Outlaw Audio 970 - Manual (Page 6)

6 Outlaw Audio
Owner’s Manual
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Dolby Headphone ®
This creates a surround-sound effect with ordinary headphones.
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Dolby Virtual Speaker ®
Creates a surround-sound effect when only two speakers are connected.
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Lip Sync Delay
This important feature allows you to compensate for the video delay that
is often caused by the scaling circuitry in flat panel and micro-display
based video displays, digital video recorders or digital video sources.
Independently adjustable for each input, this feature restores lip sync.
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Four-Way Crossover
Allows you to optimize bass reproduction and power handling by setting
different crossover frequencies for front, center, side surround, and rear
surround speakers. (Don’t worry about understanding all of this right
now – we’ll explain later. Trust us, we’re Outlaws!)
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RS-232 Port
An RS-232 port makes it possible to update the Model 970’s software right
from your computer.
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Low-Voltage Trigger
This output jack sends a signal to an external system component (ampli-
fier, video projector, etc.) so that it turns on whenever you turn the Model
970 on. Yes, it’ll turn those same things off when you put the Model 970
into standby mode, too, so don’t worry.
Unpacking
Your processor comes in a carton with packing materials designed to cushion it
from all the rudeness it’ll undoubtedly encounter during shipping. We strongly
suggest you save them for use if you move, or if the unit ever needs to be shipped
back to us for any reason (our warranty requires it).
OK, your hideout may be small but you can minimize the size of the carton for
storage. Flatten it by carefully opening the top and bottom flaps and folding the
carton flat. Do the same with other cardboard inserts. If some of the packing
material can’t be folded, save it in a plastic bag.
The Model 970 is not light. It can’t be with all those goodies stuffed inside. So
take care when you lift it. Use your legs, not your back! And don’t bash your
furniture with the protruding front-panel volume control knob or the rear-
panel connectors.
Accessories
After unpacking your Model 970, please check to make sure that the follow-
ing accessories are in the box. If the Outlaws in the factory left anything out,
please get in touch with us.
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1 Remote control
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2 AA Batteries for the remote control
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1 AC power cord
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1 FM antenna
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1 AM loop antenna
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2 Front panel input insert covers
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1 Owner's manual
Model 970 Front Panel
FP1 On/Standby Indicator LED (see pages 24, 36)
Glows amber when the unit is in standby (ready) mode and turns blue
when you turn the unit on.
FP IR (Infrared) Sensor (see page 40)
The IR sensor receives commands from the hand held remote control.
Don’t block or hide it. If the Model 970 is placed in a closet, cabinet, or
behind tinted glass doors, you may have to use an external IR sensor.
FP Front panel display (see page 12)
Shows the input you’ve selected, what it’s assigned to, the AM or FM fre-
quency and tuner preset (if any), volume level, mute, which channels are
active, etc. It may be set to turn off automatically from 15 to 60 seconds
after it shows the information and may be used instead of the on-screen
display to help set up the Model 970 and the rest of your system.
FP Cursor (Navigation) controls
In general, the Up and Down cursor buttons select a particular function
or parameter from the on-screen or front panel display menu while the
Left and Right cursor buttons adjust whatever function or parameter
you’ve just selected. The Enter/Set button (in the middle of the Cursor
buttons) locks in the adjustments you’ve just made.
FP5 Menu button (see page 24)
Activates or cancels the on-screen menu.
FP6 Input button (see page 36)
Pressing activates input select function. Use the Cursor UP and DOWN
buttons to select the desired input.
FP7 Surround mode button (see page 36)
Pressing activates surround mode select function. Use the Cursor UP and
DOWN buttons to select the desired surround mode.
FP8 Tone button (see page 38)
Activates the tone controls. Use the Cursor UP and DOWN buttons to
select the desired tone control mode.
FP9 Mute button (see page 36)
Mutes the volume of the Model 970. Pushing the button again, or turning
the volume control, restores the sound.
FP10 Volume knob (see page 36)
Adjusts volume level through your speakers. The front panel display shows
volume settings from –70dB to +10dB. Turning the knob clockwise
increases volume. Turning it counterclockwise decreases levels. Volume
control overrides the Mute circuit.
FP11 Standby/On button (see pages 24, 35)
When the rear panel Master Power switch is in the ON position, pressing
this button toggles the unit from standby (most everything off except for
the IR sensor and associated circuits) to on (fully operational).
FP1 Headphone jack (see page 39)
Use to connect headphones. Pure stereo or Dolby Headphone processing
is available. The speakers are muted when the headphones are in use.
Unpacking