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Sherwood RD-8601 Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
RD - 8601
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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RD - 8601 Audio/Video Receiver...

  • Page 2: Read This Before Operating Your Unit

    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. WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

  • Page 3: Safety Instruction

    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 • SAFETY INSTRUCTION System Connections Front Panel Controls | 11 Universal Remote Controls | 13 • OPERATING COMPONENTS WITH REMOTE CONTROL • REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE • LOADING BATTERIES | 15 •...

  • 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, video and speaker cords. • Make connections firmly and correctly. If not, it can cause loss of sound, noise or damage to the receiver. ANTENNA LOOP EXTERNAL IN...

  • Page 6: Connecting Video Components

    OSD menu cannot be displayed via MONITOR COMPOSITE OUT. • 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 7: Connecting Audio Components

    3. CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS • The AUX jacks may be connected to an additional audio component such as a CD player, a tape deck, etc. CD player AUDIO 4. CONNECTING EXTERNAL INs • Use these jacks to connect the corresponding outputs of a DVD player or external decoder, etc.

  • Page 8: 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 9: Speaker Placement

    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 •...

  • Page 10: Connecting Microphone

    9. CONNECTING MICROPHONE • To use Auto Speaker Setup function, connect the microphone to the SETUP MIC jack.(For details, refer to “SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP AUTOMATICALLY(AUTO SPEAKER SETUP)” on page 22.) Note: • Because the microphone for Auto Speaker Setup is designed for use with this receiver, do not use a microphone other than the one supplied with this receiver.

  • Page 11: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER RD-8601 POWER STANDBY ON/STANDBY PHONES SPEAKER ON/OFF 1. POWER switch 2. STANDBY button/indicator 3. HEADPHONE jack 4. SPEAKER button/indicator 5. CHANNEL SELECTOR button 6. ADJUST UP/DOWN(▲/▼) buttons 7. TONE MODE button 8. SPEAKER SETUP button 9.

  • Page 12: Video 3 Input Jacks

    ■ ■ VIDEO 3 INPUT JACKS VIDEO 3 L - AUDIO - R VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO 3 Camcorder, video game player, etc. VIDEO 3 L - AUDIO - R VIDEO When not using the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks, cover these jacks with the supplied cap.

  • Page 13: Universal Remote Controls

    (For details, refer to “USING FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL” on page 16.) 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 14: Function Table Of The Numbered Buttons

    FUNCTION TABLE of the NUMBERED BUTTONS Device to be controlled (for CD player) (for tape deck) Button symbol POWER ON POWER ON POWER ON STANDBY STANDBY STANDBY (POWER OFF) (POWER OFF) CH.SEL CH/LEVEL VOLUME MUTE T.TONE MENU SETUP ENTER SLEEP DISPLAY DIMMER RETURN...

  • Page 15: 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 16: 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 17 T.TONE MENU SETUP ENTER SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY RETURN TUNE TUNE PRESET P .SCAN PRESET AUTO STEREO ENTER SPK SET ADJUST PARAMATER MACRO REMOTE CONTROL RNC-50A Using a punch-through function This remote control may be programmed to operate either the AUDIO volume punch-through or the TV volume and/or TV channel punch-through in POWER ON STANDBY...
  • Page 18 POWER ON STANDBY CH.SEL CH/LEVEL MUTE T.TONE MENU SETUP ENTER SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY RETURN TUNE TUNE PRESET P .SCAN PRESET AUTO STEREO SPK SET ADJUST PARAMATER MACRO Programming a macro function REMOTE CONTROL RNC-50A • The macro function enables you to program a series of button operations(up to 10) on this remote control into a single button.

  • Page 19: Speaker Setup

    Speaker 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 20: Setting The Speaker Setup Manually

    SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP MANUALLY Note: When the SPEAKER button is set to off or the EXTERNAL IN is selected as an input source, the speaker setup procedure cannot be performed. Before setting the speaker setup • Press the POWER switch to enter the standby mode and then turn the power on. POWER When selecting each setting mode, POWER ON...
  • Page 21 Continued • When selecting the distance of front left speaker, “FRONT L 10 (ft)” • When selecting the distance of front right speaker, “FRONT R 10 (ft)” • When selecting the distance of center speaker, “CENTER 10 (ft)” • When selecting the distance of surround left speaker, “SURR L 05 (ft)”...

