Sherwood R-903 When AUX, Video 1~3 is selected as an input source, When selecting the 7 CH Direct

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LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE

1 Select the desired input source.

 

7 CH DIR.

 

TUNER

 

AUX

INPUT SELECTOR

TAPE

 

VIDEO1

or

VIDEO2

 

VIDEO3

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 signals from the component connected to this input can be controlled only by volume depending on the surround back speaker setting.

These analog signals (except front L/R channel) cannot be recorded.

When AUX, VIDEO 1~3 is selected as an input source

2

Select the digital or analog input

connected as desired.

DIGITAL INPUT

AM/FM MODE

Each time this button is pressed, the corresponding input is selected as follows ;

 

A(nalog)

o(ptical) 1

o(ptical) 2

c(oaxial) 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To listen to a DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG program source in the 2-CH downmix mode, in the stereo mode, the corresponding digital input should be selected. (For details, refer to “Downmixing into 2 front channels” on page 30.)

Notes :

When the selected optical or coaxial digital input is not connected, the “DIGITAL” indicator flickers, meaning no sound.

The sound from the component connected to the selected digital input can be heard regardless of the selected input source.

3

Depending on the input digital signal format,

select the desired decoding mode.

DECODING

AUTO

TUNE MODE

or

Each time this button is pressed, the decoding mode changes as follows :

IN-AUTO : The input digital signal format(DTS, Dolby

Digital, MPEG or PCM(2 channel stereo), etc.) used by the selected digital input source is detected automatically to perform the necessary decoding process for optimum surround mode.

IN-DTS : The DTS signal processing is performed only

when DTS signals are input.

IN-PCM : The PCM signal processing is performed only when PCM signals are input.

Notes :

Only when the digital input is selected as signal input for the input sources except TUNER, TAPE and 7 CH DIRECT, the decoding mode can be selected.

Noise may be generated at the beginning of playback and while searching during DTS playback in the IN-AUTO mode. In this case, try playing in the IN-DTS mode.

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Contents Page Page Introduction Read this Before Operating Your UnitContents System Connections VideoConnecting Audio Components Video AC Input Cord Front Panel Controls Fluorescent DisplayUniversal Remote Controls DeviceFunction Table of the Numbered Buttons Loading Batteries Using Functions of Remote Control Entering a setup codeUsing a punch-through function Removing a punch-through functionTo remove a macro program Programming a macro functionOperating a macro function To change a macro programBefore Operation Surround modesDolby Virtual Dolby Pro LogicDolby Pro Logic II surround Mpeg MultichannelSurround left and right speakers Speaker placementFront left and right speakers and center speaker Surround back speakerSetting the type of speakers Adjusting the speaker settingsSpeaker distance settings Refer to the previous page and adjust the speaker settings Turning the Power ON/OFF OperationsWhen AUX, Video 1~3 is selected as an input source When selecting the 7 CH DirectMute To cancel the surround mode for stereo operation Selecting the surround modeEnjoying Surround Sound Adjusting each channel level with test tone Adjusting each channel levelPresetting the channel levels Presetting and Calling the channel levelsCalling the channel levels Adjusting the LFE level Adjusting the tonebass and trebleCompressing the dynamic range Dolby Digital sources only Center width controlC-WID, default value Adjusting the Dolby Pro Logic II Music parametersPanorama modePANO, default value OFF Dimension controlDIMEN, default valueDownmixing into 2 front channels Auto tuning Manual tuningListening to Radio Broadcasts Tuning to preset stations Presetting radio stationsScanning preset stations in sequence TP search Listening to RDS Broadcastsfm onlyRDS search PTY searchEON PTY EON Enhanced Other Networks informationRecording with Tape Dubbing the audio and video signalsAnalog AUDIO/VIDEO Recording Dubbing from video components ontoDigital Audio Recording with MD Recorder Adjusting the brightness of the fluorescent displays Operating the sleep timerOther Functions Current Status Display Using the OSDMenu Screen Select the desired menu using When selecting the CH Level Setup When selecting the Auto OSDTroubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause RemedySpecifications Amplifier SectionAppendix Setting UP the System on Front PanelInitializing the System Pano OFF Setup Code Table Inno HIT VCR Otto Verand DVD SAT AUX-TAPE/MD

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