Outlaw Audio 970 - Manual (Page 5)

5 Model 970 7.1 Channel Preamplifier Processor
Owner’s Manual
Outlaw Audio Model 970
7.1 Channel
Preamplifier Processor
Welcome to the hideout–you're now an Outlaw! Although you've selected one
of the most advanced A/V components available today, being an Outlaw isn't
always easy. Owning Outlaw components often ruffles the feathers of friends
or acquaintances that don't. That's because Outlaw products outperform
comparably priced units from virtually all other companies or cost much,
much less than units offering similar performance. But that's what being an
Outlaw is all about. So, once again, welcome. And sincere thanks for joining
the gang. We think you're going to enjoy being an Outlaw.
A Brief Note On This Manual
Read it! It's that simple. We know some of you won’t (Outlaws are a contrary
bunch!) But those who take the time will get some serious help craftily disguised
in non-serious language. Yep, you might say that this manual is a bit different
from some you’ve encountered in the past. Who knows, it might even provide
you with a chuckle or two as you read it.
On the serious side, this Manual contains everything you need to know to con-
nect, configure, and use your new processor. It'll show you how to integrate
your new processor with all the other components in your system, and how to
customize the Model 970 to match your preferences.
If you still have questions, we’re not going to leave you staked out in
the sun waiting for some posse to round you up. You can contact us via
e-mail at
[email protected] or call us at 1-866-OUTLAWS
(688-5297) .
You may also find fellow Outlaws hanging out around the campfire at the
Outlaw Saloon. It’s a great place to share your Model 970 experiences with
like-minded folk. Mosey on in by clicking on “Hideout” on our home page
and then clicking on “Saloon.” But make sure no one else is watching, OK?
We don't want anyone to know where the Outlaws hang out.
A Quick Guide to the Model 970’s Features
Your new Outlaw Audio Model 970 Preamplifier Processor is built with top-
quality components for state-of-the-art audio performance. It combines a
broad range of inputs and outputs, performance minded features, and the
very latest audio processing technologies that will make your system deliver
all the sound it’s capable of.
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. The processor works with
practically any audio and video component from analog sources to CD players,
cable and satellite boxes, PCs, digital TV tuners, and the latest Super Audio-CD
and DVD-Audio players. Of course, there is also a built-in AM/FM tuner.
Clean design and intuitive controls make the Model 970 one of the easiest-to-
use surround processors ever.
A Quick Guide to the Model 970's Features
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8 Digital Audio Inputs (4 coaxial, 4 optical)
These are “assignable” inputs. That means the setup menu system “links”
the front or rear panel digital inputs to any source. In short, you can
use any digital input for any digital source. Hook them up first, program
them later!
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2 Digital Audio Outputs (1 coaxial, 1 optical)
These let you connect digital audio sources to digital audio recorders.
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DVI (Digital Video Interface) Input/Output (2 input, 1 output)
For the best possible picture with DVI- or HDMI-equipped digital TV tun-
ers, satellite receivers and DVD players. Remember that DVI carries video
signals only. If another component has HDMI (High Definition Multimedia
Interface) connections, you will need a DVI/HDMI adaptor or dual-purpose
cable, such as those available from the Outlaws..
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High-Bandwidth Component Video Switching
This lets you use the Model 970 as a switching center for your high-def
sources like digital set-top boxes and progressive-scan DVD players without
losing any picture quality.
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5 Composite and S-Video Inputs
These provide high-quality video signal paths to and from your video
sources.
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8 Analog Audio Inputs with Bypass Capability
Connect all your audio sources to the Model 970 with ease. And you can
bypass all digital processing (surround processing, bass management, etc.)
to listen to straight analog two-channel sources whenever you want.
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Video Output Conversion
All composite and S-video signals are “transcoded” or upconverted to
component video, so every video signal (except DVI) is available at the
component output jacks. Of course, the on-screen menus are also available
on the component outputs (except when HDTV signals are in use.)
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High-performance AM/FM/FM Stereo tuner with 30 presets
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Audiophile-quality digital-to-analog and preamplifier stages
Provide maximum performance for critical music listening.
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High-performance, matched Op-Amps
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Dolby Digital EX ® and Pro Logic IIx ®
Dolby Digital decoding delivers 5.1-channel digital surround sound from
DVD, satellite, cable and digital TV sources. Dolby Digital EX adds an
additional rear-surround channel. Pro Logic IIx converts stereo sound
to 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channels, and also converts 5.1 sources to 7.1.
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DTS ® , DTS-ES ® and DTS Neo:6 ®
The full suite of DTS decoding and processing modes is available to provide
up to 6.1 channels of sound from virtually any analog source as well as
DTS-encoded programs.
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7.1-Channel Analog Input with digital or analog bass management
This is for connection of today’s multi-channel source devices (Super Audio
CD and DVD-Audio players) as well as future high definition sources. You
may choose either digital or analog bass management, or simply go with
the by-pass mode when your player has internal bass management.