RTC-965
SURROUND SOUND
TUNER PREAMPLIFIER
SURROUND SOUND TUNER PREAMPLIFIER RTC-965
POWER
STANDBY
REMOTE SENSOR
STANDBY
VIDEO1REC
RBDS RDSRT EONTP TAPTY TAPE2M ST TUNED AUTO MEMORY PRESET
VIDEO2
VIDEO 3
VID4AUX
SOURCE
Digital Pro Logic 3 Stereo DSP MODE 5.1 CH D. RANGE SLEEP
MPEG dts
TAPE 2
VIDEO 2VIDEO 1
MONITORTAPE 1TUNERPHONO VIDEO 3CD
SPEAKER
DYNAMIC
RANGESTEREO3 STEREOPRO-LOGIC
SUBWOOFER+–REAR
MODEMENU
OSD
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
1
2
3 4
AUX/
VIDEO 4
VIDEO 5
5.1 CH
VIDEO
VIDEO 1
INPUTDSP
LABELS
REC
CENTER
+–
+–
1 2 3
4 BACK 5 6 ENTER
7 8 9
0
FREQUENCY
DIRECTMEMORY MONO BAND < TUNING >
BASS
TREBLE BALANCE
Owner’s Manual
MASTER VOLUME
D
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
APPLICABLE FOR USA, CANADA OR WHERE
APPROVED FOR THE USAGE
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MA TCH WIDE BLADE
OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT. INSERT FULLY.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET
POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND.
This symbol is to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltages inside the product's enclosure
that may constitute a risk of electric shock.
This symbol is to alert the user to important
operating and maintenance (service)
instructions in this manual and literature
accompanying the product.
ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS
ARTICLE 810: "RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT"
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTICAL
SERVICE
BOX
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H)
WARNING:
There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to moisture
or water. Do not allow foreign objects to get into the enclosure. If the unit is
exposed to moisture, or a foreign object gets into the enclosure, immediately
disconnect the power cord from the wall. Take the unit to a qualified service
person for inspection and necessary repairs.
Read all the instructions before connecting or operating the component. Keep
this manual so you can refer to these safety instructions.
Heed all warnings and safety information in these instructions and on the
product itself. Follow all operating instructions.
Clean the enclosure only with a dry cloth or a vacuum cleaner.
You must allow 10 cm or 4 inches of unobstructed clearance around the unit. Do
not place the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that could block the
ventilation slots. If the unit is placed in a bookcase or cabinet, there must be
ventilation of the cabinet to allow proper cooling.
Keep the component away from radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any other
appliance that produces heat.
The unit must be connected to a power supply only of the type and voltage
specified on the rear panel of the unit.
Connect the component to the power outlet only with the supplied power supply cable or an exact equivalent. Do not modify the supplied cable in any way.
Do not attempt to defeat grounding and/or polarization provisions. The cable
should be connected to a 2-pin polarized wall outlet, matching the wide blade
of the plug to the wide slot of the receptacle. Do not use extension cords.
Do not route the power cord where it will be crushed, pinched, bent at severe
angles, exposed to heat, or damaged in any way. Pay particular attention to the
power cord at the plug and where it exits the back of the unit.
The power cord should be unplugged from the wall outlet if the unit is to be left
unused for a long period of time.
Immediately stop using the component and have it inspected and/or serviced
by a qualified service agency if:
• The power supply cord or plug has been damaged.
• Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit.
• The unit has been exposed to rain.
• The unit shows signs of improper operation
• The unit has been dropped or damaged in any way
Place the unit on a fixed, level surface strong enough
to support its weight. Do not place it on a moveable
cart that could tip over.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
Call the CATV system or antenna installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the
NEC. This provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the pint of cable entry as practical. See installation diagram.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause interference to radio or TV communications. There is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can determined by turning the
equipment off and on, try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the unit and the television tuner.
• Connect the unit to an outlet on a different electrical circuit.
• Consult your authorized Rotel dealer for assistance.
