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Pro Logic VIDEO2 Digital 1 C OAXIAL 3 Stereo DSP MODE 5 1 CH D. RANGE SLEEP RTC-965 SURROUND SOUND TUNER PREAMPLIFIER SURROUND SOUND TUNER PREAMPLIFIER RTC-965 POWER REMOTE SENSOR STANDBY STANDBY TAPE 2 PHONO TUNER TAPE 1 MONITOR VIDEO 1...
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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. APPLICABLE FOR USA, CANADA OR WHERE APPROVED FOR THE USAGE CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT.
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 4 BACK AUX/ VIDEO 2 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 3VIDEO 2 COMPOSITE S-VIDEO SURROUND SOUND TUNER PREAMPLIFIER RTC-965 WARNING: OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. RTC-965 MASTER VOLUME 6 ENTER FREQUENCY MEMORY DIRECT...
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DISC 6 ENTER >10 TUNER VIDEO 4 TAPE 1 TAPE 2 VIDEO 1 [SHIFT] LIGHT NOTE: See PROGRAMMING THE RR-939. Audio code for RTC-965 is code 001. Figure 3: Antenna Connections ON SCREEN MENU TRACK + DOWN SUR-DELAY MOVIE FILT PROG 5.1 CH...
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RTC-965 Figure 5: Output Connections CENTER VIDEO 3VIDEO 2AUX/VIDEO 5TV MONITORVIDEO SWITCHED100W MAX RTC-965 AMPLIFIER MODEL NO. RTC-965 SPEAKERS TUNER PREAMPLIFIER INPUT SURROUND SOUND ANTENNAS-VIDEOCOMPOSITEL SURROUND FRONT INPUT VIDEO 1PLAYVIDEO 1REC FRONT WARNING: COMPOSITE S-VIDEO FRONT REMOTEEXT IN WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR...
SURROUND SOUND TUNER PREAMPLIFIER RTC-965 Figure 6: RCA Input Connections ANTENNA FRONT LOOP DIGITAL INPUT VIDEO REAR CENTER WOOFER PREOUT PREOUT REMOTE EXT IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT COMPOSITE S-VIDEO ANALOG OUTPUT COMPOSITE S-VIDEO PHONO VIDEO 4 VIDEO 3...
VIDEO 1 AUX/ VIDEO 5 TAPE 2 TV MONITOR RTC-965 SURROUND SOUND TUNER PREAMPLIFIER MODEL NO. RTC-965 SWITCHED 100W MAX RTC-965 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Unpacking Remove the unit carefully from its packing. Look for the handheld remote control and other accessories. Save the packing and box as it will protect the RTC-965 if you move or need to return it for maintenance. Placement Place the RTC-965 on a solid, dry, level surface away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, high humidity, or strong vibrations.
Note: The STANDBY switch also controls the rear panel AC con- venience outlets. When the RTC-965 is in STANDBY mode, the AC outlet is also off. When the RTC-965 is fully functional, the AC out- let is live. Remote Sensor This sensor receives infrared signals from the handheld remote control.
PRO LOGIC button is pressed. Note: Many users will find that leaving the RTC-965 in the PRO LOGIC mode offers the most satisfactory performance and conve- nience for all source materials.
A ST indicator lights when a stereo FM signal is received. NUMERIC Keypad: Station Presets The RTC-965 can store up to 30 station presets for recall at any time using the NUMERIC keypad. To memorize a station: 1. Tune to the desired station, either AM or FM.
– subwoofers and/or large speakers. For optimum surround sound performance, it is neces- sary to tell the RTC-965 what speakers your system includes and what type they are. The following configuration instructions refer to LARGE and SMALL speakers.
2. Use the NUMERIC buttons to enter the 3-digit code (001) for the RTC-965 – press 0, then 0, then 1. The AUDIO button will flash each time you enter a digit. 3. Store the code number by pressing the corresponding AUDIO button again.
Connect a second tape deck to the TAPE 2 connections – the out- puts of the tape deck to the IN jacks on the RTC-965 and the OUT jacks on the RTC-965 to the inputs on the second tape deck.
TV Monitor Output The video output of the RTC-965 sends the video signal to your TV monitor. Both RCA composite and S-Video connectors are pro- vided. Simply connect the TV MONITOR output, either RCA com- posite or S-Video, to an input on your television monitor.
The RTC-965 includes a plastic loop antenna to receive AM radio signals. Remove this antenna from the box and locate it near the RTC-965. It can be tacked to a wall, using the mounting tab pro- vided. Alternatively, you can fold the center portion of the antenna to form a tabletop stand.
SURROUND SOUND TUNER PREAMPLIFIER RTC-965 Navigation Buttons POWER BAND MUTE T / V SURROUND + ON SCREEN GUIDE MENU PAUSE C. DELAY TRACK – TRACK + PLAY DOWN STOP DYNAMIC RECALL OPN/CLS SUR-DELAY MOVIE FILT DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 PROG 5.1 CH...
UP/DOWN buttons on the remote or the NUMERIC Keypad front panel buttons ( ), adjust the setting using the ENTER re- mote button. Return to the MAIN menu by pressing the BACK but- ton. Cancel the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY by pressing the MENU button. RTC-965...
(SPL) meter to measure the output of each speaker instead of relying on your ear. SPL meters are available from electronics stores, or your authorized Rotel dealer may loan you one. Set the meter to its SLOW response time with C-weighting and be sure to hold it away from your body.
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. DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems.
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