Sherwood RD-7503 - Manuals

5 ENGLISH 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. • Be sure to observe the color coding ...

6 • The jacks of VIDEO 1 may also be connected to a DVD recorder or other digital video recording component. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the component to be connected. • The jacks of VIDEO 2/VIDEO 3 can also be connected to an additional video component such as a cable TV tun...

7 � HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connection : (*1) • You can connect the source component (DVD player, etc.) to the display component (TV, projector, etc.) through this receiver with using a commercially available HDMI cord. • The HDMI connection can carry uncompressed digital video s...

8 • Use these jacks to connect the corresponding outputs of a DVD player or external decoder, etc. that has 6, 7or 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 theSURROUND BACK R input of this unit. (For details,refer...

9 • Be sure to connect speakers firmly and correctly according to the channel(left and right) and thepolarity (+ and -). If the connections are faulty,no sound will be heard from the speakers, and ifthe polarity of the speaker connection isincorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lackbass. • For i...

ENGLISH 10 Speaker placement 1. TV or Screen2. Front left speaker3. Subwoofer4. Center speaker5. Front right speaker6. Surround left speaker 7. Surround right speaker8. Surround back left speaker9. Surround back right speaker10. Surround center speaker11. Listening position Ideal speaker placement v...

ENGLISH 12 • Connect the SIRIUS connector to the Sirius Connect Home Tuner kit (sold separately). • Position the Home Tuner antenna near a south-facing window to receive the best signal. When making connections, also refer to the operatinginstructions of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner. • To listen to ...

13 Front Panel Controls 1. POWER switch2. POWER ON/STANDBY button3. STANDBY indicator 4. INPUT SELECTOR knob 5. BAND button 6. EXTERNAL IN button 7. SURROUND MODE/CONTROL DOWN( ▼ ) button 8. STEREO/CONTROL UP( ▲ ) button 9. MASTER VOLUME CONTROL knob 10. MULTI CONTROL knob( ◀/▶ ) 11. HEADPHONE jack ...

ENGLISH 14 • The FRONT AUX IN jack can be connected to additional audio components such as an MP3 player, etc. � Note : • When connecting this jack to an MP3 player, etc., you should use the stereo mini cord, not a mono mini cord. � FRONT AUX IN JACK Microphone • To use Auto Setup function, connect ...

ENGLISH 15 Universal Remote Controls This universal remote control can operate not only this receiver but also most popular brands of audio and video componentssuch as iPod docks, TVs, DVD players, satellite receivers, cable boxes, etc. • To operate 5 components other than this receiver, you should ...

ENGLISH 16 � 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. • For ...

ENGLISH 17 LOADING BATTERIES OPERATING COMPONENTS WITH REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE • Use the remote control within a range of about 7 meters (23 feet) and angles of up to 30 degrees aiming at theremote sensor. • In such a case that some components do not have the REMOTE SENSOR whic...

ENGLISH 5. Repeat the above steps 1 to 4 for each of your components. 18 USING FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL Entering a setup code • This remote control can control up to 6 different components.• Before operating audio and video components other than this receiver with using this remote control, the s...

ENGLISH 19 • If removing all punch-through functions is performed successfully, the LED will flicker twice. Using a punch-through function This remote control may be programmed to operate eitherthe AUDIO volume punch-through or the TV volume and/orTV channel punch-through in conjunction with any of ...

ENGLISH 20 Programming a macro function • The macro function enables you to program a series of button operations(up to 10) on thisremote control into a single button. • You can store up to three separate macro command sequences into "M1", "M2" and "M3"buttons. • If the macro...

ENGLISH 21 LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE Operations Before operation • Enter the standby mode.• The STANDBY indicator lights up amber. This means that the receiver is notdisconnected from the AC mains and a smallamount of current is retained to support theoperation readiness. • To switch the power o...

