User manual SHERWOOD R-945

Introduction 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 receiver 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 FOR U.S.A. AND CANADA 120 V 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 correspondante de la prise et poussre jusqu'au fond. FOR EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA ............230 V/240 V 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. 3 ENGLISH System Connections Do not connect the receiver to the wall AC outlet when plugging and unplugging connection cords. Be sure to connect the white RCA pin cords to the L (left) and the red RCA pin cords to the R (right) jacks when making 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 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. Caution: When listening to AM broadcasts in a surround mode without an AM antenna, digital noise can be heard. Should this happen, connect an AM antenna. Make connections firmly and correctly. If not, it can cause loss of sound, noise or damage to the receiver. 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. ENGLISH 4 Caution: The Coaxial Digital Input LED may stay illuminated even after a digital signal is removed from the input. Turning off the receiver will re-set this indicator and allow it to properly report the signal status at the input. 5 ENGLISH ENGLISH 6 Front Panel Controls AVT-686 ENGLISH 7 Universal Remote Control Notes:For enhanced Universal Remote Programming instructions and product identification codes, please refer to the RNC-100 operating manual inclosed with RNC-100 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 receiver on your monitor TV and to operate this receiver by moving an arrow that appears on the screen of your monitor TV. Sherwood mode: Allows you to operate this receiver, 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 the non-Sherwood audio and video components. Notes: The set-up code for each component should be entered before operation. For set-up codes(product indentification codes), please refer to "Set-Up Code Tables" in the operating manual of this remote control. Some operation buttons have different functions according to each operation mode. Be sure to set the remote control to the correct mode before operation. ENGLISH This section explains the basic functions for Sherwood or OSD mode. For 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 next page. 8 FUNCTION TABLE of the NUMBERED BUTTONS. (for receiver) Button symbols SUBWOOFER LEVEL DOWN REPEAT A B DECK SELECTOR A SUBWOOFER LEVEL UP INTRO SCAN DECK SELECTOR B CENTER LEVEL UP PAUSE PAUSE CENTER LEVEL DOWN STOP STOP REAR LEVEL DOWN BACKWARD SKIP REWIND REAR LEVEL UP 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. The TV/OFF and the CH buttons may not be available for this receiver. 9 ENGLISH Conponent control selection buttons ENGLISH 1 2 3 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. Press the DEVICE button on the remote control corresponding to the component you want to operate. Press the button corresponding to the operation you want while aiming the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR on the component. When operating a Sherwood CD player or tape deck using the system remote control, aim the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR on this receiver. 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 reentering. 1 Remove the cover. 2 Load 4 AAA 1.5V batteries matching the polarity. ENTERING A SET-UP CODE Before operating audio and video components using the remote control supplied with this receiver, the set-up code for each component should 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. 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 Example) When entering the set-up code for this receiver, turn on this receiver. Press the corressponding DEVICE and the MUTE buttons simultaneously. 2 4 Example) The 3 digit set-up codes for the Sherwood "Audio" are 001,002, ...(Hint:The correct setup code for this receiver is "001".) Enter the 3 digit set-up code aiming the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR on the component. 3 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. Continue to enter the corresponding codes until your component turns 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, CH and VOL buttons, etc. If any of the buttons do not perform as they should, start from step 1 again to 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 button to turn the component ON and press the POWER 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.) 5 Press the corresponding DEVICE button to store the set -up code. 6 Then PASS will flicker on the LCD. 7 Repeat the above steps 1 to 6 for each of your other components. 