Owner’s Manual RX-975 AM/FM Stereo Receiver
RX-975 AM/FM Stereo Receiver WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to moisture or water. Do not allow foreign objects to get into the enclosure. 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.
English Figure 1: Controls and Connections
RX-975 AM/FM Stereo Receiver 4 Figure 2: RR-949 Remote Control 31 37 32 33 38 39 34 Figure 3: Antenna Connections 35 36
English Figure 4: Input Connections
RX-975 AM/FM Stereo Receiver Figure 5: Output Connections 6
English 7 Contents Figure 1: Controls and Connections 3 Figure 2: RR-949 Remote Control 4 Figure 3: Antenna Connections 4 Figure 4: Input Connections 5 Figure 5: Output Connections 6 About Rotel ........................................... 8 Getting Started ...................................... 8 Unpacking 8 Placement 8 Main Operating Controls .........................
RX-975 AM/FM Stereo Receiver 8 About Rotel Getting Started A family whose passionate interest in music led them to manufacture high fidelity components of uncompromising quality founded Rotel over 30 years ago. Through the years that passion has remained undiminished and the family goal of providing exceptional value for audiophiles and music lovers regardless of their budget, is shared by all Rotel employees. Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RX-975 AM/FM Stereo Receiver.
English 9 In normal operation, use the STANDBY switch to deactivate the unit when you are finished listening and leave the POWER switch ON at all times. This will preserve memory functions. NOTE: The STANDBY switch also controls the rear panel AC outlets. When the RX-975 is in STANDBY mode, the AC outlet is also off. When the RX-975 is fully functional, the AC outlet is live. Remote Sensor This sensor receives infrared signals from the handheld remote control.
RX-975 AM/FM Stereo Receiver Tuning Controls The RX-975 features a digital synthesized AM/FM tuner with 30 station presets. Operation of the tuning functions involves the use of a row of numeric buttons and five large buttons below the MASTER VOLUME knob. BAND Button The BAND button selects whether the tuner is in AM or FM mode. Press the button to toggle back and forth between AM and FM.
English 11 RR-949 Remote Control The RX-975 includes a handheld remote control that does far more than operate the RX-975. The RR-949 is a full-function programmable remote control that can operate up to 8 audio/video components. A separate manual, included with the remote, gives detailed information on programming and using the RR-949 to replace all of the remote controls in your system.
RX-975 AM/FM Stereo Receiver INPUT SOURCE Buttons Two rows of buttons duplicate the function of the ten INPUT SOURCE buttons on the front panel. Select an input source by pressing the appropriate button. The AUX 1 and AUX 2 buttons correspond to the front panel VIDEO 4 and VIDEO 5 buttons. NUMERIC Buttons Ten numeric buttons, labeled 0 through 9, duplicate the function of the NUMERIC buttons on the front panel. Selects memorized station presets.
English 13 The back panel speaker connections consist of two groups of binding posts which accept bare wire or banana type plug connectors (except in the European Community countries where their use is not permitted). One group is used for the A speakers; the other for the B speakers.
RX-975 AM/FM Stereo Receiver AC Power Connections AC Input Your RX-975 is configured at the factory for the proper AC line voltage in the country where you purchased it (120 volts AC, 60Hz in the US or 230 volts AC, 50Hz in the European community). The AC line configuration is noted on a decal on the back of your unit. Plug the supplied cord into the AC INPUT receptacle on the back of the unit.
English 15 Specifications All specifications are accurate at the time of printing. Rotel reserves the right to make improvements without notice. Rotel and the Rotel HiFi logo are registered trademarks of The Rotel Co, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan. Audio Continuous Amplifier Power: 100 watts/channel (20–20k Hz, <0.05% THD, 8 ohms) Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.05% at rated power Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz: 7 kHz): <0.
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