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Sherwood NewCastle R-671 Operating Instructions Manual

Sherwood NewCastle R-671 Operating Instructions Manual

Sherwood newcastle r-671: user guide
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  • Page 2: Read This Before Operating Your Unit

    •Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. •Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. •Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. •Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

  • 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 ... 1 • SAFETY INSTRUCTION ... 2 System Connections ... 4 Front Panel Controls ...10 Universal Remote Controls ...12 • OPERATING COMPONENTS WITH REMOTE CONTROL ... 14 • REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE ... 14 •...

  • Page 5: 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. EXTERNAL IN 1.

  • 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. 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 • Place the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with TV or monitor screen as possible.
  • Page 10 SETUP)” on page 21.) 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. 10. SWITCHED AC OUTLETs • Theses outlets are switched on(power-on mode) and off(standby mode) according to power control as follows(Maximum total capacity is 100 W, 1 A).

  • Page 11: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls 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. DYNAMIC RANGE button 10. CINEMA EQ button 11. MEMORY/ENTER button 12.

  • Page 12: Video 3 Input Jacks

    ■ VIDEO 3 INPUT JACKS • The VIDEO 3 jacks may be also connected to an additional video component such as a camcorder, LD player, video game player, etc.

  • Page 13: Universal Remote Controls

    (For details, refer to “USING FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL” on page 15.) 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 Notes: • Some functions for each component may not be available or may work differently. • Depending on other kinds of components that are available for each DEVICE button, some functions may not be available or may work differently, too. •...

  • 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 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.

  • Page 18: Programming A Macro Function

    VIDEO 2 jacks of this receiver. 1. Press “AUDIO” button to control this receiver. 2. Press “POWER” button to turn this receiver on. 3. Press “AUDIO” button to control this receiver. 4. Press “VIDEO 2(7)” button to select the desired input source.

  • 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. When selecting each setting mode, •...
  • 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 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. When specifying the subwoofer or the crossover frequency. Start the auto speaker setup procedure. Notes: • Because the test tones are very loud, ensure there are no infants or small children in the room.
  • Page 24 While displaying “SET MEMO”, check the result of each adjustment. • Each time this button is pressed, the result changes as follows: Example) • You cannot check the channel level results. To check the channel level results, perform the auto speaker setup procedure, using the OSD menu setting procedure.(For details, refer to “When selecting the AUTO SPEAKER SETUP”...

  • Page 25: Operations

    Operations • Note : Before operating this receiver with the supplied remote control, refer to “Universal Remote Controls” on page 12 for details about operation. LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE Before operation • Enter the standby mode. • The STANDBY indicator lights up.
  • Page 26 When CD, VIDEO 1~3 is selected as an input source Select the digital or analog input connected as desired. • Each time this button is pressed, the corresponding input is selected as follows ; • When TUNER, TAPE, AUX or EXTERNAL IN is selected as an input source, the digital input cannot be selected.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Tone(Bass And Treble)

    Adjusting the tone(bass and treble) Enter the tone mode. • Each time this button is pressed, the corresponding tone mode is selected and shown for several seconds as follows: • 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 Note: • Before surround playback, first perform the SPEAKER SETUP procedure, etc. for optimum performance. (For details, refer to “Speaker Setup” on page 18.) Depending on the input digital signal format, select the desired decoding mode. ■ Notes : •...
  • Page 31 Continued To cancel the surround mode for stereo operation 2CH downmix mode • This mode allows the multi-channel signals encoded in DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG format to be mixed down into 2 front channels and to be reproduced through only two front speakers or through headphones. •...

  • Page 32: Adjusting Each Channel Level With Test Tone

    At the desired parameter, adjust it as desired. • If the parameter display disappears, start from the step ① again. Selecting the desired speaker layout for Dolby Virtual Speaker mode • When selecting the Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference mode(“DOLBY (D) VS REF”) or the Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide mode(“DOLBY (D) VS WIDE”), you can select the desired one of different speaker layouts for actual speakers to be used.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Current Channel Level

    At each channel, adjust the level as desired until the sound level of each speaker is heard to be equally loud. • You can select the desired channel and adjust its level with repeating the steps ① and ② in “Adjusting the current channel level”...
  • 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 32, press the (MEMORY/) ENTER button. Select the desired one of REF.

