Rotel RB-970BX User Manual

RB-970BX
STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER
OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Write your SERIAL NUMBER here.
The number is located near the
identification plate on the rear panel.

Rotel RB-970BX Specifications

Power Output

continuous_power_output	60 watts per channel
din_output	110 watts per channel
peak_current	30A
power_output_btl	180 watts mono

Distortion

total_harmonic_distortion	No more than 0.03% (continuous rated power output)
intermodulation_distortion	No more than 0.05% (continuous rated power output)
intermodulation_distortion_at_1_watt	No more than 0.05%

Output

output_speakers_bridged_mono_mode	8 ohms min
output_speakers_stereo_mode	4-16 ohms
damping_factor	280 (20 to 20, 000 Hz, 8 ohms)

Input

input_sensitivity_impedance	1.0 V / 27 kohms
overload_level	5 V
frequency_response	15 to 100, 000 Hz, +0 dB, -1.0 dB

General

power_requirement	120 V/60 Hz, 220-240 V/50 Hz
power_consumption	300 watts
signal_to_noise_ratio	116 dB

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	440 (W) x 92 (H) x 334 (D) mm
dimensions_in_inches	17-3/8" x 3-5/8" x 13-3/16"
weight	6.8 kg/15.0 lbs

Summary

INTRODUCTION

UNPACKING AND INSTALLING

UNPACKING & LOCATION

Guidance on unpacking the amplifier and selecting a suitable location.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Information on connecting the unit to the appropriate power supply.

CLEANING YOUR UNIT

Instructions on how to clean the audio equipment safely.

HUM AND NOISE

Tips for resolving hum or noise issues in the audio system.

MAKING THE CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS

Detailed steps for connecting speaker cables to the amplifier.

CONNECTING THE PREAMPLIFIER

Guidance on connecting the preamplifier to the power amplifier.

CONNECTING THE POWER CORD

Instructions for safely connecting the amplifier's power cord.

LOCATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

BRIDGED SWITCH (REAR PANEL)

Explanation of the rear panel switch for stereo or mono operation.

SPECIFICATIONS