Sherwood R-871 User Manual

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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 replae 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 gronding-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

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 1 Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

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Caution regarding installation

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

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

FOR YOUR SAFETY

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Introduction

READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT

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 ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

WARNING

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.

U.S.A

CANADA

120 V

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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 that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment.

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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 openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

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No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit.

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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 the unit.

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

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Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way.

■Notes on the AC power cord and the wall outlet.

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The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit has been turned off.

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When disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.

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Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet when not using the unit for long periods of time.

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The wall outlet shall be installed near the unit and shall be easily accessible.

CAUTION

: 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.

CAUTION ATTENTION

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 practical.

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.

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CONTENTS

• SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

• Introduction

READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

• System Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

• Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

• Universal Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

OPERATING COMPONENTS WITH REMOTE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

LOADING BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

USING FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

• ROOM 2 Remote Controls

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

LOADING BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

• Operations

LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

SURROUND SOUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

LISTENING TO XM SATELLITE RADIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

(XM Satellite Radio (only for North America))

RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING WITH MD RECORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

OTHER FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

ROOM 2 SOURCE PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

• OSD Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

SETTING THE SYSTEM SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

SETTING THE INPUT SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

SETTING THE SPEAKER / ROOM EQ SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

SETTING THE CH LEVEL SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

SETTING THE SOUND PARAMETER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

SETTING THE ROOM 2 SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

• Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

• Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

• Setup Code Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

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System Connections

• Please 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, video and speaker cords.

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

1. CONNECTING ANTENNAS

LOOP

GND

LOOP

GND

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

LOOP

GND

• 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 further improve the reception. Disconnect the indoor antenna before replacing it with the outdoor one.

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2. CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS

󱇲HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connection : (*1)

• You can connect the source component (DVD player, etc.) to the display component (TV, projector, etc.) through this receiver with using a commercially available HDMI cord.

• The HDMI connection can carry uncompressed digital video signals and digital audio signals.

• This receiver can output digital video and digital audio signals from the MONITOR HDMI OUT of this receiver without passing through any circuits as they were input into the HDMI IN.

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

• If your HDMI connection is different from the default setting, you should assign the HDMI INs you used with the "When selecting the VIDEO ASSIGN 1" procedure on page 52.

• The default settings are as follows :

HDMI 1 : VIDEO 1, HDMI 2 : VIDEO 2

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.

󱇲Note :

• Depending on the connected component, unreliable signal transfer may happen. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of your component.)

󱇲Component video input default settings: (*2)

• 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 VIDEO ASSIGN 2” procedure on page 53.

• The default settings are as follows: COMPONENT IN 1 : VIDEO 1, COMPONENT IN 2 : VIDEO 2, COMPONENT IN 3 : VIDEO 3.

• The jacks of VIDEO 1 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.

• The jacks of VIDEO 2/VIDEO 3/VIDEO 4 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 3/VIDEO 4 to the video component in the same way.

󱇲Note:

• 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.

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• There are three types of video jacks (COMPONENT, S-VIDEO, (composite) VIDEO) 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) VIDEO” .

• When making COMPONENT VIDEO connections, connect “Y” to “Y”, “P

B/CB” to “CB”(or “B-Y”, “PB”) and “PR/CR”

to “CR”(or “R-Y”, “PR” ).

• When recording video program sources through VIDEO 1 OUT jacks or viewing ROOM 2 source through ROOM 2 OUT jack, 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 down-converts S-Video signals to composite video signals and outputs them from the MONITOR OUTs. Because of this, you need not connect all the types of MONITOR OUT jacks to the MONITOR TV.

• After connecting the video components, you should set the video mode correctly, reffering to the following table. (For details, refer to "When selecting the VIDEO MODE" on page 53.)

󱇲Relationship between the video input signal and the video output signal

*1: Component video signal can be output from the MONITOR COMPONENT OUT jacks only. *

: The video signal set in the VIDEO MODE menu can be output from all the types of MONITOR OUT jacks. *3: The OSD menu and the momentary OSD cannot be displayed via MONITOR COMPOSITE jack. *4: If the OSD menu operation is performed, the picture is automatically turned off and only the OSD menu is

displayed via MONITOR COMPONENT OUT jacks.

