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Output Connections

[See Figure 2 for RCA output connection illustration.]

The RC-971 has RCA-type output connectors that are compatible

with the inputs of most power amplifiers. Use high quality cables

and be sure to connect the Left and Right channel outputs of the

RC-971 to the correct channels of the amplifier.

Note: There are two sets of outputs on the RC-971. 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.

Front Panel Controls

Volume Control

The front panel Volume control is actually two separate controls.

The control knobs are “friction connected”, so both controls nor-

mally operate together. Turn the controls

clockwise

to increase

the volume, or

counterclockwise

to decrease the volume.

The two controls can be operated separately by holding one con-

trol knob while turning the other. Normally this is necessary only

to compensate for problems in the program material.

Tone On/Off Switch

When the switch is in the Off position the tone control circuits are

bypassed to ensure the purest possible sound. Leave the switch in

the Off position unless you want to use the tone controls. Turn the

switch to the On position if you want to adjust the tone controls.

Bass and Treble Controls

When the Tone Switch is in the On position, turning the Bass and

Treble controls adjusts the tone balance of the sound. Turn the

controls

clockwise

to increase the bass or treble output. Turn the

controls

counterclockwise

to decrease the bass or treble output.

A properly set up high-performance audio system produces the

most natural sound with little or no adjustment of the tone con-

trols. Use these controls sparingly. Be particularly careful when

turning the controls up (clockwise). This increases the power out-

put in the bass or treble range, increasing the load on the ampli-

fier and speakers.

Input Signal Connections

[See Figure 3 for input connection illustration.]

The RC-971 has conventional RCA type input connectors, the type

found on nearly all audio equipment.

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.

The CD, Tuner, and Aux inputs of the RC-971 are “line level” in-

puts. These are for connecting components such as CD players,

Hi Fi or NICAM Stereo video cassette recorders, tuners for audio

or video, Laser Disc players or the analog output from a CD ROM

drive.

The Left and Right channels are clearly labeled and should be

connected to the corresponding channels of the source compo-

nent. The Left RCA connectors are white, the Right connectors

are red. Use high quality RCA cables for connecting input source

components to the RC-971. Ask your authorized Rotel dealer for

advice about cables.

Note: The addition of a Rotel RQ-970BX Phono Equalizer enables

you to connect a phonograph to the RC-971. See your authorized

Rotel dealer for more information.

Recorder Connections

[See Figure 4 for recorder connection illustration.]

The Tape 1 and Tape 2 inputs and outputs can be connected to

any record/playback device that accepts standard line level ana-

log input and output signals. Typically that will be a conventional

tape recorder.

When connecting a recorder to the RC-971 remember that the

out-

puts

of the recorder must be connected to the tape

inputs

of the

RC-971. Similarly the tape

outputs

of the RC-971 must be con-

nected 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.

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