Sherwood R-925 Stereo Receiver User Manual
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1. 0 5 Vp p FM TUNER SECTION Turing frequency range ed e oda etd e eere PEE 87 5 107 9 MHz Usable sensitivity THD 396 S N 30 dB 22 ARR 11 2 dBf 50 dB quieting sensitivity Mono Stereo SAAR 15 2 38 2 dBf Signal to noise ratio 65 80 73 Total harmonic distortion 65 dBf 1 kHz mono stereo 0 15 0 25 Frequency response 30 Hz 15 KHz Stereo separation 1 KHz de ede e ERR o e ed ee ed deba iad e EE 50 dB Capture bre DER e ERE ide Bette Gap vafe Pe ode 1 25 dB IE TeJECHON aan pe S RA Lis ipti rp Ie 120 dB AM TUNER SECTION Tung frequency Tanger eoe UR eer ERE rats 520 1710 KHz s Usable sensitivity 400 mV m Jesu ns Erbe Rn re 12 5 mV Signal to noise r tio 30 dB n oe roe e t ER ne ann IE Bee 51 dB Selectivity anderes ib 30 dB GENERAL POWeESUDDLY n coste E ES ceder E DE i DE CE AC 120 V 60 Hz s Power consumbptiOD ce tiir pet nce RI Dein rone Fach ns Seam reitera 4A Switched AG outlets e Eee ES PO RE cn tees 1 A or 100 W max e Dimensions WX HX D iei eee impe EO E YER ERE CUR 440 X 140 x 380 mm 17 3 8 x 5 1 2 X 15 in2. 110 V 220 V FOR YOUR SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETY Units shipped to the U S A and Canada are designed for operation on 120 V AC only Safety precaution with use of a polarized AC plug However some products may be supplied with a nonpolarized plug CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert ATTENTION Pour eviter les choc electriques introduire la lame la plug large de la borne correspondante de la prise et poussre jusqu au fond FOR AUSTRALIA AND EUROPE 220 V 230 V 240 V FOR YOUR SAFETY Units shipped to Australia are designed for operation on 240 V AC only To ensure safe operation the three pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three pin power point which is effectively earthed through the normal household wiring Extension cords used with the equipment must be three core and be correctly wired to provide connection to earth Improper extension cords are a major cause of fatalities The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is earthed and that the installation is completely safe For your safety if in any doubt about the effective earthing of the power point consult a qualified electrician PAN EUROPEAN UNIFIED VOLTAGE All units are suitable for use on supplies 220 240 V AC Units shipped to countries other than the above countries are equipped with an AC voltage selector sw
3. ur CONNECTING MULTI ROOM ADAPTOR 4 Adaptor Connect this jack to the output of the multi room adaptor A 3 H feu 2 9 3 e 9 H 6 6 9 9 e e Y gie rs For information on the multi room adaptor contact the Xantech corporation at 1 800 843 5465 a CONNECTING DIGITAL INPUTS nomi LD player with DIGITAL RF OUT AC 3 RF Component with COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT T OPTICAL Component with OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT A digital input should be connected to the components such as LD player or DVD etc capable of outputing Dolby AC 3 PCM or RF format digital signals For details refer to the operating instructions of the component connected CONNECTING SYSTEM CONTROL Sherwood component with DIGI LINK II or III YP Tape deck Graphic equalizer e Connect this jack to the DIGI LINK jack of the external Sherwood component that uses the DIGI LINK II or IIl remote control system System control cord a CONNECTING SPEAKERS Front right Front left Center Never short circuit the and speaker cords Be sure to connect speakers firmly and correctly according to the channel left and right and the polarity and Be sure to use the
4. 7 0 2 1 2 141 1 1 20 1 00000000000000000000000000008 enne 2 x100W e Total harmonic distortion 8 Q 100 W 1 kHz nnne innen nnne nnne tna 0 02 96 Intermodulation distortion 60 Hz 7 kHz 4 1 SMPTE 8 2 100 2222 222 22 20000000000000000000000000000000000000050000 5 0 02 96 Input sensitivity 47 KQ Phono NR ERO ERE RERO ROUEN TRU 3 5 mV Line CD TAPE VIDEO Signal to noise ratio IHF A weighted luni 72 dB Line CD TAPE VIDEO bebe ab op tee eee bet tap deese ons ex 95 dB Frequency response Line CD TAPE VIDEO 10 Hz 100 KHz 0 dB 3 dB Output level TAPEREC2 Z KO a nad tbapiteten ee et RR DER ERU IM 200 mV PRE OUT Front center rear Subwoofer 1 1V Bass Treble control T00 H2 IO KEEz ee aan e ne e OU ONG OR E YR DER Ce ETAT 10 dB Surround mode only channel driven Front spower output 8 03 T KHz ot eene de ie e cete t o eee seen 2x100W Center power output 8 8 TAZ iiec eir tpe reet ee tes t e OE ee pee ade edt 100 W Rear power output 9 0 KHZ tee oe er ete e E Su uet eene as 2x100W DIGITAL AUDIO SECTION Sampling frequency sac HUE REED Ee UE SR TEE n e s 32 44 1 48 KHz Digital input level 75
