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Sherwood NewCastle R-771 Operating Instructions Manual

Sherwood NewCastle R-771 Operating Instructions Manual

Sherwood newcastle r-771: user guide
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  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    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 4: 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. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Introduction • READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT System Connections Front Panel Controls | 13 Universal Remote Controls | 15 • OPERATING COMPONENTS WITH REMOTE CONTROL • REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE • LOADING BATTERIES | 17 • USING FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL Operations •...

  • Page 6: System Connections

    • Be sure to observe the color coding when connecting audio, video and speaker cords. • Make connections firmly and correctly. If not, it can cause loss of sound, noise or damage to the receiver. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 7: Connecting Video Components

    • Connect the jacks of VIDEO 3 to the video component in the same way. Note : • 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 8 Continued • There are three types of video jacks(COMPONENT, S-VIDEO, (composite) VIDEO) for connecting video components. Connect them to the corresponding video jacks according to their capability. • For your reference, the excellence in picture quality is as follows : "COMPONENT” > "S-VIDEO” > "(composite) VIDEO”.

  • Page 9: Connecting Audio Components

    3. CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS • For ROOM 2 playback, the ROOM 2/TAPE OUT jacks can be connected to the amplifier, TV, etc. installed in another room instead of audio recording equipment such as a tape deck, an MD recorder, etc. (For details, refer to "CONNECTING ROOM 2 OUTs"...

  • Page 10: Connecting Speakers

    6. 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. 7. SUBWOOFER PREOUT connection • To emphasize the deep bass sounds, connect a powered subwoofer.
  • Page 11 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 9. CONNECTING DC TRIGGER OUT • Connect a component to DC TRIGGER OUT jack that allows DC 12 V to turn on when a specific input source is selected. • For details, refer to the operating instructions of the components to be connected . •...
  • Page 13 • IR IN jack allows you to control this receiver from another room with the remote control unit. • To control this receiver from another room with the remote control unit, connect the IR IN jack to the output of the connecting block.

  • Page 14: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls 1. POWER switch 2. POWER ON/STANDBY button/indicator 3. VIDEO INPUT SELECTOR button 4. AUDIO INPUT SELECTOR button 5. EXTERNAL IN button 6. FM/AM button 7. MASTER VOLUME CONTROL knob 8. HEADPHONE jack 9. SPEAKER button/indicator 10. SURROUND MODE button 11.
  • Page 15 SETUP" on page 43.) Notes: • Because the microphone for Auto Setup is designed for use with this receiver, do not use a microphone other than the one supplied with this receiver. • After you have completed the auto setup procedure, disconnect the microphone.

  • Page 16: Universal Remote Controls

    (For details, refer to "USING FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL" on page 18.) 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.
  • Page 17 FUNCTION TABLE of the NUMBERED BUTTONS Notes: • Some functions for each component may not be available or may work differently. • Depending on other kinds of components that are available for each DEVICE button, some functions may not be available or may work differently, too. •...

  • Page 18: Operating Components With Remote Control

    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.

  • Page 19: Using Functions Of Remote Control

    • For system remote control operation, "000" was stored previously in the memory of the device button "CD" for 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 20 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 21 VIDEO 2 jacks of this receiver. 1. Press "AUD" button to control this receiver. 2. Press "POWER ON" button to turn this receiver 3. Press "AUD" button to control this receiver. 4. Press "VIDEO 2(7)" button to select the desired input source.

  • Page 22: Operations

    Operations Notes: • Before operating this receiver with the supplied remote control, refer to "Universal Remote Controls" on page 15 for details about operation. • Before operating this receiver, first set this unit as desired for optimum performance, doing the OSD menu setting procedures.
  • Page 23 When CD, VIDEO 1~3 is selected as an input source Select the digital or analog input connected as desired. CHANNEL CHANNEL Notes : • WhenTUNER, AUX, TAPE, EXTERNAL IN or VIDEO 4 is selected as an input source, the analog input is selected automatically.

