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Sherwood ASW-670 Operating Instructions Manual

Sherwood ASW-670 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT...

  • Page 3: Safety Instruction

    SAFETY INSTRUCTION 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, be read before the product is operated. connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the 2. Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions should grounding electrode.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    | 11 OPERATING COMPONENTS WITH REMOTE CONTROL | 12 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE | 12 LOADING BATTERIES | 13 ACTIVE SUBWOOFER CONTROLS(ASW-670) | 13 OPERATION OF ACTIVE SUBWOOFER | 14 • Basic Operation LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE | 15 •...
  • Page 5 • Operation of Other Functions RECORDING WITH TAPE DECK | 45 DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING WITH MD RECORDER | 45 SETTING THE CLOCK | 46 OPERATING THE SLEEP TIMER | 47 OPERATING THE TIMER | 47 ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY | 50 •...

  • Page 6: 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. • Make connections firmly and correctly. If not, it can cause loss of sound, noise or damage to the unit. •...
  • Page 7 2. CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTs • The AUX IN jacks may be connected to an additional audio component such as a CD player, a tape deck, etc. • The AUDIO OUT jacks may be connected to an additional amplifier or receiver. •...
  • Page 8 continued Notes : • To output the digital audio signals, you should set the SPDIF Output to “(SPDIF/) RAW” or “(SPDIF/) PCM” (Refer to “When selecting the SPDIF Output” on page 35.) • When the DIGITAL OUT of the unit is connected to the DIGITAL IN of an amplifier which does not contain the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, etc.(which processes the bitstream digital), you should set the SPDIF Output to “(SPDIF/)PCM”.

  • Page 9: Controls & Displays

    Controls & DIsplays FRONT PANEL CONTROLS(VR-670) PHONES 1. POWER button 7. STOP( ) button 2. FUNCTION SELECT button 8. OPEN/CLOSE( ) button 3. VOLUME UP/DOWN (+/-) buttons 9. PHONES jack 4. TONE/BALANCE SELECT button 10. STANDBY indicator 5. PRESET TUNING UP/DOWN, 11.

  • Page 10: Universal Remote Controls

    UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROLS This universal remote control can operate not only this unit but also most popular brands of video components such as TVs, VCRs, cable boxes, satellite receivers, etc. • To operate 4 components other than this unit, you should enter the setup code for each component. (For details, refer to “ENTERING A SETUP CODE”...

  • Page 11: Entering A Setup Code

    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 12: Operating Components With Remote Control

    OPERATING COMPONENTS WITH REMOTE CONTROL Enter the setup code for each component other than this unit you wish to control. For details, refer to “ENTERING A SETUP CODE” on page 11. Turn on the component you want to operate. Press the DEVICE button on the remote control corresponding to the component you wish to operate.

  • Page 13: Loading Batteries

    Load two batteries (“AAA” size, 1.5V) matching the polarity. • Remove the batteries when they are not used for a long time. • Do not use the rechargeable batteries(Ni-Cd type). • Be sure to use alkaline batteries. ACTIVE SUBWOOFER CONTROLS(ASW-670) POWER VOLUME...

  • Page 14: Operation Of Active Subwoofer

    OPERATION OF ACTIVE SUBWOOFER • Before operation of main unit, first set the active subwoofer as desired for optimum performance. Enter the standby mode. • The SIGNAL IN indicator lights up in amber. POWER This means that the subwoofer is not disconnected from the AC mains and a small amount of current is retained to support the operation readiness.

  • Page 15: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Before operation • Before operating this unit with the supplied remote control, refer to "UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROLS" on page 10 for details about operation. LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE Turn the power on. • Each time the POWER button is pressed, the unit is turned on to enter the operating mode(the STANDBY indicator lights up in blue)or off to enter the standby mode(the STANDBY indicator lights up in amber).
  • Page 16 Adjusting the tone(bass and treble) and balance • You can adjust the tone(bass and treble) and the sound volume balance between the left and right speakers as desired. Select the desired mode • Each time this button is pressed, the mode changes and is displayed for several seconds as follows : TRBL BASS...

  • Page 17: Operation Of Dvd Player

    Operation of DVD player PRELIMINARY KNOWLEDGE ABOUT DISCS Playable disc types This unit can play not only the discs bearing any of the Markings on the DVD Videos following marks but also CD-R/CD-RW discs recorded with Audio CD or MP3 format and DVD-R discs recorded with Mark Description DVD-Video format.