5. it will become the subwoofer mode directly Select the desired subwoofer mode SPEAKER MODE Cc Each time this button is pressed the subwoofer mode changes and flickers as follows 4 YES When using subwoofer NO When not using a subwoofer Select the desired center speaker mode SPEAKER MODE h Each time this button is pressed the center speaker mode changes and flickers as follows LARGE When using a relatively large center speaker 1 SMALL When using a relatively small center speaker NONE When not using a center speaker In the Dolby 3 Stereo mode the NONE mode can not be selected Memorize the desired subwoofer mode while it flickers MEMO ENTER If the subwoofer display goes off repeat again from the above step 2 Memorize the desired center speaker mode while it flickers ENTER The desired center speaker mode is memorized and then it becomes the subwoofer mode f the center speaker display goes off repeat again from the above step 2 Checking the speaker setting SPEAKER MODE Each time this button is pressed briefly the setting of the center speaker or the subwoofer is displayed In Dolby DIGITAL AC 3 Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo mode Press the TEST TONE button to adjust the volume level of each speaker Test tone will be heard form each speaker for 2 seco
6. 925 is shipped with a Universal Illuminated Pre programmed Remote Control RNC 100 When using this manual for instructions that require pressing buttons on the remote control it will be necessary to press different buttons than those shown here Please see the owner s manual supplied with the remote for the corresponding buttons LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE Turn the power on POWER or b Each time the POWER button is pressed the receiver is turned on to enter the operating mode or off to enter the standby mode In the standby mode if the INPUT SELECTOR button is pressed on the remote control the receiver is turned on automatically and the desired input is selected In the standby mode the STANDBY indicator lights up This means that the receiver is not disconnected from the AC mains and a small amount of current is retained to support the memorized contents and operation readiness Switch the speakers on SPEAKER ON OFF Then sound can be heard from the speakers connected to the speaker terminals When using the headphone for private listening press the SPEAKER switch again to switch the speakers off Select the desired input source T 2 MONITOR INPUT SELECTOR i INDEX cC Each time the INPUT SELECTOR INDEX knob is rotated the input source changes as follows gt PHONO e TUNER gt CD PLAYER lt gt TAPE 1 frequency display gt A
7. MEMORY IND PRESE VCR1 RECORD SOURCE DISPLAY CINEMA BASS INDICATOR 2M TUNED AUTO MEMOTY PRESET DETDIGITAL Pro Logic OC 3 Stereo DSP THEATER HALL STADIUM CHURCH SLEEP SLEE STADIUM INDICATOR HALL INDICATOR THEATER INDICATOR 3 Stereo INDICATOR DO Pro Logic INDICATOR DIGITAL INDICATOR T INDICATOR P INDICATOR CHURCH INDICATOR a E AUX VIDEO INPUT JACKS AUX VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R Additional video component The AUX VIDEO jacks may be also connected to an additional video component such as a camcorder a video deck or a video game player etc ENGLISH DIGI LINK Ill System Remote controls Note In the United States the R 925 is shipped with a Universal Illuminated Pre programmed Remote Control RNC 100 When using this manual for instructions that require pressing buttons on the remote control it will be necessary to press different buttons than those shown here Please see the owner s manual supplied with the remote for the corresponding buttons e You can remotely control not only this receiver but also Sherwood compatible components bearing the DIGI LINK II or m z 7 Ill logo For system remote control operation first make the DIGI LINK connections SLEEP BUTTON PRESET SCAN BUTTON D SYSTEM DIS
8. adjustable in the Dolby DIGITAL AC 3 and the Dolby Pro Logic modes only Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved Speaker placement To obtain the best surround sound effect in your home place the speakers as follows Front speakers Place each front speaker about 1m 40 from the TV set Center speaker Place the center speaker either above or below the TV set to assure good visualization of center channel program Rear speakers Place the rear speakers approximately 1m above the ear level of a seated listener on the direct left and right of them or slightly behind Subwoofer Reproduces powerful deep bass sounds Place a powered subwoofer anywhere in the front as desired The ideal surround system needs all the speakers listed above However if you don t have a center speaker a subwoofer or rear speakers select the best possible surround mode with the available speakers Note To avoid interference with the TV picture use only magnetically shielded center and front speakers I o er 9 2 ENJOYING SURROUND SOUNDS e Surround sound effect will not work properly if the signal passes through a graphic equalizer Please refer to your equalizer operating instructions for gui
