RCD-06 - ROTEL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RCD-06 ROTEL

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, be sure that the apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 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. You must allow 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 slots. If the component 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. The unit must be connected to a power supply only of the type and voltage specified on the rear panel of the unit. Connect the component to the power outlet only with the supplied power supply cable or an exact equivalent. Do not modify the supplied cable in any way. Do not attempt to defeat grounding and/or polarization provisions. Do not use extension cords. Do not route the power cord where it will be crushed, pinched, bent at severe angles, exposed to heat, or damaged in any way. Pay particular attention to the power cord at the plug and where it exits the back of the unit. The power cord should be unplugged from the wall outlet if the unit is to be left unused for a long period of time. 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 Please use Class 2 Wiring when connecting the speaker terminals of the unit to ensure proper insulation and minimize the risk of electrical shock. Place the unit on a fixed, level surface strong enough to support its weight. Do not place it on a moveable cart that could tip over. 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.

POWER OPN/CLS PLAY STOP PAUSE TRACK 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.

REPEAT SCAN RANDOM OPN/CLS

use only identical replacement parts

DOUBLE INSULATION – When servicing

GND CD TUNER EXT REM IN SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

use only identical replacement parts

DOUBLE INSULATION – When servicing use only identical replacement parts

Important Safety Instructions 2 Figure 1: Controls and Connections 3 Figure 2: RR-D95 Remote Control 3 Figure 3: Analog Outputs 4 Figure 4: Digital Outputs 4 About Rotel 5 Getting Started 5 A Few Precautions 5 Placement 5 Control Identification 5 AC Power and Control 6 AC Power Input e 6 Power Switch 1 and Power Indicator 2 6 Output Connections 6 Analog Outputs 6 Digital Output = 6 Operation 6 Infrared Remote Control 4 6 Display 5 6 Disc Drawer 3 6 Transport Control Buttons 7 OPEN/CLOSE Button 6 A 7 PLAY Button 7M 7 STOP Button 8F 7 PAUSE Button 9N 7 TRACK Buttons 0L 7 DIRECT ACCESS Buttons B 7 SEARCH Buttons K 7 Additional Features 7 PROGRAM Button J 7 REVIEW Button I 8 8 CLEAR Button H RANDOM Button D 8 REPEAT Button C 8 SCAN Button E 8 TIME Button G 8 External Remote Input w 8 12V Trigger Connection q 8 Troubleshooting 8 Power Indicator Is Not Lit 8 Fuse Replacement 9 No Sound 9 Specifications 9

A family whose passionate interest in music led them to manufacture high fidelity components of uncompromising quality founded Rotel over 40 years ago. 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. The 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, semi conductors from Japan or the United States, while toroidal power transformers are manufactured in Rotel’s own factory. 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 affordable. 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 RCD-06 Stereo Compact Disc Player. Its precision transport is back up by an 18-bit equivalent, multi-level Delta-Sigma D/A converter with 8x oversampling . These features, combined with Rotel’s Balanced Design, ensure the RCD-06 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.

A Few Precautions Please read this manual carefully. In addition to installation and operating instructions, it provides valuable information on various RCD-06 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 quesions you might have. In addition, all of us at Rotel welcome your questions and comments. Save the RCD-06 shipping carton and all enclosed packing material for future use. Shipping or moving the RCD-06 in anything other than the original packing material may result in severe damage that is not covered by the warranty. Fill out and send in the owner’s registration card packed with the RCD-06. 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-06 in a cabinet or when stacking other equipment. Make sure that the shelf or cabinet can support its weight. Do not stack heavy components on top of the RCD-06. Avoid placing the unit where it may be subject to excessive heat such as on top of a large power amplifier 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 Identification The cover of this manual has a fold out panel that shows illustrations of the front and rear panels and the RR-D95 remote control. Each item in the illustrations is identified with a call out in a gray box. Through out this manual the items refered to in the text are identified by the corresponding call out. The items on the front and rear panels are identified with a number call out, such a 1. The items on the remote control are labeled with a letter call out, such as A.

