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Output Connections
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[See Figure 2 for RCA output connection illustration.]
The RC-971 has RCA-type output connectors that are compatible
with the inputs of most power amplifiers. Use high quality cables
and be sure to connect the Left and Right channel outputs of the
RC-971 to the correct channels of the amplifier.
Note: There are two sets of outputs on the RC-971. The second
set of outputs may be used in custom system configurations to
drive a second power amplifier or to supply a signal to a special
signal processor.
Front Panel Controls
Volume Control
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The front panel Volume control is actually two separate controls.
The control knobs are “friction connected”, so both controls nor-
mally operate together. Turn the controls
clockwise
to increase
the volume, or
counterclockwise
to decrease the volume.
The two controls can be operated separately by holding one con-
trol knob while turning the other. Normally this is necessary only
to compensate for problems in the program material.
Tone On/Off Switch
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When the switch is in the Off position the tone control circuits are
bypassed to ensure the purest possible sound. Leave the switch in
the Off position unless you want to use the tone controls. Turn the
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.
Input Signal Connections
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[See Figure 3 for input connection illustration.]
The RC-971 has conventional RCA type input connectors, the type
found on nearly all audio equipment.
Note: To prevent loud noises that neither you nor your speakers
will appreciate, make sure the system is turned off when you
make any signal connections.
The CD, Tuner, and Aux inputs of the RC-971 are “line level” in-
puts. These are for connecting components such as CD players,
Hi Fi or NICAM Stereo video cassette recorders, tuners for audio
or video, Laser Disc players or the analog output from a CD ROM
drive.
The Left and Right channels are clearly labeled and should be
connected to the corresponding channels of the source compo-
nent. The Left RCA connectors are white, the Right connectors
are red. Use high quality RCA cables for connecting input source
components to the RC-971. Ask your authorized Rotel dealer for
advice about cables.
Note: The addition of a Rotel RQ-970BX Phono Equalizer enables
you to connect a phonograph to the RC-971. See your authorized
Rotel dealer for more information.
Recorder Connections
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[See Figure 4 for recorder connection illustration.]
The Tape 1 and Tape 2 inputs and outputs can be connected to
any record/playback device that accepts standard line level ana-
log input and output signals. Typically that will be a conventional
tape recorder.
When connecting a recorder to the RC-971 remember that the
out-
puts
of the recorder must be connected to the tape
inputs
of the
RC-971. Similarly the tape
outputs
of the RC-971 must be con-
nected to the
inputs
of the recorder. As with other sources be
sure to connect the Left and Right channels of each device to the
proper channels on the associated components. Use high quality
connecting cables to prevent loss of sound quality.
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