Sherwood R-945MKII Operating instructions

O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S

NEWCASTLE

POWER

SLEEP

PHONES

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER R-945MKII

MULT I ROOM

REMOTE SENSOR

STANDBY

RF OPTICAL COAXIAL

VCR1 REC

DVD

LDP

AUX

SOURCE

DIGITAL

CINEMA BASS

Pro Logic

ST TAPE 2M TUNED AUTO MEMOTY PRESET

3 Stereo DSP THEATER HALL STADIUM CHURCH SLEEP

OSD VIDEO LABELS VCR 1 REC T.2 MONITOR

INPUT SELECTOR/

INDEX

SPEAKER

ON/ OFF

1

DIGITAL

INPUTS

2 3

DTS

4 5

DIGITAL

6 7 8

PRO LOGIC

SURROUND

MODE

9

STEREO

0

FREQ.DIRECT

MEMO / ENTER

BAND FM MODE

TUNING

- REAR LEVEL +

BASS TREBLE

DYNAMIC RANGE CINEMA BASS

SPEAKER

MODE

- CENTER LEVEL +

BALANCE

FRONT

AUX SEL

-10 10+ -10 10+ LEFT RIGHT

MASTER VOLUME

AUX

S-VIDEO VIDEO L

_

AUDIO

_

R

R-945MKII

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

Introduction

UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

Congratulations on Your Purchase!

Your new high fidelity receiver is designed to deliver maximum enjoyment and years of trouble free service.

Please take a few moments to read this manual thoroughly. It will explain the features and operation of your unit and help ensure a trouble free installation.

Please unpack your unit carefully. We recommend that you save the carton and packing material. They will be helpful if you ever need to move your unit and may be required if you ever need to return it for service. Your unit is designed to be placed in a horizontal position and it is important to allow at least two inches of space behind your unit for adequate ventilation and cabling convenience.

To avoid damage, never place the unit near radiators, in front of heating vents, in direct sunlight, or in excessively humid or dusty locations. Connect your complementary components as illustrated in the following section.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

FOR U.S.A.

Note to CATV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

FCC INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

Caution : Do not block ventilation openings or stack other equipment on the top.

2

READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT

FOR U.S.A. AND CANADA ................................. 120 V

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Units shipped to the U.S.A. and Canada are designed for operation on 120 V AC only.

Safety precaution with use of a polarized AC plug.

However, some products may be supplied with a nonpolarized plug.

CAUTION : To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION : Pour eviter les choc electriques, introduire la lame la plug large de la borne correspondante de la prise et poussre jusqu'au fond.

FOR EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA ........ 230 V/240 V

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Units shipped to Australia are designed for operation on 240 V AC only.

To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard threepin power point which is effectively earthed through the normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-core and be correctly wired to provide connection to earth.

Improper extension cords are a major cause of fatalities. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is earthed and that the installation is completely safe.

For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective earthing of the power point, consult a qualified electrician.

PAN-EUROPEAN UNIFIED VOLTAGE

All units are suitable for use on supplies 230-240 V

AC.

CONTENTS

Introduction

UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 2

READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT ..................................................................................................... 3

System Connections .............................................................................................................................................................. 4

Front Panel Controls ............................................................................................................................................................ 7

Universal Remote Control

DIGI LINK SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROLS ............................................................................................................. 8

OPERATING COMPONENTS WITH REMOTE CONTROL ................................................................................... 10

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE ............................................................................................................ 10

LOADING BATTERIES .............................................................................................................................................. 10

ENTERING A SET-UP CODE .................................................................................................................................... 11

Operations

LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE ................................................................................................................... 12

SURROUND SOUND ...................................................................................................................................................14

ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND ............................................................................................................................. 15

LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS .................................................................................................................. 20

AUDIO RECORDING ................................................................................................................................................. 22

RECORDING WITH VCR 1 ........................................................................................................................................ 23

OTHER FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 25

Using the OSD

CURRENT STATUS DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................... 27

MENU SCREEN ........................................................................................................................................................... 28

Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................................................................................................... 30

Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................................... 31

3

System Connections

Do not connect the receiver to the wall AC outlet when plugging and unplugging connection cords.

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 you get the best reception of your favorite FM stations.

A 75 Ω outdoor FM antenna may be used to further improve the reception.

Disconnect the indoor antenna before replacing it with the outdoor one.

Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and the AC input cord and set it to a direction for the best reception.

If the reception is poor with the AM loop antenna, an AM outdoor antenna can be used in place of the AM loop antenna.

Caution: When listening to AM broadcasts in a surround mode without an AM antenna, digital noise can be heard.

Should this happen, connect an AM antenna.

Make connections firmly and correctly. If not, it can cause loss of sound, noise or damage to the receiver.

If the electricity fails or the AC input cord is left unplugged for about 2 weeks, the memorized contents will be cleared.

Should this happen, memorize them again.

■ CONNECTING ANTENNAS

FM

(OUTDOOR ANTENNA)

ANTENN

MAIN

IN

L R

DIGITAL

INPUTS

AC-3 RF

AM

LOOP

PRE

OUT

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

FM

75Ω

REAR

PRE

OUT

L R

GND

MULTI

ROOM

T h i s d evice complies with Par t 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

COAXIAL

AC-3/PCM

OPTICAL

S E R . NO

PHONO

L R VIDEO S-VIDEO

C

L

L R

DVD

LDP

PLAY

VCR

REC

TAPE 1

REC

TAPE 2

PLAY TV

TAPE 2

REC

L R DIGI-LINK VIDEO MONITOR

"Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No.5,451,942 and ather world-wide patents issues and pending. "DTS", "DTS Digital surround", are trademarks of Digital Theater systems, Inc.

Copyright 1996 Digital Theater System, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

NEWCASTLE

MODEL NO. R-945MKII

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

MADE IN KOREA

DESIGNED IN USA

CENTER

SPEAKER

(8Ω)

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. "Dolby", "PRO LOGIC" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished

Works. '1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

FRONT

SPEAKERS

(8Ω)

All rights reserved.

AC OUTLETS

SPEAKERS

(8Ω)

~~120V/60Hz

TOTAL 100W

1A MAX

R

R

AC INPUT

~120V/60Hz

4A

L

L

E85649

29Z3

LISTED

AUDIO EQUIPMENT

C AU T I O N

R I S K O F E L E C T R I C S H O C K

D O N O T O P E N

W ARNING:"SHOCK HAZARD-

DO NOT OPEN"

AVIS:"RISQUE DE CHOC-

ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR"

C

FM

(INDOOR ANTENNA)

AM loop antenna

300 ohm

feeder

SUPPLIED ADAPTOR

AM

LOOP

FM

75Ω

ANTENNA

■ CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS

AUDIO IN

Video deck 1

POWER

ON/OFF

OPEN/CLOSE

PHONES LEVEL

MIN MAX

MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER CDC-5080R

V-CD PBC

GRAPHICS

REVERT

PEAK

PROG

DELETE

1 2 3 4 5

AUTO

EDIT

A B

RANDOM

SCENE TRACK

REPEAT

INDEX STEP

A< >B

ALL

MPX

1 DISC S

INTRO

10 7

13

1

4

2

5

3

6

8 9

14 15

PHONES

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

LD player

MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER CDC-5080R

1 2 3 4 5 DISC SKIP

PLAY EXCHANGE

Play 1 Exchange 4

5 DISC AUTOMATIC DISC LOADING SYSTEM

RANDOM REPEAT ALL 1 DISC S REVERT PROG AUTO V-CD PBC

GRAPHICS PEAK DELETE EDIT SCENE TRACK INDEX STEP A< >B MPX INTRO

1 2 3 4 5 10

13

11 12

14 15

REMOTE SENSOR PROGRAM/REVIEW RANDOM REPEAT

OPEN/CLOSE

PHONES LEVEL

MIN

PHONES

MAX

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

DVD player

AUDIO OUT

MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER CDC-5080R

POWER

ON/OFF

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

L R VIDEO S-VIDEO

DVD

LDP

■ CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS

Turntable with MM type cartridge

CD player

MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER CDC-5080R

POWER

ON/OFF

OPEN/CLOSE

V-CD PBC REVERT PROG

GRAPHICS

1 2

PEAK

3 4

DELETE

5

AUTO

EDIT

RANDOM REPEAT ALL 1 DISC S 1

SCENE TRACK INDEX STEP

A< >B MPX INTRO 4

7

2

5

8

10 11 12

9

13 14 15

3

6

REMOTE SENSOR PROGRAM/REVIEW RANDOM REPEAT

PHONES LEVEL

MIN

PHONES

MAX

PLAY

VCR

REC

TV

PHONO

Tape deck 1

DIGI-LINK STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK DD-5080C

AUTO REVERSE

PLAY/AUTO TAPE SELECTOR

B

EJECT

HIGH

CD

B C

NORM

SYN MPX

REC dB

R

-00

MIN

-20 -10 -6 -3

SEC

M RELAY P

+3

REC

+6

O/O CD SUN REC

NORMAL

DUBBING

HIGH

AMS AMS

RESET

COUNTER

A/B MODE

T SIZE MEMORY B/C/OFF

R PLAY REVERSE

AUTO REVERSE

A

HX-PRO

RECORD & PLAY/AUTO TAPE SELECTOR

POWER PHONES REC LEVEL

0 10

REC BALAMCE MIC MIX

R SOURCE MIC

MIC

L R

PLAY(LINE OUT)

