Sherwood P-965 User Manual

P-965

A/V Tuner Pre Amplifier

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Introduction

READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

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

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

WARNING

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.

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.

: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully

insert.

: Pour éviter chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la

fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’ au fond.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

U.S.A

CANADA

120 V

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Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack.

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Keep the set free from moisture, water, and dust.

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Do not let foreign objects in the set.

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Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

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Unplug the power cord when not using the set for long periods of time.

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Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

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Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in contact with the set.

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Never disassemble or modify the set in any way.

Note to CATV 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 cable entry as pracitcal.

FCC 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.

CAUTION

ATTENTION

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1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the

cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the

type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a

polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. Alternate Warnings - This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third(grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. this is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

13. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so

that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable

system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of

grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.

15. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

16. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

18. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

19. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product form the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this

indicates a need for service.

21. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

24. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

Figure 1

Example of antenna grounding as per

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND

CLAMP

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND CLAMPS

SAFETY INSTRUCTION

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CONTENTS

• Introduction

READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT | 2

SAFETY INSTRUCTION | 3

• System Connections | 5

• Front Panel Controls | 14

• Universal Remote Controls | 16

OPERATING COMPONENTS WITH REMOTE CONTROL | 19

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE | 19

LOADING BATTERIES | 19

ENTERING A SETUP CODE | 20

• ROOM 2 Remote Controls

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE | 22

LOADING BATTERIES | 22

• Operations

LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE | 23

SURROUND SOUND | 26

ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND | 29

LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS | 34

RECORDING | 37

DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING WITH MD RECORDER | 38

OTHER FUNCTIONS | 39

ROOM 2 SOURCE PLAYBACK | 41

• Using the OSD

CURRENT STATUS DISPLAY | 42

• OSD Menu Settings | 42

SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP | 44

SETTING THE SYSTEM SETUP | 51

SETTING THE SURROUND SETUP | 58

SETTING THE CH LEVEL SETUP | 61

SETTING THE ROOM2 FEED SETUP | 64

• Troubleshooting Guide | 66

• Specifications | 67

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System Connections

• Pleas be certain that this unit is unplugged from the AC outlet before making any connections.

• Since different components often have different terminal names, carefully read the operating instructions of the component connected.

• Be sure to observe the color coding when connecting audio and video cords.

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

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1. CONNECTING ANTENNAS

FM Indoor Antenna

FM Outdoor Antenna

• Change the position of the FM indoor antenna until you get the best reception of your favorite FM stations.

AM Loop Antenna

AM Outdoor Antenna

• 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 in place of the AM loop antenna.

• A 75Ω outdoor FM antenna may be used to fur- ther improve the reception. Disconnect the indoor antenna before replacing it with the outdoor one.

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TAPE MONITOR

Tape deck, MD recorder, etc.

AUDIO

OUT

PHONO

Turntable with MM type cartridge

GND

AUDIO

OUT

AUX

CD recorder, MD recorder, etc.

AUDIO

OUT

CD player, etc.

AUDIO

OUT

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

2. CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS

Note:

• Do not connect the turntable with MC type cartridge directly. If you have it, use a separate head amplifier or set-up transformer.

3. CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS

• There are three types of video jacks (COMPONENT, S-VIDEO, COMPOSITE) for connecting video components. Connect them to the corresponding video jacks according to their capability.

• For your reference, the excellence in picture quality is as follows : “COMPONENT” >“S-VIDEO”>“COMPOSITE” .

• When making COMPONENT VIDEO connections, connect “Y” to “Y”, “CB” to “CB”(or “B-Y”, “PB”) and “CR” to “CR”(or “R-Y”, “PR” ).

• When connecting to video recording component such as video deck, DVD recorder, etc . or TV for ROOM 2, you must use

the same type of video jacks that you did connect to video playback components such as DVD player, LD player, etc.

• This unit is equipped with a function that up-converts composite video or S-Video signals to component video signals or downconverts S-Video signals to composite video signals and outputs them from the MONITOR OUTs. Because of this, one of three types of MONITOR OUT jacks can be connected to the monitor TV regardless of how the video components are connected to VIDEO IN jacks of this unit.

• Connect the video components, referring to the following table.

Relationship between the video input signal and video output signal

Notes :

• In such a case of making only COMPONENT VIDEO connections between this unit and video component, while viewing a movie via MONITOR COMPONENT OUTs, if the OSD menu operation is performed with the OSD, CURSOR control( , ,

, ), ENTER buttons, etc., the picture is automatically turned off and only the OSD menu is displayed.

• When S-Video signals and composite video signals are input into this unit, even though the OSD menu operation is performed, the OSD menu cannot be displayed via MONITOR COMPOSITE OUT.

