12-volt trigger question

[UFObuster]

I just put a new Rotel RB-1080 amp into my system with the 12-volt trigger wire connected to my Yamaha's "control out" jack which seems to work OK to turn the amp on and off with the receiver controls. OK, I notice that the red LED on the Rotel stays on all the time even when the system is in "stand-by". The amp appears to power off OK because it cools down. Is this how it's supposed to work? With the LED on full-time?
(Power switch to the Rotel is left in the "on" position per manual instructions; 12-volt trigger switch set to "on" per instructions).
Thanks for any response if your familiar with these hook-ups.
Roger

 

[majorloser]

Standby Mode

The amp is going into a standby mode.

You have to leave the front power switch "ON" with the amp for the trigger to work. That's what powers the light.

http://www.rotel.com/support/pdfs/manuals/rb1080.pdf

 

[UFObuster]

yep,
thanks, Major...I followed the manual...the amp's power switch is "on".
I just wanted to be sure that the red LED is supposed to stay on even when I shut the system down. Everything appears to be off...amp cools down, etc but the LED remains "on" at all times. Just checking if this is "normal".

 

[mike c]

if you have an all black rotel amp, then yes, the red light should be always on. (that's the LED near the power button)

 

[UFObuster]

if you have an all black rotel amp, then yes, the red light should be always on. (that's the LED near the power button)

OK, thanks mike c, I thought so. Yes, it is the black RB-1080. BTW, is the silver faced model different?....that would be curious.

 

[mike c]

the silver faced rotel would have a blue power LED and still a red "protection" button.