11 ENGLISH Operations Note: Before operating this receiver with the supplied remote control, refer to "Universal Remote Controls" on page 8 for details about operation. ENGLISH LISTENING TO A PROGRAM Turn the power on. Select the desired input source. 1 3 Each time the POWER button is pressed, the receiver is turned on to enter the operationg mode or off to enter the standby mode. In the standby mode, if the INPUT SELECTOR button is pressed on the remote control, the receiver is turned on automatically and the desired input is selected. In the standby mode, the STANDBY indicator lights up. This means that the receiver is not disconnected from the AC outlet and a small amount of current is retained to support the memorized contents and operation readiness. Switch the speakers on. 2 Then sound can be heard from the speakers connected to the speaker terminals. When using the headphone for private listening, press the SPEAKER switch again to switch the speakers off. Each time the INPUT SELECTOR/INDEX knob is rotated, the input source changes as follows: PHONO TUNER CD PLAYER TAPE 1 (frequency display) AUX/TV VCR1 LD PLAYER DVD When the TAPE 2 MONITOR button is set to on and "TAPE 2M" indicator lights up, 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 receiver'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 the AUX/TV is selected as input source Select the front AUX or the rear TV. If the front AUX is selected, the FRONT AUX indicator lights up. 12 Select the digital (or the analog) input connected as desired. Each time this button is pressed, the corresponding input is selected as follows; In the DTS mode OPTICAL COAXIAL ­ In the Dolby Digital(AC-3) mode:Not available for CD (RF:LDP only) OPTICAL COAXIAL To play back the laser disc encoded the Dolby Digital(AC3) format in the Dolby Digital(AC-3) 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(AC-3) modes. OPTICAL COAXIAL ANALOG When LDP as input source and the normal stereo mode are selected respectively, the RF input should be selected to play back the laser disc encoded the Dolby Digital(AC-3) mode in the 2-CH downmix mode. When playing back Dolby Digital(AC-3) program sources in the normal stereo mode, it enters the 2-CH downmix mode automatically, not the normal stereo opertion.(For details, refer to "Downmixing into 2 fornt channels" on page 18.) Notes : When the selected optical or coaxial digital input is not connected, the selected DIGITAL INPUT indicator is flickering, mening no sound.(Refer to "Select the desired surround mode" on page 15.) When the DTS or Dolby Digital(AC-3) mode is selected, the component connected to the selected digital input can be heard. Operate the selected component for playback. Adjust the subwoofer level. 8 It is adjustable only when a powered subwoofer is connected and the subwoofer is set to YES . (Refer to Adjusting the speaker settings" on page 16 ) To increase the bass sound. 9 Press it again to cancel. To mute the sound. 4 5 When playing back the program sources with surround sound, refer to Enjoying surround sound" on page 15. Adjust the (overall) volume. "MUTE" will flicker. To resume the previous sound level, press it again. To listen with the headphones. Adjust the tone (bass and treble). 6 Note : Extreme settings at high volume may damage your speakers. Ensure that the SPEAKER ON/OFF switch is set to off. 13 ENGLISH When CD, DVD, LDP or AUX/TV is selected as input source 7 Adjust the stereo balance between the left and the right channels. SURROUND SOUND ENGLISH The R-945 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 receiver has 8 different surround modes to allow you to enjoy surround sound with various program sources: DTS , DOLBY DIGITAL(AC-3), 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 DIGITAL SURROUND : "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, it will sound like continuous noise. DOLBY DIGITAL(AC-3) : Allows you to enjoy up to 5.1 channels of digital surround sound from Dolby Digital(AC-3) program sources bearing the trademark such as laser discs. Dolby Digital(AC-3) 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 receiver 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 sound field. Use with Dolby Pro Logic program sources trademark such as video cassette tapes or laser discs. bearing the 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. · 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 The sound heard in a place such as a concert hall or a movie theater consists of the direct sound that reaches our ears directly from the sound source and the reflected sound that is indirectly reflected off from walls, floor and ceilling. The reflected sound reaches our ears slightly later than the direct sound. The delay time is the time difference between the direct sound and the reflected sound. 