User manual ROTEL RB-985 MK II

[. . . ] WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts inside. refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the unit to moisture or water. Do not allow foreign objects to get into the enclosure. [. . . ] Because of its high power rating, the RB-985 MKII can draw considerable current. Therefore, it should be plugged directly into a 2pin polarized wall outlet. A heavy duty multi-tap power outlet strip may be used if it (and the wall outlet) is rated to handle the current demanded by the RB-985 MKII and all the other components connected to it. Be sure the power switch on the front panel of the RB-985 MKII is turned off (in the out position). Connect the supplied power cord to the power input receptacle on the back of the RB-985 MKII. Then, plug the other end of the power cord to the power outlet. Your RB-985 MKII is configured at the factory for the proper AC line voltage in the country where you purchased it (either 115 volts AC or 230 volts AC with a line frequency of either 50 Hz or 60 Hz). The AC line configuration is noted on a decal on the back panel. In addition to basic installation and operating instructions, it provides valuable information on system configuration, as well as general information that will help you get optimum performance from your system. Please contact your authorized Rotel audio retailer for answers to any questions you might have. in addition , all of us at Rotel welcome your questions and comments. Save the RB-985 MKII shipping carton and all enclosed packing material for future use. Shipping or moving the RB-985 MKII 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 RB-985 MKII. Also be sure to keep the original sales receipt. It is your best record of the date of purchase, which you will need in the event warranty service is ever required. Note: Should you move your RB-985 MKII amplifier to another country, it is possible to reconfigure your amplifier for use on a different line voltage. Do not attempt to perform this conversion yourself. Opening the enclosure of the RB-985 MKII exposes you to dangerous voltages. Consult a qualified service person or the Rotel factory service department for information. [. . . ] See your authorized Rotel dealer if you have any questions. The size and quality of the wire can have an audible effect on the performance of the system. Standard speaker wire will work, but can result in lower output or diminished bass response, particularly over longer distances. in general , heavier wire will improve the sound. [. . . ]