RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 2 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.
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 4 System Connections • Please be certain that this unit is unplugged from the AC outlet before making any connections. • Since different components often have different terminal names, carefully read the operating instructions of the component connected.
■Notes : • You can connect Apple iPod to this receiver via Sherwood iPod dock. If Sherwood iPod dock is connected to DIGI LINK-i jack for system control, you should connect its video and audio jacks to the "VIDEO 2" jacks of this receiver. Because, when you control your iPod with the unit's remote control, the VIDEO 2/iPod is automatically selected as an input source and the corresponding operation is performed.
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 6 Continued ■ HDmI (High Definition multimedia Interface) connection : (*1) • You can connect the source component (BD player, etc.) to the display component (TV, projector, etc.) through this receiver with using a commercially available HDMI cord.
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 7 CONNECTING ExTERNAL INS • Use these jacks to connect the corresponding outputs of a DVD player or external decoder, etc. that has 6, 7 or 8 channel analog audio outputs. • In case of 6 or 7 channel outputs, do not connect both of the SURROUND BACK L and R inputs or the SURROUND BACK R input of this unit.
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 8 CONNECTING SPEAkERS • Be sure to connect speakers firmly and correctly according to the channel(left and right) and the polarity (+ and -). If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if...
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 9 Continued ■Connecting speaker wire 1. Strip away approx. 10 mm 2. Lossen by turning the 3. Insert the bare part of the 4. Tighten by turning it (3/8 inch) of wire insulation, speaker terminal counter- wire.
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• You cannot use the digital audio signal for ROOM 2 playback. CONNECTING FOR SYSTEm CONTROL • Connect this jack to the DIGI LINK-i jack of Sherwood iPod dock that allows you to control the iPod with the unit's remote control.
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 11 Front Panel Controls 1. POWER switch 16. MEMORY/ENTER button 2. POWER ON/STANDBY button 17. TUNING UP(+)/DOWN(-) buttons 3. STANDBY indicator 18. PRESET UP(+)/DOWN(-) buttons 4. INPUT SELECTOR knob 19. AUDIO ASSIGN button 5. BAND button 20.
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 12 ■ SETUP mIC JACk • To use Auto Setup function, connect the supplied microphone to the SETUP MIC jack.(For details, refer to "When selecting the Auto Setup" on page 43.) ■Notes: • Because the microphone for Auto Setup is designed for use with this receiver, do not use a microphone other than the one supplied with this receiver.
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 13 Universal Remote Controls This universal remote control can operate not only this receiver but also most popular brands of audio and video components such as iPod docks, CD players, tape decks, TVs, BD/DVD players, satellite receivers, cable boxes, etc.
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 14 ■FUNCTION TABLE of the NUMBERED BUTTONS. (for iPod Dock) (for VCR) (for CD player) (for Tape deck) (for BD/DVD (for TV) (for Satellite (for Cable box) player) receiver) POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER...
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 15 oPeRAtInG coMPonents WItH ReMote contRoL ReMote contRoL oPeRAtIon RAnGe • Use the remote control within a range of about 7 meters Enter the setup code for each component other (23 feet) and angles of up to 30 degrees aiming at the than this receiver.
“CD” for Sherwood CD player, “BD” for Sherwood BD/DVD player and “TV” for Sherwood TV 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.
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 17 Using a punch-through function ■Removing a punch-through function This remote control may be programmed to operate either the AUDIO volume punch-through or the TV volume and/or • When removing the AUDIO volume punch-through, press and hold down both “AVR”...
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 18 Programming a macro function • The macro function enables you to program a Press “ENTER” button. series of button operations(up to 10) on this remote control into a single button. • You can store up to three separate macro command sequences into “M1”, “M2”...
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 19 Operations ■Notes: • Before operating this receiver with the supplied remote control, refer to "Universal Remote Controls" on page 13 for details about operation. • Before operating this receiver, first set this unit as desired for optimum performance, doing the OSD menu setting procedures.
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 20 When CD, F.AUx, VIDEO 1~ 4, ExT.IN is Operate the selected component for playback. selected as an input source • When playing back the program sources with surround • If the Audio Mode is set to the mode other than "Digital"...
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 21 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...
