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Sherwood R-945MKII Operating Instructions Manual

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O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
NEWCASTLE
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER R-945MKII
MULT I ROOM
REMOTE SENSOR
POWER
SLEEP
PHONES
SPEAKER
ON/
OFF
STANDBY
RF
OPTICAL COAXIAL
VCR1
REC CINEMA BASS
DVD
LDP
AUX
SOURCE
DIGITAL
Pro Logic
3 Stereo
DSP
THEATER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DIGITAL
SURROUND
DIGITAL
PRO LOGIC
DTS
INPUTS
MODE
DYNAMIC RANGE
R-945MKII
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
OSD
VIDEO LABELS
ST
TAPE 2M TUNED AUTO MEMOTY PRESET
INPUT SELECTOR/
INDEX
HALL
STADIUM CHURCH
SLEEP
TUNING
MEMO / ENTER
FREQ.DIRECT
9
0
SPEAKER
BAND
FM MODE
- REAR LEVEL +
MODE
STEREO
BASS
TREBLE
CINEMA BASS
-10
10+
-10
10+
LEFT
MASTER VOLUME
VCR 1 REC
T.2 MONITOR
- CENTER LEVEL +
FRONT
BALANCE
AUX
AUX SEL
_
_
RIGHT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R

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  • Page 1 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S NEWCASTLE AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER R-945MKII MASTER VOLUME VIDEO LABELS VCR 1 REC T.2 MONITOR MULT I ROOM STANDBY REMOTE SENSOR...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION Congratulations on Your Purchase! FOR U.S.A. Your new high fidelity receiver is designed to deliver Note to CATV System Installer: This reminder is maximum enjoyment and years of trouble free service. provided to call the CATV system installer's attention Please take a few moments to read this manual to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines thoroughly.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT FOR U.S.A. AND CANADA ......... 120 V FOR EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA ..230 V/240 V FOR YOUR SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETY Units shipped to the U.S.A. and Canada are designed Units shipped to Australia are designed for operation for operation on 120 V AC only.

  • Page 4: System Connections

    DIGITAL ANTENN MAIN INPUTS PHONO AC-3 RF VIDEO S-VIDEO E85649 NEWCASTLE CENTER 29Z3 SPEAKER MODEL NO. R-945MKII LISTED (8Ω) AUDIO EQUIPMENT LOOP AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER (OUTDOOR ANTENNA) MADE IN KOREA DESIGNED IN USA COAXIAL Manufactured under license from Dolby CENTER FRONT...

  • Page 5: Connecting Speakers

    (+ and –). • Connect this jack to the DIGI LINK jack of the external • Be sure to use the speakers with the impedance of over Sherwood component that uses the DIGI LINK II or III remote 8 Ω. control system.

  • Page 6: Pre Out Connections

    S-VIDEO E85649 • When a separate pre amplifier is used for front channels, NEWCASTLE CENTER 29Z3 SPEAKER MODEL NO. R-945MKII LISTED (8Ω) AUDIO EQUIPMENT LOOP AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER MADE IN KOREA connect these jacks to the pre amplifier and connect the front...

  • Page 7: Front Panel Controls

    VCR1 REC SELECTOR BUTTON SLEEP BUTTON TAPE2 MONITOR BUTTON REMOTE SENSOR INPUT SELECTOR / INDEX KNOB STANDBY INDICATOR MASTER VOLUME CONTROL KNOB DIGITAL INPUT INDICATORS AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER R-945MKII MASTER VOLUME VIDEO LABELS VCR 1 REC T.2 MONITOR MULT I ROOM STANDBY REMOTE SENSOR...

  • Page 8: Universal Remote Control

    Be sure to set the remote control to the correct mode before operation. DIGI LINK SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROLS This section explains the basic functions for Sherwood or OSD mode. For non-Sherwood mode, refer to the operating manual of this remote control.
  • Page 9 REVERSE PLAY DELAY ADJUST RECORD When using the Sherwood DIGI LINK components, by 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.

  • Page 10: 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 11: Entering A Set-Up Code

    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.

  • Page 12: Operations

    Operations Note: Before operating this receiver with the supplied remote control, refer to “Universal Remote Control” on page 8 for details about operation. LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE Select the desired input source. Turn the power on. T. 2 MONITOR POWER INPUT SELECTOR/ INDEX...
  • Page 13 Adjust the stereo balance between the left and When CD, DVD, LDP or AUX/TV is the right channels. selected as input source BALANCE Select the digital (or the analog) input connected as desired. Each time this button is pressed, DIGITAL the corresponding input is INPUT selected as follows;...

  • Page 14: 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 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.