• When Sherwood DVD player such as V-768, etc. is connected to the DIGI-LINK jack for system control, you should connect the DVD player to the “ VIDEO 2” jacks of this unit. Because, if the PLAY button, etc. is pressed on the DVD player, the VIDEO 2 is automatically selected as an input source on this unit. Then playback, etc. starts.

Video input signals MONITOR OUTs VIDEO 2 / ROOM 2 OUTs

COMPONENT S-VIDEO COMPOSITE COMPONENT S-VIDEO COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPOSITE

Composite Composite Composite Composite

S-Video S-Video S-Video S-Video

S-Video S-Video Composite S-Video Composite

Component

Component Composite Composite Composite

Component S-Video S-Video S-Video

Component S-Video Composite S-Video Composite

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• The jacks of VIDEO 1 / VIDEO 2 may also be connected to a DVD recorder or other digital video recording component. For details , refer to the operating instructions of the component to be connected.

• For ROOM 2 playback, the VIDEO 2 / ROOM 2 OUT jacks can be connected to the amplifier, TV , etc. installed in another room. (For details , refer to “ROOM 2 connections” on page 11.)

COMPONENT OUT

AUDIO

OUT

R L

AUDIO

R L

(COMPOSITE)

VIDEO

OUT IN

S-VIDEO OUT IN

VIDEO 1

Video deck, DVD recorder, etc.

COMPONENT OUT

AUDIO

OUT

R L

AUDIO

R L

(COMPOSITE)

VIDEO

OUT IN

S-VIDEO OUT IN

VIDEO 2

DVD player, DVD recorder, etc.

• The jacks of VIDEO 3 / VIDEO 4 / VIDEO 5 can also be connected to an additional video component such as a cable TV tuner, an LD player or satellite system .

• Connect the jacks of VIDEO 4 / VIDEO 5 to the video components in the same way.

Component video input default settings : (*)

• If you connect the COMPONENT VIDEO INs to your video components, it is easier to do so following the default settings.

• If your component video connections are different from the default setting , you should assign the COMPONENT VIDEO INs you used with the “When selecting the COMPONENT VIDEO SETUP” procedure on page 54.

• The default settings are as follows :

COMPONENT IN 1 : VIDEO 1, COMPONENT IN 2 : VIDEO 2, COMPONENT IN 3 : VIDEO 3

COMPONENT OUT

AUDIO

OUT

R L

(COMPOSITE)

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO 3

DVD player, LD player, Video deck, etc.

COMPONENT IN

(COMPOSITE)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

MONITOR

TV, Projector, etc.

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4. CONNECTING DIGITAL INs and OUTs

• The OPTICAL and the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTs of the components that are connected to CD, AUX and VIDEO 1~ VIDEO 6 of this unit can be connected to these DIGITAL INs.

• A digital input should be connected to the components such as a CD player, LD player, DVD player, etc. capable of outputting DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital or PCM format digital signals, etc.

• If the component with OPTICAL or COAXIAL IN jack is connected to the OPTICAL or COAXIAL OUT jack of this unit, you can record the high quality sound of CDs , etc. without degradation.

• For ROOM 2 playback, the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT can be connected to the amplifier, etc. installed in another room.(For details, refer to “ROOM 2 connections” on page

11.)

• For details, refer to the operating instructions of the component connected.

• When making the COAXIAL DIGITAL connection, be sure to use a 75 Ω COAXIAL cord, not a conventional AUDIO cord.

• All of the commercially available optical fiber cords cannot be used for the equipment. If there is an optical fiber cord which cannot be connected to your equipment, consult your dealer or nearest service organization.

Note :

• Be sure to make either a OPTICAL or a COAXIAL DIGITAL connection on each component. (You don’t need to do both.)

USB audio connection

• The USB audio connection feature allows you connect a PC to this unit to hear soundtracks from your PC. USB device controls on the computer(such as volume) may or may not work. In either case, we recommend leaving all volume controls on the computer max and controlling volume from this unit.

• You may update the operating software through this USB connection in the future.(For details, refer to “CONNECTING PC FOR UPGRADES” on page 13.)

Notes:

• This USB terminal only supports 2 channel PCM signals. In case of other digital signals, loud noise or no sound may be heard from the speakers, and it may be harmful to your ears and damages the speakers.

• The digital signals being input into this USB terminal will not be output from the COAXIAL OUT jack.

• Some operating systems(OSs) may or may not work with this USB terminal.

• The sound may be interrupted, degraded or played back incorrectly due to your PC settings and PC specifications. Refer to

the operating instructions of your PC concerning USB devices, etc.

