Sherwood R-903 manual

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3 Introduction ENGLISH READ THIS BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR UNIT 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 i[...]

4 CONTENTS Introduction READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT | 3 System Connections | 5 Front Panel Contr ols | 9 Universal Remote Controls | 10 OPERATING COMPONENTS WITH REMOTE CONTROL | 12 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE | 12 LOADING BATTERIES | 12 USING FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL | 13 Before Operation SURROUND SOUND | 16 Operations TURNING THE P[...]

5 System Connections • Do not plug the AC input cord into the wall AC outlet until all connections are completed. • Be sure to observe the color coding when connecting audio and video cords. • Make connections firmly and correctly. If not, it can cause loss of sound, noise or damage to the receiver. ENGLISH 1. CONNECTING ANTENNAs FM 75 ANTENN[...]

6 ENGLISH FRONT SURROUND SURR.BACK SUB W OOFER IN OUT OUT IN IN IN 7CH DIRECT INPUT TAPE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 AUX TAPE Ta p e deck, MD recorder, etc . A U X CD pla y er, tape deck, etc . A UDI O O UT R L L R L R AUDIO OUT A UDI O IN 3. CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS • The AUX jacks may be connected to an additional audio component such as a CD pl[...]

ENGLISH 7 ENGLISH IN OUT IN IN VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 IN IN S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT IN IN IN OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT RL RL VIDEO 1 VCR, DVD player/recorder, etc. VIDEO1 IN OUT IN IN VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 1 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VID IN IN S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT IN IN IN OUT AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT RL VIDEO 2[...]

ENGLISH • Be sure to connect speakers firmly and correctly according to the channel(left and right) and the polarity(+ and -). If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connection is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. • For installing the speakers, refer to “[...]

9 DIGITAL A/V RECEIVER R-903R POWER ON/ OFF STANDBY FLUORESCENT DISPLA Y INPUT SELECTOR AM/FM MODE DIGITAL INPUT MEMORY SETUP TUNE MODE DECODING PHONES TUNING/PRESET ADJUST VOLUME 1. Input, frequency , volume level, operating information, etc. 2. Surround mode indicators 3. AUTO indicator 4. DIGIT AL input signal indicator 5. PRESET number , SLEEP [...]

ENGLISH 10 Universal Remote Controls This universal remote control can operate not only this receiver but also most popular brands of audio and video components such as CD players, cassette decks, TVs, cable boxes, VCRs, DVD players, satellite receivers, etc. • To operate 7 components other than this receiver, you should enter the setup code for [...]

11 ENGLISH FUNCTION TABLE of the NUMBERED BUTTONS Device to be controlled Button symbol (for CD player) (for tape deck) (for VCR) (for DVD player) (for satellite receiver) 0 9 POWER + 10 ST ANDBY P .SCAN CH/LEVEL VOLUME OSD SETUP SLEEP DISPLA Y DIMMER RETURN SUBTITLE AUDIO SEL. ZOOM TUNE PRESET CH SEL. T/V MUTE T .TONE MENU ENTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 [...]

ENGLISH 12 DIGITAL RECEIVER R-903 12345 67890 + 10 M1 M2 M3 T/V 7m 30 30 LO ADING B A TTERIES REMO TE CONTROL OPERA TION RANGE 1 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. OPERA TING COMPONENTS WITH REMO TE CONTROL • Remove the batteries when they are no[...]

13 Turn on the component you want to control USING FUNCTIONS OF REMO TE CONTROL Entering a setup code • This remote control can control up to 8 different components. • Before operating audio and video components other than this receiver with using this remote control, the setup code for each component should be entered. • For system remote co[...]

ENGLISH 14 Using a punch-through function This remote control may be programmed to operate either the AUDIO volume punch-through or the TV volume and/or TV channel punch-through in conjunction with any of the eight components controlled by this remote control. For example, since this receiver will likely be used as the sound system while watching T[...]

15 Programming a macro function Note: You should press the corresponding DEVICE buttons before pressing each operation button. Example) When playing a DVD on the DVD player connected to VIDEO 2 jacks of this receiver. 1. Press “AUDIO” button to control this receiver. 2. Press “POWER” button to turn this receiver on. 3. Press “AUDIO” but[...]

ENGLISH 16 DTS Neo : 6™ surround This mode applies conventional 2-channel signals such as digital PCM or analog stereo signals to the high precision digital matrix decoder used for DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 to achieve 6.1-channel surround playback. DTS Neo : 6 surround includes two modes for selecting the optimum decoding for the signal source. DTS Neo :[...]

