Sherwood RD-6503 User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

RD-6503

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CAUTION

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Introduction

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

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.

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.

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

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

CAUTION

WARNING

Units shipped to Australia are designed for operation on 230 V AC only. To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is effectively earthed through the normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-core and be correctly wired to provide connection to earth. Improper extension cords are a major cause of fatalities. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is earthed and that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective earthing of the power point, consult a qualified electrician. PAN-EUROPEAN UNIFIED VOLTAGE All units are suitable for use on supplies 220-240 V AC.

EUROPE

AUSTRALIA

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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To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect the plug from the wall socket outlet.

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When setting up this product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily acceptable.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT

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CONTENTS

Introduction

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

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

Front Panel Controls ....................................................................................................................................................... 10

Remote Controls ............................................................................................................................................................... 12

• REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE ....................................................................................................................... 13

• LOADING BATTERIES ....................................................................................................................................................... 13

Operations

• LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE ............................................................................................................................ 14

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

• ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND ...................................................................................................................................... 18

• LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS ............................................................................................................................. 23

• LISTENING TO RDS BROADCASTS (FM ONLY) .............................................................................................................. 25

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

• PLAYING MUSIC FILES ...................................................................................................................................................... 27

• RECORDING ....................................................................................................................................................................... 30

• OTHER FUNCTIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 32

System Setup .................................................................................................................................................................... 33

• SETTING THE SYSTEM .................................................................................................................................................... 35

• SETTING THE INPUT ......................................................................................................................................................... 36

• SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP ...................................................................................................................................... 38

• SETTING THE CH LEVEL .................................................................................................................................................. 42

• SETTING THE PARAMETER ............................................................................................................................................. 44

Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................................................................................................... 46

Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................... 47

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System Connections

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

• 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

• 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.

2. CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS

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.

• The AUX IN jacks can be connected to an additional components such as CD player, a tape deck, etc.

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4. CONNECTING EXTERNAL INs

5. CONNECTING DIGITAL 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.)

• 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.)

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6. CONNECTING SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

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

7. 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 9.

• 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 38.)

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.

8. 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 :

󱇲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.

󱇲Subwoofer

• The subwoofer reproduces powerful deep bass sounds.

Place a subwoofer anywhere in the front as desired.

󱇲Notes :

• When using a conventional TV, to avoid interference with the

TV picture, use only magnetically shielded front left and right and center speakers.

• To obtain the best surround effects, the speakers except the

subwoofer should be full range speakers.

Speaker placement

1. TV or screen

2. Front left speaker

3. Front right speaker

4. Center speaker

5. Subwoofer

6. Surround left speaker

7. Surround right speaker

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Front Panel Controls

󱇲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. USB indicator

13. MP3 indicator

14. WMA indicator

15. RDS indicators

(Regional option for Europe, etc.)

1. POWER switch

2. POWER ON/STANDBY button

3. STANDBY indicator

4. FLUORESCENT DISPLAY

For details, see below.

5. VIDEO INPUT SELECTOR button

6. AUDIO INPUT SELECTOR button

7. USB/EXT.IN SELECTOR button

8. BAND button

9. MASTER VOLUME CONTROL knob

10. MULTI CONTROL knob (◀/▶)

11. HEADPHONE jack

12. SPEAKER button/indicator

13. REMOTE SENSOR

14. SURROUND MODE button

15. STEREO button

16. DISPLAY button

17. DGITAL/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. FRONT AUX jack

For details, see next page.

25. USB connector

For details, see next page.

26. Bluetooth IN connector

For details, see next page.

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• The FRONT AUX jack can be connected to additional audio components 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.

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FRONT AUX JACK

• This connector can be connected to a USB mass storage device directly to enjoy MP3 or WMA files stored on it through this receiver. (For details on the operation of USB device, refer to "PLAYING MUSIC FILES" on page 27.)

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Note :

• After USB playback, remove the USB device in the stop mode or the standby mode.

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USB CONNECTOR

󱇲Bluetooth IN CONNECTOR

• If the Bluetooth IN connector is connected to Sherwood Audio

Receiver BT-R7(sold separately) with Bluetooth wireless technology, you can enjoy music wirelessly with a music player featuring Bluetooth wireless technology such as MP3 player, mobile phone, etc.. (For information on Sherwood Audio Receiver BT-R7, contact your dealer.)

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Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned

by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sherwood Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

󱇲Note :

• For safe operation, turn the power off before connecting or disconnecting the Audio Receiver BT-R7.

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Remote Controls

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Note :

• "VIDEO 3" button is not available for this receiver.

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LOADING BATTERIES

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

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

• Then the power is cut off and the STANDBY indicator 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.

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

VIDEO 1

󱈗 VIDEO 2

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

→ CD → AUX → F AUX → TAPE → BT IN

• Each time the "USB/EXT.IN" button is pressed, the input source changes as follows:

EXT IN

󱈗 USB IN

• Each time the "BAND" button is pressed, the band changes as follows:

→ FM ST → FM MONO → AM

• When selecting the EXTERNAL IN, 6 seperate analog signals from the component connected to this input pass through the tone and volume circuits only and can be heard from your speakers.

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

POWER

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

• 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.

2. Switch the speakers on.

3. Select the desired input source.

󱇲Note : Before operating this receiver, first set this unit as desired for optimum performance, doing the system setup

procedures. (For details, refer to "System Setup" on page 33.)

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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 18.

• Each time this button is pressed, the corresponding input

is selected as follows:

󱈇 o(ptical) 󱈇 c(oaxial)1󱈇 c(oaxial) 2 󱈇 A(nalog)

󱇲Notes :

• When AUX, F AUX, TAPE, BT IN, EXT IN, USB IN or tuner

is selected as an input source, the digital input cannot be selected.

• 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 36.)

• 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.

DOWN

4. Select the digital or the analog input connected as

desired.

7. To mute the sound.

5. Operate the selected component for playback.

6. Adjust the (overall) volume.

• Be sure to switch the speakers 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 "2CH downmix mode" on page 18.)

󱇲Note :

• Be careful not to set the volume too high when using headphones.

8. To listen with the headphones.

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

OFF : To listen to a program source without the tone

effect. ("DIR" indicator lights up.)

ON : To adjust the tone for your taste.

("DIR" indicator goes off.)

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

→ BASS ↔ TRBL (treble) ↔ TONE 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 -12 ~ +12 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.

10. 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.

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