L R

GND

CD

TAPE 1

PLAY

TAPE 1

REC

REC(LINE IN)

*Tape deck 2 or graphic equalizer

DIGI-LINK STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK DD-5080C

HIGH

B C

NORM

CD

REC

SYN MPX MIN dB

R

-00 -20 -10 -6 -3

SEC

M RELAY

REC

P

+3 +6

AUTO REVERSE

PLAY/AUTO TAPE SELECTOR

B

EJECT

NORMAL

DUBBING

HIGH

AMS AMS

RESET

COUNTER

A/B MODE

T SIZE MEMORY

R PLAY

B/C/OFF

REVERSE

O/O CD SUN REC AUTO REVERSE

A

HX-PRO

RECORD & PLAY/AUTO TAPE SELECTOR

POWER PHONES REC LEVEL

0 10

REC BALAMCE MIC MIX

R SOURCE MIC

MIC

TAPE 2

PLAY

PLAY(LINE OUT)

TAPE 2

REC

REC(LINE IN)

L R

* The TAPE 2 MONITOR PLAY/REC jacks may also be connected to the LINE OUT/IN jacks of an optional graphic equalizer.

DIGI-LINK VIDEO MONITOR

Monitor TV

AUDIO OUT

*TV or additional video component

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

* The TV jacks may also be connected to an additional video component such as a cable TV tuner, a video deck or satellite system.

* Use the S-VIDEO jacks to make connections to video components with S-VIDEO IN/OUT jacks. A signal input into the

S-VIDEO jack will be output in only the S-VIDEO jack and a signal input into the normal VIDEO jack will be output in only the normal VIDEO jack.

4

■ CONNECTING MULTI-ROOM ADAPTOR

Adaptor

OUT

MULTI

ROOM

• Connect this jack to the output of the multi-room adaptor.

For information on the multi-room adaptor, contact the

Xantech corporation at 1-800-843-5465.

■ CONNECTING DIGITAL INPUTS

DIGITAL

INPUTS

AC-3 RF

LD player with AC-3

DIGITAL RF OUT

Component with

COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

AC-3/PCM

OPTICAL

Component with

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

• A digital input should be connected to the components such as

LD player or DVD, etc. capable of outputing DTS Digital

Surround, Dolby Digital(AC-3), PCM or RF format digital signals.

• For details, refer to the operating instructions of the component connected.

• When making the COAXIAL DIGITAL connection, be sure to use a 75Ω COAXIAL cord, not a conventional AUDIO cord.

■ CONNECTING SYSTEM CONTROL

Sherwood component with DIGI LINK II or III

CD player

DIGI-LINK

Tape deck

Graphic equalizer

System control cord

• Connect this jack to the DIGI LINK jack of the external

Sherwood component that uses the DIGI LINK II or III remote control system.

L R

ANTENN

DIGITAL

INPUTS

AC-3 RF

PRE

OUT

AM

LOOP

PRE

OUT

CENTER

FM

75Ω

REAR

PRE

OUT

L R

GND

MULTI

ROOM

T h i s d evice complies with Par t 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

COAXIAL

AC-3/PCM

OPTICAL

PHONO

C

TAPE 1

PLAY

TAPE 1

REC

L

L R

S E R . NO

L R

DVD

LDP

PLAY

VCR

REC

TV

VIDEO S-VIDEO

NEWCASTLE

MODEL NO. R-945MKII

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

MADE IN KOREA

DESIGNED IN USA

CENTER

SPEAKER

(8Ω)

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. "Dolby", "PRO LOGIC" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished

Works. '1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

All rights reserved.

AC OUTLETS

FRONT

SPEAKERS

(8Ω)

REAR

SPEAKERS

(8Ω)

R

R

L R DIGI-LINK VIDEO MONITOR

"Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No.5,451,942 and ather world-wide patents issues and pending. "DTS", "DTS Digital surround", are trademarks of Digital Theater systems, Inc.

Copyright 1996 Digital Theater System, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SWITCHED

~~120V/60Hz

TOTAL 100W

1A MAX

AC INPUT

~120V/60Hz

4A

L

L

E85649

29Z3

LISTED

AUDIO EQUIPMENT

C

C AU T I O N

R I S K O F E L E C T R I C S H O C K

D O N O T O P E N

W ARNING:"SHOCK HAZARD-

DO NOT OPEN"

AVIS:"RISQUE DE CHOC-

ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR"

■ CONNECTING SPEAKERS

Front right

Center

Front left

CENTER

SPEAKER

(8 Ω)

+ -

FRONT

SPEAKERS

(8 Ω)

+

REAR

SPEAKERS

(8 Ω)

R

R

-

L

+

L

Rear right Rear left

• Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords.

• Be sure to connect speakers firmly and correctly according to the channel (left and right) and the polarity

(+ and –).

• Be sure to use the speakers with the impedance of over

8 Ω.

• Always connect both rear speakers.

• For installing the speakers, refer to "Speaker placement" on page 15.

5

■ MAIN IN connections

Pre amplifier

L R

MAIN

IN

PRE

OUT

PRE

OUT

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

• When a separate pre amplifier is used for front channels, connect these jacks to the pre amplifier and connect the front speakers to this receiver.

■ AC INPUT CORD

Plug this cord into a wall AC outlet

L R

ANTENN

DIGITAL

INPUTS

AC-3 RF

AM

LOOP

PRE

OUT

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

FM

75Ω

REAR

PRE

OUT

L R

GND

MULTI

ROOM

T h i s d evice complies with Par t 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

COAXIAL

AC-3/PCM

OPTICAL

S E R . NO

PHONO

L R VIDEO S-VIDEO

C

L

L R

DVD

LDP

TAPE 1

PLAY

TAPE 1

REC

TAPE 2

PLAY

PLAY

VCR

REC

TV

TAPE 2

REC

L R DIGI-LINK VIDEO MONITOR

"Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No.5,451,942 and ather world-wide patents issues and pending. "DTS", "DTS Digital surround", are trademarks of Digital Theater systems, Inc.

Copyright 1996 Digital Theater System, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

NEWCASTLE

MODEL NO. R-945MKII

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

MADE IN KOREA

DESIGNED IN USA

CENTER

SPEAKER

(8Ω)

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. "Dolby", "PRO LOGIC" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished

FRONT

SPEAKERS

(8Ω)

Works. '1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

All rights reserved.

AC OUTLETS

REAR

SPEAKERS

(8Ω)

SWITCHED

~~120V/60Hz

TOTAL 100W

1A MAX

R

R

AC INPUT

~120V/60Hz

4A

L

L

E85649

29Z3

LISTED

AUDIO EQUIPMENT

C AU T I O N

R I S K O F E L E C T R I C S H O C K

D O N O T O P E N

W ARNING:"SHOCK HAZARD-

DO NOT OPEN"

AVIS:"RISQUE DE CHOC-

ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR"

C

■ PRE OUT connections

Front speakers

L R

MAIN

IN

PRE

OUT

PRE

OUT

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

REAR

PRE

OUT

L R

Power amplifier

Power amplifier

Power amplifier

Center speaker

Powered subwoofer

Rear speakers

• Use these jacks when adding additional amplifiers.

• Connect the PRE OUT jacks to the powered speakers or the power amplifiers connected to speakers respectively.

