User manual SHERWOOD AVP-9080

UNPACKING ENGLISH AND FOR U.S.A. Note to CATV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. FCC INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Congratulations on Your Purchase! Your new high fidelity pre amplifier is designed to deliver maximum enjoyment and years of trouble free service. Please take a few moments to read this manual thoroughly. It will explain the features and operation of your unit and help ensure a trouble free installation. Please unpack your unit carefully. We recommend that you save the carton and packing material. They will be helpful if you ever need to move your unit and may be required if you ever need to return it for service. Your unit is designed to be placed in a horizontal position and it is important to allow at least two inches of space behind your unit for adequate ventilation and cabling convenience. To avoid damage, never place the unit near radiators, in front of heating vents, in direct sunlight, or in excessively humid or dusty locations. Connect your complementary components as illustrated in the following section. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Caution : Do not block ventilation openings or stack other equipment on the top. 2 READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING ENGLISH FOR YOUR SAFETY Units shipped to the U.S.A. and Canada are designed for operation on 120 V AC only. Safety precaution with use of a polarized AC plug. However, some products may be supplied with a nonpolarized plug. CAUTION : To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. ATTENTION : Pour eviter les choc electriques, introduire la lame la plug large de la borne FOR YOUR SAFETY Units shipped to countries other than the above countries are equipped with an AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel. Refer to the following paragraph for the proper setting of this switch. AC VOLTAGE SELECTION This unit operates on 110-220V AC. The AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the voltage that prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped. Before connecting the power cord to your AC outlet, make sure that the setting position of this switch matches your line voltage. If not, it must be set to your voltage in accordance with the following direction. FOR YOUR SAFETY Units shipped to Australia are designed for operation on 240 V AC only. To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard threepin power point which is effectively earthed through the normal household wiring. Extension cords 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 230-240 V AC. AC voltage selector switch AC 110V V AC 220 AC 220V AC 110 V Move switch lever to match your line voltage with a small screwdriver or other pointed tool. 3 CONTENTS ENGLISH Introduction UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT System Connections Front Panel Controls Universal Remote Control DIGI LINK SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROLS OPERATING COMPONENTS WITH REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE LOADING BATTERIES ENTERING A SET-UP CODE Operations LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE SURROUND SOUND ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS LISTENING TO RDS BROADCASTS (FM only) (Additional Function for AVP-9080 RDS Tuner Only) AUDIO RECORDING OTHER FUNCTIONS Using the OSD CURRENT STATUS DISPLAY MENU SCREEN RECORDING WITH VIDEO 1 OR VIDEO 2 USING MENU SCREEN Troubleshooting Guide Specifications 2 3 5 8 9 11 11 11 12 13 16 17 22 24 26 27 29 30 33 35 36 4 Do not plug the AC input cord into the wall AC outlet until all connections are completed. Be sure to connect the white RCA cord to the L (left) and the red RCA cord to the R (right) jacks when making audio connections. Change the position of the FM indoor antenna until you get the best reception of your favorite FM stations. A 75 outdoor FM antenna may be used to further improve the reception. Disconnect the indoor antenna before replacing it with the outdoor one. Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker wires and the AC input cord. Point it in the direction that offers 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. Make connections firmly and correctly. If not, it can cause loss of sound, noise or damage to the pre amplifier. If the electricity fails or the AC input cord is left unplugged for about 2 weeks, the memorized contents will be cleared. Should this happen, memorize them again. CONNECTING ANTENNAS CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER-SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CONNECTING 6-CH DIRECT INPUTS CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS DIGI-LINK STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK DD-5080C RESET COUNTER A/B MODE T SIZE MEMORY B/C/OFF R PLAY REVERSE AUTO REVERSE EJECT DUBBING NORMAL HIGH O/O CD SUN REC AUTO REVERSE PLAY/AUTO TAPE SELECTOR B POWER AMS AMS A MIC MIX MIC HX-PRO RECORD & PLAY/AUTO TAPE SELECTOR PHONES REC LEVEL REC BALAMCE 0 10 L R SOURCE MIC Use these jacks to connect the corresponding analog outputs of a separate 6-CH decoder or DVD player with 6-CH output. (For details, see the operator's manual of the other component.) CONNECTING SYSTEM CONTROL DIGI-LINK STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK DD-5080C RESET COUNTER A/B MODE T SIZE MEMORY B/C/OFF R PLAY REVERSE AUTO REVERSE EJECT DUBBING NORMAL HIGH O/O CD SUN REC AUTO REVERSE PLAY/AUTO TAPE SELECTOR B POWER AMS AMS A MIC MIX MIC HX-PRO RECORD & PLAY/AUTO TAPE SELECTOR PHONES REC LEVEL REC BALAMCE 0 10 L R SOURCE MIC To select the gain and the input impedance of the phono input circuitry according to the phono cartridge type of the turntable connected, set the MM/MC switch to either for MC(moving coil) or for MM(moving magnet). The TAPE 2 MONITOR IN/OUT jacks may also be connected to the LINE OUT/IN jacks of an optional graphic equalizer. Connect this to the DIGI LINK jack of the external Sherwood component that uses the DIGI LINK ll or lll remote control system. 5 ENGLISH ENGLISH CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER-SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS Some video components such as DVD player or TV set, etc. have the COMPONENT VIDEO IN/OUT jacks as well as the S-VIDEO REC/PLAY or the normal VIDEO REC/PLAY jacks. When connecting the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of this unit to the corresponding COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of a DVD player respectively, be sure that the DVD VIDEO SELECTOR switch is set to "COMPONENT". When the COPONENT VIDEO connections are not made, be sure that the DVD VIDEO SELECTOR switch is set to "S-VIDEO/VIDEO". Note : When the DVD VIDEO SELECTOR switch is set to "COMPONENT", a signal input into the S-VIDEO PLAY jack or the normal VIDEO PLAY jack of DVD will not be output in the MONITOR S-VIDEO jack or the MONITOR normal VIDEO jack. A signal input into the S-VIDEO PLAY jack will be output in only the S-VIDEO REC jack and a signal input into the normal VIDEO PLAY(or the COMPONENT VIDEO IN) jack will be also output in only its own VIDEO REC (or OUT) jack. However, the video signal will be output in the MONITOR VIDEO jack according to the video signal priority ("COMPONENT" "S" "normal") as follows: For better picture quality, use the S-VIDEO jacks to connect video components with the S-VIDEO REC(IN)/PLAY(OUT) jacks. When using a video component with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN/OUT jacks, use the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks. A signal input into the S-VIDEO PLAY jack will be output in both the MONITOR S-VIDEO jack and the MONITOR normal VIDEO jack and a signal input into the normal VIDEO PLAY jack will be output in only the MONITOR normal VIDEO jack. DVD player, a signal input into the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jack will be output in the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack as well as the MONITOR S-VIDEO jack and the MONITOR normal VIDEO jack. Note : The On Screen Display function is not available when using the COMPONENT VIDEO connections. 6 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER-SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. AC INPUT CORD Plug this cord into a wall AC outlet PRE OUT connections SWITCHED AC OUTLETS These outlets are switched on (power on mode) and off (standby mode) according to power control as follows: (Maximum total capacity is 100 W) Standby mode - switched AC outlet off Power on mode - switched AC outlet on CONNECTING DIGITAL INPUTS Connect the PRE OUT jacks to the power amplifers connected to speakers or to powered speaker respectively. We recommand that you use Sherwood power amplifer AM-9080 for 5 channels (front L/R, rear L/R, center) for easy operation and installation. Although left and right outputs are offered for CENTER and SUBWOOFER, both channels produce the same signal. Connect one or both channels as required by the power amplifier or powered subwoofer used. Components such as CD, LD or DVD capable of digital output of DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital, PCM or digital RF should be connected to these inputs. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the component connected. When making the COAXIAL DIGITAL connection, be sure to use a 75 COAXIAL cord, not a conventional AUDIO cord. 7 ENGLISH INPUT SELECTOR KNOB ENGLISH POWER SWITCH DIGITAL INPUT BUTTON/INDICATOR REMOTE SENSOR TAPE 2 MONITOR BUTTON/INDICATOR STANDBY BUTTON/INDICATOR FLUORESCENT DISPLAY INPUT SELECTOR TONE DIRECT BUTTON/INDICATOR DYNAMIC RANGE BUTTON/INDICATOR DOOR OPEN BUTTON MASTER VOLUME KNOB MASTER VOLUME TA P E 2 M O N I T O R TONE DIRECT D I G I TA L I N P U T DYNAMIC RANGE POWER ON/OFF DTS DIGITAL PRO-LOGIC DSP MODE STEREO DOOR OPEN STANDBY A/V TUNER PRE AMPLIFIER AVP-9080RDS STEREO (SURROUND OFF) BUTTON DSP MODE BUTTON DOLBY PRO LOGIC BUTTON PANEL DOOR DOLBY DIGITAL BUTTON DTS BUTTON VIDEO3/CAMCORDER INPUT JACKS S.VIDEO VIDEO3/CAMCORDER INPUT hen the panel door is open with the DOOR OPEN button. VIDEO L - AUDIO - R S _ VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Additional video component AUDIO OUT HEADPHONE JACK The VIDEO 3/CAMCORDER INPUT jacks may be also connected to an additional video component such as a camcorder, a video deck or a video game player, etc. Use the S-VIDEO jack to make connection to video component with the S-VIDEO OUT jack. A signal input into the S-VIDEO jack will be output in both the MONITOR S-VIDEO jack and the MONITOR normal VIDEO jack and a signal input into the normal VIDEO jack will be output in only the MONITOR normal VIDEO jack. PHONES S.VIDEO VIDEO3/CAMCORDER INPUT VIDEO L - AUDIO - R PRESET/TUNING CH SELECTOR TEST TONE BASS TONE MODE 6-CH DIRECT OSD PRESET/TUNING T/P MODE BAND R D S/E O N PTY EON TA LEVEL DELAY TIME ADJUST SPEAKER MODE TREBLE FLAT VIDEO LABELS MEMORY/ENTER ON SCREEN FM MODE SEARCH DISPLAY PTY SEL 6 CH DIRECT BUTTON MEMORY / ENTER BUTTON VIDEO LABELS BUTTON TONE FLAT BUTTON TONE MODE BUTTON TREBLE UP / DOWN ( / ) BUTTONS BASS UP / DOWN ( / ) BUTTONS BAND BUTTON SPEAKER MODE BUTTON FM MODE BUTTON TEST TONE BUTTON ON SCREEN BUTTON DELAY ADJUST BUTTON TUNING / PRESET MODE BUTTON DELAY TIME BUTTON CHANNEL SELECTOR BUTTON PRESET / TUNING UP / DOWN ( / ), CHANNEL LEVEL UP / DOWN ( / ) BUTTONS CURSOR CONTROL( , , , ) BUTTONS RDS BUTTONS (AVP-9080RDS ONLY) Refer to "Additional function for AVP-9080RDS Tuner Only" on page 24. 8 Notes:For additional Universal Remote Programming instructions and product identification codes, please refer to the operating manual inclosed with this Universal Remote Control. This remote control has 3 operating modes as follows; OSD (On Screen Display) mode: Allows you to look at information about basic operation of this unit on your monitor TV and to operate this unit by moving an arrow that appears on the screen of your monitor TV. Sherwood mode: Allows you to operate this unit and other Sherwood components like cassette decks, CD players and equalizers, etc. (To operate other Sherwood components, you should make the DIGI LINK connections between them) Non-Sherwood mode: Allows you to operate non-Sherwood audio and video components that are remote compatible. Notes: The set-up code for each component must be entered before operation. For set-up codes (product identification codes), please refer to "Set-Up Code Tables" in the operating manual of this remote control. Operation buttons may have different functions according to each operation mode. Be sure to set the remote control to the correct mode before trying to operate any component. This section explains the basic functions for Sherwood or OSD mode. For the non-Sherwood mode, refer to the operating manual of this remote control. Sherwood components bearing the DIGI LINK (II or III) logo can be used with this remote control. For system remote control operation, first make the DIGI LINK connections between Sherwood components. The numbered buttons on the remote control have different functions in different modes. For details, refer to the "FUNCTION TABLE of the NUMBERED BUTTONS" on following page. 9 ENGLISH FUNCTION TABLE of the NUMBERED BUTTONS. ENGLISH Component control selection buttons Button symbols (for pre amp.) REPEAT A B DECK SELECTOR A INTRO SCAN DECK SELECTOR B CHANNEL LEVEL UP PAUSE PAUSE CHANNEL LEVEL DOWN STOP STOP BACKWARD SKIP REWIND FORWARD SKIP FAST-FORWARD SURROUND MODE PLAY FORWARD PLAY DELAY TIME REVERSE PLAY DELAY ADJUST RECORD pressing PLAY, etc. on CD player or tape deck, CD or TAPE 2 MONITOR is selected automatically without selecting the input source and then PLAY, etc. starts. In this case, to listen to TAPE 1, switch off the TAPE 2 MONITOR and select the TAPE 1. Notes: Some functions for CD player, tape deck or equalizer may not be available. For details about functions, refer to the operating instructions of each component. 