• Don’t use other applifications on your PC when playing back through this USB connection.

• Sherwood cannot be held responsible for damage to your computer system, software crashes or failures or any other possible

computer problems due to this configuration.

• Do not disconnect the USB cable while playing a soundtrack or updating the operating software, etc. Should this happen, it may be result in malfunction or cause damage to the unit.

Digital input default settings

• If you connect the DIGITAL INs to your components, it is easier to do so following the default settings.

• If your DIGITAL connections are different from default settings, you should assign the DIGITAL INs you used with the “When selecting the DIGITAL INPUT SETUP” procedure on page 51.

• The default settings are as follows :

OPTICAL IN 1 : VIDEO 1 , OPTICAL IN 2 : VIDEO 2 , OPTICAL IN 3 : VIDEO 3 , OPTICAL IN 4 : VIDEO 5 ,COAXIAL IN 1 : CD , COAXIAL IN 2 : VIDEO 4, (Front) OPTICAL IN 5 : VIDEO 6, USB : AUX

PC with USB port

Component with OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

Component such as an MD recorder, CD recorder with OPTICAL DIGITAL IN

Component such as an MD recorder, CD recorder with COAXIAL DIGITAL IN

Component with COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT

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6. CONNECTING PREOUTs

• Connect the PREOUT jacks to the powered speakers or the power amplifiers connected to speakers respectively.

• We recommend that you use Sherwood power amplifier A-965 for 7 channels(front L/R, center, surround L/R, surround back

L/R) for easy operation and installation.

• When using only one surround back speaker, connect the SURROUND BACK LEFT jack to the power amplifier.

• If this is the case, you can connect the subwoofer without built-in amplifier to SURROUND BACK RIGHT terminals of the power amplifier.(For details, refer to “When selecting the SUBWOOFER” on page 47.)

• To emphasize the deep bass sounds, connect a powered subwoofer.

• To enjoy deeper bass sounds, connect an additional powered subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER 2 jack.

Notes :

• After installing the speakers , first adjust the speaker settings according to your environment and speaker layout. (For details, refer to “SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP” on page 44.)

• According to speaker settings, you cannot use either SURROUND BACK RIGHT jack or both of SURROUND BACK jacks.

• For installing the speakers, refer to “Speaker placement” on page 10.

5. CONNECTING 8CH DIRECT INs

• Use these jacks to connect the corresponding analog audio and video outputs of a DVD player or a external decoder , etc. that has 6 , 7 or 8 channel audio and video outputs.

• In case of 6 or 7 channel outputs , do not connect both of the SURROUND BACK L and R inputs or the SURROUND BACK R input of this unit . (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the component to be connected. )

CENTER SUBWOOFER

FRONT R L

SURROUND

R L

SURR.BACK

R L

(COMPOSITE)

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

Decoder with 6, 7 or 8 channel outputs

8 CH DIRECT OUTs

Additional powered subwoofer

Power amplifiers

Sherwood A-965

CENTER

FRONT

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

powered subwoofer

Center speaker

Front speakers

Surround speakers

Surround back speakers

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Ideal speaker placement varies depending on the size of your room and the wall coverings, etc. The typical example of speaker placement and recommendations are as follows :

Front left and right speakers and center speaker

• Place the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with TV or monitor screen as possible.

• Place the center speaker between the front left and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front speakers.

• Place each speaker so that sound is aimed at the location of the listener’s ears when at the main listening position.

Surround left and right speakers

• Place the surround speakers approximately 1 meter(40 inches) above the ear level of a seated listener on the direct left and right of them or slightly behind.

Surround back left and right speakers

• Place the surround back speakers at the back facing the front at a narrower distance than front speakers.

• When using a single surround back speaker, place it at the rear center facing the front at a slightly higher position(0 to 10 inches ) than the surround speakers.

• We recommend installing the surround back speaker at a slightly downward facing angle. This effectively prevents the surround back channel signals from reflecting off the TV or screen at the front center, resulting in interference and making the sense of movement from the front to the back less sharp.

Subwoofer

• The subwoofer reproduces powerful deep bass sounds.

Place a subwoofer anywhere in the front as desired.

Notes :

• When using a conventional TV, to avoid interference with the TV picture, use only magnetically shielded front left and right and center speakers.

• To obtain the best surround effects, the speakers except the subwoofer should be full range speakers.

Speaker placement

1. TV or screen

2. Front left speaker

3. Subwoofer

4. Center speaker

5. Front right speaker

6. Surround left speaker

7. Surround right speaker

8. Surround back left speaker

9. Surround back right speaker

10. Surround back center speaker

11. Listeing position

Surround speaker

Front speaker

Surround back speaker

Point slightly downward

60 to 90 cm

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7. 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.