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(AC-3) and the Dolby Pro Logic modes only. 14 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 above the ear level of a seated listener on the direct left and right of them or slightly behind. Subwoofer : Place the powered subwoofer by a wall or corner of the room for best sound. The ideal surround system needs all the speakers listed above and to accurately reproduce DTS Digital Surround, center and rear speakers as well as front speakers should be full range speakers. 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. 1 When selecting the DTS mode, the Dolby Digital (AC-3) mode or the Dolby Pro Logic mode. When selecting a surround mode among the Dolby 3 stereo, Theater, Hall, Stadium and Church modes. When the DTS mode is selected, the DTS indicator on the button lights up. The Dolby Digital (AC-3) mode is available only for DVD, LDP and AUX/TV as input source. The DTS mode is available only for DVD,LDP, AUX/TV and CD as input source. To enjoy the DTS mode or the Dolby Digital (AC-3) 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, the RF digital input will work only in the Dolby Digital(AC-3) mode. (Refer to "When CD, DVD, LDP or AUX/TV is .....selected as input source" on page 13.) Each time the SURROUND MODE button is pressed, the surround mode changes as follows; "( )" : Remote control only. When canceling the surround mode for normal stereo operation. 15 ENGLISH ENGLISH Adjusting the speaker settings Adjusting the settings of the center speaker, rear speakers and subwoofer connected. Press the SPEAKER MODE button for more than 2 seconds to enter the center speaker mode. Select the desired rear speaker mode. 5 2 Each time this button is pressed,the rear speaker mode changes and flickers as follows; In THEATER, HALL, STADIUM, CHURCH or normal stereo mode, it will enter the subwoofer mode directly. Select the desired center speaker mode. YES : When using the rear speakers. NO : When not using the rear speakers. 3 Each time this button is pressed, the center speaker mode changes and flickers as follows; LARGE :When using a relatively large center speaker. SMALL :When using a relatively small center speaker. NONE :When not using a center speaker. 6 Memorize the desired rear speaker mode while it flickers. In the DTS mode or the Dolby 3 Stereo mode, the NONE mode can not be selected. (For details, refer to"SURROUND SOUND" on page 14.) Memorize the desired center speaker mode while it flickers. The desired rear speaker mode is memorized and then it enters the subwoofer mode. If the rear speaker display goes off, repeat again from the above step 2. Select the desired subwoofer mode. 4 7 Each time this button is pressed,the subwoofer mode changes and flickers as follows; YES : When using a subwoofer. NO : When not using a subwoofer. The desired center speaker mode is memorized and then it enters the rear speaker mode in the Dolby Digital(AC-3) mode. In normal stereo mode and other surround modes except for Dolby Digital(AC-3) mode, it enters the subwoofer mode directly. If the center speaker display goes off, repeat again from the above step 2. 16 8 Memorize the desired subwoofer mode while it flickers. Adjust the volume levels of the speakers until they all sound equally loud. If the subwoofer display goes off, repeat again from the above step 2. The rear L and R volume levels are adjusted respectively during the test tone function and all together while enjoying surround sounds. Checking the speaker setting Cancel the test tone function. Each time this button is pressed briefly, the setting of the center speaker, the rear speakers or the subwoofer is displayed. Check the delay time to be adjusted. In DTS, Dolby Digital(AC -3), Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo mode Press the TEST TONE button to adjust the volume level of each speaker. 9 Test tone will be heard form each speaker for 2 seconds each as follows; FRONT L CENTER FRONT R REAR R REAR L SUB · The delay time will be displayed for 5 seconds. · In Dolby Digital(AC-3) mode, the corresponding delay time will be flickering. · The center delay time can be adjustable only in Dolby Digital(AC-3) mode. · The rear delay time can be adjustable only in Dolby Digital(AC-3) and Dolby Pro Logic modes. The test tone will be heard from the subwoofer only when subwoofer is set to "YES" in the DTS mode and the Dolby Digital(AC-3) mode. Test tone is not heard from rear speakers in Dolby 3 Stereo mode. Test tone is not heard from the speaker of which the setting is adjusted to the NONE or the NO mode. 17 ENGLISH Adjuet the delay time. In THEATER, HALL, STADIUM or CHURCH Mode Adjust the volume level of the rear speakers relative to that of the front speakers. ENGLISH 9 Each time this button is pressed, the delay time changes in regular intervals. If the delay time disappears, start from the step 12 again. Memorize the delay time. Downmixing