RB-951 MkII Stereo Power Amplifier

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Contents

 

 

1: Controls, Connections, & Internal Jumpers

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2: Hookup (Stereo or Parallel Mono modes)

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3: Hookup (Bridged Mono mode)

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About Rotel

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Getting Started

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Operating Features

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A Few Precautions

 

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Placement

 

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AC Power and Control

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AC Power Input

 

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Power Switch and Indicator

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Auto Turn On/Off Mode Selector

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12V Trigger Input

 

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Circuit Breaker

 

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Protection Indicators

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Stereo/Mono Mode Selection

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Bridge Switch

and

 

Front Panel Bridge LED

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Signal Connections

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RCA Inputs

 

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Input Level Controls

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Clipping Indicators

 

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Signal Output Link

 

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Speakers

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About Rotel

Speaker Selection

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Speaker Wire Selection

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A family whose passionate interest in music

Polarity and Phasing

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led them to manufacture high fidelity compo-

nents of uncompromising quality founded Rotel

Speaker Connections

 

 

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over 30 years ago. Over the years that pas-

 

Internal Jumper Settings

 

sion has remained undiminished and the goal

 

of providing exceptional value for audiophiles

for Custom Installation

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and music lovers regardless of their budget,

Bypassing the Variable Level Controls

 

is shared by all Rotel employees.

 

 

(S603 and S604)

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The engineers work as a close team, listen-

Input Sensitivity

 

ing to, and fine tuning each new product until

 

it reaches their exacting musical standards.

(S605 and S606)

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They are free to choose components from

 

 

 

 

Selecting Parallel Mono Mode

 

around the world in order to make that prod-

(S602 and P1/P3)

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uct the best they can. You are likely to find ca-

Troubleshooting

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pacitors from the United Kingdom and Ger-

many, semiconductors from Japan or the United

Front Panel Power Indicator Is Not Lit

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States, and toroidal power transformers manu-

No Sound

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factured in Rotel’s own factory.

Rotel’s reputation for excellence has been

Protection Indicator Is Lit

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earned through hundreds of good reviews and

Specifications

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awards from the most respected reviewers in

the industry, who listen to music every day.

 

 

 

 

Their comments keep the company true to its goal – the pursuit of equipment that is musi- cal, reliable and affordable.

All of us at Rotel thank you for buying this product and hope it will bring you many hours of enjoyment.

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