User manual ROTEL RC-980BX

[. . . ] Heed all warnings and safety information in these instructions and on the product itself. You must allow a minimum 10 cm or 4 inches of unobstructed clearance around the unit. WARNING: The rear panel power cord connector is the mains power disconnect device. The apparatus must be located in an open area that allows access to the cord connector. [. . . ] in addition , all of us at Rotel welcome your questions and comments. Save the RC-980BX shipping carton and all enclosed packing material for future use. Shipping or moving the RC-980BX in anything other than the original packing material may result in severe damage to your amplifier. Fill out and send in the owner's registration card packed with the RC-980BX. It is your best record of the date of purchase, which you will need in the event warranty service is ever required. Two UM-4/AAA size batteries (supplied) must be installed before the remote control can be used. To install the batteries, remove the cover on the back of the RR-AT94. install the batteries as shown in the illustration in the battery well. When the batteries become weak the remote control won't operate the RA-1520 consistently. Note: Be sure to set the Volume control to the minimum (full counterclockwise) position before connecting the power cord. connect the supplied power cord to the AC Input receptacle on the rear panel. Note: Be sure to set the Volume control to the minimum (full counterclockwise) position before you push in the STANDBY switch. The Tape 1 and Tape 2 inputs and outputs can be connected to any record/playback device that accepts standard line level analog input and output signals. When connecting a recorder to the RC-980BX, remember that the outputs of the recorder must be connected to the tape inputs of the RC-980BX. similarly the tape outputs of the RC-980BX must be connected 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. Most RCA-type output connectors are compatible with most power amplifiers. As always, use high quality cables and be sure to connect the Left and Right channel outputs of the RC-980BX to the correct channels of the amplifier. 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. 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. 5 mm mini-jack (labeled EXT REM IN) receives command codes from an industry-standard infrared receivers located in the main listening room. This feature is useful when the unit is installed in a cabinet and the front-panel sensor is blocked. [. . . ] This minimizes the chance of interference from other components in the system. Having a separate Recording and Listening selector adds a significant degree of flexibility in how you can use the RC-980BX. For example by selecting CD with the Record Selector and selecting Tuner with the Listening Selector you can record a CD onto a tape while listening to the tuner. If you have a three-head recorder or a DAT recorder that allows simultaneous read and write operation, you can monitor the recording by setting the LISTENING control 8 to the Tape 1 or Tape 2 position. [. . . ]