17 ENGLISH The following modes apply conventional 2-channel signals such as digital PCM or analog stereo signals to high performance Digital Signal Processor to recreate sound fields artificially. Select one of the twelve provided surround modes according to the program source you want to play. Theater This mode provides the effect of being in a th[...]

ENGLISH 18 Ideal speaker placement varies depending on the size of your room and the wall coverings, etc. The typical example of speaker 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 monitor screen as possible. Place the center s[...]

19 Depending or relationship between speakers, settings possible for each speaker are as follows: Front L/R Center Surr. L/R Surr. Back Subwoofer Large Large Small Large None Small Small None None None Large Large Small Yes Large Small None or Small Small None None None None Large Large Small None None Small Small None Small Small Small None Small [...]

20 Refer to the previous page and adjust the speaker settings • You can also adjust these settings with using the buttons on the front panel.(For details, refer to “SETTING UP THE SYSTEM ON FRONT PANEL” on page 43.) Note : When the headphones are plugged or the 7 CH DIRECT is selected as an input source, the speaker setting function cannot be[...]

21 • When selecting the front right distance mode, “FRONT R 3.0 (m)” • When selecting the center distance mode, “CENTER 3.0 (m)” • When selecting the surround left distance mode, “SURR L 3.0 (m)” • When selecting the surround right distance mode, “SURR R 3.0 (m)” • When selecting the Dolby Virtual delay time mode, “NARRO[...]

22 ENGLISH LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOUR CE Select the desired input source. 1 • Each time the INPUT SELECTOR button on the front panel is pressed, the input source changes as follows; TUNER TAPE AUX VIDEO 1 (frequency displays.) 7-DIRECT VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 When selecting the 7 CH DIRECT • “7-DIRECT” is displayed and the 7 or 6 separate analog s[...]

23 Operate the selected component for playback. 4 Adjust the (overall) volume. 5 • “MUTE” will flicker. • To resume the previous sound level, press it again. To mute the sound, 6 To listen with the headphones, 7 • The sound from the speakers is cut off. • When listening to a DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG program source, if the headphones a[...]

24 ENGLISH Signal format being input Selected decoding mode Selectable surround mode Dolby Digital 5.1, IN-AUTO mode (DOLBY DIGITAL EX,) DOLBY DIGITAL, Dolby Digital EX 6.1 channel sources DOLBY VIRTUAL Dolby Digital 2-channel IN-AUTO mode (DOLBY DIGITAL EX,) PL II CINEMA, PL II sources MUSIC, PRO LOGIC, DOLBY VIRTUAL PCM(2 channel) sources IN-AUTO[...]

25 FL C FR SR SW SL SB Front Left Center Front Right Surround Right Subwoofer Surround Surround Left Back At each channel, adjust the level so that they are all heard at the same level. 2 Cancel the test tone function. 3 • You can adjust the level of test tone for each channel so that they are all heard at the same level. Note : When the 7 CH DIR[...]

26 Adjust the level of the selected channel as desired. 2 Repeat the above steps 1 and 2 to adjust each channel level. 3 Presetting and Calling the channel levels Perform the steps 1 to 3 in “Adjusting each channel level” on page 25~26 to adjust each channel level you want. 1 SETUP MEMORY Press the SETUP button for more than 2 seconds, then it [...]

27 Adjusting the LFE level Press the SETUP button for more than 2 seconds, then it enters the setup mode. While displaying the setup mode, press this button short repeatedly until “DD L” is displayed. 1 SETUP MEMORY • You can adjust the LFE(Low Frequency Effect) levels included in Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG program sources. DD L DTS L MP L W[...]

28 ENGLISH • Each adjustable range of bass and treble is -10~+10. • In general, we recommend the bass and the treble to be set to 0(flat) level. • At “TONE ON” mode, you can select “TONE OFF” mode and vice versa. TONE ON: When adjusting the tone for your taste. (“DIRECT” indicator goes off.) TONE OFF: When listening to a program s[...]

29 • Each time this button is pressed, the parameter changes and is displayed for several seconds as follows; Panorama mode(“PANO”, default value: OFF) This mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting “wraparound” effect with side wall imaging. Select “OFF” or “ON”. Center width control(“[...]

ENGLISH 30 Downmixing into 2 front channels • To cancel the 2 - CH downmix mode, select the desired surround mode with the DSP MODE DOWN ( ) or UP( ) button. • When the playback of the source on the player is stopped, interrupted, etc., the 2 - CH downmix mode is not canceled even though “ ST” and the DTS or Dolby Digital indicators go off.[...]

