Outlaw Audio 990 User Manual
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Outlaw Audio
Owner’s Manual
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Model 990 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor
Owner’s Manual
Model 990
7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor
Thank you for purchasing the
Outlaw Audio Model 990 Preamp/
Processor. Because the Model 990 combines the very latest audio process-
ing technologies with an up-to-date set of inputs and outputs, it works with
practically any audio and video equipment you might want to use—from
old-fashioned vinyl records to PCs, digital TV tuners, and the latest Super Audio
CD and DVD-Audio players. And its clean design and intuitive controls make
it one of the easiest surround processors to use.
To get the maximum performance and enjoyment from your Model 990, please
take a few minutes to read this manual. It contains everything you need to
know to connect, configure and use your new preamp/processor. You’ll learn
how to make your Model 990 work with all of the other components in your
system, and how to adjust its settings for the best possible performance.
If you have any questions about your Model 990, its installation or operation,
please contact us via e-mail at customerservice@outlawaudio.com or via
telephone at 866-OUTLAWS (688-5297).
ing technologies with an up-to-date set of inputs and outputs, it works with
practically any audio and video equipment you might want to use—from
old-fashioned vinyl records to PCs, digital TV tuners, and the latest Super Audio
CD and DVD-Audio players. And its clean design and intuitive controls make
it one of the easiest surround processors to use.
To get the maximum performance and enjoyment from your Model 990, please
take a few minutes to read this manual. It contains everything you need to
know to connect, configure and use your new preamp/processor. You’ll learn
how to make your Model 990 work with all of the other components in your
system, and how to adjust its settings for the best possible performance.
If you have any questions about your Model 990, its installation or operation,
please contact us via e-mail at customerservice@outlawaudio.com or via
telephone at 866-OUTLAWS (688-5297).
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Model 990 is shipped from the factory with
the following default settings:
the following default settings:
Output Configuration
5.1 channels
Loudspeaker Size
small
Crossovers
100 Hz
We chose these settings because they are a safe starting point for any
speaker configuration. However, you will likely get much better perfor-
mance by either using the Model 990’s auto setup routine (see page
26), or manually configuring the processor through the Speaker Size
submenu (see page 28).
speaker configuration. However, you will likely get much better perfor-
mance by either using the Model 990’s auto setup routine (see page
26), or manually configuring the processor through the Speaker Size
submenu (see page 28).
If your system will be operated in a less than 7.1-channel configuration,
some surround modes will not be available to you.
some surround modes will not be available to you.
Model 990 Features
Your new Outlaw Audio preamp/processor is built with top-quality components
for state-of-the-art audio performance, and offers flexible audio processing to
meet the needs of any speaker system. No matter what source material you
want to play, the Model 990 provides the right surround-sound processing
technology—as well as other options to heighten your enjoyment of movies
and music. The Model 990 features:
for state-of-the-art audio performance, and offers flexible audio processing to
meet the needs of any speaker system. No matter what source material you
want to play, the Model 990 provides the right surround-sound processing
technology—as well as other options to heighten your enjoyment of movies
and music. The Model 990 features:
Auto Setup
Using a supplied microphone, automatically detects how many speak-
ers are in your system, and automatically sets speaker size, delay and
output levels.
Using a supplied microphone, automatically detects how many speak-
ers are in your system, and automatically sets speaker size, delay and
output levels.
8 Digital Inputs (2 coaxial, 5 optical, 1 USB)
Each input is assignable, so it can be used for any source device.
Each input is assignable, so it can be used for any source device.
2 Digital Outputs (1 coaxial, 1 optical)
For use with digital recorders or distribution systems.
For use with digital recorders or distribution systems.
DVI Digital Video Input/Output (2 input, 1 output)
For the best possible picture with DVI- or HDMI-equipped digital TV tuners,
satellite receivers and DVD players.
For the best possible picture with DVI- or HDMI-equipped digital TV tuners,
satellite receivers and DVD players.
High-Bandwidth Component Video Switching
HDTV-compatible component switching for use with digital set-top boxes
and progressive-scan DVD players.
HDTV-compatible component switching for use with digital set-top boxes
and progressive-scan DVD players.
6 Composite and S-Video Inputs
High-quality video circuitry for connection to your video sources.
High-quality video circuitry for connection to your video sources.
9 Analog Audio Inputs with Bypass Capability
All analog audio inputs may be switched to bypass mode for pure analog
sound, or used with surround-sound processing.
All analog audio inputs may be switched to bypass mode for pure analog
sound, or used with surround-sound processing.
Phono Input
For record players with moving-magnet cartridges.
For record players with moving-magnet cartridges.
Balanced Audio Outputs
For a professional-style, low-noise connection to amplifiers with bal-
anced inputs.
For a professional-style, low-noise connection to amplifiers with bal-
anced inputs.
Video Output Conversion
All analog video signals are cross converted to component video, so every
video signal (except DVI) is available on the component output jacks.
All analog video signals are cross converted to component video, so every
video signal (except DVI) is available on the component output jacks.
Stereo Audio Upsampling
Converts incoming stereo digital audio to 24-bit/192-kilohertz high-reso-
lution sound for an audiophile-quality listening experience.
Converts incoming stereo digital audio to 24-bit/192-kilohertz high-reso-
lution sound for an audiophile-quality listening experience.
High-performance AM/FM/FM stereo tuner with 30 presets
Audiophile-Quality Digital-to-Analog and Preamplifier Stages
Provide maximum performance for critical music listening.
Provide maximum performance for critical music listening.
Dolby Digital EX
®
and Pro Logic IIx
®
*
Dolby Digital decoding delivers 5.1-channel digital surround sound from
DVD, satellite, cable and digital TV sources. EX adds an additional rear-
surround channel. Pro Logic IIx converts stereo sound to 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1
channels, and also converts 5.1 sources to 7.1.
DVD, satellite, cable and digital TV sources. EX adds an additional rear-
surround channel. Pro Logic IIx converts stereo sound to 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1
channels, and also converts 5.1 sources to 7.1.
DTS
®
, DTS-ES
®
and Neo:6
®
**
The full suite of DTS decoding and processing is available to provide
up to 6.1 channels of sound from virtually any analog source as well as
DTS-encoded programs.
up to 6.1 channels of sound from virtually any analog source as well as
DTS-encoded programs.
7.1-Channel Analog Input
For connection of multi-channel source devices, such as Super Audio CD
and DVD-Audio players, as well as future high definition DVD players.
For connection of multi-channel source devices, such as Super Audio CD
and DVD-Audio players, as well as future high definition DVD players.
Dolby Headphone
®
*
Creates a surround-sound effect with ordinary headphones.
Dolby Virtual Speaker
®
*
Creates a surround-sound effect when only two speakers are connected.
Four-Way Crossover
Allows you to optimize the bass reproduction and power handling of your
system by setting different crossover frequencies for front, center, side sur-
round and rear surround speakers.
Allows you to optimize the bass reproduction and power handling of your
system by setting different crossover frequencies for front, center, side sur-
round and rear surround speakers.
Model 990 Features