Sherwood RD-6502 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Introduction

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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.

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CAUTION

WARNING

Units shipped to Australia are designed for operation on 240 V AC only. To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard threepin power point which is effectively earthed through the normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-core and be correctly wired to provide connection to earth. Improper extension cords are a major cause of fatalities. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is earthed and that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective earthing of the power point, consult a qualified electrician. PAN-EUROPEAN UNIFIED VOLTAGE All units are suitable for use on supplies 220-240 V AC.

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220 V

240 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.

Note on recycling

This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning chemical waste. This product and the accessories packed together constitute the applicable product according to the WEEE directive except batteries.

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

CAUTION

READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT

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CONTENTS

ACCESSORIES

Introduction

• READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT ................................................................................................................. 2

• ACCESSORIES .................................................................................................................................................................... 3

System Connections ......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Front Panel Controls ......................................................................................................................................................... 9

Remote Controls ............................................................................................................................................................... 11

• REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE ....................................................................................................................... 12

• LOADING BATTERIES ....................................................................................................................................................... 12

Operations

• LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE ............................................................................................................................ 13

• SURROUND SOUND .......................................................................................................................................................... 16

• ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND ...................................................................................................................................... 17

• LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS ............................................................................................................................. 22

• LISTENING TO RDS BROADCASTS (FM ONLY) .............................................................................................................. 24

( RDS Tuner (Regional Option for some countries in Europe, etc))

• RECORDING ....................................................................................................................................................................... 26

• OTHER FUNCTIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 28

System Setup ..................................................................................................................................................................... 29

• SETTING THE SYSTEM .................................................................................................................................................... 31

• SETTING THE INPUT ......................................................................................................................................................... 32

• SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP ...................................................................................................................................... 34

• SETTING THE CH LEVEL .................................................................................................................................................. 38

• SETTING THE PARAMETER ............................................................................................................................................. 40

Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................................................................................................... 42

Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................... 43

• 1. Operating Instructions .................................................................................................................................................. 1 ea

• 2. Remote Control unit ...................................................................................................................................................... 1 ea

• 3. Batteries (AAA) ............................................................................................................................................................. 2 ea

• 4. AM Loop Antenna ......................................................................................................................................................... 1 ea

• 5. FM Indoor Antenna ...................................................................................................................................................... 1 ea

System Connections

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• Do not plug the AC input cord into the wall AC outlet until all connections are completed.

• 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.

FM 75

AM LOOP

GND

. CONNECTING ANTENNAS

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

• 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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• 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 can also be connected to an additional video component such as a cable TV tuner, an LD player or satellite system.

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.

2. CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS

. CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS

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

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4. CONNECTING EXTERNAL INs

• Use these jacks to connect the corresponding analog outputs of 6 CH decoder or DVD player with 6 CH output for Dolby Digital or DTS, etc.

(For details, see the operator's manual of the component

to be connected.)

. CONNECTING DIGITAL INs

• The OPTICAL and the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTs of the

components that are connected to CD and VIDEO 1 ~ VIDEO 2 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.

• 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.

Notes :

• Be sure to make either a OPTICAL or a COAXIAL

DIGITAL connection on each component. (You don’t need to do both.)

. CONNECTING DIGI-LINK

• Connect this jack to the DIGI-LINK jack of the external

Sherwood component that uses the DIGI-LINK II or III remote control system.

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7. CONNECTING SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

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

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 8.

• 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 34.)

Caution :

• Be sure to use the speakers with the impedance of 6 ohms or above.

• 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.

9. SWITCHED AC OUTLET

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

Standby mode - Switched AC outlet off

Power-on mode - Switched AC outlet on

AC INPUT CORD

• Plug the cord into a wall AC outlet.

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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 :

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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.

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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.

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Subwoofer

• The subwoofer reproduces powerful deep bass sounds. Place a subwoofer anywhere in the front as desired.

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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. Front right speaker

4. Center speaker

5. Subwoofer

6. Surround left speaker

7. Surround right speaker

Front Panel Controls

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FLUORESCENT DISPLAY

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

2. Surround mode indicators

3. AUTO indicator

4. DIGITAL INPUT indicator

5. DIRECT indicator

6. Preset number, sleep time display

7. MEMORY indicator

8. PRESET indicator

9. SLEEP indicator

10. TUNED indicator

11. STEREO indicator

12. RDS indicators (Regional option for Europe, etc.)

1. MULTI CONTROL knob (/)

2. POWER switch

3. REMOTE SENSOR

4. FLUORESCENT DISPLAY For details, see below.

5. VIDEO INPUT SELECTOR button

6. AUDIO INPUT SELECTOR button

7. EXTERNAL IN button

8. FM/AM button

9. MASTER VOLUME CONTROL knob

10. HEADPHONE jack

11. SPEAKER indicator

12. SPEAKER button

13. POWER ON/STANDBY button/indicator

14. SURROUND MODE button

15. STEREO button

16. DISPLAY button

17. DIGITAL/ANALOG MODE button

18. SETUP button

19. CHANNEL LEVEL button

20. CONTROL UP/DOWN(/) buttons

21. MEMORY/ENTER button

22. TUNING UP/DOWN(/) buttons

23. PRESET UP/DOWN(/) buttons

24. AUX1, 2 IN jacks For details, see next page.

25. VIDEO 3 IN jacks For details, see next page.

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VIDEO 3 IN JACKS

• The VIDEO 3 IN jacks may be also connected to an additional video component such as a camcorder, video game player, etc.

• The AUX 1, 2 IN jacks can be connected to additional audio components such as an MP3 player, etc.

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Note :

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

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AUX IN JACK

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Remote Controls

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE

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

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

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

1. Remove the cover. 2. Load two batteries ("AAA" size, 1.5 V)

matching the polarity.

Operations

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LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOUR CE

Before operation

• Enter the standby mode.

• The POWER ON/STANDBY button lights up.

This means that the receiver is not disconnected from the AC mains and a small amount of current is retained to support the operation readiness.

• To switch the power off, push the POWER switch again.

