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Sherwood RD-6500 Operation Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 RD-6500 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, WARNING DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

  • 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: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction • READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT ... 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 3 System Connections ... 5 Front Panel Controls ... 7 Remote Controls ... 8 • REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE ... 9 • LOADING BATTERIES ... 9 Operations •...

  • Page 5: System Connections

    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. • Change the position of the FM indoor antenna until you get the best reception of your favorite FM stations. •...

  • Page 7: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER RD-6500 MAIN POWER REMOTE SENSOR STANDBY AUTO ON/STANDBY PHONES CHANNEL SPEAKER SELECTOR ADJUST ON/OFF ST TUNED TAPE DIGITAL Pro Logic THEATER HALL ST TUNED TAPE PRESET TONE DIRECT DIGITAL Pro Logic THEATER HALL SLEEP SURROUND MODE...

  • Page 8: Remote Controls

    Remote Controls POWER DISPLAY SLEEP VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 T.TONE P.SCAN TUNER DSP MODE D.TIME ADJUST AUTO CH. SEL MUTE T.MON CH. LEVEL MASTER VOLUME REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM-105...

  • Page 9: Remote Control Operation Range

    REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER RD-6500 MAIN POWER ST TUNED REMOTE SENSOR DIGITAL Pro Logic SURROUND MODE STANDBY AUTO DSP MODE STEREO AUDIO ON/STANDBY PHONES CHANNEL SPEAKER DYNAMIC SPEAKER SELECTOR ADJUST TONE MODE MODE RANGE ON/OFF POWER DISPLAY SLEEP...

  • Page 10: Operations

    Operations LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE Before operation • Enter the standby mode. • The STANDBY indicator lights up. This means that the receiver is not disconnected from the AC mains and a small amount of current is retained to support the memorized contents and operation readiness.
  • Page 11 When CD, VIDEO 1~3 is selected as an input source Select the digital or analog input connected as desired. DIGITAL INPUTS • Each time this button is pressed, the corresponding input is selected as follows ; o(ptical) 1 c(oaxial) 1 c(oaxial) 2 A(nalog) •...
  • Page 12 Adjusting the tone(bass and treble) Enter the tone mode. TONE MODE • Each time this button is pressed, the corresponding tone mode is selected and shown for 3 seconds as follows: BASS TRBL(treble) Note: When the TONE DIRECT indicator is lighting up, the tone mode cannot be entered.

  • Page 13: 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 Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. Discs bearing the “...
  • Page 14 Delay time When the center speaker or the rear speakers is(are) closer to the listener than the front speakers, the sound from the center speaker or the rear speakers can arrive at the listener’s ears earlier than the sound from the front speakers.

  • Page 15: Enjoying Surround Sound

    ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND • Surround sound effect will not work properly if the signal passes through a graphic equalizer. Please refer to your equalizer operating instructions for guidance on switching off (or defeating) the equalizer. Depending on the input digital signal format, select the desired decoding mode.
  • Page 16 When canceling the surround mode for stereo operation. STEREO Adjusting the Dolby Pro Logic II parameters • When selecting the Dolby Pro Logic II Music and Custom modes, you can adjust the various surround parameters for optimum surround effect. While scrolling “PL II MUSIC”(for Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode) or “PL II CUSTOM”(for Dolby Pro Logic II Custom mode), press the MEMORY/ENTER button to select the desired parameter.
  • Page 17 Adjusting the speaker settings • Adjust the settings of front, center ,rear speakers and subwoofer connected. • If the speaker setting is adjusted to “S”, the low range bass sound of the channel(s) is redirected to the subwoofer or the front channels and if the speaker setting is adjusted to “N”, the sound of the channel(s) is redirected to other channels.
  • Page 18 Adjusting each channel level Select the desired channel. POWER DISPLAY SLEEP CHANNEL SELECTOR T.TONE P.SCAN CH. SEL DSP MODE D.TIME ADJUST AUTO CH. SEL MUTE CH. LEVEL MASTER VOLUME REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM-105 • Each time this button is pressed, the corresponding channel is selected and displayed for 3 seconds as follows;...
  • Page 19 In Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II or Dolby Pro Logic mode, adjusting delay times of the speakers • In case of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II or Dolby Pro Logic mode, when the distances from the prime listening position to front left, center, front right, rear left and rear right speakers are same, the basic settings are as follows according to the surround modes;...

  • Page 20: Listening To Radio Broadcasts

    LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS Auto tuning Select the tuner. POWER DISPLAY SLEEP VIDEO1 VIDEO2 AUDIO VIDEO3 T.TONE P.SCAN TUNER DSP MODE D.TIME ADJUST AUTO CH. SEL MUTE T.MON CH. LEVEL MASTER VOLUME REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM-105 Select the tuning mode. T/P MODE •...
  • Page 21 Select the desired preset number (1~30) and press the MEMORY/ENTER button. MEMO/ENTER TUNING/PRESET • When using the NUMERIC buttons on the remote control. Examples) For “3” : within 2 seconds For “15” : For “30” : • The station has now been stored in the memory. •...

  • Page 22: Recording

    RECORDING • The analog signals from the 6 CH DIRECT inputs as well as the digital signals from the coaxial or optical digital input can be heard but cannot be recorded. • The volume and tone (bass, treble) settings have no effect on the recording signals. Recording with TAPE MONITOR Select the desired input as a recording source except for TAPE MONITOR.

  • Page 23: Other Functions

    Start recording on the VIDEO 1. OTHER FUNCTIONS Compressing the dynamic range (Dolby Digital sources only) • 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 24: Troubleshooting Guide

    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 25: Specifications

    Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION • Power output, stereo mode, 6 Ω, THD 0.7%, 40 Hz~20 kHz ... 2 100 W • Total harmonic distortion, 6 Ω, 100 W, 1 kHz ... 0.09% • Intermodulation distortion 60 Hz : 7 kHz= 4 : 1 SMPTE, 6 Ω, 100 W ... 0.1% •...
  • Page 26 RD-6500 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 5707-04735-033-0...

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