  • Page 24: 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 25 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 26: Enjoying Surround Sound

    ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Notes: • Before surround playback, first perform the speaker setup procedure, etc. on the OSD menu for optimum performance. (For details, refer to "SETTING THE SPEAKER/ROOM EQ SETUP" on page 43.) • When playing digital signals from the Dolby Digital program source or selecting the surround mode such as Dolby Pro Logic II /Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Virtual Speaker modes, you can adjust their parameters for optimum surround effect.
  • Page 27 Continued To cancel the surround mode for stereo operation CH.LEVEL CH.LEVEL CHANNEL CHANNEL ENTER ENTER 2CH downmix mode • This mode allows the multi-channel signals encoded in DTS or Dolby Digital format to be mixed down into 2 front channels and to be reproduced through only two front speakers or through headphones. •...
  • Page 28 Adjusting the current channel level • After adjusting each channel level with test tone, adjust the channel levels either according to the program sources or to suit your tastes. • You can adjust the current channel levels as desired. These adjusted levels are just memorized into user’s memory ("CAL"), not into preset memory("REF 1", "REF 2").
  • Page 29 Memorizing the adjusted channel levels • You can memorize the adjusted channel levels into preset memory("REF 1", "REF 2") and recall the memorized whenever you want. After performing the steps press the (MEMORY/) ENTER button. CH.LEVEL CH.LEVEL CHANNEL CHANNEL ENTER ENTER Select the desired one of REF 1 and REF 2.

  • Page 30: Listening To Radio Broadcasts

    LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS Auto tuning Select the tuner. Press the TUNING UP(+)/DOWN(-) for more than 0.5 second. CH.LEVEL CH.LEVEL CHANNEL CHANNEL ENTER ENTER Manual tuning • Manual tuning is useful when you already know the frequency of the desired station. •...
  • Page 31 Scanning preset stations in sequence CH.LEVEL CH.LEVEL CHANNEL CHANNEL ENTER ENTER • 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 32: Recording

    RECORDING • The analog signals from the EXTERNAL INs as well as the digital signals from the coaxial or optical digital input can be heard but cannot be recorded. • When recording the analog signals from CD, VIDEO 1~3, be sure to select the analog input. (For details, refer to "When CD, VIDEO 1~3 is selected as an input source"...

  • Page 33: 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 "CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS", "CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS"...

  • Page 34: 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. Adjusting the brightness of the fluorescent displays •...

  • Page 35: 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. • When you connect the multi-room system kit to the IR IN jack of this receiver, you can control this receiver with the remote control unit in a different room.

  • Page 36: Osd Menu Settings

    2 setup. These menus are then divided up into various sub-menus. Note : • Depending on the VIDEO MODE setting and the video connections between this receiver and the video component, the OSD menu and the momentary OSD cannot be displayed via MONITOR COMPOSITE OUT jack, or the picture is automatically turned off and only the OSD menu can be displayed via MONITOR COMPONENT OUT jacks.
  • Page 37 Confirm your selection. When selecting the SYSTEM SETUP When selecting the SPEAKER /ROOM EQ SETUP When selecting the SOUND PARAMETER • For the setting details, see page in • Adjust the setting(s) in each setting category to your preference. • When the OSD button is pressed on a sub-menu, the menu screen will be turned off. When selecting the INPUT SETUP When selecting the CH LEVEL SETUP When selecting the ROOM 2 SETUP...

