Outlaw 1050 User manual

Outlaw Audio Inc., 18 Denbow Road
Durham, NH 03824
Tel. [phone], Fax [phone]
www.outlawaudio.com
Outlaw Model 1050 Receiver
Owner’s Manual
Version 1.0

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Important Safety Information

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As the owner of an Outlaw Audio Model 1050 Receiver, you are in possession of a unique
product. We hope that your new Outlaw 1050 will bring many years of enjoyable listening to
your music or home theater system.
In order to receive the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, please take a few minutes
to read this manual. This important information will help you to make certain that the receiver is
properly configured for operation with the rest of the equipment in your system. This brief
investment of time will provide major dividends by making certain that your receiver is properly
installed and optimized for the specifics of your installation.
If you have any questions about this product, its installation or operation, please contact us via
e-mail at [email protected] or via telephone at 800-392-1393.

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Contents Copyright 2000, Outlaw Audio, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Version 1.0
Important Safety Information ---------------------------------------------------------------- Page 2
Before You Install Your 1050 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Page 5
Front Panel Functions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 8
Fluorescent Display --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 10
Rear Panel Connections ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 12
Remote Control Functions ------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 14
Installation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 17
Set-up and Configuration --------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 21
Operation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 25
Programming The Remote ------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 31
Specifications ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 41
Limited Warranty -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 43
Table Of Contents

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Contents Of The Outlaw 1050 Receiver Shipping Container
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
Your 1050 Receiver has been designed for use with
120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage
other than that for which it is intended can create a
safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. If
you have any questions about the voltage
requirements for your specific model, or about the
line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer
before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord
attached to your unit. We do not recommend that
extension cords be used with this product. As with
all electrical devices, do not run power cords under
rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them.
Damaged power cords should be replaced
immediately with cords meeting factory
specifications.
Handle the AC Power Cord Gently
When disconnecting the power cord from an AC
outlet, always pull the plug, never pull the cord. If
you do not intend to use the unit for any
considerable length of time, disconnect the plug
from the AC outlet.
Before You Install Your 1050

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Do Not Open the Cabinet
There are no user-serviceable components inside
this product. Opening the cabinet may present a
shock hazard, and any modification to the product
will void your guarantee. If water or any metal
object such as a paper clip, wire or a staple
accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from
the AC power source immediately, and consult an
authorized service station.
CATV or Antenna Grounding. If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to this
product, be certain that it is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and
static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with
respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes and
requirements of the grounding electrode.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This
reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable TV)
system installer’s attention to article 820- 40 of the
NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as
possible
Installation Location
To assure proper operation and to avoid the
potential for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm
and level surface. When placing the unit on a shelf,
be certain that the shelf and any mounting
hardware can support the weight of the product.
Make certain that proper space is provided both
above and below the unit for ventilation. If this
product will be installed in a cabinet or other
enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient
air movement within the cabinet. Under some
circumstances a fan may be required.
• Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted
surface.
• Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold
locations, or an area that is exposed to direct
sunlight or heating equipment.
• Avoid moist or humid locations.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the
top of the unit, or place objects directly
over them.
Cleaning
When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft,
dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth
dampened with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth
with clean water. Wipe dry immediately with a dry
cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners,
thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage
the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide
near the unit.
Moving the Unit
Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect
any interconnection cords with other components,
and make certain that you disconnect the unit from
the AC outlet.
Important Information for the User
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class-B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communication. However, there is no
guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.

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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Unpacking
The carton and shipping materials used to protect
your new receiver during shipment were specially
designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. We
suggest that you save the carton and packing
materials for use in shipping if you move, or should
the unit ever need repair.
To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you
may wish to flatten it. This is done by carefully
slitting the tape seams on the bottom and
collapsing the carton. Other cardboard inserts may
be stored in the same manner. Packing materials
that cannot be collapsed should be saved along
with the carton in a plastic bag. If you do not wish
to save the packaging materials, please note that
the carton and other sections of the shipping
protection are recyclable. Please respect the
environment and discard those materials at a local
recycling center.

