series Function Explanation

,: STANDBY mode button, are used to switch the STANDBY mode on or off.

:Source selection buttons, are used to switch your desire source.

:Back to upper level menu

:Call out preset/memorized list of tracks, songs, stations, etc against speciﬁed mode.

:To call out special Internet Radio menu on Internet Radio mode.

,: Navigation keys and conﬁrm buttons, are used to navigate and enter menus.

:Playback buttons,are used mainly control the playback under USB and CD mode. It has speciﬁed functions against speciﬁed modes.

:Numeric buttons , offer alternated numeric related selection.

:Extra functionality buttons, are used to set individual machine’s conﬁguration and make it more convenience for your using.

:Volume control buttons.

Front & Rear Interfaces

: USB socket, is used to connect with USB music storage devices, such as MP3, USB stick Mobile,iPod/iPhone etc , can be connected directly or through USB adaptor.

	: PHONE jack, is used to connect with 3.5mm headphone.
	: Antenna connector, is used to connect with supplied DAB/FM antenna
	: Analog AUX input jacks, are used to connect with other device’s analog signal output
	: PRE OUT jacks, are used to connect with other ampliﬁer’s input and send
	analog signal to the ampliﬁer.
	: Ethernet sockets, is used to connect with supplied Wi-Fi dongle or USB LAN adaptor.
	: Digital AUX input jacks, are used to connect with other device’s digital signal output
	: Computer I/O sockets, is used to connect with computer to upgrade this device ﬁrmware
	: Speaker connectors, are used to directly connect with speakers.
	: Power connector, is used to connect with AC mains and outlet.

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Figure 2: Hook-up Illustration

RCX-1500

STANDBY

FM	DAB i-RADIO	QUEUE	SELECT	PREV
CD	NETWORK USB	BACK	REPLY	NEXT
AUX 1	AUX 2

PHONES

EJECT

WI -

DONGLE

AMPLIFIER

DIGITAL AUDIO DEVICE

OUTPUT

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.

It is also recommended that you:

Turn the volume control of the ampliﬁer all the way down before the ampliﬁer is turned on or off.

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Figure 1:	Controls and Connections	4-5
Figure 2:	Hook-up Illustration	6

Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

About Rotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Features	8
A Few Precautions	8
Placement	8

Overview – the Rotel internet radio tuners/digital gateway products. . . . . . . . . . 9

DAB and FM radio	9
Internet radio	9
Network access	9
The Rotelradio website – managing your stations	9
Playback from iPods, mp3 players and ﬂash drives	9
Playback from network servers	9
AC Power and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
AC Power Input	10

SETTINGS OVERVIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Conﬁgure “My Stuff”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Conﬁgure “My Stations” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Conﬁgure “My Streams” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

CD Control Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

PLAY Button	17
STOP Button	17
PAUSE Button	17
TRACK Buttons	17
DIRECT ACCESS Buttons	17
SEARCH Buttons	18
EJECT Button	18
Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
PROGRAM Button	18
REVIEW Button	19
CLEAR Button	19
RANDOM Button	19
REPEAT Button	19
SCAN Button	19
TIME Button	19

Standby Switch and Indicator Light	10	Remote Unit Advanced Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Connection Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10	Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
USB Connection	10	Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
PHONES Connection	10	Speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
DAB/FM Broadcasting	10
ANALOG INPUT-AUX 2	10
PRE OUT	10
Network Connection	10
DIGITAL INPUT-AUX 1	10
Computer I/O	10
Speaker Connections	10
Speaker Selection	10
Speaker Wire Selection	10
Polarity and Phasing	11
Speaker Wire Connections	11
Internet Radio Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
What you need before starting	11
First Time Connection To The Network	11
Choosing A Radio Station	12
Internet Radio Station Playing	12
Storing a radio station in a preset	12
Playing a preset radio station	12
Media Player Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
UPnP Servers	13
Setting up UPnP Server in PC	13
Play media ﬁles using UPnP Server.	13
Clear Queue	14
Playback Mode	14
iPod/USB Connection Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
USB Storage Device Connection	14
iPod/iPhone Connection	14
PlayBack Control Buttons	14
FM RADIO Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
FM Radio Station Playing	15
Storing a radio station in a preset	15
Playing a preset radio station	15
DAB RADIO Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
DAB Radio Station Playing	15
Storing a DAB station in a preset	15
Playing a preset DAB station	15
Radio Station Presets	15

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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 satisﬁed hundreds of thousands of people who take their entertainment seriouslylike you!

Rotel was founded by a family whose passionate interest in music led them to manufacture high-ﬁdelity 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 ﬁne 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 ﬁnd 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 landﬁll 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) ampliﬁers are up to ﬁve times more efﬁcient 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 ﬁrst 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.

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RCX-1500 CD Receiver. When used in a high-quality music or home theater system, your Rotel CD Receiver will provide years of musical enjoyment.

Features

UÊ Wireless or wire connection to access internet radio.

UÊ Access LAN PCs and music with ‘Media Player’ Mode

UÊ Connect with iPod/MP3/media music player for home enjoyment.

UÊ Listen to DAB, FM broadcasting station.

UÊ Playback of conventional CD, MP3 or WMA encoded disc.

UÊ Two ampliﬁer channels at 100 watts per channel.

A Few Precautions

Please read this manual carefully. In addition to basic installation and operating instructions, it provides valuable information on various RCX1500 system conﬁgurations 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 RCX-1500 shipping carton and all enclosed packing material for future use. Shipping or moving the RCX-1500 in anything other than the original packing material may result in severe damage to your unit.

Fill out and send in the owner’s registration card packed with the RCX1500. 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 ever required.

Placement

Place the RCX-1500 on a solid, level surface away from sunlight, heat, moisture, or vibration.

Don’t stack other components or objects on top of the RCX-1500. Don’t let any liquid fall into the unit.

Note the weight and size of the RCX-1500. If placing the unit on a shelf, cabinet or rack, make sure the full weight of the RCX-1500 can be supported.

The RCX-1500 generates heat during normal operation. Do not block ventilation openings. Allow a minimum of 10 cm or 4 inches of unobstructed space around the unit. If installed in a cabinet, make sure that there is adequate ventilation.

English

Overview – the Rotel internet radio tuners/ digital gateway products.