1 2 3 4 Enter the set-up codes of the components respectively, referring to "ENTERING A SET-UP CODE" (12page) Turn on the components you want to operate. Use the remote control within a range of about 7 meters (23 feet) and angles of up to 30 degrees aiming at the remote sensor. INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME TAPE 2 MONITOR TONE DIRECT DIGITAL INPUT DYNAMIC RANGE POWER ON/OFF Press the DEVICE button on the remote control corresponding to the component you want to operate. 7m DTS DIGITAL PRO-LOGIC DSP MODE STEREO DOOR OPEN STANDBY A/V TUNER PRE AMPLIFIER AVP-9080RDS Press the button corresponding to the operation you want while aiming the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR on the component. 30 30 When operating a Sherwood CD player or tape deck using the system remote control, aim the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR on this unit. When "L-BAT" flickers on the LCD, the old batteries should be replaced. When changing the batteries, load the new batteries within 10 sec. to maintain existing programming. If the batteries are removed for a longer period of time, the remote control might lose its memory and require re-programming. 1 Remove the cover. 2 Load 4 AAA 1.5V batteries matching the polarity. ENGLISH ENTERING A SET-UP CODE ENGLISH Before operating audio and video components using the remote control supplied with this unit, the set-up code for each component must be entered. For system remote control operation, the set-up code for each Sherwood component such as CD player and tape deck is "001"respectively. Enter each set-up code for CD player and tape deck doing steps 3,4 and 5 as follows. The code for the AVP-9080R (or AVP-9080RDS) is Audio "002". Turn on the component you want to control. Find the set-up code for your component referring to "Set-Up Code Tables" in the operating manual of this remote control. 1 3 Note : Some components, including this unit, should be turned off and in the stanby mode before entering a set-up code. 2 4 Example) The 3 digit set-up codes for the Sherwood "Audio" are 001,002, ...(Hint:The correct setup code for this unit is "002".) Enter the 3 digit set-up code aiming the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR on the component. Press the corresponding DEVICE and the MUTE buttons simultaneously. Then "SET" appears on the LCD of the remote control for 20 seconds. Your component will be turned off when the correct set-up code is entered.(Example) In case of this unit, this will be turned on,(refer to the above step1)) Continue to enter the corresponding codes until your component is turned off. If "SET" disappears, start from the step 3 again. Operate the component using the corresponding function buttons on the remote control such as POWER, OFF, CH and VOL buttons, etc. 5 Press the corresponding DEVICE button to store the set -up code. 6 Then PASS will flicker on the LCD. If any of the buttons do not perform as they should, start from step 1 again and enter the next set-up code. Notes:Some audio and video components have separate buttons for POWER ON/OFF. In this case, press the corresponding DEVICE(or POWER for this unit only) button to turn the component ON and press the POWER(or OFF for this unit only) button to turn the component OFF. If there is no correct set-up code or if the Manufacturer/Brand for your component is not listed in "Set-Up Code Tables" in the operating manual of this remote control, please use the "Auto Search Method" on page 10 in the operating manual of this remote control. Although each set-up code is designed to work with many different modes, certain codes may not work with some models. (Also, certain codes may only operate some of the functions available on a given model.) 7 Repeat the above steps 1 to 6 for each of your other components. 