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TEST
DELAY X OVER
SUB TRIMSURR TRIMCTR TRIM
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DTS
PCM
NIGHT MODE
DOWN MIX
SPEAKER
CONFIG
TREBLE
BALANCE
BASS
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TUNE
PRESET
SCAN
DIGITAL
SELECT
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1. POWER ON / OFF
The POWER button switches the unit ON/OFF.
2. STANDBY/MUTE LED indicator
This yellow LED indicator will illuminate when
1050 is switched off via the remote control or
the front panel Power On/Off button. The
indicator will flash if the MUTE function is
selected via the button on the remote
control or the front panel.
3. 5.1 CH DIRECT
Use for selecting the 5.1 direct inputs.
4. PHONES
Headphones can be plugged into this jack.
Rotate the master volume knob to adjust the
sound level.
5. SURR MODE
Press this button to cycle through the different
surround modes. See the Operations section
for more details.
6. SURR OFF
Press this button to turn the center and
surround channels off and switch the unit into
stereo mode.
7. NIGHT MODE
Press to select night mode, then press ADJ(<)
or ADJ (>) to adjust. See the Operations
section for more details.
8. SURR 6. 1
This button turns the 6.1 surround mode on/off.
6.1 surround mode is only available with Dolby
Digital 5.1 signals.
9. FM/AM
Press this button to toggle between the AM and
FM tuners.
10. DIGITAL SELECT
Press to toggle through the digital inputs -
optical 1, optical 2, coaxial, analog. See the
Operations manual for more details.
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11. FM MODE
Press to toggle between STEREO/MONO
mode when receiving FM broadcasts.
12. PRESET SCAN
This button scans the local AM/FM stations and
stores them into memory.
13. TUNING (UP/DOWN)
Press the up/down button to tune radio
stations.
14 PRESET
In TUNER mode, press preset up/down button
to select the preset stations.
15. BASS
Press this button to select bass adjust
mode. Press ADJ (<) or ADJ (>) button to
adjust the bass level.
16. BALANCE
Press this button to select the balance adjust
mode. Press (<) or (>) button to adjust the
sound level coming from the front left and right
speakers.
17. TREBLE
Press this button to select treble adjust
mode. Press ADJ (<) or ADJ (>) button to
adjust the treble level.
18. VOLUME
Rotate the volume knob to adjust the volume
level up or down.
19. MUTE
Press to decrease the sound level. Press again
to return the sound to its previous level.
The STANDBY/MUTE indicator will flash when
it is in MUTE mode.
20. SOURCE UP/DOWN
Press to select the input source. The unit will
cycle through DVD/Video 1/Video 2/Video 3/
FM/AM/CD/Tape/Aux.
21. SUB TRIM
Press this button to trim the subwoofer
speaker’s volume level. Using the ADJ (<) or
ADJ (>) buttons, you can trim the center
speaker volume -10dB to +10dB.
22. X OVER
Press this button to select the frequency point
at which the lower frequencies are shunted to
the subwoofer output jack. Use the ADJ (<) or
ADJ (>) button to cycle through 60/80/100/120/
150/200 Hz. Please see the set-up and
Configuration section for more details.
23. ADJ </>
Press (< ) or (>) to adjust TREBLE, BASS,
BALANCE, CENTER, SURROUND,
SUBWOOFER, or DELAY TIME levels.
24. DELAY
Press this button to select the AC-3 center
delay, AC-3 surround delay or Dolby surround
delay.
• In AC-3 center mode, press (<) or (>) button
to adjust delay time of the center speaker:
0mS, 1mS, 2mS, 3mS, 4mS, or 5mS.
• In AC-3 surround mode, press (<) or (>)
button to adjust delay time of the surround
speakers: 0mS, 5mS, 10mS, or 15mS.
• In Dolby surround mode, press (<) or (>)to
adjust delay time of the surround speaker:
15mS, 20mS, 25mS, 30mS.
25. TEST
When pressed, this button cycles a test
tone through all the connected speakers. You
can adjust the levels of each speaker with the
remote control as the test tone cycles.
