Rotel RA-985BX Second Zone Operation, Speaker Selector Switch, Listening Selector, Phones Output

STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER RA-985BX

Speaker Selector Switch 5

When the Speaker Selector switch is set to A, speakers con- nected to the Speaker A terminals 21 will play. When the switch is set to B, speakers connected to the Speaker B terminals 22 will play. When the switch is set to A+B, speakers connected to both sets of terminals will play. The switch may be set to “Off” when using headphones. See the information in the Speaker Se- lection section for important information on speaker impedance.

Listening Selector 14

The setting of the Listening Selector controls which of the input sources is heard. The source selected is also the one that is routed through the Preamp/Power Amp Jumper.

Recording Selector 12

The setting of the Recording Selector controls which of the input signals goes to the record outputs. When you are not recording, set the Recording Selector to the “Off” position to minimize the chance of interference from other components in the system.

Having a separate Recording and Listening selector adds a sig- nificant degree of flexibility in how you can use the RA-985BX. For example by setting the Record Selector to CD and the Listening Selector to Tuner you could record a CD onto a tape while listen- ing to the tuner.

If you wish to duplicate (“dub”) a recording from one recorder to another, the source unit should be connected to Tape 1 input. The Recording Selector should be set to Tape 1. The unit recording the signal should be connected to Tape 2 output.

Second Zone Operation

[See Figure 3 and the Second Zone Output Connection section for information on setting up a second zone.]

Note: All Second Zone functions are controlled by the RR-927 re- mote control. See the “Remote Control Function” section for more information

Rec/Zone Button 28 and Zone Indicator 13

To activate the Second Zone function press the Rec/Zone button. The Second Zone Indicator will light. The Recording Selector will then function as the Second Zone source selector. Press the Rec/ Zone button again to return the Recording Selector to its normal function. The Second Zone Indicator will turn off.

Source Selector Buttons 27

When the Second Zone function is active the Source Selector but- tons select the source for the second zone.

Zone Volume Buttons 31

The buttons labeled “< Zone Vol >” control the volume of the Sec- ond Zone. Press the left button to turn the volume down and the right button to turn the volume up.

Note: When the Second Zone output feature of the RA-985BX is used the Recording Selector becomes the source selector for second zone. You cannot record while the Second Zone feature is being used.

			RR–927
	STANDBY
	AMP	TUNER	MUTE
25				26
	PHONO	CD	TUNER AUX1

27AUX2 TAPE1 TAPE2 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 OFF REC/ZONE

Phones Output 6

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BAND A.TUN TUNING

The Phones output allows you to connect headphones for private listening. This output accommodates standard stereo phone (1/4”) plugs. If your headphones have another type of plug, such as a 1/8” mini-plug, you will need an adapter plug. Contact your autho- rized Rotel dealer, to get the correct adapter plug. The speakers will continue to play if they have been turned on by the Speaker Selector. Set the Speaker Selector to “Off” if necessary.

Remote Sensor 4

The Remote Sensor picks up the infra-red signals from the remote control. Do not cover or block the sensor. It must be unobstructed or the remote control will not work properly. The operation of the Remote Sensor can also be affected if it is exposed to bright light, particularly sunlight. In addition remote control functions may not work reliably if the batteries in the RR-927 are weak.

1			2	3	4
	5		6	7	8
30	9		0		+10
		ZONE VOL		VOLUME
31						32

TIME STOP PAUSE PLAY

SEARCH RNDM

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		TRACK	REPT DISC
	ON SCRN CTR FCS		SRND MODE
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	BAL CHK		DELAY TIME

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Buttons , , and are used to program the remote. See the following section.

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