12 Note: Before operating this pre amplifier with the supplied remote control, refer to "Universal Remote Control" on page 9 for details about operation. LISTENING TO A PROGRAM Select the desired input source. Before operation enter the standby mode. POWER ON/OFF 1 TA P E 2 M O N I T O R INPUT SELECTOR or The STANDBY button lights up in red. This means that the unit is connected to the AC outlet and a small amonut of current is retained to support the memorized contents and operation readiness. To switch the power off, push the POWER switch again. Then the power is cut off and the STANDBY button goes off. In the standby mode, to turn the power on. STANDBY CD PLAYER ( Op t ) DIGITAL or ANALOG input DTS SURROUND mode Input source Each time the INPUT SELECTOR knob is rotated, the input source changes as follows: PHONO TUNER CD PLAYER (frequency display) AUX/TV VIDEO3 VIDEO2 TAPE 1 VIDEO1 DVD PLAYER LD PLAYER Each time the VCR1 button on the remote control is pressed, the input source changes as follows: VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 or or The STANDBY button lights up in green and the unit is turned on and enters the operating mode. In the standby mode, if the INPUT SELECTOR button is pressed on the remote control, the unit is turned on automatically and the desired input is selected. In the operating mode, to enter the standby mode. STAND B Y When the TAPE 2 MONITOR button is set to on and TAPE 2 MONITOR button on the front panel lights up in green, other inputs can not be heard from the speakers. To listen to a input source other than TAPE 2 MONITOR, be sure to set the TAPE 2MONITOR button to off. TAPE 2 MONITOR function You can connect either a tape deck or a graphic equalizer to the unit's TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks. When listening to the component connected to these jacks,set the TAPE 2 MONITOR button to on. If you connect a 3-head tape deck, you can listen to the sound being recorded during recording, instead of the source sound. For further details, refer to the operating instructions of the component connected. When selecting the 6-CH DIRECT inputs as desired. 6-CH DIRECT 6-CH DIRECT or The 6 separate analog signals from 6-CH decoder connected to this unit pass through the tone(bass,treble) and volume circuits only and directly transfer to the LINE OUTS of this unit.(In case that the TAPE 2 MONITOR button is set to on, the TAPE 2 MONITOR button is automatically set to off.) Press the 6-CH DIRECT button again to cancel the 6-CH direct function. These 6 separate analog signals can be heard only, not recorded. The STANDBY button lights up in red. 13 ENGLISH ENGLISH When CD, DVD, LD or AUX/TV is selected as input source Select the digital (or the analog) input connected as desired. Adjust the (overall) volume. 4 MASTER VOLUME 2 D I G I TA L I N P U T or DOWN UP Each time this button is pressed, the corresponding input is selected as follows. When a digital input is selected, the DIGITAL INPUT button lights up in green. ­ In the DTS mode. Opt(ical) Coax(ial) To mute the sound. 5 Opt(ical) Coax(ial) "MUTE" will flicker. To resume the previous sound level, press it again. To listen with the headphones. ­ In the Dolby Digital mode:Not available for CD (RF:LD PLAYER only) To play back the laser disc encoded into the Dolby Digital format in the Dolby Digital mode, you should select the RF input as the desired digital input. ­ In the normal stereo or a surround mode other than the DTS and Dolby Digital modes. Opt(ical) Coax(ial) To listen to Dolby Digital program source in the 2-CH downmix mode, in the stereo mode, the corresponding digital input (LD player : RF) should be selected. (For details, refer to "Downmixing into 2 front channels" on page 21) Notes : When the selected optical or coaxial digital input is not connected, the selected "Opt" or "Coax"will flicker, meaning no sound.(Refer to "Select the desired surround mode" on page 17.) When the DTS or the Dolby Digital mode is selected, the component connected to the selected digital input can be heard regardless of the selected input source. Operate the selected component for play back. 6 PHONES When the headphones are plugged, the sound from the speakers is cut off. When listening to DTS or Dolby Digital program source in the DTS or the Dolby Digital mode, if the headphones are plugged, it enters the 2-CH downmix mode automatically. (For details, refer to "Downmixing into 2 front channels" on page 21) 3 When playing back the program sources with surround sound, refer to "ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND" on page17. 