This product does not operate without the Wi-Fi or Wired dongle being connected. We recommend that you read this introduction ﬁrst. FAQs will be found on the Rotel website www.rotel.com/NA/support/FAQ.htm

This Rotel product brings together conventional radio reception facilities for FM and DAB, plus from the world of computers the ability to access literally thousands of radio stations available on the internet. In addition to this, this new range of Rotel tuners/digital gateways offers the facility to interface with personal audio players (iPods and mp3 players) and your music ﬁles stored on a network server.

These notes expand on the ‘quick start’ notes later in this manual.

Firstly, it does not matter if a wired or Wi-Fi network is not available to use – however it is essential that the Wi-Fi or wired dongle is inserted into it’s socket on the rear panel of the product for it to work. Use an extension cable to relocate the dongle if space is limited at the rear of the tuner.

Each time that the product is turned on, it will be locked into search mode for about 15/20 seconds. Once this has being accomplished other radio modes can be used.

The USB input is active from turn on.

DAB and FM radio

This is the most conventional part of the product and if you have previous experience of tuning, memorizing and selecting radio stations from the present DAB and FM radio services you will be familiar with the way the tuner is operated to receive these services. All of this is explained under relevant quick start sections. Keep in mind to select the antenna (aerial) input socket to use, ﬁnd this option in the set-up menu. This does not obviate the need to install correctly designed antenna (aerials) to maximise reception on FM and DAB services.

Internet radio

Using internet radio requires the use of two additional services – access to the internet via a computer network and once this works a feed via one of the internet-based services which allows access to internet radio stations. This latter requirement is built into the tuner; we will deal with access to your network ﬁrst.

The next requirement is to enable your tuner to ‘log-on’ to your network and you allow this by entering the wireless ‘WEP key’ (or WPA, WPA2 key) appropriate to your network. It is likely that you will have used the key code when setting up a computer to log onto your network and it is often contained in the instructions for your router. This is a ﬁrst-time only setting, so just carefully scroll though the alpha-numeric characters selecting the correct upper or lower case characters to create your WEP key. When completed, scroll through to and select END or simply press the REPLY button to complete the process.

You can use the Previous and Next keys of the handset to help you enter this information. Do not confuse the letter ‘O’ with the numeral ‘0’.

When successfully logged on to your network, the tuner will automatically log in to the website where you to be able to select the area of the world that interests you and choose radio stations by country, genre and name.

Registering the radio at www.rotelradio.com will allow you to search for and save internet radio stations, as well as set up other music services when available for your region.

The Rotelradio website – managing your stations

Managing the thousands of radio stations available via the internet would be impossible without being able to organise and manage stations to suit your particular needs. Rotel have provided an easy way to accomplish this by means of a dedicated website where you can pre-select stations.

The URL for this site is http://rotelradio.com.

Like many websites you will need to register a user name and password in order to create an account on the site. Before you can do so, you will need to register the product on the site and there is a special registration key in the Rotel which you will need to copy to the website registration form. This registration key will be found under the settings>register menu. You need to be connected to the internet to access this one time only key.

After registration, the website will show the radio serial number of your Rotel unit. This is different from the serial number of your Rotel unit. The radio serial number can be found in the menu of the Rotel unit under Settings --> Version.

Note that to update the display of the Rotel to indicate your choices, you will need to power-cycle and re-select ‘internet radio’. Your new list of ‘My Stuff’ will be updated automatically.

Network access

The installation of computer networks are beyond the scope of these notes, so we assume that you have a working Wi-Fi network in your home. If you are using a wired network please refer to Network Conﬁg. under “Settings Overview” section. (Wired networks will provide the most reliable Ethernet streaming. Ethernet over powerline adaptors are available from 3rd parties if running an Ethernet cable is otherwise impractical.)

At start-up, the unit looks for Wi-Fi networks, and once the search has been completed you will ﬁnd one or more listed networks listed in the display to choose from. You need to select the network name which applies to your installation. This will have been assigned when your network was installed and is often pre-allocated by the router central to your network.

Playback from iPods, mp3 players and ﬂash drives

Most iPod and mp3 players can be plugged into the USB socket on the front panel to replay the music ﬁles stored within. The display will update to show the ﬁle structure and will list the ﬁles which can be played. Files copied to a standard ﬂash drive will also behave in the same way.

Playback from network servers

Music playback from computers conﬁgured as music servers provides another opportunity to link replay via the Rotel unit and thus make use of the audiophile decoding stages designed into these products.

As with internet radio, a prerequisite is a working network, plus the music server connected to it. Please follow the instructions shown under ‘Media Player Quick Start’ later in the manual.

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AC Power and Control

AC Power Input

Your RCX-1500 is conﬁgured at the factory for the proper AC line voltage in the country where you purchased it (USA: 120 volts/60 Hz, Europe: 230 volts/50 Hz). The AC line conﬁguration is noted on a label on the back panel.

The RCX-1500 is supplied with the proper AC power cord. Use only this cord or an exact equivalent. Do not modify the supplied cord. Do not use an extension cord.

Be sure the power switch on the front panel of the RCX-1500 is turned off. Then, plug one end of the cord into the AC power connector on the back panel of the ampliﬁer. Plug the other end into an appropriate AC outlet.

If you are going to be away from home for an extended period of time, it is a sensible precaution to unplug your receiver.

Standby Switch and Indicator Light

The Standby Switch is located on the left side of the front panel. The Standby Indicator ring will illuminate when the AC mains are connected. This indicates the unit is in Standby mode.

To turn the unit ON, push the Standby switch once, the front display will illuminate, indicating the unit is out of Standby mode and ready for operation.

Connection Overview

Before continuing further to other sections in the manual, please make sure all the cable connections are made properly. Refer to ﬁgure 2.

USB Connection

The socket on the front panel below the STANDBY switch is for USB connection. Music storage devices can be accessed by the RCX-1500 through this input. Music storage devices such as MP3 players, iPod, USB memory sticks or any other form of memory devices with USB interface can be connected to the RCX-1500 through the front USB socket. RCX1500 will automatically search music ﬁles from the connected storage device.

NOTE: RCX-1500 use USB 2.0 standard to access music files. The unit can playback music files stored on storage devices that are compliant with USB 2.0 standard. However, it will not operate with devices that require additional drivers.

NOTE: You must insert the Wi-Fi dongle (or wire adaptor) to the ETHERNET port on the rear panel. The unit will first search for available networks before allowing access to DAB and FM functions. If networks are not available, the unit will display “Network Error”. FM and DAB functions will operate normally after the initial network search.

