Outlaw Audio 990 - Manual (Page 26)

26 Outlaw Audio
Owner’s Manual
27 Model 990 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor
Owner’s Manual
Speaker Configuration
Once you are finished configuring the inputs, it is time to configure the
Model 990 for your particular loudspeaker system. You can perform this task
automatically or manually, but before proceeding, please read the following
information carefully.
Speaker Placement
The best speaker placement for your particular room will depend on its size,
furnishings, seating arrangement, and the acoustical properties of the space
(including room size, wall type, coverings, and various other factors).
Due to the complex nature of these variables, it is impossible to recommend
any one-size-fits-all placement. You may have to experiment with various
placement options to determine the best configuration for your specific situa-
tion. Please note that proper configuration and placement of your speakers is
critical for achieving the best possible surround-sound reproduction.
Here are some basic recommendations you should consider when positioning
your speakers:
Front left, center and right speakers
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These speakers should be placed at the same relative height from the floor
and a similar distance from any walls. Most speakers sound best when
located with the tweeter at ear height when you’re seated. Typically, the
further away from the walls the speakers are, the better they will sound.
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Ensure that the speakers are aimed at the listener’s ears within your chosen
seating position.
Surround left and right speakers
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Place these speakers so that their height is approximately 1 meter (3 feet)
higher than that of the listener’s ears, if feasible.
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Place these speakers to the sides of, or slightly behind, the primary listen-
ing position.
Surround back left and right speakers
These speakers are required for Dolby Digital EX, DTS ES, Dolby Pro Logic IIx,
and 7-Channel Stereo. They are also desirable—though not required—for
DTS Neo:6.
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Place these speakers behind the listener so that the angle between each
speaker and the listener is approximately 30 degrees.
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Place these speakers so that their height is 1 meter (3 feet) higher than
that of the listener’s ears.
NOTE ON DIPOLE SURROUND LOUDSPEAKERS: Most dipole
surround speakers have an arrow which indicates their proper orienta-
tion relative to your video display/screen. Dipoles placed on side walls
should have the arrows pointing forward. 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.
Subwoofer
Subwoofer placement can frequently be a trial-and-error affair, as bass energy
sets up “standing waves” in most every room. These standing waves can cause
areas with too much bass, areas with too little bass, and areas in between. You
may have to move the subwoofer and/or the prime listening area to improve
the bass response. Be aware that every surface you place the woofer close to (one
wall, the floor, two walls in a corner) will increase the overall apparent bass in
the room. But this can potentially lead to boomy and muddy-sounding bass.
When connecting any speakers, be sure to read the instruction manuals that
came with the product and check your power amplifier’s instruction manual
for proper hook-up of the loudspeakers.
Automatic Setup
Using the included setup microphone, the Model 990 can automatically deter-
mine your speaker configuration, set the proper amount of delay so that sound
coming from the different speakers arrives at your ears at the same time, and
balance the levels of the different channels so they are all equal. You will still
need to configure inputs and a few other features manually, but the auto setup
procedure does most of the job for you.
Before you begin automatic setup, make sure all of the connections have been
made between the Model 990 to your source components, amplifier(s), and
speakers, and that the Model 990 and your video display are turned on.
To perform automatic setup:
1. Press the MENU button on the front panel or the remote to display
the Main Menu.
The Main Menu appears on-screen:
MAIN MENU
> INPUT CONFIG
AUTO SETUP
SPEAKER SIZE
SPEAKER X-OVER
SURROUND CONFIG
CHANNEL CALIBRATE
DELAY ADJUST
SYSTEM CONFIG
MULTI-ROOM CONFIG
2. Press once on the front panel or the remote to select Auto
Setup.
3. Press SET on the front panel or the remote.
The first Auto Setup screen appears on-screen:
AUTO SETUP
BEFORE STARTING THE
SYSTEM PLEASE PLUG
THE MIKE IN USING
THE FRONT PANEL JACK
** WARNING **
THE TEST TONE IS LOUD
PRESS ENTER TO CONTINUE
Speaker Configuration