• Then the power is cut off and the POWER ON/ STANDBY button goes off.

• Each time the POWER ON/STANDBY button on the front panel is pressed, the receiver is turned on to enter the operating mode or off to enter the standby mode.

• On the remote control, press the POWER ON button to enter the operating mode or press the STANDBY button to enter the standby mode.

• In the standby mode, if the INPUT SELECTOR button is pressed, the receiver is turned on automatically and the desired input is selected.

• Then the SPEAKER indicator lights up and the sound can be heard from the speakers connected to the speaker terminals.

• When using the headphone for private listening, press the SPEAKER button again to switch the speakers off.

• Each time the “VIDEO” button on the front panel is pressed, the input source changes as follows:

 VIDEO 1  VIDEO 2  VIDEO 3

• Each time the “AUDIO” button on the front panel is pressed, the input source changes as follows:

 CD  AUX1  AUX 2  TAPE

• Each time the “FM/AM” button is pressed, the band changes as follows:

 FM ST  FM MONO  AM MONO

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When selecting the EXTERNAL IN as desired,

• "EXT IN" is displayed and 6 separate analog signals from the component connected to this input pass through the tone and volume circuits only and can be heard from your speakers.

• Select the desired input source to cancel the external in function.

• These analog signals can be heard only, not recorded.

1. In the standby mode, turn the power on.

. Switch the speakers on.

3. Select the desired input source.

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Note :

• Before operating this receiver, first set this unit as desired for optimum performance, doing the system setup precedures. (For details, refer to "System Setup" on page 29.)

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• Ensure that the SPEAKER button is set to off.

• When listening to a DTS or Dolby Digital program source, if the headphones are plugged in and the SPEAKER button is set to off, it enters the 2CH downmix mode automatically. (For details, refer to “2 CH downmix mode”on page 18.)

• When the EXTERNAL IN is selected as an input source, only front left and front right channel signals can be reproduced through the headphones.

When CD, VIDEO 1~2 is selected as an input source

• When playing back the program sources with surround sound, refer to “ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND” on page 17.

• Each time this button is pressed, the corresponding input is selected as follows:

 o(ptical) 1  c(oaxial) 1  c(oaxial) 2

A(nalog) 

Notes :

• WhenTUNER, AUX 1~2, TAPE, EXTERNAL IN or VIDEO 3 is selected as an input source, the analog input is selected automatically.

• When the selected digital input is not connected, the "DIGITAL" indicator flickers and the analog input is automatically selected.

• The selected digital or analog input is automatically assigned to the corresponding input source on the INPUT setup menu. (For details, refer to "SETTING THE INPUT " on page 32.)

• The sound from the component connected to the selected digital input can be heard regardless of the selected input source.

• “MUTE” will flicker.

• To resume the previous sound level, press it again.

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4. Select the digital or the analog input

connected as desired.

7. To mute the sound.

8. To listen with the headphones.

. Operate the selected component for

playback.

6. Adjust the (overall) volume.

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• Each time these buttons are pressed, the tone mode is selected as follows :

OFF : To listen to a program source without the

 tone effect. ("DIRECT" indicator lights up.)

ON : To adjust the tone for your taste.

("DIRECT" indicator goes off.)

• Each time these buttons are pressed, the tone is selected as follows :

 BASS  TRBL (treble)  TONE ON 

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When the TONE is set to ON to adjust the tone (bass and treble).

• The tone level can be adjusted within the range of

-10 ~ +10 dB.

• In general, we recommend the bass and treble to be adjusted to 0 dB (flat level).

• Extreme settings at high volume may damage your speakers.

• To complete tone adjustment, repeat the above steps 11 and 12.

• If the tone display disappears, start from the step 9 again.

11. Press the CURSOR UP()/DOWN() buttons to select the desired tone.

12. Press the CURSOR LEFT()/RIGHT() buttons to adjust the selected tone as desired.

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Press the CURSOR LEFT()/RIGHT() buttons to select the desired tone mode.

Adjusting the tone (bass and treble)

9. Enter the tone mode.

• The tone mode is displayed for several seconds.

Note :

• When the EXTERNAL IN is selected as an input source, you can neither select the tone mode nor adjust the tone.

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SURROUND SOUND

• This receiver incorporates a sophisticated Digital Signal Processor that allows you to create optimum sound quality and sound atmosphere in your personal Home Theater.

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DTS Digital Surround

DTS Digital Surround(also called simply DTS) is a multi-channel digital signal format which can handle higher data rates. Discs bearing the " " include the recording of

up to 5.1 channels of digital signals, which can be generally thought to provide better sound quality due to the lower audio compression required. It also provides wide dynamic range and separation, resulting in magnificent sound.

"DTS", and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. Discs bearing the “ ” includes the recording of up to 5. 1 channels

of digital signals, which can reproduce much better sound quality, spatial expansion and dynamic range characteristics than the previous Dolby Surround effect.

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Dolby Pro Logic II surround

This mode applies conventional 2- channel signals such as digital PCM or analog stereo signals as well as Dolby Surround signals, etc. to surround processing to offer improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic circuits. Dolby Pro Logic ll surround includes 2 modes as follows:

• Dolby Pro Logic ll MOVIE

When enjoying movies, this mode allows you to further enhance the cinematic quality by adding processing that emphasizes the sounds of the action special effects.

• Dolby Pro Logic ll MUSIC

When listening to music, this mode allows you to further enhance the sound quality by adding processing that emphasizes the musical effects.

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Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic is a specially encoded two channel surround format which consists of four channels (front left, center, front right and surround). Sources bearing the “ ” provide the theater-like surround sound. The surround channel is monaural, but is played through two surround speakers.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• The following modes apply conventional 2-channel signals such as digital PCM or analog stereo signals to high performance Digital Signal Processor to recreate sound fields artificially.

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MATRIX

This mode reproduces a delayed signals from the surround channels to emphasize the sense of expansion for music sources.

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CHURCH

This mode provides the ambience of a church for baroque, string orchestral or choral group music.