  • Page 38: Setting The System Setup

    SETTING THE SYSTEM SETUP When selecting the items other than OSD POSITION ADJUST Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the desired item. CH.LEVEL CH.LEVEL CHANNEL CHANNEL ENTER ENTER Press the CURSOR LEFT( )/RIGHT( ) buttons to set the selected item as desired. CH.LEVEL CH.LEVEL CHANNEL...
  • Page 39 Continued When selecting the SUBWOOFER MODE • "SW PLUS " mode is valid only when "FRONT" and "CENTER" are set to "LARGE" and "SUBWOOFER" is set to "YES" on the SPEAKER / ROOM EQ SETUP menu. (For details, refer to "SETTING THE SPEAKER / ROOM EQ SETUP"...
  • Page 40 When selecting the CINEMA EQ OFF : To turn off the cinema EQ function. ON : To compensate for edgy or shrill movie sound tracks. Note : When the EXTERNAL IN is selected as an input source, the CINEMA EQ is automatically set to OFF. When selecting the MOMENTARY OSD ON : To turn on the OSD function that shows the status corresponding to each operation on this unit momentarily.

  • Page 41: Setting The Input Setup

    SETTING THE INPUT SETUP • This menu allows you to make the various settings depending on how to use the input sources connected to this receiver. When selecting the items other than NAME Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the desired input source, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 42 • The remastering function have no effect on the input digital signal from the 88.2/96 kHz source or higher as well as the digital signal that is output from the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT of this receiver. • When playing an analog input source, the remastering function cannot be activated.
  • Page 43 When selecting the NAME • You can give names to the input sources other than tuner. • Up to 8 characters can be entered for each name. Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the desired input source, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 44: Setting The Speaker / Room Eq Setup

    SETTING THE SPEAKER / ROOM EQ SETUP • After you have installed this receiver and connected all the components, you should adjust the speaker settings for the optimum sound acoustics according to your environment and speaker layout. • Even when you change speakers, speaker positions, or the layout of your listening environment, you should adjust the speaker settings, too.
  • Page 45 Continued Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the AUTO SETUP, then press the ENTER button. Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the START, then press the ENTER button • Loud test tones are output from each speaker and then if measurements at the first position have been completed, "SECOND POSITION"...
  • Page 46 Continued To check the results, press the ENTER button. When selecting the SPEAKER CONFIGURATION Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the SPEAKER CONFIGURATION, then press the ENTER button. Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the desired speaker. CH.LEVEL CH.LEVEL CHANNEL...
  • Page 47 Continued Press the CURSOR LEFT( )/ RIGHT( CH.LEVEL CH.LEVEL CHANNEL CHANNEL ENTER ENTER Notes : • When speakers are set to "SMALL", you should set their crossover frequency correctly according to their frequency characteristics. (For details, refer to "When selecting the SPEAKER X-OVER" on page 48.) •...
  • Page 48 When selecting the SPEAKER DISTANCE Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the SPEAKER DISTANCE, then press the ENTER button. Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the desired item. CH.LEVEL CH.LEVEL CHANNEL CHANNEL ENTER ENTER Press the CURSOR LEFT( )/RIGHT( ) buttons to set the selected item as desired.
  • Page 49 When selecting the SPEAKER X-OVER • When speakers are set to "SMALL", be sure to set their crossover frequency correctly according to their frequency characteristics. Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the SPEAKER X-OVER, then press the ENTER button. Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the desired speaker.
  • Page 50 When selecting the ROOM EQ • The room EQ is a kind of room equalizer for your speakers. According to the acoustic characteristics of your room measured by the auto setup, the room EQ automatically adjusts the frequency response of speakers.

  • Page 51: Setting The Ch Level Setup

    SETTING THE CH LEVEL SETUP Note : • Depending on the speaker settings("NONE", etc.), some channels cannot be selected. Adjusting the current channel level • You can adjust the current channel levels as desired. These adjusted levels are just memorized into user’s memory("CALIBRATE"), not into preset memory("REF 1", "REF 2") •...
  • Page 52 Memorizing the adjusted channel levels • You can memorize the adjusted channel levels into preset memory("REF 1", "REF 2") and recall the memorized whenever you want. After performing the steps 50, press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the MODE(memory mode), then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 53: Setting The Sound Parameter