14 Adjusting the tone (bass and treble) Enter the tone mode. At the desired channel mode, adjust the tone as desired 7 TEST TONE 8 BASS FLAT or Each time this button is pressed, the corresponding channel is selected and shown for 3 seconds as follows; "Front Tone Mode" "Center Tone Mode" "Fr/Cen Tone Mode" The Fr(ont)/Cen(ter) channel mode can be selected when the bass and the treble of the front and the center channels are all adjusted to the flat level(0 dB). TREBLE At the Fr(ont)/Cen(ter) channel mode, the bass or the treble of the front and center channels can be adjusted together. If the TONE FLAT button is pressed, the bass and the treble of the selected channel are all adjusted to the flat level (0 dB). If the tone display disappears, start from the step 7 again. Note : Extreme settings at high volume may damage your speakers. To listen to a program source without the tone effect. 9 TONE DIRECT The TONE DIRECT button lights up in green and the sound that bypasses the tone circuitry will be heard. To cancel the tone direct function, press this button again. 15 ENGLISH SURROUND SOUND ENGLISH This unit incorporates a sophisticated Digital Signal Processor that allows you to create optimum sound quality and sound atmosphere in your personal Home Theater. Surround modes This unit has 8 different surround modes to allow you to enjoy surround sound with various program sources: DTS , DOLBY DIGITAL, DOLBY PRO LOGIC, DOLBY 3 STEREO, THEATER, HALL,STADIUM,CHURCH. DTS (Digital Theater System) : Allows you to enjoy 5.1 (or 6) discrete channels of high quality digital audio from DTS program sources bearing the " ", " HDS " or "HIGH DEFINITION SURROUND" trade mark such as laser discs, DVD and compact discs, ets. DTS Digital Surround delivers up to 6 channels of transparent audio (which means identical to the original masters) and results in exceptional clarity throughout a true 360° soundfield. "DTS" and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Note: The DTS program sources should be played back in the DTS mode. If not, no sound or the sound like continuous noise will be heard. DOLBY DIGITAL : Allows you to enjoy up to 5.1 channels of digital surround sound from Dolby Digital program sources bearing the trademark such as laser discs. Dolby Digital provides better sound quality, improved dynamic range and great sense of direction, compared with the conventional Dolby surround. Now, you are able to enjoy real Home Theater sound in your home. DOLBY PRO LOGIC : This unit incorporates the Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder which has the same functions for playback as movie theaters and gives a theater - like experience in your home, naturally reproducing the audio DOLBY SURROUND sound field. Use with Dolby Pro Logic program sources bearing the trademark such as video cassette tapes or laser discs. DOLBY 3 STEREO : Combining the rear speaker signal with that of the front speakers allows you to enjoy a regenerated sound field which has comparatively more presence and a more expansive feeling from the 3 front channels (front L,front R and center speakers) than that of ordinary stereo regeneration. Use with Dolby program sources bearing the trademark. DOLBY SURROUND · Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", " Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. THEATER : This mode provides the effect of being in a movie theater when watching a movie source that has a stereo sound track. HALL : This mode provides the ambience of a concert hall for classical music sources such as orchestral, chamber music or an instrumental solo. STADIUM : This mode provides the expansive sound field. For music sources like a rock concert, you will feel as if you were actually at the live concert. For sports programs such as a baseball game, you can enjoy a powerful sound, thus obtaining the true stadium effect. CHURCH: This mode provides the ambience of a church for baroque, string orchestral and choral group music. Delay time When the center speaker or the rear speakers is (are) closer to the listener than the front speakers, the sound from the center speaker or the rear speakers can arrive at the listener's ear earlier than the sound from the front speakers. In this case, the imaging is not as sharp and stable as it could be. For audible improvement, the sound from center speaker can be delayed with the center delay time setting so that the sound from the front and the center speakers will be heard at the same time and the sound from the rear speakers can be also delayed with the rear delay time setting so that the sound from the front and the rear speakers will be heard at the same time. The optimum delay time will be different according to the room size and the acoustic properties. It is recommended that you try different times to obtain the best effect. · It is adjustable in the Dolby Digital and the Dolby Pro Logic modes only.