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THEATER

This mode provides the effect of being in a movie theater when watching a movie source.

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HALL

This mode provides the ambience of a concert hall for classical music sources such as orchestral, chamber music, or an instrumental solo.

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STADIUM

This mode provides the expansive sound field to achieve the true stadium effect when watching baseball or soccer games.

Surround modes

DOLBY

D I G I T A L

• When the EXTERNAL INs are connected to the 6 CH decoder for a surround sound such as Dolby Digital, etc., you can enjoy the corresponding surround sound, too. (For details, see the operator’s manual of the component to be connected.)

ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND

• Each time this button is pressed, the mode changes as follows :

Auto surround mode : The optimum surround mode will be

automatically selected depending on the signal format being input.

Manual surround mode : You can select the desired of different

surround modes selectable for the signal being input with using the MULTI CONTROL konb or the SURROUND MODE UP/DOWN () buttons.

• Depending on speaker setting, some surround modes can be selected or not as follows : [ ] : Possible only when "CENTER" or/and "SURR (Surround)" is/are not set to "N (None)". < > : Possible only when "CENTER" and "SURR (Surround)" are set to "N (None)".

Notes :

• When the SPEAKER button is set to off, the auto surround mode is invalid.

• Even when the auto surround mode is selected and the same type of digital signal format is being input, the optimum surround mode may vary depending on whether the speaker type is set to "N (None)" or not.

• When the auto surround mode is selected and the PCM (2 channel) digital signal or the analog stereo signal is being input, only the stereo mode will be selected.

• When the auto surround mode is selected, the surround modes other than the optimum surround mode cannot be selected.

• When 96 kHz PCM signal is being input, only the stereo mode will be selected regardless of selecting either the auto surround mode or the manual surround mode.

Notes:

• Before surround playback, first perform the speaker setup procedure, etc. on the SETUP menu for optimum performance. (For details, refer to "SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP" on page 34.)

• When the EXTERNAL IN is selected as an input source, the surround modes cannot be selected.

Depending on how to select a surround mode, select the auto surround mode or the manual surround mode.

("AUTO" indicator

lights up.)

("AUTO" indicator goes off.)

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When selecting the manual surround mode with pressing the SURROUND MODE button on the front panel.

Select the desired surround mode.

• Each time the MULTI CONTROL konb is rotated or the SURROUND UP / DOWN (

) buttons are

pressed, the surround mode changes depending on the input signal format as follows :

Dolby Digital EX 6.1 channel sources, Dolby Digital 5.1 channel sources Dolby Digital 2 channel sources DTS sources PCM (2channel) sources, Analog stereo sources

DOLBY DIGITAL

[DOLBY PLII MOVIE, DOLBY PLII MUSIC, DOLBY PRO LOGIC] or <DOLBY DIGITAL> DTS [DOLBY PLII MOVIE, DOLBY PLII MUSIC, DOLBY PRO LOGIC, MATRIX, CHURCH, THEATER, HALL, STADIUM] or <STEREO>

Signal format being input Selectable surround mode

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To cancel the surround mode for stereo operation

• Depending on the signal format which is being input, either the stereo mode or the 2CH downmix mode is selected.

• To cancel either the stereo mode or the 2CH downmix

mode, select the surround mode with using the MULTI CONTROL knob on the front panel or the SURROUND MODE UP/ DOWN (

 ) buttons on

the remote control.

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2CH downmix mode

• This mode allows the multi-channel signals encoded in DTS or Dolby Digital format to be mixed down into 2 front channels and to be reproduced through only two front speakers or through headphones.

• When the SPEAKER button is set to off to listen with headphones while playing the multi-channel digital signals from DTS or Dolby Digital sources, it will enter the 2 CH downmix mode automatically.

• While playing digital signals from Dolby Digital or DTS program source or listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode, you can adjust their parameters for optimum surround effect.

• Then "NIGHT : ~ " (or "PANO : ~ ") is displayed for several seconds.

• If the parameter mode disappears, press this button again.

When adjusting the sound parameters

. Press the SOUND PARAMETER button.

. Press the CURSOR UP()/DOWN() buttons to select the desired parameter.

• Each time these buttons are pressed, the parameter mode changes as follows:

 "NIGHT"  "PANO"  "C.WIDTH"  "DIMEN" 

(Night mode) (Panorama mode) (Center width control) (Dimension control)

• "NIGHT" can be selected only while playing digital signals from Dolby Digital or DTS source.

• "PANO", "C.WIDTH" and "DIMEN" can be selected only while listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.

When selecting the "NIGHT (Night mode)"

This function compresses the dynamic range of previously specified parts of Dolby Digital or DTS sound track (with extremely high volume) to minimize the difference in volume between the specified and non-specified parts. This makes it easy to hear all of the sound track when watching movies at night at low levels. The night mode can be set in 11 steps from 0.0 to 1.0 (default value : 0.0).

Note :

• In some Dolby Digital or DTS softwares, the night mode may not be valid.

3. Press the CURSOR LEFT()/ RIGHT() buttons to adjust the selected parameter as desired.

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• The volume level of each channel can be adjusted easily with the test tone function.

Note : When the SPEAKER button is set to off, the test tone function does not work.

Adjusting each channel level with test tone

• The test tone mode is displayed and will be heard from the speaker of each channel for 2 seconds as follows:

 FL  C  FR  SR

Front Left Center Front Right Surround Right

SW  SL 

Subwoofer Surround Left

• When the speaker setting is "N (None or No)", the test tone of the corresponding channel is not available.

1. Enter the test tone mode.

2. At each channel, adjust the level as

desired until the sound level of each speaker is heard to be equally loud.

3. Cancel the test tone function.

• You can select the desired channel with pressing the CONTROL UP()/DOWN() buttons or the CURSOR UP()/DOWN() buttons

When selecting the "PANO (Panorama)" mode

This mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting "wraparound" effect with side wall imaging. Select "OFF" or "ON"(default value: OFF).

When selecting the "C. WIDTH (Center width)" control

This adjusts the center image so it may be heard only from the center speaker, only from the left/right speakers as a phantom image, or from all three front speakers to varying degrees. The control can be set in 8 steps from 0 to 7(default value : 3).

