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Caution regarding placement (Except for U.S.A. and Canada) To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from the largest outer dimensions including projections) equal to, or greater than, shown below. Left and right panels : 5 cm Rear panel : 10 cm Top panel : 20 cm Congratulations on Your Purchase! Your new high fideli[...]
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3 READ THIS BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR UNIT Units shipped to the U.S.A and Canada are designed for operation on 120 Volts AC only. Observe all safety precaution for use of a polarized AC plug. However, some products may be supplied with a non polarized plug. CAUTION : To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully. FOR [...]
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4 CONTENTS Introduction • UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION | 2 • READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT | 3 System Connections | 5 Front Panel Controls | 7 DIGI LINK III System Remote Controls | 8 • REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE | 9 • LOADING BATTERIES | 9 Operations • LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE | 10 • RECORDING | 12 Troubleshooting Guide |[...]
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5 ENGLISH AC OUTLET 230V~50Hz SWITCHED 100W(0.43A) MAX. AC INPUT 230V~50Hz 190W PHONO CD TUNER TAPE 1 /MD IN OUT IN OUT TAPE 2 MONITOR DIGI LINK SPEAKER A SPEAKER B AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR. WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN. WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIST[...]
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6 AC OUTLET 230V~50Hz SWITCHED 100W(0.43A) MAX. AC INPUT 230V~50Hz 190W PHONO CD TUNER TAPE 1 /MD IN OUT IN OUT TAPE 2 MONITOR DIGI LINK SPEAKER A SPEAKER B AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR. WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN. WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. GND[...]
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BALANCE CONTROL KNOB Adjust the stereo balance between left and right speakers. • The center position is the normal condition. TONE DIRECT SWITCH Press this switch to bypass the tone (bass and treble) circuitry for pure sound. LOUDNESS SWITCH Press this switch to emphasize the sound of frequencies that are difficult to hear at low vol[...]
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8 DIGI LINK III System Remote Controls • You can remotely control not only this amplifier but also Sherwood compatible components bearing the DIGI LINK II or III logo . • For system remote control operation, first make the DIGI LINK connections. • In the DIGI LINK III remote control system, if pressing PLAY, etc. on CD player or tape deck, CD[...]
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REMO TE CONTROL OPERA TION RANGE 9 LO ADING B A TTERIES Remove the cover. 1 Load two batteries matching the polarity. 2 • 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 rechargeabl[...]
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Operations LISTENING T O A PROGRAM SOUR CE 10 Before operation In the standby mode, turn the power on. 1 Select the desired input source. 3 Switch the desired speakers on. 2 • Enter the standby mode. • The STANDBY indicator lights up. This means that the amplifier is not disconnected from the AC mains and a small amount of current is retained t[...]
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11 Operate the selected component for playback. 4 Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. 5 To emphasize the sound of frequencies that are difficult to hear at low volume levels. 8 To listen to a program source without the tone effect. 9 Adjust the tone (bass and treble). 6 To mute the sound temporarily. 10 To listen with the headphones[...]
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12 RECORDING Select the desired input as recording source except for TAPE 1/MD and TAPE 2 MONITOR. 1 Select the desired input as recording source except for TAPE 2 MONITOR. 1 Start recording on the tape deck or the MD recorder connected to TAPE 1/MD. 2 Set the TAPE 2 MONITOR button to on. 2 Start play on the desired input. 3 Stat recording on the t[...]
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13 T roubleshooting Guide If your unit should not perform as expected, consult the table below to see if the problem can be corrected before seeking help from your dealer or our service organization. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY No power No sound No recording • The AC input cord is disconnected • Poor connection at AC wall outlet or the outlet[...]
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14 Specifications • Power output, 8 Ω , THD 0.3 %, 40 Hz 20 kHz | 2 X 100 W • Total harmonic distortion, 8 Ω , 100 W, 1 kHz | 0.03 % • Intermodulation distortion 60 Hz : 7 kHz = 4 : 1 SMPTE, 8 Ω , 100 W | 0.05 % • Input sensitivity, 47 k Ω PHONO (MM) | 3.0 mV CD, TUNER, TAPE | 200 mV • Phono input overload, THD 0.5 %, 1 kHz | 200 [...]