RCD-06 Stereo Compact Disc Player

AC Power and Control AC Power Input

Your RCD-06 is configured at the factory for the proper AC voltage in the country where you purchased it (either 120 volts or 230 volts). The AC line configuration 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-06 exposes you to dangerous voltages. Consult a qualified service person or the Rotel factory service department for information. The RCD-06 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-06 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.

Power Switch Indicator 2

The power switch is located on the front panel of your CD player. To turn the CD player on, push the switch in. The LED indicator above 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. 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.

The RCD-06 gives you a choice of two different kinds of output connections — 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 data signal for use with outboard D/A converters or digital processors.

The RCD-06 can be operated using its front panel buttons or from corresponding buttons on the supplied infrared remote control. Specific 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.

NOTE: To prevent loud noises that neither you nor your speakers will appreciate, make sure the CD player is turned off when you make any signal connections.

[See Figure 3 for wiring illustration] A pair of standard RCA jacks supplies an analog output signal from the RCD-06 to the source inputs of an audio preamplifier, integrated amplifier, or receiver. Select high quality audio interconnect cables. Connect the left channel output of the RCD-06 to the left channel source input on the preamplifier or other component. Connect the right output of the RCD-06 to the right channel source input on the preamplifier or other component.

[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-06, taken before the built-in D/A converter. This signal is supplied by the RCD-06’s backpanel digital output jack. Using a standard 75 ohm coax digital cable, connect the RCD-06’s coax digital output to the coax digital input connector on the outboard D/A converter.

Infrared Remote Control

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 4 located in the Display area on the front panel of the RCD-06.

A lighted Display on the front panel of the RCD-06 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.

A motor-driven disc drawer, located in the center of the RCD-06, slides out to accept a compact disc and retracts to play the disc. Place the compact disc in the drawer label-side up. Make sure the disc is properly centered in the tray. The drawer can be closed in two ways: pushing the OPN/CLS button or pushing the PLAY button.

Transport Control Buttons These buttons provide basic control functions for the disc transport mechanism. Except where noted, all functions are available on the RCD-06 front panel and the IR remote control.

6A When the transport disc drawer is closed, pressing this button automatically opens the drawer. To close the drawer, press this button again. The drawer can also be closed by pressing the PLAY button. When the drawer is open, the Display will read “OPEN”. When it is closed with no disc, the display will read “NO DISC”. When the drawer closes with a disc inserted, the Display will indicate the number of tracks on the disc and the total time of the disc in minutes and seconds.

7M Press the PLAY button to start playing the disc. If the disc drawer is open, it will close automatically. 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.

8F This button stops a disc that is playing and resets the player, i.e. if play is resumed, the disc will start over from the first track. Pressing the STOP button twice quickly in succession cancels any programmed selections (see below).

9N This 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 PAUSE button again or press the PLAY button.

0L These buttons are used to select tracks on the disc. When a disc is playing, pressing the right TRACK button advances to the beginning of the next track. Pressing the left TRACK button returns to the beginning of the current track. Pressing 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

B Remote Only These eleven numeric buttons (labelled 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.

Additional Features These convenience features add extra functionality to the RCD-06, including the ability to memorize a group of tracks to be played, to repeat a disc, program, or 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.

J Remote Only This button, labeled PROG, allows you to memorize as many as 20 tracks on the current disc for playback in a specific order. For example, you could instruct the RCD-06 to play track 5, followed by track 3, followed by track 8. To begin a program:

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.

1 Insert a disc and press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the drawer. The RCD-06 will read the contents of the disc.

When accessing track numbers greater than 10, press the>10 button followed by the track number. For example, to select track 12, press the >10 button followed by the 1 button and then the 2 button.

2 Press the PROGRAM button on 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.

The number of the selected track will appear in the main numeric area at the center of the Display.

3. 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.