26. CTR TRIM
Press this button to trim the center speaker’s
volume level. Using the ADJ (<) or ADJ (>)
buttons, you can trim the center speaker
volume -10dB to +10dB.
27. SPEAKER CONFIG
This function is used to set the speakers on
“Small or Large”. See the operations section for
details.
28. SURR TRIM
Press this button to trim the surround speaker’s
volume level. Using the ADJ (<) or ADJ (>)
buttons, you can trim the volume -10dB to
+10dB.

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1. 5.1 DIRECT
Illuminates when the 5.1CH DIRECT mode is
selected.
2. OPT1
Illuminates when the Optical Digital Input
Number One is selected.
3. OPT2
Illuminates when the Optical Digital Input
Number Two is selected.
4. COAX
Illuminates when then the Coax Digital Input is
selected.
5. MEMORY
Illuminates if station has been stored to a
TUNER memory in TUNER mode.
6. FM ST.
Illuminates when an FM broadcast is being
received in stereo.
7. MONO
Illuminates if you select the mono function in
TUNER mode.
8. SLEEP
Illuminates if you select the sleep timer
function.
9. DSP
Illuminates when a DSP Mode is selected.
10. DOLBY 3-channel STEREO
Illuminates when the Dolby 3-channel Stereo
decoding mode is selected.
11. DOLBY PRO-LOGIC
Illuminates when the Dolby-Prologic mode is
selected.
12. SURROUND - 6.1
Illuminates when the Surround 6.1 mode is
selected.
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13. DOLBY DIGITAL
Illuminates when the Dolby Digital decoding
mode is selected.
14. DTS
Illuminates when the DTS decoding mode is
selected.
15. SPEAKER INDICATORS
Illustrates which speaker channels are active in
the various decoding modes and in test mode.
See the illustration below for speaker positions.
16. DOLBY DIGITAL
Illuminates when a Dolby Digital bitstream is
detected.
17. DTS
Illuminates when a DTS bitstream is detected.
18. PCM
Illuminates when a PCM bitstream is detected.
19. NIGHT MODE
Illuminates when Night Mode is selected
20. DOWN MIX
Illuminates when the Down Mix mode is
selected.
21. MHz
Displays the frequency of the tuned FM radio
station.
22. KHz
Displays the frequency of the tuned AM radio
station.
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DTS
PCM
NIGHT MODE
DOWN MIX
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Speaker Right Front
Speaker
Front Center
Speaker
Left Rear
Speaker Right Rear
Speaker
Rear Center
Speaker
SubWoofer
(LFE)
Fluorescent
Display
Speaker
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FM75
AM
COAXIALOPTICAL 2
OPTICAL 1
VIDEO
OUT
REC
IN
PLAY
IN
PLAY
IN
PLAY
IN
PLAY
OUT
REC
VIDEO 2VIDEO 1
DVD DVD
VIDEO 3
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
5.1CH INPUT
OUT
REC
OUT
REC
IN
PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY
DVDVIDEO 3VIDEO 2VIDEO 1TAPEAUXCD
AUDIO PREAMP OUT
S VIDEO
DOLBY DIGITAL / PCM IN
IRT
OUT
TRIGGER
ANTENNA
AM / FM
OUT
SUB/LFE
AC 120V ~ 60Hz
AC FUSE
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
IN
PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY
POWER
ON
OFF
SET BEFORE POWER ON
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
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SPEAKERS
SURROUND
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CENTER
SURROUND
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1. IMPEDANCE SELECTOR (4/8ohm)
Use this switch to optimize the 1050 for
the characteristic impedance of your speaker
system. Note: Position this switch only when
the unit is turned off.
2. AC 120V/60Hz
Power cord.
3. CENTER SPEAKER CONNECTION
Connect the center front speaker here.
4. LEFT SPEAKER CONNECTION
Connect the left front speaker here.
5 LEFT SURROUND SPEAKER CONNECTION
Connect the left surround speaker here.