• To emphasize the deep bass sounds, connect a powered subwoofer.

• When you do not use the front MAIN IN and PRE OUT jacks, always connect these jacks with the supplied jumper plugs.

■ SWITCHED AC OUTLETS

• These outlets are switched on and

off by the POWER button on the

front panel or on the remote control.

(Maximum total capacity is 1 A,

100W)

Standby mode – switched AC outlet off

Power on mode – switched AC outlet on

6

Front Panel Controls

POWER BUTTON

SLEEP BUTTON

REMOTE SENSOR

STANDBY INDICATOR

DIGITAL INPUT INDICATORS

OSD BUTTON/INDICATOR

VIDEO LABELS BUTTON

VCR1 REC SELECTOR BUTTON

TAPE2 MONITOR BUTTON

INPUT SELECTOR / INDEX KNOB

MASTER VOLUME CONTROL KNOB

POWER

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER R-945MKII

MULT I ROOM

REMOTE SENSOR

STANDBY

RF OPTICAL COAXIAL

VCR1 REC

DVD

LDP

AUX

SOURCE

DIGITAL

CINEMA BASS

Pro Logic

ST TAPE 2M TUNED AUTO MEMOTY PRESET

3 Stereo DSP THEATER HALL STADIUM CHURCH SLEEP

OSD VIDEO LABELS VCR 1 REC T.2 MONITOR

INPUT SELECTOR/

INDEX

MASTER VOLUME

SLEEP

PHONES

HEADPHONE JACK

TUNING

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

FREQ.DIRECT

MEMO / ENTER

BAND FM MODE

- REAR LEVEL +

SPEAKER

MODE

- CENTER LEVEL +

DIGITAL

INPUTS

DTS

DIGITAL PRO LOGIC

SURROUND

MODE

STEREO

FRONT

BASS TREBLE BALANCE

SPEAKER

AUX

DYNAMIC RANGE CINEMA BASS AUX SEL

ON/ OFF

-10 10+ -10 10+ LEFT RIGHT

S-VIDEO VIDEO L

_

AUDIO

_

R

CINEMA

BASS

BUTTON

DYNAMIC

RANGE

BUTTON/

INDICATOR

SURROUND MODE

BUTTON

DOLBY( )

PRO LOGIC BUTTON

DOLBY( ) DIGITAL BUTTON

DTS BUTTON/INDICATOR

DIGITAL INPUT BUTTON

SPEAKER ON/OFF SWITCH

NUMERIC BUTTONS

FM MODE BUTTON

BASS CONTROL KNOB

BAND BUTTON

FREQUENCY DIRECT BUTTON

STEREO BUTTON

FRONT AUX/

REAR TV SELECTOR BUTTON/INDICATOR

CENTER LEVEL UP/DOWN (+/ -) BUTTONS

BALANCE CONTROL KNOB

SPEAKER MODE BUTTON

TUNING UP/DOWN

( / ) BUTTONS

TREBLE CONTROL KNOB

REAR LEVEL UP/DOWN (+/ -) BUTTONS

MEMORY/ ENTER BUTTON

■ FLUORESCENT DISPLAY

INPUT, FREQUENCY,PRESET, VOLUME LEVEL, OPERATING INFORMATIONS, etc

STEREO INDICATOR

TAPE 2 MONITOR INDICATOR

TUNED INDICATOR

VCR1 RECORD SOURCE DISPLAY

CINEMA BASS INDICATOR

AUTO INDICATOR

MEMORY INDICATOR

PRESET INDICATOR

VCR1

DVD

REC CINEMA BASS

LDP

AUX

SOURCE

DIGITAL Pro Logic

RDS

3 Stereo

ST TAPE 2M TUNED AUTO MEMOTY PRESET

DSP THEATER HALL STADIUM CHURCH SLEEP

SLEEP INDICATOR

CHURCH INDICATOR

STADIUM INDICATOR

HALL INDICATOR

THEATER INDICATOR

3 Stereo INDICATOR

Pro Logic INDICATOR

DIGITAL INDICATOR

■ Front AUX INPUT JACKS

AUX

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO L

_

AUDIO

_

R

Additional video component

AUDIO OUT

The front AUX input jacks may be also connected to an additional video component such as a camcorder, a video deck or a video game player, etc.

Use the S-VIDEO jack to make connection to video component with the S-VIDEO OUT jack.

A signal input into the S-VIDEO jack will be output in only the S-VIDEO jack and a signal input into the normal

VIDEO jack will be output in only the normal VIDEO jack.

7

Universal Remote Control

Note: For enhanced Universal Remote Programming instructions and product identification codes, please refer to the operating manual inclosed with this Universal Remote Control.

This remote control has 3 operating modes as follows;

OSD (On Screen Display) mode: Allows you to look at information about basic operation of this receiver on your monitor TV and to operate this receiver by moving an arrow that appears on the screen of your monitor TV.

Sherwood mode: Allows you to operate this receiver, and other Sherwood components like cassette decks, CD players and equalizers, etc. (To operate other Sherwood components, you should make the DIGI LINK connections between them)

Non-Sherwood mode: Allows you to operate the non-Sherwood audio and video components.

Notes:

The set-up code for each component should be entered before operation.

For set-up codes(product identification codes), please refer to “Set-Up Code Tables” in the operating manual of this remote control.

Some operation buttons have different functions according to each operation mode.

Be sure to set the remote control to the correct mode before operation.

DIGI LINK SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROLS

This section explains the basic functions for Sherwood or OSD mode. For 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 system remote control operation, first make the DIGI LINK connections between Sherwood components.

The numbered buttons on the remote control have different functions in different modes. For details, refer to the “FUNCTION

TABLE of the NUMBERED BUTTONS” on next page.

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY LED LAMP

DEVICE BUTTONS

To operate the desired component with this remote control, first select the corresponding DEVICE button

POWER BUTTON

VOLUME / (UP/DOWN)BUTTONS

MUTE BUTTON

7

1

5

9

NUMERIC(1~0)/CURSOR CONTROL( , , , )BUTTONS

For selecting preset stations or entering frequency directly in tuner mode.

For selecting a track or a disc in CD mode.

When selecting a disc, select disc No. (1~5)within 2 sec. after pressing DISC button.

For moving an arrow with the CURSOR CONTROL buttons in the OSD mode.

DISC BUTTON (CD CHANGER Only)

INPUT SELECTOR BUTTONS

In the standby mode, when pressing a input selector button, the receiver is turned on automatically and the desired input source is selected.

LIGHT BUTTON activates the backlighting of the remote control for 5 sec. If any other button is pressed while the backlighting is on, the reomote control will remain backlit for an additional 5 sec.

TAPE

PRESET SCAN BUTTON

3

2

6

8

4

SLEEP BUTTON

SYSTEM DISPLAY BUTTON

OSD BUTTON

TEST TONE BUTTON

ENTER BUTTON

EQUALIZER FUNCTIONS

T.MON-for monitoring the sound of recording or

(EQ.T) playback on tape deck

DISPLAY-for selecting equalizer display.

USER-for adjusting equalizer pattern as desired.

PRESET-for selecting equalizer pattern.

FILE-for selecting desired equalizer pattern in the

preset or in the user mode.

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FUNCTION TABLE of the NUMBERED BUTTONS.

Component control selection buttons

Button symbols

(for receiver)

①

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

DOWN

② SUBWOOFER LEVEL UP

③ CENTER LEVEL UP

④

CENTER LEVEL DOWN

⑤

⑥

REAR LEVEL DOWN

REAR LEVEL UP

(for CD player)

REPEAT A <·>B

INTRO SCAN

PAUSE

STOP

BACKWARD SKIP

FORWARD SKIP

(for tape deck)

DECK SELECTOR A

DECK SELECTOR B

PAUSE

STOP

REWIND

FAST-FORWARD

⑦

⑧

SURROUND MODE

DELAY TIME

PLAY

─

FORWARD PLAY

REVERSE PLAY

⑨ DELAY ADJUST ─ RECORD

When using the Sherwood DIGI LINK Ⅲ components, by pressing PLAY, etc. on CD player or tape deck, CD or TAPE 2

MONITOR is selected automatically without selecting the input source and then PLAY, etc. starts.

In this case, to listen to TAPE 1, switch off the TAPE 2 MONITOR and select the TAPE 1.