When selecting the "DIMEN (Dimension)" control

This gradually adjusts the soundfield either towards the front or towards the rear. The control can be set in 7 steps from -3 to +3 (default value : 0).

4. Repeat the above steps 2 and 3 to adjust other parameters.

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Adjusting the current channel level

• Each time these buttons are pressed, the corresponding channel is selected as follows:

< >: Only when the digital signals from Dolby Digital or DTS

program sources are input, these levels can be displayed.

• Depending on the speaker settings ("N (None or No)") and surround mode, etc., some channels cannot be selected.

• When the SPEAKER button is set to off, only the Front Left and Front Right channels can be selected.

• The LFE level (DD and DTS) is applied after exiting the menu.

• After adjusting each channel level with test tone, adjust the channel levels either according to the program

sources or to suit your tastes.

• You can adjust the current channel levels as desired. These adjusted levels are just memorized into user’s

memory ("CAL"), not into preset memory("REF 1", "REF 2").

• The LFE level can be adjusted within the range of

-10~0 dB and other channel levels within the range of -15 ~ +15 dB.

• In general, we recommend the LFE level to be adjusted to 0 dB.(However, the recommended LFE level for some early DTS software is -10 dB.) If the recommended levels seem too high, lower the setting as neccessary.

• Then the memory mode ("CAL", etc.) is displayed for several seconds.

• When the memory mode or channel level disappears, press this button again.

1. Press the CHANNEL LEVEL button.

2. Select the desired channel.

3. Adjust the level of the selected channel as desired.

4. Repeat the above steps 2 and 3 to adjust each channel level.

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Memorizing the adjusted channel levels

• The "1" of "REF 1" indication flickers for several seconds.

• You can memorize the adjusted channel levels into preset memory("REF 1", "REF 2") and recall the memorized whenever you want.

• "CAL " (or "REF 1", etc.) is displayed for several seconds.

• If the channel level mode display disappears, press this button again.

• The adjusted channel levels have now been memorized into the selected memory.

• If the preset memory disappears, perform the

above step 1 again.

1. After performing the steps 1 ~ 4 in "Adjusting the current channel level" procedure on page 20,

press the (MEMORY/) ENTER button.

Recalling the memorized channel levels

• Then the channel levels memorized into the selected preset memory are recalled.

2. Select the desired one of REF 1 and REF 2.

3. Confirm your selection.

1. Press the CHANNEL LEVEL button. 2. Select the desired one of REF 1 and REF 2.

Manual presetting

• You can store up to 30 preferred stations in the memory.

• "MEM" is flickering for several seconds.

1. Tune in the desired station with auto or

manual tuning.

2. Press the (MEMORY/) ENTER button.

LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS

Auto tuning

• Each time this button is pressed, the band changes as follows ;

 FM ST  FM MONO  AM

("ST" lights up) ("ST" goes off)

• When FM stereo broadcasts are poor because of weak broadcast signals, select the FM mono mode to reduce the noise, then FM broadcasts are reproduced in monaural sound.

• Manual tuning is useful when you already know the frequency of the desired station.

• After selecting the desired band, press the TUNING UP(+) / DOWN(-) buttons repeatedly until the right frequency has been reached.

Manual tuning

• The tuner will now search until a station of sufficient strength has been found. The display shows the tuned frequency and "TUNED".

• If the station found is not the desired one, simply repeat this operation.

• Weak stations are skipped during auto tuning.

. Select the desired band.

. Press the TUNING UP(+)/DOWN(-)

butttons for more than 0.5 second.

DIRECT

MEM

Auto presetting

• Auto presetting function automatically searches for FM stations only and store them in the memory.

• While listening to radio broadcasts, press and hold down the (MEMORY/) ENTER button for more than 2 seconds.

• Then "AUTO MEM" flickers and this receiver starts auto presetting.

• Up to 30 FM stations can be stored.

Notes:

• FM stations of weak strength cannot be memorized.

• To memorize AM stations or weak stations, preform "Manual presetting" precedure with using "Manual tuning" operation.

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When using the NUMERIC buttons on the remote

control.

Examples) For “3”:

For “15”: For “30”:

MEMORY BACKUP FUNCTION

The following items, set before the receiver is turned off, are memorized.

• INPUT SELECTOR settings

• Surround mode settings

• Preset stations,etc.

Scanning preset stations in sequence

Tuning to preset stations

3. Select the desired preset number (1~30) and press the (MEMORY/) ENTER button.

Repeat the above steps1 to 3 to memorize other stations.

• The receiver will start scanning the stations in the preset sequence and the tuned stations are received for 5 seconds respectively and the other stations are skipped.

• At the desired station, press this button again to stop scanning.

When using the NUMERIC buttons on the remote

control.

Examples) For “3” :

For “15” : For “30” :

The station has now been stored in the memory. When using the NUMERIC buttons, the station is

stored automatically without pressing the (MEMORY/)ENTER button.

A stored frequency is erased from the memory by

storing another frequency in its place.

If “MEM” goes off, start again from the above step 2.

• After selecting the tuner as an input source, select the desired preset number.

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LISTENING TO RDS BROADCASTS(FM ONLY)

RDS Tuner (Regional Option for some countries in Europe, etc.)

• Use this function to automatically search and receive the stations offering RDS services.

RDS(Radio Data System) is a method for sending information signals together with the transmitter signals. Your tuner is capable of translating these signals and putting the information on the display. These codes contain the following informations. Program Service name (PS), A list of Program Types (PTY), Traffic Announcement (TA), Clock Time (CT), Radio Text (RT).

Note :

• In the other countries, RDS tuner function cannot be available.

RDS search

• Use this function to automatically search and receive the stations broadcasting the traffic program.

• "TP SRCH" is displayed.

TP search

• The tuner automatically searches stations offering RDS services and the station name is displayed.

• If no RDS station is found, "NO RDS" is displayed.

• When "RDS SRCH" is not displayed, repeat again from the above step 1.