ANALOG INPUT-AUX 2

The RCX-1500 can receive analog music signals from other sources, such as your CD players analog outputs. Connect the LEFT and RIGHT outputs of the source to the LEFT and RIGHT input of the AUX 2 Input.

PRE OUT

The RCX-1500 can send analog signals to a second ampliﬁer through the connectors labeled PRE OUT. Use this connection if you wish to use another power ampliﬁer to drive your speakers.

Network Connection

Connect the Rotel supplied USB Wi-Fi dongle to the USB port on the RCX1500 rear panel labeled ETHERNET. The RCX-1500 has been conﬁgured to work with the supplied USB Wi-Fi dongle. No additional software/ setup is required. The RCX-1500 is now ready to connect to your wireless LAN. Refer to Internet Radio section for detailed setup.

NOTE: Not all USB Wi-Fi/Wired dongles will operate with the RCX-1500. Please use the one supplied by Rotel.

DIGITAL INPUT-AUX 1

The RCX-1500 can play digital music signal from other sources, such as your CD player’s digital output. There are two connectors on the AUX 1 Digital Input area on the rear panel, labeled with coaxial and optical. Connect the coaxial or optical output of your source to the coaxial or optical input of the RCX-1500.

Computer I/O

This RCX-1500 can be operated from a computer with audio system control software from third-party developers. This control is accomplished by sending operating codes from the computer via a hard-wired RS-232 serial connection. In addition, RCX-1500 can be updated using special software from Rotel.

For additional information on the connections, cabling, software, and operating codes for computer control or updating of the unit, contact your authorized Rotel dealer.

Speaker Connections

Speaker Selection

The nominal impedance of the loudspeakers connected to each channel of the RCX-1500 should be no lower than 4 ohms.

PHONES Connection

The socket on the front panel below the USB socket is for headphones. Plug a 3.5mm headphone jack into the socket to listen to music through headphones. Connecting headphones will automatically turn off the output to the loudspeakers.

DAB/FM Broadcasting

Please use supplied indoor antenna to connect the DAB and FM connector on the rear panel. To receive the best FM signal, make sure there is enough room for the T-shaped indoor antenna to fully extend. Eyelets at both ends of the T allow tacking the antenna to a wall if desired. Experiment with different positions to maximize reception.

Speaker Wire Selection

Use insulated two-conductor stranded wire to connect the unit to the speakers. The size and quality of the wire can have an audible effect on the performance of the system. Standard speaker wire will work, but can result in lower output or diminished bass response, particularly over longer distances. In general, heavier wire will improve the sound. For best performance, you may want to consider special high-quality speaker cables. Your authorized Rotel dealer can help in selection of appropriate cables for your system.

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Polarity and Phasing

The polarity - the positive/negative orientation of the connections - for every speaker and ampliﬁer connection must be consistent so all the speakers will be in phase. If the polarity of one connection is mistakenly reversed, bass output will be very weak and stereo imaging degraded. All wire is marked so you can identify the two conductors. There may be ribs or a stripe on the insulation with different color conductors (copper and silver). There may be polarity indications printed on the insulation. Identify the positive and negative conductors and be consistent with every speaker and ampliﬁer connection.

Speaker Wire Connections

NOTE: The following text describes both binding post and banana plug connections. DO NOT use both connection methods in combination to connect multiple speakers.

The ampliﬁer has two sets of color coded terminals for each ampliﬁer channel. The speaker terminals accept bare wire, connector lugs, or “banana” type connectors (except in European Community countries where their use is not permitted).

Route the wires from the RCX-1500 to the speakers. Give yourself enough slack so you can move the components to allow access to the speaker connectors

NOTE: Be sure to note the location of the LEFT and RIGHT speaker terminals and connect your LEFT and RIGHT speakers to the correct outputs.

Internet Radio Quick Start

What you need before starting

Before you can use your Internet radio, you need the following:

UÊ A broadband Internet connection.

UÊ Access point to internet through wireless LAN. (wired LAN connection is also possible with a Rotel supplied USB Ethernet adaptor)

With wireless LAN connection, internet radio should work within 100 metres of the wireless access point, subject to the router/Wi-Fi gateway being placed in the optimum area for your location. The user can conﬁrm the WiFi Strength under the settings menu. (Network--->Settings-->WiFi Strength)

Make sure that your LAN is connected properly and is able to access the internet. To access internet radio stations an internet connection is required.

First Time Connection To The Network

Plug in the USB Wi-Fi dongle to the rear USB port and push the STANDBY button to power up this unit. The display on the front will light up and display:

... ...Starting		SCANNING NETWORK.. ...

If you are using banana plugs, connect them to the wires and then plug into the backs of the speaker connectors. When using banana plugs, the collars of the binding post terminals should be screwed in all the way (clockwise).

If you are using terminal lugs, connect them to the wires. If you are attaching bare wires directly to the speaker connectors, separate the wire conductors and strip back the insulation from the end of each conductor. Be careful not to cut into the wire strands. Unscrew (turn counterclockwise) the binding post collar. Place the connector lug around the shaft, or insert the bundled wire into the hole in the shaft. Turn the collars clockwise to clamp the connector lug or wire ﬁrmly in place.

NOTE: Make sure there are no loose wire strands that could touch adjacent wires or connectors.

After a few seconds, it will start to scan for network.

If it can not ﬁnd one the display will say:

NO NETWORK FOUND

When the radio ﬁnds your network, it displays the ESSID for the access point on the screen - this is a name that is allocated to the access point by the person who set up the network - for example:

< MY NETWORK >

It is possible, and in some locations highly likely, that your unit will ﬁnd more than one wireless access point if using wireless connection, in which case you can choose which one you want to connect to. Press the PREV, NEXT keys on the panel to see the ESSID for each access point the radio has found.

If the screen displays “Enter WEP key” or “Enter WPA key” then the network is using one of the encryption systems, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Please obtain the access code from the person who set up this wireless network, or check the user manual of your router for this information. Input the code into the unit to access the wireless LAN.

Note: If you would like to use a static IP address, or if the unit can not automatically get an IP address, then please see the ‘Network config’ section under the ‘Settings’ section at the end of the manual.

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Choosing A Radio Station

Once a network is found and the network connections made, The toplevel menu will be displayed, please select “Internet Radio”, the display will shows as

< Internet Radio	>	<	Location	>
Media Player			Genre
FM			Search
DAB

Now you can select internet radio stations to listen to through one of the options below.

