Outlaw 7125 Manual
Outlaw 7125 Manual
Owner’s Manual
Version 1.0
Owner’s Manual
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Loudspeaker Ratings
Precautions Your Outlaw Power Amplifier has adequate power to drive most loudspeakers without
producing any distortion. Most modern speakers are rated at four to eight ohms nominal
Verify The Line Voltage impedance, but within some frequency ranges, the impedance may drop to two ohms. The
Your new amplifier has been factory configured for 120 (+/- 3%) volt AC lines. Connect- Outlaw is designed with ample power reserves to protect you from experiencing any problems
ing the amplifier to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a at these low impeadances unless you demand excessively high volume levels.
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, Due to the high power output capability of your power amplifier, it is important that it not
contact Outlaw Audio before plugging the unit into a wall outlet. be used with speakers not capable of handling the amplifier’s power output. Before using
the amplifier for the first time, make certain that your speakers are capable of handling
Verify AC Circuit Capacity its rated power output, at the impedance rating of your speakers. Outlaw Audio is not
The high power output of your Outlaw amplifier may require heavy power draw under responsible for damage to any speaker system or other component that is caused by using
full load conditions. To insure proper performance, and to avoid potential safety hazards, products whose power rating is lower than that of the amplifier.
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 Do Not Open The Cabinet
power devices, such as air conditioners, may cause circuit breakers to trip. 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
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. water or any metal object, such as a paper clip, coin or a staple, accidentally falls inside
This will lessen the possibility of power variation and electrical start-up noise affect- the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and contact Outlaw Audio
ing your sound system. for further instructions.
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Model 7125 Seven-Channel Power Amplifier
Table of Contents
2 Please Read First Model 7125
3 Table of Contents Seven-Channel Power Amplifier
3 Model 7125 Seven-Channel Amplifier
3 Features
3 Unpacking
5 Connecting Your Amplifier Congratulations! As the owner of an Outlaw Model 7125 Seven-Channel Power
Amplifier, you are in possession of a unique product. Designed and manufac-
5 Input Connections tured in the United States, it has been carefully designed to deliver the best
5 Speaker Connections possible sonic performance. We welcome you as a member of our Outlaw band,
6 Model 7125 Rear Panel Connections and hope that your new amplifier brings many years of enjoyable listening to
your music or home theater system.
7 Power Control Connections
In order to receive the maximum enjoyment from your new amplifier, please
7 Power Connection
take a few minutes to read this manual. This important information will help
7 Amplifier Operation you make certain that the amplifier is properly configured for operation with
7 Manual On the rest of the equipment in your system. This brief investment of time will
7 Automatic On provide major dividends by making certain that your amplifier is properly
installed and optimized for the specifics of your installation.
7 Output Settings
If you have any questions about this product, its installation or operation, please
7 Care and Maintenance contact us via e-mail at information@outlawaudio.com or via telephone at
8 Cleaning 866-OUTLAWS.
8 When You Are Away
8 Troubleshooting Features
8 Protection Circuitry The Outlaw 7125 is a state of the art, high performance, audio power amplifier.
It is built utilizing totally complementary circuitry from input to output. The
8 Troubleshooting Guide high current power supply is driven by a custom-designed 1.6 KVA torrodial
8 Outlaw Service Information transformer with two separate windings for each of the seven channels. Each
8 A Few Words About Hum and Noise channel has 6 discrete output devices, 20,000 uF total filter capacitance and is
protected by an advanced Opto-coupled protection circuit. Heat management
9 Potential Ground Loops in a Complex A/V System is provided by custom-designed heatsinks on each amplifier module, enabling
10 Model 7125 Specifications the amplifier to function at full power without the need for noisy fans.
11 The Outlaw Audio 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
11 Outlaw Audio Limited Warranty Unpacking
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.
Your new amplifier has been engineered using heavy-duty materials for high
The contents of this manual are Copyright © 2005 by Outlaw Audio, LLC, and may not be reliability and weighs 51 pounds. This substantial weight requires that you
duplicated or reproduced by any means, whether physical, electronic or otherwise without pay special attention to unpacking and installation of the unit. You may wish
prior written consent from Outlaw Audio.
to have someone help you remove the unit from its carton and place it in the
Outlaw Audio and the Outlaw Audio logo are registered trademarks of Outlaw proper location.
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.
Rear Panel
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Connecting Your Amplifier
Connecting Your Amplifier the other side to the black terminals. When using cable with markings on one
side only, traditional convention is to consider the marked side of the wire as
When making connections between any source components and the ampli-
the red, or positive (+) connection, and the non-marked side as the black or
fier, or when making connections to any speaker, be certain that both the
negative (-) connection.
