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Sherwood Newcastle R-965 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 R - 965 Audio/Video Receiver...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT 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. WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

  • Page 3: Safety Instruction

    1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS • Introduction READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT SAFETY INSTRUCTION • System Connections • Front Panel Controls | 15 • Universal Remote Controls OPERATING COMPONENTS WITH REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE LOADING BATTERIES ENTERING A SETUP CODE • ROOM 2 Remote Controls REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE LOADING BATTERIES •...

  • Page 5: System Connections

    System Connections • Pleas be certain that this unit is unplugged from the AC outlet before making any connections. • Since different components often have different terminal names, carefully read the operating instructions of the component connected. • Be sure to observe the color coding when connecting audio, video and speaker cords. •...

  • Page 6: Connecting Audio Components

    OSD menu cannot be displayed via MONITOR COMPOSITE OUT. • When sherwood DVD player such as V-768, etc. is connected to the DIGI-LINK jack for system control, you should connect the DVD player to the “ VIDEO 2” jacks of this unit.
  • Page 7 VIDEO 1 Video deck, DVD recorder, etc. COMPONENT AUDIO AUDIO (COMPOSITE) • The jacks of VIDEO 1 / VIDEO 2 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. •...
  • Page 8 • Don’t use other applifications on your PC when playing back through this USB connection. • Sherwood cannot be held responsible for damage to your computer system, software crashes or failures or any other possible computer problems due to this configuration.

  • Page 9: Connecting Preouts

    5. CONNECTING 8CH DIRECT INs • Use these jacks to connect the corresponding analog audio and video outputs of a DVD player or a external decoder, etc. that has 6, 7 or 8 channel audio and video outputs. • In case of 6 or 7 channel outputs, do not connect both of the SURROUND BACK L and R inputs or the SURROUND BACK R input of this unit .

  • Page 10: Connecting Speakers

    7. CONNECTING SPEAKERS FRONT Surround A SURROUND A right SURROUND B Surround B right SURROUND BACK/SW (or "Passive" subwoofer) • 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.

  • Page 11: Speaker Placement

    Speaker placement 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.
  • Page 12 8. CONNECTING SYSTEM CONTROL • Connect this jack to the DIGI LINK jack of the external Sherwood component that uses the DIGI LINK II or III remote control system. 9. CONNECTING DC TRIGGER OUTs • Connect components that need to be triggered by DC under certain conditions as follows : •...
  • Page 13 10. CONNECTING MULTI-ROOM SYSTEM KIT • The multi-room system kit(sold separately ) is essential for operation from a remote location . For information on the multi-room system kit, contact the Xantech corporation at 1-800-843-5465 or www.xantech.com. • IR IN jack allow you to control this receiver from another room with the remote control unit. •...

  • Page 14: Connecting Pc For Upgrades

    For more information on future upgrades and external control, visit the Sherwood web site at www.sherwoodamerica.com or contact your dealer. • Do not disconnect the connection cable while updating the operating software, etc.

  • Page 15: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls • To open the panel door, push gently on the lower third of the panel door. 17 18 1. POWER switch 2. STANDBY button/indicator 3. DECODING MODE button 4. STEREO button 5. DIGITAL/ANALOG button 6. PURE AUDIO button 7.

  • Page 16: Fluorescent Display

    FLUORESCENT DISPLAY DOLBY H DIGITAL EX VIRTUAL DIRECT AUTO PCM PRO LOGIC MPEG PURE ANALOG SL SW SR 1. CHANNEL indicators 2. PCM SIGNAL indicator 3. SURROUND MODE indicators 4. TAPE MONITOR indicator 5. DIRECT indicator 6. STEREO indicator 7. AUTO indicator 8.