  • Page 22: Setting The Speaker Setup Automatically (Auto Speaker Setup)

    SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP AUTOMATICALLY (AUTO SPEAKER SETUP) • Auto Speaker Setup lets you avoid troublesome listening-based speaker setup and achieve good surround sound. You should connect the microphone to the SETUP MIC jack so that this receiver can analyze the information from a series of test tones emitted from speakers and can adjust the size, distance and sound level of each speaker automatically.
  • Page 23 Specify the setting condition. When specifying the number of speakers installed. POWER ON POWER ON SPEAKER SETUP DEVICE SELECT CH.SEL CH.SEL CH/LEVEL CH/LEVEL MUTE MUTE T.TONE .TONE MENU MENU ENTER SLEEP SLEEP DISPLA DISPLAY TUNE TUNE PRESET PRESET P .SCAN .SCAN AUTO AUTO...
  • Page 24 While displaying “SET MEMO”, check the result of each adjustment. POWER ON POWER ON STANDBY SPEAKER SETUP DEVICE SELECT CH.SEL CH.SEL CH/LEVEL CH/LEVEL MUTE MUTE VOLUME T.TONE .TONE MENU MENU SETUP SETUP ENTER SLEEP SLEEP DIMMER DIMMER DISPLAY DISPLA RETURN RETURN TUNE TUNE...

  • Page 25: Operations

    Operations • Note : Before operating this receiver with the supplied remote control, refer to “Universal Remote Controls” on page 13 for details about operation. LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE Before operation • Enter the standby mode. • The STANDBY indicator lights up. POWER ON POWER ON STANDBY...
  • Page 26 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 ; A(nalog) o(ptical) 1 o(ptical) 2 c(oaxial) 2 c(oaxial) 1 •...
  • Page 27 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 several seconds as follows: BASS TRBL(treble) TONE ON • When the tone mode is off, “TONE OFF” is shown. At the desired tone mode, adjust the tone as desired.

  • Page 28: 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 29 ■ ■ 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 30: 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. Note: • Before surround playback, first perform the SPEAKER SETUP procedure, etc. for optimum performance. (For details, refer to “Speaker Setup”...
  • Page 31 CH.SEL CH/LEVEL MUTE T.TONE MENU SETUP ENTER SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY RETURN TUNE TUNE PRESET P .SCAN PRESET AUTO STEREO SPK SET ADJUST PARAMATER Continued MACRO REMOTE CONTROL RNC-50A To cancel the surround mode for stereo operation POWER ON POWER ON STANDBY STERO DEVICE SELECT...

  • Page 32: Adjusting Each Channel Level With Test Tone

    AUTO SPK SET SPK SET MACRO REMOTE CONTROL RNC-50A At the desired parameter, adjust it as desired. POWER ON POWER ON ADJUST DEVICE SELECT CH/LEVEL CH/LEVEL T.TONE .TONE MENU MENU SLEEP SLEEP DISPLAY DISPLA TUNE TUNE PRESET PRESET AUTO AUTO SPK SET SPK SET ADJUST...
  • Page 33 TUNE PRESET AUTO SPK SET ADJUST REMOTE CONTROL RNC-50A POWER ON At each channel, adjust the level as CH.SEL CH/LEVEL MUTE desired until the sound level of each T.TONE MENU ENTER speaker is heard to be equally loud. SLEEP DISPLAY TUNE PRESET P .SCAN...
  • Page 34 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 ①~③ in “Adjusting the current channel level” procedure on page 33, press the (MEMORY/) ENTER button.

  • Page 35: Listening To Radio Broadcasts

    POWER ON STANDBY CH.SEL CH/LEVEL MUTE T.TONE MENU SETUP LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS ENTER SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY RETURN TUNE TUNE PRESET P .SCAN PRESET AUTO STEREO SPK SET ADJUST PARAMATER MACRO REMOTE CONTROL RNC-50A Auto tuning Select the tuner. INPUT SELECTOR AUDIO TUNER Select the auto tuning mode.

  • Page 36: Tuning To Preset Stations

    POWER ON STANDBY CH.SEL CH/LEVEL MUTE T.TONE MENU SETUP ENTER SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY RETURN TUNE TUNE PRESET P .SCAN PRESET AUTO STEREO SPK SET ADJUST PARAMATER MACRO Select the desired preset number (1~30) and REMOTE CONTROL RNC-50A press the MEMORY/ENTER button. MEMO/ENTER TUNING/PRESET •...

  • Page 37: Recording

    MENU SETUP ENTER SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY RETURN TUNE TUNE PRESET P .SCAN PRESET AUTO STEREO SPK SET ADJUST PARAMATER POWER ON STANDBY MACRO CH.SEL CH/LEVEL MUTE REMOTE CONTROL RNC-50A T.TONE MENU SETUP ENTER SLEEP DIMMER RECORDING DISPLAY RETURN TUNE TUNE PRESET P .SCAN PRESET...

