Sherwood RD-6106 manual Downmixing into 2 front channels

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In the surround modes except for the DTS, normal stereo and Dolby Virtual modes,

When the distances from the prime listening position to front left, center, front right, rear left and rear right speakers are same, the basic settings are as follows according to the surround modes;

In the Dolby Digital mode

Center delay time : 0 ms, Rear delay time : 0 ms In the Dolby Pro Logic, Theater and Hall modes Rear delay time : 15 ms

If the center or the rear speaker(s) is(are) not at the same distance from the prime listening position as the front speakers, increase or decrease the center delay time by 1 ms for every about 30 cm(1 foot) it is closer or farther away and increase or decrease the rear delay time by 5 ms for every about 1~1.5 m(3~5 feet) it is closer or farther away.

Check the delay time to be adjusted.

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D.TIME

The delay time will be displayed for 5 seconds. Only in the Dolby Digital mode, the center delay time can be adjusted and the corresponding delay time is displayed.

In case of playing the Dolby Digital program sources in the Theater or Hall mode, the center delay time as well as the rear delay time can be adjusted as they are done in the Dolby Digital mode.

Adjust the delay time.

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ADJUST

Each time this button is pressed, the delay time changes in regular intervals.

If the delay time disappears, start from the step 13 again.

In Dolby Digital mode, repeat the above

15 stepstime. 13 and 14 to adjust the rear delay

Downmixing into 2 front channels

Allows the multi-channel DTS or Dolby Digital signal to be reproduced through only two speakers or through headphones.

When playing the DTS or Dolby Digital program sources, press the STEREO button.

STEREO

or

STEREO

“ST” and the DTS or Dolby Digital indicators light up, meaning it enters the 2-CH downmix mode, and then the 5 discrete channels(front L, center, front R, rear L and rear R) are mixed down into 2 front channels.

To cancel the 2-CH downmix mode, select the desired surround mode.

When play is stopped, interrupted, etc., the 2-CH downmix mode is not canceled even though “ST” and the DTS or Dolby Digital indicators go off.

If the headphones are plugged and the SPEAKER button is set to off while playing the DTS and Dolby Digital program sources, it will enter the 2-CH downmix mode automatically(but only the DTS or Dolby Digital indicator lights up still) and if the headphones are unplugged and the SPEAKER button is set to on in the 2-CH downmix mode, it will return to the previous mode.

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Contents RD-6106 Unpacking and Installation IntroductionRead this Before Operating Your Unit Contents Connecting Antennas System ConnectionsConnecting Digital Inputs Connecting Speakers AC Input Cord Digital Input Button Indicator Power Switch Stereo Button Front Panel ControlsTest Tone Button Stereo Button Remote Control Operation Range Loading BatteriesOperations Before operationInput source Adjusting the tonebass and treble Delay time Surround SoundSurround modes Speaker placement Enjoying Surround SoundAdjusting the speaker settings Adjusting each channel level Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro LogicDownmixing into 2 front channels Presetting radio stations Auto tuningManual tuning Listening to Radio BroadcastsTuning to preset stations Memory Backup FunctionRecording with Tape Monitor Dubbing the audio and video signalsRecording Dubbing from video components ontoOperating the sleep timer Adjusting the brightness of the fluorescent displaysOther Functions Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause RemedySpecifications Amplifier SectionRD-6106

RD-6106 specifications

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