Sherwood RD-5503 - Manual

5 ENGLISH VIDEO 1 DVD player, tape deck, MD recorder, etc. VIDEO 2 DVD player, TV, etc. 2. CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS • The VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 jacks may be connected to AUDIO jacks of video components such as DVD player, TV, etc..• The TAPE IN/OUT jacks and the VIDEO 1 IN/OUT jacks can be connec...

6 ENGLISH 4. CONNECTING SUBWOOFER PRE OUT • To emphasize the deep bass sounds, connect a powered subwoofer. 5. CONNECTING SPEAKERS • Be sure to connect speakers firmly and correctly according to the channel(left and right) and the polarity(+ and -). If theconnections are faulty, no sound will be hea...

ENGLISH Ideal speaker placement varies depending on the size of yourroom and the wall coverings, etc. The typical example ofspeaker placement and recommendations are as follows : Front left and right speakers and center speaker • Place the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with TV or...

8 Front Panel Controls 3 7 6 4 5 1 9 10 11 12 2 8 ENGLISH FLUORESCENT DISPLAY 1. Input, frequency, volume level, operating information, etc. 2. Surround mode indicators 3. AUTO indicator 4. DIGITAL INPUT indicator 5. DIRECT indicator 6. Preset number, sleep time display 7. MEMORY indicator 8. PRESET...

ENGLISH 9 Remote Controls STANDBY button MUTE button SETUP button DIMMER button STEREO button PRESET UP/DOWN(+/-) buttons VOLUME UP/DOWN( / ) buttons CURSOR CONTROL( , , , ), ENTER</SEARCH MODE, SELECT / > buttons • The functions in "< >" are regional option for Europe, etc. INPU...

ENGLISH 10 LOADING BATTERIES REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE • Use the remote control unit within a range of about 7 meters (23 feet) and angles of up to 30 degrees aiming at the remote sensor. • Remove the batteries when they are not used for a long time. • Do not use the rechargeable batteries (Ni-...

Operations ENGLISH LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE Before operation • Enter the standby mode. • The STANDBY indicator lights up. This means that the receiver is notdisconnected from the AC mains and asmall amount of current is retained tosupport the operation readiness. • To switch the power off, push...

13 • Each time these buttons are pressed, the tone mode is selected as follows : OFF : To listen to a program source without the tone effect. ("DIRECT" indicator lights up.) ON : To adjust the tone for your taste. ("DIRECT" indicator goes off.) • Each time these buttons are pressed, ...

14 ENGLISH 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. Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal formatdeveloped by Dolby Laboratories. D...

ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND • Depending on speaker setting, some surround modes can be selected or not as follows : [ ] : Possible only when "CENTER" or/and "SURR (Surround)" is/are not set to "N (None)".< > : Possible only when "CENTER" and "SURR (Surround)"...

16 ENGLISH • While playing digital signals from Dolby Digital program source or listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode, you can adjust their parameters for optimum surround effect. • Then "NIGHT : ~ " (or "PANO : ~ ") is displayed for several seconds. • If the parameter mode disa...

ENGLISH 17 • The volume level of each channel can be adjusted easily with the test tone function. Adjusting each channel level with test tone • The test tone mode is displayed and will be heard from the speaker of each channel for 2 seconds as follows: → FL → C → FR → SR → SL → SW Front Left Center ...

18 ENGLISH Adjusting the current channel level • Each time these buttons are pressed, the corresponding channel is selected as follows: REF 1, 2 (or CAL) FL C FR <DD> SW SL SR LFE level < >: Only when the digital signals from Dolby Digital program sources that include LFE signal are inpu...

ENGLISH Memorizing the adjusted channel levels • Then "1" of "REF 1" indication flickers for several seconds. • You can memorize the adjusted channel levels into preset memory("REF 1", "REF 2") and recall the memorized whenever you want. • "CAL " (or "REF ...

ENGLISH 20 LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS Auto tuning • Each time this button is pressed, the band changes as follows ; → FM ST → FM MONO → AM ("ST" lights up) ("ST" goes off) • When FM stereo broadcasts are poor because of weak broadcast signals, select the FM mono mode to reducethe ...

• When using the NUMERIC buttons on the remote control. Examples) For “3” : For “15” : For “30” : Tuning to preset stations or 3. Select the desired preset number (1~30) and press theENTER button. 4. Repeat the above steps1 to 3 to memorize other stations. MEMORY BACKUP FUNCTION The following items,...

