User manual OUTLAW 970

[. . . ] Model 970 7. 1 Channel Preamplifier Processor Owner's Manual Version 1. 0 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. [. . . ] This is the preferred setting for the DVD input where the digital audio stops during menu setup or when a disc is paused. Setting Bass and Treble You can't choose a video input for any of the four audio sources (the menu line is there but the only choice is "None") There is no Lip Sync Delay available for audio-only sources You'll make both these tone control adjustments in the same way. To configure the Bass or Treble of a video input: 1. MovethecursortoBASS(orTREBLE)byusingthe and buttons onthefrontpanelorremote. Pressthe and buttonsonthefrontpanelorremotetoscroll throughthepreferredtonecontrolsettingsforthisinput. Proceed with configuring the tuner and remaining audio components connected to your Model 970. Once you have completed the input configuration process for all inputs, your next step is to configure the Model 970 to match the number and type of speakers in your system. To return to the Main Menu: 1. MovethecursortoRETURNTOMAINMENUbyusingthe and buttonsonthefrontpanelorremote. PressSETonthefrontpanelortheremote. The Main Menu appears. The input choices for both Bass and Treble appear as follows as you scroll through them: -6db-5db-4db-3db-2db-1db0db1db2db 3db4db5db6db Speaker Placement Before we get to the Speaker Size sub-menu, it is worth mentioning that you should understand that correct speaker placement is critical to good sound. Then again, also understand that there are no hard and fast laws governing where you should put them!The good news is that there are several guidelines you can follow. Unfortunately, every listening room and combination of speakers exhibits different acoustic qualities, so what works in one situation won't necessarily work in another. So, you'll probably have to experiment a bit before you're really happy with your system's sound. That being said, here are some pointers to follow. Setting Lip Sync Delay Digital video sources and displays will often use extensive video processing for scaling or in transmission paths that may cause the video on your screen to lag behind the audio. The amount of this delay will vary with a number of factors, but the Model 970 lets you delay the audio to fix this problem. It also lets you set a different lip sync delay time for each input. 6 Outlaw Audio Owner's Manual System Setup Left Front, Center, and Right Front Speakers Place them at the same relative height and, if at all possible, a bit away from any walls. Some acousticians recommend placement far away from any walls but that may not be practical in your situation. Most speakers sound best with the tweeter positioned at "seated ear height"; the same height your ears are when you're ready to watch and listen. Take care to aim the speakers at your prime viewing/listening position. That will probably mean that the center channel speaker will be aimed straight ahead while the left and right speakers are "toed-in" a bit. Left and Right Surround Speakers Put these speakers about 3' (1 meter to you metric Outlaws) above your "seated ear height. " Mount them on the side walls of your listening room, preferably a bit to the rear of the prime seating position, if possible. Different authorities have different ideas here but, if the speakers are at the right height, you can vary their placement from slightly behind to slightly ahead of your prime viewing/ listening position. Speaker Placement If your surround speakers are dipolar rather than directional, remember to orient the arrows on the dipole enclosures properly. For speakers on the side walls, point the arrows to the front of the room (i. e. , towards the video display). Surround Back Left and Right Speakers NOTE: These speakers are required for Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, a nd 7-Channel Stereo. [. . . ] DTS, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24 and DTS Neo:6 are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. Any trademark not acknowledged is recognized as the property of the respective owner. Digital Audio All digital audio inputs and outputs are to S/PDIF electrical (75, 0. 5Vp-p), S/PDIF optical (Toslink), or AES / EBU (110, 5Vp-p) standards as appropriate. Processor CS49400 Model 970 7. 1 Channel Preamplifier Processor 7 Outlaw Audio Limited Warranty This warranty protects the owner of the Outlaw Model 970 Preamplifier Processor (the PRODUCT) for two (2) years from the date of purchase. This warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specific exceptions. [. . . ]