into 2 front channels This function can be operated only when playing back the Dolby Digital(AC-3) program sources. During playback in the Dolby Digital(AC-3) mode, press the STEREO button. In Dolby Pro Logic mode, the rear delay time can be memorized without pressing the DELAY TIME button. In Dolby Digital(AC-3) mode, repeat the above steps 13 and 14 to adjust the rear delay time. " DIGITAL" and "ST" indicators light up, meaning it enters the 2-CH downmix mode, and then the 5 discrete channels (front L, center,front R, rear L and rear R) are mixed down to 2 front channels. When playing back the Dolby Digital(AC-3) program sources in the normal stereo mode, it enters the 2-CH downmix mode automatically. When the settings of the center and rear speakers are adjusted to the NONE and NO modes respectively in the Dolby Digital(AC-3) mode, if playing back the Dolby Digital (AC-3) program sources, it can also enter the 2-CH downmix mode. When playback is stopped or interrupted, etc., the 2-CH downmix mode is not canceled but " DIGITAL" and "ST"indicators goes off. To cancel the 2-CH downmix mode, select the desired surround mode. 18 LISTENING Select the tuner. TO RADIO Manual tuning Manual tuning is useful when you already know the frequency of the desired transmitter. Press TUNING or repeatedly until the right frequency has been reached. 1 3 Select the desired band. Frequency direct tuning Enter the frequency direct tuning mode. 2 3 BAND FREQUENCY Each time this button is pressed, the band is changed to FM or AM. When pressing the BAND button without selecting the TUNER, the tuner will be selected automatically. Auto tuning Press TUNING second. or for more than 0.5 3 4 Enter the frequency within 7 seconds for each digit. Then AUTO appears on the display. 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. Examples) FM 89.10MHz : FM 100.70 MHz : AM 890 kHz : AM 1030 kHz : In FM band, If "1" is pressed on the first dight, "10" is entered. With the numeric button on the remote control, you can also enter the frequency. In each digit, if it elapses 7 seconds, press the FREQUENCY DIRECT button again to enter the frequency. 19 ENGLISH Presetting radio stations ENGLISH You can store up to 30 preferred stations in the memory. Tune in the desired station with auto or manual tuning, etc. Listening to FM stereo broadcasts While listening to FM broadcasts. 3 4 Press the MEMORY/ENTER button. Each time this button is pressed, the FM mode changes as follows; Stereo mode : "ST" lights up Mono mode : "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 "MEMORY" is flickering for 5 seconds. Enter a preset number (1~30). 5 Examples) For "3" : Scanning preset stations in sequence For "15" : 1 The receiver will start scanning the stations in the preset sequence and each station is received for 5 seconds. The station has now been stored in the memory A stored frequency is erased from the memory by storing another frequency in its place. If "MEMORY" goes off, press the MEMORY/ENTER button again to enter a preset number. Tuning to preset stations Press the desired preset number. At the desired station, press this button again to stop scanning. 2 Example) For "3" : For "15" : 2 MEMORY BACKUP FUNCTION The following items, set before the receiver is turned off, are memorized. · INPUT SELECTOR settings · VCR 1 REC SELECTOR settings · Surround mode settings · Preset stations · Video labels, etc. Note:If the electricity fails or the AC input cord is disconnected for about 2 weeks, they are all cleared. So you should memorize them again. When pressing the numeric buttons on the front panel without selecting the TUNER, the tuner will be selected automatically and the preset station will be tuned in. 20 AUDIO RECORDING · The digital signals from the optical, coaxial or RF digital input can be heard but cannot be recorded. Recording with TAPE 1 Recording with TAPE 2 MONITOR 1 Select the desired input as recording source except for TAPE1 and TAPE 2 MONITOR. 1 Select the desired input as recording source except for TAPE 2 MONITOR. Be sure that the TAPE 2 MONITOR indicator goes off. Set the TAPE 2 MONITOR button to on. 2 3 Start recording on the tape deck connected to TAPE 1. 2 Start play on the desired input. 3 4 Start recording on the tape deck connected to TAPE 2 MONITOR. Start play on the desired input. When the TAPE 1 is selected as recording source, dubbing will start from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2 MONITOR. It is not possible to dub from TAPE 2 MONITOR to TAPE 1. For tape 2 monitor function, refer to TAPE 2 MONITOR function on page 12. 21 ENGLISH RECORDING WITH VCR1 ENGLISH · The digital signals from the optical, coaxial or RF digital input can be heard but cannot be recorded. Dubbing from video components to VCR 1 Example) When dubbing from LD player to VCR 1 Select LDP as program source. Listening to other audio inputs during dubbing Example) When listening to CD during dubbing from LDP to VCR 1. Select CD as the program source being enjoyed. 