User manual OUTLAW 2150

[. . . ] RR 2150 Stereo RetroReceiver Owner's Manual Version 1. 1 Owner's Manual Warnings Please Read First Outdoor Antenna Grounding­If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. Lightning­For added protection for the unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges. [. . . ] Subwoofers come in two varieties, powered and passive. Powered subwoofers include their own built-in amplifier and are by far the most popular, while passive subwoofers require the use of a separate, external amplifier. You can use either type with your RR 2150. Powered subwoofers Use a shielded interconnect cable to connect the RR 2150's subwoofer output jack (RP11F) to the subwoofer's line input jack. If the subwoofer has more than one input jack, check its owner's manual to see which input you should use for a monaural bass signal. Then follow any specific connection and/or configuration instructions supplied with the subwoofer. We suggest that you use the rear panel Bass Management switch (RP15) rather than your powered sub's internal crossover. You'll find the RR 2150's circuitry exceptionally clean and noise-free compared to similar circuits in most subs. Passive (non-amplified) subwoofer Modified "bi-amp" option The modified "bi-amp" configuration uses the RR 2150's internal crossover and is used most often: Set the RR 2150's Bass Management switch to the crossover frequency (60, 80, or 100 Hz) that is appropriate for your speakers. Connect the RR 2150's subwoofer output jack (RP18) to the input of the amplifier used to power the subwoofer and the output of the subwoofer amplifier to the subwoofer. Traditional "bi-amp" option The traditional "bi-amp" configuration requires · Spade lugs (they look like small two-pronged forks) Unscrew the barrel enough to place the lug's prongs around the inner post and then retighten the barrel. · Eye lugs (they are complete circles) Unscrew the barrel completely until it comes off the post. Place the eye around post, replace the barrel, and tighten. · Banana plugs Insert them into the holes in the end of each post/barrel assembly. Just push them in carefully and you're done. CAUTION: DO NOT over tighten the barrels. Just hand tighten the barrel enough to insure good contact so that it is snug to the wire or termination device and the speaker terminal. Whichever type of termination you use, it is important to make sure that the individual wire strands that make up each conductor bundle are tightly wrapped together and that there are no frayed ends that protrude past the speaker terminal or the wire termination for that conductor. This will prevent short circuits and possible amplifier failure. Remember these three points: Make sure to observe proper continuity and polarity. For continuity, make sure you connect your main Left speaker to System A's Left terminals and your main Right speaker to the System A's Right terminals. Then connect your secondary speakers to System B terminals, making sure to connect the Left speaker to the Left terminals and the Right speaker to the Right terminals. Care here will save a lot of time later. The RR 2150's speaker connections are color-coded. Red terminals are "+" or "hot" while black terminals are "­" or "ground. " For proper polarity, make sure that you've connected the proper speaker's "+" terminal (the one with the red barrel) to your speaker's "+" terminal. Then connect the "­" terminal (it has a black barrel) to the same speaker's "­" terminal. A Note On Phase When speakers are connected correctly, they are said to be "in phase. " This is critical to proper sound reproduction as it means that the drivers in each speaker work together, with the cones in each speaker moving in the same direction at the same time. [. . . ] Outlaw Audio and the Outlaw Audio logo are registered trademarks of Outlaw Audio, LLC. Any trademark not acknowledged is recognized as the property of the respective owner. RR 2150 Stereo RetroReceiver 7 Outlaw Audio Limited Warranty This warranty protects the owner of the Outlaw RR 2150 Stereo RetroReceiver (the PRODUCT) for two (2) years from the date of purchase and covers defects in material and workmanship with the following specific exceptions. These are: Please save the original shipping cartons, as the unit MUST be returned in the original carton and packing. [. . . ]