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 Next, loosen the knobs of the amplifier’s speaker output terminals, far enough
always best to unplug all equipment before making any connections. Modern so that the passthrough hole is revealed. Note that one conductor of the speaker
electronic products often have a standby mode that may be activated even cable should have no markings, and the other should have a red line, brand
though the product may appear to be turned off. name markings, a colored thread, or some other positive indication. Follow the
proper connection instructions for your system with regard to which terminals
Input Connections are used. Once the connections are made, twist the cap back so that the con-
Connecting the amplifier to your source equipment is simple. Using high- nection is secured, but do not over tighten or use tools, as this may break the
quality audio interconnect cables, match the output channel designations on delicate wire strands and decrease system performance.
the rear of your processor (or other source equipment) to the input jacks on If you are using spade lugs, connect them to the speaker wire using the man-
the rear panel of your amplifier that have the same channel name (see the ufacturer’s instructions, then loosen the caps on the speaker terminals. Place
connections diagram on page 6). When making connections with RCA type lugs between the plastic cap and the back of the terminal. Be sure to observe
plugs on interconnect cables, make certain to gently, but firmly insert the proper polarity, using the appropriate speaker hook-up icons for your system’s
plug into the jack. Loose connections can cause intermittent sound and may configuration. Using your fingers, tighten to obtain a positive contact.
damage your speakers. The barrel assembly of some high quality RCA plugs
When using banana plugs, connections may be made by simply inserting
may be very tight, and it is important to assure a proper connection between
the jack affixed to your speaker wire into the hole provided on the rear of the
the interconnection cable and the input jack.
colored screw caps on the binding posts. Before using banana type jacks make
Speaker Connections certain that the plastic screw caps are firmly tightened down by turning them
in a counter clockwise direction until they are snug against the chassis. This
To assure that the high quality signals produced by your Outlaw amplifier are
will insure that the maximum surface area of the plug is in contact with the
carried to your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution, we recommend
jack. Be certain to observe proper polarity.
that you use high quality speaker wire. Many brands of wire are available;
the choice may be influenced by the distance between your speakers and the Run the cables to the speaker locations. It is recommended that the length of
amplifier, the type of speakers you use, personal preferences, or other factors. wire connecting any pair of speakers be similar. For example, make certain
that the wire length connecting the left and right front, or the left and right
Regardless of the brand or type of speaker wire selected, we recommend that you
rear (surround) speakers are similar in length, even though one speaker may
use a wire constructed of fine, multi-strand copper with a gauge of 14 or less.
be physically closer to the amplifier than the other. Do not coil any excess cable,
Remember that in specifying wire, the lower the number, the thicker the cable.
as this may become an inductor that creates frequency response variations in
Wire with a gauge of 16 may be used for short runs of less than ten feet. We do
your system.
not recommend that you use any wires with an AWG equivalent of 18 or higher
due to the power loss and degradation in performance that will occur. Finally, connect the wires to the speakers, again being certain to observe proper
polarity. Remember to connect your negative, or black wire, to the matching
To connect the amplifier to your speakers a pair of binding posts is provided for
terminal on the speaker. The positive, or red wire, should be connected to the
each channel output. These posts will accept bare wire, spade lugs or banana
matching terminal on the speaker.
type plugs, when they are permitted by local safety agencies.
If bare wire is used for the connections, strip approximately 1/2 inch to 3/4 NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry conven-
inch (20mm) of insulation from the end of each wire and carefully twist the tion of using red terminals for positive connections and black terminals
strands of each conductor together. Be careful not to cut the individual strands for negative, some manufacturers may vary from this configuration. To
or twist them off. For optimal performance, all strands must be used. assure proper phase connections, and optimal performance, consult the
identification plate on your speaker terminals, or the speaker’s manual
Correct polarity connections are important to maintain proper speaker phas- to verify polarity. If you do not know the polarity of your speaker, consult
ing. When speaker phasing is correct, all speakers move in and out at the the speaker’s manufacturer for further information.
same time, preserving the imaging of the program material. Out-of-phase
connections mean that some speaker cones will be moving in, while others
move out. This will cause indistinct or confused imaging, and muddled and
cloudy sounds. To avoid incorrect phasing or polarity, be certain to use cable
that has distinct markings, colors, stripes, wording, or grooves on each side of
the speaker cable. When making connections to the amp and speakers, adhere
to a consistent pattern of using one side of the wire to the red terminals and
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12V Trigger
from Pre/Pro
or other
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CAUTION: Do not plug the 7125 directly into the “Switched Accessory” Care and Maintenance
outlet of another device! These outlets are intended for use with low
current draw products having a low current draw, such as tuners, CD Cleaning
players or cassette decks. These cannot handle the high current draw of When the unit becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary,
a power amplifier. Using these outlets for a power amplifier is a significant
safety hazard.