<LOCATION> enables you to choose radio stations provided in the speciﬁc area and countries:

	Africa		<	XXX1 LIVE RADIO	>
<	America	>		XXX2 LIVE RADIO
	Asia			XXX3 LIVE RADIO
	Caribbean			XXX4 LIVE RADIO

1.Push the PREV, NEXT keys until the display shows the area and country you want, then press on the SELECT key.

2.Push the PREV, NEXT keys until the display highlights the desired station. Push SELECT key to select..

3.Wait until the unit connects to that station.

<GENRE> enables you to choose radio stations according to their content, for example Classic, Rock, Sport, News, etc.

	80S			XXX1 LIVE RADIO
<	90S	>	<	XXX2 LIVE RADIO	>
	Adult			XXX3 LIVE RADIO
	Adult contemporary			XXX4 LIVE RADIO

1.Push PREV, NEXT keys until the display highlights the type of content desired, then press SELECT key to select.

2.Push PREV, NEXT keys to highlight the station desired, then press SELECT key to select.

3.Wait until the radio connects to that station.

<SEARCH> enables you to search for a speciﬁed type of radio with a short keyword.

Station Name	xxx ART	xx Radio1
END <> A BCDEFGHIJKLNO	x ARTxx	xx Radio2
ART	ARTxxxx xx Radio3

Internet Radio Station Playing

After connecting to a station, the display will show station name, type of audio ﬁle and bit rate.

BBC RADIO		BBC RADIO
BUFFERING xx%		xxx kbPs WMA
		XX:XX

Storing a radio station in a preset (remote only)

While a radio station is playing, hold down the MEM button on the remote

control , then press a number	to assign, the display will show

BBC RADIO		Assign to Preset
xxx kbit WMA		#
M Preset #

Store this current radio station into the preset number, and you can store up to 30 preset radio stations for FM/DAB/Internet Radio.

Playing a preset radio station

While a radio station is playing, you can switch to other preset stations as below:

1. From the remote control, press number button of the preset number for desired station. Example, push “0”, then “3” for preset number 3, push “1” then “3” for preset number 13.

2. Press QUEUE button to call out preset number and corresponding station. Push PREV, NEXT keys to choose the station. The display will show as

01preset radio 1

02preset radio 2

>03 preset radio 3

04preset radio 4

Press QUEUE button again to exit the queue menu and back to playing status.

Note: You can review stored radio stations by using the Queue feature. This will help you avoid accidently overwriting a preset.

1.Push PREV, NEXT keys until the display moves to the character to input, then press the SELECT key to select.

2.Repeat step 1 to input the complete keyword. Select “END” or push REPLY key to conﬁrm the keyword.

3.The display will show stations which match the keyword.

4.Push PREV,NEXT keys to highlight the desired station, press SELECT key to select and connect to that station.

Note: Internet Radio stations and other music services can be easily set up at www.rotelradio.com

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Media Player Quick Start

The Media Player feature allows you to play audio ﬁles (AAC, AIFF, AU, FLAC (16 bit CD quality), MP3,WAV and WMA (except lossless)) and playlists (M3U) created by your computer’s Media Player, such as Window Media Player 11. It has been veriﬁed to work on Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista.

Note: File sharing may need to be enabled on your computer, and not all Media Players will allow sharing of music files. Please refer to your computer’s manual for instructions.

UPnP Servers

Setting up UPnP Server in PC

1. Use Windows Media Player 11(or 12 if you use Windows 7)to setup the PC as an UPnP Sever, click the ‘Library’ tab from Windows Media Player 11 and select ‘Media Sharing’ to open the ‘Media Sharing’ window to set the option.

2. Your PC will now prompt you that a device has attempted to connect to your UPnP server. Please click Allow button.

Note: As of this writing, Windows Media Player 11 does not support AAC decoding used by Apple as the default selection in iTunes. We recommend that you change the default import setting to WAV, AIFF, or MP3 formats for maximum compatibility across many devices. You can set Windows Media Player to mirror your iTunes folders. (In Windows Media Player, see Tools>Options>Libray tab>Monitor Folders) Windows Media Player 12 (for Windows 7) does support AAC.

3. Go into ‘Media Player’ menu, and select ‘UPnP Servers’ sub menu by using the PREV, NEXT and hitting SELECT. The unit will scan for all available UPnP servers. It will display ‘[Empty]’ if no UPnP servers are found.

	Internet Radio		< UPnP Servers	>
<	Media Player	>	Playback Mode
	FM		Queue
	DAB

Play media ﬁles using UPnP Server.

1.After a successful scan, all available UPnP servers will be displayed. Select your UPnP server with the PREV, NEXT keys, then press SELECT.

2.RCX-1500 will list the options or folders available. This varies depending on the setup of your music server, and version of software you are using. It will typically show the following menus

<	All Music	>
	All Artists
	Albums
	Music Playlists
	Folders
	[Search]

You can search for songs by scrolling through the All Music option or search for speciﬁc Artists using All Artists or speciﬁc albums using Albums. In each case, you can drill down to the song level Or you can use the [Search] function.

Enter the [Search] function and the following menu will be displayed

<Artists > Album

Music

Then enter either Artists, Album or Music sub menus. You can enter a letter or letters the Artist/Album/Music starts with. Example, enter “M” in Artists, then press REPLY key to start searching. All artists in your library starting with the letter “M” will be returned.

3. Once the desired track is found, push to select. The selected track will be displayed on the menu as the unit attempts to connect to the music server. Before play starts, the track title, type of ﬁle, bit rate will be shown. When play starts, elapsed time will be displayed instead of ﬁle type.

“Track Title”		“Track Title”
317kbps WMA		01:12 317kpbs
07:49		07:49

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Note: Using QUEUE feature: A short press on SELECT for any song or album will start that selection playing. You can also create a custom QUEUE to create a song mix by holding the SELECT button for 5 seconds. The selected track(s) will be added to the QUEUE and will be played in the order selected. Push QUEUE button to call up tracks waiting to be played. A 5 second push on the STOP button will remove specific songs from the QUEUE.

Clear Queue

You can clear QUEUE by pressing the QUEUE button and selecting [Clear Queue] or by going into QUEUE menu from the Media Player submenu.


	UPnP Server		< [Clear Queue] >
	Playback Mode
<	Queue	>

You can also delete individual tracks in QUEUE by selecting the track and press STOP for 5 seconds.

