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Model 970
7.1 Channel Preamplifier Processor
Owner’s Manual
Version 1.0
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Owner’s Manual Warnings Outdoor Antenna Grounding–If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the Please Read First unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding
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Owner’s Manual Precautions the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and contact Outlaw Audio Precautions for further instructions. Verify The Line Voltage Recording Copyright Your new Model 970 has been factory configured for 120 (+/- 3%) volt AC lines. Connecting Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission the unit to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and of the copyright holder. f
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Owner’s Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Please Read First Serial Number 5 A Brief Note On This Manua l 5 A Quick Guide to the Model 970’s Features 6 Unpacking 6 Accessories 6 Model 970 Front Panel 8 Model 970 Rear Panel 10 Remote Control 1 Front Panel and On-screen Display (OSD) 1 Surround Formats 12 Available Surround Mode s 13 Dolby Digita l 13 Dolby Digital E X 13 Dolby Pro Logic II x 14 Dolby Virtual Speaker 14 Dolby Headphone 14 DT S 14 DTS-E S 14 DTS Neo: 6 1
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Owner’s Manual A Quick Guide to the Model 970's Features 8 Digital Audio Inputs (4 coaxial, 4 optical) Outlaw Audio Model 970 These are “assignable” inputs. That means the setup menu system “links” the front or rear panel digital inputs to any source. In short, you can 7.1 Channel use any digital input for any digital source. Hook them up first, program them later! Preamplifier Processor 2 Digital Audio Outputs (1 coaxial, 1 optical) These let you connect digital audio sources to di
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Owner’s Manual Unpacking ® Dolby Headphone Model 970 Front Panel This creates a surround-sound effect with ordinary headphones. ® FP1 On/Standby Indicator LED (see pages 24, 36) Dolby Virtual Speaker Glows amber when the unit is in standby (ready) mode and turns blue Creates a surround-sound effect when only two speakers are connected. when you turn the unit on. Lip Sync Delay FP IR (Infrared) Sensor (see page 40) This important feature allows you to compensate for the video del
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Owner’s Manual Model 970 Front Panel Model 970 Front Panel FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 NOTE: The Model 970 is shipped with insert covers for the front panel inputs. To remove them, press gently on the left side of the insert until the right side pops out, and then pull the insert towards you. FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP To replace the inserts, slip the left side in 11 1 1 1 15 16 17 18 19 0 first while holding the insert at a 45 degree angle, and then gently
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Owner’s Manual Model 970 Rear Panel RP9 1 V Trigger output (see page 18) Model 970 Rear Panel This jack provides a 12-volt DC output whenever the Model 970 is switched The Model 970 rear panel provides a wide range of digital and analog inputs on. Usually, this jack is used for automatic turn-on of a compatible and outputs. Many current components provide multiple types of audio and amplifier equipped with a DC trigger input. video connectors. When in doubt about which to use, choose the
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Owner’s Manual Model 970 Rear Panel Model 970 Rear Panel RP RP RP RP RP RP RP RP RP RP RP RP RP RP 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 1 1 RP RP RP RP RP RP RP RP RP RP 15 16 17 18 19 0 1 RP 1 DVI inputs (see pages 15-23) RP MAIN POWER button (see pages 24 and 36) These digital video connections provide the best possible picture when Connects and disconnects the Model 970 from AC power. When this using a DVI- or HDMI-equipped video sources. (Use a DVI-to-HDMI switch is on, the S
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Owner’s Manual Remote Control Remote Control Model 970 Remote Control The Model 970’s hand held remote controller is a pre-programmed universal unit that contains an extensive library of IR codes and can control up to seven other system components in addition to duplicating every one of the Model 970’s front panel functions. All of these choices are shown on the Model 970’s RC front panel and on-screen displays. 16 Activate the remote’s backlight by simply touching any pushbutton. This lets
