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Sherwood NewCastle R-903 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 3: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 4: Read This Before Operating Your Unit

    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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT System Connections Front Panel Controls Universal Remote Controls OPERATING COMPONENTS WITH REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE LOADING BATTERIES | 12 USING FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL Before Operation SURROUND SOUND | 16 Operations TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE...

  • Page 6: 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. ANTENNA...

  • Page 7: Connecting Audio Components

    2. CONNECTING DIGITAL INs and OUT • The COAXIAL or the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTs of the components that are connected to AUX and VIDEO 1~3 of this unit can be connected to these DIGITAL INs. • If a digital recorder or other component with OPTICAL DIGI- TAL 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.
  • Page 8 VIDEO 1 VCR, DVD player/recorder, etc. VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO MONITOR VIDEO1 S-VIDEO VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 • The jacks of VIDEO 1 may also be connected to a VCR, DVD recorder or other digital video recording component. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the component to be connected.

  • Page 9: Connecting Speakers

    5. CONNECTING 7 CH DIRECT INPUTS VIDEO CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT SURROUND SURR.BACK SUB- WOOFER TAPE 7CH DIRECT INPUT Decoder with 6 or 7 BACK channel outputs FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUBWOOFER 7 CH DIRECT OUTPUT • Use these jacks to connect the corresponding analog out- puts of a DVD player or external decoder, etc.

  • Page 10: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls FLUORESCENT DISPLAY DIGITAL A/V RECEIVER R-903R POWER STANDBY 1. POWER switch 2. STANDBY indicator 3. INPUT SELECTOR button 4. DIGITAL INPUT/AM/FM MODE button • When digital signal(AUX, VIDEO1~3) is inputted, this button functions as digital input selector button.

  • Page 11: Universal Remote Controls

    Universal Remote Controls This universal remote control can operate not only this receiver but also most popular brands of audio and video components such as CD players, cassette decks, TVs, cable boxes, VCRs, DVD players, satellite receivers, etc. • To operate 7 components other than this receiver, you should enter the setup code for each component.

  • Page 12: Function Table Of The Numbered Buttons

    REVERSE SEARCH ( FAST FORWARD ( FORWARD SEARCH ( REVERSE SKIP ( FORWARD SKIP ( NUMERIC NUMERIC NUMERIC CABLE (for cable box) (for satellite receiver) POWER POWER STANDBY STANDBY (POWER OFF) (POWER OFF) CHANNEL LEVEL CHANNEL LEVEL UP/DOWN ( / )

  • Page 13: Operating Components With Remote Control

    OPERATING COMPONENTS WITH REMOTE CONTROL Enter the setup code for each component other than this receiver you wish to control. For details, refer to “Entering a setup code” on page 13. Turn on the component you want to operate. Press the DEVICE button on the remote control corresponding to the component you wish to operate.

  • Page 14: Using Functions Of Remote Control

    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.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 VIDEO 2 jacks of this receiver. 1. Press “AUDIO” button to control this receiver. 2. Press “POWER” button to turn this receiver on. 3. Press “AUDIO” button to control this receiver. 4. Press “VIDEO 2(7)” button to select the desired input source.

  • Page 17: Before Operation

    Before Operation 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.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 For your reference, the sound from each channel can be reproduced according to the surround modes as follows: Channels FRONT L/R Modes DTS ES DISCRETE/MATRIX DTS NEO MOVIE/MUSIC DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MOVIE/MUSIC DOLBY VIRTUAL MPEG MATRIX...
  • Page 20 Adjusting the speaker settings • After you have installed this unit and connected all the components, you should adjust the speaker settings for the optimum sound acoustics according to your environment and speaker layout. 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.
  • Page 21 Refer to the previous page and adjust the speaker settings • You can also adjust these settings with using the buttons on the front panel.(For details, refer to “SETTING UP THE SYSTEM ON FRONT PANEL” on page 43.) Note : When the headphones are plugged or the 7 CH DIRECT is selected as an input source, the speaker setting function cannot be available.

  • Page 22: Turning The Power On/Off

    “CFREQ 80” Operations • Note : Before operating this receiver with the supplied remote control, refer to “Universal Remote Controls” on page 10 for details about operation. Memory backup function • These following items, set before the receiver is turned off, are memorized: Input settings, surround mode settings, speaker settings, channel level settings, preset stations, etc.

  • Page 23: Listening To A Program Source

    LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE Select the desired input source. INPUT SELECTOR • Each time the INPUT SELECTOR button on the front panel is pressed, the input source changes as follows; TUNER TAPE VIDEO 1 (frequency displays.) 7-DIRECT VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 When selecting the 7 CH DIRECT •...
  • Page 24 Operate the selected component for playback. • When playing back the program sources with surround sound, refer to “ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND” on page 24. To mute the sound, MUTE • “MUTE” will flicker. • To resume the previous sound level, press it again. Adjust the (overall) volume.

