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A WORD FROM All OF US AT ROTEL
We take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing a RA 971 stereo integrated amplifier. Rotel is committed
to making quality products to enhance your life. We have been designing and manufacturing high quality, high
performance audio electronics for more than 35 years. This integrated amp was designed to offer lifelike
sound and is a natural extension of our love for music. Our passion for good sound and our love of music is
well known. We believe that the music played through the RA 971 will be a source of enjoyment to you for
many years to come. We designed this amp to be durable; easy to use and to have high fidelity to the original
sound. Please read this owners manual to ensure that the amp is properly installed and able to offer optimum
performance. We appreciate being a part of your life.
FEATURES
This stereo integrated amplifier has been designed with symmetrical circuit paths in the printed circuit boards.
These are utilized to ensure absolutely identical timing between the two channels of the amplifier. We do this
to ensure that the original source material remains intact as it is amplified in the RA 971.
The power supply derives from a large, powerful toroidal power transformer manufactured by ROTEL and
custom designed slit foil capacitors made to ROTEL specifications. We utilize these to improve the speed,
dynamic capability and damping factor of the amplifier. We believe in highly regulated power supplies and use
these in all of our products. We fee! the extra expense is worthwhile because it is good for the music.
INSTALLATION
Please place the unit on a DRY, level surface away from direct sunlight. Piease do not place any objects on
top of the amplifier that will block the cooling vents, as they may cause the amplifier to overheat. If the
amplifier is mounted inside a cabinet, then please be certain that there is adequate airflow to ensure proper
cooling. Do not allow water or objects to fall into the amplifier, as these will damage the circuitry. Avoid
installing the amplifier in a location where excessive humidity, vibration or moisture will be a problem.
We recommend installing the amplifier in furniture designed to house Hi Fi components. This will allow the
amp to be on its own shelf with nothing stacked on top of it. This will minimize heat and potential interference
from other components in your system. Component furniture will also reduce or suppress vibration and all
audio components will provide improved sound when free from vibration. Ask your ROTEL hi fi Authorized
Deafer for advice about component furniture and proper installation of audio components.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This amplifier is designed to work on AC voltage and the correct voltage is displayed on the back panel. Do
not attempt to operate the amplifier on incorrect voltage as this will damage the circuitry and will void your
warranty. If you are in doubt about the correct voltage for this amplifier we suggest that you please read the
label on the back panel or consult your ROTEL hi // Authorized Deafer for confirmation of the correct voltage.
Connect the power cord to your wall socket for AC power. When you wish to disconnect the power cord from
the wall always hold the plug firmly and then pull it out of the wall socket. Do not unplug the power cord from
the wall by pulling the cord only. This may damage the power cord and create a hazardous condition. We
strongly recommend that the amplifier be connected to the mains wall socket, not to an extension cord.
If you wish to clean the cabinet, we suggest that you clean it with a soft, DRY cloth. Never use cleaning
compounds or solvents to clean the cabinet as they may damage the finish or remove the labels. They could
also damage the circuitry if any residue fails inside the amplifier. There are NO user serviceable parts inside
this amplifier.
Please do not open the cabinet, as this will expose you to the risk of potentially
dangerous high voltage and the risk of shock.
This could also damage the circuits and possibly void your
warranty.
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