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RR2160

 

MkII Owner’s Manual 

Outlaw Audio 

RR2160

 

MkII Stereo RetroReceiver

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Please Read First 

A Brief Note on This Manual 

For Future Reference 

Quick Guide to Features 

Unpacking 

Accessories 

RR2160

 

MkII Front Panel 

RR2160

 

MkII Rear Panel 

Remote Control 

Connecting Your RR2160

 

MkII 

Connecting and Using Antennas 

Connecting Source Components 

Loudspeaker Connections 

Subwoofer and Bass Management 

External Amplifier Connections 

12 Volt Trigger 

IR Input and Output 

USB Power Ports 

AC Power Connection 

Operation 

Power 

Listening to a Source 

Using the Volume Control 

Muting the Volume 

Speaker A/B Selection 

Speaker EQ 

Adjusting Tone Controls 

Balance Adjustment 

Using Headphones 

Recording 

Setting Sleep Timer 

Using the Tuner 

Playing Audio Files from a USB Source 

Using the Internet Radio 

Playing Audio Files from your phone 

RR2160

 

MkII Setup Menu 

Care and Maintenance 

Cleaning 

When You’re Away 

Troubleshooting 

RR2160

 

MkII Specifications 

Notes 

Outlaw Audio Limited Warranty 

Thank you for purchasing the 

Outlaw Audio 

RR2160

 

MkII Stereo RetroReceiver

. Like its original 

predecessor, the RR2150, your new RetroReceiver 

is a full-featured stereo receiver with exterior styling 

inspired by art deco table radios of the past. This 

handsome aluminum face has been paired with 

modern circuitry, parts selection, assembly 

techniques, and features to provide state-of-the-art 

audio performance. 

A Brief Note on This Manual 

To get the maximum performance and enjoyment 

from your RR2160

 

MkII, please take a few minutes to 

read this manual. This advice may seem counter to 

the Outlaw approach to audio, but the pages that 

follow will help you get full benefit of the RR2160

 

MkII.

It contains everything you need to know to connect, 

configure, and use your new receiver. You’ll learn 

how to make your RR2160

 

MkII 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 RR2160

 

MkII, its 

installation or operation, please contact us at:

support.outlawaudio.com

You may also find fellow Outlaws hanging out at the  

Outlaw forum, the Saloon. 

Stop in by clicking on “Customer Forum” near the top

of our home page at www.outlawaudio.com. 

For Future Reference: 

Serial Number: 

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Date of Purchase: 

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The contents of this manual are Copyright © 2020 by Outlaw 

Audio, LLC, and may not be duplicated or reproduced by any 

means, whether physical, electronic or otherwise without prior 

written consent from Outlaw Audio. 
Outlaw Audio and the Outlaw Audio logo are registered trademarks 

of Outlaw Audio, LLC. 
Specifications are those in effect at the time of printing. Outlaw 

Audio reserves the right to change specifications or designs at any 

time without notice without obligation to modify existing units. 

Summary of Contents for RR 2160

Page 1: ...RR 2160MkII Stereo RetroReceiver Owner s Manual STANDBY PHONES LEVEL AUX SPEAKER SPEAKER EQ EXTERNAL LOOP USB TONE OFF BASS BALANCE TREBLE SOURCE RECORD VOLUME MENU ENTER RR2160 MUTE MkII ...

Page 2: ...o cords where they enter a plug a convenience receptacle and the point where they exit from the unit Lightning For added protection for the unit during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect any antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the unit due to lighting and power line surges Cleaning unplug...

Page 3: ...tection supplémentaire de l appareil pendant un orage ou lorsqu il est laissé sans surveillance et inutilisé pendant de longues périodes débranchez le de la prise murale et débranchez toute antenne ou système de câbles Cela évitera d endommager l unité en raison de la foudre et des surtensions de la ligne électrique Nettoyage Débranchez l appareil de la prise murale avant de le nettoyer L unité do...

Page 4: ...posed to direct sunlight or space heating equipment 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 an...

Page 5: ...ace has been paired with modern circuitry parts selection assembly techniques and features to provide state of the art audio performance A Brief Note on This Manual To get the maximum performance and enjoyment from your RR2160MkII please take a few minutes to read this manual This advice may seem counter to the Outlaw approach to audio but the pages that follow will help you get full benefit of th...

