Sherwood R-872 manual Enjoying Surround Sound, Dolby Digital +

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("AUTO" goes off.)

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ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND

■Notes:

•Before surround playback, first perform the speaker setup procedure, etc. on the OSD menu for optimum performance. (For details, refer to "SETTING THE SPEAKER/ROOM EQ SETUP" on page 61.)

•When playing digital signals from the Dolby Digital program source or selecting the surround mode such as Dolby Pro Logic II /Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Virtual Speaker modes, you can adjust their parameters for optimum surround effect. (For details, refer to "SETTING THE SOUND PARAMETER" on page 69.)

•When the EXTERNAL IN is selected as an input source, the surround modes cannot be selected.

Depending on how to select a surround mode, select the auto surround mode or the manual surround mode.

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

Auto surround mode : The optimum surround mode will be

("AUTO" lights up.) automatically selected depending on the signal format being input.

Manual surround mode : You can select the desired of different surround modes selectable for the signal being input with using the MULTI CONTROL knob or the SURROUND MODE UP/DOWN ( 〉/〈 ) buttons.

■Notes :

•Even when the auto surround mode is selected and the same type of digital signal format is being input, the optimum surround mode may vary depending on whether the speaker type is set to "NO" or not.

•When the auto surround mode is selected, the surround modes other than the optimum surround mode cannot be selected.

■When selecting the manual surround mode with pressing the SURROUND MODE button on the front panel. Select the desired surround mode.

• Each time the MULTI CONTROL knob is rotated or the SURROUND MODE UP / DOWN ( >/< ) buttons are pressed, the surround mode changes depending on the input signal format as follows :

Signal format being input

Selectable surround mode

 

Dolby Digital Plus sources

DOLBY DIGITAL +

 

Dolby TrueHD sources

Dolby TrueHD

 

Dolby Digital EX 6.1 channel sources,

<DOLBY DIGITAL EX, DOLBY D + PLIIx MUSIC>, (DOLBY D + PLIIx MOVIE), DOLBY DIGITAL,

Dolby Digital 5.1 channel sources

DOLBY VS REF, DOLBY VS WIDE

 

Dolby Digital 2 channel sources

<DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE, DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC, DOLBY PLIIx GAME>, [DOLBY PLII MOVIE,

 

DOLBY PLII MUSIC, DOLBY PLII GAME], DOLBY VS REF, DOLBY VS WIDE

 

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio sources

DTS-HD HI RES

 

DTS-HD Master Audio sources

DTS-HD MSTR

 

DTS ES Discrete/Matrix 6.1 channel

<corresponding DTS ES mode, DTS + PLIIx MUSIC>, (DTS + PLIIx MOVIE), DTS, DOLBY VS REF,

sources

DOLBY VS WIDE

 

DTS sources,

corresponding DTS mode, DOLBY VS REF, DOLBY VS WIDE, <DTS + NEO:6, DTS + PLIIx MUSIC>,

DTS 96/24 sources

(DTS + PLIIx MOVIE)

 

PCM (multi-channel) sources*

MULTI PCM, <DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE, DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC>, DOLBY VS REF, DOLBY VS WIDE

 

96 kHz PCM (2 channel) sources**

<DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE, DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC, DOLBY PLIIx GAME>, [DOLBY PLII MOVIE, DOLBY

PCM (2 channel) sources,

PLII MUSIC, DOLBY PLII GAME], DOLBY VS REF, DOLBY VS WIDE, NEO:6 CINEMA, NEO:6

Analog stereo sources

MUSIC, NEURAL, THEATER, HALL, STADIUM, ROOM, PANORAMA, CLASSIC, MULTI-CH STEREO

 

 

 

• Depending on surround back speaker setting, some surround modes can be selected or not as follows:

<>: Possible only when surround back speaker is not set to "NO". [ ] : Possible only when surround back speaker is set to "NO".

( ): Possible only when surround back speaker is set to " 2CH".

* : Depending on the signal format being input, the Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes and the Dolby Virtual Speaker modes may not be selected.

