User manual ROTEL RT-860L

[. . . ] 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: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. (TV, radio, etc. ) · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver · Connect the equipment to an outlet on circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for additional help. 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. 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. [. . . ] Note that entering a station frequency is slightly different for the USA and Europe: RDS and RBDS Broadcast Reception The Rotel RT-860L is equipped with RDS (Radio Data Systems) reception capabilities for Europe and RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data Service) capabilities for the United States. These broadcast systems provide additional functionality to FM radio reception by transmitting encoded information along with the radio signal. This signal is decoded by an RDS or RBDS receiver and can provide a range of informational features including: 1. a display of the station's identifying name (e. g. a display of the station's program content (e. g. traffic information broadcasts DISPLAY Button There are five display options when the currently tuned station is broadcasting RDS information and the RDS indicator in the front-panel display is lit. Press the DISPLAY button on the remote to step through the five display options: 1. This is typically the station's call letters, such as BBC1. If the current station is not broadcasting an RDS signal, the display will show "NO NAME DATA". This is a description of the station's content from a standardized list of program types in each market. If the current station is not broadcasting an RDS signal, the display will show "NO PTY DATA". If no station is located for the desired content type, the tuner will return to the last previously tuned station. Cancel the PTY function by pressing any other button. NOTE: If the currently tuned station is broadcasting PTY data, a PTY indicator lights in the front-panel display. Connections: Overview The RT-860L connections include standard RCA audio inputs and outputs, composite video inputs and outputs, S-Video inputs and outputs, Component Video inputs, plus coaxial and optical digital inputs and outputs. Video Connections The RT-860L provides S-Video and Component Video connections for those who wish to use them. However, standard Composite video cables provide excellent picture quality in most systems and their use for all input and output connections will greatly simplify installation and configuration of the unit. If you choose to use S-Video or Component Video connections, be aware of the following implications for the configuration of your system: On Screen Menu Display: The RT-860L ON-SCREEN MENU system is available for all inputs when using a Composite or S-Video cable from the TV MONITOR outputs to the TV set. The ON-SCREEN MENU is not available when using Component video cables. System Set-Up: System setup should be done while using a Composite video or S-Video cable connecting the RT-860L TV MONITOR outputs to the video inputs of the TV or projector. Select OSD ( ON-SCREEN MENU) from the RR-969 remote control to complete system setup. Surround formats like Dolby Digital and DTS are digital formats and the RT-860L can only decode them when a digital input signal is available. For this reason, you should always connect your DVD player's digital outputs to the RT-860L, using either the optical or coax inputs. NOTE: The RT-860L has RCA preamp audio outputs for use with external amplifiers as well as composite video, S-Video, and Component Video outputs to connect your TV monitor. The RT-860L also has MULTI input connections, a remote IR sensor input, and two 12V trigger connections for remote turn-on of Rotel amplifiers. TP Button Searches for an RDS station broadcasting traffic information programming: 1. The tuner attempts to find an RDS station broadcasting the traffic programming. If a station is found, a TP indicator lights in the front-panel display. [. . . ] · Activating the USER DEFAULT settings. To change the REDIRECT setting: Place the highlight on the REDIRECT line using the UP/DOWN buttons and use the +/­ buttons to change the setting to FRONT SP (for powering front speakers) or CB SP (for powering center back speakers. If you use the internal amplifiers to power center back speakers, then you will need a separate stereo amplifier to power your front speakers. RT-860L Surround Sound Receiver 34 To save USER DEFAULT settings: Many of the current configuration settings can be stored as a USER DEFAULT, which can be activated at any time from this menu screen. To save the current settings as a USER DEFAULT, place the highlight on the USER DEFAULT SET line using the UP/DOWN buttons and use the +/­ buttons to change the setting to YES. The screen will change to a confirmation screen. [. . . ]