Notes:

Some functions for CD player, tape deck or equalizer may not be available.

For details about functions, refer to the operating instructions of each component.

The TV/OFF and the CH ∨ buttons may not be available for this receiver.

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OPERATING COMPONENTS WITH REMOTE CONTROL

1

Enter the set-up codes of the components respectively, referring to “ENTERING A

SET-UP CODE”(page 11).

2

Turn on the components you want to operate.

3

Press the DEVICE button on the remote control corresponding to the component you want to operate.

4

Press the button corresponding to the operation you want while aiming the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR on the component.

When operating a Sherwood CD player or tape deck using the system remote control, aim the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR on this unit.

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 the remote sensor.

POWER

SLEEP

PHONES

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER R-945MKII

MULT I ROOM

REMOTE SENSOR

STANDBY

RF OPTICAL COAXIAL

VCR1

DVD

REC CINEMA BASS

LDP

VCR 2

SOURCE

AC-3 Pro Logic

ST TAPE 2M TUNED AUTO MEMOTY PRESET

3 Stereo DSP THEATER SLEEP

OSD VIDEO LABELS VCR 1 REC T.2 MONITOR

INPUT SELECTOR/

INDEX

SPEAKER

ON/ OFF

1 2

DIGITAL

INPUTS

3

DTS

4

5 6 7 8 9

DIGITAL PRO LOGIC

SURROUND

MODE

STEREO

0

FREQ.DIRECT

MEMO / ENTER

BAND FM MODE

BASS

DYNAMIC RANGE CINEMA BASS

TUNING

- REAR LEVEL +

SPEAKER

MODE - CENTER LEVEL +

TREBLE BALANCE

FRONT

AUX SEL

-10 10+ -10 10+ LEFT RIGHT

MASTER VOLUME

AUX

S-VIDEO VIDEO L

_

AUDIO

_

R

30

7m

30

LOADING BATTERIES

When “L -BAT” flickers on the LCD, the old batteries should be replaced.

When changing the batteries, load the new batteries within 10 sec. to maintain existing programming

If the batteries are removed for a longer period of time, the remote control might lose its memory and require reentering.

1

Remove the cover.

2

Load 4 AAA 1.5V batteries matching the polarity.

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ENTERING A SET-UP CODE

Before operating audio and video components using the remote control supplied with this receiver, the set-up code for each component should be entered.

For system remote control operation, the set-up code for each Sherwood component such as CD player and tape deck is “001”respectively. Enter each set-up code for CD player and tape deck doing steps 3,4 and 5 as follows.

Turn on the component you want to control.

1

Example) When entering the set-up code for this receiver, turn on this receiver.

3

Press the corresponding DEVICE and the

MUTE buttons simultaneously.

For receiver or amplifier :

For CD player :

2

Find the set-up code for your component referring to “Set-Up Code Tables” in the operating manual of this remote control.

Example) The 3 digit set-up codes for the Sherwood

“Audio” are 001,002, ...(Hint:The correct setup code for this receiver is “001”.)

4

Enter the 3 digit set-up code aiming the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR on the component.

For "001" : 0 0 1

For "124" : 1 2 4

For CABLE :

Then “SET” appears on the LCD of the remote control for 20 seconds.

Your component will be turned off when the correct set-up code is entered.

Continue to enter the corresponding codes until your component turns off.

If “SET” disappears, start from the step 3 again.

5

Press the corresponding DEVICE button to store the set -up code.

For receiver or amplifier :

For CD player :

For CABLE :

6

Operate the component using the corresponding function buttons on the remote control such as POWER, CH ∧/∨ and VOL

∧/∨ buttons, etc.

If any of the buttons do not perform as they should, start from step 1 again to enter the next set-up code.

Notes:Some audio and video components have separate buttons for POWER ON/OFF.

In this case, press the corresponding DEVICE button to turn the component ON and press the

POWER button to turn the component OFF.

If there is no correct set-up code or if the

Manufacturer/Brand for your component is not listed in “Set-Up Code Tables” in the operating manual of this remote control, please use the “Auto Search

Method” on page 10 in the operating manual of this remote control.

Although each set-up code is designed to work with many different modes, certain codes may not work with some models. (Also, certain codes may only operate some of the functions available on a given model.)

7

Repeat the above steps 1 to 6 for each of your other components.

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Operations

Note: Before operating this receiver with the supplied remote control, refer to “Universal Remote Control” on page 8 for details about operation.

LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE

1

Turn the power on.

3

Select the desired input source.

T. 2 MONITOR

INPUT SELECTOR/

INDEX

POWER or or or

Each time the POWER button is pressed, the receiver is turned on to enter the operating mode or off to enter the standby mode.

In the standby mode, if the INPUT SELECTOR button is pressed on the remote control, the receiver is turned on automatically and the desired input is selected.

In the standby mode, the STANDBY indicator lights up. This means that the receiver is not disconnected from the AC outlet and a small amount of current is retained to support the memorized contents and operation readiness.

2

Switch the speakers on.

SPEAKER

ON/ OFF

Each time the INPUT SELECTOR/INDEX knob is rotated, the input source changes as follows:

→ PHONO ↔ TUNER ↔ CD PLAYER ↔ TAPE 1←

(frequency display)

→ AUX/TV ↔ VCR1 ↔ LD PLAYER ↔ DVD ←

When the TAPE 2 MONITOR button is set to on and

“TAPE 2M” indicator lights up, other inputs can not be heard from the speakers.

To listen to a input source other than TAPE 2

MONITOR, be sure to set the TAPE 2MONITOR button to off.

TAPE 2 MONITOR function

You can connect either a tape deck or a graphic equalizer to the receiver’s TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks.

When listening to the component connected to these jacks,set the TAPE 2 MONITOR button to on.

If you connect a 3-head tape deck, you can listen to the sound being recorded during recording, instead of the source sound.

For further details, refer to the operating instructions of the component connected.

When the AUX/TV is selected as input source

Select the front AUX or the rear TV.

FRONT

AUX SEL

Then sound can be heard from the speakers connected to the speaker terminals.

When using the headphones for private listening, press the SPEAKER switch again to switch the speakers off.

If the front AUX is selected, the FRONT AUX indicator lights up.

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When CD, DVD, LDP or AUX/TV is selected as input source

Select the digital (or the analog) input connected as desired.

Each time this button is pressed,

DIGITAL

INPUT the corresponding input is selected as follows;

–In the DTS mode

OPTICAL COAXIAL

– In the Dolby Digital(AC-3) mode:Not available for CD

(RF:LDP only) OPTICAL COAXIAL

To play back the laser disc encoded the Dolby Digital(AC-

3) format in the Dolby Digital(AC-3) mode, you should select the RF input as the desired digital input.

– In the normal stereo or a surround mode other than the

DTS and Dolby Digital(AC-3) modes.

OPTICAL COAXIAL ANALOG

To listen to Dolby Digital program source in the 2-CH downmix mode, in the stereo mode, the corresponding digital input (LD Player : RF) should be selected. (For details, refer to “Downmixing into 2 front channels” on page 19).

Notes :

When the selected optical or coaxial digital input is not connected, the selected DIGITAL INPUT indicator is flickering, meaning no sound.(Refer to “Select the desired surround mode” on page 15.)

When the DTS or Dolby Digital(AC-3) mode is selected, the component connected to the selected digital input can be heard regardless of the selected input source.

Operate the selected component for playback.

4

When playing back the program sources with surround sound, refer to

“ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND” on page 15.

5

Adjust the (overall) volume.

MASTER VOLUME or

DOWN UP

6

Adjust the tone (bass and treble).

BASS TREBLE

-10 10+ -10 10+

Note : Extreme settings at high volume may damage your speakers.

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7

Adjust the stereo balance between the left and the right channels.

BALANCE

LEFT

8

Adjust the subwoofer level.

It is adjustable only when a powered subwoofer is to

“YES”. (Refer

“Adjusting the speaker settings” on page 16 )

9

To increase the bass sound.

CINEMA BASS

Press it again to cancel.

10

To mute the sound.

RIGHT

“MUTE” will flicker.

To resume the previous sound level, press it again.

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To listen with the headphones.

PHONES

Ensure that the SPEAKER ON/OFF switch is set to off.

When listening to DTS or Dolby Digital(AC-3) program source in the DTS or the Dolby Digital(AC-

3) mode, if the headphones are plugged and the

SPEAKER ON/OFF switch is set to off, it enters the

2-CH downmix mode automatically.

