Rotel RTC-965 Owner's Manual
Rotel RTC-965 Owner's Manual

Rotel RTC-965 Owner's Manual

Surround sound tuner preamplifier
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1 C OAXIAL
2 D
OSD
OPTICAL
Pro Logic
3 Stereo
Digital
VIDEO2
VIDEO 3
VID4AUX
3 4 S OURCE
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
CD
TAPE 1
MONITOR
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
DYNAMIC
SPEAKER
PRO-LOGIC
3 STEREO
DSP
STEREO
RANGE
MENU
SUBWOOFER
+
Owner's Manual
1
2
3
4 BACK
5
6 ENTER
7
8
9
0
AUX/
FREQUENCY
VIDEO 3
VIDEO 4
VIDEO 5
MEMORY
DIRECT
5.1 CH
VIDEO
VIDEO 1
MODE
INPUT
LABELS
REC
BASS
TREBLE
REAR
CENTER
+
+
MASTER VOLUME
MONO
BAND
<
TUNING
>
BALANCE

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  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Figure 1: Controls And Connections

    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...
  • Page 4 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...
  • Page 5 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...
  • Page 6: Figure 6: Rca Input Connections

    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...
  • Page 7: Figure 7: S-Video Input Connections

    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.
  • Page 8: Figure 8: On-Screen Menus

    SURROUND SOUND TUNER PREAMPLIFIER RTC-965 Figure 8: On-Screen Menus MAIN MENU Input Selector Surround Mode Test Tone Tone/Balance Setup Menu DOWN–selection BACK-return Video REC: Audio REC: 5.1Ch Input: Input Source: DOWN–selection BACK-return Mode: Delay Time BASS LEVEL: DOWN–select ENTER/VOL–change BACK-return ENTER–change...
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Rear Panel: Video Source Connections ________________ 17 Rear Panel Output Signal Connections ________________ 18 Rear Panel Antenna Connections _____________________ 19 Rear Panel AC Power Connections ____________________ 19 On-Screen Display / Configuration ____________________ 19 RTC-965 Specifications _______________________________ 23 RTC-965 Programming the RR-939 POWER Button VOLUME Buttons...
  • Page 10: About Rotel

    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.
  • Page 11: Power Switch 1 And Standby Switch

    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.
  • Page 12: Ch Input 15 51

    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.
  • Page 13: Dynamic Range Button 12

    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.
  • Page 14: Frequency Direct Button

    – 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.
  • Page 15: Menu Button

    In this case, you would tell the RTC-965 that all of your speakers are SMALL, without regard to how big they may actually be.
  • Page 16: Programming The Rr-939

    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.
  • Page 17: Rear Panel Connections: Overview

    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.
  • Page 18: Tv Monitor Output

    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.
  • Page 19: Rear Panel Antenna Connections

    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.
  • Page 20: Navigation Buttons 41 46

    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...
  • Page 21: Input Selector Menu

    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...
  • Page 22: Test Tone Menu

    (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.
  • Page 23: Setup Menu

    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.
  • Page 24 North Reading, MA 01864-2699 Worthing, West Sussex BN11 2RX Phone: +44 (0)1903 524 813 Fax: +44 (0)1903 524 831 Phone: +49 05201-87170 082 OMRTC-965D 070799 The Rotel Co. Ltd. 10-10 Shinsen-Cho Shibuya-Ku Tokyo 150-0045 Japan Phone: +81 3-5458-5325 Fax: +81 3-5458-5310...

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