1 1 PROGRAM SOURCE being enjoyed. Select LDP as recording source. Select LDP as recording source. 2 RECORDING SOURCE Each time this button is pressed, the recording source changes as follows; DVD LDP AUX SOURCE 2 Start recording on the VCR 1. 3 Start play on the LDP. Start recording on the VCR 1. 3 Start play on the LDP. 4 Start play on the CDP. 4 The audio and video signals from LDP will be dubbed onto the tape in VCR 1 and you can enjoy LDP on the TV set and from the speakers. 5 The audio and video signals from LDP will be dubbed onto the tape in VCR 1 and you can listen to CD. 22 Enjoying other video inputs during dubbing Example) When viewing DVD on the TV set and hearing its sound from the speakers during dubbing from LDP to VCR 1. Select DVD as the program source. Dubbing and enjoying the audio and video signals separately Example) When dubbing and enjoying LD video signal and CD audio signal. Select "SOURCE". 1 1 Select LDP as video source within 5 seconds. 2 Select LDP as recording source. 2 Start recording on the VCR 1. Memorize it within 5 seconds. 3 Start play on the LDP. 3 4 Start play on the DVD. Select CD as audio source within 5 seconds. 4 5 The audio and video signals from LDP will be dubbed onto the tape in VCR 1 and you can enjoy DVD. 23 ENGLISH Start recording on the VCR 1. Memorize it within 5 seconds. ENGLISH 5 VIDEO SOURCE AUDIO SOURCE 6 Start play on the LDP. 7 Start play on the CDP. In the above step, if 5 seconds elapses, repeat again from the step 1. 8 The audio signal from CDP and the video signal from LDP will be dubbed onto the tape in VCR 1 and you can enjoy them on the TV set and from the speakers. OTHER FUNCTIONS 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. Compressing the dynamic range (Dolby Digital (AC-3) mode only) This function compresses the dynamic range of previously specified parts of the Dolby Digital (AC-3) 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. Each time this button is pressed, the sleep time changes as follows ; 10 20 30 60 90 OFF Unit : Minutes Then the DYNAMIC RANGE indicator lights up. Press again to cancel. In some Dolby Digital(AC-3) softwares, this function may not be used. When the sleep time is selected, all display panels of Sherwood components connected by the DIGILINK are dimly lit. Checking the brightness of the fluorescent displays 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 dim OFF In the display OFF mode, when any button is pressed, the receiver switches to the display ON mode. 24 Entering video labels This function can be operated only on video input sources such as DVD, LDP, VCR 1 and AUX/TV. Select the desired video input source to enter its label. 5 1 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to memorize the rest of up to 8 characters. Note:All 9 charcters must be memorized. Rectifying or clearing a video label Select the desired video input source to be rectified or cleared. 1 2 Press the VIDEO LABELS button for more than 2 seconds. 2 3 Select the first character of the video label while the digit is flickering. Repeat the steps 2~5 in "Entering video labels" procedure. To clear a video label, make a blank on each digit, then the video label is cleared and its factory video input source will be displayed. Each time the INPUT SELECTOR/INDEX knob is rotated, the characters changes as follows ; 26 Capital Letters : A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P QRSTUVWXYZ 10 Arabic Numerals : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 9 Special Marks : Memorize it within 6 seconds. 4 If the MEMORY/ENTER button is pressed for more than 2 seconds on the character, a dot( ) will appear by the character. If the MEMORY/ENTER button is pressed without selecting the desired character, the digit will be blank. If 6 seconds elapses, repeat again from the step 2. 25 ENGLISH Using the OSD This receiver incorporates an OSD (On screen display) function to provide information about basic operation of this receiver and to simplify the set-up procedures. The OSD function uses a monitor TV connected to this receiver as a display and has two kinds of display modes such as current status display and menu screen. Notes: When a monitor TV is connected to this receiver with the S-VIDEO cord, the OSD function is not available. If any on screen display is shown on the monitor TV while recording with VCR, the on screen display is not recorded. If the OSD button is pressed for more than 3 seconds, the present color system is shown on the fluorescent display. If it is different from yours, press the OSD button briefly to change to the NTSC color system and the MEMORY/ENTER button to