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Model 970
7.1 Channel Preamplifier Processor
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 Model 970 7.1 Channel Preamplifier Processor Owner’s Manual Version 1.0...

  • Page 2: Please Read First

    (including amplifiers) that produce heat. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE Before connecting a new component such as the Model 970 to your audio or home theater system it is always good practice to make certain that all components are turned off, and preferably unplugged from their AC power source.

  • Page 3: Installation Location

    970. Should the power cord require replacement, use an identical type, or contact Outlaw Audio for service.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    7.1 channel system, it is important to make the necessary adjustments or you will not be able to access all the surround modes. Serial Number Record your Model 970’s serial number and date of purchase here. The serial number is found on the back panel. Serial Number Date of Purchase The contents of this manual are Copyright ©...

  • Page 5: Brief Note On This Manual

    No matter what source material you throw at it, the Model 970 provides the right surround-sound processing technology as well as other options to heighten your enjoyment of movies, music, and video games.

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    The Model 970 is not light. It can’t be with all those goodies stuffed inside. So take care when you lift it. Use your legs, not your back! And don’t bash your furniture with the protruding front-panel volume control knob or the rear- panel connectors.
  • Page 7 Model 970 Front Panel 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.

  • Page 8: Model 970 Rear Panel

    RP7 IR input Connect an external infrared sensor to this input to allow remote control of the Model 970 even if it is installed in a cabinet with solid doors. It also allows control of the Model 970 from a second room.
  • Page 9 Outlaw Audio.) RP DVI output (see pages 15-23) When DVI or HDMI sources are connected to the Model 970’s DVI Inputs, connect this jack to a DVI equipped video display, or use an adaptor or dual purpose cable to connect it to an HDMI display. Analog video sources and on-screen menus do not appear on the DVI output.

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    RC7 Guide/Test dual function button (see page 37) Model 970 : Test turns on the test tone generator to set speaker levels. To route the test tone from one speaker to the next, press the Left or Right Cursor buttons.
  • Page 11 Other components : Info calls up whatever menu or information is available. RC11 Preset Down/ dual function button (see page 39) Model 970 : Preset Down advances the AM/FM tuner to the next lower preset station. Other components : begins rewind or reverse scan.

  • Page 12: Front Panel And On-Screen Display (Osd)

    Surround Formats 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).

  • Page 13: Dolby Digital

    Logic II was a substantial improvement over original Pro Logic and Pro Logic IIx is the 7.1-channel version of Pro Logic II. You can use it only when you’ve got back surround speakers connected to the Model 970. Otherwise, the Model 970 provides standard Pro Logic II processing.

  • Page 14: Dolby Virtual Speaker

    Connecting Your Model 970 Before connecting your Model 970 to other system components, please observe the following simple precautions: Don’t plug the power cord into your Model 970 until you’ve made all other con-  nections. Always pay attention to the warnings, options, and specific procedures contained ...

  • Page 15: Connecting Your Model 970

    Owner’s Manual Connecting Your Model 970 Connection Record Chart Model 970 7.1 Channel Preamplifier Processor...

  • Page 16: Connecting Audio Components

    (RP9) depending on the type of connector used by the source. (You’ll configure the Model 970 later to use the input you’ve chosen. For now, note that digital input on your system chart.) Audio Recorder (Cassette deck, MD recorder, DAT, CD recorder, etc.)
  • Page 17 If your DVD player has a DVI or HDMI video output and your video DVI/HDMI monitor has a DVI or HDMI input, connect the DVD player to the Model 970’s DVI 1 or 2 input ( ). (For HDMI-equipped DVD players, use an HDMI-to-DVI RP1 adapter, or dual-purpose cable such as those available from Outlaw Audio.)

