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Rear Panel Antenna Connections
The RTC-965 requires two antennas to receive radio signals, one
for AM and one for FM (MW and LW in some countries). Most us-
ers will get acceptable reception using the indoor antennas which
are supplied with the RTC-965. Instructions for hooking up these
antennas follow.
Note: If you are located a considerable distance from the radio
transmitters, you may choose to use outdoor antennas to improve
reception. Outdoor antenna systems can be dangerous if they are
not properly grounded and should always be installed by a profes-
sional contractor familiar with the electrical code requirements in
your local area.
AM Loop Antenna
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The RTC-965 includes a plastic loop antenna to receive AM radio
signals. Remove this antenna from the box and locate it near the
RTC-965. It can be tacked to a wall, using the mounting tab pro-
vided. Alternatively, you can fold the center portion of the antenna
to form a tabletop stand.
Connect the 300 ohm twin-conductor wire from the loop antenna
to the pair of screw terminals labeled AM LOOP, attaching one
wire to each terminal. It does not matter which wire attaches to
which terminal, but make sure that the connections are solid and
that the two wires do not touch.
You may need to rotate or otherwise reorient the antenna to find
the best position.
Note: To use an outdoor antenna, connect its 300 ohm twin-con-
ductor wire to the terminals in place of the loop antenna, only af-
ter a professional contractor has installed the antenna system in
accordance with local electrical codes.
FM Wire Antenna
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The RTC-965 includes a wire antenna to receive FM signals. In
many countries (including the USA), this antenna is a T-shaped
twin-conductor 300Ω antenna. Remove this antenna from the box
and connect its two conductors to the two screw terminals on the
supplied 300Ω to 75Ω adaptor. Connect the coax plug on the con-
verter to the FM 75Ω antenna connector on the RTC-965.
For best reception, unfold the T-shaped wire antenna. There are
eyelets at both ends of the T, which allow tacking the antenna to a
wall, if desired. Experiment with positioning for best reception.
In some countries, the RTC-965 may be supplied with a single wire
FM antenna terminated by a 75Ω coax connector. If your unit is
supplied with this antenna, connect it directly to the FM 75Ω an-
tenna connector.
Note: To use an outdoor antenna, connect its 75 ohm coax lead
wire (or 300 ohm twin-conductor wire and 300 ohm to 75 ohm
adaptor) to the FM 75
Ω
connector in place of the indoor wire an-
tenna, only after a professional contractor has installed the an-
tenna system in accordance with local electrical codes.
Rear Panel AC Power Connections
AC Input
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Your RTC-965 is configured at the factory for the proper AC line
voltage in the country where you purchased it (USA version: 115
volts/60Hz or European version: 230 volts/50Hz). The AC line con-
figuration is noted on a decal on the back of your unit.
Plug the attached power cord into an appropriate AC wall outlet.
AC Convenience Outlets
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Two outlets let you plug AC cords from source components or
other accessories into the back of the RTC-965 so that they will be
turned on and off automatically. The outlets are powered when-
ever the RTC-965 is fully active. They are off when the RTC-965 is
in STANDBY mode.
Note: The rear panel AC outlets are only available on 115 Volt ver-
sions of the RTC-965 and not available on 230 Volt models.
Remote External Sensor Jack
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This 3.5 mm mini-jack receives command codes from industry-
standard infrared receivers (Xantech, etc.) via hard-wired con-
nections. This feature could prove useful when the unit is installed
in a cabinet and the front-panel sensor is blocked. Consult your
authorized Rotel dealer for information on these external repeat-
ers and the proper wiring of a jack to fit the mini-jack receptacle.
On-Screen Display / Configuration
The RTC-965 features two on-screen systems to help operate the
system. The first consists of simple status displays that appear on
the TV screen whenever primary settings (Volume, Input, etc.) are
changed. These status displays are self-explanatory.
A more comprehensive ON-SCREEN MENU system is available at
any time by pressing the MENU button on the front panel or the
remote control. This system includes intuitive menus that guide
you through the setup and operation of virtually every function
and setting of your RTC-965.