  • Page 17: Universal Remote Controls

    Note : • This section explains the basic operations to control this receiver and other Sherwood components with this remote control. For various and convenient functions of this remote control , refer to the operating manual inclosed with this remote control.
  • Page 18 FUNCTION TABLE of the NUMBERED BUTTONS. Device to AUDIO 1("AUD1") be controlled Button (for receiver, "001") symbol POWER ON POWER ON STANDBY STANDBY CHANNEL SELECTOR CH LEVEL/ADJUST UP( ) CH LEVEL/ADJUST UP( ) ADJUST CH LEVEL/ADJUST DOWN( ) CH LEVEL/ADJUST DOWN( ) VOLUME UP( ) VOLUME DOWN( ) MUTE...
  • Page 19 Continued Device to be controlled Button V-768, etc.("001") symbol POWER ON POWER ON STANDBY STANDBY ADJUST MUTE DECODE PLAY FORWARD SKIP REVERSE SKIP FORWARD SEARCH REVERSE SEARCH PAUSE RETURN RETURN STOP STEREO CURSOR CONTROL ENTER DISPLAY DISP OSD/MENU MENU SETUP (Left 1) TITLE (Left 2)

  • Page 20: Operating Components With Remote Control

    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 unit.

  • Page 21: Entering A Setup Code

    DVD player. So, you don’t need to enter its code for each Sherwood component except in such a case that its code does not work.(When entering each setup code for Sherwood CD player and tape deck, do from the below step Turn on the component you want to control.
  • Page 22 Enter the 3 digit setup code aiming the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR on the component. POWER ON STANDBY AUD 1 SAVE EXIT DOWN ENTER MAIN ADJUST MUTE DECODE For "001" : RETURN STEREO OSD/MENU For "102" : DISP RNC-510 •...

  • Page 23: Room 2 Remote Controls

    ROOM 2 Remote Controls This remote control unit is an additional remote control unit for the ROOM 2 source playback only. • You can use the ROOM 2 functions with this remote control unit more conveniently in another room than with the universal remote control unit.

  • Page 24: Operations

    Operations Notes : • Before operating this receiver with the supplied remote control, refer to “ Universal Remote Controls” on page 17 for details about operation. • Before operating this receiver, first set this unit as desired for optimum performance, doing the OSD menu setting procedures.
  • Page 25 When CD, AUX or VIDEO 1~ VIDEO 6 is selected Select the digital or the analog input as desired. STANDBY AUD2 SLEEP DIMM S.A/B ROOM2 SUR.B T.TON PURE PARA. PAGE1 • Each time this button is pressed, the corresponding input is selected as follows: DIGITAL ANALOG •...
  • Page 26 Achieving higher purity of sound quality POWER ON STANDBY AUD2 SLEEP DIMM S.A/B ROOM2 SUR.B T.TON PURE PARA. PAGE1 • Only when playing program sources recorded in either analog stereo or 2 channel PCM format, the pure audio function can be selected. •...

  • Page 27: Surround Sound

    SURROUND SOUND • This receiver incorporates a sophisticated Digital Signal Processor that allows you to create optimum sound quality and sound atmosphere in your personal Home Theater. Surround modes DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround(also called simply DTS) is a multi-channel digital signal format which can handle higher data rates.
  • Page 28 Dolby Pro Logic IIx surround Dolby Pro Logic IIx decodes all stereo (2 channel ) and 5.1 channel sources and extends to 7.1channel surround playback. It delivers the most natural, full range and immersing 7.1 channel listening experience. Dolby Pro Logic IIx surround includes two modes as follows : •...
  • Page 29 For your reference, the sound from each channel can be reproduced according to the surround modes as follows: Channels Modes DTS, DTS 96/24 DTS ES DISCRETE/MATRIX DTS NEO 6: CINEMA/MUSIC DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE/MUSIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MOVIE/MUSIC DOLBY VIRTUAL SPEAKER MPEG...

