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STEREO
CONTROL
AMPLIFIER
RC-870
INTRODUCTION
We
at
Rotel
want
to
thank
vou
for
purchasing
our
audk>
product.
Rotel
audio
products
are
designed
to
use
the
latest
electronic
technology,
and
they
incorpo¬
rate
our
long
experience
as
a
specialist
manufac¬
turer
of
audio
equipment.
We
are
confident
that
you
will
find
satisfaction
in
the
high
quality
sound
and
top
performance,
and
that
you
will
find
pleasure
in
the
functional
beauty
achieved
through
humarvengineerir>g
concept.
Before
starting
operation,
please
read
this
instruction
manual
thoroughly
and
acquaint
yourself
with
the
proper
mode
of
using
the
unit
and
all
its
connections.
We
hope
you
will
enjoy
top-notch
performance
for
many
years
to
come.
BEFORE
ENJOYMENT/
POWER
SUPPLY
Follow
the
instructions
below
for
maximum
safety:
1.
Use
a
wall
outlet
for
power
supply
Be
sure
to
connect
the
AC
tine
cord
to
a
house¬
hold
wall
outlet.
Be
certain
that
the
outlet
voltage
matches
the
electrical
rating
of
the
unit,
found
on
the
rear
panel
name
plate.
2.
Connecting
and
removirtg
AC
cord
Be
sure
to
connect
or
disconnect
the
AC
line
cord
only
after
turning
off
the
power
switch
to
prevent
possible
shock
noise
or
damage
to
the
speakers.
3.
Ventilate
the
unit
well
Never
block
any
ventilation
holes
at
the
top
and
bottom
of
the
unit.
Be
sure
also
to
provide
ample
ventilation
space
around
the
unit.
Poor
ventilation
may
result
in
damage
due
to
exces¬
sive
heat.
4.
Do
not
open
the
cabinet
In
order
to
avoid
electric
shock
or
damage
to
the
component,
never
open
the
cabinet.
If
a
foreign
object
falls
inside
the
unit
by
mistake,
turn
the
power
off.
disconnect
the
wall
plug,
and
consult
a
qualified
electrician
or
your
dealer.
5.
Irtttallation
Be
sure
to
place
the
unit
in
a
level
artd
flat
place
where
it
is
free
from
humidity,
vibration,
high
temperature
and
not
exposed
to
direct
sunlight.
Be
careful
not
to
place
the
unit
in
a
highly
enclosed
place
such
as
near
a
wall
or
on
a
bookshelf.
A
poor
ventilation
will
cause
unde¬
sirable
effects
to
the
unit.
6.
Moving
the
unit
When
transporting,
remove
the
AC
cord
from
the
wall
outlet
and
all
other
connected
cords
on
the
rear
panel
to
prevent
wire
breakage
arxi
short
circuits.
7.
If
the
unit
gets
wet
If
the
unit
should
get
wet,
immediately
discon¬
nect
the
AC
cord,
and
consult
your
dealer
or
a
qualified
electrician.
8.
Cleaning
and
maintenance
Do
not
use
chemicals
such
as
benzine
or
thin-
ners
on
the
front
panel.
Always
use
a
soft,
dry
cloth
to
clean
the
unit.
9.
O
wr>er's
manual
Keep
the
owner’s
manual
near
the
unit,
arxl
record
the
serial
number
(found
on
the
rear
panel)
on
the
cover.
Caution
(applicable
to
the
U.S.A.,
Canada,
Hong
Kong,
arxl
Southeast
Asia):
On
the
rear
panel
of
the
RC-870
are
two
sets
of
AC
outlet
through
which
power
is
supplied
to
audio
equipment
(turntable.
CD
player,
tuner,
cas¬
sette
deck,
etc.)
you
use
in
conjunction
with
the
RC-870.
Each
AC
outlet
is
the
switched
type,
turned
on
or
off
upon
switching
on
or
off
the
power
in
the
RC-870,
and
has
rating
of
200
watts
maximum.
Do
not
attempt
to
connect
equipment
whose
power
consumption
exceeds
the
rating
of
these
AC
outlets.
Never
connect
a
power
amplifier
to
these
AC
outlets.
CONNECTING
COMPONENTS
Connect
all
necessary
audio
components
to
the
rear
panel
of
the
unit,
using
RCA
pin
cords.
See
the
illustration
for
properly
completed
con¬
nections.
When
connecting
RCA
pm
cords,
be
sure
that
L
(left)
ar>d
R
(right)
markings
on
each
component
are
matched
correctly.
Con¬
nect
the
grour>ding
wire
of
the
turntable
to
the
terminal
marked
GND
on
the
amplifier.
Note:
The
unit
is
provided
with
two
sets
of
PHONO
input
terminals,
labeled
MM
and
MC
respectively.
When
using
a
turntable
equipped
with
a
moving
magnet
(MM)
type
cartridge,
use
the
PHONO
MM
terminals.
When
u$ir>g
a
turntable
with
an
MC
type
cartridge,
use
the
PHONO
MC
termiruls.
If
you
have
two
turntables,
one
with
an
MM
type
cartridge
arKf
the
other
with
an
MC
type,
you
may
connect
both
units
simultaneously.
(with
Moving
Magnet
Cartridge)
SWITCHES
AND
CONTROLS
(1)
Power
Button
Depress
this
button
to
turn
on
the
power
in
the
unit.
Press
the
button
a
second
time
to
release
it
arxJ
to
cut
off
the
power.
(2)
Power
Indicator
Glows
when
power
is
turned
on
with
the
power
button.
(3)
Headphone
Jack
For
private
listening,
plug
your
headphones
into
this
jack,
which
cuts
off
the
sound
from
speakers.
The
volume
of
the
headphone
sound
can
be
regulated
with
the
volume
control.
(4)
Volume
Control
Used
to
regulate
the
volume
level.
Turn
clock¬
wise
to
increase
the
volume,
and
counter¬
clockwise
to
reduce
it.
This
is
a
dual
con¬
centric
knob
which
permits
either
separate
or
combined
adjustment
of
both
channels.
(5)
Mode
Selector
Used
to
selea
the
reproducing
mode
of
the
stereo
signal
fed
into
the
unit.
STEREO
posi¬
tion
is
for
rtormal
stereo
reproduction,
and
MONO
position
for
morK)phonic
reproduction.
When
the
selector
is
set
to
MUTE
position,
output
of
the
unit
is
cut
off,
and
r>o
sound
will
be
heard.
(6)
Tape
Monitor
Selector
Used
to
listen
to
a
signal
supplied
from
the
tap>e
deck.
Set
the
selector
to
TAPE
1
position
for
the
signal
from
a
tape
deck
connected
to
TAPE
1
terminals
on
the
rear
parcel,
and
set
to
TAPE
2
for
the
deck
connected
to
TAPE
2
terminals.
When
it
is
set
to
the
>
2
”
position,
you
can
perform
tape-to-tape
copying
from
the
TAPE
1

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