User manual ROTEL RB-1582

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Discrete output devices, a massive power supply, premium components, and Rotel's Balanced Design ensure superb sound quality. high current capability allow the RB-1552 and RB-1582 to drive the most demanding loudspeakers. Be aware that the RB-1552 and RB-1582 are capable of high power levels, in excess of 130 watts and 200 watts respectively per channel. Make sure that your speakers can handle the power of the amplifier. If in doubt about your speakers, ask your local Rotel audio dealer for advice. These amplifiers are straightforward in their installation and operation. If you have experience with other stereo power amplifiers, you shouldn't find anything perplexing. Plug in a pair of high-quality RCA cables from your preamp into the amplifier inputs, wire up your speakers, and enjoy. Because of its high power rating, the amplifier can draw considerable current. Therefore, it should be plugged directly into a wall outlet. The RB-1582 must be plugged into a 3-pin polarized outlet. The RB-1552 may be plugged into either a 2-pin or a 3-pin outlet. A heavy duty multi-tap power outlet strip may be used if it (and the wall outlet) is rated to handle the current demanded by the amplifier and all the other components connected to it. Be sure the Power Switch 1 on the front panel of the amplifier is turned off (in the out position). Then, connect the supplied power cord to the Power Connector 7 on the back panel of the amplifier and to the AC power outlet. Your amplifier is configured at the factory for the proper AC line voltage in the country where you purchased it (either 120 volts AC or 230 volts AC with a line frequency of either 50 Hz or 60 Hz). The AC line configuration is noted on a decal on the back panel. In addition to basic installation and operating instructions, it provides valuable information on various system configurations as well as general information that will help you get optimum performance from your system. Please contact your authorized Rotel audio dealer for answers to any questions you might have. in addition , all of us at Rotel welcome your questions and comments. Save the shipping carton and all enclosed packing material for future use. Shipping or moving the amplifier in anything other than the original packing material may result in severe damage. [. . . ] select high quality audio interconnect cables. Connect each of the outputs from the preamplifier or signal processor to the corresponding input of the amplifier. Note: Be sure there are no loose wire strands that could touch adjacent wires or connectors. Most difficulties in audio systems are the result of poor or wrong connections, or improper control settings. [. . . ]