  • Page 30: Enjoying Surround Sound

    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. Note: Before surround playback, first perform the SPEAKER SETUP procedure, etc. on the OSD menu for optimum performance.
  • Page 31 Continued When canceling the surround mode for normal stereo operation. POWER ON STANDBY MAIN ADJUST MUTE DECODE STEREO RETURN STEREO OSD/MENU DISP RNC-510 2CH downmix mode • This mode allows the multi-channel signals encoded in DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG format to be mixed down into 2 front channels and to be reproduced through only two front speakers or through headphones.
  • Page 32 Continued To listen in a Dolby Headphone mode • The Dolby Headphone function simulates 5.1 channel surround sound, which allows you to enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound through 2 channel headphones, just like listening from 5.1 channel speakers. Note : Only when the HEADPHONE SELECTOR button is set to the speaker off mode, the Dolby Headphone mode can be selected.
  • Page 33 Adjusting each channel level with test tone • The volume level of each channel can be adjusted easily with the test tone function. Note: When speakers are switched off , the test tone function does not work. Enter the test tone mode. POWER ON STANDBY AUD2...
  • Page 34 Adjust the level of the selected channel as desired. STANDBY POWER ON MAIN ADJUST MUTE DECODE RETURN STEREO DOWN OSD/MENU DISP RNC-510 Adjusting the Dolby Pro Logic IIx / Dolby Pro Logic II Music parameters • When selecting either the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode or the Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode depending on whether “S/B CH”...

  • Page 35: Listening To Radio Broadcasts

    LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS Auto tuning Select the tuner. STANDBY AUD1 TUNER VID1 VID2 T.MON VID3 VID4 PHONO VID5 PAGE1 Press the TUNING UP(+) or DOWN(-) button for more than 0.5 second. STANDBY AUD2 SCH.M PTY S MEMO TUNE+ TUNE- PAGE2 Manual tuning •...
  • Page 36 Manual presetting • You can store up to 30 preferred stations in the memory. Tune in the desired station with auto or manual tuning. Note : • When performing manual presetting with the remote control, first be sure to turn off the OSD manu display.
  • Page 37 Listening to FM stereo broadcasts • While listening to FM broadcasts. • Each time this button is pressed, the FM mode changes as follows; Stereo mode : “STEREO” lights up. Mono mode : “STEREO” 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.

  • Page 38: Recording

    RECORDING • The analog signals from the 8 CH DIRECT inputs as well as the digital signals from DIGITAL inputs or USB can be heard but cannot be recorded. • The volume, channel level, tone(bass, treble) settings, etc. have no effect on the recording signals. Recording with TAPE MONITOR Select the desired input as a recording source except TAPE MONITOR.

  • Page 39: Digital Audio Recording With Md Recorder

    Start recording on the component connected to VIDEO 1. DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING WITH MD RECORDER • Only when the OPTICAL or COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT of this receiver is connected to the OPTICAL or COAXIAL DIGITAL IN of the MD recorder or CD recorder, you can enjoy high-quality sound of digital recording without converting the original signals. Refer to “...

  • Page 40: Other Functions

    Unit : minutes • While operating the sleep timer, “ • When the sleep time is selected, all display panels of Sherwood components connected by the DIGI LINK III are dimly lit. Adjust the dynamic range as desired. • Each time the MULTI CONTROL knob is rotated, the compression rate changes as follows: •...
  • Page 41 Entering a label • This function can be operated on the input sources except TUNER, TAPE MONITOR and 8 CH DIRECT. Select the desired input source to enter its label. STANDBY AUD1 TUNER VID1 VID2 T.MON VID3 VID4 PHONO VID5 PAGE1 •...

  • Page 42: Room 2 Source Playback

    ROOM 2 SOURCE PLAYBACK • This function allows enjoying one source in the main room and playing another in a different room at the same time. • The analog signals from the 8 CH DIRECT inputs and TAPE MONITOR INs cannot be output from the (VIDEO 2/) ROOM 2 OUTs and the digital signals from the USB terminal cannot be output from the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT, meaning no playback in a different room.