(For details, refer to “Downmixing into 2 front channels” on page 19).

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

This receiver has 8 different surround modes to allow you to enjoy surround sound with various program sources: DTS , DOLBY DIGITAL(AC-3), DOLBY PRO LOGIC, DOLBY 3 STEREO, THEATER,

HALL,STADIUM,CHURCH.

DTS (Digital Theater System) : Allows you to enjoy 5.1 (or 6) discrete channels of high quality digital audio from

DTS program sources bearing the “ ”,

DVD and compact discs, etc. DTS Digital Surround delivers up to 6 channels of transparent audio (which means identical to the original masters) and results in exceptional clarity throughout a true 360˚ soundfield.

DTS DIGITAL SURROUND : “DTS” and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Note: The DTS program sources should be played back in the DTS mode. If not, no sound or the sound like continuous noise will be heard.

DOLBY DIGITAL(AC-3) : Allows you to enjoy up to 5.1 channels of digital surround sound from Dolby

”trademark such as laser discs.

D I G I T A L

Dolby Digital(AC-3) provides better sound quality, improved dynamic range and great sense of direction, compared with the conventional Dolby surround. Now, you are able to enjoy real Home Theater sound in your home.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC : This receiver incorporates the Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder which has the same functions for playback as movie theaters and gives a theater - like experience in your home, naturally reproducing the audio sound field. Use with Dolby Pro Logic program sources

DOLBY SURROUND

”trademark such as video cassette tapes or laser discs.

DOLBY 3 STEREO : Combining the rear speaker signal with that of the front speakers allows you to enjoy a regenerated sound field which has comparatively more presence and a more expansive feeling from the 3 front channels (front L,front R and center speakers) than that of ordinary stereo

DOLBY SURROUND

”trademark.

• Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “ Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Confidential Unpublished Works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

THEATER : This mode provides the effect of being in a movie theater when watching a movie source that has a stereo sound track.

HALL : This mode provides the ambience of a concert hall for classical music sources such as orchestral, chamber music or an instrumental solo.

STADIUM : This mode provides the expansive sound field. For music sources like a rock concert, you will feel as if you were actually at the live concert. For sports programs such as a baseball game, you can enjoy a powerful sound, thus obtaining the true stadium effect.

CHURCH: This mode provides the ambience of a church for baroque, string orchestral and choral group music.

Delay time

When the center speaker or the rear speakers is(are) closer to the listener than the front speakers, the sound from the center speaker or the rear speakers can arrive at the listener’s ear earlier than the sound from the front speakers.

In this case, the imaging is not as sharp and stable as it could be.

For audible improvement, the sound from center speaker can be delayed with the center delay time setting so that the sound from the front and the center speakers will be heard at the same time and the sound from the rear speakers can be also delayed with the rear delay time setting so that the sound from the front and the rear speakers will be heard at the same time.

The optimum delay time will be different according to the room size and the acoustic properties. It is recommended that you try different times to obtain the best effect.

• It is adjustable in the Dolby Digital(AC-3) and the Dolby Pro Logic modes only.(For details, refer to “In Dolby Digital(AC-

3), Dolby Pro Logic mode, adjusting delay times of the speakers” on page 18.)

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Speaker placement

To obtain the best surround sound effect in your home, place the speakers as follows;

Front speakers : Place each front speaker about 1m (40”) from the TV set.

Center speaker : Place the center speaker either above or below the TV set to assure good visualization of center channel program.

Rear speakers : Place the rear speakers approximately 1m (40”) above the ear level of a seated listener directly to the left or right of the main listening position or at the same height but slightly behind the main position.

Subwoofer : Place the powered subwoofer by a wall or corner of the room for best sound.

The ideal surround system consists of all the speakers listed above. The ideal DTS Digital Surround system uses full range speakers for all positions including both front speakers, both rear speakers and the center speaker.

However, if you don’t have a center speaker, a subwoofer or rear speakers, select the best possible surround mode with the available speakers.

Note: To avoid interference with the TV picture, use only magnetically shielded center and front speakers.

FRONT

LEFT

SUB

WOOFER

TV set

CENTER

SPEAKER

FRONT

RIGHT

REAR

LEFT

REAR

RIGHT

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.

Select the desired surround mode.

1

When selecting the DTS mode, the Dolby Digital

(AC-3) mode or the Dolby Pro Logic mode.

When selecting a surround mode among the Dolby 3 stereo, Theater, Hall, Stadium and Church modes.

SURROUND

MODE or

DTS

DIGITAL PRO LOGIC or

When the DTS mode is selected, the DTS indicator on the button lights up.

The DTS mode is available only for DVD,LDP,

AUX/TV and CD as input source.

The Dolby Digital (AC-3) mode is available only for

DVD, LDP and AUX/TV as input source.

To enjoy the DTS mode or the Dolby Digital (AC-3) mode, be sure that the program source and the corresponding digital input is selected. If not, no sound will be heard.

When LDP is selected, the RF digital input will work only in the Dolby Digital(AC-3) mode.

(Refer to “When CD, DVD, LDP or AUX/TV is

.....

selected as input source” on page 13.)

Each time the SURROUND MODE button is pressed, the surround mode changes as follows;

(DTS DIGITAL Pro Logic) 3 Stereo

(OFF) CHURCH STADIUM HALL THEATER

“( )”: Remote control only.

When canceling the surround mode for normal stereo operation.

STEREO or

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Adjusting the speaker settings

Adjusting the settings of front, center, rear speakers and subwoofer connected.

If the speaker setting is adjusted to “SMALL”, the low range bass sound of the channel(s) is redirected to the subwoofer or the front channels and if the speaker setting is adjusted to “NONE”, the sound of the channel(s) is redirected to other channels.

2

Press the SPEAKER MODE button for more than 2 seconds to enter the front speaker mode.

SPEAKER

MODE

The front speaker mode is displayed.

3

Select the desired front speaker mode.

SPEAKER

MODE

Each time this button is pressed, the front speaker mode changes and flickers for 5 seconds as follow;

↓

LARGE

↓

:When using the relatively large front speakers

(full range speakers).

SMALL :When using the relatively small front speakers

(which cannot reproduce the low range bass sounds deeply).

4

Memorize the desired front speaker mode while it flickers.

MEMO / ENTER

The desired front speaker mode is memorized and then it enters the center speaker mode.

If the front speaker display disappears, start from the above step 2 again.

In Theater, Hall, Stadium, Church mode, it will enter the rear speaker mode directly, this means the center speaker mode can not be selected.

In normal stereo mode, it will enter the subwoofer mode directly, this means the center and the rear speaker modes can not be selected.

5

Select the desired center speaker mode.

SPEAKER

MODE

Each time this button is pressed, the center speaker mode changes and flickers for 5 seconds as follows;

↓

LARGE

↓

:When using a relatively large center speaker

(full range speaker).

SMALL :When using a relatively small center speaker

↓

(which cannot reproduce the low range bass sounds deeply).

NONE :When not using a center speaker.

Only in the Dolby Digital(AC-3) or the Dolby Pro

Logic mode, the “NONE” mode can be selected.

6

Memorize the desired center speaker mode while it flickers.

MEMO / ENTER

The desired center speaker mode is memorized and then it enters the rear speaker mode.

In Dolby 3 Stereo mode, it will enter the subwoofer mode directly, this means the rear speaker mode can not be selected.

If the center speaker display disappears, start from the above step 2 again.

SPEAKER

MODE

7

Select the desired rear speaker mode.

Each time this button is pressed, the rear speaker mode changes and flickers for 5 seconds as follows;

↓

LARGE

↓

:When using a relatively large rear speakers.

(full range speakers).

SMALL :When using a relatively small rear speakers.

↓

(which cannat reproduce the low range bass sounds deeply).

NONE :When not using the rear speakers.

Only in the Dolby Digital(AC-3) mode, the “NONE” mode can be selected.

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8

Memorize the desired rear speaker mode while it flickers.

MEMO / ENTER

Checking the speaker setting

SPEAKER

MODE

The desired rear speaker mode is memorized and then it enters the subwoofer mode.

If the rear speaker display disappears, start from the above step 2 again.

9

Select the desired subwoofer mode.

SPEAKER

MODE

Each time this button is pressed briefly, the corresponding speaker settings are displayed in turn.