9. from the 3 front channels front L front R and center speakers than that of ordinary stereo regeneration Use with Dolby program sources bearing the D porey surrouno trademark THEATER This mode provides the effect of being in a movie theater when watching a movie sources that have a stereo sound track HALL This mode provides the ambience of a concert hall for classical music sources such as orchestral chamber music or an instrumental solo STADIUM This mode provides the expansive sound field For music sources like a rock concert you will feel as if you were actually at the live concert For sports programs such as a baseball game you can enjoy a powerful sound thus obtaining the true stadium effect CHURCH This mode provides the ambience of a church for baroque string orchestral and choral group music Delay time The sound heard in a place such as a concert hall or a movie theater consists of the direct sound that reaches our ears directly from the sound source and the reflected sound that is indirectly reflected off from walls floor and ceilling The reflected sound reaches our ears slightly later than the direct sound The delay time is the time difference between the direct sound and the reflected sound The optimum delay time will be different according to the room size and the acoustic properties It is recommended that you try different times to obtain the best effect It is
10. speakers with the impedance of over 80 Always connect both rear speakers For installing the speakers refer to Speaker placement on page 13 ENGLISH m 2 p 7 A B MAIN IN connections E AC INPUT CORD i A Pre amplifier Plug this cord into a wall AC outlet Be When separate amplifier is used for front channels connect these jacks to the pre amplifier and connect the front speakers to this receiver eo ele d E PRE OUT connections Front speakers Power amplifier Powered Power amplifier Center speaker Subwoofer Power amplifier Rear speakers Use these jacks if you want to listen at even higher volume levels Connect the PRE OUT jacks to the powered speakers or the power amplifiers connected to speakers respectively To emphasize the deep bass sounds connect a subwoofer When you do not use the front MAIN IN and PRE OUT jacks always connect these jacks with the supplied jumper plugs 2 SWITCHED AC OUTLET These outlets are switched on and off by the POWER button on the front panel or on the remote control Maximum total capacity is 1 A or 100W 219199 mode switched AC outlet ST Power on mode switched AC outlet on Front Panel Controls P
11. 0P ERATINGINS TRUCTION S NEWCASTLE Sherwood Sherwood AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER R 925 py igili MASTER VOLUME NEW CASTI DYNAMCRANGE VIDLABELS VCRIREC T2MONTOR MULTI ROOM RENTE 88809 STANDBY veat aec ASS IST TUNED AUTO MENOTY PRESET DYNAMIC RANGE 000018 ON Pe Loge 003 seme DSP THEATER HALL STADIUM INPUT SELECTOR INDEX FREQDIRECT MEMORY ENTER SUBWOOFER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SPEAKER 0 BAND FMMODE REAR LEVEL EMER CENTER LEVEL SURROUND TUNING a L3 LI ee 1204010 DIGITAL INPUT DOLBY DIGITAL TREBLE BALANCE PHONES SPEANER 4 ote AUXI VIDEO INPUT O ONOFF CINEMA BASS VIDEO L AUDIO R R 925 AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER m 2 7 Introduction UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION Congratulations on Your Purchase Your new high fidelity receiver is designed to deliver maximum enjoyment and years of trouble free service Please take a few moments to read this manual thoroughly It will explain the features and operation of your unit and help ensure a trouble free installation Please unpack your unit carefully We recommend that you save the carton and packing material They will be helpful if you ever need to move your unit and may be required if you ever need to return it for service Your unit is designed to be placed in a horizontal position and it important to allo
12. E 7 1 Memorize it within 5 seconds MEMO ENTER Start recording on the VCR 1 1 REC I Lop ES Start play on the LDP VIDEO SOURCE AUDIO SOURCE In the above step if it elapses 5 seconds repeat again from the step 1 Start play on the CDP The audio signal from CDP and the video signal from LDP will be dubbed onto the tape in VCR 1 and you can enjoy them on TV set and from the speakers OTHER FUNCTIONS Compressing the dynamic range Dolby DIGITAL AC 3 mode only Operating the sleep timer This function compresses the dynamic range of previously specified parts of the Dolby DIGITAL AC 3 sound track with extremely high volume to minimize the difference in volume between the specified and non specified parts This makes it easy to hear all of the sound track when watching movies at night at low levels DYNAMIC RANGE i Then the DYNAMIC RANGE indicator lights up Press again to cancel some Dolby DIGITAL AC 3 softwares this function may not be used The sleep timer allows the system to continue to operate for a specified period of time before automatically shutting off To set the receiver to automatically turn off after the specified period of time SLEEP Or Each time this button is pressed the sleep time changes as follows 1020 3060 90 0FF Unit Minutes