6. CENTER SURROUND SPEAKER
CONNECTION
Connect the center surround speaker here.
7. RIGHT SURROUND SPEAKER
CONNECTION
Connect the right surround speaker here.
8. RIGHT SPEAKER CONNECTION
Connect the right front speaker here.
9. SUB/LFE SPEAKER CONNECTION
Connect the powered subwoofer speaker here.
10. PRE-AMP OUTPUTS
Connect external amplifier(s) here.
11. 5.1 CHANNEL AUDIO INPUT
Connect external 5.1 audio sources here.
12. DVD AUDIO INPUT
Connect your DVD player’s audio cable here.
13. VIDEO 3 AUDIO INPUT
Connect an audio source here.
14. VIDEO 2 AUDIO INPUT
Connect an audio source here.
15. VIDEO 1 AUDIO INPUT / REC OUT
Connect a VCR here. Connect the IN jacks of
the 1050 to the Play/Out jacks of the VCR and
the OUT jacks to the REC/IN of the VCR.
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FM75
AM
COAXIALOPTICAL 2
OPTICAL 1
VIDEO
OUT
REC
IN
PLAY
IN
PLAY
IN
PLAY
IN
PLAY
OUT
REC
VIDEO 2VIDEO 1DVD DVDVIDEO 3VIDEO 2VIDEO 1
5.1CH INPUT
OUT
REC
OUT
REC
IN
PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY
DVDVIDEO 3VIDEO 2VIDEO 1TAPEAUXCD
AUDIO PREAMP OUT
S VIDEO
DOLBY DIGITAL / PCM IN
IRT
OUT
TRIGGER
ANTENNA
AM / FM
OUT
SUB/LFE
AC 120V ~ 60Hz
AC FUSE
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
IN
PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY
POWER
ON
OFF
SET BEFORE POWER ON
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
8
4
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R
L
/
LS RS
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CS
C
/
R
L
/
SUB
C
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RS
LS
L
R
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
CENTER
CENTER
SURROUND
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LEFT
SURROUND
RIGHT
RIGHT
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16. TAPE MONITOR LOOP
Connect tape deck or other audio
equipment here.
17. AUX PLAY IN
Connect any audio source here.
18. CD PLAY IN
Connect CD Players here.
19. AM/FM ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
AM - connect the AM loop antenna
FM 75 ohm - connect a 75 ohm FM
antenna.
20. TRIGGER OUT
Outputs a 12VDC signal to trigger other
devices on.
21. IRT
Remote signal output to control other
devices.
22. VIDEO 1 (PLAY IN/REC OUT)
Connect your VCR, DVD or LD here. The
<OUT> is for record.
23. VIDEO 2 INPUT
Connect your VCR, DVD or LD here.
24. VIDEO 3 INPUT
Connect your VCR, DVD or LD here.
25. DVD VIDEO INPUT
Connect your DVD Player here.
26. S-VIDEO INPUT 1
Connect an S-Video source here.
27. S-VIDEO INPUT 2
Connect an S-Video source here.
28. S-VIDEO DVD INPUT
Connect an S-Video source here.
29. S-VIDEO OUTPUT
Loops through S-Video signals from the
Video 1, Video 2 or DVD inputs
30. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT #1
Connect the optical digital output from your
A/V source here.
31. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT #2
Connect the optical digital output from your
A/V source here.
32. COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT
Connect the coax digital output from your
A/V source here.
33. MASTER POWER
Master power on/off switch

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Your Model 1050 remote control will not only
operate your receiver, but will also operate most
brands of infrared remote-controlled audio and
video equipment.
Installing Batteries
On the back of the remote, push the tab and lift off the
battery cover. Obtain two (2) fully charged AA alkaline
batteries (Included). Match the + and - marks on the
batteries to the + and - marks in the battery case, then
insert the new batteries. Press the battery cover back
into place. The tab should click when the cover is
locked. Test the unit by pressing PWR and any mode
key (e.g. AUX, CBL, VCR, etc.). If the batteries are
inserted correctly, the LED will blink once.