8. CONNECTING DC TRIGGER OUTs

• Connect components that need to be triggered by DC under certain conditions as follows :

• Connect a component to DC TRIGGER OUT 1 jack that allows DC 12 V to turn on or off when this unit’s power is turned on or off. In case that this unit is connected to Sherwood power amplifier A-965, connect DC TRIGGER IN jack of A-965 to DC TRIGGER OUT 1 jack for system power control.

• Connect a component to DC TRIGGER OUT 2 jack that allows DC 12 V to turn on or off when a specific input source is selected or not.

• For details, refer to the operating instructions of the components to be connected .

• To link DC TRIGGER OUT 2 with a specific input source, refer to “When selecting the DC TRIGGER 2 SETUP” on page 55.

Notes :

• This output voltage (12 V d.c., 100mA ) is for (status) control only, it is not sufficient for drive capability.

• When making DC TRIGGER connection, you should use the stereo mini cord, not a mono mini cord.

ROOM 2 connections

• ROOM 2 playback feature allows you to play a different program source in another room as well as one source in the main room at the same time.

• For ROOM 2 playback, connect the VIDEO 2 / ROOM 2 OUT jacks and the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT to the amplifier, TV. etc. installed in another room.

Note :

• To minimize hum or noise, use high quality connection cords.

System control cord

Sherwood component with DIGI LINK II or III

CD player

Tape deck

DVD player

Component to be triggered by DC when this unit's power is turned on

Component to be triggered by DC when a specific input source is selected

TV or projector

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

Amplifier

Another room(Room 2)Main room

This unit

Speakers

AUDIO

COAXIAL DIGITAL IN

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9. CONNECTING MULTI-ROOM SYSTEM KIT

• The multi-room system kit(sold separately ) is essential for operation from a remote location .

For information on the multi-room system kit, contact the Xantech corporation at 1-800-843-5465 or www.xantech.com.

• IR IN jack allow you to control this unit from another room with the remote control unit.

• To control this unit from another room with the remote control unit, connect the IR IN jack to the output of the connecting block.

• If this unit is located inside a cabinet or other enclosure where the infrared beams from the remote control unit cannot enter,

then operation with the remote control unit will not be possible. In such a case, connect the IR IN jack to the output of the connecting block.

• To control other compatible component from another room with the universal remote control unit, connect the IR OUT jack to

the IR emitter.

Note:

• Remote operation may become unreliable if the IR receiver is exposed to strong light such as direct sunlight or inverted

fluorescent.

Connecting block (Multi-room system kit)

output

Another room(Room 2)

This unit

Main room

DVD player

In the cabinet

MULMULTI CONTROLTI CONTROL

MASTER VOLUMEMASTER VOLUME

POWER

STANDBY DECODING STEREO DIGITAL/ANALOG PURE AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO T.MON 8CH DIRECT

ON/OFF

INPUT SELECTOR

IR receiver (Multi-room system kit)

Connecting block (Multi-room system kit)

output

This unit

MULMULTI CONTROLTI CONTROL

MASTER VOLUMEMASTER VOLUME

POWER

STANDBY DECODING STEREO DIGITAL/ANALOG PURE AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO T.MON 8CH DIRECT

ON/OFF

INPUT SELECTOR

IR receiver (Multi-room system kit)

IR emitter (Multi-room system kit)

RNC-500

• When this unit is located inside a cabinet.

VIDEO 6

ROOM2

PHONO TUNERCD

AUX

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3VIDEO 2

VOLUME

MUTE

VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5

VIDEO

AUDIO

Microphone

10. CONNECTING MICROPHONE

• To use Auto Speaker Setup function, connect the supplied microphone to the SETUP MIC jack.(For details, refer to “When selecting the AUTO SPEAKER SETUP” on page 49.)

Notes:

• Because the microphone for Auto Speaker Setup is designed for use with this receiver, do not use a microphone other than the one supplied with this unit.

• After you have completed the auto speaker setup procedure, disconnect the microphone.

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11. CONNECTING PC FOR UPGRADES

• This unit incorporates USB as well as RS-232C terminal that may be used in the future to update the operating software so that it will be able to support new digital audio formats, external control by using an external device and the like.

• Connect either USB or RS-232C terminal to your PC(You don’t need to do both).

Notes :

• Be sure to set the UPGRADE switch to “SVC”(service) before updating.

• This switch should be set to “OPR”(operation) during normal operation except for upgrades. If not, this unit will not operate normally.

