Sherwood P-965 manual Other Functions, Compressing the dynamic range, Dolby Digital sources only

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

Compressing the dynamic range

 

Adjust the dynamic range as desired.

 

2

(Dolby Digital sources only)

• This function compresses the dynamic range of previously specified parts of the Dolby Digital sound track(with extremely high volume)to minimize the difference in volume between the specified and non- specified parts.

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

1

While the digital signals from the Dolby

 

Digital program source are being input.

• Each time the MULTI CONTROL knob is rotated,

 

the compression rate changes as follows:

• In some Dolby Digital software, this function may not be available.

“DYNAMIC : ~” is displayed for several seconds.

If the dynamic range mode disappears, start again from the above step .

Operating the sleep timer

 

Adjusting the brightness of the

• The sleep timer allows the system to continue to

fluorescent displays

 

 

 

operate for a specified period of time before

 

 

automatically shutting off.

 

 

 

• To set the unit to automatically turn off after the

 

 

specified period of time.

 

 

STANDBY

POWER ON

 

 

 

AUD2

 

 

 

 

SLEEP

D/A

 

 

 

DIMM

S.A/B

STANDBY

POWER ON

 

ROOM2

SUR.B

 

 

 

AUD2

 

 

T.TON

PURE

SLEEP

D/A

 

OSD

PARA.

DIMM

S.A/B

 

PAGE1

ROOM2

SUR.B

 

 

 

T.TON

PURE

 

 

 

OSD

PARA.

 

 

 

PAGE1

 

 

 

• Each time this button is pressed, the sleep time

• Each time this button is pressed, the brightness of all

changes and disappears in several seconds as follows:

fluorescent displays of Sherwood components

10 20 30 60

90 OFF

 

connected by the DIGI LINK III changes together as

Unit : minutes

 

follows:

 

• While operating the sleep timer, “

” lights up.

ON dim OFF

 

 

 

• When the sleep time is selected,

 

• In the display OFF mode, pressing any button will

all display panels of Sherwood components connected

restore the display ON mode.

by the DIGI LINK III are dimly lit.

 

 

 

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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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