User manual ROTEL RC-960BX

[. . . ] If the unit is exposed to moisture, or a foreign object gets into the enclosure, immediately disconnect the power cord from the wall. Take the unit to a qualified service person for inspection and necessary repairs. Read all the instructions before connecting or operating the unit. Keep this manual so you can refer to these safety instructions. [. . . ] Do not stack the RC-960BX on top of a power amplifier. This will minimize chance it will pick up hum or interference. we recommend installing the RC-960BX in furniture designed to house audio components. Such furniture is designed to reduce or suppress vibration which can adversely affect sound quality. Ask your authorized Rotel dealer for advice about component furniture and proper installation of audio components. Be sure to keep the power cords, digital signal cables and regular audio signal cables in your installation away from each other. This will minimize the chance of the regular audio signal cables picking up noise or interference from the power cords or digital cables. Using only high quality, shielded cables will also help to prevent noise or interference from degrading the sound quality of your system. If you have any questions see your authorized Rotel dealer for advice about the best cable to use with your system However there are two auxiliary power outlets on the back of the unit, which can be used to supply power for other units. Consequently it is usually best to plug the RC-960BX directly into a 2-pin polarized wall outlet. A heavy duty multitap power outlet strip may be used if it (and the wall outlet) is rated to handle the current demanded by the components connected to it. ] 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. typically that will be a conventional tape recorder. When connecting a recorder to the RC-960BX remember that the outputs of the recorder must be connected to the tape inputs of the RC-960BX. similarly the tape outputs of the RC-960BX 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. Use high quality connecting cables to prevent loss of sound quality. The Phono input is for a moving magnet (MM) or moving coil (MC) phono cartridge only and is incompatible with line level components. set the phono input selector switch 9 as appropriate for the phono cartridge you are using. Leave the switch button in the out position for a moving magnet cartridge; push the switch in for a moving coil cartridge. Some high output moving coil cartridges are designed to operate in the moving magnet position. If you are in doubt about the correct setting, check the instruction manual for your phono cartridge for information regarding its output voltage and the expected input impedance. [. . . ] In addition remote control functions may not work reliably if the batteries in the RR-949 are weak. The Balance Control alters the relative volume level of the two channels. Turn the Balance Control to the right to make the right channel louder. Turn it to the left to make the left channel louder. [. . . ]