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Note :

• When outputting the component video signal from the MONITOR COMPONENT OUT jacks as it was input, the

momentary OSD cannot be displayed.

3. CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS

• The TAPE IN/OUT jacks can be connected to audio recording equipment such as a tape deck, an MD recorder, etc.

Video input signals MONITOR OUTs

COMPONENT S-VIDEO (COMPOSITE) VIDEO COMPONENT S-VIDEO (COMPOSITE) VIDEO

×× ◯ Auto Component S-Video Composite video*

×× ◯Component *

Component ××

×◯◯ × ◯ S-Video*

S-Video S-Video S-Video

×× ◯Composite*

Composite video Composite video Composite video

◯◯ × Auto Component S-Video S-Video ◯× ◯ Auto Component Composite video Composite video ◯× × Auto Component*

××

×◯ ◯ Auto S-Video S-Video Composite video*

×◯ × Auto S-Video S-Video S-Video ×× ◯ Auto Composite video Composite video Composite video

Video Mode

Setting

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5. CONNECTING DIGITAL INS AND OUT

• The OPTICAL and the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTs of the components that are connected to 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 IN jack is connected to the OPTICAL OUT jack of this unit, you can record the high quality sound of CDs, etc. without degradation.

• 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.)

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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 AUDIO” procedure on page 52.

• 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 4, (Front) OPTICAL IN 5 : VIDEO 5, COAXIAL IN 1 : CD, COAXIAL IN 2 : AUX.

4. CONNECTING EXTERNAL INS

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

6. CONNECTING PRE OUTS

• Use these jacks when adding additional power amplifiers.

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

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

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

󱇲Notes :

• After installing the speakers, first adjust the speaker settings according to your environment and speaker layout (For details, “SETTING THE SPEAKER/ROOM EQ SETUP” on page 55.)

• According to speaker settings, some channels of PRE OUTs cannot output audio signals.

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 OUT

• Connect a component to DC TRIGGER OUT jack that allows DC 12V to turn on when a specific input source is selected.

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

• To link DC TRIGGER OUT with a specific input source, refer to "When selecting the DC TRIGGER" on page 54.

󱇲Note:

• This output voltage (12V 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.

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9. CONNECTING SPEAKERS

• Be sure to connect speakers firmly and correctly according to the channel(left and right) and the polarity (+ and -). If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connection is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.

• For installing the speakers, refer to “Speaker placement” on page 11.

• After installing the speakers, first adjust the speaker settings according to your environment and speaker layout. (For details, refer to “SETTING THE SPEAKER/ROOM EQ SETUP” on page 55.)

󱇲Front speakers A and B

• This unit allows you to connect two different sets of front speakers and to select either FRONT A or/and B speakers according to your taste.

• However, if you have only a set of front speakers, connect them to either FRONT A or B speaker terminals.

󱇲Surround back speakers

• When using only one surround back speaker, you should connect it to SURROUND BACK/ROOM 2 LEFT channel.

• If you assign the power amplifier for the surround back/room 2 channels to the ROOM 2, this unit can drive the speakers in another room (ROOM 2). (For details, refer to “CONNECTING ROOM 2 OUTS” on page 12 and “When selecting the AMP ASSIGN” on page 49.)

Caution :

• For safe amplifier operation, in case of using either front A or front B speakers, use all the speakers with impedance of over 6 ohms. However, in case of using both front A and front B speakers, use only these speakers with impedance of over 12 ohms and other speakers with impedance of over 6 ohms.

• 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.

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 20 cm ) than the surround speakers.

• We recommend installing the surround back speaker(s) 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.

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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 center speaker

11. Listening position

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10. CONNECTING ROOM 2 OUTS

• 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 ROOM 2 OUT jacks to the amplifier, TV, etc. installed in another room, or connect the SURROUND BACK/ROOM 2 speaker terminals to the speakers.

