Outlaw Audio 970 owner manual Use this control to adjust the volume level

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Model 970 Operation

To select a source/input from the front panel:

1.Press the INPUT button on the front panel.

2.Press the or buttons on the front panel to select the source.

The front-panel display will show the selected source (or the name you have chosen for it if you have renamed that input). The on-screen display will also show the selected source unless you have selected OSD: OFF in the Input Configuration menu.

Volume Control

Use this control to adjust the volume level.

To adjust main volume level:

nPress the VOLUME UP or DOWN buttons on the remote, or turn the VOLUME knob on the front panel.

The volume level will be indicated on the front-panel display and the on-screen display (unless you have selected OSD: OFF in the Input Configuration menu). The range of the volume control runs from -70dB to +10dB.

When you use the remote control to adjust the volume setting it will change up or down in 0.5 dB increments if you tap the volume controls up or down slowly. When you hold the volume control buttons down the volume will change quickly, but only in 1dB increments. When the front panel volume control is used the level is changed in 1dB increments.

Muting the Volume

Use this control to turn the sound off momentarily, such as when interrupted by a phone call.

To mute the main volume:

nPress the MUTE button on the front panel or the remote control.

The sound will mute and the word “MUTE” will replace the volume level in the displays and blink on the front-panel display, but remain constant in the on screen display.

To turn mute off:

nPress either MUTE button to restore the volume to its previous level.

The name of the selected source will reappear in the displays.

OR

nPress the VOLUME UP or DOWN buttons on the remote, or turn the VOLUME knob on the front panel.

The volume of the selected source will return at the new level.

Changing the Surround Mode

Use these controls to change the surround mode from the default selected during input configuration. Only the modes that can be used with the signal (stereo, Dolby Digital, or DTS) currently being played will be available for you to select. Seven-channel modes such as Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie cannot be used unless you have seven speakers connected.

To change the surround mode from the front panel:

1.Press the SURR MODE button.

2.Press the or buttons on the front panel until the name of the desired mode appears.

The selected surround mode is shown on the front-panel display, and the on-screen display unless you selected OSD: OFF in the Input Con- figuration menu.

This method also allows you to select one of the Model 970’s stereo modes, including stereo, bypass, 5-channel stereo and 7-channel stereo.

To change the surround mode from the remote:

1.Press the DOLBY MODES button or the DTS MODES button, depending on what type of signal you are listening and the mode type desired until the name of the mode you want to select appears.

The selected surround mode will be shown on the front-panel display, and in the on-screen message (unless you selected OSD: OFF in the Input Configuration.). The DOLBY MODES button works with any type of sig- nal. The DTS MODES button works only when you are playing stereo or DTS material.

Changing Stereo Modes

The Model 970 offers several stereo listening models, including stereo, 5-channel stereo, and 7-channel stereo. With stereo material, such as CDs or FM radio, all of these modes are available. With Dolby Digital and DTS material, most of these modes will be not be available.

To change the stereo mode from the front panel:

1.Press the SURR MODE button.

2.Press the or buttons on the front panel until the name of the desired mode appears.

The selected surround mode will be shown on the front-panel display and in the on-screen messages (unless you selected OSD: OFF in the Input Configuration menu.)

To change the stereo mode from the remote:

nPress the STEREO button until the name of the desired name appears.

The selected stereo mode will be shown on the front-panel display and in the on-screen messages (unless you selected OSD: OFF in the Input Configuration menu.)

Selecting the Bypass Mode

The Model 970’s Bypass mode allows you to route the signal from an analog stereo input directly from the inputs to the volume control in a “straight-wire” mode, without any digital processing.

To select Bypass from the front panel:

1.Press the SURR MODE button.

2.Press the or buttons on the front panel until Bypass appears.

To select Bypass from the remote:

nPress the Bypass button to toggle between Bypass mode and standard mode with digital processing.

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Contents Model When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged Please Read FirstPower Cord Handle the AC Power Cord GentlyWiring Installation LocationTable of Contents Outlaw Audio Model Brief Note On This ManualAccessories Activates or cancels the on-screen menuUnpacking Model 970 Front PanelAdjusts the volume level of the headphones Model 970 Front PanelSelects between AM or FM Selects between FM mono and FM stereoModel 970 Rear Panel Model 970 Rear Panel RP24 AC input seeRemote Control Model 970 Remote ControlThese buttons control the Model 970’s volume Other components begins the play functionOther components activates the recording function Other components temporarily stops Play or RecordSurround Formats Available Surround ModesModel 970 Front Panel and On Screen Display Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EXDolby Pro Logic Connecting Your Model Stereo Listening ModesConnection Record Chart Connecting Audio Components see Connecting Video Components see pagesVideo Recorder Digital TV Tuner/Cable Box/Satellite ReceiverVideo Display Connections AC power connection Antenna ConnectionsAmplifier Connections see Subwoofer Connection seeConnecting Audio Equipment to the Model Audio Recording DeviceConnecting a DVD Player to the Model DVD-Audio/SACD/DVD PlayerConnecting Other Video Components to the Model Audio Connection NoteConnecting a Video Display to the Model If the video display has an Hdmi inputConnecting an External Amplifier to the Model When using a passiveSystem Setup Input ConfigurationExit Takes you out of Menu mode Here’s a brief explanation of each item on the Main menuInput Configuration sub-menu appears DVD Configuration sub-menu will appearInput choices appear as follows as you scroll through them Speaker Placement Up to 200ms of delay can be selected in 10ms incrementsConfiguring Audio Inputs There is no Lip Sync Delay available for audio-only sourcesSpeaker Placement Left Front, Center, and Right Front SpeakersLeft and Right Surround Speakers Surround Back Left and Right SpeakersSpeaker Size Configuration To enter settings for speaker sizeSubwoofers Speaker Size sub-menu appearsSpeaker X-Over Crossover Configuration Select LB/RB when you have two Surround Back speakersTo enter settings for speaker crossover Speaker X-Over sub-menu appearsSurround Setting Configurations Surround Configuration sub-menu appearsNight Mode PanoramaDimension HP Headphone ModeChannel Calibration Channel Subwoofer OffsetChannel Calibration sub-menu appears Channel Calibration with the Model 970 Test ToneAs you desire Manual Channel Calibration with Your Own Test SourceDelay Adjust Delay Settings for Large RoomsTo set the Delay for each channel System Configuration Settings You can adjust the level from -70 to +10dBAvailable choices are Power Standby/On indicator on the front panel will glow amberModel 970 Operation Direct OperationUse this control to adjust the volume level Volume of the selected source will return at the new levelName of the selected source will reappear in the displays Night Mode Selection No Comp means no compression i.e., Night Mode OffSleep Timer Channel TrimUsing the AM/FM Tuner Lip-Synch DelayAdjusting Tone Controls Stereo will tune stereo signalsUsing Headphones Creating an AM or FM station-memory preset manuallyTo create FM station-memory presets automatically To select a preset stationRemote Control Setup and Operation Battery InstallationSetup Using Preprogrammed Codes To install batteries in the remote controlVolume Control Punch-Through LED will blink twiceYou can choose CBL, AUX, VCR, TV, SAT, CD, or AMP Care and Maintenance System ResetCleaning When You Are AwaySetup Codes TroubIeshootingDVD Players TV/VCR Combos VCRs Model 970 Specifications Outlaw Audio Limited Warranty T l a w a u d i o

970 specifications

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