Model 976 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor
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Model 976 Rear Panel
Model 976 Rear Panel
connections and switches
FM Antenna terminal
(see page 20)
Use to connect the supplied FM antenna or an
external 75Ω antenna.
Bluetooth Module Receptacle
(see page 20)
This port is where you plug in an optional
Bluetooth Receiver. This will allow a wireless
connection from any bluetooth source such as a
smartphone.
HDMI Input jacks
(see page 19)
These jacks provide the best possible audio and
video connection to sources, including support
for the latest high-resolution formats. HDMI In-
puts 1-4 are HDMI 2.0b and HDCP 2.2 compliant.
As such, these inputs are capable of accepting
4K, HDR-10, and Dolby Vision video.
HDMI Output jacks
(see page 20)
Use these outputs to connect to your video dis-
plays. The HDMI output jack labeled HDMI OUT
1 ARC can also carry audio back from your TV set
into the 976. HDMI OUT 1 is the primary output
and is 4K/HDR/Dolby Vision/ARC compatible.
HDMI OUT 2 is the secondary output.
IR I/O jacks
(see page 21)
When your Model 976 is hidden behind doors
that prevent the remote control from “seeing”
the front panel IR sensor, you may connect an
optional external IR sensor to this 3.5mm mini-
plug. To send the IR signal to another product
in a “daisy chain” confi guration, connect the IR
Out jack to another product with a compatible
IR system.
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DC Trigger Outputs
(see page 21)
These 3.5mm mono mini-jacks provide a continu-
ous 12VDC signal that may be used to control op-
tional external amplifi ers from Outlaw and other
brands, as well as other compatible accessories.
Accessory Power Ports
(see page 20)
Use these USB ports to provide 5V power to ac-
cessories such as phones, tablets, or external hard
drives. Do not connect a data source to these
ports.
AM Antenna terminal
(see page 20)
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to these
inputs.
RS-232C control & switch
The RS-232C port is used to install fi rmware up-
dates only. The switch is used to set the mode for
the RS-232C connection. For normal operation, it
should be left in the NORMAL position.
Digital Optical & Coax Input jacks
(see pages 17-18)
Optical and coaxial digital audio inputs. Connect
the digital audio outputs from audio sources such
as a CD/SACD player, DVD player, or Blu-ray Disc
player.
7.1 Analog Input jacks
(see pages 17-18)
Eight-channel analog audio input. Connect the
multichannel analog audio outputs of sources
such as DVD-Audio/SACD players.
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Analog Audio Input jacks
(see pages 17-18)
Two-channel analog audio inputs. Connect the
line-level analog audio outputs of sources such
as a CD player or turntable with phono pre-
amplifi er.
7.2 RCA Output connections
(see page 21)
Unbalanced pre-amplifi er outputs for connection
to amplifi er(s) and subwoofer(s).
7.2 XLR Output connections
(see page 21)
Balanced pre-amplifi er outputs for connection to
amplifi er(s) and subwoofer(s).
AC Input
(see page 22)
Use to connect the supplied AC power cord (see
Precautions on page 3).
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