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1, Aux 2, Tuner, CD, Tape 1 and Tape 2. The Tuner, CD, Tape 1 and Tape 2 positions are all labeled for your
convenience. The Tape 2 position should be used for the recorder you intend to record with the most, as it is
capable of dubbing Tape 1 playback as well. The Tape 1 position may be used for the audio outputs (L and R)
of a Hi Fi VCR if you wish to play movies or TV shows through your stereo.
Please refer to this drawing of the rear panel of the RA 971 when connecting components or speakers.
CONNECTING COMPONENTS TO YOUR INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
The back panel has INPUT connections and SPEAKER TERMINALS for connection to the other components
and speakers in your stereo system. The INPUTS are clearly labeled and the left and right channels are
designated. Please be certain that the left channel and right channel connections are not reversed. This will
not harm anything but it will alter the original perspective of the source material. The CD, TUNER, AUXILIARY
1 and 2 are line level inputs and will accept inputs from an external phono stage, DVD, Laser Disc, CD
players, tuners, satellite TV tuner outputs or other line level components. If you wish to use a turntable, we
suggest the ROTEL RP 955 and our RQ 970BX Phono Equalizer. These may be connected to Aux 1 or Aux 2.
Connecting your VCR to your stereo system is an increasingly popular way to view TV and movies at home. If
your VCR is monophonic then you will need to have a "Y" connector to adapt it to play through both channels
of your amplifier. If you are using a monophonic VCR you are missing the true excitement and impact of a
hi fi
VCR signal from rented videotapes.
The TAPE 1 and 2 connections have IN and OUT connections. These are to send a signal to (OUT) the
recorder and then to receive a signal back from (IN) the recorder. The labels of various brands of recorders
are different but the usual labels are Tape In, REC IN, or Input and Tape Out, REC OUT or Output. The
labeling can be confusing sometimes but the idea is to go
from
the RA 971 to the recorder and then
return
to
the RA 971. Check all connections and read the owners' manual for your recorder if you are in doubt about the
labels.
The SPEAKER TERMINALS will accept two pairs of speakers. The DIRECT connection has the shortest
signal path for the clearest possible sound. If you listen to headphones we suggest the use of the REMOTE
speaker terminals for your convenience. (CONNECTION NOTE: The DIRECT speaker terminals are always
on and will not be turned off by the SPEAKER REMOTE SWITCH or the HEADPHONE jack on the front
panel.)
You may connect the speakers with bare wire, banana plugs or 4-mm speaker plugs. (Non CE mark countries)
Please be certain to observe the correct polarity of the positive and negative wires. The RED (+) speaker
terminals are to be connected to the RED or positive terminals on your speakers. The BLACK (-) speaker
terminals are to be connected to the BLACK or negative terminals on your speakers. If you incorrectly make
these connections you will have a vague stereo image and very little bass response from your system.
If you are in doubt about the sound when listening then you should reverse the positive and negative
connections on the back of one speaker only,
/f the image becomes more specific and the bass improves
then
the speaker connections should be rechecked to ensure correct connection of both speakers. You may also
confirm this by placing the speakers face to face 75-mm apart (3") and playing music with strong bass content
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