memorize. ENGLISH CURRENT STATUS DISPLAY This mode shows the basic set-ups and the status during the operation of this receiver. The following items will be shown corresponding to each operation mode. The on screen display will automatically disappear in 3 sec. for power on or 10 sec. for other operations. When the power of this receiver is turned on or the OSD button is pressed. AUDIO SOURCE: PHONO VIDEO SOURCE: DVD VCR 1 REC OUT AUDIO: PHONO VIDEO: DVD SURROUND: DOLBY DIGITAL MASTER VOLUME Basic set-up display Whe the OSD button is pressed, the OSD indicator on the button lights up. When the surround (rear, center, subwoofer) levels are adjusted. MASTER VOLUME Volume display When the MUTE button on the remote control is pressed. When the (overal) volume is adjusted MUTE RL:+1 dB RR: -2dB CENTER LEVEL: 0dB SUBWOOFER LEVEL: -10dB Surround level display When the TEST TONE button on the remote control is pressed . Mute display Wen the SLEEP button on the remote control is pressed. TEST TONE FL C FR RL SW RR SLEEP: 90 MIN Sleep display Test tone disply 26 When selecting the desired surround mode or adjusting the delay time. When selecting the desired input sonrce. SURROUND: DOLBY DIGITAL DELAY TIME CENTER: 5 msec REAR: 20 msec Surronnd mode and delay time display AUDIO: PHONO VIDEO: DVD TAPE 2 MON: OFF Input source display MENU SCREEN · This mode is used to set the input selector, the VCR 1 REC selector, the surround mode, the speaker mode and the test tone. ) buttons on the remote The menu screen operation is performed moving an arrow with the CURSOR control ( control. Turn the menu screen on Select the desired menu using the CURSOR UP( )or DOWN ( ) button. 1 MAIN MENU INPUT SELECTOR VCR1 REC SELECTOR SURROUND MODE SPEAKER MODE TEST TONE MENU OFF 2 Confirm your selection. When selecting the INPUT SELECTOR 3 INPUT SELECTOR VIDEO: DVD AUDIO: PHONO TAPE2 MON: OFF GO TO MAIN MENU Then the items of the selected menu displays. 27 ENGLISH When selecting the VCR1 REC SELECTOR When selecting the SURROUND MODE ENGLISH VCR1 REC SELECTOR VIDEO: DVD AUDIO: PHONO SURROUND MODE SURROUND: DOLBY DIGITAL DELAY TIME CENTER: 1 msec REAR: 5 msec GO TO MAIN MENU When selecting the SPEAKER MODE GO TO MAIN MENU When selecting the TEST TONE MODE SPEAKER MODE CENTER: LARGE REAR:YES SUBWOOFER: OFF TEST TONE RR:+1dB RL: 0dB CENTER:0dB SUBW: -5dB FL C FR RL SW RR GO TO MAIN MENU Select the desired item using the CURSOR UP( )or DOWN ( ) button and change the conditions of the items using the CURSOR LEFT ( )or RIGHT ( ) button. GO TO MAIN MENU When all the desired conditions have been made, select the " GO TO MAIN MENU" using the CURSOR UP( )or DOWN ( ) button and confirm your selection using the ENTER button. 4 5 Notes: In the SURROUND MODE, when a delay time shows " " indication, it can not be adjusted. In the TEST TONE mode, you can hear the test tone from each speaker using the CURSOR UP( )or DOWN ( ) button as well as the CURSOR LEFT ( )or RIGHT ( ) button. The test tone from a speaker can not be heard corresponding to the surround mode or the speaker setting. Repeat the above steps 2~5 to change the conditions of the items in another menu. Then the MAIN MENU will be displayed. When all the conditions in the desired menu have been made, select the "MENU OFF" using the CURSOR UP( ) or DOWN ( )button and confirm your selection using the ENTER button. 6 7 Then the menu screen will be turned off. 28 Troubleshooting Guide ENGLISH 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 repair the receiver yourself as this will invalidate the guarantee! PROBLEM No power POSSIBLE CAUSE 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 is pressed to ON. Speakers are not switched on. The digital input is not selected correctly Incorrect selection of input source. Incorrect connections between the components. REMEDY Connect 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 ON/OFF switch to ON. Select the digital input correctly. Select the desired input source correctly. Make connections correctly. Select a surround mode. Adjust master volume and rear level. Select a stereo or surround source. Select the desired surround mode. Select the desired surround mode. Adjust master volume and rear level. Connect an antenna. Tune in the desired station frequency. Move 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 otudoor antenna. Keep the receiver away from noise sources. Install an outdoor AM antenna. Replace the batteries. Remove the obstacle. Make proper DIGI LINK connections. No sound No sound from the rear speakers Surround mode is switched off. Master volume and rear level are too low. Monaural source is used. Dolby 3 Stereo mode is selected. DTS,Dolby Digital(AC-3), Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo mode is not selected. Master volume and center level are too low. No antenna is connected. The desired station frequency is not tuned in. 