13. EAKER ON OFF switch is set to off ENGLISH SURROUND SOUNDS The R 925 incorporates sophisticated Digital Signal Processor that allows you to create the optimum sound quality and the sound atmosphere in your room Surround modes 2 LS 7 This receiver has 7 different surround modes to allow you to enjoy surround sound with the various program sources DOLBY DIGITAL AC 3 DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY 3 STEREO THEATER HALL STADIUM CHURCH DOLBY DIGITAL AC 3 Allows you to enjoy up to 5 1 channels of digital surround sound from Dolby DIGITAL AC 3 program sources bearing the 0 trademark such as laser discs Dolby DIGITAL AC 3 provides even better sound quality improved dynamic range and great sense of direction compared with the conventional Dolby surround Now you are able to enjoy real movies in your home DOLBY PRO LOGIC This receiver incorporates the Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder which has the same functions for playback as movie theaters and gives a theater like experience in your home naturally reproducing the audio sound field Use with Dolby Pro Logic program sources bearing the I potev surrouno trademark such as video cassette tapes or laser discs DOLBY 3 STEREO Combining the rear speaker signal with that of the front speakers allows you to enjoy a regenerated sound field which has comparatively more presence and a more expansive feeling
14. OWER BUTTON SLEEP BUTTON REMOTE SENSOR STANDBY INDICATOR DIGITAL INPUT INDICATORS pacea digilinkur AULJIO VIDEO RECEIVER R 925 DYNAMIC RANGE BUTTON INDICATOR VIDEO LABELS BUTTON VCR1 RECORD BUTTON TAPE2 MONITOR BUTTON INPUT SELECTOR INDEX KNOB MASTER VOLUME CONTROL KNOB MASTER VOLUME co sgg ace DEAL OC 3 Seo osp mekten MAL sam are aw AUTO POWER FREODRECT MEND ENTER n SPEAKER PHONES NUMERIC BUTTONS Tuner only SPEAKER ON OFF SWITCH HEADPHONE JACK SURROUND OFF BUTTON TUNING UP DOWN BUTTON DYNAMIC IJANGE INPUT SELECTOR INDEX DIGITAL INPUT BUTTON REAR LEVEL UP DOWN BUTTONS BASS CONTROL KNOB DOLBY DIGITAL AC 3 FM MODE BUTTON BUTTON MEMORY ENTER BUTTON SURROUND MODE BUTTON CINEMA BASS BUTTON FREQUENCY DIRECT BUTTON DNWMSCRANGE VIDIABELS VCRIREC T2NONTOR AUXIVIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R FRONT REAR AUX SELECT BUTTON FRONT AUX INDICATOR SUBWOOFER LEVEL UP DOWN BUTTONS BALANCE CONTROL KNOB CENTER LEVEL UP DOWN BUTTONS TREBLE CONTROL KNOB SPEAKER MODE BUTTON 7 E FLUORESCENT DISPLAY INPUT FREQUENCY PRESET VOLUME LEVEL OPERATING INFOMATIONS etc STEREO INDICATOR TAPE 2 MONITOR INDICATOR TUNED INDICATOR AUTO INDICATOR
15. PLAY BUTTON POWER BUTTON W CD PLAYER SECTION NUMERIC BUTTONS for selecting preset stations or entering frequency directly in tuner mode For selecting a track or a disc in CD mode When selecting a disc select disc No 1 5 within 2 sec after pressing the DISC button DISC CD changer only for disc selection gt to begin play u for pausing play m to stop play or to clear a program gt for skipping backward or forward REPEAT A B to play a specific passage E DECK SECTION repeatedly DECK SELECTOR A B for selecting deck A or B INTRO SCAN to preview each track only 4 gt to begin forward or reverse side playback for 10 sec u for pausing playback or recording stop playback or recording gt to wind tape reverse or forward e for recording INPUT SELECTOR BUTTONS e In the standby mode when pressing a input selector button the unit is turned on automatically EQUALIZER SECTION and the desired input source is selected PRESET 1 selecting equalizer pattem SURROUND MODE BUTTON USER for adjusting equalizer pattern as desired FILE for selecting desired equalizer pattern in the DELAY TIME BUTTON UBWOOFERLEVEL MUTE preset or i
16. UX TV o LDPLAYER gt DVD When the TAPE 2 MONITOR button is set to on so that TAPE 2M indicator lights up other inputs can not be heard from the speakers To listen to a input source other than TAPE 2 MONITOR be sure to set the TAPE 2 MONITOR button to off TAPE 2 MONITOR function You can connect either a tape deck or a graphic equalizer to the receiver s TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks Only when you listen to the component connected to these jacks set the TAPE 2 MONITOR button to on If you connect a 3 head tape deck you can listen to the sound being recorded during recording not the source sound For further details refer to the operating instructions of the component connected When the AUX TV is selected as input source Select the front AUX VIDEO or the rear TV AUX AUX SEL FRONT If the front AUX VIDEO is selected the FRONT AUX indicator lights up When CD DVD LDP or AUX TV is selected as input source Select the digital or the analog input connected as desired DIGITAL INPUT Each time this button is pressed the corresponding input is selected as follows n the normal stereo or a surround mode other than the Dolby DIGITAL AC 3 mode r OPTICAL COAXIAL gt ANALOG In the Dolby DIGITAL AC 3 mode Not available for CD RF LDP only OPTICAL COAXIAL When the selected optical or coaxial digital input i