Page 6: ... Presets Audiophile quality Preamplifier and Power Amplifier Stages Necessary for critical music listening Headphone jack with level control 12 Volt Trigger Use this output for control of external system components amplifier video projector etc so they turn on and off in sync with your RR 2160 Infrared IR Input and Output Use these to control your RR 2160 even when it is hidden behind closed doors...

Page 7: ...o use this button with the Menu and Enter buttons F8 and F9 to navigate menus F8 Menu Pages 27 28 Hold down this button 2 3 seconds to access and navigate the RR2160MkII s setup menu Briefly press this button to move back in menus or to navigate available selections for Internet Radio F9 Enter Pages 27 28 When navigating a menu F8 this button will access sub menus or select highlighted options F10...

Page 8: ...s Pages 12 22 Connect coaxial or optical digital output from any audio source such as a CD player DVD player or Blu ray Disc player R1 WiFi Antenna Page 12 When hardwiring an Ethernet cable is not possible this antenna is used to receive a WiFi signal R6 FM HD Antenna Page 11 Connect the supplied FM antenna or an optional external FM antenna to this connector R8 Accessory Power USB Page 18 Use the...

Page 9: ...r amplifier if needed Simply remove the jumpers and connect the preamp outputs to the inputs of the additional amplifier Note Removing the jumpers means that the RR2160MkII s internal amplifier does not receive a signal and cannot send any output to the speakers connected to it Use shielded Y cords to connect both the internal amplifier and another amplifier to the receiver s preamp section R24 Ma...

Page 10: ...d Right buttons provide balance control The Up and Down buttons provide the same function as the Tuning Up Down buttons F6 F7 on the front panel when using the tuner or navigating USB or Internet Radio C8 Treble control Page 23 This button and the Left Right cursor buttons control the treble setting which is displayed on the front panel display C9 Volume Up Down Page 22 Press these buttons to rais...

Page 11: ...bserve the following simple precautions Don t connect the power cord to either the AC outlet or your RR 2160 until you ve made all other connections Always turn off any device before connecting it to the RR2160MkII Better yet unplug the device from its AC power source as automatic turn on signals may inadvertently turn the product on Better safe than sorry Always pay attention to the warnings opti...

Page 12: ... select the source you want to record by using the Record Selector F19 or C5 If your recording device has the 3 5 mm stereo miniplugs often used on portable audio products use an optional adaptor cable to complete your connections Aux Connect a music player smartphone tablet streaming adapter or any other playback device with a stereo 3 5 mm jack for either headphone or line level output to the RR...

Page 13: ... you need them later You may want to store them with this manual or bag and tape them to the rear or underside of the RR2160MkII Connect the RR2160MkII s L R Preamp audio outputs R23 to the inputs of the external processor Next connect the outputs of the external processor to the RR2160MkII s Main amp audio inputs R24 Loudspeaker Connections The connections between the RR2160MkII and your loudspea...

Page 14: ... 2 TRIGGER OUT IR IN 1 2 IR OUT USB PLAY UPGRADER SERIAL NUMBER RIGHT SPEAKERS A B A B LEFT SPEAKERS HD RADIO ANT RR2160 MkII Outlaw Audio LLC Easton MA USA www outlawaudio com Designed in the USA Made in China AC INPUT 120V 60Hz POWER CONSUMPTION 400W WiFi ANT COAX 1 OPT 1 BASS MANAGEMENT 60 80 100 BP CD PLAYER AUDIO SOURCE BLU RAY PLAYER AUDIO SOURCE PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYER TO FRONT PANEL AUX TV O...

Page 15: ...ng a subwoofer In still other cases some will use compact monitor or bookshelf speakers with limited low end performance in combination with a separate subwoofer Regardless of the configuration brand or model of your speakers the RR2160 MkII is uniquely designed to provide outstanding sound quality The speaker binding posts R12 and R26 are five way connectors with gold plated contact areas that ac...

Page 16: ...ect the terminal it has a black barrel to the same speaker s terminal It s that simple A Note On Polarity Phase When speakers are connected correctly they are said to be in phase This is critical to proper sound reproduction as it means that the drivers in each speaker work together with the cones in each speaker moving in the same direction at the same time When speakers are hooked up out of phas...

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