• When connecting the SURROUND BACK/ROOM 2 speaker terminals, you should assign the power amplifier for surround back/room 2 channels to the ROOM 2. (For details, refer to "When selecting the AMP ASSIGN" on page 49.)

󱇲Notes :

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

• You cannot use the digital audio signal for ROOM 2 playback.

11. CONNECTING PC FOR UPGRADES

• This receiver incorporates 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 RS-232C terminal to your PC.

󱇲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 wil 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. 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 allows you to control this receiver from another room with the remote control unit.

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

the connecting block.

• If this receiver 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.

󱇲Note:

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

inverted fluorescent.

13. CONNECTING XM DT (only for North America)

• Connect the XM DT terminal to the XM

Connect-and-Play antenna (sold separately).

• Position the XM Connect-and-Play

antenna near a south-facing window to

receive the best signal. When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the XM Connect-and-Play antenna.

• For the best reception, check the signal strength of the XM radio signal with using signal strength display mode, then adjust the position of the XM antenna until "SIGNAL : GOOD" is displayed. (For details, refer to "Displaying XM information" on page 42.)

• To listen to XM Satellite Radio, refer to "XM Satellite Radio (only for North America)" on page 40.

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14. 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 120 W (1A)).

15. AC INPUT

• 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.

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

Front Panel Controls

1. POWER switch

2. POWER ON/STANDBY button/indicator

3. VIDEO INPUT SELECTOR button

4. AUDIO INPUT SELECTOR button

5. EXTERNAL IN button

6. BAND button

7. MASTER VOLUME CONTROL knob

8. HEADPHONE jack

9. SPEAKER button

10. PURE AUDIO button

11. SURROUND MODE button

12. STEREO button

13. OSD SETUP button

14. CHANNEL LEVEL button

15. CONTROL UP (▲)/DOWN (▼) buttons

16. ROOM 2 button

17. MEMORY/ENTER button

18. TUNING UP(+)/DOWN(-) buttons

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

20. DIGITAL/ANALOG MODE button

21. MULTI CONTROL knob

22. REMOTE SENSOR

23. PURE AUDIO indicator

24. FLUORESCENT DISPLAY For details, see below.

25. SETUP MIC jack For details, see next page.

26. AUX IN jack For details, see next page.

27. VIDEO 5 INPUT jacks For details, see next page.

1. Dolby surround mode indicators

2. Auto surround indicator

3. Speaker (/channel output : outer box) indicators

4. Input signal indicators

5. REMASTERING indicator

6. Front A/B speaker indicators

7. ROOM 2 amp indicators

8. ROOM-EQ indicator

9. Input, frequency, surround mode, operating information, etc.

10. DIGITAL INPUT indicator

11. TONE indicator

12. SLEEP indicator

13. CINEMA EQ indicator

14. STEREO indicator

15. MEMORY indicator

16. TUNED indicator

17. MUTE indicator

18. Preset number, volume level, sleep time display

󱇲FLUORESCENT DISPLAY

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• The AUX IN jack can be connected to an additional audio component such as an MP3 player, etc.

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Note :

• When connecting this jack to an MP3 player, etc., you should use the stereo mini cord, not a mono mini cord.

󱇲VIDEO 5 INPUT JACKS

• The VIDEO 5 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 5, 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 AUDIO" procedure on page 52.

• If you connect the COMPONENT VIDEO INs on the rear panel to your video component, you should assign the COMPONENT VIDEO INs you used with the "When selecting the VIDEO ASSIGN" procedure on page 52.

When not using the VIDEO 5 INPUT jacks, cover these jacks with the supplied cap.

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• To use Auto Setup function, connect the supplied microphone to the SETUP MIC jack.(For details, refer to "When selecting the AUTO SETUP" on page 55.)