    SETTING THE SOUND PARAMETER When selecting the NIGHT MODE • This function compresses the dynamic range of previously specified parts of the Dolby Digital sound track (with extremely high volume) to minimize the difference in volume between the specified and non- specified parts.
  • Page 54 When selecting the DOLBY PLII MUSIC • You can adjust the various surround parameters for optimum surround effect. Note: • The parameter settings are valid only when listening in either Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode or the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode. Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the DOLBY PLII MUSIC, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 55 When selecting the DOLBY HEADPHONE • You can select the desired listening mode for each Dolby Headphone mode. Note: • You can select the desired listening mode only when playing analog stereo, PCM 2 channel or Dolby Digital 2 channel source. Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the DOLBY HEADPHONE, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 56 When selecting the DOLBY VIRTUAL • You can select the speaker layout to be used actually for each Dolby Virtual Speaker mode. Note: • The speaker layout settings are valid only when listening in a Dolby Virtual Speaker mode. Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the DOLBY VIRTUAL, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 57: Setting The Room 2 Setup

    SETTING THE ROOM 2 SETUP • The ROOM 2 function allows enjoying one source in the main room while playing another in a different room at the same time. Notes: • The analog signals from the EXTERNAL INs and the digital signals cannot be output to the different room, meaning no playback in a different room.

  • Page 58: 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.

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION • Power output, stereo mode, 6 Ω, THD 0.2 %, 40 Hz~20 kHz • Total harmonic distortion, 6 Ω, 95 W, 1 kHz • Intermodulation distortion 60 Hz : 7 kHz= 4 : 1 SMPTE, 6 Ω, 95 W •...

  • Page 60: Setup Code Table

    Setup Code Table Admiral Aiko Akai Alaron Ambassador America Action Ampro Anam Audiovox Baysonic Belcor Bell & Howell Bradford Brockwood Broksonic Candle Carnivale Carver Celebrity Cineral Citizen Concerto Contec Craig Crosley Crown Curtis Mathes Daewoo Daytron Denon Dumont Dwin Electroband Emerson Envision Fisher...
  • Page 61 Pulsar Quasar Radio Shack Realistic Runco Sampo Samsung Samsux Sansei Sansui Sanyo Scimitsu Scotch Scott Sears Semivox Semp Sharp Sherwood Shogun Signature Sony Soundesign Squareview Starlite Supreme Sylvania Symphonic Tandy Technics Technoi Ace Techwood Teknika Telefunken Toshiba Totevision Vector Research...
  • Page 62 Headquarter Hitachi Hughes Net.Sys Jensen Kenwood Kodak Lloyd’s Logik MGN Technology Magnasonic Magnavox Magnin Marantz Marta Matsushita Memorex Minolta Mitsubishi Motorola Multitech Nikko Noblex Olympus Opimus Orion Panasonic Penny Pentax Philco Philips Pilot Pioneer Profitronic Proscan Protec Pulsar Quarter Quartz Quasar Radio Shack Radix...
  • Page 63 Sharp 027 (TV use 041) Sony 002 (TV use 000) Symphonic Zenith Harman/Kardon Kenwood Megavox Mitsubishi Onkyo Panasonic Philips Pioneer Proscan Samsung Sherwood Sony Technics Theta Digital Toshiba Yamaha Zenith Allegro Archer Bell&Howell Century Citizen Comtronics Contec Easten Emerson Everquest...
  • Page 64 Jerrold Megavox Memorex Next Level Panasonic Philips Primestar Radio Shack Realistic Sony Star Choice Toshiba Uniden Zenith AUX-TAPE/MD Sherwood 000 (for tape deck) 035 (for MD recorder) AUX-LD Denon Mitsubishi Pioneer Sony AUX-TAPE Aiwa Carver Harman/Kardon Kenwood Megavox Marantz Onkyo...
  • Page 65 Carver Denon Emerson Fisher Garrard Genexxa Harman/Kardon Hitachi Kenwood Krell Linn Megavox Marantz Mission Nikko Onkyo Opimus Panasonic Parasound Philips Pioneer Proton Quasar Realistic Rotel Sansui Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sherwood Sony Soundesign Tascam Teac Technics Victor Wards Yamaha Yorx...

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