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. 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. Cnotinuous or intermittent hissing noise during AM reception, especially at night. Remote control unit does not operate. Other Sherwood components do not react to remote control commands. A video label cannot be displayed. Noise is caused by motors, fluorescent lamps or lightning, etc. Batteries are not loaded or exhausted. The remote sensor is obstructed. DIGI LINK connections are not made properly. Mulfunction due to external influences such as static electricity, etc. Clear it using To clear a video label" (Refer to "Rectifying or clearing a video label" on page 25) 29 Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Power output, stereo mode, 8 , THD 0.2%, 20 Hz~20 kHz...................................................................................2 100 W Total harmonic distortion, 8 , 100 W, 1 kHz................................................................................................................0.09 % Intermodulation distortion 60 Hz: 7 kHz= 4:1 SMPTE, 8 ,100 W ...........................................................................................................................0.1 % Input sensitivity, 47 k Phono ..............................................................................................................................................................................3.5 mV Line (CD, TAPE, VIDEO) ............................................................................................................................................200 mV Signal to noise ratio, IHF A weighted Phono ...............................................................................................................................................................................72 dB Line (CD, TAPE, VIDEO) ...............................................................................................................................................95 dB Frequency response Line (CD, TAPE, VIDEO), 10 Hz~80 kHz.........................................................................................................+ 0 dB, -3 dB Output level TAPE REC, 2.2 k .......................................................................................................................................................200 mV PRE OUT(Front, center, rear, Subwoofer), 1 k..........................................................................................................950 mV Bass/Treble control, 100 Hz/10 kHz............................................................................................................................. 10 dB Surround mode, only channel driven Front power output, 8 , 1 kHz.................................................................................................................................2 100 W Center power output, 8 , 1 kHz.....................................................................................................................................100 W Rear power output, 8 , 1 kHz..................................................................................................................................2 100 W ENGLISH DIGITAL AUDIO SECTION Sampling frequency ...........................................................................................................................................32,44.1,48 kHz Digital input level Coaxial, 75 ...............................................................................................................................................................0.5 Vp-p Optical, 660 nm ....................................................................................................................................................-15~-21 dBm FM TUNER SECTION Tuning frequency range...................................................................................................................................87.5~107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity, THD 3%, S/N 30 dB ......................................................................................................................11.2 dBf 50 dB quieting sensitivity, mono/stereo ...............................................................................................................15.2/38.2 dBf Signal to noise ratio, 65 dBf, mono/stereo...................................................................................................................70/65 dB Total harmonic distortion, 65 dBf,1 kHz, mono/stereo................................................................................................0.5/0.8% Frequency response, 30 Hz~15 kHz ............................................................................................................................ 