31 LISTENING T O RADIO BRO ADCASTS • Each time this button is pressed, the mode changes as follows; Tuning mode : “PRESET” goes off. Preset mode : “PRESET” lights up. Manual tuning is useful when you already know the frequency of the desired station. Manual tuning Select the tuning mode. 1 Press the below button repeatedly until the right[...]

32 ENGLISH Repeat the above steps 1 to 3 to memorize other stations. 4 After selecting the tuner as an input source, select the preset mode. 1 • The station has now been stored in the memory. • A stored frequency is erased from the memory by storing another frequency in its place. • If “MEM” goes off, start again from the above step 2. ?[...]

ENGLISH 33 ENGLISH LISTENING T O RDS BRO ADCASTS(FM ONL Y) While displaying “TP SRCH”. 2 While displaying “PTY SRCH”, select the desired program type. 2 While displaying “RDS SRCH”, 2 • Use this function to automatically search and receive the stations offering RDS services. THIS IS ADDITIONAL FUNCTION FOR R-903R TUNER ONLY RDS(Radio [...]

34 • Use this function to automatically search and receive the desired program type while listening to a RDS station. • Use this function to automatically search and receive the traffic announcement while listening to traffic program. In the TP mode, • Traffic program is displayed and the EON TA indicator lights up. • If the preset station [...]

35 ANAL OG A UDIO/VIDEO RECORDING Start recording on the TAPE. 2 Select the desired input as a recording source except for TAPE. 1 Recording with TAPE Select VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 as a recording source. 1 Dubbing from video components onto VIDEO 1 Select AUX as an audio recording source. CD player should be connected to AUX jacks. 1 Dubbing the audio [...]

36 ENGLISH • The audio signal from the AUX and the video signal from the VIDEO 2 will be dubbed and you can enjoy them on the TV set and from the speakers. Start recording on the VIDEO 1. 3 Start play on the AUX and the VIDEO 2 respectively. 4 DIGIT AL A UDIO RECORDING WITH MD RECORDER For digital recording, select the desired digital input as re[...]

37 • Each time this button is pressed, the sleep time changes and “GOOD NIGHT” message scrolls. 10 20 30 60 90 OFF Unit : minutes • While operating the sleep timer, “SLEEP” lights up. Operating the sleep timer • The sleep timer allows this unit to continue to operate for a specified period of time before automatically shutting off. ?[...]

38 ENGLISH Using the OSD CURRENT ST A TUS DISPLA Y MENU SCREEN When the AUTO OSD mode is set to ON on the menu screen, this mode shows the status corresponding to each operation. • The on-screen display will automatically disappear in several seconds. • For examples, there are 2 status displays as follows. When selecting the desired input sourc[...]

39 ENGLISH Select the desired menu using the CURSOR UP( ) or DOWN( ) button. 2 When selecting the SPEAKER SETUP When selecting the FUNCTION SELECT When selecting the SURROUND MODE Confirm your selection. 3 • Only when one of TUNER, TAPE, 7 CH DIRECT and AUX is selected, you can select a video input source on the VIDEO SELECT menu and enjoy the au[...]

40 ENGLISH Select the desired menu or(and) change the condition with the corresponding buttons. 4 Repeat the above steps 2~4 to change the conditions on other menus. 5 When selecting the AUTO OSD • Each time the ENTER button is pressed, the AUTO OSD mode is set to ON to turn on the current display or OFF to turn it off. • When the AUTO OSD mode[...]

41 T roubleshooting Guide ENGLISH PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY No power Power shuts off abruptly during operation No sound No sound from the surround speakers No sound from the center speaker No sound from the surround back speaker Stations cannot be received Preset stations cannot be received Poor FM reception Continuous hissing noise during FM r[...]

42 Amplifier Section Power output, stereo mode, 6 Ω , THD 0.3 %, 40 Hz~20 kHz | 2 100 W Total harmonic distortion, 6 Ω , 50 W, 1 kHz | 0.09% Intermodulation distortion 60 Hz : 7 kHz= 4 : 1 SMPTE, 6 Ω , 100 W | 0.1% Input sensitivity, 47 k Ω Line (AUX) | 200 mV Signal to noise ratio, IHF “A” weighted Line (TAPE) | 95 dB Frequency respons[...]

43 ENGLISH Appendix INITIALIZING THE SY STEM • When the display is not normal or when the operation of the unit does not shows the reasonable result, the initialization of this unit is required by the following procedure. After seeing the flickering standby indicator, take your hand(s) off from buttons. In standby mode, press SETUP and DECODING b[...]