NOTE: When batteries need replacement, the remote
will blink twice with every key press. Simply replace
them and the remote control will be restored to its full
functionality, including favorite settings.
Using Your Remote Control
Note: Be sure to first press the <TNR> button when
operating your receiver with the remote. The remote
control will remain tuned to the <TNR> (or Receiver)
mode until another mode is chosen. Be sure to point the
remote control toward the remote sensor on the front of
the Receiver.
Button 1 PWR -Power
Press to turn the Receiver ON or OFF.
2-8 Equipment Select - These buttons are used to
switch the remote into the mode selected
9TNR button - use this button to put the
remote into the receiver control mode
10-18, 20
NUMBER buttons - When the remote is in
the TNR mode, use these buttons to select
a radio station preset. When the remote
control is in the TV, VCR, or CABLE mode,
use these buttons to select a TV channel.
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19 MUTE
Press to turn the sound off. Press again to
return the sound to its previous level.
21 ENTER - Use this button to enter selections
22,23 VOL - Volume up/down
Press to adjust the sound level up and down.
24 X OVER - Selects the subwoofer crossover
mode. Press ADJ (<) or (>) button to adjust.
25 SLEEP - Selects the sleep mode.
26 DIGITAL- Selects the digital inputs.
27, 28 CHANNEL - Preset Channel Selection Up/Down.
Press to select AM /FM stations in <TNR> mode.
29 TEST - Selects the test mode. Use to adjust
output level of the front, center, surround
and subwoofer speakers.
30 SPKR - Speakers, use this button to select
speakers connected for setting bass redirection.
31, 32 SELECT UP/DOWN- Function keys for
selecting different options.
33, 34 SELECT LEFT/RIGHT- Function keys for
selecting different options.
35 SELECT - Press to select options.
36 MODE - Press to turn center and surround off.
37 MONO - In tuner FM mode,you are able to
switch to the mono mode.
38 PRESET DWN - In tuner mode, press preset
down button to select the required preset station.
39 P. SCAN - Press Preset Scan for 5 seconds to
memorize radio stations
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Always select the desired mode first by pressing the MODE SELECT (TNR, TV,
VCR, CABLE, or AUX) button. Then, press the desired feature buttton (PLAY, SEARCH,etc.). The
remote control will remain tuned to the selected mode until another mode is chosen.
Press TNR to control the Receiver, Press TV to control theTV, Press VCR to control the VCR,
Press CABLE to control the Cable Controller Box, Press AUX to control your CD Player or LD Player.

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40 PRESET UP - In TUNER mode, press preset up
button to select the required preset station.
41 DELAY - Press this button to select delay time
mode: Dolby Digital center delay, Dolby Digital
surround delay or Dolby surround delay.
• In Dolby Digital center mode, press (right) or (left)
button to adjust delay time of the center
speaker: 0mS, 1mS, 2mS, 3mS, 4mS,or 5mS.
• In Dolby Digital surround mode, press (right) or (left)
button to adjust delay time of the surround
speakers: 0mS, 5mS, 10mS,or 15mS.
• In Dolby surround mode, press (right) or
(left) to adjust delay time of the surround
speaker: 15mS, 20mS, 25mS, 30mS.
42 FM/AM - Cycles between AM/FM mode.
43 MEMORY - Press to enter AM/FM stations
into memory.
44 VID 1 - Selects Video Input number one.
45 VID 2 - Selects Video Input number two.
46 VID 3 - Selects Video Input number three.
47 DVD - Selects DVD Video input.
48 CD - Selects CD Audio input.
49 AUX - Selects Aux Audio input.
50 TAPE - Selects Tape Audio input.
51 6 CH - Selects 5.1 Direct Audio input.
52 SURR 6.1 - Press this to toggle the 6.1
surround mode on or off.
53 CTR TRIM - Press this button to trim the
level of the center speaker. Press ADJ (<)
or ADJ (>) button to adjust the level.
54 SUR TRIM - Press this button to trim the
level of the surround speakers. Press ADJ
(<) or ADJ (>) button to adjust the level.
