Sherwood R-963 manual Connecting Speakers

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AC INLET

Plug the supplied AC input cord into this AC INLET and then into the wall AC outlet.

To a wall AC outlet.

Do not use an AC input cord other than the one supplied with this unit. The AC input cord supplied is designed for use with this unit and should not be used with any other device.

CENTER

FRONT B SPEAKERS

SPEAKER

ENGLISH

CONNECTING SPEAKERS

Front A Speakers

 

Front B Speakers

right

left

Front

right

left

 

 

 

 

center

CENTER

FRONT B SPEAKERS

SPEAKER

 

SWITCHED AC OUTLETS

These outlets are switched on(power-on mode) and off(standby mode) according to the power control as follows(Maximum total capacity is 1A, 100W):

Standby mode – switched AC outlet off Power-on mode – switched AC outlet on

Surround right

Surround back right

Surround left

Surround back left

You can connect two sets of front speakers and can select front A or (and) B speakers according to your taste.

Never short circuit the + and - speaker wires.

Be sure to connect speakers firmly and correctly according to the channel (left and right ) and the polarity ( + and -).

Only when enjoying either 6.1 or 7.1 channel surround playback, connect either the surround back left speaker only or both of surround back speakers.

If you assign the power amplifier for the surround back channels to the ROOM 2, this receiver can drive the speakers in another room(ROOM 2).

(For details, refer to "ROOM 2 connections" on the previous page and "SETTING THE POWER AMP ASSIGN" on page 37.)

Notes:

For safe amplifier operation, in case of using either front A or front B speakers, use all the speakers with impedance of over 6 Ω. However, in case of using both front A and front B speakers, use only the front speakers with impedance of over 12 Ω and other speakers with impedance of over 6 Ω.

After installing the speakers, first set the connected speakers to the desired before operating this receiver.(For details, refer to "SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP" on page 38.)

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Contents 963 Introduction Unpacking and InstallationRead this Before Operating Your Unit Room 2 Remote Controls Should this happen, memorize them again System ConnectionsAudio IN/ OUT connections Connecting System Control Connecting MULTI-ROOM System KIT Connecting Speakers Dynamic Range Button Front Panel ControlsUniversal Remote Controls Digi Link System Remote ControlsThis remote control unit has 3 operating modes as follows Function Table of the Numbered Buttons Remove the cover Loading BatteriesLoad four alkaline batteries AAA size 5V matching the polarityButtons simultaneously for 3 seconds Entering a Setup CodeCode is saved and the Pre-PROgramming mode is resumed Power button and then save the codeOperate the component using Corresponding function buttons Repeat the above stepsFunctions Main Additional Information on Remote Command CodesMatching the polarity Room 2 Remote ControlsBefore operation OperationsAdjusting the tone bass and treble When CD, Tape MON or Video 1~ Video 5 is selectedSelect the tone mode as desired Select the digital or the analog input as DesiredPress it again to cancel, then CINEMA-EQ OFF Surround modes Surround SoundHall 1/2 Use this mode to enjoy video game sourcesFront left and right speakers and center speaker Speaker placementEnjoying Surround Sound Surr Adjusting each channel level with test tone Adjusting each channel levelDownmixing into 2 front channels Manual tuning Auto tuningPresetting radio stations Listening to Radio BroadcastsScanning preset stations in sequence Tuning to preset stationsRecording Dubbing the sound and image signalsRecording with Tape Monitor Dubbing from video components ontoEach time this button is pressed, the corresponding Digital Audio Recording with MD RecorderInput is selected as follows Connected, Digital is flickering. ThereAdjusting the brightness of the fluorescent displays Operating the sleep timerOther Functions Compressing the dynamic range Dolby Digital sources onlyCorrecting or clearing a video label Room 2 source Room 2 Source PlaybackUsing the OSD OSD Menu SettingsCurrent Status Display When selecting the Power AMP Assign Select the desired menu using the Cursor UP /DOWN buttonsWhen selecting the Function Select When selecting the Surround SetupSetting the Power AMP Assign When selecting the Speaker Config Setting the Speaker SetupWhen selecting the Speaker Distance Corresponding LFE level mode When selecting the LFE Level ControlSetting the Function Select When selecting the Input SetupMoved to the corresponding Digital D E O S E L E C T When selecting the Tone Control Off To turn off the current status display When selecting the OSD ModeWhen the DC Trigger mode is set to On When selecting the DC TriggerWhen selecting the Listening Mode When selecting the Source Direct Setting the Surround SetupWhen selecting the Cinema EQ Moved to the corresponding modeWhen selecting the surround mode When selecting the Decoding ModeSetting the CH Level Trim Be adjusted within the range of -15~+15 dBEach time these buttons are pressed, the channel level can When selecting the Volume Mode Setting the ROOM2 Feed SetupWhen selecting the Function Select for Room Press the Cursor UP /DOWN Then press the Enter buttonButtons to select the Function Select for Room 2 source Problem Possible Cause Remedy Troubleshooting GuideAmplifier Section Specifications963

R-963 specifications

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User-friendly controls and a clear display make the R-963 accessible for all users. The ergonomic remote control allows effortless navigation between functions, settings, and sources, making the operation enjoyable. Additionally, compatibility with multi-room audio systems means that users can enjoy their favorite tunes in various rooms simultaneously.

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