Outlaw Audio 970 - Manual (Page 18)

18 Outlaw Audio
Owner’s Manual
Audio Connections
Analog If your display device has an internal tuner with an analog audio
output, connect the L and R channel outputs to the Video 1-3 analog audio
inputs (
RP16 or RP17 ).
Digital If your display device has a digital audio output, connect it to one
of the coaxial or optical input jacks ( RP1 ). Note the selected input on your
worksheet for configuration later.
Antenna Connections
The Model 970 has an internal AM/FM tuner with separate connections for
each band’s antenna.
FM Antenna
Connect the supplied FM dipole antenna by pushing the antenna’s coaxial
connector onto the FM antenna connector (
RP .)
NOTE: The supplied FM antenna is for indoor use only. For best recep-
tion, fully extend the antenna and experiment with its positioning to
get the strongest signal. You can attach it to a wall or other surface
using push-pins, tacks, or small nails.
If FM reception is poor with the supplied indoor antenna, we recommend
using an amplified indoor or a high-gain outdoor antenna. Connect these
antennas in the same way.
AM Antenna
Connect the supplied AM antenna to the rear panel push terminals (
RP ). Press
one lever on the bottom of the terminal block and insert one of the antenna
wires. Release the lever and repeat the process with the other wire and lever.
Experiment with the antenna's position to obtain the strongest signal.
Amplifier Connections
(see page 23)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before attempting to make any connection to
your power amplifier, make sure the amplifier is turned off and/or
disconnected from AC power. Failure to do so can result in severe
damage to your amplifier and/or loudspeakers.
Use the audio jacks labeled PREAMP OUT to connect the Model 970 to an
external power amplifier such as those from Outlaw Audio. The Model 970 can
output up to 7.1 channels of sound (seven main channels and one subwoofer
channel), even when you are listening to 2-channel stereo material.
The output jacks supplied by the Model 970 are: Front Left (L), Center (CEN),
Front Right (R), Surround Left (SL), Surround Right (SR), Surround Back Left
(SBL), Surround Back Right (SBR), and Subwoofer (SUB). These both carry
the same signal, so you can use either jack or both.
Be sure to verify that the correct outputs are connected to the appropriate input
jacks on your amplifier—for example, Front Left to Front Left, Surround Back
Right to Surround Back Right, etc. If the inputs on your amplifier are not
labeled, it probably does not matter which of the Model 970’s output channels
is con-nected to a particular amp channel. However, you must be sure that the
appropriate speaker is connected to that amp channel.
Subwoofer Connection
(see page 23)
Powered (self-amplified) subwoofers
Using a shielded RCA-to-RCA cable, connect the subwoofer output jack (
RP19 )
to the subwoofer’s line Input jack. Then follow any specific connection and/or
configuration instructions supplied with the subwoofer.
Passive (non amplified) subwoofer
Using the same cable type described above, connect the subwoofer output jack
(
RP19 ) to the input of the amplifier used to power the subwoofer, and then
connect the subwoofer to the amplifier following the guidelines contained
in the full-range speaker section above.
Other Connections
12 volt Trigger connections
Your Model 970 has one 12 volt Trigger output (
RP9 ). This output produces
a 12 volt DC signal that will turn on another component (provided it has a
complementary circuit) when you turn your Model 970 on. Use a cable tipped
at each end with a 1/8” (3.5mm) mono mini plug to connect the Trigger
output to another component.
RS-232 Port
RS-232 port (
RP11 ) is used to upload new software if it becomes available.
NOTE: When making connections to the RS-232 port, be certain to
use a "straight-through" male-to-female serial cable with DB-9 con-
nectors on each end. DO NOT use a serial cable designed for "null
modem" use.
AC power connection
Insert the supplied power cord into the AC input socket ( RP ). Use the sup-
plied power cord, not a standard IEC 3-prong (grounded) power cord. In the
event a replacement power cord is used, it must be sufficient to handle the
Model 970’s power draw. DO NOT use lightweight power cords designed for
computers, printers or other low current draw products.
CAUTION: Before you plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet,
confirm that you’ve made all connections to the Model 970 first.
WARNING: Never disconnect the power cord at the Model 970 end
while the other end is still plugged into an AC outlet. This may cause
an electric shock. Always connect power by plugging into the AC
outlet last and disconnect by unplugging from the AC outlet first.
Connecting Your Model 970