Sherwood AX-5505 User Manual

AX-5505

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MANUEL D'UTILISATION

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Stereo Integrated Amplifier

Amplificateur intégré stéréophonique

Stereo-Vollverstärker

Amplificatore lntegrato Stereo

Amplificador Integrado Estéreo

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Introduction

READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT

CAUTION

WARNING

Caution regarding installation

Note : For heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar enclosure.

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

UALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

his symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of

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uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.

his symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of

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important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

ENGLISH

Do not block ventilation openings or stack other equipment on the top.

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 three­pin power point which is effectively earthed through the normal household wiring. Extension cords

EUROPE

AUSTRALIA

220 V

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240 V

CAUTION

Leave a space around the unit for sufficient ventilation.

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Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations, or in an area

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that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment.
Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust.

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Do not let foreign objects in the unit.

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The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation

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openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains,
etc.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be

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placed on the unit.
Please be care the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

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The unit shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing for use.

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No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on

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the unit.

• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in contact

with the set

Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way.

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■Notes on the AC power cord and the wall outlet.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source(mains)

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as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit has
been turned off.
To completely disconnect this product from the mains,

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disconnect the plug from the wall socket outlet.
When setting up this product, make sure that the AC outlet you

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are using is easily accessible.
Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet when not using the unit

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for long periods of time.

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.

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of
Old Equipment and used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or
accompanying documents mean that used electrical and
electronic products and batteries should not be mixed
with general household waste. For proper treatment,
recovery and recycling of old products and used
batteries, please take them to applicable collection
points, in accordance with your national legislation.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly,
you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health and the
environment which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of
old products and batteries, please contact your local
municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of
sale where you purchased the items.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If
you wish to discard these items, please contact your
local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method
of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol
examples):

The sign Pb below the symbol for batteries indicates that
this batteries contains lead.

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CONTENTS

Introduction

• READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT | 2

System Connections | 4

ENGLISH

Front Panel Controls | 6

DIGI LINK III System Remote Controls | 7

• REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE | 8

• LOADING BATTERIES | 8

Operations

• LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE | 9

• RECORDING | 11

Troubleshooting Guide | 12

Specifications | 13

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System Connections

• Do not connect the amplifier to the wall AC outlet when plugging and unplugging connection cords.

• Be sure to connect the white RCA pin cords to the L (left) and the red RCA pin cords to the R (right) jacks
when making connections.

• Make connections firmly and correctly. If not, it can cause loss of sound, noise or damage to the amplifier.

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■CONNECTING AUDIO
COMPONENTS

• The TAPE1/MD IN/OUT jacks may also be connected to
the LINE OUT/IN jacks of an additional MD recorder.

• The TAPE2 MONITOR IN/OUT jacks may also be
connected to the LINE OUT/IN jacks of an optional graphic
equalizer.

■CONNECTING SYSTEM
CONTROL

• Connect this jack to the DIGI LINK jack of the
external Sherwood component that uses the
DIGI LINK II or III remote control system.

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ENGLISH

■CONNECTING SPEAKERS

■AC INPUT CORD

Plug this cord into a wall AC outlet

■SWITCHED AC OUTLET

• This outlet is switched on (power on
mode) and off (standby mode)
according to power control as follows;
(Maximum total capacity is 100 W
(0.43A))

tandby mode - switched AC outlet off

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ower on mode - switched AC outlet on

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• This amplifier enables you to listen to two pairs of speakers
individually or in various combinations.
Connect your main speakers to the SPEAKER A terminals and
use the SPEAKER B terminals for the remote pair located
elsewhere in your home.

• Be sure to connect speakers firmly and correctly according to the
channel (left and right) and the polarity (+ and -).

• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or any metal
part of this unit. This could damage this unit and/or the speakers.

• Never touch the speaker terminals while the AC input cord is
connected to the wall AC outlet. Doing so could result in electric
shocks.

■Connecting speaker wire

1. Strip away approx. 10 mm (3/8 inch) of
wire insulation, then twist the wire ends
tight.

2. Loosen by turning the speaker
terminal counter-clockwise.

3. Insert the bare part of the wire.

4. Tighten by turning it clockwise.

Note : For safe amplifier operation, use the speakers with

impedance of over 8Ω when you use either SPEAKER A or
B terminals and use the speakers with impedance of over
16Ω when you use both SPEAKER A and B terminals.

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