Figure 1: Controls and Connections
RTC-965
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SURROUND SOUND TUNER PREAMPLIFIER RTC-965
POWER
STANDBY
REMOTE SENSOR
STANDBY
VIDEO1REC
RBDS RDS RT EON TP TA PTY TAPE2M ST TUNED AUTO MEMORY PRESET
VIDEO2
VIDEO 3
VID4AUX
SOURCE
MPEG dts
Digital Pro Logic 3 Stereo DSP MODE 5.1 CH D. RANGE SLEEP
TAPE 2
MONITORTAPE 1TUNERPHONO VIDEO 3CD
DYNAMIC
RANGESTEREO3 STEREOPRO-LOGIC
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
SUBWOOFER
4
MASTER VOLUME
1 2 3
OSD
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
1
2
3 4
VIDEO 2VIDEO 1
SPEAKER
5.1 CH
MODEMENU
INPUTDSP
+–
REAR
+–
VIDEO 4
VIDEO
LABELS
CENTER
AUX/
VIDEO 5
VIDEO 1
REC
+–
4 BACK 5 6 ENTER
7 8 9
0
FREQUENCY
DIRECTMEMORY MONO BAND < TUNING >
BASS
TREBLE BALANCE
62 53
2519 2120 227 242318
S-VIDEOCOMPOSITELR
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SURROUND SOUND
TUNER PREAMPLIFIER
MODEL NO. RTC-965
RTC-965
AM
LOOP
FM
75Ω
ANTENNA
REMOTE
EXT IN
LR
FRONT
REAR
CENTER
PREOUT
SUB
WOOFER
PREOUT
GND
DIGITAL INPUT
VIDEO
5.1 CH OUTPUT
5.1 CH INPUT
AUX
2
3
4
5
PHONO
LR
LR
TAPE1
OUT
TAPE 2
MON
OUT
VIDEO 4
VIDEO 3
CD
IN
IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
PLAY
VIDEO 1
AUX/
VIDEO 5
TV MONITOR
REC
34 3935 3736 38 40
332726 28 29 30 31 32
AC
INPUT
SWITCHED
100W MAX
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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SURROUND SOUND TUNER PREAMPLIFIER RTC-965
Figure 2: Remote Control
AUD
SATCDTV
43
44
45
46
47
POWER
BAND
MUTE
T / V
SURROUND + ON SCREEN
GUIDE
TRACK – TRACK +
SEARCH –
UP DOWN
RECALL
OPN/CLS SUR-DELAY
1 2 3
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 PROG
4 5 6
DISC 4 DISC 5 DISC 6 TIME [REVIEW]
7 8 9
10 0 ENTER
PAUSE
C. DELAY
PLAY
SEL
STOP
DYNAMIC
41
TAPE
VOL
VCR
42
DVD
CBL
CH
MENU
SEARCH +
PRE
MOVIE FILT
5.1 CH
SELECT
CLEAR [SCAN]
BACK
RANDOM [REPEAT]>10
Figure 3: Antenna Connections
ANTENNA
LR
CENTER
PREOUT
FRONT
REAR
SUB
WOOFER
PREOUT
5.1 CH OUTPUT
5.1 CH INPUT
AM
LOOP
FM
75Ω
REMOTE
EXT IN
49
CH
50
51
52
48
CD TUNER VIDEO 4
VIDEO 1
M 1 M 2 M 3
[SHIFT]
LIGHT
AUX/V5
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3TAPE 1 TAPE 2
PHONO
M 4
RR-939
5354
NOTE: See PROGRAMMING THE RR-939. Audio code for RTC-965
is code 001.
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Figure 4: DB25 Connector Pin Assignments
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2524232221201918171615114
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14151617181920212223241325
1 left front
2 center
3 right front
4 subwoofer
5 left surround
6 rear surround
+
+
14 left front GND
15 center GND
+
16 right front GND
+
17 subwoofer GND
+
18 left surround GND
+
19
right surround GND
Figure 5: Output Connections
RTC-965
LOOP
75Ω
AM
FM
COMPOSITE
ANTENNA
RCA
REMOTE
EXT IN
LR
FRONT
REAR
SUB
CENTER
WOOFER
PREOUT
PREOUT
FRONT REAR
CENTER
INPUT
RIGHT
SURROUND
FRONT
VIDEO INPUTVIDEO INPUT
5.1 CH OUTPUT
5.1 CH INPUT
RIGHT
LEFT
S-VIDEO
GND
DIGITAL INPUT
VIDEO
AUX
2
3
4
5
PHONO
LR
LR
TAPE1
OUT
TAPE 2
MON
OUT
SPEAKERS
CENTER
ROTEL RTC-965
AC
S-VIDEOCOMPOSITELR
VIDEO 4
VIDEO 3
CD
IN
IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 1
AUX/
VIDEO 5
TV MONITOR
