Connecting Headphones; Speaker Positioning; Power - Sherwood Newcastle R-325 Operating Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION

SPEAKER POSITIONING

5.VIDEO IN/OUT
– MONITOR OUT – output jack for connecting to the video
input of a TV set. The TV set must then be switched to
that input.
– VCR 1 PLAY/REC – play(input) and rec(output) jacks for
connecting the video output and input of a VCR.
6.LOW LEVEL PRE-OUT
– SUBWOOFER OUT – output jacks for driving
SUBWOOFER.
Connect these jacks to SUBWOOFER input jacks of
separate amplifier or a powered SUBWOOFER.
– CENTER PRE-OUT – output jacks for connecting a
separate amplifier to drive the center speaker. Connect
these jacks to the input jacks of a separate amplifier for
center channel speaker only.
– REAR PRE-OUT – output jacks for connecting a separate
amplifier to drive the rear speakers. Connect these jacks
to the input jacks of a separate amplifier for rear channel
speakers only.
7.FRONT PRE-OUT/MAIN-IN
– PRE OUT – When a separate power amplifier is used to
drive the front speakers.
Connect these jacks to inputs of a separate power
amplifier.
– MAIN IN – When a separate pre-amplifier is used for front
channel.
Connect these jacks to outputs of a separate pre-
amplifier.
Note : When you do not use the PRE OUT or MAIN IN,
always connect the PRE OUT and MAIN IN jacks with
jumper plugs.
8. REAR SPEAKERS
Terminals for connecting a pair of rear speakers,
impedance of 4 Ω each, to obtain a surround sound effect.
Note : Always connect two speakers to these terminals.
9. CENTER SPEAKER
Terminals for connecting a center speaker, impedance of
8Ω.
10.FRONT SPEAKERS
Terminals for connecting two pairs of speakers,
impedance of 8 – 16Ω (L = left, R = right).
One of the wires of a speaker cable is marked with a
color or rib. Connect the marked wire to the red
terminal, the non-marked wire to the black one.
11.DIGI LINK III SYSTEM CONTROL
(colored green) – remote control jacks for connection to
the corresponding DIGI LINK II or III jacks of a Sherwood
CD (Compact Disc) or tape player. Connect this jack to
the DIGI LINK III jack of the external Sherwood equipment
that uses the DIGI LINK II or III remote control system.
These jacks have been added to maintain compatibility
with other Sherwood products.
12.MULTI-ROOM IN
Jack for connecting the multi room adaptor. Connect this
jack to the output of the multi room adaptor.
For information on the multi-room adaptor, contact the
xantec Corporation at 1-800-843-5465.
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POWER

13.POWER CORD
Connecting the receiver to the wall socket.
14.OUTLETS
– Switched output for connecting AC power plugs from
various units such as cassette deck, CD player, etc.
(Maximum capacity is 100 W).
Stand by mode - Switched AC outlet off
Power on mode - Switched AC outlet on

CONNECTING HEADPHONES

Connect a headphones with a 1/4"
plug to the PHONES jack.
– Inserting the plug will not
disconnect the speakers.
– Turn the speakers off by
pressing the SPEAKER switches
once, press again to turn
speakers on. Also ensure receiver is
not in surround modes
– Only in Surround off mode
you can enjoy private listening with a headphone.
SPEAKER POSITIONING
To obtain the best surround sound effect in your home,
place the speakers as shown below.
The left and right speakers should be placed about 1 m
(40") from the TV set.
The center speaker should be above or below the TV set.
The rear speakers should be placed 2~3 feet above the ear
level of a seated listener on the direct left and right of them.
Refer to the fold-out for additional information.
LEFT
SURROUND
LEFT
Note : to avoid interference with the TV picture, use only
magnetically shielded front speaker systems.
After making all necessary connections (some may not
apply to your system set-up), your system is ready for use.
In the next chapter, we will describe how to operate your
R-325 receiver.
PHONES PHONES
TV
RIGHT
CENTER
SPEAKER
SURROUND
RIGHT