Sherwood P-965 manual USB audio connection, Digital input default settings

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4. CONNECTING DIGITAL INs and OUTs

•The OPTICAL and the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTs of the components that are connected to CD, AUX and VIDEO 1~ VIDEO 6 of this unit can be connected to these DIGITAL INs.

•A digital input should be connected to the components such as a CD player, LD player, DVD player, etc. capable of outputting DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital or PCM format digital signals, etc.

•If the component with OPTICAL or COAXIAL IN jack is connected to the OPTICAL or COAXIAL OUT jack of this unit, you can record the high quality sound of CDs , etc. without degradation.

•For ROOM 2 playback, the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT can be connected to the amplifier, etc. installed in another room.(For details, refer to “ROOM 2 connections” on page 11.)

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

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

•All of the commercially available optical fiber cords cannot be used for the equipment. If there is an optical fiber cord which cannot be connected to your equipment, consult your dealer or nearest service organization.

Note :

•Be sure to make either a OPTICAL or a COAXIAL DIGITAL connection on each component. (You don’t need to do both.)

PC with USB port

Component with

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

Component with

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

Component with

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

Component with

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

Component such as an MD recorder, CD recorder with OPTICAL DIGITAL IN

Component such as an MD recorder, CD recorder with COAXIAL DIGITAL IN

Component with

COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT

Component with

COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT

USB audio connection

•The USB audio connection feature allows you connect a PC to this unit to hear soundtracks from your PC. USB device controls on the computer(such as volume) may or may not work. In either case, we recommend leaving all volume controls on the computer max and controlling volume from this unit.

•You may update the operating software through this USB connection in the future.(For details, refer to “CONNECTING PC FOR UPGRADES” on page 13.)

Notes:

•This USB terminal only supports 2 channel PCM signals. In case of other digital signals, loud noise or no sound may be heard from the speakers, and it may be harmful to your ears and damages the speakers.

•The digital signals being input into this USB terminal will not be output from the COAXIAL OUT jack.

•Some operating systems(OSs) may or may not work with this USB terminal.

•The sound may be interrupted, degraded or played back incorrectly due to your PC settings and PC specifications. Refer to the operating instructions of your PC concerning USB devices, etc.

•Don’t use other applifications on your PC when playing back through this USB connection.

•Sherwood cannot be held responsible for damage to your computer system, software crashes or failures or any other possible computer problems due to this configuration.

•Do not disconnect the USB cable while playing a soundtrack or updating the operating software, etc. Should this happen, it may be result in malfunction or cause damage to the unit.

Digital input default settings

•If you connect the DIGITAL INs to your components, it is easier to do so following the default settings.

•If your DIGITAL connections are different from default settings, you should assign the DIGITAL INs you used with the “When selecting the DIGITAL INPUT SETUP” procedure on page 51.

•The default settings are as follows :

OPTICAL IN 1 : VIDEO 1 , OPTICAL IN 2 : VIDEO 2 , OPTICAL IN 3 : VIDEO 3 , OPTICAL IN 4 : VIDEO 5 ,COAXIAL IN 1 :

CD , COAXIAL IN 2 : VIDEO 4, (Front) OPTICAL IN 5 : VIDEO 6, USB : AUX

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Contents 965 Introduction Read this Before Operating Your UnitSafety Instruction Contents Connecting Antennas System ConnectionsConnecting Audio Components Component video input default settings Video 1 Video deck, DVD recorder, etcDigital input default settings USB audio connectionConnecting 8CH Direct INs Speaker placement Front left and right speakers and center speakerConnecting System Control Room 2 connectionsConnecting MULTI-ROOM System KIT Connecting PC for Upgrades Front Panel Controls Dolby PL II Music ParameterFluorescent Display Universal Remote Controls Digi Link system remote controlsFunction Table of the Numbered Buttons TapePlay PLAY/PAUSE Remote Control Operation Range Loading BatteriesEntering a Setup Code Enter the 3 digit setup code aiming Room 2 Remote Controls Remote Control Operation RangeOperations Before operationWhen CD, AUX or Video 1~ Video 6 is selected Adjusting the tone bass and trebleCompensating for edgy or shrill movie sound tracks Muting the sound Listening with the headphonesAchieving higher purity of sound quality Surround Sound Surround modesDolby Pro Logic IIx surround Front L/R Center Enjoying Surround Sound DSP DSPTo listen in a Dolby Virtual Speaker mode 2CH downmix modeTo listen in a Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode Selecting the surround back channel mode as connected To listen in a Dolby Headphone modeAdjusting each channel level with test tone Adjusting the current channel levelsAdjust the level of the selected channel as Desired Auto presetting Auto tuningManual tuning Manual presetting Tuning to preset stationsScanning preset stations in sequence Listening to FM stereo broadcastsDubbing the sound and image signals RecordingRecording with Tape Monitor Dubbing from video components ontoDigital Audio Recording with MD Recorder Operating the sleep timer Adjusting the brightness Other FunctionsCompressing the dynamic range Dolby Digital sources onlyEntering a label Correcting or clearing a labelRoom 2 Source Playback Press the Room 2 buttonCurrent Status Display Using the OSDOSD Menu Settings When selecting the Speaker Setup Setting the Speaker Setup When selecting the Speaker ConfigurationWhen selecting the Speaker Distance When selecting the Virtual Speaker Setup Virtual Speaker mode changes as followsWhen selecting the Subwoofer When selecting the Subwoofer Mode When selecting the Crossover FrequencyWhen selecting the Auto Speaker Setup PreparationsVOL Main FAV Setting the System Setup When selecting the Digital Input SetupWhen Tone Defeat mode is selected When selecting the Tone ControlWhen Cinema EQ mode is selected When selecting the OSD Auto Display When selecting the Current VideoWhen selecting the Component Video Setup VideoWhen selecting the Video 2 OUT When selecting the DC Trigger 2 SetupWhen the DC Trigger 2 mode is set to On When selecting the Digital RE-MASTERINGWhen selecting the A/V Sync Setting the Surround Setup When Decoding Mode is selectedWhen the Dynamic Range is selected When the Surround Mode is selectedWhen the Dolby surround mode is selected When selecting the Dimension control When selecting the Panorama modeWhen selecting the Center Width control When selecting the Preset 1 Trim or Preset 2 Trim Setting the CH Level SetupWhen selecting the Preset 1 or When selecting the Channel Level Trim When selecting the LFE Level Trim Setting the ROOM2 Feed Setup When selecting the Volume ModeWhen selecting the Room 2 Feed mode When the Room 2 Feed mode is set to OnTroubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause RemedySpecifications PRE Amplifier Section965

P-965 specifications

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