• I R-.904N(A)_ENG_09100T:R-.904N(A) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 3. Heed all warnings. 7. Do not block any ventilation Install in accordance with the manufacturer's 8.
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CONTENTS - iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS • introduction READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING • System Connections • Front Panel Controls • Universal Remote Controls OPERATING COMPONENTS WITH REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION LOADING BATTERIES USING FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL • Operations LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE ...
• I R-904_(A) E_G 09Z007:R-904_(A) System Connections * Please be certain that this unit is unplugged from the AC outlet before making any connections. * Since different components connected. * 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.
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HDMB mNotes * You can connect Apple iPod to this receiver via Sherwood iPod dock. If Sherwood for system control, you should connect its video and audio jacks to the "VIDEO 2" jacks of this receiver. Because, when you control your iPod with the unit's remote control, the VIDEO 2/iPod is automatically corresponding operation is performed.
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• I R-904_(A) E_O 09Z007:R-904_(A) Continued mHDMI (High Definition . You can connect the source component with using a commercially . The HDMI connection can carry uncompressed . The HDMI video stream signals (video signals) are theoretically etc., equipped with DVI-D connector, it is possible to connect using a commercially Since the HDMI-to-DVl connection cannot carry any audio signals, set the "HDMr' to "AMP"...
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• I R-904_(A) E_O 09Z007:R-904_(A) 6, CONNECTING SPEAKERS . Be sure to connect speakers firmly and correctly according to the channel(left and right) and the polarity (+ and -). If the connections 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.
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• I R-904_(A) E_O 09Z007:R-904_(A) 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 mFront left and right speakers * Place the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with TV or monitor screen as possible.
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• I R-,904N(A)_ENG_09100T:R-,904N(A) 8, CONNECTING FOR SYSTEM CONTROL o Connect this jack to the DIGILINK-i jack of Sherwood iPod dock that allows you to control the iPod with the unit's remote control. 9, CONNECTING TO NETWORK Internet IlWireless Connection * Connect the supplied VuNow USB Wireless adapter to the USB connector and install a broadband wireless LAN.
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• I R-.904N(A)_ENG_09100T:R-.904N(A) m FRONT AUX JACK o The FRONT AUX jack can be connected [] Note : * When connecting this jack to an MP3 player, etc., you should use the stereo mini cord, not a mono mini cord. SETUP IVIICJACK o To use Room EQ setup function, connect the supplied microphone to the SETUP MIC jack.
200.9-10-14 1:53 j_]c_,_ Controls other than this receiver, you should enter the setup code for each component. BUTTONS" on the next page. buttons Sherwood STANDBY button DEVICE buttons To operate the desired component this remote control, first select the corresponding DEVICE button.
• I R-904_(A) E_O 09Z007:R-904_(A) OPERATING C OMPONENTS WITHREMOTE CONTROL 1 Enter the setup code for each component than this receiver. a setup code" on page Turn on the component you want to operate. Press the DEVICE button on the remote control corresponding to the component you wish to operate.
"CD" for Sherwood CD player, "BD" for Sherwood BD/DVD player and 'q-V" for Sherwood TV 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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• I R-904_(A) E_O 09Z007:R-904_(A) Using a punch=through function This remote control may be programmed to operate either the AUDIO volume punch-through TV channel punch-through 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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• I R-.904N(A)_ENG_09L00?:R-.904N(A) 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 "MI", "M2" and "M3" buttons.
• IR-.904N(A)_ENG_09100T:R-.904N(A) Operations IINotes: o Before operating this receiver with the supplied remote control, refer to "Universal Remote Controls" on page 13 for details about operation. o Before operating this receiver, first set this unit as desired for optimum performance, (For details, refer to "System Setup"...
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• IR-.904N(A)_ENG_09L007:R-.904N(A) When CO, AUX, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 ("V2/ IPOD") is selected 4., Select the digital or analog input connected as desired. , x_ j _ @_,,_,_ . Each time this button is pressed, the corresponding is selected as follows : Fc(oaxial)l -_ c2 -_ ol -_ H(HDMI audio)* _ A(nalog) * : When CD is selected, the HDMI audio input cannot be...
• IR-.904N(A)_ENG_OglOOT:R-.904N(A) SURROUND SOUND o This receiver incorporates atmosphere in your personal Home Theater. Surround modes mDTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround(also called simply DTS) supports up to 5.1 discrete channels and uses less compression for high fidelity reproduction. Use it with DVDs and CDs bearing the DTS logo.
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• IR-.904N(A)_ENG_09100T:R-.904N(A) * The following modes apply conventional signals such as digital PCM or analog stereo signals to high performance Digital Signal Processor to recreate sound fields artificially. Select one of the 7 provided surround modes according to the program source you want to play.
• IR-.904N(A)_ENG_09L00T:R-.904N(A) ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND []Notes: o Before surround playback, (For details, refer to "SETTING mSelect the desired surround mode. SURROUND o Press the SURROUND the stereo mode. o Each time the SURROUND Auto surround mode : ("AUTO" indicator lights up) channels in the signal being input. Manual surround mode •...
