ECTRIC SHOCK, 00 NO' REMOVE COVfcR (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QJAl FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Explanation of Graphical Symbols Thrt lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, with n nn equilateral triangle. It Intended to ok*1 the user to the cesenc« of uninsulated ’dangorcu» voltage' wthh ihe procucl ■» enclosure that may ht cl sufficient magnitude to constitute a r nk of electric s-ocktc pe-'sons Tne «jxclorrution pont w.thlft un eq.ilatofnl triang>o is nter.ded

RDA-985 POWER CONSUMPTION: 10W RDA-985 OPTI COAX CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVRIR Owner’s Manual CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT. INSERT FULLY. APPLICABLE FOR USA, CA

Uncompromised. ROTEL CASSETTE ETDECK RD-KXXXn WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Write your SERIAL NUMBER here. The number le located near the name plate on the unit's rear panel. -SERIAL NUMBER- THE RDTEI_CCD., LTTD. 1-36-8 Ohokayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan ENGLISH J INTRODUCTION We at Rotel want to thank you for purchasing our audio product. Rotel audio products are designed to use the latest electronic technology, and they

See "TAPE SELECTOR SETTING GUIDE" for details of various brands of cassette tapes and their proper selector positions. (11) Peak Level Indicator Gives instantaneous display of recording or playback level for both left and right channels. Each row of 10 LEDs directly shows levels from —18dB to +9dB. (12) Dolby NR Indicator Glows when Dolby NR switch is on, indicating the unit is in Dolby NR recording or playback mode. (13) Metal Tape Indicator Glows when METAL button of the Tape Selector is

CZ — "j F 7 i > -êr ШШ LXT > 7° (7) * U Л.-А&1Л-3 (i4'(z|S;ti(i'71°—Л—Л' i -t±-о ^'У F7í><7)fiü§W^7 K7í>u ^з> h P — JUXiDstî L X < /;?l'o 7— y-feU^^-*°'>'>3> TAPE SELECTORS RECOMMENDED TAPE NORMAL CHROMIUM DIOXIDE FERRI-CHR0ME TDK SD. ED. AD. SA SONY LN. HF CR DUAD BASF LN. LH. LHS CR FCR MAXELL LN. UD. UD-XLI CR. UD-XLII SCOTCH CRYSTAL. LD. LH CL. MA FUJI FL. FX FC 16 17 1819 21 20 22 23 24 Qj ре- y 1 ! 1 S 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1П 12 13 14 15 —g- FRONT PANEL INFORMATION 1. PO

Press all the way down to open the cassette door for removal or insertion of cassette tape. REC Button Used to put the deck in the recording mode. To record, simultaneously depress this button and the PLAY button. The REC indicator LED will light up to tell you that recording is taking place. PLAY Button Depress this button to play back prerecorded tape. Also, depress it simultaneously with the REC button when going into the recording mode. REW Button Depress this button to rapidly rewind

Be sure to match L (left) and R (right) terminals of the components. To make correct connections, use cords with white plugs for left channel connections, and cords with red plugs for right channel connections. RD-835 AMPLIFIER —OUT- IN — p Û I В OR RELEIVER Й О W — IN -OUT— AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF SYSTEM When either end of tape is reached in play, record, fast-forward, or rewind mode, the motor and transport mechanism will automatically shut off, disengaging the present mode. Note, ho

only very briefly. 6. After adjusting recording level, press the PAUSE button again to put the unit into recording mode and to start the tape. 7. Carefully watch the meter indication during recording as well. PAUSE button may be used to temporarily halt recording. 8. Press STOP/EJECT button when recording is finished. When the end of the tape is reached, the recording mode will automatically disengage and tape stops. Playback 1. Set the Dolby NR button in depressed position when you play ba

A poor ventilation will cause undesirable effects to the unit. POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION For power the unit requires the normal house electrical current (AC). You may simply plug the unit into a wall outlet, or into your amplifier’s (or receiver’s) convenience AC outlet. CAUTION: Do not apply power without first making sure the proper connections are completed. If you live in U.K. and your unit comes with 2-core cord without a plug, be sure to read the exclusive caution for U.K. CONNECTION TO I

Please enjoy the sound Rotel have created for many years to come. To make sure you get the most of your equipment, please read this owner’s manual carefully before you attempt any connections. BEFORE CONNECTION 1. Place for Installation Ensure to place the unit in a f,at surface where it is free from humidity, vibration, high temperature and not exposed to direct sunlight. Also, be careful not to place the unit in a highly enclosed area without adequate ventilation around the unit. 2. Elect