󱇲Notes:

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

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

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SETUP MIC JACK

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AUX IN JACK

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Universal Remote Controls

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

• To operate 7 components other than this receiver , you should enter the setup code for each component. (For details, refer to “USING FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL” on page 20.)

󱇲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.

• 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.

󱇲FUNCTION TABLE of the NUMBERED BUTTONS.

󱇲Notes :

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

• Depending on other kinds of components that are available for each DEVICE button, some functions may not be available or may work differently, too.

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

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LOADING BATTERIES

OPERATING COMPONENTS WITH REMOTE CONTROL

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, the old batteries should be replaced. In this case, load new batteries

within several minutes after removing old batteries.

•If the betteries are removed or have been exhausted for a longer period of time, memorized contents will be

cleared. Should this happen, you should memorize them again.

Enter the setup code for each component other than this receiver. For detalis, refer to “Entering a setup code” on page 20.

Turn on the component you want to operate.

Select the DEVICE button on the remote control corresponding to the component you wish to operate.

Aim the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR of the component you wish to control and press the button corresponding to the operation you want.

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• When operating a Sherwood CD player or tape deck using digi link system remote control, aim the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR of this receiver. However, to operate a Sherwood DVD player, aim at the REMOTE SENSOR of the corresponding component.

• Remove the batteries when they are not used for a long time.

• Do not use the rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cd type).

• Be sure to use alkaline batteries.

USING FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL

Entering a setup code

• This remote control can control up to 8 different components.

• Before operating audio and video components other than this receiver with using this remote control, the setup code for each component should be entered.

• For system remote control operation, “000” was stored previously in the memory of the device button “CD” for Sherwood CD player, “DVD” for Sherwood DVD player, “AUX” for Sherwood tape deck and “TV” for Sherwood TV respectively as its factory setup code. So, you don’t need to enter its code for each Sherwood component except in such a case that its code does not work.

Find the setup codes according to the type and the brand name of your component, referring to “Setup Code Table” on page 71.

Turn on the component you want to operate

While “LEARN” is displayed, press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons to

select the setup code mode (“CODE”), then press the ENTER.

• Then “LEARN” is displayed on the LCD screen for several seconds.

󱇲Notes:

• The AUDIO button is unavailable for the audio components other than this receiver.

• During setting operation, to exit from the setting mode, press any of the DEVICE buttons.

• Then “OK” is displayed on the LCD screen.

• To be sure that the setup code is correct, press the POWER ON (or STANDBY) button.

• If the setup code is correct, your component will be turned off.

• When your component is not turned off, repeat the above steps ② to ⑤, trying entering each code for

your component until you find one that works.

• If “NG” is displayed, retry entering the correct setup code while “PRESET” and 3 digit number are displayed.

• Setup code entry is the easiest way to program this remote control for operating audio and video components.

• Each time the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons are pressed, the mode changes as follows :

󱈓 LEARN 󱈗 DELETE 󱈗 MACRO 󱈔 󱈓

CODE 󱈗 PUNCH 󱈔

• Then “PRESET” and 3 digit number are displayed.

• If “PRESET”, etc. go off, start again from the above step ③.

Press and hold down both the ENTER button and the desired one of the DEVICE buttons for more than 2 seconds.

While “PRESET”, etc. are displayed, enter a 3 digit code and press the ENTER button, aiming the remote sensor on the component.

Example: When entering "001".

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• If any of buttons fails to operate as they should, start from the step ① again to find the

correct setup code.

Repeat the above steps ① to ⑥ for each of your other components.

Searching a setup code

Perform the steps ③ and ④ in “Entering a setup code” procedure on page 20 to select the setup code mode (“CODE”).

Turn on the component you want to operate.

While “PRESET” is displayed, press the ENTER button to store the setup code.

Repeat the above steps ① to ⑤ for each of your other components.

• Each time the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons are pressed, the setup code is selected one by one.

• If the selected code is correct, your component will be turned off.

• When your component is not turned off, repeat this step until you find one that works.

• In addition to enter a setup code using “Setup Code Table” on page 71, it is also possible to search through all the codes that are stored in the library of this remote control.