  • Page 35: Listening To Radio Broadcasts

    LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS Auto tuning Select the tuner. Select the auto tuning mode. • Each time this button is pressed, the mode changes as follows; Manual tuning • Manual tuning is useful when you already know the frequency of the desired station. •...

  • Page 36: Memory Backup Function

    ①. Scanning preset stations in sequence • The receiver will start scanning the stations in the preset sequence and each station is received for 5 seconds. • At the desired station, press this button again to...

  • Page 37: Recording

    RECORDING • The analog signals from the EXTERNAL INs 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 Select the desired input as a recording source except for TAPE.

  • Page 38: Digital Audio Recording With Md Recorder

    DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING WITH MD RECORDER • Only when the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT of this receiver is connected to the OPTICAL DIGITAL IN of the MD recorder or CD recorder, you can enjoy high-quality sound of digital recording without converting the original signals. Refer to “CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS”, “CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS”...

  • Page 39: Other Functions

    • While operating the sleep timer " • When the sleep time is selected, all display panels of Sherwood components connected by the DIGI LINK III are dimly lit. • Each time this button is pressed, the mode changes and the display scrolls.

  • Page 40: Using The Osd

    • You view a movie via MONITOR COMPONENT OUTs while component video signals are input into this receiver. • You view a movie via MONITOR COMPOSITE OUT while S-Video signals and composite video signals are input into this receiver. When selecting the desired input source OSD Menu Settings •...
  • Page 41 Select the desired menu using the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons. Confirm your selection. ■ When selecting the SPEAKER SETUP ■ When selecting the SURROUND MODE • For the setting details, see page in ⇨. • Adjust the setting(s) in each setting category to your preference. •...

  • 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. • Loud test tones are output from each speaker and then if the auto speaker setup procedure has been completed, the results of each adjustment will be displayed. • To stop the auto speaker setup procedure while outputting the test tones, press the ENTER button. •...
  • Page 44 Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons to select the desired item. Press the CURSOR LEFT(◀)/RIGHT(▶) buttons to set the selected item as desired. DEVICE SELECT VOLUME TUNER TAPE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 EXT. IN ■ Notes : • When speakers are set to “SMALL”, you should set the CROSSOVER FREQUENCY correctly according to their frequency characteristics.

  • Page 45: Selecting The Function

    SELECTING THE FUNCTION When selecting the DIGITAL INPUT Note: When TUNER, TAPE, AUX or EXTERNAL IN is selected as an input source, the DIGITAL INPUT cannot be selected. Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons to select the DIGITAL INPUT, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 46 When selecting the VIDEO SELECT • 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. • When dubbing them onto VIDEO 1, select either VIDEO2 or VIDEO 3 on the VIDEO SELECT menu. Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons to select the VIDEO SELECT, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 47: Selecting The Surround Mode

    Set the selected mode as desired. ■When the TONE CONTROL mode is selected, press the ENTER button to select the desired mode. • Each time this button is pressed, the mode changes as follows: ON: When adjusting the tone for your taste. (“DIRECT”...

  • Page 48: Setting The Ch Level Setup

    SETTING THE CH LEVEL SETUP ■Notes : • Depending on the speaker settings and surround mode, etc., some channels cannot be selected. • When the SPEAKER button is set to off, only the Front Left and Right channels can be selected. •...
  • Page 49 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 47, press the ENTER button.

  • Page 50: 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. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the receiver yourself. This could void the warranty.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION • Power output stereo mode, 6Ω THD 0.2%, 40Hz ~ 20 KHz... 2 X 100 W • Total harmonic distortion, 6Ω 95 W, 1 KHz ... 0.09 % • Intermodulation distortion 60 Hz : 7 KHz = 4 : 1 SMPTE,6Ω •...

  • 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...

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