There is also a four by four matrix of track numbers (1 – 16) located at the right side of the display. This display indicates all of the tracks on the disc. If there are more than 16 tracks on the disc, all of the digits will light accompanied by the word OVER, regardless of which track is playing. This matrix is independent of the main numeric area of the Display, which will always indicate the currently playing track, even if above 16. The DIRECT ACCESS buttons may also be used to memorize tracks in PROGRAM mode (see below).

K Remote Only These buttons fast forward or fast reverse through the currently playing disc as long as they are pressed. While the buttons are pressed, you will hear high-speed audio. Releasing the buttons returns to PLAY mode.

Once you have memorized a play list, the RCD-06 remains in PROGRAM mode until you open the disc drawer 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.

RCD-06 Stereo Compact Disc Player

I Remote Only This button is used to review the memorized tracks in PROGRAM mode. Press the button and the first memorized track number will appear in order in the Display, flashing for approximately five seconds. Pressing the REVIEW button again while the track number is flashing will continue the review sequence, showing the next memorized track. Continue pressing the REVIEW button to see the complete memorized track list. If you do not press the REVIEW button while the track number is flashing, the review process is terminated and the unit resumes whatever mode it was in before you started to review, except that the last reviewed track number will remain active and shown in the display. Note that you may remove a selection from the play list during the review procedure using the CLEAR button, as described below.

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 is flashing. Then, instead of pressing the REVIEW button to continue, remove the displayed track by pressing the CLEAR button while the number is still flashing. You may then continue the review procedure.

D 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 word RANDOM appears in the Display.

C 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 RCD-06 will repeat just the current track, displaying the indicator REPEAT 1 in the Display. Press the button a second time and the RCD-06 will repeat the entire disc, displaying REPEAT ALL in the Display. Press the button a third time to cancel the REPEAT function.

External Remote Input w This 3.5 mm mini-jack (labeled EXT REM IN) receives command codes from an industrystandard infrared receiver (Xantech, etc.) located in the main listening room. This feature is useful when the unit is installed in a cabinet and the front-panel sensor is blocked. Consult your authorized Rotel dealer for information on external receivers and the proper wiring of a jack to fit the mini-jack receptacle.

12V Trigger Connection q

As noted above, REPEAT can be used in conjunction with the RANDOM play feature.

The RCD-06 can be activated by a 12 volt trigger signal from a Rotel preamplifier.

NOTE: The REPEAT function is automatically cancelled when the disc drawer is opened.

The trigger input accepts any control signal (AC or DC) ranging from 3 volts to 30 volts. When a cable is connected to the input and a trigger signal is present, the CD Player is activated. When the trigger signal is interrupted, the unit goes into standby mode. The front panel indicator light remains lit, but the display goes dark and the unit will not operate.

E Remote Only 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 word INTRO 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.

G Remote Only Normally, the RCD-06 displays the elapsed time of the currently playing track. The TIME button allows you to step through two 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). Pressing the button a third time reverts to the standard elapsed time display. When the TIME feature is activated, the word REMAIN appears in the Display.

NOTE: When using the 12V Trigger feature, leave the POWER button in the ON position.

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 RCD-06, 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-06 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-06 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.

No Sound Check the cables between the RCD-06 and the amplifier inputs to be sure they are connected properly. Be sure the correct amplifier input is selected. Be sure the tape monitor system of the amplifier has not been activated. Check the wiring between the amplifer and the speakers.

Specifications Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise

± 0.5 dB Phase Linearity

Signal to Noise Ratio

> 100dB Dynamic Range

> 96 dB Digital to Analog Converters

Enhanced, multi-level Delta-Sigma DAC 8x oversampling digital filter

Speed Accuracy, Wow & Flutter

Quartz Crystal Precision

0.5 Volt, Peak to Peak

Power Consumption Dimensions (W, H, D)

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.

Dimensions (L x H x P)

Precision (”Wow and flutter”)

0,5 V, (peak to peak)