  • Page 43: Using The Osd

    Using the OSD This unit incorporates an OSD(On-screen display) function to provide information about basic operation of this unit and to simplify the setup procedures. The OSD function uses a monitor TV connected to this unit as a display and has two kinds of display modes such as current status display and menu screen.
  • Page 44 Select the desired menu using the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons. Confirm your selection. POWER ON STANDBY MAIN ADJUST MUTE DECODE RETURN STEREO OSD/MENU DISP RNC-510 When selecting the POWER AMP ASSIGN P O WE R A MP A S S I G N S / B A C K ROO M 2 R E T U R N : B a c k...

  • Page 45: Setting The Power Amp Assign

    SETTING THE POWER AMP ASSIGN • You can assign the power amplifier for the surround back channels to the ROOM 2. In this case, you need not use the power amplifier to drive the speakers additionally in a different room (ROOM 2). P O WE R A MP A S S I G N...
  • Page 46 Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the desired speaker. POWER ON STANDBY MAIN ADJUST MUTE DECODE RETURN STEREO OSD/MENU DISP Press the CURSOR LEFT( )/RIGHT( ) buttons to select the desired mode. POWER ON STANDBY MAIN ADJUST MUTE DECODE RETURN...
  • Page 47 When selecting the SPEAKER DISTANCE Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the SPEAKER DISTANCE, then press the ENTER button. STANDBY POWER ON MAIN ADJUST MUTE DECODE RETURN STEREO OSD/MENU DISP RNC-510 Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the unit.
  • Page 48 When selecting the VIRTUAL SPEAKER SETUP Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the VIRTUAL SPEAKER SETUP, then press the ENTER button. POWER ON STANDBY MAIN ADJUST MUTE DECODE RETURN STEREO OSD/MENU DISP RNC-510 Press the CURSOR LEFT( )/RIGHT( ) buttons to select the DOLBY VS(Virtual Speaker) mode as desired.
  • Page 49 Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the virtualization mode. POWER ON STANDBY MAIN ADJUST MUTE DECODE RETURN STEREO OSD/MENU DISP When selecting the SUBWOOFER • When the subwoofer without built-in amplifier is connected to “SURROUND BACK / SW” terminals, you should set “SUBWOOFER”...
  • Page 50 When selecting the SUBWOOFER MODE Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the SUBWOOFER MODE. POWER ON STANDBY MAIN ADJUST MUTE DECODE RETURN STEREO OSD/MENU DISP When selecting the CROSSOVER FREQUENCY • Crossover frequency is the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of each main speakers is to output from the subwoofer or from front speakers which are set to “Large”(when not using a...
  • Page 51 When selecting the AUTO SPEAKER SETUP • Auto Speaker Setup lets you avoid troublesome listening-based speaker setup and achieve good surround sound. You should connect the supplied microphone to the SETUP MIC jack so that this receiver can analyze the information from a series of test tones emitted from speakers and can adjust the size, distance and sound level of each speaker automatically.
  • Page 52 Continued Notes: • For your reference, other channel levels displayed are the relative levels as compared with FL channel, not adjusted levels. • Depending on “POWER AMP ASSIGN” and “SUBWOOFER” settings, etc., some channels may be excluded. (For details, refer to “SETTING THE POWER AMP ASSIGN” and “SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP” on page 45.) •...

