Outlaw Model 750 Power Amplifier Owner's Manual Outlaw Audio Inc., 18 Denbow Road Durham, NH 03824 Tel. (800) 392-1393, Fax (603) 868-6634 www.outlawaudio.com 2 The Outlaw Model 750 Instruction Manual Congratulations! As the owner of an Outlaw Model 750 Five-Channel Power Amplifier, you are in possession of a unique product. Designed and manufactured in the United States, the Outlaw 750 has been carefully designed to deliver the best possible sonic performance. We welcome you as a member of our Outlaw band, and hope that your new Outlaw 750 will bring many years of enjoyable listening to your music or home theater system. In order to receive the maximum enjoyment from your new amplifier, please take a few minutes to read this manual. This important information will help you to make certain that the amplifier 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 amplifier is properly installed and optimized for the specifics of your installation. If you have any questions about this amplifier, its installation or operation, please contact us via e-mail at customerservice@outlawaudio.com or via telephone at 800-392-1393. Contents Copyright 1999, Outlaw Audio, Inc. All Rights Reserved 3 The Outlaw Model 750 Instruction Manual Outlaw Model 750 Design Description: The Outlaw 750 is a state of the art, high performance, audio power amplifier. It is built utilizing totally complementary circuitry from input to output. The high current power supply is driven by a custom designed 1.5 KVA torrodial transformer with two separate windings for each of the five channels. Each output model has 6 discrete output devices, 20,000 uF total filter capacitance and is protected by an advanced Opto-coupled protection circuit. Heat management is provided not by noisy fans but by five custom designed heatsinks with over 400 square inchs of surface area each. 4 The Outlaw Model 750 Instruction Manual Unpacking The Outlaw Model 750: The carton and packing materials used in shipping your new amplifier were specially designed to cushion it from the shocks and vibration of shipping. We strongly suggest that you save the carton and packing materials to use if you move, or if the unit ever needs to be shipped back to us for any reason. To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it by carefully opening the top and bottom flaps and folding the carton flat. 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. The Outlaw 750 has been engineered using heavy duty materials for high reliability and weighs 73 pounds. This substantial weight requires that you pay special attention to unpacking and installation of the unit. You may wish to have someone help you remove the unit from its carton and place it in the proper location. Before You Install Your Outlaw Model 750: · Verify The Line Voltage Your new Outlaw 750 amplifier has been factory configured for 120 (+/- 3%) volt AC lines. Connecting the amplifier to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard, and may damage the amplifier. If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact Outlaw Audio before plugging the unit into a wall outlet. · Verify AC Circuit Capacity The high power output of your Outlaw amplifier may require heavy power draw under full load conditions. To insure proper performance, and to avoid potential safety hazards, we recommend that it be connected to a minimum 20 Amp capacity circuit. Connecting multiple amplifiers to the same circuit, or connecting it to a circuit used by other heavy power devices, such as air conditioners, may cause circuit breakers to trip. NOTE: It is always a good idea to avoid using any audio or video equipment on the same AC circuit as equipment with motors, such as air conditioners or refrigerators. This will lessen the possibility of power variation and electrical start-up noise affecting your sound system. 5 The Outlaw Model 750 Instruction Manual Outlaw Model 750 Physical Installation: · Installation Location To assure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm and level surface capable of supporting 100 pounds or more. When placing the amplifier on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the amplifier and any additional items in the equipment rack, or on the shelf. When positioning the amplifier in its final location, make certain that it has adequate ventilation on all sides, as well as on the top and bottom. In particular, it is a good idea to provide at least two or three inches of room above the amplifier for air circulation. DO NOT place CDs, DVDs, videotapes, owner's manuals, or other paper on top of, or beneath, the unit, or in-between multiple amplifiers in a stack. This will block air flow, causing heat build-up, degraded performance, and creating a possible fire hazard. If the unit is to be enclosed in a cabinet or rack, make certain that there is adequate air circulation. Sufficient ventilation should be provided so that hot air may exit, and cool air may enter the cabinet. In some instances, a small cooling fan may be required. If you are in doubt as to the ventilation requirements for your specific installation, please contact us. Also, do not place the amplifier directly on a carpeted surface as this will inhibit air flow underneath. Avoid installation in humid locations, in extremely hot or cold locations, or in areas that are exposed to direct sunlight or space heating equipment. · Extension Cords We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product unless they are of sufficient gauge to pass the necessary current during full load conditions. Most inexpensive extension cords are not capable of such high-current loads. · 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 amplifier for any considerable length of time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet. If the power cord is replaced, make certain that it is of similar gauge. 