Sherwood P-965 manual Safety Instruction

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PORTABLE CART WARNING

SAFETY INSTRUCTION

1.

Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should

 

be read before the product is operated.

2.

Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions should

 

be retained for future reference.

grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.

3.

Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating

 

instructions should be adhered to.

4.

Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be

 

followed.

5.

Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

 

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for

 

cleaning.

6.

Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the

 

product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7.

Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for

 

example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in

 

a wet basement, or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8.

Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,

 

tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury

Figure 1

Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

GROUND

CLAMP

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

ENGLISH

to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with

a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the

manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product

should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a

mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9. A product and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive

force, and uneven surfaces may cause the

product and cart combination to overturn.

10.Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and

to protect it from overheating, and these

openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11.Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12.Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

Alternate Warnings - This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third(grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. this is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

13.Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

14.Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of

15.Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

16.Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17.Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

18.Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

19.Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20.Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product form the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a)When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

b)If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,

c)If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

d)If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e)If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

f)When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

21.Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22.Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

23.Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

24.Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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Contents 965 Read this Before Operating Your Unit IntroductionSafety Instruction Contents System Connections Connecting AntennasConnecting Audio Components Video 1 Video deck, DVD recorder, etc Component video input default settingsUSB audio connection Digital input default settingsConnecting 8CH Direct INs Front left and right speakers and center speaker Speaker placementRoom 2 connections Connecting System ControlConnecting MULTI-ROOM System KIT Connecting PC for Upgrades Dolby PL II Music Parameter Front Panel ControlsFluorescent Display Digi Link system remote controls Universal Remote ControlsTape Function Table of the Numbered ButtonsPlay PLAY/PAUSE Loading Batteries Remote Control Operation RangeEntering a Setup Code Enter the 3 digit setup code aiming Remote Control Operation Range Room 2 Remote ControlsBefore operation OperationsAdjusting the tone bass and treble When CD, AUX or Video 1~ Video 6 is selectedMuting the sound Listening with the headphones Achieving higher purity of sound qualityCompensating for edgy or shrill movie sound tracks Surround modes Surround SoundDolby Pro Logic IIx surround Front L/R Center DSP DSP Enjoying Surround Sound2CH downmix mode To listen in a Dolby Pro Logic IIx modeTo listen in a Dolby Virtual Speaker mode To listen in a Dolby Headphone mode Selecting the surround back channel mode as connectedAdjusting the current channel levels Adjusting each channel level with test toneAdjust the level of the selected channel as Desired Auto tuning Manual tuningAuto presetting Tuning to preset stations Manual presettingListening to FM stereo broadcasts Scanning preset stations in sequenceDubbing from video components onto Dubbing the sound and image signalsRecording Recording with Tape MonitorDigital Audio Recording with MD Recorder Dolby Digital sources only Operating the sleep timer Adjusting the brightnessOther Functions Compressing the dynamic rangeCorrecting or clearing a label Entering a labelPress the Room 2 button Room 2 Source PlaybackUsing the OSD OSD Menu SettingsCurrent Status Display When selecting the Speaker Setup When selecting the Speaker Configuration Setting the Speaker SetupWhen selecting the Speaker Distance Virtual Speaker mode changes as follows When selecting the Virtual Speaker SetupWhen selecting the Subwoofer When selecting the Crossover Frequency When selecting the Subwoofer ModePreparations When selecting the Auto Speaker SetupVOL Main FAV When selecting the Digital Input Setup Setting the System SetupWhen selecting the Tone Control When Cinema EQ mode is selectedWhen Tone Defeat mode is selected When selecting the Current Video When selecting the OSD Auto DisplayVideo When selecting the Component Video SetupWhen selecting the DC Trigger 2 Setup When selecting the Video 2 OUTWhen selecting the Digital RE-MASTERING When the DC Trigger 2 mode is set to OnWhen selecting the A/V Sync When Decoding Mode is selected Setting the Surround SetupWhen the Surround Mode is selected When the Dolby surround mode is selectedWhen the Dynamic Range is selected When selecting the Panorama mode When selecting the Center Width controlWhen selecting the Dimension control Setting the CH Level Setup When selecting the Preset 1 orWhen selecting the Preset 1 Trim or Preset 2 Trim When selecting the Channel Level Trim When selecting the LFE Level Trim When selecting the Volume Mode Setting the ROOM2 Feed SetupWhen the Room 2 Feed mode is set to On When selecting the Room 2 Feed modeProblem Possible Cause Remedy Troubleshooting GuidePRE Amplifier Section Specifications965

P-965 specifications

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