** : While playing 96kHz PCM(2channel) sources, the Neural Surround mode cannot be selected.

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Contents Page Safety Instructions Introduction Read this Before Operating Your UnitContents Connecting Antennas System ConnectionsConnecting Video Components Hdmi High Definition Multimedia Interface connection *1Component video input default settings *2 Flow of the video signalsVideo conversion Flow of the audio signals Audio conversionConnecting Audio Components Connecting External INSConnecting Digital INS and OUT Connecting PRE OutsDigital input default settings Connecting Speakers Surround back speakersFront Bi-Amp Connections Speaker placement Front left and right speakers and center speakerSurround left and right speakers Surround back left and right speakersConnecting Room 2 Outs Connecting XM only for North AmericaConnecting RF Remote Antenna Connecting MULTI-ROOM System KITConnecting DC Trigger OUT Connecting PC for UpgradesSwitched AC Outlets AC InputFront Panel Controls Fluorescent DisplaySetup MIC Jack AUX in JackUniversal Remote Controls About the transmission signalFunction Table of the Numbered Buttons Remote Control Operation Range Using Functions of Remote Control Entering a setup codeSearching a setup code English Erasing the programmed command from one button Erasing all the commands programmed under a device modeProgramming a macro function To erase a macro programTo change a macro program Operating a macro function Programming a punch-through functionOperating a punch-through function Erasing the programmed punch-through functionThen VOL is displayed on the LCD screen for several seconds Changing the transmission signal When RF is set toRoom 2 Remote Controls Remote Control Operation RangeLoading Battery When selecting the External in as desired OperationsListening to a Program Source Before operationWhen CD, AUX, Video 1~ 4 is selected as an input source Muting the soundListening with headphones Achieving higher purity of sound qualitySurround modes Dolby Virtual Speaker Dolby HeadphoneNeural Surround Enjoying Surround Sound Dolby Digital +Listening in Dolby Headphone mode Adjusting each channel level with test toneTo cancel the surround mode for stereo operation 2CH downmix modeAdjusting the current channel level Channel levelMemorizing the adjusted channel levels Recalling the memorized channel levelsAuto tuning Manual tuningAuto presetting Listening to Radio BroadcastsManual presetting Tuning to preset stationsXM Satellite Radio only for North America Signing up for XM Satellite RadioChannel search Direct searchCategory search Presetting channels Preset search Signal strength display modeError message and status Displaying XM informationRecording Dubbing from video components ontoVideo Digital Audio Recording with MD Recorder Operating the sleep timer Adjusting the brightness of the fluorescent displayOther Functions Displaying the audio informationWhen using the buttons on the remote control unit When selecting the tuner as a Room 2 sourceRoom 2 Source Playback When using the buttons on the front panel When selecting the Room 2 modeWhen selecting the Room 2 input When selecting the Room 2 volumeOSD Menu Settings MultiConfirm your selection Setting the System Setup When selecting the items other than OSD Position AdjustWhen selecting the AMP Assign When selecting the Subwoofer Mode When selecting the Hdmi Audio OUTWhen selecting the Tone Control When selecting the Cinema EQ When selecting the Momentary OSDWhen selecting the OSD Position Adjust Setting the Input Setup When selecting the items other than NameWhen selecting the menu of page 2 or When selecting the Hdmi Assign When selecting the Video AssignWhen selecting the Video Mode When selecting the Audio AssignWhen selecting the Audio Mode When selecting the Video ScalingWhen selecting the Auto Surround When selecting the AV SyncWhen selecting the DC Trigger When selecting the HD AudioWhen selecting the Name To resume its factory input source nameSetting the Speaker / Room EQ Setup When selecting the Auto SetupPreparations When the auto setup has been completed When selecting the Speaker Configuration When selecting the Speaker Distance About the speaker distanceWhen selecting the Speaker Crossover When selecting the Room EQ Setup Setting the CH Level Setup Memorizing the adjusted channel levels Setting the Sound Parameter When selecting the Night ModeWhen selecting the Dolby Plii Music When selecting the Panorama modeWhen selecting the Center Width control When selecting the Dimension controlWhen selecting the Dolby Headphone When selecting the Dolby Virtual Speaker When selecting the Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide modeSetting the Multi Room Setup When selecting the Room When selecting the InputWhen selecting the Volume When adjusting the tone Bass and TrebleTroubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause RemedySpecifications Amplifier SectionSetup Code Table AOCVCR VCR TV/VCR DVD SAT AUX-MD DKK

R-872 specifications

The Sherwood R-872 is a high-performance stereo receiver that offers an impressive combination of features, sound quality, and versatility, making it a valuable addition to any home audio system. Designed with an emphasis on audio fidelity and user convenience, the R-872 stands out as a reliable choice for both audiophiles and casual listeners alike.

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