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RLC-1040
Power Conditioner
About Rotel
A family whose passionate interest in music led
them to manufacture high fidelity components
of uncompromising quality founded Rotel over
40 years ago. Over the years that passion has
remained undiminished and the goal of provid-
ing exceptional value for audiophiles and music
lovers regardless of their budget, is shared by
all Rotel employees.
Rotel’s reputation for excellence has been earned
through hundreds of good reviews and awards
from the most respected reviewers in the industry,
who listen to music every day. Their comments
keep the company true to its goal – the pursuit
of equipment that is musical, reliable and af-
fordable.
All of us at Rotel thank you for buying this
product and hope it will bring you many hours
of enjoyment.
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RLC-1040
Power Conditioner. When used in a high-quality
music or home theater system, your Rotel power
conditioner will protect your high performance
audio and video components from damaging
power surges, spikes and lightning. Protection
is guaranteed. Isolated noise filter banks and
automatic voltage regulation will eliminate power
as a source of audio and video signal degrada-
tion. Phone-line surge protection jacks will stop
surges traveling over phone lines.
Digital satellite system, cable modem, and
CATV coaxial cable lines are equally protected.
With the RLC-1040 you can enjoy your home
theater experience with the peace of mind that
performance is optimized and protection is
guaranteed.
Features
•
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)
-
The RLC-1040 is unique in that it provides
automatic voltage regulation, which is
engaged to correct low and high voltage
conditions. All equipment connected to the
RLC-1040 is protected against these undesired
voltage fluctuations, thus prolonging the life
of the equipment. Low voltage conditions
can also negatively impact video quality.
Consequently this feature may help improve
picture quality if power line voltage is low.
•
Surge Protection
- The RLC-1040 provides
guaranteed protection against damaging
surges, spikes and even lightning. It not only
provides protection from surges from AC
power lines, it also protects against surges
from system data lines including COAX and
telephone lines. With the RLC-1040 all your
equipment is protected.
•
Isolated Noise Filter Banks
- The
RLC-1040 eliminates electromagnetic and
radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) that,
when severe enough, can negatively impact
sound and video quality. Each filter bank
is electrically isolated from each other to
prevent noise generated by one component
from polluting other connected components.
This noise filtering lets your system perform
to its maximum capabilities.
•
DC Trigger
- When connected to a com-
ponent that provides a DC trigger, that
component controls the turning on and off
of the ‘delayed’ outlet. The RLC-1040 also
allows that DC signal to pass through to
another connected component.
•
Sequenced Turn ON/OFF
- This feature
ensures that connected equipment is powered-
up/down in the proper order and with the
right amount of delay between the stages.
It allows the user to program a delay into
the sequence of from 0 to 12 seconds. This
delay eliminates transient noises that can
affect connected components.
Contents
Important Safety Information ........................ 2
Front and Rear Panel Controls and Connections
3
Rack Ear Mounting
3
About Rotel .................................................. 4
Getting Started ............................................. 4
Features
4
Parts List
5
A Few Precautions ........................................ 5
Power Capacity
5
Placement
5
Front Panel ................................................... 5
FILTERING Status Indicator
1
5
LINE OK Status Indicator
2
5
WIRING OK Indicator
3
5
OVERLOAD Status Indicator
4
5
Backlit LCD Display
5
5
LINE TRIM Status Indicator
6
5
DELAYED ON Status Indicator
7
6
SWITCHED ON Status Indicator
8
6
LINE BOOST Status Indicator
9
6
On/Off Switch
0
6
SETUP Button
-
6
SELECT Button
=
6
Rear Panel .................................................... 6
AC-Power Outlets
q
6
Surge Protected COAX/RF Connectors
w
6
SYSTEM GROUND Screw
e
6
CIRCUIT BREAKER
r
6
Input Power Connector
t
7
Surge Protected Telephone Jacks
y
7
DC TRIGGER Jacks
u
7
Installation ................................................... 7
Placement
7
Rack Mounting
7
Making Connections ...................................... 7
Power Input Connection
t
7
Turning on the RLC-1040
0
7
Component Connection
q
e
7
Setting Up the RLC-1040 ............................... 8
Dimmer Function
8
AVR Range Function
8
Delay Time Function
8
Beeper Function
8
Language Function
8
Status and Information Screens ...................... 9
Power Screen
9
Vout /
I
out Screen
9
Vin / Freq Screen
9
Serial Number / Firmware Screen
9
Troubleshooting ............................................. 9
The RLC-1040 will not turn on.
9
The overload LED is lit.
9
“Wiring OK Indicator” LED is not illuminated.
9
The Line Boost and Line Trim LEDs are flashing.
9
Technical Support
9
Limited Warranty ........................................ 10
Specifications .............................................. 10
