Rotel RA-932 Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
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Speaker Connection
Turn off all the components in the system before connecting the
speakers. The RA-932 has color-coded binding post type speaker
connectors on the back panel (except in European Community
countries where their use is not permitted). These connectors ac-
cept bare wire, connector lugs, or dual banana type connectors.
Route the wire from the RA-932 to the speakers. Give yourself
enough slack so you can move the components to allow access to
the speaker connectors.
If you are using dual banana plugs, connect them to the wires and
then plug into the backs of the binding posts. The thumbscrews of
the binding posts should be screwed in all the way (clockwise).
If you are using terminal lugs, connect them to the wires. If you are
attaching bare wires directly to the binding posts, separate the wire
conductors and strip the insulation from the end of each conductor.
Be careful not to cut into the wire strands. Unscrew (turn counter-
clockwise) the binding post thumbscrews. Place the connector
lug or wire around the binding post shaft. Turn the thumbscrews
clockwise to clamp the connector lug or wire firmly in place.
Note: Be sure there are no loose wire strands that could touch
adjacent wires or connectors.
Front Panel Controls
Volume Control
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The Volume control is a standard control.
Turn the control
clockwise
to increase the
volume, or
counterclockwise
to decrease
the volume.
The volume of the RA-932 can also be con-
trolled with the small remote control that is
provided with it, the RR-AT91. Press the
right side of the area labeled <
VOLUME> to
increase the voume level. Press the left
side of the button to decease the volume
level.
Mute Control (remote only)
To temporarily mute the sound of the system press the MUTE button
on the RR-AT91 remote. Press the button again to return the sound
to the original volume level. The LED in the Volume Control will
blink when the sound is muted.
Standby On/Off (remote only)
When the Power switch is on, the RA-932 will go to Standby Mode
when the
STANDBY button on the remote is pressed. The LED in the
Volume control will turn off. Press the
STANDBY button again to re-
turn the unit to normal operating mode.
Tone On/Off Switch
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When the Tone Switch is in the Off position the Bass and Treble
Control (Tone Control) circuits are bypassed to ensure the purest
possible sound. Leave the Tone Switch in the Off position unless
you want to use the Tone Controls. Turn the Tone Switch to the On
position if you want to adjust the Tone Controls.
Bass and Treble Controls
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When the Tone Switch is in the On position, turning the Bass and
Treble Controls adjusts the tone balance of the sound. Turn the
Controls
clockwise
to increase the bass or treble output. Turn the
Controls
counterclockwise
to decrease the bass or treble output.
A properly set up high-performance audio system produces the
most natural sound with little or no adjustment of the tone con-
trols. Use these controls sparingly. Be particularly careful when
turning the controls up (clockwise). This increases the power out-
put in the bass or treble range, increasing the load on the ampli-
fier and speakers.
Function Selector
9
The setting of the Function Selector controls which of the input
signal is heard, as long as the Tape Monitor switch is in the
“Source” postion. (See the following section.)
Tape Monitor Control
8
Normally the Tape Monitor Switch should be set to the “Source”
position. Then the source you hear will be the one selected by the
Function Selector. To listen to a tape recording, or to monitor a re-
cording in-progress with a tape recorder that provides that func-
tion, set the control to the “Tape” position.
Phones Output
4
The Phones output allows you to connect headphones for private
listening. This output accommodates standard stereo phone (1/4”)
plugs. If your headphones have another type of plug, such as a
1/8” mini-plug, you will need an adapter plug. Contact your autho-
rized Rotel dealer, to get the correct adapter plug. Plugging in a
set of headphones cuts off the signal to the speaker outputs.
Note: Because the sensitivity of speakers and headphones can
vary widely, always reduce the volume level before connecting or
disconnecting headphones.
Remote Sensor
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The Remote Sensor is located above the Power Indicator on the
front panel. It picks up the infra-red signals from the remote con-
trol. Do not cover or block the sensor. It must be clear of obstruc-
tions or the remote control will not work properly. The operation of
the Remote Sensor can also be affected if it is exposed to bright
light, particularly sun light. In addition remote control functions
may not work reliably if the batteries in the RR-AT91 are weak.
STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER RA-932