17. When the sleep time is selected all display panels of Sherwood components connected by the DIGILINK Ill are dimly lit Checking the brightness of the fluorescent displays Each time this button is pressed the brightness of all fluorescent DISPLAY displays of Sherwood components connected by the DIGI LINK III changes together as follows ON dim In the display OFF mode when any button is pressed the receiver switches to the display ON mode ENGLISH m 2 m 7 Entering video labels It can be operated only on video input sources such as DVD LDP VCR 1 and AUX TV Select the desired video input source to enter its label INPUT SELECTOR INDEX Repeat the steps 3 and 4 to memorize the rest of up to 8 characters Press the VIDEO LABELS button for more than 2 seconds Rectifying or clearing a video label Select the desired video input source to be rectified or cleared INPUT SELECTOR INDEX Select the first character of the video label while the digit is flickering INPUT SELECTOR INDEX Each time the INPUT SELECTOR INDEX knob is rotated the characters which can be selected are total 45 as follows 26 Capital Letters AB CDEFGHIJKLMNOP QRSTUVWXYZ 10 Arabic Numerals 1234567890 9SpecialMarks lt Repeat the steps 2 5 in Ente
18. ble entry as practical INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT FOR U S A AND CANADA 120V FOR OTHER COUNTRIES
19. ches Weight Net ee oan b d Eee e AA Ute d rct nen E Ee 15 5 kg 34 2 Ibs Note Design and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvements 0PERATINGINS TRUCTION S Sherwood NEWCASTLE R 925 RUDIO UIDEO RECEIUER 5707 04669 001 0 9007019040
20. dance on switching off or defeating the equalizer Select the desired surround mode E When selecting a surround mode other than the Dolby DIGITAL AC 3 mode E When selecting the Dloby DIGITAL AC 3 mode SURROUND MODE or Each time the SURROUND MODE button is pressed the surround mode changes as follows SURROUND MODE N The Dolby DIGITAL AC 3 mode is available for the H OODIGITAL gt 0 Logic gt 003 Stereo gt THEATER input sources such as DVD LDP and AUX TV only OFF lt CHURCH STADIUM lt HALL To enjoy the Dolby DIGITAL AC 3 be sure that the J Remote control only program source to be played back is the Dolby DIGITAL AC 3 program source and the corresponding digital input is selected If not no sound will be heard When LDP is selected RF can be also selected among the digital inputs in the Dolby DIGITAL AC 3 mode only Refer to When CD DVD LDP or AUX TV is selected as input source on page 11 B When canceling the surround mode for normal stereo operation OFF or m 2 7 Adjusting the speaker settings Adjusting the setting of the center speaker and the subwoofer connected Press the SPEAKER MODE button for more than 2 seconds to enter the center speaker mode SPEAKER MODE C zz In the THEATER HALL STADIUM CHURCH or normal stereo mode
21. ing on the VCR 1 Start recording on the VCR 1 Start play on the LDP Start play on the LDP The audio and video signals from LDP will be dubbed onto the tape in VCR 1 and you can enjoy LDP on the TV set and from the speakers Start play on the CDP O The audio and video signals from LDP will be dubbed onto the tape in VCR 1 and you can listen to CD ENGLISH m 2 jm 7 Enjoying other video inputs during dubbing Example When enjoying DVD on the TV set and from the speakers during dubbing from LDP to VCR 1 Select DVD as the program source being enjoyed Dubbing and enjoying the audio and video signals separately Example When dubbing and enjoying LD video signal and CD audio signal Select source VCRI 2605 INPUT SELECTOR INDEX or Select LDP as recording source VCR 1 INPUT SELECTOR INDEX VCRi SOURCE 7 7 Start recording on the VCR 1 Memorize it within 5 seconds MEMO ENTER Start play on the DVD Start play on LDP The audio and video signals from LDP will be dubbed onto the tape in VCR 1 and you can enjoy DVD seconds Select CD as audio source within 5 or INPUT SELECTOR INDEX VCR REC do d Wd s 4 SOURC