Playback Mode

	UPnP Server		<	Repeat	*>
<	Playback Mode	>		Shufﬂe
	Queue

Use NEXT, PREV, keys to select ‘Media Player’ -->‘Playback Mode’, there are 2 sub-menu, “Repeat” and “Shufﬂe”. Select either Repeat, Shufﬂe or both. A mark will indicate the selection made.

REPEAT: Tracks are played one after another and will start from the ﬁrst track again when the last track is ﬁnished.

SHUFFLE:Play tracks in random.

Note: If both REPEAT and SHUFFLE are on, The unit will first play the list in random, after all tracks are played one time, it will continue to play the list in random until STOP is pressed.

Note: Using shuffle feature with large music libraries may not be possible or may take an excessively long time. We recommend that you create shorter playlists in Windows Media Player and then shuffle these.

iPod/USB Connection Quick Start

<< iPod/USB >>		> 01_Folder
001/009		music-ﬁles-002. wav
00:01:41		music-ﬁles-003. mp3
123.MP3		music-ﬁles-004. aac

USB Storage Device Connection

1.Plug your USB storage device containing music ﬁles, or through a USB adaptor into the front panel’s USB socket .

2.Press USB button on the front panel to enter iPod/USB mode. The unit will automatically search music ﬁle from root directory. Once the directory is found, the unit will start playing. The display shows song’s information, such as name, time, tracks.:

3.If your music ﬁles are in sub directories, press PREV, NEXT keys to display all directories. Press SELECT to enter the desired directory. Then look for the desired music by using the PREV, NEXT keys.

4.Press BACK button to return to the previous menu and select another directory.

iPod/iPhone Connection

1.Apple’s iPod/iPhone can be connected via the iPod’s USB cable to the USB front socket.

2.The iPod/iPhone will send a digital music signal to the unit. All operations can be made from the iPod/iPhone. Only simple commands can be made through the Rotel unit as explained below.

3.The iPod/iPhone screen will remain active while connected to the unit. If no operations are made from the iPod/iPhone for an extended period, the screen will turn to “charging”.

PlayBack Control Buttons

1.Use the PLAY / button to start playback.

2.Use the STOP . button to stop playback.

3.Use the PAUSE , button to pause a currently playing track or to restart a currently paused track.

4.Use the BACK TRACK buttons { to start playback of the previous track in the queue. Press and hold BACK TRACK(front panel) or SEARCH [ on the remote to fast reverse the current track.

5.Use the FORWARD TRACK button } to start playback of the next track in the queue. Press and hold FOWARD TRACK (front panel) or SEARCH ] on the remote to fast forward the current track.

6.Push and hold the STOP . button for 5 seconds to safely remove the USB device from the unit.

Note: The Rotel unit will operate with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPod Classic, iPod touch 2G, iPod Nano 2G, iPod Nano 3G, iPod Nano 4G, and iPod Nano 5G.

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FM RADIO Quick Start

Before listening to FM radio, make sure that the FM antenna have been properly connected, and the correct FM format has been selected. Go into ‘Settings’ menu and select FM tuner region.

FM Radio Station Playing

1. Select FM Button from the front panel. or keep pressing BACK button to return to top-level menu to enter the FM menu. The display will show as

	Internet Radio		87.50MHz FM
	Media Player
<	FM	>
	DAB

2.Use the scan buttons ] and [ on the remote unit to auto search for FM stations.

3.Use track buttons } and { on the front panel or remote to manually search for FM stations.

Storing a radio station in a preset (remote only)

While a FM station is playing, push the MEM button , then press the preset number to assign from the numeric pad . The following will be displayed.

BBC RADIO		Assign to Preset
xxx kbit WMA		#
M Preset #

Store this FM radio station into the preset number. Up to 30 preset FM radio stations may be stored.

Playing a preset radio station

When a radio station is playing, you can switch to other preset station in one of the following two ways.

1.From the remote control, press the preset number of the desired station.

2.Press QUEUE button to call out preset numbers and corresponding

station ,select the desired station with the navigation keys . The display will shows as

01preset radio 1

02preset radio 2

>03 preset radio 3

04preset radio 4

Press QUEUE button again to exit the queue menu and back to playing status.

DAB RADIO Quick Start

Make sure that your local area can receive Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) broadcasting signal. Before using this feature, please go to Settings Quickstart section for DAB setting to select your DAB REGION and scan available DAB stations.

After setting up, press the DAB button on the front panel, or select DAB menu from top-level menu to enter this feature.

DAB channels are categorized into ensembles, which are also known as multiplexes. Each multiplex provides a number of stations and each service contains a primary service that can contain secondary services. DAB technology allow broadcasters to transmit additional data along with the audio, which can include other audio channels, text and even images and computer data in the future.

DAB Radio Station Playing

1. Select DAB Button from the front panel. Or keep pressing BACK button to return to the top-level menu, navigate to select DAB menu. The display will show as

	Internet Radio
	Media Player
	FM
<	DAB	>

The unit will scan for available DAB stations. Select the desired station.

Storing a DAB station in a preset (remote only)

While a DAB station is playing, hold down the MEM button, then press the preset number to be assigned from numeric pad . it will store this DAB radio station into the preset number. Up to 30 preset DAB radio stations may be stored.

Playing a preset DAB station

When a radio station is playing, you can switch to other preset station in one of the following two ways.

1.From the remote control, press the preset number of the desired station.

2.Press QUEUE button to call out preset numbers and corresponding station ,select the desired station with the navigation keys. Press QUEUE button again to exit the queue menu and back to playing status.

Radio Station Presets

FM,DAB and the Internet have 30 Pre-set Stations a total of 90 stations can be logged in the unit.

Note: For easier sorting, only the stations that are log in as Pre-sets will be visible. Each station will be marked with an F for FM, D for DAB and I for Internet Radio presets.

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SETTINGS OVERVIEW

	Media Player		<	Network Conﬁg	>
	FM			Version
	DAB			Upgrade Firmware
<	Settings	>		Register
				Set Time/Date
				Set Time/Date
				FM Tuner
				DAB Settings
				UPnP
				WiFi Strength

Keep pressing BACK button to back to top-level menu, select Settings menu. It contains 9 settings sub-menus.Press PREV, NEXT keys to ﬁnd hidden menus.