• Programming for upgrades and external control requires specialized programming knowledge and for that reason we recommend that it only be done by qualified installers. For more information on future upgrades and external control, visit the Sherwood web site at www.sherwoodamerica.com or contact your dealer.

• Do not disconnect the connection cable while updating the operating software, etc. Should this happen, it may be result in malfunction or cause damage to the unit.

12. SWITCHED AC OUTLETs

• These outlets are switched on(power-on mode) and off(standby mode) according to power control as follows(Maximum total capacity is 100 W, 1A).

Standby mode - Switched AC outlet off Power-on mode - Switched AC outlet on

13. AC INLET

• Plug the supplied AC input cord into this AC INLET and then into the wall AC outlet.

Note:

• Do not use an AC input cord other than the one supplied with this unit. The AC input cord supplied is designed for use with this unit and should not be used with any other device.

PC with USB or RS-232C port

UPGRADE switch

To a wall AC outlet.

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Front Panel Controls

1. POWER switch

2. STANDBY button/indicator

3. DECODING MODE button

4. STEREO button

5. DIGITAL/ANALOG button

6. PURE AUDIO button

7. VIDEO SELECTOR button

8. AUDIO SELECTOR button

9. TAPE MONITOR button

10. 8 CH DIRECT button

11. MASTER VOLUME CONTROL knob

12. MULTI CONTROL knob

13. REMOTE SENSOR

14. FLUORESCENT DISPLAY For details, see next page.

15. PANEL DOOR

16. DOLBY HEADPHONE button

17. DOLBY VIRTUAL SPEAKER button

18. DOLBY PL IIx button

19. DYNAMIC RANGE button

20. LABEL button

21. ENTER/MEMORY button

22. BAND button

23. TUNING UP(+)/DOWN( ) buttons

24. HEADPHONE jack

25. HEADPHONE SELECTOR button

26. CHANNEL SELECTOR button

27. DOLBY PL II MUSIC PARAMETER button

28. CINEMA EQ button

29. TONE MODE button

30. ROOM 2 button

31. FM MODE button

32. PRESET UP(+)/DOWN(-) buttons

33. VIDEO 6 INPUT jacks

For details, see next page.

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24 25

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33

• To open the panel door, push gently on the lower third of the panel door.

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FLUORESCENT DISPLAY

1. CHANNEL indicators

2. PCM SIGNAL indicator

3. SURROUND MODE indicators

4. TAPE MONITOR indicator

5. DIRECT indicator

6. STEREO indicator

7. AUTO indicator

8. SLEEP indicator

9. VIDEO INPUT indicators

10. MPEG SIGNAL indicator

11. PURE AUDIO indicator

12. ANALOG INPUT indicator

13. DIGITAL INPUT indicator

14. Input, frequency, volume level, operating information, etc.

15. RE-MASTERING indicator

16. TUNED indicator

17. PRESET indicator

18. ROOM 2 indicator

19. MUTE indicator

20. CINEMA EQ indicator

21. MEMORY indicator

22. SPEAKER indicator

23. SUBWOOFER indicators

DOLBY H DIGITAL EX VIRTUAL DIRECT AUTO DTS ES

96/24

NEO:

PCM PRO LOGIC SOUND TAPE MON STEREO

MPEG PURE ANALOG DIGITAL RE-MASTERING TUNED PRESET

VIDEO SET 1 2 3 4 5 6

R2 MUTE

CINE-EQ

MEMORY

AP-SW

C R

SLSWSR

LFE

1 2

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

3 4 5 6 7 3 8

19 20 21

VIDEO 6 INPUT JACKS

• The VIDEO 6 input jacks may be also connected to an

additional video component such as a camcorder, a video game player, etc.

• If the OPTICAL IN 5 is connected to the component

connected to VIDEO 6, it is easier to do so following the default settings.(For details, refer to “Digital input default settings” on page 8.)

• If the OPTICAL IN 5 connection is different from the

default settings, you should assign the DIGITAL INs you used with the “When selecting the DIGITAL INPUT SETUP” procedure on page 51.

OPTICAL IN5

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L - AUDIO - R

VIDEO 6

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

L R

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 6

Camcorder, video game player, etc.

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Universal Remote Controls

This universal remote control can operate not only this unit but also most popular brands of audio and video components such as CD players, DVD players, tape decks, TVs, VCRs, satellite receivers, cable boxes, etc.

• To operate 8 components other than this unit, you should enter the setup code for each component. (For details, refer to “ENTERING A SETUP CODE” on page 20)

• The numbered buttons on the remote control have different functions in different device modes. For details, refer to “FUNCTION TABLE of the NUMBERED BUTTONS” on the next page.

