Outlaw Audio 990 - Manual (Page 14)

14 Outlaw Audio
Owner’s Manual
15 Model 990 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor
Owner’s Manual
discrete back surround channel. Both DTS ES formats are backward-compatible
with the original DTS process, and will deliver a 5.1-channel output when no
center or back surround speakers are available.
The Model 990 will automatically sense the availability of either DTS ES format
and automatically switch the processing mode when required.
DTS Neo:6
This processing mode can create up to six full-bandwidth channels from any
matrix-encoded 2-channel source. It offers two modes, Cinema and Music. Use
the Cinema mode for movie soundtracks, the Music mode for stereo music.
Additional Information
More info about the Model 990’s various surround-sound technologies can be
found at the www.dtsonline.com and www.dolby.com.
Stereo Listening Modes
The Model 990 also offers advanced technology for stereo listening. Not only does
it offer a stereo mode, it also offers additional modes that enhance fidelity.
Stereo
This mode routes sound only to your front left and right speakers, and to your
subwoofer if one is connected.
7-Channel Stereo/5-Channel Stereo
These modes expand the sound from a stereo recording into all channels of
your surround-sound system. Because they process the sound only minimally,
these modes are popular for piping music through the room for a party—you’ll
get fairly consistent sound all around the room.
Bypass
This mode also routes sound only to your front left and right speakers and sub-
woofer, but it does not route sound through the Model 990’s digital signal processor
(DSP). It also deactivates the Model 990’s video circuitry, and bypasses the tone
controls. It can deliver a somewhat cleaner sound than Stereo mode.
Upsample
This mode uses the latest technology from the world of high-end audio to
achieve maximum fidelity from CDs and stereo DVDs. It does this by increasing
the word depth and sampling rate of standard-resolution digital audio. For
example, it converts CD audio, which has 16-bit word depth and a 44.1-kilohertz
sampling rate, into high-resolution, 24-bit/192-kilohertz audio. Rather than
simply converting the data, it “fills in the cracks” between the original samples
to extract details lost when the original recording was downsampled for CD or
DVD. The result is greater delicacy, depth, and dynamic range.
Connecting Your Model 990
Before proceeding, please observe the following precautions when connecting
devices to your new Model 990.
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Do not plug the power cord into your Model 990 until all other connections
have been made.
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Always refer to the instructions that came with the component that you
are connecting for specific procedures, warnings, and options.
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For all analog connections, the red input jacks (R) are used for the right
channel, white input jacks (L) are used for the left channel, and yellow
input jacks (V) are used for the composite video connection.
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Make sure to insert all plugs and connectors securely. Improper con-
nections can result in noise, poor performance, or damage to the equip-
ment.
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Do not bundle audio/video connection cables with power cords and
speaker cables. This may adversely affect the picture and sound quality.
For example, run all the power cords down one side of the cabinet, all the
signal cords down the other side, and the speaker wire down the center.
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When connecting devices to the digital inputs and outputs, you may also
consider hooking up the analog connections to and from the components
to ensure that all signals can he employed by the preamp/processor (es-
pecially if you plan to use the Model 990’s multi-zone capability).
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When using an optical input or output jack, always use a high-quality
optical fiber cable.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We strongly recommend that before you connect
any loudspeakers to your amplifiers, you complete all needed connec-
tions and setup procedures to your Model 990 as outlined below. This
will reduce the chance that a misconnection or other error will produce
audio output that might damage your speakers or other components.
Given the wide variety of components that can be used with your Model 990,
there are numerous ways in which your system can be connected. To help you
with this task, we have provided a chart (page 19) to record which components
are connected to the Model 990, as well as which type of input (analog, coaxial,
S-Video, etc.) is used. Keep this chart for future reference.
In many cases, there will be several possible ways to connect a particular device. Use
the diagrams on the following pages as a guideline. The information in this sec-
tion contains some of the more common situations you might encounter in your
system. Always consult the owner’s manual that came with the component you are
connecting for more information on the source component’s connections.
Connecting Audio Components
CD Player or Music Server
Analog Connect the L and R channel outputs on the CD player or music server
to the CD jacks on the Model 990.
Digital If your CD player or music server has a digital output jack, connect it to
one of the coaxial (COAX 1 or 2) or optical (OPT 1-4 IN) input jacks, depending
on the type of connector used by the CD player. Later, you will configure the
Model 990 to use the specific input that you have chosen. For now, note which
digital input you used on your system chart.
Stereo Listening Modes