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 22 ■Room • The following modes apply conventional 2-channel signals such as digital PCM or analog stereo signals to high This mode provides the sound field of a house with a low performance Digital Signal Processor to recreate sound ceiling and hard walls for jazz music.
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 23 ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND ■Notes: • Before surround playback, first perform the speaker setup procedure, etc. on the OSD menu for optimum performance. (For details, refer to "SETTING THE SPEAKER / ROOM EQ SETUP" on page 43.) •...
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 24 Continued ■To cancel the surround mode for stereo operation • Depending on the signal format which is being input, either the stereo mode or the 2CH downmix mode is selected. • To cancel either the stereo mode or the 2CH...
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 25 Adjusting the current channel level • After adjusting each channel level with test tone, adjust the channel levels either according to the program sources or to suit your tastes. • You can adjust the current channel levels as desired. These adjusted levels are just memorized into user’s memory ("CAL"), not into preset memory("MOVIE"...
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 26 memorizing the adjusted channel levels • You can memorize the adjusted channel levels into preset memory("MOVIE", "MUSIC") and recall the memorized whenever you want. After performing the steps 1~4 in "Adjusting the current channel level" procedure on page 25, press the (MEMORY/)ENTER button.
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 27 LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS manual tuning Auto tuning • Manual tuning is useful when you already know the Select the desired band. frequency of the desired station. • After selecting the desired band, press the TUNING UP(+)/DOWN(-) buttons repeatedly until the right frequency has been reached.
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 28 manual presetting Tuning to preset stations • You can store up to 30 preferred stations in the memory. • After selecting the tuner as an input source, select the desired preset number. Tune in the desired station with auto or manual tuning.
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 29 RDS Tuner(Regional Option for some countries in Europe, etc.) LISTENING TO RDS BROADCASTS(Fm ONLY) RDS(Radio Data System) is a method for sending information signals together with the transmitter signals. Your tuner is capable of translating these signals and putting the information on the display. These codes contain the following information.
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 30 PTY search • Use this function to automatically search and receive While displaying the desired program type. the stations broadcasting the desired program type. In the FM mode, select the PTY search mode. • The tuner automatically searches a station offering PTY services.
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 31 RECORDING • The analog signals from the EXTERNAL INs as well as the digital signals from the HDMI IN, the OPTICAL or the COAXIAL DIGITAL IN can be heard but cannot be recorded. • When recording the analog signals from CD, F.AUX, VIDEO 2~4, be sure to select "Analog" for the Audio Mode.
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 32 DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING WITH mD RECORDER • Only when the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT of this receiver For digital recording, select the digital input as is connected to the OPTICAL DIGITAL IN of the MD recording signal input.
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 33 OTHER FUNCTIONS Operating the sleep timer • The sleep timer allows the system to continue to operate for a specified period of time before automatically shutting off. • To set the receiver to automatically turn off after the specified period of time.
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 34 ROOm 2 SOURCE PLAYBACk • This function allows enjoying one source in the main room and playing another in a different room at the same time. ■Notes: • The analog signals from the EXTERNAL INs and the digital signals cannot be output to the different room, meaning no playback in a different room.
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 35 When using the buttons on the remote control unit Turn on the ROOM 2 function. • ROOM 2 ~ is displayed for several seconds. • Each time the button is pressed, the ROOM 2 mode changes as follows : ON : To turn on the ROOM 2 function.
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 36 OSD Menu Settings • The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu is a setting menu that is displayed on the monitor TV and allows you to perform the setup procedures easily. In most situations, you will only need to set this once during the installation and layout of your home theater, and it rarely needs to be changed later.
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 37 Enter the selected menu using the CURSOR RIGHT button. • When the CURSOR LEFT button is pressed on a sub- menu, etc. the previous menu will be returned. ■When selecting the System Setup ■When selecting the Speaker/Room EQ Setup...
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 38 Setup menu flow : Default settings SYSTEM AMP ASSG (Amp Assign) AMP : B / R2 (Surr Back Room 2) / BI-A (Bi Amp) / (System Setup) BACK (Surround Back) / R2 (Room 2)
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 40 SETTING THE SYSTEm SETUP • AMP Assign : To assign the surround back channels' power Amp Assign BACK NEXT amplifier correctly depending on how to use the Subwoofer mode speakers. • Subwoofer Mode : To select the desired subwoofer mode.
