Page 2 - Introduction; CAUTION; Caution : Do not block ventilation openings or stack; UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION; ENGLISH
2 Introduction Congratulations on Your Purchase! Your new high fidelity receiver is designed to delivermaximum enjoyment and years of trouble free service.Please take a few moments to read this manualthoroughly. It will explain the features and operation ofyour unit and help ensure a trouble free in...
Page 3 - READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT; To prevent electric shock, match wide; FOR EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA; FOR YOUR SAFETY; FOR OTHER COUNTRIES; AC VOLTAGE SELECTION; AC voltage selector switch; FOR YOUR SAFETY
3 READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT FOR U.S.A AND CANADA ....................................... 120 V U n i t s s h i p p e d t o t h e U . S . A a n d C a n a d a a r edesigned for operation on 120 Volts AC only. Observe all safety precautions for use of a polarizedAC plug. However, some produc...
Page 4 - CONTENTS
4 CONTENTS Introduction UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................... 2READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT................................................................................... 3 System Connections ......
Page 5 - System Connections; outdoor FM antenna may be used to further improve the reception.; CONNECTING ANTENNAS; CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS; CONNECTING 7.1CH DIRECT INPUT
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 ...
Page 6 - CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS; input into the S-VIDEO IN jack will be output in the S-VIDEO OUT jacks.; AUDIO IN/ OUT connections; This unit
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...
Page 7 - CONNECTING DIGITAL INs and OUT
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...
Page 8 - ROOM 2 connections; CONNECTING MULTI-ROOM SYSTEM KIT; Another room
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...
Page 9 - • These outlets are switched on(power-on; SWITCHED AC OUTLETS; • Do not use an AC input cord other than the one supplied with; CONNECTING SPEAKERS
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...
Page 10 - Front Panel Controls
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...
Page 11 - Universal Remote Controls; operating manual of this remote control.; DIGI LINK SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROLS
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...
Page 12 - FUNCTION TABLE of the NUMBERED BUTTONS.
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...
Page 13 - REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE
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...
Page 14 - ENTERING A SETUP CODE; This remote control can control up to ten different components.; Example) The 3 digit setup codes for the Sherwood
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...
Page 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REMOTE COMMAND CODES
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...
Page 17 - ROOM 2 Remote Controls; LOADING BATTERIES; • Aim the ROOM 2 remote control(or the; ROOM 2 BUTTON; To resume the previous sound level,
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...
Page 18 - LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE; Operations; Before operation; or; TAPE MONITOR function; or
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 ...
Page 20 - To listen with the headphones.; To achieve the pure sound quality.
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...
Page 21 - Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC; Surround modes; SURROUND SOUND
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 ...
Page 22 - Use this mode to enjoy video game sources.
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...
Page 23 - Front left and right speakers and center speaker; Speaker placement
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 ...
Page 24 - ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND; is performed only when DTS signals are input.; Select the desired surround mode.
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...
Page 25 - Continued; When canceling the surround mode for normal stereo operation.
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...
Page 26 - Adjusting each channel level with test tone
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 ...
Page 27 - Downmixing into 2 front channels
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”,“...
Page 28 - LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS; Auto tuning
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...
Page 29 - MEMORY BACKUP FUNCTION; Tuning to preset stations
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...
Page 30 - RECORDING; Start play on the desired input.; Recording with TAPE MONITOR; Select CD as the sound recording source.; Image source
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...
Page 31 - DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING WITH MD RECORDER
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...
Page 32 - OTHER FUNCTIONS; Compressing the dynamic range (Dolby Digital sources only); Operating the sleep timer
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...
Page 34 - ROOM 2 SOURCE PLAYBACK; Press the ROOM 2 button.
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...
Page 35 - Using the OSD; CURRENT STATUS DISPLAY; This mode shows the status corresponding to each operation.; Input source; Channel level or overall volume display; OSD Menu Settings
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...
Page 37 - SETTING THE POWER AMP ASSIGN
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...
Page 38 - When this is selected, sounds below 80 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.; To select the sizes of the speakers that are connected.; SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP; When selecting the SPEAKER CONFIG
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...
Page 41 - To adjust the input source as desired.; SETTING THE FUNCTION SELECT; When selecting the INPUT SETUP
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...
Page 43 - When selecting the TONE CONTROL
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...
Page 44 - On : To turn on the current status display.; ) buttons to select the OSD MODE, then press the ENTER button.; When selecting the OSD MODE
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...
Page 45 - When selecting the DC TRIGGER; When the DC TRIGGER mode is set to On
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 ...
Page 46 - On : Select this to process the input signal digitally and; ) buttons to select the LISTENING MODE, then press the ENTER; When selecting the LISTENING MODE
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...
Page 47 - To select the source direct function for pure sound quality or not.; SETTING THE SURROUND SETUP; When selecting the SOURCE DIRECT
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...
Page 49 - SETTING THE CH LEVEL TRIM
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...
Page 50 - automatically set to Variable.; ) buttons to select the VOLUME MODE, then press the ENTER; SETTING THE ROOM2 FEED SETUP; When selecting the VOLUME MODE
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...
Page 51 - When selecting the FUNCTION SELECT for ROOM 2
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...
Page 52 - Troubleshooting Guide; PROBLEM
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...
Page 53 - Specifications
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 ..............................................................
Page 54 - O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S; A U D I O / V I D E O S U R R O U N D R E C E I V E R
5707-21052-001-0 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S R-963 A U D I O / V I D E O S U R R O U N D R E C E I V E R