  • Page 18: About Mp3 Discs

    ABOUT MP3 DISCS CARE AND HANDLING OF DISCS This unit can play back MP3 files on a private CD-R/CD-RW • In handling a disc, hold it carefully with edges. disc or commercial CD. Notes: • Some discs may not be played back because of the disc characteristics or recording condition, etc.

  • Page 19: Definition Of Terms

    DEFINITION OF TERMS DVD Video Component video This refers to a high-density optical disc on which high- Video signals with three channels of separate information quality pictures and sound have been recorded by means that makes up the picture. There are some types of of digital signals.

  • Page 20: Basic Playback

    Before starting playback For your convenience, the OSD(On-Screen-Display) language of this unit may be set to English as initial setting. If you want to change the OSD language to French, Italian, German, etc., please refer to “When selecting the OSD Language” on page 35. BASIC PLAYBACK Preparations •...
  • Page 21 To start playback from the menu of MP3 disc In the stop mode, select the desired list mode. • Each time this button is pressed, the list mode changes as follows: Folder list mode : It displays the folder/file structure as they were recorded.
  • Page 22 To pause playback • DVD Video : The unit will be in the still picture mode. • CD/MP3 disc : The unit will be in the pause mode. • To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE( ) button. Frame advance playback [DVD Video only] •...

  • Page 23: Displaying Disc Information During Playback

    Rapid playback during playback • Each time the button is pressed, the disc is advanced or reversed fast at 5 step speed. X 16 X 32 (normal playback) • To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE ) button. Slow playback during playback[DVD Video only] •...

  • Page 24: Playing The Desired Section Of Disc

    PLAYING THE DESIRED SECTION OF DISC In case of DVD Video During playback, press the SEARCH button. • Then the search menu is displayed on the TV screen for several seconds. • To cancel the search function, press the SEARCH button. While displaying the search menu, press the CURSOR buttons to select the desired item, then press the CURSOR...
  • Page 25 Continued When selecting a setting mode Press the CURSOR buttons to select the preferred setting, then press the ENTER button. In case of CD or MP3 disc During playback, press the SEARCH button. • Then the search mode is displayed on the TV screen for several seconds depending on the kinds of discs.

  • Page 26: Playing A Specific Item [Dvd Video Only]

    PLAYING A SPECIFIC ITEM [DVD Video only] When using a title menu • If some DVD Videos which contain more than one title may have the menu like as a list of the titles, the TITLE button can be used to select the desired title. (The details of operation differ depending on the disc used.) During playback, press the TOP MENU button.

  • Page 27: Repeat Playback

    REPEAT PLAYBACK • You can play a current title, chapter, folder, track, file, disc or part, etc. repeatedly.(Title repeat, chapter repeat, folder repeat, track repeat, file repeat, 1 disc repeat, repeat A-B, etc.) Note : • The repeat playback may not work correctly on some DVD Videos and MP3 discs. Repeating a disc, title, chapter, folder, track or file •...

  • Page 28: Playing Tracks In Random Order[Cd Only]

    PLAYING TRACKS IN RANDOM ORDER[CD only] During playback, press the RANDOM PLAY button. • “RANDOM” indicator and “R-” light up and the tracks are played in random order. • To return to normal playback, press the RANDOM PLAY button again. •...
  • Page 29 Continued Rectifying any wrong programmed tracks. • During programming, press the CURSOR / / / buttons to select the wrong programmed tracks, then select the desired track with pressing the NUMERIC buttons. • The new track will be programmed in its place. Clearing the programmed tracks [To clear one by one] •...

  • Page 30: Changing The Audio Language [Dvd Video Only]

    CHANGING THE AUDIO LANGUAGE [DVD Video only] • It is possible to change the audio language to a different language from the one selected at the initial settings. (For details, refer to “When selecting the Audio, Subtitle or Disc Menu” on page 38.) This operation works only with DVD Videos on which multiple audio languages are recorded.

  • Page 31: Changing The Camera Angle [Dvd Video Only]

    CHANGING THE CAMERA ANGLE [DVD Video only] • Some DVD Videos contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from multiple camera angles. For these discs, the same scene can be viewed from each of these different angles. • The recorded angles differ depending on the disc used. •...

