Introduction READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF CAUTION 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
System Connections • Do not plug the AC input cord into the wall AC outlet until all connections are completed. • Be sure to observe the color coding when connecting audio and video cords. • Make connections firmly and correctly. If not, it can cause loss of sound, noise or damage to the receiver. •...
2. CONNECTING 7 CH DIRECT INPUTS • Use these jacks to connect the corresponding analog outputs of a DVD player or external decoder, etc. that has 6 or 7 channel outputs. • In case of 6 channel outputs, do not connect this SURROUND BACK input to your audio component. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the component to be connected.) CENTER 3.
4. CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS VIDEO 2 DVD player, AUDIO LD player, etc. VIDEO VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 PLAY PLAY VIDEO 1 AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO 1 VCR, etc. 5. CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS equipped with S-VIDEO jacks VIDEO 2 DVD player, S-VIDEO LD player, etc.
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• The on-screen display function and recording the component video signals are not available when using the COMPONENT VIDEO connections. • When Sherwood DVD player such as V-756, 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.
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7. CONNECTING DIGITAL INs and OUT • The COAXIAL or the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTs of the components that are connected to CD and VIDEO 1~3 of this unit can be connected to these DIGITAL INs. • If a digital recorder or other component with OPTICAL DIGITAL IN/OUT jacks is connected to the corresponding jacks of this unit, you can playback and/or record the high quality sound of CD’s, etc.
10. 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. 11. SWITCHED AC OUTLET • This outlet is switched on(power-on mode) and off(standby mode) according to power control as follows(Maximum total capacity is 100 W).
Front Panel Controls 252423 POWER REMOTE SENSOR INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY AUDIO VIDEO ON/STANDBY PHONES CHANNEL SPEAKER SELECTOR ADJUST ON/OFF 1. POWER switch 2. STANDBY button/indicator 3. HEADPHONE jack 4. SPEAKER button/indicator 5. CHANNEL SELECTOR button 6. ADJUST UP/DOWN( / ) buttons 7.
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VIDEO 3 VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT JACKS VIDEO 3 Additional video component • The VIDEO 3 jacks may be also connected to an additional video component such as a camcorder, a LD player or a video game player, etc. VIDEO 3 L - AUDIO - R VIDEO VIDEO 3 VIDEO...
(For details, refer to “USING FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL” on page 16.) Digi link system remote controls This remote control can also operate Sherwood compatible components bearing the DIGI LINK (II or III) logo. • For digi link system remote control operation, first make the DIGI LINK connections between Sherwood components.
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FUNCTION TABLE of the NUMBERED BUTTONS Device to be controlled (for CD player) (for tape deck) Button symbol POWER ON POWER ON POWER ON STANDBY STANDBY STANDBY (POWER OFF) (POWER OFF) CH.SEL CH.SEL CH/LEVEL CH/LEVEL VOLUME VOLUME MUTE MUTE T.TONE .TONE MENU MENU...
SENSOR of the component you wish to control and press the button corresponding to the operation you want. • When operating a Sherwood CD player or tape deck using digi link system remote control, aim the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR of this receiver.
Sherwood CD player, “DVD” for Sherwood DVD player and “AUX” for Sherwood tape deck respectively as its factory setup code. So, you don’t need to enter its code for each Sherwood component except in such a case that its code does not work.
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Using a punch-through function This remote control may be programmed to operate either the AUDIO volume punch-through or the TV volume and/or TV channel punch-through in conjunction with any of the eight components controlled by this remote control. For example, since this receiver will likely be used as the sound system while watching TV, you may want to adjust this receiver’s volume although this remote control is set to control the TV.
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Programming a macro function • The macro function enables you to program a series of button operations(up to 10) on this remote control into a single button. • You can store up to three separate macro command sequences into “M1”, “M2” and “M3” buttons. Press and hold down both “ENTER”...
Operations • Note : Before operating this receiver with the supplied remote control, refer to “Universal Remote Controls” on page 13 for details about operation. LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE Before operation • Enter the standby mode. • The STANDBY indicator lights up. When the power operation switch is in the OFF or STANDBY state, the apparatus is still connected on...
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When CD, VIDEO 1~3 is selected as an input source Select the digital or analog input connected as desired. DIGITAL INPUTS • Each time this button is pressed, the corresponding input is selected as follows ; A(nalog) c(oaxial) 1 c(oaxial) 2 o(ptical) 2 o(ptical) 1 •...
