Sherwood RD-8504 manual Operations, Listening to a Program Source, Before operation

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Operations

■Notes:

•Before operating this receiver with the supplied remote control, refer to "Universal Remote Controls" on page 15 for details about operation.

•Before operating this receiver, first set this unit as desired for optimum performance, doing the OSD menu setting procedures. (For details, refer to "OSD Menu Settings" on page 40.)

ENGLISH

LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE

Before operation

•Enter the standby mode.

•The STANDBY indicator lights up. This means that the receiver is not disconnected from the AC mains and a small amount of current is retained to support the operation

readiness.

•To switch the power off, push the POWER switch again.

Then the power is cut off and the STANDBY indicator goes off.

1. In the standby mode, turn the power on.

•Each time the POWER ON/STANDBY button on the front panel is pressed, the receiver is turned on to enter the operating mode (the STANDBY indicator goes off) or off to enter the standby mode(the STANDBY indicator lights up).

•On the remote control, press the POWER ON button to enter the operating mode or press the STANDBY button to enter the standby mode.

2. Switch the speakers on.

• Then the SPEAKER indicator lights up and the sound can be heard from the speakers connected to the speaker terminals.

•When using the headphones for private listening, press the SPEAKER button again to switch the speakers off.

3. Select the desired input source.

•Each time the INPUT SELECTOR knob on the front panel is rotated, the input source changes as follows:

→TUNER ↔CD ↔ TAPE ↔F.AUX ↔VIDEO 1 ←

(Frequency display)

→ BT ↔VIDEO 3 ↔V2/IPOD ←

•Each time the BAND button (or the TUNER button on the remote control) is pressed, the band changes as

follows:

→FM ST →FM MONO →AM →SIRIUS

■When selecting the ExTERNAL IN as desired,

•Depending on the power amplifier setting for the surround back channels and the surround back speaker setting, "EXT. IN" is displayed and 8(/7/6) separate analog signals from the component connected to this input pass through the volume circuits only and can be heard from your speakers.

•Select the desired input source to cancel the external in function.

•These analog signals can be heard only, not recorded.

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Contents RD-8504 Important Safety Instructions Read this Before Operating Your Unit IntroductionDo not ExPOSE this Appliance to Rain or Moisture 120Contents System Connections Connecting AntennasVideo conversion Connecting Video ComponentsComponent video input default settings *2 Connecting Audio ComponentsHdmi High Definition Multimedia Interface connection *1 Copyright protection systemConnecting Digital INS and OUT Connecting ExTERNAL INSDigital input default settings Optical Digital OUTConnecting SPEAkERS Surround back speakersFront Bi-Amp Connections Connecting Subwoofer PRE OUT Speaker placementConnecting Sirius Connector only for North America Connecting for System ControlSiriusConnect Home Tuner Positioning the antennaAC Input Connecting Room 2 OutsFront Panel Controls Remote SensorFluorescent Display Setup MIC JACk Bluetooth in ConnectorFront AUx in JACk Universal Remote Controls Stop Function Table of the Numbered ButtonsReMote contRoL oPeRAtIon RAnGe Repeat the above steps 1 to 4 for each of your Components Entering a setup codeUsing a punch-through function Removing a punch-through functionRemoving all punch-through functions Operating a macro function Programming a macro functionTo remove a macro program To change a macro programOperations Listening to a Program SourceBefore operation Adjust the overall volume Listening with headphonesMuting the sound Press the Audio Assign buttonSurround modes Hall TheaterStadium RoomDolby Truehd Enjoying Surround SoundEnter the test tone mode Adjusting each channel level with test toneCancel the test tone function To cancel the surround mode for stereo operationAdjust the level of the selected channel as desired Adjusting the current channel levelRepeat the above steps 2 and 3 to adjust each channel level Press the Channel Level buttonRecalling the memorized channel levels Memorizing the adjusted channel levelsManual tuning Auto tuningAuto presetting Listening to Radio BroadcastsTuning to preset stations Manual presettingMemory BACkUP Function Repeat the above steps 1 to 3 to memorize other stationsTo sign up, access the website at Press the Tuning UP+/DOWN- buttons repeatedly to select SRSirius Satellite Radio only for North America Signing up for Sirius Satellite RadioPreset search Presetting channelsDirect search Category searchTune in the channel you want to lock or unlock Parental lockPress the Enter button Editing lock codeTo record audio signals RecordingDubbing from video components onto Video Digital Audio Recording with MD Recorder Adjusting the brightness of the fluorescent display Operating the sleep timerOther Functions Displaying the operation statusPress the Room 2 button to enter the Room 2 mode When using the buttons on the front panelSet the selected mode as desired Start play on the component related to the Room 2 sourceAdjust the Room 2 volume When using the buttons on the remote control unitTurn on the Room 2 function Select the desired input as a Room 2 sourceOSD Menu Settings Select the desired menu using the Cursor UP/DOWN buttonsTurn the menu screen on When selecting the InputSetup When selecting the System SetupWhen selecting the Sound Parameter When selecting the Speaker/Room EQ SetupBass Treble Setup menu flowRD-8504AENG091118RD-8504A2009-11-18오641페이지43 Amp Assign Setting the System SetupWhen selecting the Subwoofer Mode When selecting the AMP AssignWhen selecting the Hdmi Audio Output When selecting the Tone ControlWhen selecting the Cinema EQ When selecting the Momentary OSDWhen selecting the Save/Recall Preparations When selecting the Auto SetupTo memorize the results, press the Cursor Right button When selecting the Room EQ Surround Surr Back Subwoofer When selecting the Speaker ConfigurationCenter Surround Surr Back When selecting the Speaker CrossoverAbout the speaker distance When selecting the Speaker DistanceWhen selecting the LFE When selecting the Channel LevelMemorizing the adjusted channel levels and recalling them When selecting the items other than Re-Name Setting the Input SetupWhen selecting the Component Assign When selecting the Hdmi AssignWhen selecting the Audio Assign When selecting the Video ModeWhen selecting the Audio Mode When selecting the Video ScalingWhen selecting the AV Sync When selecting the Re-Name When selecting the HD AudioTo resume its factory input source name To clear the name you entered When selecting the Room Setting the Multi Room SetupWhen selecting the Input When selecting the VolumeSetting the Sound Parameter When selecting the Dolby Pro Logic II MusicWhen selecting the Night Mode Setting the Advanced Video Problem Possible Cause Remedy Troubleshooting GuideSpecifications Setup Code Table SSS RCATMK CCEKLH MEISTS NSC ABCHTS SATMCS DKKNSM QEDRD-8504
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RD-8504 specifications

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