55 SUB TRIM - Press this button to trim the
level of the subwoofer output. Press ADJ
(<) or ADJ (>) button to adjust the level.
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To get the best possible performance from your
new Model 1050 receiver, it is important to
determine the proper placement of your
loudspeakers. In a typical surround-sound system
there are five main speakers: left, center, and right
speakers in front of the viewing/listening area, and
two surround speakers at the sides or back. Today,
most systems also have a dedicated bass speaker,
known as a subwoofer, to handle very low-
frequency sounds. And, if you take advantage of
the Model 1050's Surround 6.1 mode, you will need
a third surround speaker directly behind the
viewing/listening area.
The center speaker should go directly above or
below your television screen. (If you are using a
direct-view television, make sure the center speaker
is magnetically shielded to prevent picture
distortion.) The other two front speakers should be
placed equal distances to the left and right of the
screen. A good way to start, if practical in your
room, is to place the left and right speakers so that
they form the base of an equilateral triangle, with
your listening position at the apex. You can
experiment later with moving the speakers closer
together and farther apart, to see what gives you
the best overall sound. You may also wish to angle
the speakers slightly so that they point towards the
listening position, or move them slightly forward. Try
to place the front speakers so that their tweeters
are not too far above or below seated ear height.
And, though it is not critical that the center speaker
be at exactly the same height as the left and right
fronts, you should do what you can to minimize any
discrepancy.
Though often called “rear” speakers, the left
and right surround speakers usually will work best if
placed directly to the sides of the listening area or
slightly back of it along the side walls. (You should
definitely place the surround speakers this way if
they are dipole or THX types.) They can be placed
behind the listening area if necessary, however. For
best results, the surround speakers should be
located above seated ear height but not so high
that they are up against the ceiling. Again, don’t
Installation
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SURROUND
CENTER
LEFT
FRONT
SUB
WOOFER
RIGHT
FRONT
6:54 PM
VCR
1050 RECEIVER
LEFT
SURROUND
6:54 PM
DVD/LD
CENTER
SURROUND
TYPICAL 6.1 CHANNEL HOME THEATER
SYSTEM SPEAKER PLACEMENT

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despair if your room forces you to bend the “rules”
(after all you are now an Outlaw!) Surround speaker
placement is not as critical as front speaker
placement. Different approaches can work well in a
pinch, including such seemingly unorthodox
methods such as putting the speakers on the floor
facing up toward the ceiling. However, try to avoid
wild asymmetries, especially in a 6.1-channel setup.
The subwoofer should be placed so that it
produces a good blend with the main speakers with
smooth, extended low-frequency output. If you have
a powered subwoofer crossed over at 100 Hz or
below (more on that later), the best place is almost
always the corner of a room a few feet away from
any open doorways. If it must be crossed over at a
higher frequency or if you have a packaged system
consisting of small satellites and a common bass
module, which typically have fixed crossovers
somewhere between 150 and 200 Hz, make sure
that the subwoofer is in the front of the room rather
than the back. It may also be necessary to put the
subwoofer between the front left and right speakers,
near the center, to keep male voices from seeming
to wander. For any type of separate woofer or
subwoofer, however, the best placement will
normally be next to at least one wall.
CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS
Connect speakers to the 1050 with AWG-16 or
heavier (e.g. AWG-14 or AWG-12), two-conductor,
stranded copper wire. (If you plan to run any wires
inside walls, they must conform to building and
electrical safety codes. You may wish to consult a
local electrical contractor or installer about this
before proceeding with in-wall installation.) Cut the
wire to the lengths necessary to reach from the
back of the 1050 to the various speaker locations,
with a little to spare in case you need to move
things around a little in the future. Do not coil
excess wire. This can induce hum into your system.
You do not want to have a large bundle or coil of
excess wire.
The 1050's back panel has a pair of binding
posts for each speaker output, which will accept
bare wire, spade lugs, and banana plugs. The
simplest way to connect the speakers is with bare
wire. First loosen the plastic nuts on the 1050's
speaker outputs to expose the through-holes in the
metal posts. Then carefully strip about 1/2 inch of
insulation from the wire ends and twist the strands
of each conductor tightly together so that they can
fit easily through those holes. Be careful not to nick
the wire strands.
