Antenna Connections; External Amplifier Connections; Power Control Connections; Power Connection - Outlaw 975 Owner's Manual

Antenna Connections

Model 975 FM and AM
Antenna Connections
Supplied FM Antenna
Supplied AM Loop Antenna
FM Antenna AM Antenna
Connect the AM antenna to the terminals labeled AM 300Ω
Connect the supplied FM antenna to the terminal labeled FM
on the rear panel of the Model 975. Press the spring-loaded
75Ω. The Model 975's coaxial antenna terminal is designed
for push-on type antenna cable connectors. For a threaded levers to open the terminals, insert a wire into each termi-
connector, use the supplied adapter. nal, then release the levers. Give the antenna cables a very
light pull to make sure they're connected.
The supplied FM antenna is for indoor use only. For best
signal reception you must fully extend the antenna. Experi- If you experience reception problems, try turning the loop
ment with the antenna's position to obtain the strongest antenna in a different direction.
signal. You can attach it to a wall or other surface using
push pins or similar hardware.
If FM reception is poor with the supplied indoor antenna,
the use of an amplified indoor or outdoor antenna is
recommended.
You can only connect a 75Ω type FM antenna to the Model
975. If you choose to use an antenna other than the one
supplied, be sure to verify that it has the correct type of connector
or that you obtain an appropriate adaptor.
If you use the same antenna for FM and TV signals, be sure
to install a splitter to separate the two signals.
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External Amplifier Connections

Model 975 Power
Amplifier Connections
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before attempting to plug any
jacks into any power amplifier verify that the power
amplifier is turned off and/or disconnected from the AC power .
Failure to do so can potentially result in severe damage to your
amplifier and loudspeakers.
Power Amplifier
Use the audio jacks labeled 7.1 OUTPUT to connect the
Model 975 to an external power amplifier such as the
Outlaw Audio Model 7125 Power Amplifier. The Model
975 can output up to 7.1 channels of sound (seven main
speakers and one subwoofer channel) depending on source
components and material.
The output jacks on the Model 975 include (left to right):
back surround/front height L and R, side surround L and R,
front L and R, center and subwoofer.
If you are using a single surround back speaker as part of
a 6.1 channel system, make sure to use the surround back/
front height L output jack when connecting the Model 975 to your
external amplifier.
Outlaw Audio

Power Control Connections

Model 975
DC Trigger Connections
Sub In
Subwoofer Connection The DC TRIGGER OUTPUT jack is used to remotely turn-on
When a powered subwoofer is used, connect the Subwoof- other devices in your system when the Model 975 is pow-
er output jack to the Line Input jack on your subwoofer and ered on. Power (12 volts DC) is applied to this jack when
follow any specific connection and/or configuration in- the Model 975 is turned on from the Standby mode. We
structions supplied with the subwoofer. If your subwoofer recommend that this jack be used to turn on a compatible
is a passive speaker, connect the subwoofer output jack on power amplifier such as those available from Outlaw, but it
the Model 975 to the input of the amplifier used to power may also be used to activate compatible products such as
the subwoofer, and then connect the subwoofer speaker projection screens or motorized blinds.
itself to the amplifier.
Begin by having your amplifier ON and your Model 975
turned OFF. Make sure that if there is a separate switch,
or input to turn the trigger on, that it is activated as well.
Next, take the mono 3.5mm cable (which is supplied with
all Outlaw Audio multichannel amps), and plug it into your
Model 975's DC Trigger Output, then take the other end and
plug it into the amplifier's DC Trigger.
If connected properly, the amplifier should then turn off.
Your trigger is now set up. You can verify this by turning
the Model 975 ON and the amplifier will come ON as
well. The amplifier must be in ON mode for the trigger to
continually control its operation from the Model 975.
Model 975 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor

Power Connection

Model 975
AC Power Connections
7 Channel Amplifier
(not supplied)
Supplied AC
Power Cord
Powered Subwoofer
(not supplied)
AC Wall Outlet
Insert the supplied power cord into the AC input on the rear
panel of the preamp/processor. While we don't recom-
mend substituting a different power cord, replacements
are available if needed.
CAUTION: Before you plug the power cord into an AC
wall outlet, confirm that all connections to the Model 975
have been made correctly.
WARNING: Never disconnect the power cord from the
Model 975 while the other end is plugged into an AC
outlet. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Always connect
power by plugging into the AC outlet last and disconnect by
unplugging from the AC outlet first.
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