• The tuner automatically searches for stations broadcasting the traffic program.

• "NO TRAFF" is displayed if the signal is too weak or

there are no stations broadcasting the traffic program.

• When "TP SRCH" is not displayed, repeat again from the above step 1.

• Each time this button is pressed, the search mode changes as follows;

 RDS SRCH  TP SRCH  PTY SRCH  OFF

1. In the FM mode, select the RDS search

mode.

1. In the FM mode, press the SEARCH

MODE button twice.

2. When "TP SRCH" is displayed, press

the (MEMORY/) ENTER button.

2. When "RDS SRCH" is displayed, press

the (MEMORY/) ENTER button.

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• Use this function to automatically search and receive the stations broadcasting the desired program type.

• "PTY SRCH" is displayed.

• Each time the MULTI CONTROL knob is rotated or the CURSOR LEFT(/RIGHT() buttons are pressed, one of 32 different types of programs is selected.

(NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA, CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED, POP M, ROCK M, EASY M, LIGHT M, CLASSICS, OTHER M, WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN, SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL, LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY, NATION M, OLDIES, FOLK M, DOCUMENT, TEST, ALARM, NONE)

• When "PTY SRCH" is not displayed, repeat again from the above step 1.

• The tuner automatically searches a station offering PTY services.

• If no station is found, "NO PROG" is displayed.

PTY search

1. In the FM mode, press the SEARCH MODE button three times.

2. When "PTY SRCH" is displayed, select the desired program type.

. When the desired program is displayed, press the (MEMORY/) ENTER button.

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• Each time this button is pressed, the display mode

changes as follows:

• If the signals are too weak or no RDS service is available,

"NO NAME", "NO PTY", "NO TIME" or "NO TEXT" will be displayed.

DISPLAY

Frequency

Surround

mode

Volume

Program

Service name

(PS)

Program

Type

(PTY)

Clock

Time (CT)

Radio

Text (RT)

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 

In the FM mode,

RECORDING

Recording with TAPE

Dubbing from video components onto VIDEO 1

• The audio and video signals from the desired input will be dubbed onto the VIDEO 1 and you can enjoy them on the TV set and from the speakers.

• The analog signals from the EXTERNAL INs as well as the digital signals from the coaxial or optical digital input can be heard but cannot be recorded.

• When recording the analog signals from CD, VIDEO 1~2, be sure to select the analog input. (For details, refer to "When CD, VIDEO 1~2 is selected as an input source" on page 14.)

• The volume and tone (bass, treble) settings have no effect on the recording signals.

1. Select the desired input as a recording source except for TAPE.

Select the desired of VIDEO 2 ~ 3 as a recording source except VIDEO 1.

2. Start recording on the TAPE.

. Start recording on the VIDEO 1.

3. Start play on the desired input.

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• The audio signal from the CD and the video signal from the VIDEO 2 will be dubbed and you can enjoy them on the TV set and from the speakers.

Note : Be sure to observe the order of the above steps 1 and 2.

3. Start recording on the VIDEO 1.

4. Start play on the VIDEO 2 and the CD respectively.

Dubbing the audio and video signals separately onto VIDEO 1

Example) When dubbing the VIDEO 2 video signal and the CD audio signal separately onto VIDEO 1.

1. Select VIDEO 2 as a video recording source.

2. Select CD as an audio recording source.

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Operating the sleep timer

• The sleep timer allows the system to continue to operate for a specified period of time before automatically shutting off.

• To set the receiver to automatically turn off after the specified period of time.

Adjusting the brightness of the fluorescent displays

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Each time this button is pressed, the display mode changes as follows:

• When the EXTERNAL IN is selected as an input source, the surround mode is not displayed.

• When RDS tuner function is available in your

country, for details on the FM mode information, see "DISPLAY" on page 25.

Displaying the operation status

Surround

mode

Volume

Input

source



• Each time this button is pressed, the sleep time changes as follows:

 10  20  30  ---  90  OFF

Unit : minutes

• While operating the sleep timer, " " lights up.

• When the sleep time is selected, all display panels of Sherwood components connected by the DIGI LINK IIIare dimly lit.

• Each time this button is pressed, the brightness of all fluorescent displays of Sherwood components connected by the DIGI LINK III changes together as follows:

 ON  dimmer  OFF

• In the display OFF mode, pressing any button will restore the display ON mode.

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During playback,

System Setup

• The setup menu is displayed on the fluorescent display and allows you to perform the setup procedures easily. In most situations, you will only need to set this once during the installation and layout of your home theater, and it rarely needs to be changed later. The setup menu consists of 5 main menus ; system, input, speaker setup, CH level and parameter. These menus are then divided up into various sub-menus.

Navigating through the setup menu

• The explanations here assume you are using the buttons on the remote control when performing the setup menu operation. However, you can use the buttons on the front panel as well. The buttons on the front panel correspond to those on the remote control as shown below.

• The setup menu will be shown.

• To turn the menu off, press this button again.

• When selecting "SYSTEM", see "SETTING THE SYSTEM" on page 31.

• When selecting "INPUT", see "SETTING THE INPUT" on page 32.

• When selecting "SPK SET", see "SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP" on page 34.

• When selecting "CH LEVEL", see "SETTING THE CH LEVEL" on page 38.

• When selecting "PARAMTR", see "SETTING THE PARAMETER" on page 40.

• When selecting "EXIT", the setup menu will be turned off.

1. Turn the setup menu on.

3. Confirm your selection.

. Select the desired menu using the CURSOR UP()/DOWN() buttons.

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Setup menu flow

• The setup menu flow is as follows :

• When "RETURN" is selected on a sub-menu, it will returns to the previous menu.

Note :

• During setup menu operation, only the (POWER ON/) STANDBY button and the buttons required for system setup will function.

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When selecting the SUBWOOFER mode

. Press CURSOR UP()/DOWN() buttons to select the desired item.