In DTS, Dolby Digital(AC -3), Dolby Pro

Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo mode

11

Press the TEST TONE button to adjust the volume level of each speaker.

Each time this button is pressed, the subwoofer mode changes and flickers for 5 seconds as follows;

YES : When using a subwoofer.

NO : When not using a subwoofer.

In case that the front speaker mode is set to

“SMALL”, if the subwoofer mode is set to “NO”, then the front speaker mode is automatically set to

“LARGE”.

10

Memorize the desired subwoofer mode while it flickers.

MEMO / ENTER

Test tone will be heard form each speaker for 2 seconds each as follows;

FRONT L CENTER FRONT R REAR R REAR L SUB

The test tone will be heard from the subwoofer only when subwoofer is set to “YES” in the DTS mode and the Dolby Digital(AC-3) mode.

Test tone is not heard from rear speakers in Dolby 3

Stereo mode.

Test tone is not heard from the speaker of which the setting is adjusted to the NONE or the NO mode.

12

Adjust the volume levels of the speakers until they all sound equally loud.

or

- CENTER LEVEL +

- REAR LEVEL +

If the subwoofer display disappears, start from the above step 2 again.

The rear L and R volume levels are adjusted respectively during the test tone function and all together while enjoying surround sounds.

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13

Cancel the test tone function.

15

Adjust the delay time.

Each time this button is pressed, the delay time changes in regular intervals.

If the delay time disappears, start from the step 14 again.

16

Memorize the delay time.

In Dolby Digital(AC-3), Dolby Pro Logic mode, adjusting delay times of the speakers

When the distances from the prime listening position to front left, center, front right and rear (left and right) speakers are same, the basic settings are as follows according to either the Dolby

Digital(AC-3) or the Dolby Pro Logic mode;

- In the Dolby Digital(AC-3) mode.

Center delay time : 0 ms, Rear delay time : 0 ms

- In the Dolby Pro Logic mode.

Rear delay time : 15 ms

If the center or the rear speaker(s) is(are) not at the same distance from the prime listening position as the front speakers, increase or decrease the center delay time by 1 ms for every about 30 cm(1 foot) it is closer or farther away and increase or decrease the rear delay time by 5 ms for every about 1~1.5 m

(3~5 feet) it is closer or farther away.

14

Check the delay time to be adjusted.

In Dolby Pro Logic mode, the rear delay time can be memorized without pressing the DELAY TIME button.

17

In Dolby Digital(AC-3) mode, repeat the above steps 15 and 16 to adjust the rear delay time.

In THEATER, HALL, STADIUM or

CHURCH Mode

11

Adjust the volume level of the rear speakers relative to that of the front speakers.

• The delay time will be displayed for 5 seconds.

• Only in the Dolby Digital(AC-3) mode, the center delay time can be adjusted and the corresponding delay time is flickering.

- REAR LEVEL + or

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Downmixing into 2 front channels

Allows the multi-channel DTS or Dolby Digital signal to be reproduced through only two speakers or through headphones.

If the corresponding digital input for the DTS or the Dolby Digital(AC-3) program sources is selected correctly, this function can be operated only in the following cases.

■When in the DTS mode

Press the STEREO button.

■When playing back the Dolby Digital(AC-3) program sources in the Dolby Digital(AC-3) mode

Press the STEREO button.

STEREO

STEREO

“ST” indicator as well as the DTS indicator on the button lights up, meaning it enters the 2-CH downmix mode, and when the DTS program sources are played back, the 5 discrete channels

(front L, center, front R, rear L and rear R) are mixed down to 2 front channels.

To cancel the 2-CH downmix mode, select the desired surround mode or the normal stereo mode.

If the headphones are plugged and the SPEAKER

ON/OFF switch is set to off in the DTS mode, it will enter the 2-CH downmix mode automatically

(but only the DTS indicator on the button lights up still) and if the headphones are unplugged and the

SPEAKER ON/OFF switch is set to on in the 2-CH downmix mode, it will return to the DTS mode.

“ST” and “ DIGITAL” indicators light up, meaning it enters the 2-CH downmix mode, and then the 5 discrete channels (front L, center, front R, rear L and rear R) are mixed down to 2 front channels.

When playing back the Dolby Digital(AC-3) program sources in the normal stereo mode, it enters the 2-CH downmix mode automatically.

When the settings of the center and rear speakers are adjusted to the NONE mode respectively in the Dolby Digital(AC-3) mode, if playing back the

Dolby Digital(AC-3) program sources, it can also enter the 2-CH downmix mode.

When playback is stopped or interrupted, etc., the 2-CH downmix mode is not canceled but “ DIGITAL” and “ST”indicators go off.

To cancel the 2-CH downmix mode, select the desired surround mode.

If the headphones are plugged and the SPEAKER

ON/OFF switch is set to off while playing back the

Dolby Digital(AC-3) program sources in the Dolby

Digital (AC-3) mode, it will enter the 2-CH downmix mode automatically (but only “ DIGITAL” indicator lights up still) and if the headphones are unplugged and the SPEAKER ON/OFF switch is set to on in the 2-CH downmix mode, it will return to the

Dolby Digital(AC-3) mode.

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LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS

1

Select the tuner.

INPUT SELECTOR/

INDEX or

Manual tuning

Manual tuning is useful when you already know the frequency of the desired transmitter.

3

Press TUNING ▼ or ▲ repeatedly until the right frequency has been reached.

TUNING

2

Select the desired band.

BAND

Frequency direct tuning

Enter the frequency direct tuning mode.

3

FREQ.DIRECT

3

BAND FREQUENCY

Each time this button is pressed, the band is changed to FM or AM.

When pressing the BAND button without selecting the TUNER, the tuner will be selected automatically.

Auto tuning

Press TUNING ▼ or ▲ for more than 0.5

second.

TUNING

Then AUTO appears on the display. The tuner will now search until a station of sufficient strength has been found. The display shows the tuned frequency and “TUNED”.

If the station found is not the desired one, simply repeat this operation.

Weak stations are skipped during auto tuning.

4

Enter the frequency within 7 seconds for each digit.

Examples)

FM 89.10MHz :

8 9 1 5

1

9

0 7

FM 100.70 MHz :

8

AM 890 kHz :

1 0 3

AM 1030 kHz :

In FM band, If “1” is pressed on the first digit, “10” is entered.

With the numeric button on the remote control, you can also enter the frequency.

In each digit, if it elapses 7 seconds, press the

FREQUENCY DIRECT button again to enter the frequency.

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Presetting radio stations

3

You can store up to 30 preferred stations in the memory.

Tune in the desired station with auto or manual tuning, etc.

Listening to FM stereo broadcasts

While listening to FM broadcasts.

FM MODE

4

Press the MEMORY/ENTER button.

MEMO / ENTER

“MEMORY” is flickering for 5 seconds.

5

Examples)

For “3” :

Enter a preset number (1~30).

3 or

Each time this button is pressed, the FM mode changes as follows;

Stereo mode : “ST” lights up

Mono mode : “ST” goes off

When FM stereo broadcasts are poor because of weak broadcast signals, select the FM mono mode to reduce the noise, then FM broadcasts are reproduced in monaural sound

For “15” : within 2 seconds

1 5 or within 2 seconds

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 “MEMORY” goes off, press the MEMORY/ENTER button again to enter a preset number.

Repeat the above steps 3 to 5 to memorize other stations.

Scanning preset stations in sequence

1

The receiver will start scanning the stations in the preset sequence and each station is received for 5 seconds.

Tuning to preset stations

2

Example)

For “3” :

Press the desired preset number.

3 or

2

At the desired station, press this button again to stop scanning.

For “15” : within 2 seconds

1 5 or within 2 seconds

When pressing the numeric buttons on the front panel without selecting the TUNER, the tuner will be selected automatically and the preset station will be tuned in.

MEMORY BACKUP FUNCTION

The following items, set before the receiver is turned off, are memorized.

• INPUT SELECTOR settings

• VCR 1 REC SELECTOR settings

• Surround mode settings

• Preset stations

• Video labels, etc.

Note:If the electricity fails or the AC input cord is disconnected for about 2 weeks, they are all cleared.

So you should memorize them again.

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AUDIO RECORDING

• The digital signals from the optical, coaxial or RF digital input can be heard but cannot be recorded.