1.5 dB Stereo separation, 1 kHz ...................................................................................................................................................50 dB Capture ratio...................................................................................................................................................................1.25 dB IF rejection ratio............................................................................................................................................................. 120 dB AM TUNER SECTION Tuning frequency range ......................................................................................................................................520~1710 kHz Usable sensitivity, 400 mV/m ......................................................................................................................................12.5 mV Signal to noise ratio, 80 dB/m...........................................................................................................................................51 dB Selectivity..........................................................................................................................................................................30 dB GENERAL Power supply ..................................................................................................................................................AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption...............................................................................................................................................................4 A Switched AC outlet ............................................................................................................................ TOTAL 1A, 100W max. Dimensions (W H D) ..............................................................................440 140 380 mm(17-3/8 5-1/2 15 inches) Weight (Net)....................................................................................................................................................16.3 kg(35.9 lbs) Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvements. 30 Set-up Code Tables ENGLISH AUDIO(Receivers, Preamplifiers, Surround processors, etc.) Maker/Brand SHERWOOD SONY SOUNDESIGN SOUNDSTREAM SSI SUMO TAEKWANG TEAC TECHNICS THETA DIGITAL TOSHIBA WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH Set-up codes 001 002 024 038 055 102 103 105 106 018 047 093 101 223 247 248 160 166 015 036 118 068 171 138 005 019 049 081 111 212 122 193 219 178 177 176 136 060 112 051 026 174 253 169 067 173 205 001 143 Maker/Brand ADCOM AIWA AKAI AMC ANAM ANGSTROM ARCAM AUDIO ACCESS AUDIO ALCHEMY AUDIO DESIGN AUDIO MATRIX AUDIO FILE AUDIO TECHNICA B&K BOSE CARVER CASIO CHIRO CINEMA SOUND CITATION CLARION CURTIS MATHES DENON ENLIGHTENED AUDIO FISHER FOSGATE GE GOLDSTAR HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INKEL JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD KRELL KYOCERA LEXICON LINN LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MCINTOSH MCS MERIDIAN MITSUBISHI MONDIAL NAD NAKAMICHI NEC ONKYO OPTIMUS PANASONIC PARASOUND PHILPS PIONEER PROCEED RCA REALISTIC ROTEL SAMSUNG SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP Set-up codes 082 092 225 161 018 104 170 188 202 203 213 211 138 189 125 126 127 128 081 142 141 147 135 084 087 088 089 194 221 011 167 071 134 096 097 070 170 028 053 061 183 201 214 226 180 182 185 076 140 034 148 174 076 002 034 109 215 227 228 229 230 215 099 098 029 047 214 182 180 183 185 062 231 232 056 121 008 231 232 233 254 153 154 020 197 076 058 239 240 241 163 19 1 114 026 065 066 145 146 181 190 197 192 182 207 199 183 150 072 007 120 234 235 236 237 124 137 139 052 165 096 115 004 009 076 056 086 164 152 208 006 028 031040 063 179 217 185 186 238 009 076 079 100 012 013 242 243 204 157 158 186 113 111 244 245 172 176 017 046 064 107 108 218 187 026 041 138 032 195 219 177 129 130 132 037 249 250 251 179 014 033 039 044 045 050 069 159 168 209 116 220 098 198 144 010 048 117 156 067 019 023 056 073 075 078 081 095 074 083 085 016 035 040 048 110 224 210 119 027 047 051 059 151 019 081 191 076 026 057 094 131 174 175 181 184 CD (Compact disc players, Mult.-disc changers, etc.) Maker/Brand ADCOM AIWA AKAI AMC ARCAM AUDIO ACCESS AUDIO FILE AUDIO TECHNICA BSR CALIFORNIA AUDIO CAPETRONIC CARRERA CARVER CASIO CLARINETTE CREEK CROWN DENON EMERSON FISHER FRABA FUNAI GENEXXA GOLDSTAR HAITAI HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INKEL JC PENNY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD KOSS KRELL KYOCERA LOTTE LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MCINTOSH MCS MEMOREX MERIDIAN MGA MISSION MITSUBISHI MITSUMI MODULAIRE MONDIAL NAD