first wipe the surface with a soft cloth slightly dampened with mild soapy water,
then with a fresh cloth dampened with clean water. Wipe dry immediately
NOTE: It is not recommended that you connect other power amplifiers with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile
or products with a high current draw, to the same AC power circuit as the cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish
7125, unless they are used with the remote power turn on and sequencing of the metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide, waxes, polishing agents, or any
system. The simultaneous turn-on of multiple amplifiers on the same circuit aerosol product near the unit.
may cause circuit breakers to trip, due to the high current draw.
When You Are Away
If you will not be using your home theater system for an extended period of
time, it is always a good idea to turn the unit off using the Power Switch on the
front panel of the amplifier. This will prevent the automatic turn on circuits
from accidentally turning the system on during your absence.
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem Solutions
Amplifier will not turn on Master Power Switch turned off (No power light LED)
Turn on Master Power Switch
Amplifier will not turn on Remote trigger cable not properly connected
Verify connection of trigger cable at both ends
Amplifier turns on, but no audio from one or more channels Input plugs not connected to proper jack or are loose
Check input connections
Audio levels differ Improper settings or output levels from the processor or controller
Check the settings on your preamp, processor or controller
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A Few Words About Hum and Noise
Potential Ground Loops in a Complex A/V System tical and expensive. In some cases, the use of an approved AC Power Isolation
Transformer of sufficient capacity may solve this problem.
Suggestion #1
To determine if a cable TV connection is responsible for the hum, first turn all Warning: if you suspect that the grounding system in your home’s electrical
components off. Disconnect the cable TV feed to your system at the first place wiring is causing the hum problem, it is important that you do not make any
where it connects to your components. Alternatively, disconnect the cable TV changes to the wiring yourself. Only a licensed electrician should make any
wire where it is connected at the wall outlet. Turn your system back on, and changes to household wiring, and they must be made in full compliance with
listen if the hum has disappeared. If removing the cable TV feed has eliminated all local building, safety and electrical codes.
the hum, you will need to insert a Ground Loop Isolator before reconnecting Suggestion #4
the cable TV feed, or contact your cable TV operator to see if they can better Hum may also be caused by faulty earth grounds in your home’s electrical
isolate your cable feed. system. In the past, cold water pipes were often used for the earth ground, so
Suggestion #2 it is important to make sure that your ground connection is still valid and has
Turn off all components in your system, and then disconnect the input cables not become loose or corroded. The cold water pipe method may no longer be
at the amplifier. Turn the amplifier back on, and see if the hum is still present. valid in some locations due to requirements that the water meter be isolated
If the hum disappears, the fault may be in the input cables used. Try replacing from the water mains with a length of PVC pipe, thus interrupting the ground
them with cables that have better shielding, and make certain that the input circuit. The safest, and most reliable, approach may be to provide your own
cables are not running on top of any AC power cords. Change the cables one ground. This can be accomplished by having a licensed electrician drive at
at a time to determine if one, or all cables is responsive. If the hum disappears least five feet of copper-jacketed steel grounding rod into the earth, and using
when the input cables are disconnected, but returns after the cables are changed that for your grounding connection.
and the system re-connected, the problem may be caused by your processor,
Suggestion #5
receiver or preamplifier.
If you have hum in your video display device (bars that roll up through image
Suggestion #3
at 12-14 second intervals), this may be related to hum you also experience in
Ground loop problems may also be caused by poor grounding of the electrical
your audio system. The previous suggestion tips may help with this also. If not,
system in your home, particularly when there are multiple components with
try isolating the ground in the projectors video signal cable with a base-band
three prong, grounded, power cords. Try unplugging these components one
at a time, and see if one or all of them is causing the problem. The ultimate video isolation transformer, such as the Jensen VB-1BB.
solution to this type of problem is to re-wire your house with an isolated, star If the hum persists after all of the above suggestions have been tried, contact
type grounding configuration. We recognize, however, that this may be imprac- the Outlaw Audio customer service department for assistance.
Set-top Box
Coax Cable
Cable Feed
A/V
Cables
60Hz AC 60Hz AC
Ground Loop Ground Loop
AC Line AC Line
AC Ground
Main House
Grounding
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