Sherwood R-865 manual Other Functions, Compressing the dynamic range, Dolby Digital sources only

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

Compressing the dynamic range

 

Adjust the dynamic range as desired.

 

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(Dolby Digital sources only)

This function compresses the dynamic range of

previously specified parts of the Dolby Digital sound track(with extremely high volume)to minimize the difference in volume between the specified and non- specified parts.

This makes it easy to hear all of the sound track when watching movies at night at low levels.

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While the digital signals from the Dolby

• Each time the MULTI CONTROL knob is rotated,

Digital program source are being input.

the compression rate changes as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• In some Dolby Digital software, this function may

 

 

 

not be available.

“DYNAMIC : ~” is displayed for several seconds.

If the dynamic range mode disappears, start again from the above step .

Operating the sleep timer

Adjusting the brightness of the

 

 

 

 

fluorescent displays

• The sleep timer allows the system to continue to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

operate for a specified period of time before

 

 

 

 

automatically shutting off.

 

 

 

 

• To set the receiver to automatically turn off after the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

specified period of time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Each time this button is pressed, the brightness of all

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Each time this button is pressed, the sleep time

fluorescent displays of Sherwood components

changes and disappears in several seconds as follows:

connected by the DIGI LINK III changes together as

 

10 20 30 60 90 OFF

 

 

 

follows:

 

 

 

 

 

Unit : minutes

 

 

 

 

ON dim OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• While operating the sleep timer, “

” lights up.

 

 

 

 

 

• In the display OFF mode, pressing any button will

• When the sleep time is selected, all display panels of

restore the display ON mode.

 

 

 

 

 

Sherwood components connected by the DIGI LINK

 

 

 

 

 

III are dimly lit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents 865 Introduction Read this Before Operating Your UnitSafety Instruction Contents Connecting Antennas System ConnectionsConnecting Audio Components Component video input default settings Component in 1 Video 1, Component in 2 VideoDigital input default settings VideoConnecting System Control Surround speakers a and B Surround back speakersSpeaker placement Front left and right speakers and center speakerRoom 2 connections Main room Another roomRoomConnecting Microphone Front Panel Controls Dolby PL II Music ParameterRemote Sensor Fluorescent DisplayFluorescent Display Universal Remote Controls LCD ScreenFunction Table of the Numbered Buttons Device to be ControlledRemote Control Operation Range Loading BatteriesLearn Delete Macro Code Punch Using Functions of Remote ControlEntering a setup code Searching a setup code Programing the commands from other Remote controls Learning modeErasing the programmed command Erasing all the commandsProgrammed under a device mode From one buttonProgramming a macro function Operating a macro functionTo erase a macro program To change a macro programPrograming a punch-through function Audio Delete TVCD Delete DVD VCR AUX TV Delete SAT Cable VCRVOL Delete Play CH Operating a punch-through functionErasing the programmed puch-through function English Room 2 Remote Controls Volume UP/DOWN ButtonsOperations Listening to a Program SourceBefore operation Tuner CD AUXDigital Analog When CD, AUX or Video 1~ Video 4 is selectedAdjusting the tone bass and treble Muting the sound Listening with the headphones Surround Sound Surround modesTheater Front L/R Center Enjoying Surround Sound PL II MusicTo listen in a Dolby Virtual Speaker mode 2CH downmix modeTo listen in a Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode Selecting the surround back channel mode as connected To listen in a Dolby Headphone modeAdjusting each channel level with test tone Adjusting the current channel levelsAdjust the level of the selected channel as Desired Auto presetting Auto tuningManual tuning Manual presetting Tuning to preset stationsScanning preset stations in sequence Listening to FM stereo broadcastsDubbing the sound and image signals RecordingRecording with Tape Monitor Dubbing from video components ontoDigital Audio Recording with MD Recorder Dolby Digital sources only Other FunctionsCompressing the dynamic range Entering a label Correcting or clearing a labelRoom 2 Source Playback Current Status Display Using the OSDOSD Menu Settings When selecting the Power AMP Assign When selecting the Speaker Configuration Setting the Power AMP AssignSetting the Speaker Setup English When selecting the Speaker Distance DownWhen selecting the Virtual Speaker Setup When selecting the Subwoofer When selecting the Subwoofer Mode When selecting the CrossoverWhen selecting the Auto Speaker Setup PreparationsTo confirm the results, press the Cursor Left /RIGHT Setting the System Setup When selecting the Digital Input SetupWhen Tone Defeat mode is selected When selecting the Tone ControlWhen Cinema EQ mode is selected When selecting the Component Video Setup When selecting the OSD Auto DisplayWhen selecting the Current Video When selecting the Video 2 OUT When selecting the DC Trigger Setup When the DC Trigger mode is set to OnWhen selecting the A/V Sync Setting the Surround Setup When Decoding Mode is selectedWhen the Dynamic Range is selected When the Surround Mode is selectedWhen the Dolby surround mode is selected When selecting the Dimension control When selecting the Panorama modeWhen selecting the Center Width control When selecting the Preset 1 Trim or Preset 2 Trim Setting the CH Level SetupWhen selecting the Preset 1 or When selecting the Channel Level Trim When selecting the LFE Level Trim Setting the ROOM2 Feed Setup When selecting the Volume ModeWhen selecting the Room 2 Feed mode When the Room 2 Feed mode is set to OnTroubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause RemedyDigital Audio Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Setup Code Table RCA SSSTMK CCEMEI STSKLH ABC NSCSAT HTSDKK MCSNSM QED865

R-865 specifications

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