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 41 Continued When selecting the AmP Assign • The surround back channels' power amplifier can drive the surround back speakers, the ROOM 2 speakers or the front bi-amp capable speakers. Depending on how to use the speakers, you should assign the power amplifier correctly. (For details, refer to "CONNECTING SPEAKERS"...
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 42 Continued When selecting the Cinema EQ On : To compensate for edgy or shrill movie sound tracks. ↕ Off : To turn off the cinema EQ function. When selecting the momentary OSD On : To turn on the OSD function that shows the status corresponding to each operation on this unit momentarily.
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 43 SETTING THE SPEAkER / ROOm EQ 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.
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 44 Continued Press the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons to select the Auto Setup, then press the CURSOR RIGHT button. Before starting the system, BACK NEXT please plug the MIC. in using the front panel jack. <<Warning>>...
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 45 When selecting the Room EQ • The room EQ is a kind of room equalizer for your speakers. According to the acoustic characteristics of your room measured by the auto setup, the room EQ automatically adjusts the frequency response of your speakers.
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 46 When selecting the Speaker Configuration Press the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons to select the Speaker Configuration, then press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter the setting menu. Front Center BACK NEXT Surround Surr Back Subwoofer Press the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired speaker, then press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter its setting menu.
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 47 When selecting the Speaker Crossover • Set the crossover frequency according to the frequency characteristics of the speakers connected. (For details on the frequency characteristics, refer to the operating instructions of the speakers.) • If the frequency range of your speaker is 100 Hz ~ 20 kHz, the crossover frequency should be set to 100 Hz (or slightly higher).
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 48 When selecting the Speaker Distance Press the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons to select the Speaker Distance, then press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter the setting menu. UNIT BACK NEXT Front Left Center Front Right...
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 49 When selecting the Channel Level • You can adjust the current channel levels as desired. These adjusted levels are just memorized into user’s memory ("Calibrate"), not into preset memory("Save 1(Movie)", "Save 2(Music)"). • After adjusting each channel level with test tone, adjust the channel levels either according to the program sources or to suit your tastes.(For details, refer to "Adjusting each channel level with test tone"...
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 50 Continued ■memorizing the adjusted channel levels and recalling them. • You can memorize the adjusted channel levels into preset memory(“Save 1(Movie)”, “Save 2(Music)”) and recall the memorized whenever you want. Press the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons to select the MODE on the Channel Level menu, then press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter the setting menu.
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 51 SETTING THE INPUT SETUP VIDEO 1 BACK NEXT V2/iPod • This menu allows you to make the various settings depending on how to use the input sources connected to VIDEO 3 this receiver. VIDEO 4 TAPE F.AUX...
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 52 Continued ■When selecting the HDmI Assign • You should assign the connected HDMI INs to the desired of VIDEO 1 ~ VIDEO 4, EXT.IN. (For details, refer to "CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS" on pages 5 ~ 6.) •...
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 53 Continued ■When selecting the Audio mode • You can select the desired audio input signal to be played. ■Notes : • Be sure to set the Audio Mode to the audio input which is connected and assigned to the selected input source.
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 54 Continued ■When selecting the HD Audio • When the source components that cannot support the HD audio signal format (such as Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, etc.) are connected to the HDMI IN of this receiver, some components may not output any audio signals from its HDMI OUT.
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RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 55 Continued Press the CURSOR LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the desired digit. • Then the cursor moves to the desired digit. Press the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons to enter the desired character on the selected digit.
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 56 SETTING THE mULTI ROOm SETUP • The Room 2 function allows enjoying one source in the main room while playing another in a different room at the same time. • Room 2 : To turn on or off the ROOM 2 function.
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 57 SETTING THE SOUND PARAmETER Dolby Pro Logic II Music Panorama BACK NEXT Center Width • Dolby Pro Logic II Music : To adjust the various surround Dimension parameters for optimum surround effect. • Night Mode : To adjust the dynamic range compression that Night Mode makes faint sound easier to hear at low volum levels.
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 58 SETTING THE ADVANCED VIDEO • PReP : To improve the progressive video signal by progressive PReP BACK NEXT reprocessing. Detail Enhancement • Detail Enhancement : To enhance the entire picture by making details stand out.
RD-8504(G)_ENG_091217:RD-8504(G) 2009-12-21 오 11:36 페이지 59 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.