22 Muting the sound • "MUTE" flickers.• To resume the previous sound level, press it again. • Ensure that the SPEAKER button is set to off.• When listening to a DTS or Dolby Digital program source, if the headphones are plugged in and theSPEAKER button is set to off, it enters the 2CHdownmix...

23 ■ DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround(also called simply DTS) supports up to5.1 discrete channels and uses less compression for highfidelity reproduction. Use it with DVDs and CDs bearing theDTS logo. ■ DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1 This is a 6.1 channel discrete digital audio format adding asurroun...

ENGLISH 25 ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND • Each time this button is pressed, the mode changes as follows :Auto surround mode : The optimum surround mode will be automatically selected depending on the signal format being input. Manual surround mode : You can select the desired of different surround modes ...

ENGLISH 26 Continued � To cancel the surround mode for stereo operation � 2CH downmix mode • This mode allows the multi-channel signals encoded in DTS or Dolby Digital format, etc. to be mixed down into 2 front channels and to be reproduced through only two front speakers or through headphones. • Wh...

ENGLISH 27 Adjusting the current channel level • Each time these buttons are pressed, the corresponding channel is selected as follows: → CAL (or REF 1, etc.) ↔ FL ← C ← FR ← SR ← → <LFE> ↔ SUB ↔ SL( ↔ SB) or ( ↔ SBL ↔ SBR) ← DTS LFE or Dolby Digital LFE ( ): Possible depending on whether the ...

ENGLISH 28 Recalling the memorized channel levels • "CAL" (or "REF 1", etc.) is displayed for several seconds.• If the memory mode disappears, press this button again. • Then the channel levels memorized into the selected preset memory are recalled. 2. Select the desired one of REF 1...

ENGLISH 29 LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS Auto tuning • Each time this button is pressed, the band changes as follows : → FM ST → FM MONO → AM → SIRIUS ("ST" lights up) ("ST" goes off) • When FM stereo broadcasts are poor because of weak broadcast signals, select the FM mono mode to r...

ENGLISH 30 • The station has now been stored in the memory.• A stored frequency is erased from the memory by storing another frequency in its place. • If "MEM" goes off, start again from the above step 2. � MEMORY BACKUP FUNCTION The following items, set before the receiver is turned off,are...

ENGLISH 31 1. Press the BAND button or the TUNER button repeatedly until the SIRIUS mode is selected. 2. Press the TUNING UP(+)/DOWN(-) buttonsrepeatedly to select SR 000. 3. To sign up, access the website at "http://activate.siriusradio.com" or call "1-888-539-SIRIUS(7474)". • Then ...

ENGLISH 3. While displaying the selected category, select the desired channel. 32 Examples: For "3" : For "27" : For "124" : • When "SR - - -" disappears, repeat again from the above step 1. 1. In the SIRIUS mode, press the SEARCH MODE button to select the direct sear...

33 ENGLISH 1. Select the desired channel with preformingchannel search, direct search or category search. 2. To memorize the channels, perform the steps 2 to4 in "Manual presetting" procedure on page 30. • You can store up to 30 preferred channels in the memory. Presetting channels • In the ...

ENGLISH � When tuning in the previously locked channels. ① Tune in the channels to which the parental lock isapplied by performing direct search or preset searchonly. • Then "CODE " is displayed for several seconds. ② While displaying "CODE ", input the password (4-digit number) with...

ENGLISH 35 RECORDING • The audio and video signals from the desired input will be dubbed onto the VIDEO 1 and you can enjoy themon the TV set and from the speakers. � To record audio signals • Connect the AUDIO IN/OUT jacks of "VIDEO 1" to audio recording equipment such as a tape deck, an MD...

ENGLISH 36 DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING WITH MD RECORDER • Only when the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT of this receiver is connected to the OPTICAL DIGITAL IN of the MDrecorder or CD recorder, you can enjoy high-qualitysound of digital recording without converting theoriginal signals. Refer to "CONNECTING VIDE...