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Adjusting the tone(bass and treble) Enter the tone mode. TONE MODE • Each time this button is pressed, the corresponding tone mode is selected and shown for several seconds as follows: BASS TRBL(treble) TONE ON • When the tone mode is off, “TONE OFF” is shown. At the desired tone mode, adjust the tone as desired.
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 than Dolby Digital.
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Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic is a specially encoded two channel surround format which consists of four channels ( front left, center, front right and surround). Sources bearing the “ ” provide the theater-like surround sound. The surround channel is monaural, but is played through both surround speakers.
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.
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Setting the type of speakers The composition of the signals output from the different channels and the frequency reponse are adjusted automatically according to the combination of speakers actually being used. Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the actual size of the speaker but according to the speaker’s capacity for playing low frequency (bass sound below frequency set for the Crossover Frequency mode and below) signals.
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• When selecting the type of front speaker, “FRONT L 10(ft)” • When selecting the distance of front speaker, “FRONT L 10(ft)” • When selecting the type of center speaker, “CNTR L 10(ft)” • When selecting the distance of center speaker, “CNTR L 10(ft)”...
ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Depending on the input digital signal format, select the desired decoding mode. SURROUND MO AUTO Notes : • Only when the digital input is selected as signal input for the input sources except TUNER, TAPE and AUX, the MACRO decoding mode can be selected.
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To cancel the surround mode for stereo operation SURROUND MODE STEREO • Then the stereo mode is selected. • To cancel the stereo mode, select the desired surround mode with using the DSP MODE Adjusting the Dolby Pro Logic II Music parameters •...
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Adjusting each channel level with test tone • The volume level of each channel can be adjusted easily with the test tone function. Note : When the 7 CH DIRECT is selected as an input source, the SPEAKER button is set to off or it is in the stereo mode, the test tone function does not work.
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Adjust the level of the selected channel as desired. ADJUST Repeat the above steps 1 and 2 to adjust each channel level. Memorizing the adjusted channel levels This unit gives two spaces(“REF.1” and “REF.2”) for memory of the adjusted channel levels. You can call the MACRO memorized again whenever you want.
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Calling the memorized levels Press the CHANNEL SELECTOR button. CHANNEL SELECTOR Select the desired one between REF.1 and REF.2 ADJUST MACRO Downmixing into 2 front channels • Allows the multi - channel DTS or Dolby Digital signal to be reproduced through only two speakers or through headphones.
LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS Auto tuning Select the tuner. INPUT SELECTOR AUDIO MACRO Select the tuning mode. T/P MODE • Each time this button is pressed, the mode changes as follows; Tuning mode : “PRESET” goes off. Preset mode : “PRESET” lights up. Manual tuning •...
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Select the desired preset number (1~30) and press the below button. TUNING/PRESET MEMO/ENTER PRESET + PRESET - • The station has now been stored in the memory. • A stored frequency is erased from the memory by storing another frequency in its place. •...
RECORDING • The analog signals from the 7 CH DIRECT inputs as well as the digital signals from the coaxial or optical digital input can be heard but cannot be recorded. • The volume and tone (bass, treble) settings have no effect on the recording signals. Recording with TAPE Select the desired input as a recording source except for TAPE.
Start recording on the VIDEO 1. DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING WITH MD RECORDER • Only when the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT of this receiver is connected to the OPTICAL 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 “ CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS”, “CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS”...
Unit : minutes • While operating the sleep timer, “SLEEP” lights up. • When the sleep time is selected, all display panels of Sherwood components connected by the DIGI LINK III are dimly lit. MACRO • Each time this button is pressed, the mode changes and the display scrolls.
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.
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Select the desired menu using the CURSOR UP( ) or DOWN( ) button. Confirm your selection. When selecting the SPEAKER SETUP When selecting the FUNCTION SELECT • Only when one of TUNER, CD, TAPE and AUX is selected, you can select a video input source on the VIDEO SELECT menu and enjoy the audio and video signals separately.
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When selecting the AUTO OSD • Each time the ENTER button is pressed, the AUTO OSD mode is set to ON to turn on the current display or OFF to turn it off. • When the AUTO OSD mode is set to ON, the current status display overlays the program image on the monitor TV and may interference with your movie enjoyment.
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. OSD function is not available •...