  • Page 32: Changing The Video Signal Format

    CHANGING THE VIDEO SIGNAL FORMAT • Depending on the countries, this DVD player conforms to either the NTSC color system for U.S.A, Canada, etc., or the PAL for Europe, Australia, China, etc. If the color system of this DVD player is different from that of your TV monitor and the discs to be played, the screen may be somewhat hard to see or the picture quality may be poor.

  • Page 33: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings The initial settings of the unit at the factory can be modified as desired later. Even after the power of the unit is switched to the standby mode, the initial settings are stored in memory until it is changed the next time.

  • Page 34: Setting The General Setup

    SETTING THE GENERAL SETUP Press the CURSOR buttons to select the preferred item. • Then the setting menu of the selected item is displayed. When selecting the TV Type • Depending on the countries, this DVD player conforms to either the NTSC color system for U.S.A, Canada, etc., or the PAL for Europe, Australia, China, etc.
  • Page 35 Continued When selecting the OSD Language • You can select the OSD(On-Screen Display) language to be displayed. • You can select the desired of ENGLISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN, GERMAN, SPANISH, PORTUGUESE and DUTCH. When selecting the SPDIF Output Notes : • This unit can output a preferred digital signal format or no digital signal to the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack. Therefore, you should set the SPDIF Output to either OFF or corresponding setting(RAW or PCM) according to system connections, etc.
  • Page 36 Continued When selecting the Last Memory • If the Last Memory is set to ON, the unit can memorize the point where an input source other than DVD is selected or the power is turned off during playback of DVD Video. When DVD is selected as an input source again or the power is turned on, playback will resume from that point.

  • Page 37: Setting The Audio Setup

    SETTING THE AUDIO SETUP Press the CURSOR buttons to select the Dynamic Range Compression. • This function can be activated while playing the Dolby Digital program sources only. Press the CURSOR button to select the setting menu. • Each time the CURSOR button is pressed, the setting menu or the item menu is selected.

  • Page 38: Setting The Preference

    SETTING THE PREFERENCE When selecting the Audio, Subtitle or Disc Menu Note : • If the selected language is not recorded in the DVD Video, one of the recorded languages is automatically selected. Press the CURSOR buttons to select the preferred item. Example) When selecting the Audio •...
  • Page 39 Continued When selecting “Others” • Then 4-digit language code input screen is displayed. • Refer to “DVD Language Code List” on page 55 to find the 4-digit language code for the preferred language and input it with pressing the NUMERIC buttons, then press the ENTER button. Example) When inputting “8076”...
  • Page 40 Continued Press the CURSOR button to select the level menu. • Each time the CURSOR button is pressed, the level menu or the item menu is selected. Press the CURSOR buttons to select the preferred level, then press the ENTER button. •...
  • Page 41 Continued When selecting the Password Press the CURSOR buttons to select the Password. Press the CURSOR buttons to select the Change, then press the ENTER button. Input 4-digit passwords in sequence for old password, new password and confirmation, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 42 Continued When selecting the Default Press the CURSOR buttons to select the Default. Press the CURSOR button to select the setting menu, then press the ENTER button. • Each time the CURSOR button is pressed, the setting menu or the item menu is selected. •...

  • Page 43: Operation Of Tuner

    Operation of Tuner LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS Auto tuning Select the desired band. • Press the button repeatedly to select FM or AM band. Press the TUNING UP( ) or DOWN( ) button for more than 0.5 second. • Then “AUTO” in indicator lights up on the display. •...
  • Page 44 Continued Select the desired preset number(1~30) and press the PROGRAM button. • When using the NUMERIC buttons on the remote control. Examples) For “3” : For “21” : For “30” : • The stations has now been stored in the memory. •...

  • Page 45: Operation Of Other Functions

    Operation of Other Functions RECORDING WITH TAPE DECK • The volume, tone(bass, treble) settings, etc. have no effect on the recording signals. • While playing a disc in a Dolby Virtual Speaker or Dolby Headphone mode, the selected mode has effect on the recording signals. Select the desired input as recording source except TAPE.

  • Page 46: Setting The Clock

    SETTING THE CLOCK Press the TIME ADJUST button. Example) When setting to 2:20 PM • Each time this button is pressed, the time or the current operation status is displayed. • When the time has not been set yet, or the time is cleared due to the electricity failure, etc.