  • Page 38: Digital Audio Recording With Md Recorder

    POWER ON STANDBY CH.SEL CH/LEVEL MUTE T.TONE MENU SETUP Start recording on the VIDEO 1. ENTER SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY RETURN TUNE TUNE PRESET P .SCAN PRESET AUTO STEREO SPK SET ADJUST PARAMATER MACRO REMOTE CONTROL RNC-50A POWER ON STANDBY CH.SEL CH/LEVEL MUTE T.TONE...

  • Page 39: Other Functions

    • While operating the sleep timer, “ CH.SEL • When the sleep time is selected, all display panels CH/LEVEL MUTE T.TONE DIMMER MENU SETUP of Sherwood components connected by the DIGI ENTER SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY RETURN TUNE TUNE LINK III are dimly lit.

  • Page 40: Using The Osd

    Using the OSD This unit incorporates an OSD(On-screen display) function to provide information about basic operation of this unit and to simplify the setup procedures. The OSD function uses a monitor TV connected to this unit as a display and has two kinds of display modes such as current status display and menu screen.
  • Page 41 Select the desired menu using the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons. Confirm your selection. ■ ■ When selecting the SPEAKER SETUP S PE A K ER S E T UP A U TO MA NUA L : MOV E O S D : BA CK E N T E R : S E L .

  • Page 42: Setting The Speaker Setup

    SETTING THE SPEAKER 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 43 Press the ENTER button to start the auto speaker setup procedure. Example) When analyzing the test tones A U T O SE T UP POWER ON STANDBY POWER ON STANDBY DEVICE SELECT CH.SEL CH.SEL CH.SEL CH/LEVEL MUTE CH/LEVEL CH/LEVEL VOLUME MUTE MUTE T.TONE...
  • Page 44 CH.SEL CH/LEVEL MUTE T.TONE MENU PTY SELECT SETUP ENTER SLEEP SEARCH MODE DIMMER SETUP DISPLAY RETURN TUNE TUNE PRESET P .SCAN PRESET AUTO STEREO ADJUST SPK SET PARAMATER POWER ON STANDBY MACRO REMOTE CONTROL RNC-55A CH.SEL CH/LEVEL MUTE Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons to select the desired item. T.TONE MENU PTY SELECT...

  • Page 45: Selecting The Function

    SELECTING THE FUNCTION F UNC T I ON SE L E C T D I G I T A L I NP U T V I DEO S E L EC T T ONE CON T ROL : MOV E O S D : B A CK E N T E R : S E L .
  • Page 46 POWER ON STANDBY CH.SEL CH/LEVEL MUTE T.TONE MENU SETUP ENTER SLEEP DIMMER When selecting the VIDEO SELECT DISPLAY RETURN TUNE TUNE PRESET P .SCAN PRESET AUTO STEREO SPK SET ADJUST PARAMATER • Only when one of TUNER, CD, TAPE, AUX and EXTERNAL IN is selected, you can select a video input source on the VIDEO SELECT menu and enjoy the audio and video signals separately.

  • Page 47: Selecting The Surround Mode

    MACRO REMOTE CONTROL RNC-50A POWER ON STANDBY CH.SEL CH/LEVEL MUTE T.TONE MENU SETUP ENTER Set the selected mode as desired. SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY RETURN TUNE TUNE PRESET P .SCAN PRESET AUTO STEREO ADJUST SPK SET PARAMATER MACRO REMOTE CONTROL RNC-50A ■When the TONE CONTROL mode is selected, press the ENTER button to select the desired mode.

  • Page 48: Setting The Ch Level Setup

    SETTING THE CH LEVEL SETUP CH L E V E L T R I M R E F . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - F R - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 49 AUTO STEREO SPK SET ADJUST PARAMATER MACRO REMOTE CONTROL RNC-50A POWER ON STANDBY Memorizing the adjusted channel levels CH.SEL CH/LEVEL MUTE T.TONE MENU SETUP ENTER SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY RETURN • You can memorize the adjusted channel levels into preset memory(“REF. 1”, “REF. 2”) and recall the memorized TUNE TUNE PRESET...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting Guide

    Remote control unit does not • Batteries are not loaded or exhausted. operate. • The remote sensor is obstructed. Other Sherwood components do • DIGI LINK connections are not made properly. not react to remote control commands. OSD function is not available •...

  • Page 51: 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 52: 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 53 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 54 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 55 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 56 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 57 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...
  • Page 58 RD-8601 Audio/Video Receiver 5707-21128-013-0...

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