Notice that the 1050's binding posts are color-
coded: red for positive, black for negative, or
ground. There will be some similar identification on
the inputs to the speakers. To maintain correct
phasing between the speakers in the system, it is
important that all connections be made with the
same polarity. That is, if you connect red to red and
black to black for one speaker in the system, you
should do the same for all. Sound quality will
deteriorate if you do not maintain consistent
speaker phasing.
Note: One of the two conductors of each
speaker wire will always have an identifying
marking on its insulation, usually a colored stripe or
a ridge. These markings can help you make sure all
your connections are correct. Just adopt a
convention, such as always connecting red
terminals to the striped or ridged conductor. Insert
the appropriate bared-wire ends through the holes
in the binding posts on the 1050 and screw finger
tight the plastic nuts (do not use tools). Connect the
other ends to the matching speakers. For example,
the center speaker output on the 1050 should go to
the center speaker, right front output to the right
front speaker, and so on. Make sure that no wire
strands from the positive and negative conductors
touch each other or bridge from one terminal to the
other or on the receiver and speaker ends of the
wire.
If you have a powered subwoofer, connect its
input to the 1050's subwoofer output using a
shielded audio interconnect cable with RCA pin
plugs on both ends. Do not use an unnecessarily
long cable. In the unlikely event that the subwoofer
does not have an RCA input jack, check its manual
for connection instructions.
If you have a satellite/subwoofer system,
consult its manual to see if there are any special
instructions for connections. For example, some
require that all speaker connections from the
receiver be made to the bass module, which is then
connected to all the satellite speakers.

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AUDIO CONNECTIONS
You are now ready to connect the other
components of your system to your Model 1050.
Looking at the back of the receiver, you will see an
array of signal input and output jacks to the left of
the speaker terminals. At the top are the three
digital audio inputs. Below them are the video jacks,
and along the bottom are the analog audio jacks.
Analog audio connections. Using shielded audio
cables with RCA pin plugs at each end, connect the
left and right output jacks on source components
such as a DVD player, CD player, and VCR, to the
corresponding Play jacks on the back of the 1050.
(If you want to record from a source such as a DVD
player, make an analog connection, in addition to
the digital link, even if you use one of the digital
inputs for most listening.) Any device used for audio
recording, such as a cassette, MiniDisc, or CD-R
deck, should be connected to the Tape input, and
any device used for video recording, such as a
VCR, should be connected to the Video 1 input.
These inputs are flanked by Record Out jacks that
should be connected to the audio Rec In inputs on
the recorders. Again, always take care to connect
left to left and right to right. Interconnect cables
usually have a standard color coding of red for right
and white for left.
5.1-Channel External Processor Connection.
In addition to the standard stereo audio inputs, the
1050 has a six-channel analog input designed to
accept the output from a product with a built-in
surround decoder. Since the 1050 does an
excellent job of decoding all current A/V surround
formats, this input is intended primarily as a means
of accommodating emerging multichannel music
formats, such as DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD
(SACD). It can also be used to accept the
multichannel output from a DVD player or HDTV
converter that has built-in 5.1-channel Dolby Digital
or DTS decoding. However, you will get better
results making a digital connection from the player
and allowing the 1050 to handle Dolby Digital and
DTS decoding internally. For those who wish to use
the 5.1 channel input as a “CD direct” input, simply
connect the left and right outputs of the source
device to the left and right jacks of the six-channel
analog input. This allows one to bypass the 1050’s
DSP modes with the result that the sound signals
are affected only by the pre-amp and volume
controls
If you use this multichannel input, note that in
all modes, except 6.1, it bypasses the 1050's bass
management and crossovers. This makes it a good
option for use with the analog outputs of a CD
player or phono pre-amp where you wish to listen to
the source directly.
