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This symbol is to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages inside the product's enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock.
This symbol is to alert the user to important operating and maintenance (service) instructions in this manual and literature accompanying the product.
The RDA-985 must be connected to a power supply only of the type and voltage specified on the rear panel of the unit. Connect the RDA-985 to the power outlet only with the supplied 2-pin polarized power supply cable or an exact equivalent. The cable should be connected to a 2-pin polarized wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot of the receptacle. [. . . ] The RDA-985 also provides pass-through digital outputs and analog inputs to provide full flexibility in a number of system configurations. For example, a second outboard decoder (such as Dolby Digital) can be connected to the analog inputs of the RDA-985. When a DTS signal is present at the digital input, the RDA-985 will decode it and send the signal to the outputs. When no DTS signal is present, the RDA-985 will pass the signal from the analog inputs to the outputs.
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A Few Precautions
Please read this manual carefully. In addition to installation and operating instructions, it provides valuable information on various RDA-985 system configurations as well as general information that will help you get optimum performance from your system. Please contact your authorized Rotel retailer for answers to any questions you might have. Save the RDA-985 shipping carton and all enclosed packing material for future use. Shipping or moving the RDA-985 in anything other than the original packing material may result in severe damage that is not covered by the warranty. It is your best record of the date of purchase, which you will need in the event warranty service is required.
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Digital Input Selector Switch Coaxial Digital Output DTS Indicator
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Placement
Use common sense when placing the RDA-985 in a cabinet or when stacking other equipment. Avoid placing the unit where it may be subject to excessive heat such as on top of a large power amplifier or near a heat register. For best performance, avoid placing the unit where it may be subject to vibration, such as near a speaker.
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Your RDA-985 is configured for the proper AC voltage in the country where you purchased it (either 115 volts or 230/240 volts). The AC line configuration is noted on a decal on the back panel.
Note: Should you move your unit to another country, it may be possible to reconfigure it for use on a different line voltage. Opening the enclosure of the RDA-985 exposes you to dangerous voltages. Consult a qualified service person or the Rotel factory service department for information.
The RDA-985 should be plugged directly into a 2-pin polarized wall outlet or into the switched outlet on another component in your audio system. [. . . ] Switching between the digital input and the pass-through analog input is completely automatic, with the digital input receiving priority. If a DTS signal is present at the digital inputs, the unit decodes the DTS signal and sends the discrete analog signal to the RDA-985 outputs. If no DTS signal is sensed at the digital inputs, the signal at the analog inputs is passed through to the outputs.
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There are two LED indicators on the RDA-985 front panel which indicate whether a signal is present at the digital input. [. . . ]