2. Press the CURSOR LEFT()/RIGHT() buttons to set the selected item as desired

• "SW " mode is effective only when "FRONT", "CENTER" or "SURR" is set to "L" and "SUB- W" is set to "Y" on the SPK SET menu. (For details, refer to "SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP" on page 34.)

• While playing the 2 channel source in MATRIX, CHURCH, THEATER, HALL or STADIUM mode, the low frequency signals can be reproduced from subwoofer regardless of the subwoofer mode setting.

NORM : When the low frequency signals of channels set to "L" are reproduced from those channels only.

In this mode, the low frequency signals that are reproduced from the subwoofer channel is only the low frequency signals of LFE (from the multi-channel sources that contains LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel, also called the ".1" channel) and the channels set to "S".

SW : When the low frequency signals of channels set to "L" are reproduced simultaneously from those

channels and the subwoofer channel. In this mode, the low frequency range expands more uniformly through the room, but depending on the size and shape of the room, interference may result in a decrease of the actual volume of the low frequency range.

SETTING THE SYSTEM

• SW (SUBWOOFER) : To select the desired subwoofer mode.

• TONE : To adjust the tone (bass and treble) as desired.

• RETURN : To return to the previous menu.

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OFF : To listen to a program source without the tone effect. ("DIRECT" indicator lights up.)

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ON : To adjust the tone for your taste. ("DIRECT" indicator goes off.)

Note :

• When the EXTERNAL IN is selected as an input source, the TONE cannot be set to ON.

When the TONE is set to ON to adjust the tone (bass and treble)

• The tone level can be adjusted within the range of

-10 ~ +10 dB.

• In general, we recommend the bass and treble to be adjusted to 0 dB (flat level).

• Extreme settings at high volume may damage your speakers.

• To complete tone adjustment, repeat the above steps



and .



Press the CURSOR UP()/DOWN() buttons to select the desired tone.



Press the CURSOR LEFT()/RIGHT() buttons to adjust the selected tone as desired.

When selecting the TONE

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SETTING THE INPUT

• D.IN (DIGITAL IN) : To assign the connected DIGITAL INs to the desired input.

• AUTO (AUTO SURROUND) : To select the auto surround mode or the manual surround mode.

• RETURN : To return to the previous menu.

When selecting the BASS

• You should assign the connected DIGITAL INs to the desired of CD and VIDEO 1 ~ VIDEO 2. (For details, refer to "CONNECTING DIGITAL INs" on page 6.)

• You can select the desired of OPT (optical), COX 1 (coaxial 1), COX 2 (coaxial 2) and ANL (analog).

Note :

• In such a case that a DIGITAL IN is assigned to two input sources or more, when these input sources are selected, the digital audio signals can be heard from the same DIGITAL IN.

When selecting the DIGITAL IN

3. Press the CURSOR LEFT()/RIGHT() buttons to set the selected item as desired.

. Press the CURSOR UP()/DOWN() buttons to select the desired item.

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• Depending on how to select a surround mode, you can select the auto surround mode or the manual surround mode. OFF : You can select the disired of different surround modes selectable for the signal being input with

(Manual surround mode)

using the MULTI CONTROL knob or the SURROUND MODE UP/DOWN ( >/< ) buttons.

 (For details, refer to "When selecting the manual surround mode with pressing the SURROUND

MODE button on the front panel" on page 17.)

ON : The optimum surround mode will be automatically selected depending on the signal format being

(Auto surround mode) input.

Notes :

• When the SPEAKER button is set to off, the auto surround mode is invalid.

• When the auto surround mode is selected and the PCM (2 channel) digital signal or the analog stereo signal is being input, only the stereo mode will be selected.

• When the auto surround mode is selected, the surround modes other than the optimum surround mode cannot be selected.

• When 96 kHz PCM signal is being input, only the stereo mode will be selected regardless of selecting either the auto surround mode or the manual surround mode.

When selecting the AUTO SURROUND

1. Press the CURSOR UP()/DOWN() buttons to select the desired input source, then press

the ENTER button.

Example) When selecting the VIDEO 2

SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP

• After you have installed this receiver and connected all the components, you should adjust the speaker settings for the optimum sound acoustics according to your environment and speaker layout.

• Even when you change speakers, speaker positions, or the layout of your listening environment, you should adjust the speaker settings, too.

• CONFIG (CONFIGURATION) : To select the sizes of the speakers that are connected.

• DISTANCE: To enter the distance between the listening position and each speaker to set the delay time

automatically for optimum surround playback.

• X-OVER (CROSSOVER) : To select the desired crossover frequency.

• RETURN : To return to the previous menu.

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When selecting the CONFIGURATION

1. Press the CURSOR UP()/DOWN() buttons to select the "CONFIG", then press the

ENTER button.

• Depending on your speaker type, you can select one of these following speaker types.

L(Large): Select this when connecting speakers that can fully reproduce

sounds below crossover frequency.

S(Small) : Select this when connecting speakers that can not fully

reproduce sounds below crossover frequency. When this is selected, sounds below crossover frequency are sent to the subwoofer or speakers which are set to "L (Large)" (when not using a subwoofer)

N(None): Select this when no speakers are connected. When this is

selected, sounds are sent to the speakers which are not set to "N (None)".

Y(Yes)/N(No): Select the desired depending on whether a subwoofer is

connected or not.

Notes :

• When speakers are set to "S (Small)", you should set their crossover frequency correctly according to their frequency characteristics. (For details, refer to "When selecting the CROSSOVER" on page 37.)

• When "SUB-W" is set to "N (No)", "FRONT" is automatically set to "L (Large)".

• When the "FRONT" is set to "S (Small)", "CENTER" and "SURR" cannot be set to "L (Large)".

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About the speaker size

• Select "L (Large)" or "S (Small)" not according to the actual size of the speaker but according to the speaker's capacity for playing low frequency (bass sound below frequency set on the "X-OVER" menu) signals.

• If you do not know, try comparing the sound at both settings (setting the volume to a level low enough so as not to damage the speakers) to determine the proper setting.

Press the CURSOR LEFT()/ RIGHT( buttons to set the selected speaker as desired.

