Dolby Laboratories 950 7.1 owner manual Multi-zone Operation

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Operation

Multi-zone Operation

The 950 allows you to send a stereo signal to a remote second zone. This signal must be amplified by an optional external power amplifier and sent into speakers in the remote zone. You can choose to feed any analog stereo source connected to the inputs of the 950 to the second zone and you can independently control its volume, regardless of what source has been chosen to play on the main system.

To turn on the Multi-zone system from the main listening area:

1.Press the MULTI button on the remote control.

The Multi-zone menu appears on the Front Panel Display and the OSD.

2.Use the < and > buttons to select On.

The yellow LED below the word MULTI on the front panel will illuminate indicating activation of the second stereo zone. Your selection will appear on the front Panel Display and the OSD.

MULTI-ZONE

MULTI-ZONE : ON

The low voltage ZONE output jack on the back of the 950 will be ener- gized. Its output can be used to turn on the remote power amplifier (if it has such capability) or trigger another low voltage switchable device.

3 . Press the MULTI button again to view the Input menu.

4.Use the < and > buttons to select which source signal will be sent through the ZONE OUT outputs to the second zone.

The Source choices appear as follows as you scroll through them:

DVDVIDEO1VIDEO2VIDEO3VCRTUNERCDTAPEAUX1AUX 2

You can scroll in either direction using the < and > buttons. Your selection will appear on the front Panel Display and the OSD.

MULTI-ZONE

INPUT :CD

Only analog input sources can be used with the Multi-Zone system.

5.Press the MULTI button again to view the Mute menu.

6.Use the < and > buttons to select whether the Multi-zone mute function is On or Off.

Your selection will appear on the front Panel Display and the OSD.

MULTI-ZONE

MUTE :OFF

The Multi-zone Mute function is unaffected by pressing the MUTE button on the remote control or 950 front panel.

7.Press the MULTI button again to view the Volume menu.

8.Use the < and > buttons to increase or decrease the volume level of the signal being sent to the second zone.

Your selection will appear on the front Panel Display and the OSD.

MULTI-ZONE

VOLUME

: -10dB

The range available is from -80dB to 10dB. Use caution as you can set a very high volume level and not be aware of it because of the distance between you and the second zone.

The Multi-zone volume level is unaffected by the VOL buttons on the remote control or 950 front panel main volume control.

9.Press the MULTI button again to exit the Multi-zone menu.

Audio from the source you selected will be heard through the speakers in the second zone.

The Multi-Zone system will remain on until it is specifically turned off. Thus, you may see the Mutli-Zone system indicator on even when the 950 is in the Standby mode with regard to the main room.

If you do not wish to use the Multi-Zone system to send sound to a second zone, you can use it as a separate audio-only record buss output that allows you to record one source while you listen to another.

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Contents Model Where they exit from the unit Please Read FirstPower Cord Handle the AC Power Cord GentlyWiring Installation LocationTable of Contents Model 950 Features For use with digital recorders or distribution systemsProvide maximum performance for critical music listening Accessories UnpackingModel 950 Front Panel Press these buttons to select an input source Model 950 Rear Panel Front Panel and On Screen Display OSD Remote Control Returns the Model 950 to standby mode when the unit is onStatus LED Indicator see Source Selection buttons seeSets the 950’s built-in sleep function timer Illuminates the Remote Control buttons for 7 secondsSurround Format Information Dolby DigitalDolby Digital Surround EX Dolby Pro Logic Connecting Your Model Cirrus Extra SurroundStereo Additional InformationAudio Recording Device DVD Player Connecting an External Amplifier to the Model Stereo Amplifier Connection Record Chart Connecting Audio Components Connecting Video ComponentsCD Player Audio RecorderVideo Recorder Video DisplaySatellite Tuner or Television FM AntennaPower Control Connections Remote ControlPower Connection AM AntennaSystem Setup Navigating the Setup MenusStandby Indicator on the Front Panel will light up Main Menu appears on the Front Panel Display and the OSDInput Setup and Selection You can scroll in either direction using the and buttonsSpeaker Configuration Speaker Placement75% 100%Speaker Placement Speaker Config Front To configure the Model 950 for your speaker system For Subwoofer you can select on or OFF Surr Rear LB/RB Subwoofer FrontChannel Calibration This will produce a display that showsUnit cycles through the speakers in the following sequence LeftSystem Configuration Setting The Speaker Distance DelaysDolby Pro Logic II Plii Music Parameter Multi-zone Source choices appear as follows as you scroll through themPower Volume ControlOperation Selecting a SourceMuting the Volume Changing the Surround ModeBypass Setting Surround Data Format LockTuner Operation Night Mode Recording a SourceChannel Trim Unit cycles through the options in the following sequenceTheater Compensation Multichannel Source PlaybackAnalog Bass Management Front Panel Display and the OSD will show the followingSetting the Front Panel Display Brightness Setting the On Screen Display OSD Time OutSleep Timer Following times appear as you scroll through themMulti-zone Operation Remote Control Setup and Operation Battery InstallationSetup Using Preprogrammed Codes Red LED and the selected Source button will illuminateTo program using Auto Search LED and Source button will blink twice and then go outPress the T/V button Set-Up Code NumbersVolume Control Punch Through OperationSource Selection Buttons BacklightingLearning Commands from Another Remote Learning a New CommandExample of Programming a Macro Sequence Setup Codes CableVCR DVD Care and Maintenance TroubleshootingCleaning When You Are AwaySystem Reset Symptom Possible Cause Solution OptionsModel 950 Specifications Page Outlaw Audio Limited Warranty T l a w a u d i o I n c

950 7.1 specifications

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