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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 qualied personnel. W ARN I NG: T o reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this appliance [...]

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 congured for 120 (+/- 3%) volt AC lines. Connect ing the unit to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and re hazard, and may damage the Mod[...]

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 anel 8 Model 950 Rear P anel 9 Front P anel and On Screen Display (OSD) 10 Remote Control 12 Surround Format Information 12 Dolby Digital 12 Dolby Digita[...]

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 . The Model 950 combines the best technologies, components, and software with a clean, user -friendly style, impeccable audio performance and leading [...]

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. A trigger for the second zone allows a second amplier to turn on and off independe[...]

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. Also blinks to indicate whe[...]

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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. These inputs are fully assignable. 11 Product Serial Number Write this number in the space prov[...]

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 conguration and operation menus of the 950. These are displayed on the [...]

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. 9 Theater Compensation button (see page 3 4) [...]

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. Y ou can choose from D[...]

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 5.1 channel output when no center or back surround speakers are available. The Mod el 950 will auto matical ly sense the availabi lity of eithe r DTS- ES format and automatically switch the proc[...]

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. Digital If your CD player has a digital output jack, connect it to one of the coa xial (COAX 1 or 2) or opti cal (OP T 1-4[...]

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. Composite Connect the composite vi[...]

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. Next, insert one of the antenna wires into the opening. Finis[...]

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, ampliers and speakers. All that remains is to properly congure the system to reect your specic equipment and[...]

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. Y ou will make your selections using the Input Conguration menu, shown below . Figure [...]

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. This function can also be used to provide compression for program materi[...]

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 . Y ou mak e th ese sele ction s us ing the Speak er C ong urat ion m en[...]

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. The adjustment must be as precise as possible, and is almo[...]

28 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual 29 Model 950 7 .1 Channel Preamp/Processor Owner’s Manual System Conguration The System Conguration 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. The Display , Sleep T imer and Theater Compensa[...]

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 . When this setting is On, Pro Logic II’ s Panorama circuits will blend an amount of the front channel information into the side speakers so that the soundeld appears to wrap around the fron[...]

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 conguration 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. Make sure the unit is plugged in a[...]

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. The sound will be muted and the On/Standby/Mute in[...]

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. Stations can also be tuned manually . NOTE: T uner reception cannot take place unless an appropri[...]

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 or video recorder properly connected to the appropriate output jacks on the rear panel of the unit as outlined in the section titled “Connecting the[...]

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. Use the < and > buttons to adjust the c[...]

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. The Front Panel Display and OSD display will read: DIRECT BYPASS 6 CH INPUT 00dB 2. Pre[...]

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 amplied by an optional external power amplier and sent into speakers in the remote zone. You can choose to feed any analog stereo source conne[...]

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. In addition to the Mo[...]

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. The LED and selected Source button will blink and then st[...]

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 llo w- ing pro cedu res to op erat e th e co mpone nts of y our home ente rtai nmen t sys tem: T o operate a system component that you have programmed:[...]

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 . The red LED and the AUD button remain lit. 2. Press the M1[...]

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. CABLE Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AMER ICAST 005 JER ROLD 006 00 7 MITSU BISH I 0 1 4 PH ILIP S 0 11 0 12 PION EER 001 002 003 SCIEN[...]

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 PORTLAND 004 1 43 PROSCAN 1 44 160 1 61 1 67 PRO T ON 1 71 1 73 004 1 43 QUASAR 03 4 056 RADIO SHACK 004 0 19 1 27 1 43 RCA 1 60 16 1 065 15 6 144 00 1 004 0[...]

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 1 33 1 40 PENT A X 004 020 03 1 063 PH IL CO 031 034 06 7 PH ILIP S 031 06 7 034 054 1 01 PI L O T 10 1 PION EER 004 021 048 PORTLAND 108 PU LSAR 0 7 [...]

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 TECHN ICA 046 CARVER 1 67 04 1 13 5 13 8 1 39 050 2 03 DENON 205 2 26 FI SHER 0 16 H/K 04 7 033 208 046 JVC 1 36 1 63 004 KENWOOD 00 7 055 023 1 37 0 1[...]

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. This is common to all micro-processor controlled devices when the unit is subject to excessive static discharge, AC line no[...]

46 Outlaw Audio Owner’s Manual Model 950 Specications Preamplier 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 6.3Vrms V olume Range Main -80dB to +1 0.0 dB (1dB resolution) Zone -80dB to +1 0[...]

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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 specic exceptions. These are: • Damage caused by improper installation or ad[...]