  • Page 25: Enjoying Surround Sound

    ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND • When the AUTO OSD function is on, the corresponding setup display is on the TV screen. Selecting the surround mode • You can also select the surround mode with using the buttons on the front panel. (For details, refer to “SETTING UP THE SYSTEM ON FRONT PANEL”...

  • Page 26: Adjusting Each Channel Level With Test Tone

    Adjusting each channel level with test tone • You can adjust the level of test tone for each channel so that they are all heard at the same level. Note : When the 7 CH DIRECT is selected as an input source or the headphones are plugged, the test tone function does not work.
  • Page 27 Adjust the level of the selected channel as desired. CH/LEVEL Presetting and Calling the channel levels • You can store the adjusted channel levels in the memory. If you change the channel levels and want to hear with preset levels, you can call them again. Presetting the channel levels Perform the steps 1 to 3 in “Adjusting each channel level”...
  • Page 28 Adjusting the LFE level • You can adjust the LFE(Low Frequency Effect) levels included in Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG program sources. Press the SETUP button for more than 2 seconds, then it enters the setup mode. While displaying the setup mode, press this button short repeatedly until “DD L”...
  • Page 29 While displaying the desired tone mode, adjust the tone as desired. ADJUST TUNING/PRESET Notes: • If the display of the corresponding mode disappears, start from the step 1 again. • Extreme settings at high volume may damage your speakers. • When the digital signals from DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG program sources are input in available surround mode, you cannot adjust the tone and can hear a program source without the tone effect.
  • Page 30 Adjusting the Dolby Pro Logic II Music parameters • When selecting the Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode, you can adjust the various surround parameters for optimum surround effect. • You can also adjust the Dolby Pro Logic II Music parameters with using the buttons on the front panel. (For details, refer to “SETTING UP THE SYSTEM ON FRONT PANEL”...
  • Page 31 Downmixing into 2 front channels • Allows the multi - channel DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG signal to be reproduced through only two speakers or through headphones. • When the digital signals from the DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG program sources are input in available surround mode, press the STEREO button.

  • Page 32: Listening To Radio Broadcasts

    LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS To select the tuner, To select the desired band DIGITAL INPUT AM/FM MODE BAND FREQUENCY Manual tuning Manual tuning is useful when you already know the frequency of the desired station. Select the tuning mode. DECODING TUNE MODE •...
  • Page 33 1. • The receiver will start scanning the stations in the preset sequence and each station is received for 5 seconds. • At the desired station, press this button again to stop scanning.

  • Page 34: Listening To Rds Broadcasts(Fm Only)

    LISTENING TO RDS BROADCASTS(FM ONLY) THIS IS ADDITIONAL FUNCTION FOR R-903R TUNER ONLY RDS(Radio Data System) is a method for sending information signals together with the transmitter signals. Your tuner is capable of translating these signals and putting the information on the display. These codes contain the following informations. Program Service name(PS), A list of Program Types(PTY), Traffic Announcement(TA), Clock Time(CT), Radio Text(RT).
  • Page 35 ADJUST TUNING/PRESET EON PTY (EON: Enhanced Other Networks information) • Use this function to automatically search and receive the desired program type while listening to a RDS station. In the RDS mode, EON PTY • Program type is displayed and the EON PTY indicator is flickering.

  • Page 36: Analog Audio/Video Recording

    ANALOG AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING • The analog signals (except front L/R channel) from the 7 CH DIRECT inputs as well as the digital signals from the coaxial or optical digital input 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.

  • Page 37: Digital Audio Recording With Md Recorder

    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 “...

  • Page 38: Other Functions

    • The sleep timer allows this unit 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. SLEEP • Each time this button is pressed, the sleep time changes and “GOOD NIGHT”...

  • Page 39: 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 40 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, TAPE, 7 CH DIRECT and AUX is selected, you can select a video input source on the VIDEO SELECT menu and enjoy the audio and video signals separately.
  • Page 41 When selecting the CH LEVEL SETUP • You can adjust the preset channel level in PRESET TRIM menu. The adjusted is(are) memorized in preset channel level. • You can adjust the current channel level in CH LEVEL SETUP mode. The adjusted is(are) just memorized, not in preset channel level. •...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting Guide

    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 attempt to repair the receiver yourself. This could void the warranty.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Section Power output, stereo mode, 6 Ω, THD 0.3 %, 40 Hz~20 kHz | 2 100 W Total harmonic distortion, 6 Ω, 50 W, 1 kHz | 0.09% Intermodulation distortion 60 Hz : 7 kHz= 4 : 1 SMPTE, 6 Ω, 100 W | 0.1% Input sensitivity, 47 kΩ...