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 by Outlaw Audio or an authorized service technician with cords meeting factory specifications. · 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, coin or a staple, accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and contact Outlaw Audio for further instructions. 6 The Outlaw Model 750 Instruction Manual Line Level Audio In Remote Trigger Input OUTLAW AUDIO DURHAM NEW HAMPSHIRE U.S.A. INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT REMOTE TRIGGER (POWER ON/OFF) 12V DC SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND LEFT FRONT RIGHT CENTER FRONT LEFT AC FUSE OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT + + + + + - - - - - 15A 125V 3AB 125 VAC / 60Hz 1800W serial number ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D' INSTRUCTION ATTENTION: ATTENTION: DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD USE ONLY SAME TYPE AND RATING FUSE DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE DESIGNED, ENGINEERED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ! HAZARDOUS ENERGY, MAKE PROPER SPEAKER CONNECTIONS: SEE OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE USING AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR Speaker Binding Posts AC Power Cord Outlaw Model 750 Rear Panel Connections: · Audio Input Connections: Connect the outputs of your surround processor, preamp, the preout connections on an AV receiver, the discrete five channel outputs of a DVD player or HDTV product with a built-in surround decoder to these input jacks. · Remote Trigger Input: This is the input jack for remote turn-on control of the Outlaw 750. Connect it to a compatible trigger output from a processor or other product that has an output of 3-32 VDC. · Speaker Connection Binding Posts: Connect the wire that will run to your speakers to these binding posts. See pages 8-9 for information on connecting speaker wire to the terminals. · Power Cord: Connect the AC power cord to an AC power source only after all other system connections have been completed. CAUTION: Do not plug the Outlaw 750 directly into the "Switched Accessory" outlet of another device! These outlets are intended for use with low current draw products having a low current draw, such as tuners, CD players or cassette decks. These cannot handle the high current draw of a power amplifier. Using these outlets for a power amplifier is a significant safety hazard. 7 The Outlaw Model 750 Instruction Manual Outlaw Model 750 Power Control Connections: The Outlaw 750 features a built-in remote turn-on system that will automatically switch the amplifier when another device in the system is switched on. · Remote Turn-On Using Products Equipped With a 12 Volt Trigger Jack - Press the front panel power switch on the Outlaw 750 so that it is in the ON position. Then, using an accessory cable with a 3.5mm mono mini-plug on each end, connect the trigger-output jack on the rear of the source device to the trigger-input jack on the back panel of the Outlaw 750. When these connections are made, the 750 will automatically turn on whenever the triggering device is turned on. · Remote Turn on Using External AC to DC Power Converter - If your processor or receiver does not have a dedicated trigger jack, it is still possible to activate the unit for automatic turn on when a Switched Outlet is available on the rear of the source device. To control the amplifier in this fashion you will need a small AC to DC power converter, capable of delivering a 6 to 12 volt DC signal. The DC voltage should terminate in a standard 3.5mm type mini plug. This type of converter may be obtained as a Power Adapter from many electronics retailers, or may be obtained at Radio Shack stores as catalog number 273-11454. When installing, press the Main Power Switch on the front panel of the Outlaw 750 in so that it is in the ON position. Plug the AC adapter into a switched outlet that will be activated when you wish to have the amplifier turn on. This may be the switched outlet at the rear of an AC receiver or other audio equipment. Connect the 3.5mm mini-plug from the adapter to the trigger-input jack on the back panel of the Model 750. The Outlaw 750 will now turn on and off automatically, based on the status of the controlling device. Outlaw Model 750 Signal Input Connections When making connections between any source components and the Outlaw 750, or when making connections to any speakers, be certain that both the input devices and the amplifier are turned off. To assure that there will be no unwanted signal transients that can damage equipment or speakers, it is always best to unplug all equipment before making any connections. Modern electronic products often have a standby mode that may be activated even though the product may appear to be turned off. Connecting the Outlaw 750 to your source equipment is simple. Using high-quality audio interconnect cables, match the output channel designations on the rear of your processor (or other source equipment) to the input jacks on the Outlaw 750 that have the same channel name (right to right, center to center, etc.). When making connections with RCA type plugs on interconnect cables, make certain to gently, but firmly insert the plug into the jack on the back of the Outlaw 750. Loose connections can cause intermittent sound and may damage your speakers. The barrel assembly of some high quality RCA plugs may be very tight, and it is important to assure a proper connection between the interconnection cable and the input jack. 8 The Outlaw Model 750 Instruction Manual Outlaw Model 750 Speaker Connections · Wires and Cables To assure that the high quality signals produced by your Outlaw amplifier are carried to your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution, we recommend that you use high quality speaker wire. Many brands of wire are available, and the choice may be influenced by the distance between your speakers and the amplifier, the type of speakers you use, personal preferences, or other factors. Regardless of the brand or type of speaker wire selected, we recommend that you use a wire constructed of fine, multi-strand co ...