Sherwood R-963 - Manuals

5 System Connections Please be certain that the receiver is unplugged from the AC outlet before making any connections.Be sure to connect the white RCA pin cords to the L(left) and the red RCA pin cords to the R(right) jacks when making connections.Change the position of the FM indoor antenna until ...

6 ■ CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS POWER OPEN/CLOSE PHONES LEVEL PHONES MIN MAX ON/OFF MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER CDC-5080R 1 2 3 4 5 GRAPHICS PEAK DELETE EDIT SCENE TRACK INDEX STEP A B V-CD PBC REVERT PROG AUTO RANDOM REPEAT ALL 1 DISC S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 MPX INTRO A< >B Vid...

7 CENTER SPEAKER FRONT B SPEAKERS • The COAXIAL or the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTs of the components that are connected to CD, TAPE MONITOR and VIDEO 1-VIDEO 5 of this unit can be connected to these DIGITAL INs. Notes :• After making digital connections, be sure to match the DIGITAL INs to the correspondin...

ENGLISH 8 CENTER SPEAKER FRONT B SPEAKERS ■ ROOM 2 connections • To control this unit from a remote location, connect this jack to the output of the multi-room adaptor. For information on the multi-room system kit, contact the Xantech corporation at 1-800-843-5465 or www.xantech.com. VIDEO IN S-VIDE...

9 ENGLISH CENTER SPEAKER FRONT B SPEAKERS • These outlets are switched on(power-on mode) and off(standby mode) according to the power control as follows(Maximum total capacity is 1A, 100W): Standby mode – switched AC outlet off Power-on mode – switched AC outlet on ■ SWITCHED AC OUTLETS ■ AC INLET P...

ENGLISH 10 Front Panel Controls S-VIDEO OUT OPTICAL OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Additional video component CHANNEL SELECTOR TONE MODE A/B PHONES SPEAKER TUNING/PRESET TEST TONE VIDEO LABEL ROOM2 FEED AUDIO/VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER R-963 MULTI CONTROL DYNAMIC RANGE T/P MODE MASTER VOLUME ON/STANDBY STANDB...

ENGLISH Universal Remote Controls 11 • This section explains the basic functions for Sherwood or OSD mode. For the non-Sherwood mode, refer to the operating manual of this remote control. • All Sherwood components bearing the DIGI LINK(II or III) logo can be used with this remote control.• For syste...

ENGLISH 12 FUNCTION TABLE of the NUMBERED BUTTONS. Notes: • Some functions for CD player, tape deck, DVD player, etc. may not be available.• For details about functions, refer to the operating instructions of each component.• The functions in < > work for this receiver, not for the CD player o...

13 LOADING BATTERIES OPERATING COMPONENTS WITH REMOTE CONTROL 1 2 • When operating a Sherwood CD player or tape deck using the system remote control, aim the remotecontrol at the REMOTE SENSOR on this unit. • However, in case of Sherwood DVD player, aim it at the REMOTE SENSOR on the correspondingco...

14 ENTERING A SETUP CODE • This remote control can control up to ten different components. • Before operating audio and video components using the remote control supplied with this receiver, the setupcode for each component should be entered. • For system remote control operation, the setup code for...

16 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REMOTE COMMAND CODES • This receiver recognizes and responds to IR codes that are not transmitted by the supplied remote control unit. These commands and their corresponding functions, shown on the following table, are made available forcustom installers and advanced hob...

17 ROOM 2 Remote Controls This remote control unit is an additional remote control unit for the ROOM 2 source playback only.• Operation of ROOM 2 functions may be easier and more convenient with this remote control instead of using the universal remote control. LOADING BATTERIES 1 2 REMOTE CONTROL O...

ENGLISH 18 LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE Operations Before operation Select the desired input source. 3 • Enter the standby mode. • The STANDBY button lights up in red. This means that the receiver is notdisconnected from the AC mains and asmall amount of current is retained tosupport the memorized ...