  • Page 47: Operating The Sleep Timer

    OPERATING THE SLEEP TIMER • The sleep timer allows the unit to continue to operate for a specified period of time before automatically shutting off. • While displaying the time, you cannot operate the sleep timer. Press the SLEEP/TIMER button. •...
  • Page 48 Continued Press the CURSOR buttons to set the hour for on time, press the CURSOR buttons to set the minute and press the SLEEP/TIMER button. • Then is enters the off time setting mode. Press the CURSOR buttons to set the hour for off time, press the CURSOR buttons to set the minute and press the SLEEP/TIMER button.
  • Page 49 Continued According to the selected input source, make preparations for timer play. When selecting “DVD” When selecting “FM” or “AM” 1. Load a CD or DVD Video • Tune in the desired station • If you do not specify the station, the station you 2.

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display

    Continued When canceling the TIMER Press the SLEEP/TIMER button for more than 2 seconds to enter the timer setting mode. • “TMR ON”(or “TMR OFF”) is displayed. • To cancel the timer setting mode, press this button for more than 2 seconds again. Select the timer off mode.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide If a fault occurs, run through the table below before taking your system for repair. If the fault persists, attempt to solve it by switching the unit off and on again. If this fails to resolve the situation, consult your dealer.
  • Page 52 • Check the speaker connections. Sound level is too low • The speaker cords are not connected correctly. • Connect them correctly according to the channel (left and right) and the polarity (+ and -). [ACTIVE SUBWOOFER(ASW-670)] PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY No power •...

  • Page 53: Specifications

    Specifications MAIN UNIT(VR-670) [AMPLIFIER SECTION] • Power output, stereo mode, 6 Ω, THD 0.5 %, 20 Hz~20 kHz | 2 25 W • Total harmonic distortion, 6 Ω, 25 W, 1 kHz | 0.09 % • Intermodulation distortion 60 Hz : 7 kHz=4:1 SMPTE, 6 Ω, 25 W | 0.05 % •...

  • Page 54: Speaker System

    | 82 dB/W/M • Dimensions(W H D) | 110 220 100 mm(4-1/4 8-5/8 4 inches) • Weight(Net.)/unit | 0.94 kg(2.1 lbs) [ACTIVE SUBWOOER(ASW-670)] • Type | Bass reflex system(magnetic shielding type) • Unit | 6 inch woofer 1 • Frequency response | 50 Hz~150 Hz •...

  • Page 55: Dvd Language Code List

    DVD Language Code List Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 6566 Abchazian 7176 Galician 7773 Maori 8476 Tagalog 6565 Afar 6869 German 7782 Marathi 8471 Tajik 6570 Afrikaans 7565 Georgian 7779 Moldavian 8465 Tamil 8381 Albanian 6976 Greek 7778 Mongolian 8484...

  • Page 56: Setup Code Table

    Setup Code Table Gradiente Grunpy Hallmark Admiral Harley Davidson Aiko Harman/Kardon Akai Havard Alaron Hitachi Ambassador Infinity America Action Inteq Ampro Anam Audiovox Baysonic Belcor Bell & Howell Kenwood Bradford Brockwood Broksonic Logik Luxman Candle Carnivale Carver Magnavox Celebrity Magestic Cineral Marantz Citizen...
  • Page 57 Broksonic Sansui Sanyo Calix Scimitsu Canon Scotch Carver Scott Cineral Sears Citizen Colt Semivox Craig Semp Curtis Mathes Sharp Cybernex Sherwood Daewoo Shogun Denon Signature Dynatech Sony Electrohome Soundesign Electrophonic Squareview Emerex Starlite Emerson Supreme Sylvania Fisher Symphonic Fuji Funai...
  • Page 58 Kodak Scott Sears Lloyd’s Logik Semp Sharp Shintom MGN Technology Shogun Singer Magnasonic Sony Magnavox Syvania Magnin Symphonic Marantz Marta Tatung Matsushita Teac Memorex Technics Teknika Minolta Thomas Mitsubishi Toshiba Motorola Totevision Multitech Unitech Vector Nikko Vector Research Noblex Video Concepts Olympus Videosonic Opimus...
  • Page 59 Quasar 004 (TV use 008) 028 (TV use 042) Regal 013 (TV use 012) 004 (TV use 008) Regency 027 (TV use 041) Rembrandt Sansui Runco Sanyo SL Marx Sear Smasung Sharp 027 (TV use 041) Scientific Atlanta Sony 002 (TV use 000) Signal Symphonic Signature...

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