22. itch on the rear panel Refer to the following paragraph for the proper setting of this switch AC VOLTAGE SELECTION This unit operates on 110 220 V AC The AC voltage selector switches on the rear panel are set to the voltage that prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped Before connecting the power cord to your AC outlet make sure that the setting position of these switches match your line voltage If not they must be set to your voltage in accordance with the following direction AC voltage selector switches AC 220 V AC 110 V Move switch levers to match your line voltage with a small screwdriver or other pointed tool ENGLISH System Connections Do not connect the receiver to the wall AC outlet when plugging and unplugging connection cords Be sure to connect the white plugs to the L left and the red plugs to the R right jacks when making connections Change the position of the FM indoor antenna until you get the best reception of your favorite FM stations A 75 outdoor FM antenna may be used to further improve the reception Disconnect the indoor antenna before replacing it with the outdoor one Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the receiver TV set speaker cords and the AC input cord and set it to a direction for the best reception If the reception is poor with the AM loop antenna an AM outdoor antenna can be used with the AM loop antenna Make connecti
23. n the user mode MASTER VOLUME CENTER LEVEL REAR 3 E DISPLAY for selecting equalizer display LEVEL SUBWOOFER LEVEL UP DOWN I T MON for monitoring the sound of recording or A V BUTTONS Sherwood playback on tape deck NEW CASTLE MUTE BUTTON TEST TONE BUTTON ADJUST BUTTON In the DIGI LINK remote control system if pressing PLAY etc on CD player or tape deck CD TAPE 2 MONITOR is selected automatically without selecting the input source and then PLAY etc starts In this case to listen to TAPE 1 switch off the TAPE 2 MONITOR and select the TAPE 1 Notes Some functions for CD player tape deck or equalizer may not be available For details about functions refer to the operating instructions of each component REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE ENGLISH 09060 C Use the remote control unit within a range of about 7 meters 23 feet and angles of up to 30 degrees aiming of the remote sensor LOADING BATTERIES 1 Remove the cover 2 Load two batteries matching the polarity e 2x1 5V w R6 SUM 3 AA Y Remove the batteries when they not used for a long time Do not use the rechargeable batteries Ni Cd type m z 9 7 Operations Note In the United States the R
24. ncy is not tuned in Antenna is in wrong position Connect an antenna Tune in the desired station frequency Move antenna and retry turning Preset stations cannot be received An incorrect station frequency has been memorized memorized stations are cleared Memorize the correct station frequency Memorize the stations again Poor FM reception No antenna is connected The antenna is not positioned for the best reception Connect an antenna Change the position of the antenna Continuous hissing noise during FM reception especially when a stereo broadcast is received Weak signals Change the position of the antenna nstall an otudoor antenna Cnotinuous or intermittent hissing noise during AM reception especially at night Noise is caused by motors fluorescent lamps or lightning etc Keep the receiver away from noise sources nstall an outdoor AM antenna Remote control unit does not operate Batteries are not loaded or exhausted The remote sensor is obstructed Replace the batteries Remove the obstacle Other system components do not react to remote control commands DIGI LINK connections are not made properly Make proper DIGI LINK connections 23 ENGLISH m 2 jm 7 Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION e Power output stereo mode 8 Q THD 0 1 20 Hz 20
25. nds each as follows FRONT L2CENTER FRONT R REAR R REAR L SUB The test tone will be heard from the subwoofer only when subwoofer is set to YES in the Dolby DIGITAL AC 3 mode Test tone is not heard from rear speakers in Dolby 3 Stereo mode Test tone is not heard from center speaker when the center speaker setting is adjusted to the NONE mode Check the delay time to be adjusted The delay time will be displayed for 5 seconds In Dolby DIGITAL AC 3 mode the corresponding delay time will be flickering The center delay time can be adjustable only in Dolby DIGITAL AC 3 mode The rear delay time can be adjustable only in Dolby DIGITAL AC 3 and Dolby Pro Logic modes Adjust the delay time AD JUST Each time this button is pressed the delay time changes in regular intervals If the delay time disappears start from the step 10 again Adjust the volume levels of the speakers until they all sound equally loud OENTER LEVEL CENTER LEVEL OG TT Es or REAN LEVEL eX iC tn 5 M SURBWOOFER LEVEL PEE ES i The rear L and R volume levels are adjusted respectively during the test tone function and all together while enjoying surround sounds Memorize the delay time In Dolby Pro Logic mode the rear delay time can be memorized without pressing the DELAY TIME button In Dolb
