Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 950 7.1 Dolby Laboratories
Go to page of 48
Owner’s Manual Model 950 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor ® V ersion 1.2.6.
2 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 3 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Warnings Please Read First CAUTION: T o reduce the risk o f electric shock, do not remove the cove r . No user service- able parts inside. Refer to qualied personnel.
2 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 3 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Precautions V erify The Line V oltage Y our new Model 950 has been factory congured for 120 (+/- 3%) volt AC lines.
4 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 5 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual T able of Contents 2 Please Read First 5 Model 950 Features 6 Unpacking 6 Accessories 6 Model 950 Front P ane.
4 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 5 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Model 950 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor Thank you for purchasing the Outlaw Audio Model 950 Preamp/ Processor .
6 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 7 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Complete Multiroom System When properly connected, a second source may be sent to a remote room, complete with remote volume control, source selection and tuner control.
6 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 7 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual 10 SO U RCE buttons (see page 30) Press these buttons to select an input source. 11 On/Standby/ Mute indicator (see page 22, 3 0) Lights to indicate when the unit is in Standby mode and goes out when the preamp/processor is active.
8 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 9 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual .
8 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 9 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual 10 Optical Digital Inputs (see page 19-2 0) Use these inputs to connect the optical digital audio signal output from such digital devices as CD, DVD or LD players.
10 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 11 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Remote Control The Model 950 Universal Learning Remote Control duplicates every function available from front panel of the preamp/processor and more. It is designed to access all the conguration and operation menus of the 950.
10 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 11 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual 8 Numeric Keypad buttons (see page 3 2) Use these buttons for control functions requiring you to enter numbers. For numerals over 10, press the 10+ button for every multiple of ten, fol- lowed by a second digit.
12 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 13 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Surround F ormat Information The Outlaw Audio Mode l 950 employs the latest technology developed in conjunction with Cirrus Logic ® , providing one of the most extensive arrays of surround decoding and processing currently available.
12 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 13 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual compat ible with the original DTS process , and will deliver a 5.
14 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 15 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Con nect ing Audi o Equ ipme nt t o th e Mod el 9 50 .
14 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 15 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Con nect ing Vi deo E quip ment to the M odel 95 0 .
16 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 17 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual .
16 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 17 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Con nect ing the Model 95 0 t o an Ext ern al A mpli er i n a Seco nd Z one .
18 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 19 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Con nect ion Reco rd Ch art .
18 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 19 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Connecting Audio Components CD Player Analog Connect the L and R channel outputs on the CD player to the CD IN jacks on the Model 950.
20 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 21 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Video Recorder A video recording device such as a VCR, PVR (such as a TiV o ® , Replay ® , Ulti- mateTV ® , DishPlayer ® or similar device) or DVD recorder can be connected to the Model 950 using the following methods.
20 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 21 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual AM Antenna Connect the AM antenna to the terminals labeled AM and E(arth) on the rear panel of the preamp/processor . Start by pressing the lever on the side of one of the terminals to the right.
22 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 23 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual S ystem Setup At this point you should have made all the necessary physical connections between the Model 950 and your source equipment, ampliers and speakers.
22 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 23 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Input Setup and Selection Before calibrating your Model 950 and adjusting loudspeaker setup and con- guration, you should rst set up the sources connected to it.
24 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 25 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual One type of compression is most useful for situations such as late night viewing of programs with a wide dynamic range (like many action movies) that might disturb others in your home.
24 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 25 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Spe aker Pla ceme nt .
26 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 27 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual The rst ste p i n con gurin g the 950 t o o pera te with yo ur spe aker syste m is to set the type, numb er and c ross over f requ enci es of your parti cula r loud spea kers .
26 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 27 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Channel Calibration The next step is to adjust the output level of each channel so that they are properly matched. This must be done to insure a correct presentation of multi- channel sound sources.
28 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 29 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual System Conguration The System Conguration menu is used to enter Speaker Distances (for proper sound delay) , set Displ ay parameter s, operate the Sleep T imer , and turn Theate r Compensation on or off.
28 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 29 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual 4. Use the < and > buttons to select between On and Off .
30 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 31 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Operation Now that you have completed the initial setup and conguration of the Model 950, it is simple to operate and enjoy . Reading the following section will help you get the maximum pleasure from your new equipment.
30 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 31 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Muting the V olume Use this control to turn the sound off momentarily , such as when interrupted by a phone call. T o mute the main volume: 1. Press the MUTE button on the remote control or the front panel.
32 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 33 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual T uner Operation The Model 950 T uner can receive AM, FM and FM stereo broadcasts. Up to 32 stations can be preset and accessed from the front panel or remote.
32 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 33 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Recording a Source Y ou can record from any input source available to the Model 950 when you have an audio .
34 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 35 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual T o adjust channel trim using the TRI M function: 1. Press the TRI M button on the front panel or the remote control. The Front Panel Display and the OSD will show the following: CHANNEL TRIM LEFT FRONT : 0dB 2.
34 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 35 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual T o enter 6 Channel Direct mode: 1. Press the 6 CH button on the remote control. The Model 950 is set to Bypass mode, circumventing any internal su r - round processing.
36 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 37 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Multi-zone Operation The 950 allows you to send a stereo signal to a remote second zone. This signal must be amplied by an optional external power amplier and sent into speakers in the remote zone.
36 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 37 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Remote Control Setup and Operation The Model 950 remote control is preprogrammed to operate over 1,000 audio and video components. Programming is accomplished by simply punching in a three digit code number that matches your equipment.
38 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 39 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual 4. Point the remote control toward the device that was turned on in Step 1 and press in the rst three-dig it setup code number for that device using the number buttons (0-9) on the remote control.
38 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 39 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Operation Af te r y ou ha ve pr ogr am me d th e rem ot e c ont ro l f or yo ur eq uip me nt, us e the fo l.
40 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 41 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Example of Programming a Macro Sequence: T o program the M1 button in the AUD mode to turn on the Audio receiver , turn on the TV and turn on the VCR. 1. Press AUD and M UTE buttons simultaneously .
40 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 41 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Setup Codes Setup Codes The following tables contain the setup codes for most brands of audio and video components.
42 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 43 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Setup Codes TV (continued) Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number PION EER 025 1 35 004 01 8 023 1 76 PORTLAN.
42 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 43 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual VCR (continued) Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number NORDM ENDE 043 OPT ON ICA 053 054 P ANASONIC 031 0 70 .
44 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 45 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual Care and Maintenance CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM 062 AIW A 1 87 1 70 089 AKAI 202 AUDIO T.
44 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 45 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual T roubleshooting System Reset In rare cases the Model 950’ s internal processor may freeze or lock-up caus- ing abnormal operation.
46 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual Model 950 Specications Preamplier Analog Section Input Impedance 26K Ω Output Impedance (Main-RCA) <600 Ω Rated Input 2.0V rms Maximum Input 3.0Vrms Rated Output (1 00k Ω load) 1.5V rms Minimum Load 5k Ω Maximum Output 6.
46 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual.
Outlaw Audio Inc. ® Outla w Audio Limited W arranty This warranty protects the owner of the Outlaw Model 950 Preamp/ Processor (the PRODUCT) for ve (5) years from the date of purchase. This warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specic exceptions.
An important point after buying a device Dolby Laboratories 950 7.1 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Dolby Laboratories 950 7.1 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Dolby Laboratories 950 7.1 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Dolby Laboratories 950 7.1 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Dolby Laboratories 950 7.1 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Dolby Laboratories 950 7.1, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Dolby Laboratories 950 7.1.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Dolby Laboratories 950 7.1. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Dolby Laboratories 950 7.1 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