Recording with TAPE 1

1

Select the desired input as recording source except for TAPE1 and TAPE 2 MONITOR.

Recording with TAPE 2 MONITOR

1

Select the desired input as recording source except for TAPE 2 MONITOR.

INPUT SELECTOR/

INDEX

INPUT SELECTOR/

INDEX or or

Be sure that the TAPE 2 MONITOR indicator goes off.

2

Start recording on the tape deck connected to

TAPE 1.

2

Set the TAPE 2 MONITOR button to on.

T. 2 MONITOR or

3

Start play on the desired input.

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3

Start recording on the tape deck connected to

TAPE 2 MONITOR.

Start play on the desired input.

4

When the TAPE 1 is selected as recording source, dubbing will start from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2

MONITOR.

It is not possible to dub from TAPE 2 MONITOR to

TAPE 1.

MONITOR function ”on page 12.

RECORDING WITH VCR1

• The digital signals from the optical, coaxial or RF digital input can be heard but cannot be recorded.

Dubbing from video components to VCR 1

Example) When dubbing from LD player to VCR 1

Select LDP as program source.

1

Listening to other audio inputs during dubbing

Example) When listening to CD during dubbing from

LDP to VCR 1.

1

Select CD as the program source being enjoyed.

INPUT SELECTOR/

INDEX or

INPUT SELECTOR/

INDEX or

PROGRAM SOURCE being enjoyed.

Select LDP as recording source.

2

VCR 1 REC

VCR1 REC

LDP

RECORDING

SOURCE

Each time this button is pressed, the recording source changes as follows;

→ DVD → LDP → AUX → SOURCE

3

Start recording on the VCR 1.

Start play on the LDP.

4

The audio and video signals from LDP will be dubbed onto the tape in VCR 1 and you can enjoy

LDP on the TV set and from the speakers.

2

3

4

Select LDP as recording source.

VCR 1 REC

Start recording on the VCR 1.

Start play on the LDP.

Start play on the CDP.

5

The audio and video signals from LDP will be dubbed onto the tape in VCR 1 and you can listen to CD.

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Enjoying other video inputs during dubbing

Example) When viewing DVD on the TV set and hearing its sound from the speakers during dubbing from LDP to VCR 1.

Select DVD as the program source.

1

Dubbing and enjoying the audio and video signals separately

Example) When dubbing and enjoying LD video signal and CD audio signal.

Select “SOURCE”.

VCR 1 REC

1

INPUT SELECTOR/

INDEX or

VCR1

DVD

REC

SOURCE

2

INPUT SELECTOR/

INDEX

Select LDP as video source within 5 seconds.

or

2

Select LDP as recording source.

VCR 1 REC

3

Start recording on the VCR 1.

VCR1 REC

LDP

SOURCE

3

Memorize it within 5 seconds.

MEMO / ENTER

4

Start play on the LDP.

4

INPUT SELECTOR/

INDEX

Select CD as audio source within 5 seconds.

or

Start play on the DVD.

5

The audio and video signals from LDP will be dubbed onto the tape in VCR 1 and you can enjoy

DVD.

VCR1 REC

LDP

SOURCE

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5

Memorize it within 5 seconds.

MEMO / ENTER

VCR1 REC

LDP

SOURCE

VIDEO SOURCE AUDIO SOURCE

In the above step, if 5 seconds elapses, repeat again from the step 1.

6

8

Start recording on the VCR 1.

7

Start play on the LDP.

Start play on the CDP.

The audio signal from CDP and the video signal from LDP will be dubbed onto the tape in VCR 1 and you can enjoy them on the TV set and from the speakers.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Compressing the dynamic range

(Dolby Digital (AC-3) mode only)

This function compresses the dynamic range of previously specified parts of the Dolby Digital

(AC-3) sound track(with extremely high volume) to minimize the difference in volume between the specified and non-specified parts.

This makes it easy to hear all of the sound track when watching movies at night at low levels.

DYNAMIC RANGE

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.

SLEEP or

Then the DYNAMIC RANGE indicator lights up.

Press again to cancel.

In some Dolby Digital(AC-3) softwares, this function may not be used.

Each time this button is pressed, the sleep time changes as follows ;

10 20 30 60 90 OFF

Unit : Minutes

When the sleep time is selected, all display panels of

Sherwood components connected by the DIGI LINK Ⅲ are dimly lit.

Checking the brightness of the fluorescent displays

Each time this button is pressed, the brightness of all fluorescent displays of Sherwood components connected by the

DIGI LINK III changes together as follows;

→ ON → dim → OFF

In the display OFF mode, when any button is pressed, the receiver switches to the display ON mode.

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Entering video labels

This function can be operated only on video input sources such as DVD, LDP, VCR 1 and AUX/TV.

1

Select the desired video input source to enter its label.

INPUT SELECTOR/

INDEX or

2

Press the VIDEO LABELS button for more than 2 seconds.

VIDEO LABELS

4

Memorize it within 6 seconds.

MEMO / ENTER

If the MEMORY/ENTER button is pressed for more than 2 seconds on the character, a dot( ·) will appear by the character.

If the MEMORY/ENTER button is pressed without selecting the desired character, the digit will be blank.

If 6 seconds elapses, repeat again from the step 2.

5

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to memorize the rest of up to 8 characters.

Note:All 9 characters must be memorized.

3

Select the first character of the video label while the digit is flickering.

INPUT SELECTOR/

INDEX

Rectifying or clearing a video label

1

Select the desired video input source to be rectified or cleared.

Each time the INPUT SELECTOR/INDEX knob is rotated, the characters changes as follows ;

26 Capital Letters : A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P

Q R S T U V W X Y Z

10 Arabic Numerals : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

9 Special Marks : ′< > + , - / \

INPUT SELECTOR/

INDEX or

2

Repeat the steps 2~5 in “Entering video labels” procedure.

To clear a video label, make a blank on each digit, then the video label is cleared and its factory video input source will be displayed.

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Using the OSD

This receiver incorporates an OSD (On screen display) function to provide information about basic operation of this receiver and to simplify the set-up procedures.

The OSD function uses a monitor TV connected to this receiver as a display and has two kinds of display modes such as current status display and menu screen.

Note :

If any on screen display is shown on the monitor TV while recording with VCR, the on screen display is not recorded.

CURRENT STATUS DISPLAY

This mode shows the basic set-ups and the status during the operation of this receiver. The following items will be shown corresponding to each operation mode.

The on screen display will automatically disappear in 3 sec. for power on or 10 sec. for other operations.

When the (overall) volume is adjusted When the power of this receiver is turned on or the

OSD button is pressed.

AUDIO SOURCE: PHONO

VIDEO SOURCE: DVD

VCR 1 REC OUT

AUDIO: PHONO

VIDEO: DVD

SURROUND: DOLBY DIGITAL

MASTER VOLUME MASTER VOLUME

Basic set-up display

When the OSD button is pressed, the OSD indicator on the button lights up.

When the surround (rear, center, subwoofer) levels are adjusted.

Volume display

When the MUTE button on the remote control is pressed.

MUTE

RL:+1 dB RR: -2dB

CENTER LEVEL: 0dB

SUBWOOFER LEVEL: -10dB

Surround level display

When the TEST TONE button on the remote control is pressed .

─TEST TONE ─

FL C FR

Mute display

When the SLEEP button on the remote control is pressed.

RL SW RR

Test tone display

SLEEP: 90 MIN

Sleep display

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When selecting the desired surround mode or adjusting the delay time.

When selecting the desired input source.

SURROUND: DOLBY DIGITAL

DELAY TIME

CENTER: 5 msec

REAR: 20 msec

Surround mode and delay time display

AUDIO: PHONO

VIDEO: DVD

TAPE 2 MON: OFF

Input source display

MENU SCREEN

• This mode is used to set the input selector, the VCR 1 REC selector, the surround mode, the speaker mode and the test tone.

The menu screen operation is performed moving an arrow with the CURSOR control ( ▲,▼,◀,▶) buttons on the remote control.

2

Select the desired menu using the CURSOR

UP( ▲ )or DOWN (▼) button.

1

Turn the menu screen on

─ MAIN MENU ─

→ INPUT SELECTOR

VCR1 REC SELECTOR

SURROUND MODE

SPEAKER MODE

TEST TONE

MENU OFF

or

3

Confirm your selection.

Then the items of the selected menu will be displayed.

