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Auxiliary Power Outputs

North American models of the RA-985BX have two switched out-

lets on the back panel. Power is available from these outlets when

the RA-985BX is turned on. Power to these outlets is turned off

when the RA-985BX is in Standby mode. These outlets can provide

up to a total of 400 watts. They are appropriate for supplying

power to signal sources, such as CD players, tuners, or tape

decks. They should not be used for power amplifiers. Connecting

components that will draw more than 400 watts to these outputs

could damage the Standby switch in the RA-985BX.

Input Signal Connections

[See Figure 1 for input connection illustration.]

The RA-985BX has conventional RCA type input connectors, the

type found on nearly all audio equipment.

Note: To prevent loud noises that neither you nor your speakers

will appreciate, make sure the system is turned off when you

make any signal connections.

All the inputs of the RA-985BX are “line level’ inputs. These are

appropriate for connecting components such as CD players, Hi Fi

or NICAM Stereo video cassette recorders, tuners for audio or

video, Laser Disc players or the analog output from a CD ROM

drive. If you want to use a phonograph with the RA-985BX, an ex-

ternal phono equalizer, such as the Rotel RQ-970BX must be used.

The Left and Right channels are clearly labeled and should be

connected to the corresponding channels of the source compo-

nent. The Left RCA connectors are white, the Right connectors

are red. Use high quality RCA cables for connecting input source

components to the RA-985BX. Ask your authorized Rotel dealer for

advice about cables.

Recorder Connections

[See Figure 2 for recorder connection illustration.]

The Tape 1 and Tape 2 inputs and outputs can be connected to

any record/playback device that accepts standard line level ana-

log input and output signals. Typically that will be a conventional

tape recorder.

When connecting a recorder to the RA-985BX remember that the

outputs

of the recorder must be connected to the tape

inputs

the RA-985BX. Similarly the tape

outputs

of the RA-985BX must be

connected to the

inputs

of the recorder. As with other sources be

sure to connect the Left and Right channels of each device to the

proper channels on the associated components. Use high quality

connecting cables to prevent loss of sound quality.

NOTE: Normally the signal supplied to the Recorder Outputs is se-

lected by the Recording Selector

. However when the Second

Zone output function is used, the Recording Selector becomes the

source selector for the Second Zone.

Second Zone Output Connection

[See Figure 3 for the Second Zone output connection illustration.]

This output (when used with an additional power amplifier and

speakers) lets the RA-985BX provide sound to another part of your

home. You can listen to a different signal source from the one be-

ing played by the main system or to the same source. See the

Second Zone Operation section for more information.

Preamp/Power Amp Jumpers

These connectors, labeled ”Pre Out” and “Main In”, are normally

connected by a set of solid metal jumper connectors. They pro-

vide a convenient insertion point for virtually any type of signal

processor. To use these connectors, pull out the jumper connec-

tors. Using high quality cables, connect the “Pre Out” connectors

to the inputs of the signal processor. Connect the outputs of the

signal processor to the “Main In” connectors.

One of the most common uses for these connectors is to incorpo-

rate a surround sound processor into the system. Typically the

front channel outputs from the signal processor are connected to

the “Main In” of the RA-985BX. The other outputs from the signal

processor are connected to other power amplifiers and speakers.

Cassette Remote Connector

Some Rotel cassette decks can be operated by the RR-927 remote

control that come with the RA-985BX. To use this feature connect

a standard 8-pin DIN type cable between the Cassette Remote

connector on the back of the RA-985BX and the connector on the

back of the cassette deck. Control signals from the RR-927 remote

control are pick up by the Remote Sensor on the front of the RA-

985BX and passed to the cassette deck via the cable.

Remote Sensor Extension System

These connectors, when used in conjunction with Xantech™

brand Video Link™ IR signal pick ups and repeaters (sold sepa-

rately by custom system installers), enable the RA-985BX to pick

up IR remote control signals and distribute them to other compo-

nents. Contact your authorized Rotel dealer for more information.

Video Link and Xantech are Trademarks of Xantech Corporation.

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