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Owner’s Manual Remote Control RC10 Info/7.1 dual function button RC 0 Channel Up/Down buttons (see page 38) Model 970: 7.1 selects the 7.1 multi-channel audio input. Adjusts AM/FM radio tuning frequency. Frequency appears on both the Other components: Info calls up whatever menu or information is front panel and on-screen. Also serves as channel selector when control- available. ling other devices. RC11 Preset Down/ dual function button (see page 39) RC 1 Tone button (see page 38) Mod
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Owner’s Manual Front Panel and On Screen Display (OSD) Surround Formats Model 970 Front Panel and On Screen Display The Model 970 incorporates today’s most advanced surround sound technolo- gies. The Model 970 handles the full roster of Dolby and DTS formats. In the Dolby column, you’ll see Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, and Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Movie, Music, and Game modes). On the DTS side of the tracks, we’ve Example of Front Panel Display when an input included DTS, DTS-ES (Discrete a
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Owner’s Manual Surround Formats D A Display Text Name Description/Suggested Use DD DOLBYDIG Dolby Digital Decodes Dolby Digitaldata for discrete (2.0to 5.1 depending on the playback source)mu lti-channel playback DD DOLBY DIGEX DolbyDig italEX Decodes Dolby Digital soundtracksto a 7 .1soundfield • + DOLBY PLll-C DolbyPro Log icI I Cinema Creates a 5.1 soundfield fromstereo or matrix encoded sources. Optimizedfor movie soundtracks. • + DOLBY PLII-M
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Owner’s Manual Stereo Listening Modes Dolby Virtual Speaker Connecting Your Model 970 Strictly speaking, this isn’t a surround format at all. Using advanced algorithms Before connecting your Model 970 to other system components, please observe (mathematical manipulations), it duplicates the sound field generated by a the following simple precautions: full 5.1-channel speaker array with just two speakers placed as you would for conventional stereo listening. Dolby Virtual Speaker delivers pr
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Owner’s Manual Connecting Your Model 970 Connection Record Chart 15 Model 970 7.1 Channel Preamplifier Processor
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Owner’s Manual Connecting Your Model 970 MP3 Player Connecting Audio Components (see page 19) Analog You can use any analog audio input to connect an MP3 player to the CD Player or Music Server Model 970 but you’ll probably find it most convenient to use the Left and Right Analog Connect the L and R channel outputs on the CD player or music server channel analog audio jacks on the front panel Video 4 input (FP18). Use the to the CD input jacks (RP15). same 1/8” (3.5mm) stereo miniplug to
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Owner’s Manual Connecting Your Model 970 Component If your DVD player has component video outputs, connect them Digital TV Tuner/Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to the component DVD IN jacks (RP1). Because component video connections Video Connections require three video-grade cables, remember to follow the alphabet (“Y” to “Y,” Composite Using a video cable with yellow RCA jacks at both ends, connect “P ” to “P ,” and “P ” to “P ”) when making these connections. B B R R the device’s composite
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Owner’s Manual Connecting Your Model 970 Audio Connections Subwoofer Connection (see page 23) Analog If your display device has an internal tuner with an analog audio Powered (self-amplified) subwoofers output, connect the L and R channel outputs to the Video 1-3 analog audio Using a shielded RCA-to-RCA cable, connect the subwoofer output jack (RP19) inputs (RP16 or RP17). to the subwoofer’s line Input jack. Then follow any specific connection and/or Digital If your display device has a
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Owner’s Manual Connecting Your Model 970 Connecting Audio Equipment to the Model 970 Audio Recording Device Analog Digital PLAY REC IN PLAY REC IN Optical L R Coaxial NOTE: When making digital connections, use either the Coaxial or Optical L connection, but not both. Optical Coaxial R Out Out For Coaxial connections, Digital Outputs Analog Outputs use either COAX 1, 2 or 3. Likewise, Optical connections OPT 1-3 are interchangeable. You will configure the CD Player Model 970 later to use
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Owner’s Manual Connecting Your Model 970 Connecting a DVD Player to the Model 970 DVD CONNECTION NOTE: Your connection requirements will vary according to your video gear’s capabilities. In most cases, only one type of video connection is required. Make sure that you use choose from the connections that correspond to the DVD inputs: DVI 1, Component Video DVD, or the DVD Input composite and S-Video jacks. Similarly, when making digital audio connections, use either the Coaxial or Optic