Note :

• This section explains the basic operations to control this unit and other Sherwood components with this remote control. For various and convenient functions of this remote control, refer to the operating manual inclosed with this remote control.

DIGI LINK system remote controls

This remote control can also operate Sherwood compatible components bearing the DIGI LINK(II or III) logo.

• For DIGI LINK system remote control operation, first make the DIGI LINK connections between Sherwood components.

• In the DIGI LINK III remote control system, if pressing PLAY, etc. on CD player or tape deck, CD or TAPE MONITOR is

selected automatically on the unit without selecting the input source. Then PLAY, etc. starts.

STANDBY

POWER ON

MAIN

PAGE

FAV

MUTE

CH. SEL

VOL

RETURN

DISP

OSD/MENU

STEREO

CH/

ADJUST

ENT

MAIN

AUD1 AUD2

CD TV

DVD VCR

TAPE SAT

AUX CABLE

AUD1

DSP

DECODE

DSP

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STANDBY button

LCD(FUNCTION) buttons

PAGE button

While displaying the page menu of the selected device or the favorite channel menu, each time this button is pressed, its page changes.

VOLUME UP/DOWN( / ) buttons

NUMERIC(1~0) buttons

MACRO buttons

To operate a macro function,

press the corresponding

MACRO button.

LCD SCREEN

POWER ON button

LIGHT button

Activates the backlighting of the remote control for a specified time(up to 99 sec.) If any other button is pressed while the backlighting is on, the remote control will remain backlit for an additional period.

FAVORITE button

Enters the favorite channel mode. Each time this button is pressed, its page changes.

LCD(FUNCTION) buttons

MAIN button

Enters the MAIN menu mode.

CHANNEL LEVEL / ADJUST UP/DOWN( / ) buttons

CURSOR CONTROL( ), ENTER( ) buttons

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FUNCTION TABLE of the NUMBERED BUTTONS.

<MUTE>

PLAY

FORWARD SKIP

REVERSE SKIP

PAUSE

STOP

<ENTER>

0~9

<OSD>

PLAY

REVERSE SKIP

STOP

REPEAT A< >B

PAUSE

FORWARD SKIP

INTRO SCAN

<SLEEP>

<OSD>

POWER ON

STANDBY

CHANNEL SELECTOR

CH LEVEL/ADJUST UP( )

CH LEVEL/ADJUST DOWN( )

VOLUME UP( )

VOLUME DOWN( )

MUTE

DECODING MODE

DSP MODE UP( )

DSP MODE DOWN( )

RETURN

STEREO

CURSOR CONTROL

ENTER

0~9

DISPLAY

OSD

SLEEP

DIMMER

ROOM 2

TEST TONE

OSD

DIGITAL/ANALOG

SURROUND A/B

SURROUND BACK

PURE AUDIO

PL II MUSIC PARAMETER

SEARCH MODE

PTY SELECT

MEMORY

TUNING UP(+)

TUNING DOWN(-)

EON TA

EON PTY

PRESET SCAN

PRESET UP(+)

PRESET DOWN(-)

Device to

be controlled Button symbol

AUDIO 1("AUD1")

(for receiver, "001")

POWER ON

STANDBY

CHANNEL SELECTOR

CH LEVEL/ADJUST UP( )

CH LEVEL/ADJUST DOWN( )

VOLUME UP( )

VOLUME DOWN( )

MUTE

DECODING MODE

DSP MODE UP( )

DSP MODE DOWN( )

RETURN

STEREO

CURSOR CONTROL

ENTER

0~9

DISPLAY

OSD

TUNER

TAPE MONITOR

AUX

PHONO

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

VIDEO 5

VIDEO 6

DTS

DOLBY DIGITAL

PCM

MPEG

8 CH DIRECT("7.1 IN")

PL II MOVIE

PL II MUSIC

NEO 6 CINEMA

NEO 6 MUSIC

AUDIO 2("AUD2")

(for receiver, "001")

(for CD player, "001")

TAPE

(for tape deck, "001")

<MUTE>

FORWARD PLAY

FAST FORWARD

REWIND

PAUSE

RECORD

STOP

<ENTER>

<0~9>

<OSD>

DECK SELECTOR A

REVERSE PLAY

RECORD

REWIND

STOP

DECK SELECTOR B

FORWARD PLAY

PAUSE

FAST FORWARD

<SLEEP>

<OSD>

(for TV, "001")

POWER ON

STANDBY

PREVIOUS CHANNEL

CHANNEL UP( )

CHANNEL DOWN( )

VOLUME UP( )

VOLUME DOWN( )