• Then “OK” is displayed on the LCD screen.

While “PRESET” is displayed, search a setup code, aiming the remote control at the remote sensor on the component.

Operate the component using the corresponding function buttons.

• If any of buttons fails to operate as they should , start from the step ① again to enter the correct setup code.

󱇲Notes:

• Manufacturers may use different setup codes for the same product category. For that reason, it is important that you check to see if the code you have entered operates as many controls as possible. If only a few functions operate, check to see if another code will work with more buttons.

• When operating a Sherwood CD player or tape deck using the system remote control, aim the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR on this receiver. However, in case of Sherwood DVD player and MD recorder, aim it at the REMOTE SENSOR on the corresponding component.

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• If the command has been learned successfully, “OK” is displayed and then “SEL” is flickering.

• If “ERROR” is displayed and then “SEL” is flickering, it means that for some reason the command was not learned. In this case, repeat the above steps ④ and ⑤.

󱇲Notes :

• If an incorrect signal has been sent or, in some cases, the command from other remote control simply cannot be learned.

• In some “ERROR” cases, the remote controls just need to be moved closer together or farther apart.

Programing the commands from other remote controls (LEARNING mode)

Press and hold down the ENTER button and the desired one of the DEVICE buttons for more than 2 seconds.

Place this remote control and other remote control facing each other at a distance of 5 to 15 cm (2 to 6 inches ) apart.

While “SEL” is flickering, on this remote control, press the button corresponding to the function to be learned.

Example: If the function to be learned is playback,

press the PLAY(▶) button.

While “SEL” is flickering, repeat the above steps ④ and ⑤ to program all

the commands you want to the buttons on this remote control under the same device mode.

Repeat the above steps ① to ⑥ to program the commands from a different remote control.

Operate the newly programmed buttons to make sure the learning function was performed properly.

• Then “SEL” is flickering.

• If “SEL” goes off, start again from the above step ②.

• If the setup codes are not available for your

component or you want to program a missing or special function into one button of a device, the learning function enables this remote control to learn the commands from other remote controls.

• Then “READY” is displayed. 󱇲Note:

• You cannot program a function into some buttons such as DEVICE, MACRO and LIGHT buttons.

󱇲To exit from the setting mode, press any of the

DEVICE buttons.

• Then “LEARN” is displayed on the LCD screen

for several seconds

󱇲Note :

• During setting operation, to exit from the setting

mode, press any of the DIVICE buttons.

While “LEARN” is displayed, press the ENTER button.

While “READY” is displayed, on the other remote control, press the button of the function to be learned.

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Erasing the programmed command from one button

While “BTTN” is displayed, press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons to

select the one command deleting mode (BTTN), then press the ENTER button.

Perform the steps ③ and ④ in “Entering a setup code” procedure on page 20 to select the delecting mode (“DELETE”).

While “SEL” is flickering, repeat the above step ③ to erase other

commands.

To erase all the commands programmed under other device mode, repeat the above steps ① to ③ .

• “OK” is displayed and then “SEL” is flickering.

• Then “BTTN” is displayed on the LCD screen for several seconds.

• Each time the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons are pressed, “BTTN” or “LEARN”(all command deleting mode) is selected.

• Then “SEL” is flickering.

• If “SEL” goes off, start again from the above step ①.

While “SEL” is flickering, press the button for the command you want to erase.

Example: When the button for the command to be

erased is PLAY button.

Erasing all the commands programmed under a device mode

While “BTTN” is displayed, press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons to

select the all command deleting mode (“LEARN”), then press the ENTER button.

Perform the steps ③ and ④ in “Entering a setup code” procedure on page 20 to select the deleting mode (“DELETE”).

•Then all the commands programmed are erased.

• Then “BTTN” is displayed on the LCD screen for several seconds.

• Then “SURE?” is displayed .

• If “SURE?” goes off, start again from the above step ①.

While “SURE?” is displayed, press the ENTER button

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