  • Page 15: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Speaker placement FRONT TV set FRONT LEFT RIGHT To obtain the best surround sound effect in your home, place the speakers as CENTER WOOFER SPEAKER 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.
  • Page 16 Select the desired center SPEAKER Adjusting the speaker settings MODE speaker mode. Adjusting the settings of front, center, rear speakers and subwoofer connected. If the speaker setting is adjusted to “SMALL”, the low range bass sound of the channel(s) is redirected to Each time this button is pressed, the center speaker the subwoofer or the front channels and if the speaker mode changes and flickers for 5 seconds as follows;...
  • Page 17 Memorize the desired rear Checking the speaker setting speaker mode while it flickers. MEMO / ENTER SPEAKER MODE The desired rear speaker mode is memorized and then it enters the subwoofer mode. Each time this button is pressed briefly, the If the rear speaker display disappears, start from the corresponding speaker settings are displayed in turn.
  • Page 18 Adjust the delay time. Cancel the test tone function. Each time this button is pressed, the delay time changes in regular intervals. If the delay time disappears, start from the step 14 again. Memorize the delay time. In Dolby Digital(AC-3), Dolby Pro Logic mode, adjusting delay times of the speakers When the distances from the prime listening position to front left, center, front right and rear (left...
  • Page 19 Downmixing into 2 front channels Allows the multi-channel DTS or Dolby Digital signal to be reproduced through only two speakers or through headphones. If the corresponding digital input for the DTS or the Dolby Digital(AC-3) program sources is selected correctly, this function can be operated only in the following cases.

  • Page 20: Listening To Radio Broadcasts

    LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS Select the tuner. Manual tuning Manual tuning is useful when you already know the frequency of the desired transmitter. Press TUNING repeatedly until the right frequency has been reached. INPUT SELECTOR/ INDEX TUNING Select the desired band. Frequency direct tuning Enter the frequency direct tuning mode.
  • Page 21 Presetting radio stations Listening to FM stereo broadcasts You can store up to 30 preferred stations in the While listening to FM broadcasts. memory. FM MODE Tune in the desired station with auto or manual tuning, etc. Each time this button is pressed, the FM mode Press the MEMORY/ENTER button.

  • Page 22: Audio Recording

    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 Select the desired input as recording source Select the desired input as recording source except for TAPE1 and TAPE 2 MONITOR.

  • Page 23: Recording With Vcr1

    RECORDING WITH VCR1 • 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 Listening to other audio inputs during dubbing Example) When dubbing from LD player to VCR 1 Example) When listening to CD during dubbing from Select LDP as program source.
  • Page 24 Enjoying other video inputs during dubbing Dubbing and enjoying the audio and video signals separately Example) When viewing DVD on the TV set and hearing its sound from the speakers during Example) When dubbing and enjoying LD video signal dubbing from LDP to VCR 1. and CD audio signal.

  • Page 25: Other Functions

    Unit : Minutes When the sleep time is selected, all display panels of Then the DYNAMIC RANGE indicator lights up. Sherwood components connected by the DIGI LINK Press again to cancel. are dimly lit. In some Dolby Digital(AC-3) softwares, this function may not be used.
  • Page 26 Entering video labels Memorize it within 6 seconds. This function can be operated only on video input sources such as DVD, LDP, VCR 1 and AUX/TV. MEMO / ENTER Select the desired video input source to enter its label. If the MEMORY/ENTER button is pressed for more than 2 seconds on the character, a dot( ) will appear INPUT SELECTOR/ by the character.

  • Page 27: Using The Osd

    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.

  • Page 28: Menu Screen

    When selecting the desired surround mode or adjusting When selecting the desired input source. the delay time. SURROUND: DOLBY DIGITAL DELAY TIME AUDIO: PHONO CENTER: 5 msec VIDEO: DVD REAR: 20 msec TAPE 2 MON: OFF Surround mode and delay time display Input source display MENU SCREEN •...
  • Page 29 When selecting the VCR1 REC SELECTOR When selecting the SURROUND MODE VCR1 REC SELECTOR SURROUND MODE VIDEO: DVD SURROUND: DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO: PHONO DELAY TIME CENTER: 1 msec REAR: 5 msec GO TO MAIN MENU GO TO MAIN MENU When selecting the SPEAKER MODE When selecting the TEST TONE MODE SPEAKER MODE TEST TONE...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Guide

    Replace the batteries. Batteries are not loaded or exhausted. operate. Remove the obstacle. The remote sensor is obstructed. Other Sherwood components Make proper DIGI LINK connections. DIGI LINK connections are not made do not react to remote properly. control commands.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Power output, stereo mode, 8 Ω, THD 0.2 %, 20 Hz~20 kHz ................2 100 W Total harmonic distortion, 8 Ω, 100 W, 1 kHz ......................0.09 % Intermodulation distortion 60 Hz : 7 kHz= 4 : 1 SMPTE, 8 Ω, 100 W ........................0.1 % Input sensitivity, 47 kΩ...
  • Page 32 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S NEWCASTLE R-945MKII AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 5707-04702-001-1...

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