MUTE

SURROUND MODE

LANGUAGE

CURSOR CONTROL

ENTER

0~9

SLEEP

CAPTION

AUTO SET

ADD/ERASE

PIP

SWAP

SOURCE

STILL

MUTE

CH. SEL

DISP

ENT

STEREO

DECODE

(Left 1)

(Left 2)

(Left 3)

(Left 4)

(Left 5)

(Right 1)

(Right 2)

(Right 3)

(Right 4)

(Right 5)

(Left 1)

(Left 2)

(Left 3)

(Left 4)

(Left 5)

(Right 1)

(Right 2)

(Right 3)

(Right 4)

(Right 5)

POWER ON

STANDBY

VOL

CH/

ADJUST

DSP

RETURN

OSD/MENU

Notes :

• To control this unit completely with this remote control, you should use “AUD 1” and “AUD 2” both and “001” should be entered respectively as their setup codes.

• The functions in < > work for this unit, not for the CD player or tape deck.

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POWER

PLAY

FORWARD SKIP

REVERSE SKIP

FORWARD SEARCH

REVERSE SEARCH

PAUSE

RETURN

STOP

CURSOR CONTROL

ENTER/SELECT

0~9

DISPLAY

SETUP

TITLE

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

SOUND

OPEN/CLOSE

ZOOM

REPEAT A< >B

REPEAT

MARKER

RESUME

RANDOM

ANGLE

PROGRAM

CLEAR

REVERS SLOW

FORWARD SLOW

POWER

DIGEST

VOLUME UP( )

VOLUME DOWN( )

PLAY/PAUSE

FORWARD SKIP

REVERSE SKIP

FORWARD SEARCH

REVERSE SEARCH

STEP

STOP/RETURN

CURSOR CONTROL

ENTER/SELECT

0~9

DISPLAY

SETUP

TITLE

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

3D SOUND

OPEN/CLOSE

ZOOM

PBC

REPEAT A< >B

REPEAT

MARKER

SHUFFLE

ANGLE

PROGRAM

CLEAR

Device to

be controlled Button symbol

V-768, etc.("001")

POWER ON

STANDBY

PLAY

FORWARD SKIP

REVERSE SKIP

FORWARD SEARCH

REVERSE SEARCH

PAUSE

RETURN

STOP

CURSOR CONTROL

ENTER

0~9

DISPLAY

SETUP

TITLE

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

DISC SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

ZOOM

REPEAT A< >B

REPEAT MODE

MARKER

INTRO SCAN

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

PROGRAM

CLEAR

TIME

SLOW

PAL/NTSC

VD-4106, etc.("091")

VD-8300, etc.("116")

DVD(for DVD player)

MUTE

CH. SEL

DISP

ENT

STEREO

DECODE

(Left 1)

(Left 2)

(Left 3)

(Left 4)

(Left 5)

(Right 1)

(Right 2)

(Right 3)

(Right 4)

(Right 5)

(Left 1)

(Left 2)

(Left 3)

(Left 4)

(Left 5)

(Right 1)

(Right 2)

(Right 3)

(Right 4)

(Right 5)

POWER ON

STANDBY

VOL

CH/

ADJUST

DSP

RETURN

OSD/MENU

Notes :

• Some functions for each component may not be available or may work differently .

• For details about functions , refer to the operating instructions of each component .

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OPERATING COMPONENTS WITH REMOTE CONTROL

• When operating a Sherwood CD player or tape deck using the system remote control, aim the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR on this unit.

• However, in case of Sherwood DVD player or TV, aim it at the REMOTE SENSOR on the corresponding component.

In case of selecting a function on the page menu of the selected device.

• Find a function with pressing the PAGE button repeatedly and then press the button corresponding to the desired function. Example) when selecting a function on the AUD 1’s

page menu.

STANDBY

POWER ON

MAIN

PAGE

FAV

MUTE

CH. SET

VOL

RETURN

DISP

OSD/MENU

STEREO

CH/

ADJUST

ENT

DSP

DECODE

DSP

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE

• Use the remote control within a range of about 7 meters (23 feet) and angles of up to 30 degrees aiming at the remote sensor.

Remove the cover.

Load four alkaline batteries (“AAA” size,

1.5V) matching the polarity.

• When the remote control does not operate or “LOW BATTERY” is displayed on the LCD screen, etc., the old batteries should be replaced.

Enter the setup code of the components respectively, referring to “ENTERING A SETUP CODE” (page 20).

Turn on the components you want to operate.

Select the device on the main menu of the remote control corresponding to the component you want to operate.

Press the button corresponding to the operation you want while aiming the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR on the component.

Example) When selecting “AUD 1” or “AUD 2” to

operate this unit.

• Then the page menu of the selected device will be displayed.