26. ons firmly and correctly If not it can cause loss of sound noise or damage to the receiver If the electricity fails or the AC input cord is left unplugged for about 2 weeks the memorized contents will be cleared So you should memorize them again m z ze 7 CONNECTING ANTENNAS 74 FM OUTDOOR ANTENNA 5996 0 FM INDOOR ANTENNA AM loop antenna CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS LD player REC N SUPPLIED ADAPTOR CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS Tumtable with MM type cartridge N i A CD player Tape deck 1 PHONO 46 6 N YE D im J VIDEO IN 4 O PLAY LINE OUT TV or additional video component Sf d DD eE REC LINE IN L RY Monitor TV The TAPE 2 MONITOR PLAY REC jacks may also be connected to the LINE OUT IN jacks of an optional graphic equalizer The TV AUX jacks may also be connected to an additional video component such as a cable TV tuner or a video deck
27. ording source except for TAPE 2 MONITOR CD TUNER St E TAPE1 C DVD PHONO VCR1 AUX TV LDP Start recording on the TAPE 1 Set the TAPE 2 MONITOR button to on T2 MONITOR Start play on the desired input Start recording on the TAPE 2 MONITOR Start play on the desired input When the TAPE 1 is selected as recording source dubbing will start from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2 MONITOR It is not possible to dub from TAPE 2 MONITOR to 1 For tape 2 monitor function refer to TAPE 2 MONITOR function on page 10 RECORDING WITH The digital signals from optical coaxial or RF digital input can be heard but cannot be recorded sii from video components to VCR 1 Example When dubbing from LD player to VCR 1 Select LDP as program source being enjoyed INPUT SELECTOR INDEX PROGRAM SOURCE being enjoyed Listening to other audio inputs during dubbing Example When listening to CD during dubbing from LDP to VCR 1 Select CD as the program source being enjoyed or INPUT SELECTOR INDEX Select LDP as recording source VCR 1 REC VCR1 REC h LDP Each time this button is pressed the recording source changes as follows RECORDING SOURCE rt DVD gt LDP AUX SOURCE 4A Select LDP as recording source VCR 1 REC Start record
28. ower No sound POSSIBLE CAUSE The AC input cord is disconnected Poor connection at AC wall outlet or the outlet is inactive The speaker cords are disconnected The master volume is adjusted too low The MUTE button is pressed to ON Speakers are not switched on The digital input is not selected correctly ncorrect selection of input source Incorrect connections between the components REMEDY Connect cord securely Check the outlet using a lamp or another appliance Check the speaker connections Adjust the master volume Press the MUTE button to cancel the muting effect Press the SPEAKER ON OFF switch to ON Select the digital input correctly Select the desired input source correctly Make connections correctly No sound from the rear speakers Surround mode is switched off Master volume and rear level are too low Monaural source is used Dolby 3 Stereo mode is selected Select a surround mode Adjust master volume and rear level Select a stereo or surround source Select the desired surround mode No sound from the center speaker Dolby DIGITAL AC 3 Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo mode is not selected Master volume and center level are too low Select the desired surround mode Adjust master volume and rear level Stations cannot be received No antenna is connected The desired station freque
29. preset stations in sequence Tuning to preset stations Press the desired preset number Example For 3 or within 2 seconds 1 5 For 15 or When pressing the numeric buttons on the front panel without selecting the TUNER the tuner will be selected automatically and the preset station will be tuned in The receiver will start scanning the stations in the preset sequence and each station is received for 5 seconds At the desired station press this button again to stop scanning BACKUP FUNCTION The following items set before the receiver is turned off are memorized If the electricity fails or the AC input cord is disconnected for about 2 weeks they are all cleared So you should memorize them again INPUT SELECTOR settings VCR 1 RECORD settings Surround mode settings Preset stations Video labels etc ENGLISH m 2 7 AUDIO RECORDING The digital signals from optical coaxial or RF digital input can be heard but cannot be recorded Recording with TAPE 1 Select the desired input as recording source except for and TAPE 2 MONITOR cD TUNER INPUT SELECTOR or I INDEX DVD PHONO c VCR AUXTV LDP Be sure that the TAPE 2 MONITOR indicator goes off Recording with TAPE 2 MONITOR Select the desired input as rec
30. requency within 7 seconds for each digit Examples gt N 8910 2 100 70 2 O 0 0 AM 890 kHz O O e AM 1030kHz In FM band If 1 is pressed the first dight 10 is entered With the numeric button on the remote control you can also enter the frequency In each digit if it elapses 7 seconds press the FREQUENCY DIRECT button again to enter the frequency Presetting radio stations You can store up to 30 preferred stations in the memory Tune in the desired station with auto or manual tuning etc Press the MEMORY ENTER button MEMO ENTER MEMORY is flickering for 5 seconds Enter a preset number 1 30 Examples For 3 For 15 The station has now been stored in the memory A stored frequency is erased from the memory by storing another frequency in its place If MEMORY goes off press the MEMORY ENTER button again to enter a preset number Listening to FM stereo broadcasts While listening to FM broadcasts FM MODE Each time this button is pressed the FM mode changes as follows p Stereo mode ST lights up Mono mode ST goes off lt When FM stereo broadcasts are poor because of weak broadcast signals select the FM mono mode to reduce the noise then FM broadcasts are reproduced in monaural sound Scanning
