Rotel RX-975 Unpacking, Placement, POWER Switch and STANDBY Switch, About Rotel, Getting Started

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About Rotel	Getting Started

Make sure there is enough room behind the RX-975 for easy hookup. Remember, you are connecting many other components to this

A family whose passionate interest in mu- sic led them to manufacture high fidelity com- ponents of uncompromising quality founded Rotel over 30 years ago. Through the years that passion has remained undiminished and the family goal of providing exceptional value for audiophiles and music lovers regardless of their budget, is shared by all Rotel em- ployees.

The engineers work as a close team, listen- ing to, and fine tuning each new product until it reaches their exacting musical stan- dards. They are free to choose components from around the world in order to make that product the best they can. You are likely to find capacitors from the United Kingdom and Germany, semi conductors from Japan or the United States, while toroidal power trans- formers are manufactured in Rotel’s own factory.

Rotel’s reputation for excellence has been earned through hundreds of good reviews and awards from the most respected review- ers in the industry, who listen to music ev- ery day. Their comments keep the company true to its goal - the pursuit of equipment that is musical, reliable and affordable.

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

Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RX-975 AM/FM Stereo Receiver. The RX-975 is three products in one:

1.A full-featured audio/video control cen- ter for analog audio and video source components

2.A high-quality AM/FM tuner with 30 station presets, direct access tuning, and auto-tuning.

3.A high power 2-channel amplifier.

Rotel’s Balanced Design Concept combines advanced circuit board layout, comprehen- sive parts evaluation, and extensive listen- ing tests for superior sound and long term reliability. We are confident that you will en- joy the high performance of your Rotel RX-975 for years to come.

In addition, the RX-975 includes a univer- sal remote control that is factory programmed operate the RX-975 and can be programmed to operate up to seven other components of your choice, providing the convenience of whole-system control from a single remote.

Unpacking

Remove the unit carefully from its packing. Look for the handheld remote control and other accessories. Save the packing and box as it will protect the RX-975 if you move or need to return it for maintenance.

Placement

Place the RX-975 on a solid, dry, level sur- face away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, high humidity, or strong vibrations.

The RX-975 can generate considerable heat during normal operation. Do not block its ventilation openings. Allow a minimum of 10 cm (4 inches) of unobstructed open space around the unit. If installed in a cabinet, make sure that there is adequate ventilation.

Make sure the RX-975 is close to the other components in your audio/video system and, if possible, place it on its own shelf. This will make initial cable routing, hookup, and any subsequent system changes easier. It also minimizes potential interference or heat buildup from other components.

unit and you’ll probably need more space than you think.

Don’t stack other objects (components or other items) on top of the RX-975. Don’t let water fall into the RX-975 as this could dam- age delicate circuitry.

Main Operating Controls

We suggest you look over the RX-975’s front and rear panels before you start connect- ing other components to it. The following ex- planations will help you get familiar with the units connections, features, and controls, with number references corresponding to the il- lustrations at the front of this manual.

Most functions are duplicated on the front panel and on the remote control shipped with your unit. A few may be available only on one or the other. When two reference num- bers appear, one refers to the location of the button on the front panel, the other to the location of the button on the handheld remote control.

NOTE: Front panel controls and displays used for tuning the AM/FM receiver are de- scribed in the next section of this manual.

POWER Switch and

STANDBY Switch

The RX-975 has two pushbuttons for pow- ering on and off. The POWER switch com- pletely shuts down all of the circuitry, simi- lar in effect to removing the power cord from the AC outlet. The STANDBY switch deacti- vates the unit, but preserves power to some circuits such as those that store memorized circuits. When in STANDBY mode, a front panel STANDBY LED indicator lights. The STANDBY switch is duplicated on the RX-975's remote.