Rotel RD 960BX - RD 960 BX Cassette Deck Features; Key Features and Technology; Installation Guidelines; Unit Placement and Environment

A WORD FROM All OF US AT ROTEL
We thank you for purchasing our RD 960BX Compact Cassette Deck. We have been designing
and manufacturing high quality, high performance audio electronics for more than 30 years.
This cassette deck was designed to offer lifelike recording and playback and is a natural
extension of our love for music. Our passion for good sound and our love of music is well
known. We believe that the music recorded and played back by the RD 960BX will be a source
of enjoyment to you for many years to come.
Rotel is committed to making quality products to enhance your life. We have designed this
cassette deck to be durable, easy to use and to make recordings with high fidelity to the original
sound. Please read the owners manual to ensure that the RD 960BX is properly installed and
able to offer optimum performance. We appreciate being a part of your life.
FEATURES OF THE RD 960BX CASSETTE DECK
This is a good sounding cassette deck that will bring a lively, entertaining source of music and
recording capabilities to your stereo system. The display is designed to be informative and will
readout the tape position with digits or time. The tape type is selected automatically when a
tape is inserted and the door is closed. The display will show the tape type (Normal - Type 1,
Special (Cr02) = Type 2, Metal = Type 4) in red. We have included a MPX filter switch to allow
you to have maximum fidelity when not recording from a tuner. Many makers include this filter
without a defeat switch. The combination Record/Play head is made from Hard Permalloy for
maximum sound quality. The Erase head is made from Ferrite. We have included DOLBY B
and DOLBY C Noise Reduction with HX PRO to make clear, quiet recordings. The Recording
BIAS is adjustable to optimize the machine for operation with various brands of good quality
tape.
We have- included MUSIC SEARCH, MEMORY REWIND and REPEAT play. The Remote
Control will operate the main functions on the cassette deck and is easy to operate. The FL
Display is calibrated from -20 dB to +8 dB for recording and playback. This display can be read
easily. We believe the RD 960BX will be a musical source of pleasure to you.
INSTALLATION OF THE RD 960BX
Please place the unit on a DRY, level surface away from direct sunlight. Avoid placing objects
on top of the RD 960BX. Do not allow water to fall onto or into the RD-960BX as this could
damage the circuitry. Avoid installing the cassette deck in a location where excessive heat,
humidity, vibration, magnetic hum fields or moisture will be a problem.
We recommend installing the RD 960BX in furniture designed to house audio components.
This will allow the cassette deck to be on its own shelf with nothing stacked on top of it. This
will minimize potential interference from hum fields created by other components in your
system such as your receiver, integrated or power amplifier. Component furniture will also
reduce or suppress vibration and all audio components will provide improved sound when free
from vibration. Ask your ROTEL/?/ fi Authorized Dealer for advice about component furniture
and proper installation of audio components.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This cassette deck is designed to work on AC voltage and the correct voltage is displayed on
the Back Panel. Do not attempt to operate the RD 960BX on incorrect voltage as this will
damage the circuitry and will void your warranty. If you are in doubt about the correct
voltage for this cassette deck we suggest that you please read the label on the back panel or
consult your ROTEL/ 7 / fi Authorized Dealer for confirmation of the correct voltage.