ENGLISH 20 To mute the sound. 11 When 96 kHz PCM(2 channel stereo) signals areinput or the source direct function is selected, thecinema EQ function can not be selected.“CINEMA-EQ ON” will scroll on the display.Press it again to cancel, then “CINEMA-EQ OFF”will scroll on the display. “MUTE” lights u...

ENGLISH ■ ■ DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround(also called simply DTS) is a multi-channel digital signalformat which can handle higher data rates than Dolby Digital. Although bothDolby Digital and DTS are 5.1 channel formats, discs bearing the “ ”are generally thought to provide better sound ...

ENGLISH 22 The following modes apply conventional 2-channel signals such as digital PCM or analog stereo signals to highperformance Digital Signal Processor to recreate sound fields artificially. Select one of the twelve providedsurround modes according to the program source you want to play. When u...

ENGLISH 23 Ideal speaker placement varies depending on the size of your room andthe wall coverings, etc. The typical example of speaker placement andrecommendations are as follows : ■ ■ Front left and right speakers and center speaker Place the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with ...

ENGLISH 24 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...

ENGLISH 25 Continued When playing some multi-channel program sources in the Extra Surround 6.1/7.1 mode. When the digital signals from the following program sources only are input in the available decoding mode, ifthese buttons are pressed, the corresponding surround mode will be selected. Dolby Dig...

ENGLISH Adjusting each channel level Select the desired channel. 3 Adjust the level of the selected channelas desired. 4 Repeat the above steps ③ and ④ to adjust each channel level until the soundlevel of each speaker is heard to beequally loud. 5 If you have performed the CH LEVEL TRIMprocedure on ...

27 Downmixing into 2 front channels To cancel the 2 - CH downmix mode, select thedesired surround mode with using the MULTICONTROL knob or the DSP MODE button, etc.When the playback of the source on the player isstopped or interrupted, etc, the 2 - CH downmixmode is not canceled even though “ DTS”,“...

ENGLISH 28 LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS Auto tuning Each time this button is pressed, the mode changesas follows: Tuning mode : “PRESET” goes off.Preset mode : “PRESET” lights up. You can store up to 30 preferred stations in thememory. Then “ AUTO” appears on the display. The tunerwill now search u...

ENGLISH 29 Repeat the above steps ① to ③ to memorize other stations. 4 After selecting the tuner as input source,select the preset tuning mode. 1 When using the NUMERIC buttons on the remotecontrol. Examples) For “3” : For “15” : For “30” : The station has now been stored in the memory.When using th...

ENGLISH 30 RECORDING The analog signals from the 7.1 CH DIRECT inputs as well as the digital signals from the coaxial or opticaldigital input can be heard but cannot be recorded. The volume, tone (bass, treble) settings,etc. have no effect on the recording signals. Start recording on the component h...

ENGLISH 31 DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING WITH MD RECORDER For digital recording, select the desireddigital input as the recording signal input. 2 Select a desired input of CD, TAPEMONITOR and VIDEO 1~VIDEO 5 as arecording source. 1 Start recording on the componentconnected to OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT. 3 Only w...

ENGLISH 32 OTHER FUNCTIONS This function compresses the dynamic range ofpreviously specified parts of the Dolby Digital soundtrack(with extremely high volume)to minimize thedifference in volume between the specified and non-specified parts. This makes it easier to hear all of the sound trackwhen wat...

ENGLISH 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.The analog signals from the 7.1 CH DIRECT inputs and TAPE MONITOR INs as well as the digital signals from the coaxial oroptical digital input cannot be...

ENGLISH 35 Using the OSD CURRENT STATUS DISPLAY This mode shows the status corresponding to each operation. The on-screen display will automatically disappear in 5 seconds.For examples, there are 2 status displays as follows. ■ Note : When watching a movie earnestly, if you want to turn off the curr...