4. Repeat the above steps 2 and 3 until the speakers are all set to the desired mode.

2. Press the CURSOR UP()/DOWN() buttons to select the desired speaker.

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When selecting the desired unit

• You can select either "M (Meter)" or "FT (Feet)".

• Once a unit is selected, the distances are automatically changed in the selected unit.

When setting the distance

• You can set the distance within the range of 0.0 ~

9.0 meters in 0.3 meter intervals (or 0 ~ 30 feet in 1 feet intervals).

When selecting the DISTANCE

Note :

• You cannot select the speakers set to "N (None or No)".

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About the speaker distance

When enjoying multi-channel surround playback with Dolby Digital and DTS sources, etc., it is ideal that the center, surround and subwoofer speakers should be the same distance from the main listening position as the front speakers. By entering the distance between the listening position and each speaker, the delay times of center, surround and subwoofer speakers are automatically adjusted to create an ideal listening environment virtually as if the center, surround and subwoofer speakers were at their ideal locations respectively.

1. Press the CURSOR UP()/DOWN() buttons to select the DISTANCE, then press the ENTER

button.

Press the CURSOR UP()/DOWN() buttons to select the desired item.

3. Press the CURSOR LEFT()/RIGHT() buttons to set the selected item as desired.

4. Repeat the above steps 2 and 3 until the distances are all set as desired.

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• You can adjust the crossover frequency within the range of 40 ~ 200 Hz in 10 Hz intervals.

When selecting the CROSSOVER

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About the crossover frequency

• When speakers are set to "S (Small)", low frequencies in those channels that are below the crossover frequency are to output from subwoofer or front speakers which are set to "L (Large)" (when not using a subwoofer).

• Refer to the operating instructions of the speakers to be connected. If the frequency range of your speaker is 100 Hz~20 kHz, the crossover frequency should be set to 100 Hz(or slightly higher).

• When speakers are set to "S (Small)", be sure to set their crossover frequency correctly according to their frequency characteristics.

1. Press the CURSOR UP()/DOWN() buttons to select the "X-OVER", then press the ENTER

button.

2. Press the CURSOR LEFT()/RIGHT() buttons to set the crossover frequency as desired.

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SETTING THE CH LEVEL

Note :

• Depending on the speaker settings ("N (None or No)"), some channels cannot be selected.

• The LFE level can be adjusted within the range of

-10 ~ 0 dB and other channel levels within the range of -15 ~ +15 dB

. Press the CURSOR UP()/DOWN() buttons to select the desired channel.

2. Press the CURSOR LEFT()/RIGHT() buttons to adjust the level of the selected channel or

program source's LFE as desired.

3. Repeat the above steps 1 and 2 to adjust each channel level.

• You can adjust the current channel levels as desired. These adjusted levels are just memorized into user’s memory("CAL"), not into preset memory ("REF 1", "REF 2")

• After adjusting each channel level with test tone, adjust the channel levels either according to the program sources or to suit your tastes. (For details, refer to "Adjusting each channel level with test tone" on page 19.)

Adjusting the current channel level

Example) When selecting Dolby Digital source's LFE

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Memorizing the adjusted channel levels

• You can memorize the adjusted channel levels into preset memory("REF 1", "REF 2") and recall the memorized whenever you want.

• The "1" of "REF 1" indication flickers.

• Each time the CURSOR LEFT() or RIGHT() button is pressed, "REF 1" or "REF 2" is selected.

• The adjusted channel levels have now been memorized into the selected memory.

• "CAL" may be displayed instead of "REF 1" or "REF 2".

• Then the channel levels memorized into the selected preset memory are recalled.

Recalling the memorized channel levels

1. After performing the steps 1 ~ 3 in "Adjusting the current channel level" procedure on page 38,

press the ENTER button.

. Press the CURSOR LEFT()/RIGHT() buttons to select the desired preset memory, then

press the ENTER button.

. Press the CURSOR UP()/DOWN() buttons to select the "MODE ~ ".

2. Press the CURSOR LEFT()/RIGHT() buttons to select the desired one of REF 1 and REF 2.

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SETTING THE PARAMETER

When selecting the NIGHT MODE

• This function compresses the dynamic range of previously specified parts of Dolby Digital or DTS sound track (with extremely high volume) to minimize the difference in volume between the specified and non-specified parts. This makes it easy to hear all of the sound track when watching movies at night at low levels.

Notes:

• The night mode setting is valid only when the digital signals from Dolby Digital or DTS program source are being input.

• In some Dolby Digital or DTS softwares, the night mode setting may not be valid.

• NIGHT M (NIGHT MODE) : To adjust the dynamic range compression that makes faint sound easier to hear at

low volume levels.

• PLII MSC (DOLBY PLII MUSIC) : To adjust the various surround parameters for optimum surround effect.

• RETURN : To return to the previous menu.

0.0

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0.1 Lower compression



0.2 : : :

0.9 Higher compression

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1.0

1. Press the CURSOR UP()/DOWN() buttons to select the "NIGHT M", then press the ENTER

button.

2. Press the CURSOR LEFT()/ RIGHT() buttons to adjust the dynamic range compression as

desired.

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When selecting the DOLBY PLII MUSIC

• You can adjust the various surround parameters for optimum surround effect.

Note:

• The parameter settings are valid only when listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.

When selecting the "PANO (Panorama)" mode

This mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting "wraparound" effect with side wall imaging. Select "OFF" or "ON"(default value:OFF).

When selecting the "C. WIDTH (Center width)" control

When selecting the "DIMEN (Dimension)" control

This gradually adjusts the soundfield either towards the front or towards the rear. The control can be set in 7 steps from

-3 to +3 (default value : 0).

. Press the CURSOR UP()/DOWN() buttons to select the "PLII MSC", then press the ENTER

button.

2. Press the CURSOR UP()/DOWN() buttons to select the desired parameter.

. Press the CURSOR LEFT()/ RIGHT() buttons to adjust the selected parameter as desired.

