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A REQUEST FROM All OF US AT ROTEL:
PLEASE READ THIS USERS MANUAL!
Thank you for buying our RSP 970. This Dolby Pro Logic® surround sound preamplifier will accurately reproduce
your music and movie soundtracks. It is a natural extension of our well-known passion for good sound and love of
music. We are committed to making quality surround sound components to enhance your life. We have been
designing and manufacturing high quality, high performance audio electronics for more than 35 years. We believe
that the music and video programs played through your surround sound system will be a source of enjoyment to
your family and friends for many years to come.
The RSP 970 has been designed to be easy to use and
to accurately recreate the original input signal or
soundtrack.
It will provide musidal reproduction of the information in radio broadcasts, Laser Discs, DVD discs,
video tapes, audio tapes or Compact Discs. Many programs on satellite, broadcast or cable television include
surround sound information in the soundtrack. Some music and drama shows on radio include surround sound
information as well. All of these are excellent source material for decoding. Please read this manual carefully to
ensure proper setup and installation. We appreciate being a part of your life!
FEATURES OF THE RSP 970 SURROUND SOUND PREAMPLIFIER
Rotel long term reliability
Highly regulated power supply
Comprehensive input switching
User friendly "ON SCREEN" display
5.1 channel input for Dolby Digital surround sound (from the Rotel RDA 980)
Comprehensive input and output connections on the back panel for audio and video
With the creation of the RSP 970, we have attempted to offer you an excellent Dolby Pro Logic surround sound
preamplifier at a very reasonable price.
WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION IN THIS OWNERS MANUAL
SPEAKER CONFIGURATION AND INITIAL SET UP
PAGE 3
USING BALANCE CHECK
PAGE 3
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
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PAGE 4
UNKING SURROUND MODES TO INPUTS
PAGE 5
5.1 CHANNEL INPUT
PAGE 5
ON SCREEN DISPLAY
PAGE 5
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
PAGE 6
SPEAKER TONAL BALANCE
PAGE 7
SPEAKER PLACEMENT FOR SURROUND SOUND
PAGE 7
SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT
PAGE 8
SPECIFICATIONS
PAGE 9
SUGGESTED SPEAKER LAYOUT DRAWING
PAGE 9
TROUBLESHOOTING
PAGE 10
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