  • Page 18: Antenna Connections

    AC power. Failure to do so can result in severe damage to your amplifier and/or loudspeakers. Use the audio jacks labeled PREAMP OUT to connect the Model 970 to an external power amplifier such as those from Outlaw Audio. The Model 970 can output up to 7.1 channels of sound (seven main channels and one subwoofer...
  • Page 19 Connecting Audio Equipment to the Model 970 Analog PLAY REC IN Analog Outputs CD Player Audio Recording Device Digital PLAY REC IN Optical Coaxial Optical Coaxial Digital Outputs Owner’s Manual Connecting Your Model 970 NOTE: When making digital connections, use either the Coaxial or Optical connection, but not both.
  • Page 20 Owner’s Manual Connecting Your Model 970 Connecting a DVD Player to the Model 970 7.1 AUDIO Outlaw Audio Coaxial Optical S-Video DIGITAL AUDIO DVD-Audio/SACD/DVD Player 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.
  • Page 21 For example, if you connect a component’s composite or S-Video output to the Video 2 inputs on the Model 970, you must also use the Component Video 2 inputs as well. If a DVI (or HDMI) output is available, connect it in place of the component video outputs.
  • Page 22 Owner’s Manual Connecting Your Model 970 Connecting a Video Display to the Model 970 NOTE: Your connection requirements will vary according to your video display’s capabilities. In most cases, only one type of video connection is required. If the video display has an HDMI input,...
  • Page 23 Connecting an External Amplifier to the Model 970 When using a passive (non-powered) subwoofer, connect the Sub Preamp output on the Model 970 to the subwoofer’s external amplifier input. Left NOTE: Powered Subwoofer Right Center Left Sur Right Sur Left Sur...

  • Page 24: System Setup

    Make certain that it is set to the input for the jacks that are used to con- nect it to the Model 970, but do not select the DVI (or HDMI) input, as the Model 970’s menus are not visible through that type of connection.
  • Page 25 Auto samples analog video inputs and selects the best available signal. If you are using a DVI connection from your DVD player, the Model 970 will default to DVI 1 when it detects a signal at that input. Note that the DVI 1 input is available only when you select DVD.

  • Page 26: Speaker Placement

    The amount of this delay will vary with a number of factors, but the Model 970 lets you delay the audio to fix this problem. It also lets you set a different lip sync delay time for each input.
  • Page 27 Dipoles placed on a rear or back wall should have the arrows pointing toward each other to achieve the correct acoustical image in the room. If you’re using just one surround back speaker, center it directly behind your main viewing/listening area. Model 970 7.1 Channel Preamplifier Processor Owner’s Manual System Setup...

  • Page 28: Speaker Size Configuration

    Since you’ve just configured all the inputs you’ll be using, it’s time to move on to the next item on the Main Menu: Speaker Size. Here, you tell the Model 970 how many speakers your system has and what their bass reproduction capa- bilities are.

  • Page 29: Speaker X-Over (Crossover) Configuration

    (the domes, cones, ribbons, etc.) in your speakers work efficiently to reproduce only the frequency range they were designed to handle. Your Model 970 lets you set different crossover points for front, surround, and surround back speakers so you can enjoy the best performance with the speakers you’ve chosen.

  • Page 30: Surround Setting Configurations

    Model 970’s surround modes. In many cases the factory defaults are a good starting point, and you may wish to skip this menu during the initial configuration of a new Model 970 and return to them later.

  • Page 31: Channel Calibration

    2-channel stereo playback. There is no "by the book" or "proper" way to set Sub Offset. Simply adjust it to your taste. Play some music you like, set the Model 970 for stereo playback, and adjust the Subwoofer Offset until it sounds good to you.
  • Page 32 : 0dB RETURN TO MAIN MENU To calibrate the channel levels of the Model 970, you can use either the built-in test tone, or your own test disc or tone generator. In addition, when using the internal test tone, you can have the Model 970 circulate the signal from one...

  • Page 33: Delay Adjust

    That is why Delay Adjustment is important! The Model 970 makes it easy to adjust the delay without any fancy calcula- tions involving microseconds or other esoteric quantities. You simply tell your...

  • Page 34: System Configuration Settings

    This final sub-menu lets you adjust some convenience and comfort parameters that enable you to enjoy the Model 970 even more by custom tailoring key set- tings. Note that some of these settings may require a bit of experience with the Model 970 in its factory default mode before you decide which to change, and to what degree the changes should be made.