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• IR-.904N(A)_ENG_09100?:R-.904N(A) Press the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired parameter. mNotes: o To set the "EQ" to "ON", perform the ROOM EQ setup first. (For details, refer to "SETTING THE ROOM EQ" on page 49.) o "C.WIDTH", "DIMEN" and "PNRM" can be selected only while listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode.
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• IR-.904N(A)_ENG_09100?:R-.904N(A) Continued []When selecting the "DRC (Dynamic * This function compresses Plus, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio or DTS-HD Master Audio sound track (with extremely high volume) to minimize the difference in volume between the specified and non-specified when watching movies at night at low levels. MAX : To adjust it to "MAX"...
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• IR-.904N(A)_ENG_091007:R-.904N(A) Continued []When selecting the "D.VOL (Dolby Volume)" . Dolby Volume is an intelligent system that improves the perceived audio frequency response at lower listening levels and corrects for volume inconsistencies between sources (e.g. a jazz radio station and a DVD) and between programming TV show and advertisement OFF (Default value) : To turn off the Dolby Volume function.
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• IR-.904N(A)_ENG_09100T:R-.904N(A) 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. (For details, refer to "When selecting the CHANNEL LEVEL" on page 52.) Select the desired CH.LEVEL...
• I R-.904N(A)_ENG_09100?:R-.904N(A) LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS Auto tuning Select the desired TUNER BAND o Each time this button is pressed, the band changes as follows • FM ST FM MONO [( ST ghts up) ("ST" goes off) o 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.
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• IR-.904N(A)_ENG_091007:R-.904N(A) Presetting radio stations oYou can store up to 30 preferred stations in the memory. 1. Tune in the desired tuning. Press the ENTER button. -_.'._ . ',:_ -'_." L..-' . "MEM", etc. flicker. Select the desired preset number (1_30) and press the ENTER button.
ABOUT VuNow Pod This receiver is equipped with the VuNow Pod that delivers a variety of video contents and internet radio audio, etc. via broadband to your TV without the use of a personal computer (PC). The VuNow Pod provides an ultimate experience that allows you to view, download, and store your favorite videos on it.
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Press the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired feature, then press the "ENTER" button. Press the CURSOR buttons to select the desired item, then press the "ENTER" button. Features My Collection : This feature lists videos that you have recently accessed, bookmarked, downloaded, or...
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• I R-904_(A) E_O 09Z007:R-904_(A) Features YouTube : This is the most popular video sharing website on the internet. This enables you to upload, view, and share videos with other YouTube users. Popular Websites J_] o _y¢_ 2009-Z0-Z4 Z:53 :I.___ , Featured : This option lists the YouTube videos for the day.
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• I R-904_(A) E_O 09Z007:R-904_(A) Features Video Search Movies Internet TV & Radio Settings : This allows you to manually configure the settings of the VuNow Pod. . Because the operations for the features and the options written in bold font differs, follow their own procedures. [] Notes .
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• IR-,CJ04K(A)_ENG_0,CJl007:R-,CJ04K(A) Browse USB Disk []To view the contents of a USEI storage device 1, Insert the USB storage device into the USB connector. . Then you will receive a message asking for direct access to these media contents for several seconds. Select "YES"...
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My Channels []To add a channel to My Channels , You can add any internet channel to this list. Select 'lnternet TV & Radio" from home page. Select the desired of internet channels. ,._, Press the "DISC MENU" button. , Then the options of "Add To My Channels" is displayed for several seconds.
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• I R-,CJ04K(A)_ENG_0,CJl007:R-,CJ04K(A) Recently Played liTo play a recently played video Select "Recently Played" in "My Collection" section. Select a video in the Recently played list and play it. liTo clear a video in the Recently Played list Select "Recently Played" in "My Collection" section.
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• I R-904_(A) E_O 09Z007:R-904_(A) Login madding an account The "Add Account" option allows you to add you r existing YouTube account to VuNow Pod. Thus this option enables you to access YouTube using VuNow Pod. []Note . Up to four user account names can be added. Select"YouTube"...
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• I R-,904N(A)_ENG_09100T:R-,904N(A) Video Search Select "Video Search" from home page. oThen the soft keypad appears. Perform the steps 3 and 4 in "Search" procedure on page 37. []Video Search Menu Options o During video search, press the "DISC MENU" button. Then "Bookmark ~"...
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[About CinemaNow CinemaNow is a Web-based digital video distribution company. The CinemaNow library contains approximately 10,000 feature-length films, short films, music concerts and television. With the most diverse range of content available on the internet, CinemaNow is a good choice for viewers seeking wide and unique range of videos that are not available on network television, cable, or at the local video store.
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• I R-904_(A) E_O 09Z007:R-904_(A) []To buy or rent videos directly using VuNow Pod IINote . Ensure that the user is registerd at www.cinemanow.com with the credit card information. Perform the steps 1-4 "To register CinemaNow account from VuNow Pod" procedure on page 40. Select the option in "CinemaNow"...