4. Repeat the above steps 2 and 3 to adjust other parameters.

Troubleshooting Guide

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

No power

No sound

No sound from the surround speakers

No sound from the center speaker

Stations cannot be received

Preset stations cannot be received

Poor FM reception

Continuous hissing noise during FM reception, especially when a stereo broadcast is received.

Continuous or intermittent hissing noise during AM reception, especially at night.

Remote control unit does not operate.

• The AC input cord is disconnected.

• Poor connection at AC wall outlet or the outlet is inactive.

• The speaker cords are disconnected.

• The master volume is adjusted too low.

• The MUTE button on the remote control is pressed to ON.

• Speakers are not switched on.

• Incorrect selection of the input source.

• Incorrect connections between the components.

• Surround mode is switched off(stereo mode).

• Master volume and surround level are too low.

• A monaural source is used.

• Surround speaker setting is “N”.

• Surround mode is switched off(stereo mode).

• Center speaker setting is “N”.

• Master volume and center level are too low.

• No antenna is connected.

• The desired station frequency is not tuned in.

• The antenna is in wrong position.

• An incorrect station frequency has been memorized.

• The memorized stations are cleared.

• No antenna is connected.

• The antenna is not positioned for the best reception.

• Weak signals.

• Noise is caused by motors, fluorescent lamps or lightning, etc.

• Batteries are not loaded or exhausted.

• The remote sensor is obstructed.

• Connect the cord securely.

• Check the outlet using a lamp or another appliance.

• Check the speaker connections.

• Adjust the master volume.

• Press the MUTE button to cancel the muting effect.

• Press the SPEAKER button to ON.

• Select the desired input source correctly.

• Make connections correctly.

• Select a surround mode.

• Adjust master volume and surround level.

• Select a stereo or surround source.

• Select the desired surround speaker setting.

• Select the desired surround.

• Select the desired center speaker setting.

• Adjust master volume and center level.

• Connect an antenna.

• Tune in the desired station frequency.

• Move the antenna and retry tuning.

• Memorize the correct station frequency.

• Memorize the stations again.

• Connect an antenna.

• Change the position of the antenna.

•

Change the position of the antenna.

•

Install an outdoor FM antenna.

• Keep the receiver away from noise sources.

• Install an outdoor AM antenna.

• Replace the batteries.

• Remove the obstacle.

If a fault occurs, run through the table below before taking your receiver for repair. If the fault persists, attempt to solve it by switching the receiver off and on again. If this fails to resolve the situation, consult your dealer. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the receiver yourself. This could void the warranty.

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Specifications

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AMPLIFIER SECTION

• Power output, stereo mode, 6 Ω, THD 0.7%, 40 Hz~20 kHz ..................................................................................... 2100 W

• Total harmonic distortion, 6 Ω, 100 W, 1 kHz ................................................................................................................. 0.09 %

• Intermodulation distortion

60 Hz : 7 kHz= 4 : 1 SMPTE, 6 Ω, 100 W .................................................................................................................. 0.1 %

• Input sensitivity, 47 kΩ

Line (CD, TAPE, VIDEO) ........................................................................................................................................ 280 mV

• Signal to noise ratio, IHF “A” weighted

Line (CD, TAPE, VIDEO) .......................................................................................................................................... 92 dB

• Frequency response

Line (CD, TAPE, VIDEO), 20 Hz~50 kHz ...................................................................................................... +0 dB, -3 dB

• Output level

TAPE REC, 2.2 kΩ .................................................................................................................................................. 280 mV

PRE OUT (Subwoofer), 1 kΩ ........................................................................................................................................ 1.0 V

• Bass/Treble control, 100 Hz/10 kHz ............................................................................................................................... ±10 dB

• Surround mode, only channel driven

Front power output, 6 Ω, 1 kHz, THD 0.7 % ................................................................................................ 125 W / 125 W

Center power output, 6 Ω, 1 kHz, THD 0.7 % .......................................................................................................... 125 W

Surround power output, 6 Ω, 1 kHz, THD 0.7 % .......................................................................................... 125 W / 125 W

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DIGITAL AUDIO SECTION

• Sampling frequency .................................................................................................................................. 32, 44.1, 48, 96 kHz

• Digital input level

Coaxial, 75 Ω .......................................................................................................................................................... 0.5 Vp-p

Optical, 660 nm ............................................................................................................................................ -15~-21 dBm

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VIDEO SECTION

• Video format ....................................................................................................................................................................... PAL

• Input sensitivity (=Output level) , 75 Ω

Video (Composite (normal)) ...................................................................................................................................... 1 Vp-p

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FM TUNER SECTION

• Tuning frequency range .................................................................................................................................... 87.5~108 MHz

• Usable sensitivity, THD 3%, S/N 30 dB ...................................................................................................................... 12.8 dBf

• 46 dB quieting sensitivity, mono/stereo ........................................................................................................... 20.2 / 45.3 dBf

• Signal to noise ratio, 65 dBf, mono/stereo ............................................................................................................... 55 / 50 dB

• Total harmonic distortion, 65 dBf,1 kHz, mono/stereo .............................................................................................. 0.5 / 1.0 %

• Frequency response, 30 Hz~12 kHz ............................................................................................................................ ±3.0 dB

• Stereo separation, 1 kHz ................................................................................................................................................ 30 dB

• Capture ratio ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4 dB

• IF rejection ratio ............................................................................................................................................................... 80 dB

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AM TUNER SECTION

• Tuning frequency range ..................................................................................................................................... 522~1611 kHz

• Usable sensitivity ....................................................................................................................................................... 500 µV/m

• Signal to noise ratio ......................................................................................................................................................... 40 dB

• Selectivity .......................................................................................................................................................................... 25 dB

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GENERAL

• Power supply ...................................................................................................................................................... 230 V ~ 50 Hz

• Power consumption ........................................................................................................................................................ 330 W

• Switched AC outlet ........................................................................................................................... Total 100 W (0.43A) max.

• Dimensions (WHD, including protruding parts) .............................. 440141365 mm (17-3/85-1/214-3/8 inches)

• Weight (Net) .................................................................................................................................................... 9.5 kg (20.9 lbs)

Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvements.

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