Digital Audio Connections. The 1050 has two
Toslink optical digital inputs and one coaxial digital
input. Connect the digital outputs from digital audio
sources here. You must make a digital connection
from your DVD player in order for the 1050 to
decode Dolby Digital or DTS soundtracks. (The
receiver will automatically determine what type of
digital signal it is receiving-Dolby Digital, DTS, or
ordinary stereo PCM.) You may also connect a CD
player this way or a satellite TV receiver if it has a
PCM digital audio output.
It does not matter which digital input you use
for which component, as long as the inputs and
outputs match, optical to optical and coaxial to
coaxial. Once you have connected a source
component to a digital input, you can assign it to
the appropriate selector button so that every time
you choose that source it will automatically go to
the correct digital input. First, select the source, say,
DVD, Press the Digital Input button until the legend
for digital input you have connected that source to
(Optical 1, Optical 2, or Coaxial) appears on the
front panel display. That digital input will now “stick”
to that source selector button until you specifically
choose otherwise.
Although the coaxial digital input jacks are
identical to those used for analog audio, you should
not use ordinary audio interconnects. Make coaxial
digital connections with shielded 75-ohm cables,
which normally will be labeled for video. Optical
connections require special Toslink fiber-optic
cables.
Preamp Outputs. The six-channel preamp outputs
carry the same signals that feed the Outlaw 1050's
internal power amplifiers. You can use these to feed
external power amplifiers. A common configuration
is to use the Outlaw Model 750 power amplifier in
conjunction with the 1050 receiver. Typically the
right front, center front, left front, right surround and
left surround speakers are powered by the 750
receiver (165 watts per channel). The rear center
channel is powered by the 1050 which produces 90
watts of power in this configuration (90 watts, one
channel driven.).

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VIDEO CONNECTIONS
The 1050 has composite video and S-video
inputs for four sources (labeled DVD and Video 1
through 3). There are also outputs for a VCR (on
Video 1) and your TV set or monitor. Match the
audio and video inputs, so that when you select, for
example, DVD, you get both sound and picture
from the DVD player. Connect the Video 1 video
recording output to the video input of your VCR or
other video recording device. (As noted above,
make sure that all audio and video connections for
this device are made to Video 1.) Connect the
Monitor output to your TV set’s video input.
If your TV set has an S-Video input, use it
whenever possible. This is especially beneficial for
sources such as DVD and satellite TV. Note that the
1050 cannot convert between S-Video and
composite-video, so if any of your sources lack S-
Video capability you should connect both the S-
Video and composite-video monitor outputs from
the 1050 to the TV. And if your TV set does not
have an S-Video input, make sure that you have
made composite-video connections from all video
sources to the 1050. This will also be necessary to
make recordings to a VCR that has only composite-
video connections.
Although the jacks used for composite video
are like those used for analog audio, you should not
connect to them with ordinary audio cables. You
must use shielded 75-ohm cables, which normally
are labeled for video use. The standard color code
for composite video is yellow. S-Video connections
require cables with special connectors.
OTHER CONNECTIONS:
Trigger output. The 1050 has a mini 3.5mm, 12-
volt trigger output located to the left of the
composite-video jacks. It can be used to control
devices with matching trigger inputs so that they
turn on and off in sync with the 1050. This
connection is directly compatible with the Outlaw
Audio Model 750 Power Amplifier, but it may also
be used with other products.
IRT output. This 3.5mm mini-phono plug is an
infrared transmitter output. It relays signals from the
1050's infrared remote-control eye to components
with matching inputs or to an infrared flasher for
system control installations.
Antennas. To the far left of the 1050's back panel
are a 75-ohm F-connector input for an FM antenna
and a twin-lead input for an AM antenna. The
receiver is supplied with an AM loop antenna. The
leads should be connected to the AM input’s spring-
clip connectors. There is also a simple wire FM
antenna that should be plugged into the FM input. If
you have poor FM reception, consider buying a
powered indoor FM antenna or installing an outdoor
antenna.
AM Antenna
FM Antenna
AM/FM ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
USING THE SUPPLIED ANTENNAS