  • Page 44: Appendix

    Appendix INITIALIZING THE SYSTEM • When the display is not normal or when the operation of the unit does not shows the reasonable result, the initialization of this unit is required by the following procedure. In standby mode, press SETUP and DECODING buttons at the same time.
  • Page 45 SETUP [ 1 ] [ 2 ] MEMORY Surround mode STEREO(or 2 CH DOWNMIX) mode : not available when the ( ): Possible when the digital signals from the DTS input signal is 96kHz PCM or Dolby Digital program sources are being or headphone is used.

  • Page 46: Setup Code Table

    SETUP CODE TABLE ADMIRAL AKAI ALBA ALBIRAL ALCATEL AMSTRAD ANAM ARC EN CIEL ARISTONA ARTHUR MARTIN ATLANTIC AUDIOSONIC AUSIND AUTOVOX BAIRD BASICLINE BAUR BEKO BLAUPUNKT BRANDT BRION VEGA BRUNS BUSH CENTURY CIHAN CLARIVOX CONDOR CONTEC CONTINENTAL EDITION CROSLEY CROWN CTC CLATRONIC DAEWOO DECCA DEGRAAF...
  • Page 47 INNO HIT INTERFUNK IRRADIO KAISUI KARCHER KENDO KENNEDY KORTING KRIESLER LENOIR LOEWE OPTA LOGIK LUMA LUXOR MAGNADYNE MAGNAFON MARANTZ MATSUI McMICHAEL MEMOREX METZ MINERVA MISTRAL MITSUBISHI MIVAR MULTITECH MURPHY MAONIS NATIONAL NECKERMANN NIKKAI NOBLEX NOBLIKO NOGAMATIC NOKIA NORDMENDE OCEANIC ONCEAS OPTONICA ORION OSAKI...
  • Page 48 SAMBERS SAMPO SAMSUNG SANYO SCHAUB LORENZ SCHNEIDER SELECO SHARP Sherwood SIAREM SICATEL SIEMENS SIERA SILVER SINGER SINUDYNE SONOKO SONY STERN TANDBERG TANDY TASHIKO TATUNG TELEAVIA TELEFUNKEN TELETECH TELEVIDEON TENSAI THOMSON THORN- FERGUSON TOCOM TOSHIBA TRANS CONTINENTS TRIUMPH UHER ULTRA VOX...
  • Page 49 FUNAI GENERAL GOLDSTAR GOODMANS GRAETZ GRANADA GRUNDIG HANSEATIC HARMAN- KARDON HIFIVOX HINARI HITACHI IMPERIAL INGELEN INGERSOL JENSEN KENWOOD KRIESLER KUBA LLOYD LOEWE OPTA LOGIK LUXOR MAGNADYNE MAGNASONIC MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MATUI MEMOREX METZ MINERVA MINOLTA MITSUBISHI MULTITECH MURPHY NAONIS NATIONAL NECKERMANN NOGAMATIC NOKIA NORDMENDE...
  • Page 50 URANYA VECTOR VICTOR VIDITAL WESTING HOUSE WARDS YAMAHA ZANUSSI ZENDER ZOPPAS DENON MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PROSCAN SAMSUNG SHERWOOD SONY THOMSON TOSHIBA VIETA YAMAHA ZENITH Allegro Archer Bell&Howell Century Citizen Comtronics Contec Easten Emerson Everquest Focus Garrard Gemini...
  • Page 51 Stargate Starquest TV86 Teleview Tocom Toshiba Tusa Unika United Artists Universal Viewstar Zenith Zentek ALBA AMSTRAD ARCON ARISTONA ASTRA BLAUPUNKT BUSH CH.MASTER CITY COM DYNASAT ECHOSTAR EMME ESSE FAIT FERGUSON FINLUX FRACARRO GOLDSTAR GRAETZ GROTHUSEN GRUNDIG HINARI HIRSCHMANN HITACHI INGELEN ITT-NOKIA JERROLD KATHREIN...
  • Page 52 AIWA AKAI AUDIO ARC EN CIEL DENON FISHER KENWOOD MARANTZ MONDIAL NAKAMICHI NIKKO ONKYI PANASONIC PHILPS PIONEER REALISTIC SANSUI SHARP SHERWOOD SONY TEAC TECHNICS VICTOR YAMAHA AUX-TAPE/MD SHERWOOD 000(for tape deck) AUX-LD DAEWOO DENON GOLDSTAR KENWOOD MAGNAVOX OPTIMUS PANASONIC PHILIPS...

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