Network Conﬁg

1.Scan for networks ( only for wireless connection)

Use the PREV, NEXT keys to select this menu. After entering this menu, the display will show “Scanning”, which will take a few seconds. Once the network is found, the display will show the network ID. Push select to conﬁrm.

< Scan for networks > Enter network name View Conﬁg

Edit Conﬁg

2. Enter network name ( only for wireless connection)

If the unit can not ﬁnd any networks , the network ESSID can be entered manually.

Use PREV, NEXT keys to select the letters of the device name then select “END” to conﬁrm the name or hit the REPLY key on the remote or front panel.

Network Name

< END <> A BCDEFGHIJK >

NAME1

3. View Conﬁg

Show current network conﬁguration details. Use navigation keys to see next/previous page of “Mode”-->”ESSID”-->”MAC Address”--> “IP Address”-->”Netmask”-->”Gateway”-->”DNS Servers”. Display as below:

			<	ESSID	>
<	Mode	>	<	ESSID	>
	Auto DHCP			XXXXXX

4. Edit Conﬁg

This menu can be used to edit the current network conﬁguration. This menu is useful for entering a static IP address. Select this function with the navigation keys and enter the static IP address, MAC address, DNS of the selected network.

To enter the value press SELECT then press PREV, NEXT keys. Press SELECT again to enter the value and move on to the next ﬁeld. Continue until all information has been entered.

5. Signal Warning ( only for wireless connection)

Select YES or NO to enable or disable warning of low Wi-Fi signal.

Version

This menu displays software and hardware information of the unit

Upgrade Firmware

Use this option to download new ﬁrmware for the internet radio from the Reciva portal on the Internet. If new ﬁrmware is available, there will be a prompt to download.

Note: At this stage, you can press the BACK button to cancel the firmware upgrade. A firmware upgrade may take several minutes, do not switch off the power to the unit or put it into standby until the operation is complete, otherwise, the unit may become permanently damaged. Upgrading can take 15 to 60 mins, depending on the speed of your internet connection.

This will display a key that can be used to register the unit on the Rotel Radio Customer portal: www.rotelradio.com

Set Time/Date

Set you local time and date. Push SELECT key to start entering value, push PREV, NEXT keys to change value. Press again to conﬁrm value entered and move on to the next ﬁeld..

FM Tuner

Select the FM Tuner region with this function.

DAB Setting

There are 3 sub menus: Scan, Clear List, DAB Region. Please select the menus by using the PREV, NEXT, SELECT keys.

“Scan” will scan for all available DAB service, it will display list of service name when successful, or say “no services found “ if DAB broadcasting is not available.

“Clear List” will clear available service list found by “Scan”.

“DAB Region” will show regions that provide DAB service, you can select the desired region with the navigation keys.

UPnP

Use this setting if you wish to change the UPnP device name. This is the name that your music server will pickup in Media Player mode. Default name is ROTEL GATEWAY.

Use the navigation keys to select letters of the device name then select “END” or hit REPLY button to conﬁrm the name.

DEVICE NAME

< END <> A BCDEFGHIJ >

DEVICE

WiFi Strength

Shows a percentage to indicate the WiFi strength.

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Conﬁgure “My Stuff”

A personalized menu “My Stuff” can be setup in the top level menu.

Open the website, www.rotelradio.com, from your internet browser. Please enter the registration key, this can be found in ‘Settings > Register’ menu. Enter this registration key into the website and follow the instructions to setup an user name and password. Remember the user name and password, you will need this to access the site.

After logging into your account, you will be able to edit your information for ‘My Stations’, ‘My Streams’, ‘My Podcast’ and ‘My Radios’.

Follow the instructions on the website to personalize your RCX-1500 menu.

Note: The www.rotelradio.com site works best with the latest browsers such as Internet Explorer 8 and Safari 5.0. If you are having problems seeing all the icons on the website, please upgrade your browser to the latest version. This can normally be downloaded free of charge.

CD Control Buttons

These buttons provide basic control functions for the disc transport mechanism. Except where noted, all functions are available on the RCX1500 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 ﬁrst 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 ﬁrst track.

Conﬁgure “My Stations”

There are an enormous choice of stations that are available in the database from the website. Please follow instructions on the website to search for stations. When search results are displayed, there will be a link to ‘Add to my stations’, Click on this and the station selected will be added to My Stations. A new top level menu ‘My Stuff’ will appear on the display, with a sub-menu ‘My Stations’.

After the initial registration, you can add to ‘My stations’ while connected to a radio station by pressing the REPLY key. The display will ask if you want to add selection to ‘My stations’ press the SELECT key to add selection.

Note: You may further organize your stations into FOLDERS (for instance JAZZ, ROCK, OPERA etc.) These FOLDERS will be displayed on your Rotel unit.

Conﬁgure “My Streams”

While logged into your website account, you can add your own internet radio streams to the ‘My Streams’ section which will be listed under ‘My Account’.

Click on ‘My Streams’, a prompt will appear to enter the station’s name and its media stream URL. The media stream URL should be a link to the website’s actual audio stream.

Note: ‘My Stuff’ menu and stations under ‘My Stations’,’My Streams’ will appear after the unit has updated the stations list. Please power OFF then ON and enter ‘Internet Radio’ from the top level menu for the unit to update the stations list.

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.

DIRECT ACCESS Buttons (remote only)

These eleven numeric buttons (labeled 1 through 0 and >10) are used to directly access a track from instead of stepping through the tracks using the TRACK Buttons. The ﬁrst 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. 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).

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SEARCH Buttons (remote only)

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 RCX-1500 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 or the remote control ^.

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 RCX-1500, 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 ﬁrst 10 seconds of each track, and to select from several available time displays.

PROGRAM Button (remote only)

This button, labeled PROG, allows you to memorize more than 20 tracks on the current disc for playback in a speciﬁc order. For example, you could instruct the RCX-1500 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:

1.Insert a disc in the front panel slot. The RCX-1500 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 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.

3.To program tracks from the handheld remote control, enter the ﬁrst track number using the DIRECT ACCESS buttons. Your 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.

Once you have memorized a play list, the RCX-1500 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 ﬁrst 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.

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REVIEW Button (remote only)	SCAN Button (remote only)

This button is used to review the memorized tracks in Program Play mode. Press the button and the ﬁrst 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.

CLEAR Button (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.

This feature automatically plays the ﬁrst 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 / button.

The RANDOM and SCAN play combination can also be used when playing CD-DA discs.

TIME Button (remote only)

Normally, the RCX-1500 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.