(For details, refer to "In Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic mode, adjusting delay times of the speakers" on page 20.) 16 Speaker placement To obtain the best surround sound effect in your home, place the speakers as follows; Front speakers : Place each front speaker about 1m (40 ) from the TV set. Center speaker : Place the center speaker either above or below the TV set to assure good visualization of center channel program. Rear speakers : Place the rear speakers approximately 1m (40 ) above the ear level of a seated listener directly to the left or right of the main listening position or at the same height but slightly behind the main position. Subwoofer : Place the powered subwoofer by a wall or corner of the room for best sound. The ideal surround system consists of all the speakers listed above. The ideal DTS Digital Surround system uses full range speakers for all positions including both front speakers, both rear speakers and the center speaker. However, if you don't have a center speaker, a subwoofer or rear speakers, select the best possible surround mode with the available speakers. Note: To avoid interference with the TV picture, use only magnetically shielded center and front speakers. ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Surround sound effect will not work properly if the signal passes through a graphic equalizer. Please refer to your equalizer operating instructions for guidance on switching off (or defeating) the equalizer. Select the desired surround mode. When selecting a surround mode among the Dolby 3 Stereo, Theater, Hall, Stadium and Church modes. 1 DTS When selecting the DTS mode, the Dolby Digital mode or the Dolby Pro Logic mode. DSP MODE or DI GI TAL PRO-LOGIC or The DTS mode is available only for DVD,LD, AUX/TV and CD as input source. The Dolby Digital mode is available only for DVD, LD and AUX/TV as input source. To enjoy the DTS mode or the Dolby Digital mode, be sure that the program source and the corresponding digital input is selected. If not, no sound will be heard. When LDP is selected, only the RF digital input will work in the Dolby Digital mode. (Refer to "When CD, DVD, LD or AUX/TV is selected as input source" on page 14.) When some Dolby Digital program sources encoded into 2 channel format is played in the Dolby Digital mode, "DD + Pro Logic" is displayed. Each time the DSP mode button or the SURROUND MODE button is pressed, the surround mode changes as follows; (DTS Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic) Dolby 3 Stereo Hall Theater (Stereo) Church Stadium "( )":Remote control only. When canceling the surround mode for normal stereo operation. STEREO or 17 ENGLISH ENGLISH Adjusting the speaker settings Adjusting the settings of front, center, rear speakers and subwoofer connected. If the speaker setting is adjusted to "Small", the low range bass sound of the channel(s) is redirected to the subwoofer or the front channels and if the speaker setting is adjusted to "None", the sound of the channel(s) is redirected to other channels. Press the SPEAKER MODE button for more than 2 seconds to enter the front speaker mode. Select the desired front speaker mode. 3 ADJUST 2 Each time this button is pressed,the front speaker mode changes and flickers for 5 seconds as follow; Large : When using the relatively large front speakers SPEAKER MODE The front speaker mode is displayed. Memorize the desired front speaker mode while it flickers. SPEAKER MODE (full range speakers). Small : When using the relatively small front speakers (which cannot reproduce the low range bass sounds deeply). Select the desired center speaker mode. 4 5 Each time this button is pressed, the center speaker mode changes and flickers for 5 seconds as follows; ADJUST The desired front speaker mode is memorized and then it enters the center speaker mode. If the front speaker display disappears, start from the above step 2 again. In Theater, Hall, Stadium, Church mode, it will enter the rear speaker mode directly, this means the center speaker mode can not be selected. In