22 ENGLISH LISTENING TO RDS BROADCASTS(FM ONLY) RDS Tuner (Regional Option for some countries in Europe, etc.) • Use this function to automatically search and receive the stations offering RDS services. RDS(Radio Data System) is a method for sending information signals together with the transmitter ...

• Use this function to automatically search and receive the stations broadcasting the desired program type. • "PTY SRCH" is displayed. • Each time these buttons are pressed, one of 32 different types of programs is selected. (NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA,CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIE...

24 ENGLISH RECORDING Recording with TAPE Recording with VIDEO 1 • When the audio recording equipment is connected to the VIDEO 1 jacks, you can record the audio signals. • When recording the analog signals from CD or VIDEO 1, be sure to select the analog input. (For details, refer to "When CD, V...

25 ENGLISH 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. Adjusting the brightness of the fluorescentdisplay OTHE...

26 ENGLISH • You can use the different functions easily with the specific buttons on the front panel. USING DIFFERENT FUNCTIONS ON THE FRONT PANEL • Depending on the selected input source, each time this button is pressed, the mode changes as follows and isdisplayed for several seconds: → [ PRESET →...

System Setup • The setup menu is displayed on the fluorescent display 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 bechanged later. The setup menu consist...

28 ENGLISH Setup menu flow • The setup menu flow is as follows : • When "RETURN" is selected on a sub-menu, it will returns to the previous menu. Note : During setup menu operation, only the (POWER ON/) STANDBY button and the buttons required for system setupwill function.

1. Press CURSOR UP( ▲ )/DOWN( ▼ ) buttons to select the desired item. 2. Press the CURSOR LEFT( ◀ )/RIGHT( ▶ ) buttons to set the selected item as desired SETTING THE SYSTEM 29 • SW (SUBWOOFER) : To select the desired subwoofer mode. • TONE : To adjust the tone (bass and treble) as desired. • RETURN...

30 ENGLISH OFF : To listen to a program source without the tone effect. ("DIRECT" indicator lights up.) ON : To adjust the tone for your taste. ("DIRECT" indicator goes off.) When the TONE is set to ON to adjust the tone (bass and treble) ① Press the CURSOR UP( ▲ )/DOWN( ▼ ) buttons ...

31 3. Press the CURSOR LEFT( ◀ )/RIGHT( ▶ ) buttons to set the selected item as desired. 2. Press the CURSOR UP( ▲ )/DOWN( ▼ ) buttons to select the desired item. ENGLISH SETTING THE INPUT • D.IN (DIGITAL IN) : To assign the connected DIGITAL INs to the desired input. • AUTO (AUTO SURROUND) : To sel...

32 ENGLISH SETTING THE SPEAKER 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 o...

• Depending on your speaker type, you can select one of these following speaker types. L(Large): Select this when connecting speakers that can fully reproduce sounds below crossover frequency. S(Small) : Select this when connecting speakers that can not fully reproduce sounds below crossoverfrequenc...

34 ENGLISH When selecting the desired unit • You can select either "M (Meter)" or "FT (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 0.0 ~ 9.0 meters in 0.3 mete...

ENGLISH 35 • You can adjust the crossover frequency within the range of 40 ~ 200 Hz in 10 Hz intervals. About the crossover frequency • When speakers are set to "S (Small)", low frequencies in those channels that are below the crossover frequencyare to output from subwoofer or front speakers...

ENGLISH 36 SETTING THE CH LEVEL Note : Depending on the speaker settings ("N (None or No)"), some channels cannot be selected. • The LFE level can be adjusted within the range of -10 ~ 0 dB and other channel levels within the range of -15 ~ +15 dB • In general, we recommend the LFE level to ...

ENGLISH 38 SETTING THE PARAMETER When selecting the NIGHT MODE • This function compresses the dynamic range of previously specified parts of 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 t...

ENGLISH 39 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 Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode. When selecting the "PANO (Panorama)" mode This mode extends the front ster...

ENGLISH 40 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY No power No sound No sound from the surroundspeakers No sound from the centerspeaker Stations cannot be received Preset stations cannot bereceived Poor FM reception Continuous hissing noiseduring FM reception,especially when a stereobroa...

41 Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION • Power output, stereo mode, 6 Ω , THD 0.7%, 40 Hz~20 kHz | 2 × 50 W • Total harmonic distortion, 6 Ω , 50 W, 1 kHz | 0.09 % • Intermodulation distortion 60 Hz : 7 kHz= 4 : 1 SMPTE, 6 Ω , 50 W | 0.1 % • Input sensitivity, 47 k Ω Line (CD, TAPE, VIDEO) | 280 mV • S...