RANDOM Button (remote only)

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 (remote only)

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 RCX-1500 will repeat just the current track. The icon appears in the Display. Press the button a second time and the RCX-1500 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.

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Remote Unit Advanced Buttons

Setup menu

To enter the setup menu, press the SETUP button on the remote control and you will see the following display:

>1 POWER OPTION

2 DIMMER

3 FACTORY DEFAULT

4 VERSION

5 ANTENNA SELECT

6 POWER ON VOLUME

7 EXIT

POWER OPTION, There are two choices for powering up, NORMAL and QUICK. When set to NORMAL (Default) the unit consumes less power during standby mode but takes a longer time to resume operation. When set to QUICK, normal operations are started immediately after power on.

DIMMER controls the brightness of the front panel display, it can be dimmed with seven steps. You can access this control directly with the DIM button on the remote control.

FACTORY DEFAULT sets the RCX-1500 into the original state as when it left the factory. Presets and network conﬁgurations will be lost, and puts the RCX-1500 into remote code 1 (see below).

VERSION shows this unit’s version.

ANTENNA SELECT choose AUTO(default), FM or DAB antenna.

POWER ON VOLUME, sets the volume level each time the unit is powered on.

EXIT returns to previous menu.

Second Remote Code

The RCX-1500 is set from the factory to operate with remote code 1. If you ﬁnd that the RCX-1500 remote is conﬂicting with other Rotel products, you can set the RCX-1500 and the remote control to remote code 2 with the following steps:

1, While pointing the remote at the RCX-1500, press on the remote control ‘FM’ and ‘2’ keys at the same time. Release the ‘FM’ key and continue to press the ‘2’ key for 5 seconds. The RCX-1500 will show ‘Audio Custom Code 1--> 2’.

2, Repeat the above procedure and press ‘1’ key instead of ‘2’ to change the unit back to Code 1.

3.The RCX-1500 remote keys, such as PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, use Rotel’s standard codes for CD players. If you ﬁnd that this is conﬂicting with your Rotel CD player, press ‘CD’ and ‘2’ keys at the same time. Release ‘CD’ key and continue to press ‘2’ key for 5 seconds. The RCX-1500 will show ‘CD Custom Code 1 --> 2’.

4.Repeat step 3 above and press ‘1’ key instead of ‘2’ to change the unit back to Code 1.

Troubleshooting

Most difﬁculties in audio systems are the result of incorrect connections, or improper control settings. If you encounter problems, isolate the area of the difﬁculty, check the control settings, determine the cause of the fault and make the necessary changes. If you are unable to get sound from the RCX-1500, refer to the suggestions for the following conditions:

Standby Indicator Is Not Lit

The Standby Indicator should be lit whenever the RCX-1500 is plugged into the wall power outlet. 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.

Network Does Not Work

If you have trouble connecting the RCX-1500 to your wireless network, check your network setting carefully, these steps may help to resolve the problem.

1.Conﬁrm that a Wi-Fi network is available. Check that other computers can access the Internet using the same network.

2.Check that a DHCP server is available, or that you have conﬁgured a static IP address on the unit. Please refer to Network Conﬁg section.

3.Check that your network’s ﬁrewall is not blocking any outgoing ports.

4.Do a hard power off (unplug the AC mains) and let the unit restart the network scanning cycle.

5.Make sure the RCX-1500 can receive the WiFi signal in its location. Use an USB extension cord to move the WiFi dongle up higher or to a different location to maximize reception.

No Sound

1.Check the cables between the RCX-1500 output and loudspeakers, be sure they are connected properly. Refer to Fig. 2.

2.Music played from Internet Radio stations are affected by the speed of your internet connection. If you ﬁnd that music is cutting out regularly, contact your internet service provider.

3.Make sure the station you selected is operating at the current hour. The station can be broadcasting from a different time zone.

4.Please insert the Wi-Fi dongle (or wired adaptor) to the ethernet port on the rear panel even if no networks are available. After power ON, the unit will look for available networks before allowing the user to access FM and DAB features.

English

Glossary

Bit rate – Speed of data transfer – how many bits of information are sent each second.

Buffering – data downloading and being assembled before playback.

Codec – [Coder/Decoder] software capable of encoding and/or decoding a digital data stream or signal.

Data Encryption – the encryption of data for security purposes. For wireless networks this is normally WEP and WPA.

DHCP [Dynamic Host Control Protocol] – A protocol for assigning IP addresses to devices on a network.

DNS Server – A remote server that provides the translation of web addresses into the corresponding numeric IP addresses.

ESSID – [Extended Service Set Identiﬁer] The ESSID is a unique identiﬁer for your wireless network.

Ethernet – Network technology for local area networks. Cat5 cable carries information between computers at a rate of 10/100/1000 megabits per second.

File format – The type of ﬁle e.g. a music ﬁle in the format of .mp3.

File Server – A computer or device that provides workstations on a network with controlled access to shared ﬁles.

Firmware – embedded software in a device that provides the devices with operational instructions.

Gateway –The access point from LAN to WAN.

Internet – a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks.

IP Address – is a numerical label that is assigned to devices in a computer network.

ISP – Internet service provide.

Kbps – Short for kilobits per second, a measure of data transfer speed.

LAN – [Local Area Network] a local computer network for communication between computers.

MAC – [Media Access Control] is a unique identiﬁer assigned to network adapters or network interface cards by the manufacturer for identiﬁcation.

Modem – [Modulator/Demodulator] device used to connect computers by a telephone line.

Network – A system of interconnected electronic components or computers.

Network adapter – A hardware device, installed inside computers that connect computer devices together to create a network.

Podcast – An audio ﬁle delivered via an RSS feed over the Internet to a subscriber.

Router – A device that joins multiple networks or computers together.

RSS feed – [Really Simply Syndication feed] used to publish content on the web which people can then subscribe to and receive updates.

Server – A computer that provides client computers with access to ﬁles and printers as shared resources on a computer network.

Subnet mask – A method of splitting IP networks into subgroups.

UPnP – [Universal Plug and Play] a method of auto conﬁguration used in devices such as PCs, peripherals, wireless devices and intelligent appliances.

URL – [Uniform Resource Locator] the format of the address for a particular page of a website.

USB – [Universal Serial Bus] Connection commonly used with computer peripherals.

WAN – [Wide Area Network] computer network that spans a wider area than a local area network e.g. the Internet.