  • Page 53: Setting The System Setup

    SETTING THE SYSTEM SETUP S Y S T E M S E T U P D I G I T A L I N P U T S E T U P T O NE C O N T R O L OS D A U T O D I S P L A Y : C UR R E N T...
  • Page 54 When selecting the TONE CONTROL Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the TONE CONTROL, then press the ENTER button. STANDBY POWER ON MAIN ADJUST MUTE DECODE RETURN STEREO OSD/MENU DISP RNC-510 Note: • When the pure audio function is activated, the TONE CONTROL cannot be selected. Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the desired item.
  • Page 55 When selecting the OSD AUTO DISPLAY • When the OSD AUTO DISPLAY is set to On, the current status display overlaps the program image on the monitor TV and may interfere with your movie enjoyment. In such a case, set the OSD AUTO DISPLAY to Off.
  • Page 56 When selecting the COMPONENT VIDEO SETUP • You should assign the connected COMPONENT VIDEO INs to the desired of VIDEO 1~6. (For details, refer to “CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS” on page 6~7.) Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the COMPONENT VIDEO SETUP, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 57 When selecting the VIDEO 2 OUT • When performing recording with the video recording component connected to VIDEO 2 (/ROOM 2) IN/OUT jacks, you should set the VIDEO 2 OUT to On and deactivate the ROOM 2 function. Note: When the ROOM 2 function is activated, ROOM 2 source playback will be performed regardless of the VIDEO 2 OUT setting.
  • Page 58 Continued When the DC TRIGGER 2 mode is set to On Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( )/LEFT( )/RIGHT( ) buttons to select the desired input source that uses the DC trigger 2 function, then press the ENTER button. POWER ON STANDBY MAIN ADJUST...
  • Page 59 When selecting the A/V SYNC • There may be a slight delay between the video and audio signals in case that some video playback equipments may process the video signals later than the audio signals due to signal processing procedure, etc.. Should this happen, you can adjust the A/V SYNC to synchronize sound with image.

  • Page 60: Setting The Surround Setup

    SETTING THE SURROUND SETUP S U R ROU N D S E T U P D E C O D I N G M O D E A U T O S U R R O U N D M O D E D O L B Y D I G I T A L + N O N E D Y N A M I C R A N G E...
  • Page 61 When the SURROUND MODE is selected • Depending on the input signal format and the selected decoding mode, you can select the desired surround mode as follows: Signal format being input Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital EX 6.1 channel sources Dolby Digital 2 channel sources DTS sources DTS 96/24 sources...
  • Page 62 When selecting the PL IIx MUSIC PARAMETER(or the PL II MUSIC PARAMETER) Notes: • Depending on whether “S/B CH” is set to “None” or not, you can select either the Dolby Pro Logic II surround or the Dolby Pro Logic IIx surround and can adjust its parameters as desired only while listening in either the PL II MUSIC mode or the PL IIx MUSIC mode.

  • Page 63: Setting The Ch Level Setup

    SETTING THE CH LEVEL SETUP L E V E L S E T U P P R E S E T 1 C A L L P R E S E T 1 T R I M P R E S E T 2 C A L L P R E S E T 2 T R I M...
  • Page 64 Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the desired channel. POWER ON STANDBY MAIN ADJUST MUTE DECODE RETURN STEREO OSD/MENU DISP • Each time these buttons are pressed, “ ” is moved to the corresponding channel. Note : •...
  • Page 65 When selecting the LFE LEVEL TRIM Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the LFE LEVEL TRIM, then press the ENTER button. STANDBY POWER ON MAIN ADJUST MUTE DECODE RETURN STEREO OSD/MENU DISP RNC-510 Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the desired LFE level mode. STANDBY POWER ON MAIN...

  • Page 66: Setting The Room2 Feed Setup

    SETTING THE ROOM2 FEED SETUP R O O M 2 F E E D S E T U P V O L U M E MO D E Variable R O O M 2 F E E D T U N E R V I D E O V I D E O A U X...
  • Page 67 When selecting the ROOM 2 FEED mode Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the ROOM 2 FEED mode. POWER ON STANDBY MAIN ADJUST MUTE DECODE RETURN STEREO OSD/MENU DISP When the ROOM 2 FEED mode is set to On Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( )/LEFT( )/RIGHT( ) buttons to select the desired ROOM 2 source, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting Guide

    Remote control unit does not • Batteries are not loaded or exhausted. operate. • The remote sensor is obstructed. Other Sherwood components do • DIGI LINK connections are not made properly. not react to remote control commands. A label cannot be displayed.

  • Page 69: Specifications

    Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION • Power output, stereo mode, 8 Ω, THD 0.05%, 20 Hz~20 kHz • Total harmonic distortion, 8 Ω, 120 W, 1 kHz • Intermodulation distortion 60 Hz : 7 kHz = 4 : 1 SMPTE, 8 Ω, 120 W •...
  • Page 70 R - 965 Audio/Video Receiver 5707-04744-001-1...

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