31. ring video labels procedure To clear a video label make a blank on each digit then the video label is cleared and its video input source will be displayed MEMO ENTER Memorize it within 6 seconds If the MEMORY ENTER button is pressed for more than 2 seconds on the character a dot will appear by the character If the MEMORY ENTER button is pressed without selecting the desired character the digit will be blank If 6 seconds elapses repeat again from the step 2 Checking the video components connected Use this function to check the video components connected to DVD LDP VCR 1 and AUX TV jacks each During play on the video components press the VIDEO LABELS and the VCR 1 RECORD buttons simultaneously VID LABELS VCR 1 REC e The respective input source or its label scrolls on the display and you can check its video and audio contents in turn as follows LD PLAYER gt VCR 1 AUX TV FRONT gt AUX TV REAR During recording do not check the video components connected Troubleshooting Guide If a fault occurs run through the table below before taking your receiver for repair If the fault persists attempt to solve it by switching the receiver off and on again If this fails to resolve the situation consult your dealer Under no circumstances should you repair the receiver yourself as this will invalidate the guarantee PROBLEM No p
32. s not connected the selected DIGITAL INPUT indicator is flickering meaning no sound Refer to Select the desired surround mode on page 13 When DVD LDP or AUX TV is selected and the Dolby DIGITAL AC 3 mode is selected regardless of the input source selected the Dolby DIGITAL AC 3 program sources on the component connected to the selected digital input can be heard Adjust the stereo balance between the left and the right channels BALANCE Adjust the subwoofer level TW SUBWOOFER OD or 009 oo ooD ool 00008 Boaaon 8880 00008 SURBWOOFER LEVEL It is adjustable only when the subwoofer is connected and the subwoofer is set to YES Refer to Adjusting the speaker setting on page 14 Operate the selected component for playback When playing back the program sources with the surround sound refer to Enjoying surround sounds on page 13 To enjoy the impressive bass sound CINEMA BASS Press it again to cancel Adjust the overall volume MASTER VOLUME MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP To mute the sound MUTE is flickering To resume the previous sound level press it again Adjust the tone bass and treble BASS TREBLE o Note Extreme settings at high volume may damage your speakers To listen with the headphones PHONES Ensure that the SP
33. w at least two inches of space behind your unit for adequate ventilation and cabling convenience To avoid early damage never place the unit near is radiators in front of heating vents in direct sunlight or in excessively humid or dusty locations Connect your complementary components as illustrated in the following section RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture Caution Do not block ventilation openings or stack other equipment on the top FOR U S A Note to System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of ca
34. y DIGITAL AC 3 mode repeat the above steps 11 and 12 to adjust the rear delay time Cancel the test tone function In THEATER HALL STADIUM or CHURCH Mode Adjust the volume level of the rear speakers relative to that of the front speakers REAR LEVEL L L or ENGLISH m 2 m 7 LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS Select the tuner INPUT SELECTOR or INDEX Manual tuning Manual tuning is useful when you already know the frequency of the desired transmitter Press TUNING or repeatedly until the right frequency has been reached TUNING TUNING Select the desired band BAND mu E BAND FREQUENCY Each time this button is pressed the band is changed to FM or AM When pressing the BAND button without selecting the TUNER the tuner will be selected automatically and operate Frequency direct tuning Enter the frequency direct tuning mode FREQ DIRECT Auto tuning Press TUNING or for more than 0 5 second TUNING TUNING Then AUTO appears on the display The tuner will now search until a station of sufficient strength has been found The display shows the tuned frequency and TUNED If the station found is not the desired one simply repeat this operation Weak stations are skipped during auto tuning Enter the f
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