37 Operating the sleep timer • Each time this button is pressed, the brightness of the fluorescent display changes as follows: → ON → dimmer → OFF • In the display OFF mode, pressing any button will restore the display ON mode. Adjusting the brightness of the fluorescent display OTHER FUNCTIONS • Th...

ENGLISH 38 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 differe...

39 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 itrarely needs to ...

ENGLISH 40 • For the setting details, see page in �. • Adjust the setting(s) in each setting category to your preference.• When the SETUP button is pressed on a sub-menu, the menu screen will be turned off. 3. Confirm your selection. 41 45 51 57 59 61 � When selecting the SYSTEM SETUP � When selecti...

41 SETTING THE SYSTEM SETUP ENGLISH • AMP ASSIGN : To assign the surround back channels' power amplifier correctly depending on how to use the speakers. • SUBWOOFER MODE : To select the desired subwoofer mode.• HDMI AUDIO OUT : To output the digital audio signals from the HDMI MONITOR OUT connector....

ENGLISH 42 � When selecting the SUBWOOFER MODE • "SW PLUS ＋ " mode is valid only when "FRONT" and "CENTER" are set to "FULL RANGE" and "SUBWOOFER" is set to "YES" on the SPEAKER/ROOM EQ SETUP menu. (For details, refer to "SETTING THE SPEAKER/ ROOM ...

ENGLISH 43 ③ . Press the CURSOR LEFT( ◀ )/RIGHT( ▶ ) buttons to adjust the selected tone as desired. • The tone level can be adjusted within the range of -10 ~ +10 dB. • In general, we recommend the bass and treble to be adjusted to 0 dB (flat level). • Extreme settings at high volume may damage you...

ENGLISH 44 When selecting the OSD POSITION ADJUST • You can adjust the position of the momentary OSD and the OSD menu that are displayed on the monitor TV. 1. Press the CURSOR UP( ▲ )/DOWN( ▼ ) buttons to select the OSD POSITION ADJUST, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the CURSOR UP( ▲ )/DOWN( ...

45 ENGLISH • This menu allows you to make the various settings depending on how to use the input sources connected tothis receiver. SETTING THE INPUT SETUP When selecting the items other than NAME, PARENTAL LOCK, EDIT LOCK MODE Example: When selecting the VIDEO 1 ■ Note : • Depending on the input so...

ENGLISH 46 ■ When selecting the HDMI ASSIGN • You should assign the connected HDMI INs to the desired of VIDEO 1 ~ VIDEO 3. (For details, refer to "CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS" on pages 6 ~ 7.) • You can select the desired of HDMI 1 ~ HDMI 3. ■ Note : • In such a case that a HDMI IN is assig...

47 Continued ENGLISH ■ When selecting the AUTO SURROUND • Depending on how to select a surround mode, you can select the auto surround mode or the manual surround mode. ON : The optimum surround mode will be automatically selected depending on the signal (Auto surround mode) format being input. � OF...

ENGLISH 48 When selecting the NAME • You can give names to the input sources other than tuner.• Up to 7 characters can be entered for each name. Example: When selecting the VIDEO 1 • The name is stored in the memory. ■ To resume its factory input source name. • Make a blank on each digit and press t...

ENGLISH 49 ENGLISH When selecting the PARENTAL LOCK • You can select the PARENTAL LOCK on the TUNER CONFIGURATION menu only while listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio.• You can lock the channels that you do not want to receive or unlock the previously locked channels. • When you input the correct cod...

50 When selecting the EDIT LOCK CODE ENGLISH • You can select the EDIT LOCK CODE on the TUNER CONFIGURATION menu only while listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio. • You can change the password to the desired. • When you input the correct code, "NEW : ���� " is displayed. • If the wrong passwor...

51 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. • Even when you change speakers, speaker positions, or the layout...

ENGLISH 52 • Loud test tones are output successively and then if a series of auto setup procedure has been completed, "COMPLETED" will be displayed. • To stop the auto setup procedure while performing it, press the ENTER button. In such a case that the auto setup procedure is stopped before ...