PLAY
REC
SURROUND SOUND
TUNER PREAMPLIFIER
MODEL NO. RTC-965
RTC-965
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
INPUT
SWITCHED
100W MAX
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
AMPLIFIER
POWERED
SUBWOOFER
SUB
INPUT
DB25
LEFT
SURROUNDFRONT
5
SURROUND SOUND TUNER PREAMPLIFIER RTC-965
Figure 6: RCA Input Connections
DVD PLAYER
AM
LOOP
FM
75Ω
ANTENNA
REMOTE
EXT IN
LR
FRONT
REAR
CENTER
PREOUT
SUB
WOOFER
PREOUT
GND
DIGITAL INPUT
VIDEO
5.1 CH OUTPUT
5.1 CH INPUT
DIGITAL OUT
2
3
4
AUX
5
ANALOG OUTPUT
L
R
PHONO
LR
LR
CD
IN
TAPE1
OUT
IN
TAPE 2
MON
OUT
AUDIO OUT
L
VIDEO 4
VIDEO 3
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
PLAY
VIDEO 1
AUX/
VIDEO 5
TV MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEOCOMPOSITE
R
CD PLAYER
ROTEL RTC-965
AC
S-VIDEOCOMPOSITELR
SURROUND SOUND
TUNER PREAMPLIFIER
MODEL NO. RTC-965
RTC-965
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
REC
INPUT
SWITCHED
100W MAX
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
VCR
L
AUDIO OUT
R
VIDEO IN
L
S-VIDEOCOMPOSITE
R
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEOCOMPOSITE
VIDEO OUT
CASSETTE RECORDER
L
R
L
R
LINE OUTPUT
REC INPUT
OUTBOARD DECODER
FRONT REAR
L
5.1 CH
OUTPUTINPUT
R
6
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
Figure 7: S-Video Input Connections
RTC-965
DVD PLAYER
AM
LOOP
FM
75Ω
ANTENNA
REMOTE
EXT IN
LR
FRONT
REAR
CENTER
PREOUT
SUB
WOOFER
PREOUT
GND
DIGITAL INPUT
VIDEO
5.1 CH OUTPUT
5.1 CH INPUT
DIGITAL OUT
2
3
4
AUX
5
ANALOG OUTPUT
L
R
PHONO
LR
LR
CD
TAPE1
OUT
TAPE 2
MON
OUT
AUDIO OUT
L
R
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEOCOMPOSITE
CD PLAYER
ROTEL RTC-965
AC
S-VIDEOCOMPOSITELR
VIDEO 4
VIDEO 3
VIDEO 2
IN
IN
VIDEO 1
PLAY
VIDEO 1
AUX/
VIDEO 5
TV MONITOR
REC
SURROUND SOUND
TUNER PREAMPLIFIER
MODEL NO. RTC-965
RTC-965
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
INPUT
SWITCHED
100W MAX
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
L
LINE OUTPUT
VCR
L
AUDIO OUT
R
VIDEO IN
L
S-VIDEOCOMPOSITE
R
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEOCOMPOSITE
VIDEO OUT
CASSETTE RECORDER
R
L
R
REC INPUT
OUTBOARD DECODER
FRONT REAR
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
7
5.1 CH
L
OUTPUTINPUT
R
SURROUND SOUND TUNER PREAMPLIFIER RTC-965
Figure 8: On-Screen Menus
INPUT SELECTOR
Video: DVD
Audio: TUNER
Video REC: DVD
Audio REC: TUNER
5.1Ch Input: OFF
Input Source: AUTO
DOWN–selection ENTER–change
BACK-return MENU-screen off
SURROUND MODE
Mode: DOLBY PRO LOGIC
Delay Time
CENTER: ____
REAR: 20ms
BASS LEVEL: +10dB
DOWN–select ENTER/VOL–change
BACK-return MENU-screen off
MAIN MENU
Input Selector
Surround Mode
Test Tone
Tone/Balance
Setup Menu
DOWN–selection ENTER–change
BACK-return MENU-screen off
TEST TONE
Front - L
Center 0dB
Front - R
Rear - R 0dB
Rear - L -5dB
Subwoofer 0dB
DOWN–selection VOLUME–change
BACK-return MENU-screen off
TONE / BALANCE
Bass : +10dB
Treble : +10dB
Balance : L 10
DOWN–selection VOLUME–change
BACK-return MENU-screen off
SETUP MENU
Front: LARGE
Rear: SMALL
Center: LARGE
Subwoofer: YES
Dynamic Range: OFF
Menu Display: SCREEN
DOWN–selection ENTER–change
BACK-return MENU-screen off
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