When selecting the INPUT SELECTOR

─ INPUT SELECTOR ─

→ VIDEO: DVD

AUDIO: PHONO

TAPE2 MON: OFF

GO TO MAIN MENU

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When selecting the VCR1 REC SELECTOR

─ VCR1 REC SELECTOR ─

→ VIDEO: DVD

AUDIO: PHONO

GO TO MAIN MENU

When selecting the SPEAKER MODE

─ SPEAKER MODE ─

→ FRONT: LARGE

CENTER: LARGE

REAR: LARGE

SUBWOOFER: YES

GO TO MAIN MENU

When selecting the SURROUND MODE

─ SURROUND MODE ─

→ SURROUND: DOLBY DIGITAL

DELAY TIME

CENTER : 1 msec

REAR : 5 msec

GO TO MAIN MENU

When selecting the TEST TONE MODE

─ TEST TONE ─

→

FL C FR

RR: +1dB

RL: 0dB

CENTER: 0dB

SUBW: -5dB

RL SW RR

GO TO MAIN MENU

4

Select the desired item using the CURSOR

UP( ▲)or DOWN (▼) button and change the conditions of the items using the CURSOR

LEFT ( ◀ )or RIGHT (▶) button.

Notes:

· In the SURROUND MODE, when a delay time shows “ ” indication, it can not be adjusted.

· In the TEST TONE mode, you can hear the test tone from each speaker using the CURSOR

UP( ▲ )or DOWN (▼) button as well as the

CURSOR LEFT ( ◀ )or RIGHT (▶) button.

· The test tone from a speaker can not be heard corresponding to the surround mode or the speaker setting.

5

When all the desired conditions have been made, select the “ GO TO MAIN MENU” using the CURSOR UP( ▲ )or DOWN (▼) button and confirm your selection using the

ENTER button.

or

6

Repeat the above steps 2~5 to change the conditions of the items in another menu.

· Then the MAIN MENU will be displayed.

7

When all the conditions in the desired menu have been made, select the “MENU OFF” using the CURSOR UP( ▲) or DOWN

( ▼)button and confirm your selection using the ENTER button.

or

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· Then the menu screen will be turned off.

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. Under no circumstances should you repair the receiver yourself as this will invalidate the guarantee!

PROBLEM

No power

No sound

No sound from the rear speakers

No sound from the center speaker

Stations cannot be received

Preset stations cannot be received

Poor FM reception

Continuous hissing noise during FM reception, especially when a stereo broadcast is received.

Continuous or intermittent hissing noise during AM reception, especially at night.

Remote control unit does not operate.

Other Sherwood components do not react to remote control commands.

A video label cannot be displayed.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The AC input cord is disconnected.

Poor connection at AC wall outlet or the outlet is inactive.

The speaker cords are disconnected.

The master volume is adjusted too low.

The MUTE button is pressed to ON.

Speakers are not switched on.

The digital input is not selected correctly

Incorrect selection of input source.

Incorrect connections between the components.

Surround mode is switched off.

Master volume and rear level are too low.

Monaural source is used.

Dolby 3 Stereo mode is selected.

DTS,Dolby Digital(AC-3), Dolby Pro

Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo mode is not selected.

Master volume and center level are too low.

No antenna is connected.

The desired station frequency is not tuned in.

Antenna is in wrong position.

An incorrect station frequency has been memorized.

The memorized stations are cleared.

No antenna is connected.

The antenna is not positioned for the best reception.

Weak signals.

Noise is caused by motors, fluorescent lamps or lightning, etc.

Batteries are not loaded or exhausted.

The remote sensor is obstructed.

DIGI LINK connections are not made properly.

Malfunction due to external influences such as static electricity, etc.

REMEDY

Connect cord securely.

Check the outlet using a lamp or another appliance.

Check the speaker connections.

Adjust the master volume.

Press the MUTE button to cancel the muting effect.

Press the SPEAKER ON/OFF switch to

ON.

Select the digital input correctly.

Select the desired input source correctly.

Make connections correctly.

Select a surround mode.

Adjust master volume and rear level.

Select a stereo or surround source.

Select the desired surround mode.

Select the desired surround mode.

Adjust master volume and rear level.

Connect an antenna.

Tune in the desired station frequency.

Move antenna and retry tuning.

Memorize the correct station frequency.

Memorize the stations again.

Connect an antenna.

Change the position of the antenna.

Change the position of the antenna.

Install an outdoor antenna.

Keep the receiver away from noise sources.

Install an outdoor AM antenna.

Replace the batteries.

Remove the obstacle.

Make proper DIGI LINK connections.

(Refer to “Rectifying or clearing a video label” on page 26).

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Specifications

AMPLIFIER SECTION

Power output, stereo mode, 8 Ω, THD 0.2 %, 20 Hz~20 kHz ................................................................................ 2 ×100 W

Total harmonic distortion, 8 Ω, 100 W, 1 kHz .............................................................................................................. 0.09 %

Intermodulation distortion

60 Hz : 7 kHz= 4 : 1 SMPTE, 8 Ω, 100 W ..................................................................................................................... 0.1 %

Input sensitivity, 47 k Ω

Phono ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3.5 mV

Line (CD, TAPE, VIDEO) .......................................................................................................................................... 200 mV

Phono ............................................................................................................................................................................. 72 dB

Line (CD, TAPE, VIDEO) ............................................................................................................................................. 95 dB

Frequency response

Line (CD, TAPE, VIDEO), 10 Hz~80 kHz ........................................................................................................ +0 dB, -3 dB

Output level

TAPE REC, 2.2 k Ω ..................................................................................................................................................... 200 mV

PRE OUT(Front, center, rear, Subwoofer), 1 k Ω ........................................................................................................ 950 mV

Bass/Treble control, 100 Hz/10 kHz ...........................................................................................................................

±10 dB

Surround mode, only channel driven

Front power output, 8 Ω, 1 kHz ............................................................................................................................... 2×100 W

Center power output, 8 Ω, 1 kHz ................................................................................................................................... 100 W

Rear power output, 8 Ω, 1 kHz ................................................................................................................................ 2×100 W

DIGITAL AUDIO SECTION

Sampling frequency ......................................................................................................................................... 32,44.1,48 kHz

Digital input level

Coaxial, 75 Ω .............................................................................................................................................................. 0.5 Vp-p

Optical, 660 nm ................................................................................................................................................... -15~-21 dBm

VIDEO SECTION

Television format ............................................................................................................................................................ NTSC

Input sensitivity(=Output level), 75 Ω

Video (Composite(normal)) .......................................................................................................................................... 1 Vp-p

S-video (luminance signal) ............................................................................................................................................ 1 Vp-p

(chrominance signal) ................................................................................................................................. 0.286 Vp-p

FM TUNER SECTION

Tuning frequency range ................................................................................................................................. 87.5~107.9 MHz

Usable sensitivity, THD 3 %, S/N 30 dB ................................................................................................................... 11.2 dBf

50 dB quieting sensitivity, mono/stereo ............................................................................................................. 15.2/38.2 dBf

Signal to noise ratio, 65 dBf, mono/stereo ................................................................................................................. 70/65 dB

Total harmonic distortion, 65 dBf,1 kHz, mono/stereo ............................................................................................. 0.5/0.8 %

Frequency response, 30 Hz~15 kHz ..........................................................................................................................

±1.5 dB

Stereo separation, 1 kHz ................................................................................................................................................. 50 dB

Capture ratio ................................................................................................................................................................. 1.25 dB

IF rejection ratio ............................................................................................................................................................ 120 dB

AM TUNER SECTION

Tuning frequency range .................................................................................................................................... 520~1710 kHz

Usable sensitivity, 400 mV/m ..................................................................................................................................... 12.5 mV

Signal to noise ratio, 80 dB/m ......................................................................................................................................... 51 dB

Selectivity ........................................................................................................................................................................ 30 dB

GENERAL

Power supply ................................................................................................................................................ AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 A

Switched AC outlet ......................................................................................................................... TOTAL 1 A, 100 W max.

Dimensions (W ×H×D) ............................................................................ 440×140×380 mm(17-3/8×5-1/2×15 inches)

Weight (Net) .................................................................................................................................................. 17.1 kg(37.7 lbs)

Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvements.

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O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S

NEWCASTLE

R-945MKII

AUDIO/VIDEO

RECEIVER

5707-04702-001-1