ENGLISH You can assign the power amplifier for the surround back channels to the ROOM 2. In this case, you need not use the power amplifier to drive the speakers additionally in a different room(ROOM 2). OFF OSD POWER M A I N P A G E F A V MUTE CH/ SET VOL RETURN DISC DISP MI ROOM 2 1 STEREO 7.1 SUR...

ENGLISH 38 After you have installed this unit and connected all the components, you first perform the speaker setup settings forthe optimum sound acoustics according to your environment and speaker layout. Depending on your speaker type, you can select one of these following speaker types.Yes/No : S...

ENGLISH 41 Each time these buttons are pressed, “ ◀ ” and “ ▶ ” are moved to the corresponding DIGITAL IN. When selecting the DIGITAL IN SETUPYou can match the connected DIGITAL INs to the desired of CD, TAPE MONITOR and VIDEO 1~5.(For details, refer to “CONNECTING DIGITAL INs and OUT” on page 7.) N...

43 T O N E D E F E A T : Off T O N E C O N T R O L R E T U R N : B a c k , : S e l e c t B A S S - - - - - + - - - - - 0 dB T R E B L E - - - - - + - - - - - 0 dB OFF OSD POWER M A I N P A G E F A V MUTE CH/ SET VOL RETURN DISC DISP MI ROOM 2 1 STEREO 7.1 SURR CH 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ENT M2 M3 AUTO DSP...

ENGLISH 44 Each time these buttons are pressed, the OSD modechanges as follows: On : To turn on the current status display. ↕ Off : To turn off the current status display. O S D D I S P L A Y : O S D M O D E R E T U R N : B a c k , : S e l e c t On OFF OSD POWER M A I N P A G E F A V MUTE CH/ SET VO...

45 D C T R I G G E R : T U N E R V I D E O 1 C D V I D E O 2 A U X V I D E O 3 T A P E M O N . V I D E O 4 P H O N O V I D E O 5 Off D C T R I G G E R E N T E R : S e t , , , : M o v e OFF OSD POWER M A I N P A G E F A V MUTE CH/ SET VOL RETURN DISC DISP MI ROOM 2 1 STEREO 7.1 SURR CH 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

ENGLISH 46 Each time these buttons are pressed, the digital re-mastering mode changes as follows: On : Select this to process the input signal digitally and to convert its sampling frequency to 192 kHz for anmore detailed sound reproduction. Off : Select this to cancel the digital re-mastering funct...

ENGLISH 47 Each time these buttons are pressed, “ ◀ ” and “ ▶ ” are moved to the corresponding mode. Each time these buttons are pressed, the modes change asfollows according to the selected item : Only when playing program sources in analog stereo or digital 2 ch PCM format, the SOURCE DIRECT can b...

ENGLISH 49 Each time these buttons are pressed, the channel level can be adjusted within the range of -15~+15 dB. Each time these buttons are pressed, “ ▶ ” is moved to the corresponding channel. Note :Depending on the speaker settings such as “None” and “No”, center, surround, surround back or subw...

ENGLISH 50 The ROOM 2 function allows enjoying one source in the main room while playing another in a different room atthe same time.The analog signals from the 7.1 CH DIRECT inputs and TAPE MONITOR INs as well as the digital signalsfrom the coaxial or optical digital input cannot be output from the...

51 Each time these buttons are pressed, the ROOM 2FEED mode is changed to “On” or “Off”.When the ROOM 2 FEED mode is set to “Off”, theROOM 2 source cannot be selected.When you do not use the ROOM 2 function, set theROOM 2 FEED mode to Off to save electricity. Press the CURSOR UP( ▲ )/DOWN( ▼ ) butto...

52 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY No power No sound No sound from the surroundspeakers No sound from the (front) centerspeaker No sound from the surround backspeakers Stations cannot be received Preset stations cannot be received Poor FM reception Continuous hissing noise during...

53 AMPLIFIER SECTION Power output, stereo mode, 8 Ω , THD 0.05%, 20 Hz~20 kHz .......................................................................................................... 2 × 120 W Total harmonic distortion, 8 Ω , 120 W, 1 kHz ..............................................................

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