The device selected presently

STANDBY

POWER ON

MAIN

AUD1 AUD2

CD TV

DVD VCR

TAPE SAT

AUX CABLE

AUD1

Functions on the page 1 Functions on the page 2

AUD1

VID6 7.1IN

DTS PL2MV

DOLBY PL2MS

PCM NOE6C

MPEG NEO6M

PAGE2

AUD1

TUNER VID1

CD VID2

T.MON VID3

AUX VID4

PHONO VID5

PAGE1

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ENTERING A SETUP CODE

• This remote control can control up to ten different components.

• Before operating audio and video components using the remote control supplied with this unit, the setup code for each

component should be entered.

• For system remote control operation between Sherwood components, “001” was stored previously in the memory of each device such as “AUD 1” and “AUD 2” for this unit, “CD” for CD player, “TAPE” for tape deck , “TV” for TV and “DVD” for DVD player.

So, you don’t need to enter its code for each Sherwood component except in such a case that its code does not work.(When entering each setup code for Sherwood CD player and tape deck , do from the below step .)

STANDBY

POWER ON

MAIN

PAG

FAV

MUTE

CH. SET

VOL

RETURN

DISP

OSD/MENU

STEREO

CH/

ADJUST

ENT

DSP

DECODE

DSP

RNC-510

MAIN

OSD/MENU

ENT

STANDBY

POWER ON

P-PRO

AUD1 AUD2

CD TV

DVD VCR

TAPE SAT

AUX CABLE

SELECT

STANDBY

POWER ON

AUD1

AUD1 AUD2

CD TV

DVD VCR

TAPE SAT

AUX CABLE

TABLE

AUD1

001 SAVE

EXIT

DOWN UP

ENTER

Select the device from which the appropriate 3 digit setup code table will be selected. Example) If it is the “AUD 1” code table,

select the “AUD 1”.

Example) The 3 digit setup codes for the Sherwood

“Audio” are 001,024, ...(Hint:The correct setup code for this unit is “001”.)

Find the setup code for your component referring to “Set-Up Code Table” in the operating manual of this remote control.

Turn on the component you want to control.

Note:

• If your component has the discrete POWER ON and OFF(STANDBY) buttons, please do not turn on the component manually.

Example) When entering the setup code for this unit,

turn off this unit.

STANDBY

POWER ON

SETUP

P-PRO LEARN

FAV MACRO

PUNCH RECAL

ERASE EDIT

LIGHT CLONE

Select the Pre-PROgramming mode.

Press both the MAIN and OSD/MENU (/ENTER) buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.

• Then the Pre-PROgramming menu will be displayed.• Then the setup menu will be displayed on the LCD

screen.

Note:

• If the display of the corresponding mode disappears, start again from the above step

or the current mode.

Select the device corresponding to the component you want to control. Example) When selecting the “AUD 1” for

this unit or amplifier, etc.

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• The code is saved and the Pre-PROgramming mode is resumed.

• When you do not want to save the code, select the EXIT on the LCD screen or press the MAIN button.

Confirm that it is the right code by selecting the SAVE.

Enter the 3 digit setup code aiming the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR on the component.

• Your component will be turned off(or on in case of this unit, etc.) when the right code is entered.

• Continue to enter the corresponding codes until your component turns off(or on).

Operate the component using the corresponding function buttons.

To resume the MAIN menu mode, press the MAIN button twice briefly.

• Each time the MAIN button is pressed, the previous mode is resumed.

• If any of the buttons fails to operate as they should, start from the step

again to enter the next setup

code.

Notes:

• If the Manufacturer/Brand for your component is not listed in “Set-Up Code Table” in the operating manual of this remote control, please use the “ 2 Auto Scan Method” on page 13 in the operating manual of this remote control.

• Although each setup code is designed to work with many different modes, certain codes may not work with some models.( Also, certain codes may only operate some of the functions available on a given model.)

Repeat the above steps

to for each of your other components.

STANDBY

POWER ON

MAIN

PAGE

FAV

MUTE

CH.

SET

VOL

RETURN

DISP

OSD/MENU

STEREO

CH/

ADJUST

ENT

DSP

DECODE

DSP

RNC-510

For "001" :

For "102" :

001

102

AUD 1

001 SAVE

EXIT

DOWN UP

ENTER

STANDBY

POWER ON

MAIN

AGE

FAV

MUTE

CH. SET

VOL

RETURN

DISP

OSD/MENU

STEREO

CH/

ADJUST

ENT

DSP

DECODE

DSP

RNC-510

The selected device

MAIN

STANDBY

POWER ON

AUD 1

001 SAVE

EXIT

DOWN UP

ENTER

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