  • Page 35: Model 970 Operation

    . Press SET on the front panel or the remote. Your Model 970 is ready for action! The next section of this manual will give you the information you need to use the Model 970 on a daily basis, as well as the instructions for programming the remote.
  • Page 36 OSD: OFF in the Input Con- figuration menu. This method also allows you to select one of the Model 970’s stereo modes, including stereo, bypass, 5-channel stereo and 7-channel stereo. To change the surround mode from the remote:...
  • Page 37 You can trim the channels while you are listening to a source, or you can trim the channels using the Model 970’s internal test tone. The trim range is +10dB to -10dB.

  • Page 38: Using The Am/Fm Tuner

    (or the stations they receive) seem to cause lip sync problems more than do DVD players. The Model 970 lets you delay the audio to fix this problem. It also lets you set a different lip sync delay for each input, in increments of 10 milliseconds.

  • Page 39: Using Headphones

    . Press the or buttons to scan through the list of preset stations. Using Headphones The Model 970’s front headphone jack allows you to listen in private without disturbing others nearby. You may enjoy headphone listening in either pure stereo or thanks to the Model 970’s Dolby Headphone processing, you can enjoy a realistic surround-sound effect even when using headphones.

  • Page 40: Remote Control Setup And Operation

    Do not put objects on the remote control. The buttons of the remote control may  be pressed by mistake and drain the batteries. Make sure any doors covering the front of the 970 do not have colored or smoked  glass. Placing the unit behind such doors may prevent proper remote control operation.

  • Page 41: Volume Control Punch-Through

    1 and 4. Remote Control Setup and Operation Checking the Codes If you have set up the Model 970 remote by searching for the codes, for future reference, you may wish to find out which four-digit code is operating your equipment. To find the four-digit code for a device: 1.

  • Page 42: Operation

    MAIN POWER button on the rear panel of the Model 970. This will prevent the automatic turn on circuits from accidentally turning the system on during your absence.

  • Page 43: Troubieshooting

    0305, 0317 Listed below are some of the more common issues you could encounter. For additional hints on using the Model 970 or resolving problems we suggest that you look at the Model 970 section of our website at www.outlawaudio.com, or enter the Model 970 Section of our Outlaw Saloon.
  • Page 44 0036, 0888 DVD PLAYERS Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number Apex 0672 Denon 0490 Fisher 0670 0522 Gradiente 0651 Hitachi 0573, 0664 Hiteker 0672 0623, 0558 Outlaw Audio Kenwood 0682, 0534 Konka 0719, 0711, 0720, 0721 Magnavox 0503, 0675 Marantz 0539 Mitsubishi 0521 Onkyo 0503 Optimus 0571 Oritron 0651 Panasonic...
  • Page 45 0081 (for TV use 0054), 0035 (for TV use 0051), 0000 Magnin 0240 Memorex 0037, 0162 (for TV use 0250) Mitsubishi 0048 (for TV use 0093) Orion 0002, 0294, 0479 Panasonic 0035 (for TV use 0051), 0162 (for TV use 0250) Penney 0035 (for TV use 0051), 0240, 0162 (for TV use 0250) Quasar 0035 (for TV use 0051), 0162 (for TV use 0250) 0060 (for TV use 0047), 0035 (for TV use 0051), 0048 (for TV use 0093) Sansui 0000, 0479 Sanyo 0240 Sharp 0048 (for TV use 0093) Sony 0032 (for TV use 0000) Symphonic 0000 Zenith 0000 Model 970 7.1 Channel Preamplifier Processor...
  • Page 46 HI-Q 0047 Harley Davidson 0000 Harman/Kardon 0038, 0081 Harwood 0072 Hitachi 0042, 0000 Hughes Net. Sys. 0042 0067 0037, 0278 0072 Kenwood 0067, 0038 Kodak 0035, 0037 Outlaw Audio 0037 Lloyd’s 0000 Logik 0072 0035 0043, 0240 MGN Technology 0240 0000, 0240 Magnasonic 0278 Magnavox 0035, 0081, 0563, 0000, 0039, 0149 Marantz 0081, 0035 Marta 0037...

  • Page 47: Model 970 Specifications

    All features and specifications are subject to change without notice or liability to upgrade existing units. Outlaw Audio and the Outlaw Audio logo are registered trademarks of Outlaw Audio, LLC. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 48: Outlaw Audio Limited Warranty

    Outlaw Audio shall not be liable for, in any way responsible for, any inci- dental or consequential damages of any kind. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages;...

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