Sherwood R-865 manual Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Possible Cause Remedy

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Troubleshooting Guide

If a fault occurs, run through the table below before taking your unit for repair.

If the fault persists, attempt to solve it by switching the unit off and on again. If this fails to resolve the situation, consult your dealer. Under no circumstances should you repair the unit yourself as this could invalidate the warranty!

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

No power

• The AC input cord is disconnected.

• Connect cord securely.

 

• Poor connection at AC wall outlet or the outlet is

• Check the outlet using a lamp or another appliance.

 

dead or off.

 

 

 

 

No sound

• The speaker wires are disconnected.

• Check the speaker connections.

 

• The master volume is adjusted too low.

• Adjust the master volume.

 

• The MUTE button is pressed to ON.

• Press the MUTE button to cancel the muting effect.

 

• The selected decoding mode is not matched to the

• Select the available decoding mode.

 

input signal format.

 

 

• Incorrect selection of input source.

• Select the desired input source correctly.

 

• Incorrect connections between the components.

• Make connections correctly.

 

 

 

No sound from the surround

• Surround mode is switched off(normal stereo mode).

• Select a surround mode.

speakers

• Master volume and surround level are too low.

• Adjust master volume and surround level.

 

• Monaural source is used.

• Select a stereo or surround source.

 

• Surround speaker setting is “None”.

• Select the desired surround speaker setting.

 

 

 

No sound from the center speaker

• Dolby Virtual Speaker, normal stereo mode, etc is

• Select the desired surround mode.

 

selected.

 

 

• Center speaker setting is “None”.

• Select the desired center speaker setting.

 

• Master volume and center level are too low.

• Adjust master volume and center level.

 

 

 

No sound from the surround back

• The input signal format or the current surround

• Under the proper situations, perform the 7.1(or 6.1)

speakers

mode cannot support the 7.1(or 6.1) surround.

surround playback.(For details, refer to

 

 

“ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND” on page 34.)

 

• The power amplifier for the surround back

• Assign the power amplifier to the surround back

 

channels is assigned to the ROOM 2.

channels.(For details, refer to “SETTING THE

 

 

POWER AMP ASSIGN” on page 49.)

 

• Master volume and surround back level are too low.

• Adjust master volume and surround back level.

 

• Surround back speaker setting is “None”.

• Select the desired surround back speaker setting.

 

 

 

Stations cannot be received

• No antenna is connected.

• Connect an antenna.

 

• The desired station frequency is not tuned in.

• Tune in the desired station frequency.

 

• Antenna is in wrong position.

• Move antenna and retry tuning.

 

 

 

Preset stations cannot be received

• An incorrect station frequency has been memorized.

• Memorize the correct station frequency.

 

• The memorized stations are cleared.

• Memorize the stations again.

 

 

 

Poor FM reception

• No antenna is connected.

• Connect an antenna.

 

• The antenna is not positioned for the best reception.

• Change the position of the antenna.

 

 

 

Continuous hissing noise during FM

• Weak signals.

• Change the position of the antenna.

reception, especially when a stereo

 

• Install an outdoor FM antenna.

broadcast is received.

 

 

 

 

 

Continuous or intermittent hissing

• Noise is caused by motors, fluorescent lamps or

• Keep the receiver away from noise sources.

noise during AM reception,

lightning, etc.

• Install an outdoor AM antenna.

especially at night.

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control unit does not

• Batteries are not loaded or exhausted.

• Replace the batteries.

operate.

• The remote sensor is obstructed.

• Remove the obstacle.

 

 

 

Other Sherwood components do

• DIGI LINK connections are not made properly.

• Make proper DIGI LINK connections.

not react to remote control

 

 

commands.

 

 

 

 

 

A label cannot be displayed.

• Malfunction due to external influences such as

• Clear it using “To clear a label”. (Refer to

 

static electricity, etc.

“Correcting or clearing a label” on page 45)

 

 

 

OSD function is not available.

• Video connections between this unit and the

• Make proper video connections.

 

monitor TV are not made correctly.

 

 

 

 

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Contents 865 Read this Before Operating Your Unit IntroductionSafety Instruction Contents System Connections Connecting AntennasConnecting Audio Components Component in 1 Video 1, Component in 2 Video Component video input default settingsVideo Digital input default settingsConnecting System Control Surround back speakers Surround speakers a and BFront left and right speakers and center speaker Speaker placementMain room Another roomRoom Room 2 connectionsConnecting Microphone Fluorescent Display Front Panel ControlsDolby PL II Music Parameter Remote SensorFluorescent Display LCD Screen Universal Remote ControlsDevice to be Controlled Function Table of the Numbered ButtonsLoading Batteries Remote Control Operation RangeLearn Delete Macro Code Punch Using Functions of Remote ControlEntering a setup code Searching a setup code Remote controls Learning mode Programing the commands from otherFrom one button Erasing the programmed commandErasing all the commands Programmed under a device modeTo change a macro program Programming a macro functionOperating a macro function To erase a macro programTV Delete SAT Cable VCR Programing a punch-through functionAudio Delete TV CD Delete DVD VCR AUXVOL Delete Play CH Operating a punch-through functionErasing the programmed puch-through function English Volume UP/DOWN Buttons Room 2 Remote ControlsTuner CD AUX OperationsListening to a Program Source Before operationDigital Analog When CD, AUX or Video 1~ Video 4 is selectedAdjusting the tone bass and treble Muting the sound Listening with the headphones Surround modes Surround SoundTheater Front L/R Center PL II Music Enjoying Surround SoundTo listen in a Dolby Virtual Speaker mode 2CH downmix modeTo listen in a Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode To listen in a Dolby Headphone mode Selecting the surround back channel mode as connectedAdjusting the current channel levels Adjusting each channel level with test toneAdjust the level of the selected channel as Desired Auto presetting Auto tuningManual tuning Tuning to preset stations Manual presettingListening to FM stereo broadcasts Scanning preset stations in sequenceDubbing from video components onto Dubbing the sound and image signalsRecording Recording with Tape MonitorDigital Audio Recording with MD Recorder Dolby Digital sources only Other FunctionsCompressing the dynamic range Correcting or clearing a label Entering 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 Down When selecting the Speaker DistanceWhen selecting the Virtual Speaker Setup When selecting the Subwoofer When selecting the Crossover When selecting the Subwoofer ModePreparations When selecting the Auto Speaker SetupTo confirm the results, press the Cursor Left /RIGHT When selecting the Digital Input Setup Setting the System 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 the DC Trigger mode is set to On When selecting the DC Trigger SetupWhen selecting the A/V Sync When Decoding Mode is selected Setting the Surround SetupWhen 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 When selecting the Volume Mode Setting the ROOM2 Feed SetupWhen the Room 2 Feed mode is set to On When selecting the Room 2 Feed modeProblem Possible Cause Remedy Troubleshooting GuideDigital Audio Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Setup Code Table CCE RCASSS TMKMEI STSKLH NSC ABCHTS SATQED DKKMCS NSM865

R-865 specifications

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