Rotel Support
We are here to help you with any questions you might have about your Rotel products and devices, or we can offer insight into the world of sound and sound quality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do Rotel internet radio tuners also receive HD Radio?
No, we do not support this feature. However, most HD Radio stations are also available on Internet radio.
Applicable Models:
RCX-1500 | RDG-1520
Do you offer replacement belts for your turntables?
Unfortunately, due to the age of most Rotel turntables, our supply of replacement belts has run out. However, there are several good aftermarket suppliers that can most likely provide you with a suitable replacement. Below are a few of the suppliers we are aware of who stock replacement belts:
- Elex Atelier - www.elexatelier.com
- Needle Doctor - www.needledoctor.com
Does my Rotel model offer a Sleep Timer?
Yes, several models feature an Auto Power Down Timer option that will allow the unit to power off automatically after a specified period of time with no signal or activity.
The default power off setting is 20 minutes of inactivity for products sold in the UK and EU. All other regions default the power off timer to Disabled.
In either case above, the timer setting can be easily set or disabled via the Setup menu for the unit.
Applicable Models:
A12 | A14 | CD14 | RA-1572 | RA-1592 | RAP-1580 | RC-1572 | RC-1590 | RCD-1572 | RSP-1576 | RSP-1582
Does the Phono input of my Rotel device accept a Moving Magnet or Moving Coil signal?
All Rotel products that include a Phono input will work with a turntable using a Moving Magnet (MM) cartridge. Select Rotel models also offer an option to work with Moving Coil (MC) style cartridges.
If Moving Coil is supported, there will be a small switch on the rear panel of the Rotel device to switch between the two types.
Applicable Models:
A10 | A12 | A14 | RA-02 | RA-10 | RA-11 | RA-12 | RA-1060 | RA-1062 | RA-1070 | RA-1520 | RA-1570 | RA-1592 | RC-1070 | RC-1082 | RC-1090 | RC-1550 | RC-1570 | RC-1580 | RC-1590 | RX-1050 | RX-1052
Does the RDV-1050 have internal bass management?
The RDV-1050 does support bass management settings for Dolby Digital and dts playback only. There is no bass management applied to DVD-Audio or CD audio outputs. The bass management applies only to the analog outputs of the RDV-1050, and utilizes a 100Hz crossover for all speakers set to small.
Applicable Models:
RDV-1050
Does the RDV-1060 have internal bass management?
The RDV-1060 does support bass management settings for Dolby Digital and dts playback only. There is no bass management applied to DVD-Audio or CD audio outputs. The bass management applies only to the analog outputs of the RDV-1060, and utilizes a 100Hz crossover for all speakers set to small.
Applicable Models:
RDV-1060
Does the RDV-1092 and RDV-1093 have internal bass management?
The RDV-1092 and RDV-1093 do include bass management settings for Dolby Digital and dts playback only. There is no bass management applied to DVD-Audio or CD audio outputs. The bass management applies only to the analog outputs of the player, and utilizes a 100Hz crossover for all speakers set to small.
Applicable Models:
RDV-1092 | RDV-1093
Does the Rotel amplifier have to remain powered on to pass a signal through the audio Link Outputs?
The Rotel does not have to be powered on to pass signal through its Link Outputs. Signal can be passed through the amplifier regardless of whether the amplifier is powered on or in standby mode.
Applicable Models:
RB-1050 | RB-1510 | RKB-250 | RKB-2100 | RKB-650 | RKB-850 | RKB-8100 | RKB-D850 | RKB-D8100 | RMB-1048 | RMB-1066 | RMB-1076 | RMB-1506 | RMB-1512
How can I be sure I am getting the best picture possible?
First, start with your TV. If the TV's picture isn't very good, DVD software won't look very good either. There are a couple of instructional DVDs that show you how to properly calibrate your TV to look its best. Among other tips, these usually involve turning down the brightness and sharpness controls, as set manufacturers tend to increase both at the factory to maximize visual impact on the sales floor.
Now that your TV is good to go, you'll want to use the best output from the DVD player to your TV. Most DVD players offer HDMI, composite, S-Video, and component video outputs. If your TV has an HDMI or component input, use it. S-Video, which separates color from black and white signals, can provide up to a 60% sharper picture over composite. The film-like quality of both component video and HDMI is the best of all.
Most A/V receivers/processors allow you to route your video signal through the receiver to the TV. This provides the added convenience of on screen graphics and video switching, but at the risk of slightly reduced video quality. To obtain the purist picture, many videophiles connect their video sources directly to their TV after they've used the on screen graphics to do their initial set-up.
Applicable Models:
RDV-1040 | RDV-1045 | RDV-1050 | RDV-1060 | RDV-1080 | RDV-1092 | RDV-1093
