Outlaw Audio 990 - Manual (Page 12)

12 Outlaw Audio
Owner’s Manual
13 Model 990 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor
Owner’s Manual
Zone 2 Remote
This is a simple remote intended solely for use in a second room fed by the Model
990’s Zone 2 audio/video output. You will need to install an infrared sensor in
Zone 2, connected to one of the Model 990’s IR inputs, in order for this remote
to function, as it has different remote codes than the main room remote. For
that reason, it cannot be used with the Model 990’s built-in sensor.
1 ROOM 2 button (see pages 39-40)
Activates the Model 990’s Zone 2 video and audio outputs. Turns on the
Model 990’s power if power is off.
2 Audio source selector buttons (see page 40)
Selects audio-only source for Zone 2: Phono, CD, AM/FM Tuner, Aux or
Tape. Does not affect source selection for main room.
3 Video source selector buttons (see page 40)
Selects video/audio source for Zone 2: Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, Video 4,
Video 5 or DVD. Does not affect source selection for main room.
4 MUTE button (see page 40)
Mutes sound in Zone 2. Does not affect sound in main zone.
5 VOLUME UP and DOWN buttons (see page 40)
Control volume in Zone 2. Does not affect volume in main zone.
Surround Format Information
The Model 990 incorporates today’s most advanced surround-sound tech-
nologies, including every existing variant of Dolby and DTS surround sound.
Available processing technologies include Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX,
Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie and Music modes, DTS, DTS ES-Matrix and ES
Discrete, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Headphone, and Dolby Virtual Speaker. It also offers
5-Channel Stereo and 7-Channel Stereo modes.
You may note that the Model 990 includes fewer surround-sound modes than
many other surround processors, such as “stadium,” “concert hall,” “jazz
club,” etc. This was a conscious omission on our part—we consider such
modes artificial-sounding and useless. Our customers have told us they don’t
use them, either, and would rather not have to scroll past them when selecting
surround-sound modes. If you want to hear surround sound from stereo sources,
you will achieve the best results by using Dolby Pro Logic II or DTS Neo:6.
The table below lists the surround processing choices available within each mode.
Depending on the selected source (analog or digital) and your loudspeaker
configuration, certain processing options may not appear or operate.
Dolby Digital
This digital audio format provides 5.1-channel surround sound Dolby Digital
source material includes DVDs, digital TV broadcasts, many PlayStation 2
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video games, all XBox ™ video games, laserdiscs, some satellite-delivered and
digital cable programming, and D-VHS tapes.
Dolby Digital EX
Movie soundtracks encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX contain an extra
back surround channel, added to the soundtrack during mixing, which places
audio behind the listener. This additional channel provides more detailed imag-
ing behind the listener, enhancing depth, ambience, and sound localization.
One or two additional surround speakers may be used. A list of movies EX-
encoded movies can be found on the Dolby web site, www.dolby.com.
Dolby Digital EX mode can also be engaged during playback of Dolby Digital
material that is not EX-encoded. However, the results will be unpredictable.
An alternative is to use Dolby Digital + Pro Logic IIx Movie mode, which is
designed for use with 5.1-channel material.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Pro logic Ilx is the latest version of Dolby’s Pro Logic technology, which
dates back to 1977. Pro Logic II is a substantial improvement over the original
Pro Logic process; Pro Logic IIx is a new 7.1-channel version of Pro Logic II. It
can be employed only when back surround speakers are connected. Otherwise,
the Model 990 will provide only standard Pro Logic II processing.
The Pro Logic IIx Movie mode is intended for Dolby Surround-encoded movie
and TV soundtracks. It also works well for video games, especially those encoded
in Pro Logic II. Use this mode for VHS tapes, standard TV broadcasts, and DVDs
encoded in Dolby Digital 2.0.
The Pro Logic IIx Music mode converts stereo music into surround sound. Use
it with any stereo music source, including CDs, FM radio, and MP3 players. The
Music mode includes three controls, which are adjustable through the Model
990’s on-screen menu:
Surround Format Information
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