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Route the wire from the RB-985 MKII to the speakers. Give your-
self enough slack so you can move the components enough to al-
low 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 hexagonal
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 back the insulation from the end of
each conductor. Be careful not to cut into the wire strands. Un-
screw (turn counterclockwise) the binding post hexagonal thumb-
screws. Place the connector lug or wire around the binding post
shaft. Turn the hexagonal 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.
Troubleshooting
Most difficulties in audio systems are the result of poor or wrong
connections, or improper control settings. If you encounter prob-
lems, 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 RB-985 MKII, re-
fer to the suggestions for the following conditions:
Front Panel Power Indicator Is Not Lit
No main power to the RB-985 MKII. Check the front panel power
switch. Make sure that it is set to the on position. Check power
connections at the amplifier and the outlet.
Fuse Replacement
If everything checks out correctly and you still cannot get the am-
plifier to turn on, the internal power fuse may have blown. If you
believe this has happened, contact your authorized Rotel dealer
for information on where to take your amplifier to get the fuse re-
placed.
No Sound
If the amp is getting power, but is producing no sound, check the
Protection indicator on the front panel. If it is lit, see below. If not,
check all of your connections and control settings on associated
components.
Protection Indicator Is Lit
The front panel indicator lights when the RB-985 MKII protection
circuits have shut off the amplifier. Typically, this occurs only
when the ventilation openings are blocked, when there is faulty
speaker wiring, or after a period of extreme use. Turn off the sys-
tem and wait for the amp to cool. Then push the front panel power
switch in and out to reset the protection devices. If the problem is
not corrected or reoccurs, there is a problem with the system or
the amplifier itself.
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FIVE CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER RB-985 MKII