44 Turn back to previous surrond mode and select the desired surround mode. (For details, refer to “Selecting the surround mode” on page 24.) Adjust the selected mode as desired. (For details, refer to “Adjusting the speaker settings” on page 19.) Adjust the level of the selected channel as desired. (For details, refer to “Adjusting each [...]

45 SETUP CODE T ABLE ADMIRAL 050 134 AKAI 093 049 123 ALBA 068 ALBIRAL 116 ALCATEL 022 AMSTRAD 000 021 ANAM 155 156 157 ARC EN CIEL 028 039 043 145 081 ARISTONA 099 049 050 019 142 149 078 ARTHUR MARTIN 053 139 117 120 122 123 125 128 ASA 050 055 057 113 134 ATLANTIC 099 111 AUDIOSONIC 054 AUSIND 053 AUTOVOX 099 144 055 019 057 069 BAIRD 083 BASICL[...]

46 INNO HIT 093 098 097 099 143 077 090 INTERFUNK 047 049 050 145 058 109 142 123 128 129 091 IRRADIO 093 143 053 077 090 ITT 001 140 058 105 109 122 123 128 148 129 130 134 135 083 089 JVC 033 154 KTV 099 KAISUI 006 KARCHER 006 KENDO 098 KENNEDY 144 019 109 KORTING 050 059 111 KRIESLER 099 049 050 019 142 149 078 LENOIR 099 LOEWE OPTA 008 097 047 [...]

47 UNIVERSUM 092 034 054 077 UNIVOX 116 VEGAVOX 079 VOXSON 050 134 WATSON 111 WATT RADIO 046 099 051 109 116 127 WEGA 033 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 099 111 YOKO 099 ZANUSSI 096 144 019 110 069 134 ZOPPAS 096 144 019 110 134 AKAI 042 022 052 032 033 ALBA 008 020 AMSTRAD 011 ANITSCH 009 ARC EN CIEL 042 056 052 ARISTONA 045 031 ASA 018 AWIA 011 042 BAIRD 042[...]

48 ENGLISH FUNAI 011 GE 019 GENERAL 014 GOLDSTAR 004 062 GOODMANS 008 011 046 GRAETZ 041 042 056 050 052 038 GRANADA 003 005 018 GRUNDIG 014 043 018 055 031 053 054 HANSEATIC 043 HARMAN- KARDON 004 HIFIVOX 042 056 052 HINARI 002 008 024 027 HITACHI 006 007 011 042 057 IMPERIAL 011 INGELEN 042 056 052 038 INGERSOL 027 ITT 005 041 042 056 050 052 033[...]

49 ENGLISH THOMSON 042 056 052 THORN- FERGUSON 039 042 059 030 052 034 036 TOSHIBA 001 042 056 017 058 052 TOTELEVISION 013 UHER 042 ULTRA VOX 041 UNITECH 013 UNIVERSUM 041 014 043 URANYA 041 VECTOR 004 VICTOR 042 060 VIDITAL 041 WESTING HOUSE 041 WARDS 019 YAMAHA 004 042 ZANUSSI 042 056 052 ZENDER 052 ZOPPAS 042 056 DENON 017 GE 003 004 JVC 007 LG[...]

50 ENGLISH MAGAI 022 MARANTZ 012 MASPRO 016 MATSUSHITA 000 METZ 036 MINERVA 036 MULTISTAR 022 MURATO 004 NEC 040 NEIRU 021 NOKIA 026 037 NORSAT 015 PACE 001 042 016 017 018 044 PANASONIC 032 PHILIPS 003 011 012 029 PHONOLA 016 PROSAT 030 PYE 016 QUADRAL 030 QUELLE 036 RADIOLA 016 REDIFFUSION 015 SABA 035 SALORA 026 SAMSUNG 003 022 SAT PARTNER 004 S[...]

ENGLISH 51 ADCOM 021 AIWA 045 039 022 AKAI 046 AUDIO 016 ARC EN CIEL 036 014 027 030 031 018 230 DENON 054 FISHER 006 H/K 017 012 047 016 JVC 028 034 001 KENWOOD 003 020 010 029 006 MARANTZ 015 014 MONDIAL 033 NAD 048 002 042 NAKAMICHI 049 NIKKO 016 ONKYI 013 037 011 021 038 PANASONIC 051 052 PHILPS 014 PIONEER 005 008 041 RCA 007 009 REALISTIC 045[...]