How is your player currently connected to the 990?
Turn Source Direct ON and the 2910 will output full range signal. Connect the 2910 to the 990's 7.1 analog inputs and set the 990 to 7.1 input. See if this gives you what you want.
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Sony HS51 PJ
Outlaw 990 pre/pro
Outlaw 7100 amp
Denon DVD-2910
M&K LCR750
M&K Surround-55 tripole
Dual M&K VX-1250
Outlaw PCAs
Blue Jeans Component and HDMI
Panamax 5500