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RB-976
Six-Channel Power Amplifier
MkII
Contents
About Rotel ........................................... 8
Getting Started ...................................... 8
AC Power and Control ............................ 9
Signal Connections ................................ 10
Speakers .............................................. 10
Troubleshooting .................................... 11
Specifications ....................................... 11
About Rotel
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A family whose passionate interest in music
led them to manufacture high fidelity compo-
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nents of uncompromising quality founded Rotel
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over 30 years ago. Over the years that pas-
sion has remained undiminished and the goal
of providing exceptional value for audiophiles
and music lovers regardless of their budget,
is shared by all Rotel employees.
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The engineers work as a close team, listen-
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ing to, and fine tuning each new product until
it reaches their exacting musical standards.
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They are free to choose components from
around the world in order to make that prod-
uct the best they can. You are likely to find ca-
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pacitors from the United Kingdom and Ger-
many, semiconductors from Japan or the United
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States, and toroidal power transformers manu-
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factured in Rotel's own factory.
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Rotel's reputation for excellence has been
earned through hundreds of good reviews and
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awards from the most respected reviewers in
the industry, who listen to music every day.
Their comments keep the company true to its
goal - the pursuit of equipment that is musi-
cal, reliable and affordable.
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All of us at Rotel thank you for buying this
product and hope it will bring you many hours
of enjoyment.
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Getting Started
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Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RB-976
Six-Channel Power Amplifier. When used in
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a high-quality music or home theater system,
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your Rotel amplifier will provide years of mu-
sical enjoyment.
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The RB-976
is a sophisticated six--channel
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power amplifier. Discrete output devices, a mas-
sive power supply with toroidal transformer,
premium components, and Rotel's Balanced
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Design ensure superb sound quality. High cur-
rent capability allows the RB-976
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difficult speaker loads with ease.
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Operating Features
• Three pair of amplifier channels, any of
which can be bridged for mono operation
(back panel switchable). Possible configu-
rations: 6, 5, 4, or 3 channel operation.
• User selectable power on/off configura-
tion: manual, automatic signal sensing, or
controlled by remote 12 volt trigger sig-
nal.
• Front panel input level controls.
• Front panel LEDs indicate Stereo or Bridged
Mono mode for each pair of amplifier
channels.
• Protection circuitry with front panel indi-
cators.
• Signal link output to pass-through the in-
put signal to another component.
A Few Precautions
Please read this manual carefully. In addition
to installation and operating instructions, it
provides information on various RB-976
system configurations. Please contact your au-
thorized Rotel dealer for answers to any ques-
tions you might have. In addition, all of us at
Rotel welcome your questions and comments.
Save the RB-976
packing material for future use. Shipping or
moving the RB-976
the original packing material may result in se-
vere damage to your amplifier.
Be sure to keep the original sales receipt. It is
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your best record of the date of purchase, which
you will need in the event warranty service is
ever required.
Placement
The RB-976
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normal operation. The heat sinks and ventila-
tion openings in the amplifier are designed
to dissipate this heat. The ventilation slots in
the top cover must be unobstructed. There
to drive
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should be 10 cm (4 inches) of clearance around
the chassis, and reasonable airflow through
the installation location, to prevent the ampli-
fier from overheating.
Likewise, remember the weight of the ampli-
fier when you select an installation location.
Make sure that the shelf or cabinet can sup-
port its considerable bulk.
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shipping carton and
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in anything other than
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generates heat as part of its
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