normal stereo mode, it will enter the subwoofer mode directly, this means the center and the rear speaker modes can not be selected. Memorize the desired center speaker mode while it flickers. Large :When using a relatively large center speaker (full range speaker). Small :When using a relatively small center speaker (which cannot reproduce the low range bass sounds deeply). None :When not using a center speaker. Only in the Dolby Digital or the Dolby Pro Logic mode, the "None" mode can be selected. Select the desired rear speaker mode. 6 7 SPEAKER MODE Each time this button is pressed, the rear speaker mode changes and flickers for 5 seconds as follows; (full range speakers). ADJUST Large :When using the relatively large rear speakers The desired center speaker mode is memorized and then it enters the rear speaker mode. In Dolby 3 Stereo mode, it will enter the subwoofer mode directly, this means the rear speaker mode can not be selected. If the center speaker display disappears, start from the above step 2 again. Small :When using the relatively small rear speakers (which cannot reproduce the low range bass sounds deeply). None :When not using the rear speakers. Only in the Dolby Digital or the Dolby Pro Logic mode, the "None" mode can be selected. 18 8 Memorize the desired rear speaker mode while it flickers. Select the desired subwoofer mode. 9 SPEAKER MODE The desired rear speaker mode is memorized and then it enters the subwoofer mode. If the rear speaker display disappears, start from the above step 2 again. Each time this button is pressed, the subwoofer mode changes and flickers for 5 seconds as follows; Yes No : When using a subwoofer : When not using a subwoofer. In case that the front speaker mode is set to "Small", the subwoofer mode is automatically set to "Yes". Memorize the desired subwoofer mode while it flickers. Checking the speaker setting SPEAKER MODE SPEAKER MODE If the subwoofer display disappears, start from the above step 2 again. Each time this button is pressed briefly, the corresponding speaker settings are displayed in turn. Adjusting each channel level Select the desired channel. Adjust the level of the selected channel as desired. CH SELECTOR or LEVEL or Each time this button is pressed, the corresponding channel is selected and shown for 3 seconds as follows; Front L Center Front R Rear R Rear L Sub Wfr · If the channel display disappears, start from the above step 11 again. According to the surround mode or the speaker setting(None or No), center, rear or subwoofer channel will not be selected. Repeat the above steps 11 and 12 to adjust other channel levels. 19 ENGLISH ADJUST In DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo mode ENGLISH In these modes, the volume level of each channel can be adjusted easily with the test tone function. Enter the test tone mode. Do the steps 11 to 13 in"Adjusting each channel level" until the sound level of each speaker is heard to be equally loud. Cancel the test tone function. or TEST TONE or TEST TONE The test tone will be heard from the speaker of each channel for 2 seconds as follows; In the DTS and the Dolby Digital modes Front R Rear R Rear L Front L Center Sub Wfr In the Dolby Pro Logic mode Front R Rear R Rear L Front L Center In the Dolby 3 Stereo mode Front R Front L Center When the speaker setting is set to the "None" or "No" mode, the test tone of the corresponding channel is not available. In Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic mode, adjusting delay times of the speakers When the distances from the prime listening position to front left, center, front right and rear (left and right) speakers are same, the basic settings are as follows according to either the Dolby Digital or the Dolby Pro Logic mode; - In the Dolby Digital mode Center delay time : 0 ms, Rear delay time : 0 ms - In the Dolby Pro Logic mode. Rear delay time : 15 ms If the center or the rear speaker(s) is (are)not at the same distance from the prime listening position as the front speakers, increase or decrease the center delay time by 1 ms for every about 30 Cm (1 foot) it is closer or farther away and increase or decrease the rear delay time by 5 ms for every about 1~1.5 m (3~5 feet) it is closer or farther away. Check the delay time to be adjusted. or DELAY TIME The delay time will be displayed for 5 seconds. Only in the Dolby Digital mode, the center delay time can be adjusted and the corresponding delay time is flikering. 20 Adjust the delay time.