ENGLISH 53 When selecting the SPEAKER CONFIGURATION 1. Press the CURSOR UP( ▲ )/DOWN( ▼ ) buttons to select the SPEAKER CONFIGURATION, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the CURSOR UP( ▲ )/DOWN( ▼ ) buttons to select the desired speaker. Continued YES/NO: Select the desired depending on whether t...

ENGLISH 54 � When selecting the desired unit • You can select either METERS or FEET.• Once a unit is selected, the distances are automatically changed in the selected unit. � When setting the distance • You can set the distance within the range of 0.1 ~ 9.0 meters in 0.1 meter intervals (or 0.5 ~ 30...

ENGLISH 55 • You can adjust the crossover frequency within the range of 40 ~ 250 Hz. • Select "FULL RANGE" when the selected speaker can fully reproduce the low frequencies below 40 Hz. When selecting the SPEAKER CROSSOVER � Note : • You cannot select the subwoofer and the speakers set to &#...

ENGLISH 56 When selecting the ROOM EQ SETUP • 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. • If you use different brands or size...

ENGLISH 57 ENGLISH SETTING THE CH LEVEL SETUP ■ Note : • Depending on the speaker settings("NO", etc.), some channels cannot be selected. • You can adjust the current channel levels as desired. These adjusted levels are just memorized into user’s memory ("CALIBRATE"), not into preset...

59 SETTING THE SOUND PARAMETER When selecting the NIGHT MODE • This function compresses the dynamic range of previously specified parts of the Dolby Digital sound track (with extremely high volume) to minimize the difference in volume between the specified and non-specified parts. This makes it easy...

ENGLISH 60 When selecting the DOLBY PLII MUSIC • You can adjust the various surround parameters for optimum surround effect. � Note: • The parameter settings are valid only when listening in either Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode or the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode. � When selecting the PANORAMA mod...

61 ENGLISH • 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.• INPUT : To select the desired ROOM 2 source.• VOLUME : To adjust the volume on the power amplifier assigned to &...

ENGLISH 62 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 yourdealer. Under no circumstances should you ...

ENGLISH 63 Specifications � AMPLIFIER SECTION • Power output, stereo mode, 6 Ω , THD 1.0 %, 40 Hz~20 kHz | 2 × 100 W • Total harmonic distortion at -3 dB, 6 Ω , 1 kHz | 0.05% • Intermodulation distortion 60 Hz : 7 kHz= 4 : 1 SMPTE, 6 Ω , 95 W | 0.05% • Input sensitivity/impedance Line (CD, TAPE, VID...

ENGLISH 64 Setup Code Table AOC 005 003 Admiral 041 031 Aiko 014 Akai 005 Alaron 026 Ambassador 024 America Action 027 Ampro 043 Anam 027 047 048 049 Audiovox 030 027 014 034 Baysonic 027 Belcor 003 BenQ 051 Bell & Howell 019 001 Bradford 027 Brockwood 003 Broksonic 028 031 CXC 027 Candle 005 01...

ENGLISH 67 Hitachi 004 (TV use 008) 034 HQ 034 Lloyds 034 MGA 023 Megavox 016 (TV use 010) 004 (TV use 008) 034 Magnin 023 Memorex 005 028 (TV use 042) Mitsubishi 027 (TV use 041) Orion 001 Panasonic 004 (TV use 008) 028 (TV use 042) Penney 004 (TV use 008) 023 028 (TV use 042) Quasar 004 (TV use 00...

68 Tusa 010 TV86 015 Unika 018 Universal 018 019 Viewstar 015 Zenith 024 Zentek 022 AlphaStar 008 Chaparral 001 Echostar 009 Expreevu 009 General Instrument 016 015 018 Hitachi 011 HTS 009 Hughes Net.Sys 007 JVC 009 Jerrold 016 015 Megavox 006 005 Memorex 006 Next Level 018 Panasonic 017 Philips 006...