WEP – [Wired Equivalent Privacy] a wireless security protocol to prevent access to the network by “intruders” using similar wireless LAN equipment and capture of wireless LAN trafﬁc through eavesdropping.

WPA – [WiFi Protected Access] a wireless security protocol that replaced the weaker WEP.

WiFi – [Wireless Fidelity] – a radio frequency standard that is used to connect devices, such as computers and iPods, together using a wireless connection.

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Speciﬁcations

[Amplifier section]

Continuous Power Output (20-20khz,<0.3%,8 ohms)

Total Harmonic Distortiion (20-20khz,8 ohms)

IM Distortion (at rated power 60Hz:7kHz=4:1)

Input Sens. / Impedance (AUX2) Input Overload Level (AUX2) Frequency Response (AUX2) S/N Ratio (IHF A) ( AUX2)

[PREOUT section]

Output level/Impedance (AUX2) Total Harmonic Distortion Frequency Response (AUX2) S/N Ratio (IHF A) ( AUX2)

[FM Tuner section]

Usable Sensitivity

50dB Quieting Sensitivity

Signal to Noise Ratio (at 65 dBf) Harmonic Distortion (at 65 dBf) Frequency Response

Stereo Separation (100Hz/1kHz/10kHz)

Output level (at 75KHz ) Antenna Input

[DAB Tuner section]

Sensitivity Tuning Range Audio Data Rate

Frequency Response Output level (at 0dBfs ) Antenna Input

[CD Section]

Total Harmonic Distortion (at 0dBfs ) Frequency Response

Channel Balance

Phase Linearity Channel Separation Signal to Noise Ratio Dynamic Range

Digital to Analog Converters Output Level (at 0dB )

2x100 watts <0.2%

63 dBf (mono) 200mV / 47 Kohms 2.5V

10 - 40 kHZ (±3db )

92 dB

1 V / 1K ohm

0.006%

10 - 110 kHZ (±3db )

90 dB

22.2dBf

27.2dBf

63 dBf (mono), 60 dBf (stereo)

0.2% (mono), 0.3% (stereo)

10 Hz-15kHz, ±3dB 40dB/45dB/35dB 1.1V (at Volume 82) 75 ohms unbalanced

-80dBm

Band III (174-240MHz) 224Kbps (Max)

20 - 20KHz (± 1.0dB )

1.1V (at Volume 82)

75 ohms F connector

0.0045% at 1KHz

20 - 20KHz (± 0.5 dB )

±0.5 dB

±0.5 degree 90dB at 1KHz 100dB

96dB Wolfson

2.2V (at Volume 82)

[General section]

Network connection	802.11b/g
Security	WEP, WPA1 (TKIP)
	WPA2 (TKIP)
File formats	Real Audio, MP3, Windows
	media stream, OGG
	vorbis,AAC, WAV, AIFF and
	AU.
Power consumption	140 watts
Power Requirements (AC)	120V, 60Hz(USA)
	230V, 50Hz(Europe)
Weight (net)	8.1 kgs
Dimensions (W x H x D)	391 x 144 x 343 mm
	(171/4 x 35/8 x 13”)
Front panel height	132.6 mm, (51/4”)

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.

“Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect speciﬁcally to iPod and has been certiﬁed by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

“Made for iPhone” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect speciﬁcally to iPhone and has been certiﬁed by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.

Windows, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

“This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and under a licence from Microsoft Licensing GP. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft Corporation and/or Microsoft Licensing, GP as applicable.”

PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1

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PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE ELECTROCUCION

NO ABRIR

PRECAUCION: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE RECIBIR UNA DESCARGA ELECTRICA, NO QUITAR LA CUBIERTA SUPERIOR. NO HAY COMPONENTES MANIPULABLES POR EL USUARIO EN EL INTERIOR DEL APARATO.

CUALQUIER OPERACION DE MANTENIMIENTO DEBE SER LLEVADA A CABO POR PERSONAL CUALIFICADO.

Este símbolo sirve para alertar al usuario sobre la presencia de tensiones peligrosas no aisladas en el interior del aparato susceptibles de constituir un riesgo de electrocución.

Este símbolo sirve para alertar al usuario sobre la presencia de instrucciones importantes relacionadas con el funcionamiento y el mantenimiento (servicio técnico) tanto en este manual como en la literatura que acompaña al producto.

IMPORTANTE PARA PRODUCTOS LÁSER

1. PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1

2. PELIGRO: Presencia de radiación láser visible

cuando el aparato es abierto

o cuando el sellado de la mecánica es desbloqueado o falla. Evite la exposición directa al haz láser.

3. PRECAUCIÓN: No abra la cubierta superior. En el interior del aparato no hay componentes manipulables por el usuario. Deje cualquier operación de mantenimiento a personal cualificado.

¡ADVERTENCIA!

Para reducir el riesgo de que se produzca una descarga eléctrica, un incendio, etc:

1.No retire ningún tornillo, cubierta o recinto.

2.No exponga el aparato a la humedad.

3.No toque el cable ni la clavija de alimentación con las manos mojadas.

LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. TITTA EJ IN I STRÅLEN.

Los productos Rotel están diseñados para satisfacer la normativa internacional en materia Restricción del Uso de Sustancias Peligrosas (RoHS) en equipos eléctricos y electrónicos y la eliminación de Residuos Procedentes de Equipos Eléctricos y Electrónicos (WEEE). El símbolo del carro de la basura tachado indica la plena satisfacción de las citadas normativas y que los productos que lo incorporan deben ser reciclados o procesados debidamente en concordancia con las mismas.

CONEXIÓN A MASA DE LA ANTENA EN CONCORDANCIA CON EL ARTÍCULO 810 DEL NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE:

“APARATOS DE RADIO Y TELEVISIÓN”

DAB

CABLE DE ENTRADA

DE ANTENA

FIJACIÓN DE TOMA DE MASA

CONDUCTORES DE LA CONEXIÓN A MASA (SECCIÓN 810-20 DEL NEC)

CAJA DE SERVICIO

DE LA INSTALACIÓN

ELÉCTRICA

SISTEMA DE ELECTRODOS

DE CONEXIÓN A MASA DE LA INSTALACIÓN ELÉCTRICA (ARTÍCULO 250, APARTADO H DEL NEC)

UNIDAD DE DESCARGA DE LA ANTENA (SECCIÓN 810-20 DEL NEC)

FIJACIÓN DE TOMA DE MASA

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