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• I R-904_(A) E_O 09Z007:R-904_(A) Network The VuNow Pod can be connected to your home network with wired connection or wireless connection. (For details, refer to "CONNECTING TO NETWORK" on page 10.) The network connection can be established by using the "Network Wizard"...
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• I R-904_(A) E_O 09Z007:R-904_(A) . The table below describes the options available on the "Settings" screen. Option Name Option Type Network Wired, Wireless IP Settings Auto, Static Following fields have to be set manually if the IP Settings is set to static.
• I R-904_(A) E_O 09Z007:R-904_(A) OTHER FUNCTIONS Operating the sleep timer . The sleep timer allows the system to continue to operate for a specified period of time before automatically . To set the receiver to automatically AuDio [CD r"m [:E3 EC3 ,_nm_ _I.A¥_IST FAJX...
• I R-904_(A) E_O 09Z007:R-904_(A) ROOM2 SOURCE PLAYBACK , This function allows enjoying one source in the main room and playing another in a different room at the same time. mNotes: . Only the analog input signal from the ROOM2 source can be heard. So, be sure to make analog audio connection and select analog input for ROOM2 source.
• I R-904_(A) E_G 09Z007:R-904_(A) System Setup . The setup menu is displayed on the fluorescent and allows you to perform the setup procedures easily. In most situations, you will only need to set this once during the installation and layout of your home theater, and it rarely needs to be changed later. The setup menu consists of 4 main menus;...
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• I R-904_(A) E_O 09Z007:R-904_(A) ISetup menu flow ,, The setup menu flow is as follows • @ SYSTEM @ SET RMEQ @ SPK SET @ MLT ROOM * When "RETURN" is selected on a sub-menu, it will returns to the previous menu. INotes .
• I R-904_(A) E_O 09Z007:R-904_(A) _ SETTING THE SYSTEM 0 SYSTEM . AMP (AMP ASSIGN) • To assign the surround back channels' power amplifier correctly depending on how to use the speakers. . TONE • To adjust the tone (bass and treble) as desired. .
• IR-.904N(A)_ENG_09100?:R-.904N(A) ETTING THE ROOM EQ * Room EQ lets you avoid troublesome feature that provides the optimum listening environment supplied microphone emitted from speakers at listening position and can adjust the size, channel level, distance and frequency response of each speaker automatically.
• IR-.904N(A)_ENG_091007:R-.904N(A) _ SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP o After you have installed this receiver and connected all the components, you should adjust the speaker settings for the optimum sound acoustic according to your environment o Even when you change speakers, speaker positions, or the layout of your listening environment, speaker settings, too.
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• IR-.904N(A)_ENG_091007:R-.904N(A) When selecting the SPEAKER CONFIGURATION Press the CURSOR o Then "F ~" will be displayed. Press the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired speaker. Press the CURSOR LEFT/RIGHT buttons to set the selected speaker as desired. o Depending on your speaker type, you can select one of these following speaker types. o Front, Center, Surround and Surround Back speakers : LARGE (or L) : Select this when connecting speakers that can fully reproduce sounds below crossover frequency.
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• IR-.904N(A)_ENG_09100T:R-.904N(A) When selecting the CROSSOVER Press the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons to select the "X.OVER", then press the ENTER button. oThen "X.OVER ~" will be displayed. Press the CURSOR LEFT/RIGHT buttons to set the crossover frequency as desired. oYou can select the crossover frequency among 50, 80, 100, 150 and 200 Hz. mAbout the crossover frequency oWhen speakers are set to "SMALU', low frequencies in those channels that are below the crossover frequency are to output...
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When seRecting the SPEAKER DISTANCE Press the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons to select the "DISTANCE", then press the ENTER button. * Then "L ~" will be displayed. Press the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons mNote o You cannot select the speakers set to "NO". Press the CURSOR LEFT/RIGHT buttons to set the selected speakers as desired.
_ SETTING THE MULTi ROOM SETUP o The ROOM2 function allows enjoying one source in the main room and playing another in a different room at the same time. O MLT ROOM -- o ROOM2 (ROOM2 mode) : To turn on or off the ROOM2 function. o R2 (ROOM2 input) •...
TV is not made correctly. * The monitor TV or other equipments support HDCP. Noise or distorted picture * Video format of your monitor TV, BD/DVD player, etc. is different from NTSC. No picture with home network * Home network connection...
Specifications mAIVIPLIFIER SECTION . Power output, stereo mode, 6O, THDO.5%,1kHz . Total harmonic distortion at -3 dB, 6 _, 1 kHz . Input sensitivity/impedance Line (CD, AUX, VIDEO) I 200 mV/47kO . Signal to noise ratio, IHF "A" weighted Line (CD, AUX, VIDEO) 100 dB * Frequency response Line (CD, AUX, VIDEO), 20 Hz ~ 70 kHz...