User manual ROTEL RQ-970BX

[. . . ] Keep the ventilation inlets on the unit unobstructed. For example, do not place the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that could block the ventilation slots. If the unit is placed in a bookcase or cabinet, there must be sufficient clearance around the unit and ventilation of the cabinet to allow proper cooling. Keep the unit away from radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any other appliance that produces heat. [. . . ] If you have experience with other stereo systems, you shouldn't find anything perplexing. It provides complete information on how to incorporate the RQ-970BX into your system as well as general information that will help you get optimum sound performance. Please contact your authorized Rotel dealer for answers to any questions you might have. in addition , all of us at Rotel welcome your questions and comments. Save the RQ-970BX shipping carton and all enclosed packing material for future use. Shipping or moving the RQ-970BX 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 RQ-970BX. 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 RQ-970 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 RQ-970 exposes you to dangerous voltages. Consult a qualified service person or the Rotel factory service department for information. If you are going to be away from home for an extended period of time such as a month-long vacation, it is a sensible precaution to unplug the RQ-970 (as well as other audio and video components) while you are away. The Power switch is located on the left side of the front panel. When it is pressed the RQ-970 is turned on and the Power Indicator light is illuminated. Pressing the Power switch again will turn the RQ-970 off. Like all audio components that handle low-level signals, the RQ-970BX can be affected by its environment. Do not stack the RQ-970BX on top of a power amplifier. This will minimize the chance it will pick up hum or interference. [. . . ] If it does not light, test the power outlet with another electrical device, such as a lamp. Be sure the power outlet being used is not controlled by a switch that has been turned off. Check the wiring from the back of the phono cartridge to the phonograph tone arm. Make sure the cables from the phonograph to the RQ-970BX inputs are connected properly. [. . . ]