Speaker Positioning 5. Video IN/OUT

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INSTALLATION

SPEAKER POSITIONING 5. VIDEO IN/OUT

–MONITOR OUT – output jack for connecting to the video input of a TV set. The TV set must then be switched to that input.

–VCR 1 PLAY/REC – PLAY(input) and REC(output) jacks for connecting the video output and input of a VCR

–LDP PLAY – input jack for connecting the video output of a LDP.

6. LOW LEVEL PRE-OUT

– SUBWOOFER PRE–OUT– output jacks for driving

SUBWOOFER.

Connect these jacks to SUBWOOFER input jacks of

separate amplifier or a powered SUBWOOFER.

– CENTER PRE–OUT– output jacks for connecting a separate

POWER

13. AC POWER CORD

Connecting the receiver to the wall socket.

14.OUTLETS

–Switched output for connecting AC power plugs from various units such as cassette deck, CD player, etc.

(Maximum total capacity is 1 A or 100 W).

Standby mode - Switched AC outlet off

Power on mode - Switched AC outlet on

CONNECTING HEADPHONES

Connect a headphone with a 1/4" plug to the PHONES jack.

amplifier to drive the center speaker. Connect these jacks to

– Inserting the plug will not disconnect the speakers.

PHONES

input jacks of a separate amplifier for center channel speaker

only.

– REAR PRE–OUT– output jacks for connecting a separate

amplifier to drive the rear speakers. Connect these jacks to

input jacks of a separate amplifier for rear channel speakers

only.

7. FRONT PRE–OUT/MAIN–IN

–FRONT PRE–OUT– When a separate power amplifier is used to drive the front speakers, connect these jacks to the power amplifier.

–FRONT MAIN–IN–When a separate pre-amplifier is used for front channel, connect these jacks to the pre-amplifier.

Note : When you do not use the PRE–OUT or MAIN–IN, always connect the PRE–OUT and MAIN–IN jacks with jumper plugs.

8. REAR SPEAKERS

Terminals for connecting a pair of rear speakers, impedance of 4 Ω each, to obtain a surround sound effect.

Note : Always connect two speakers to these terminals.

9.CENTER SPEAKER

Terminals for connecting a center speaker, impedance of 8Ω.

10. FRONT SPEAKERS

Terminals for connecting two pairs of speakers, impedance of 8 – 16Ω (L = left, R = right).

One of the wires of a speaker cable is marked with a color or rib. Connect the marked wire to the red terminal, the non- marked wire to the black one.

11.DIGI LINK III SYSTEM CONTROL

(colored green) – remote control jacks for connection to the corresponding DIGI LINK II or III jacks of a Sherwood CD (Compact Disc) or tape player. Connect this jack to the DIGI LINK III jack of the external Sherwood equipment that uses the DIGI LINK II or III remote control system.

These jacks have been added to maintain compatibility with other Sherwood products.

12.MULTI-ROOM IN

Jack for connecting the multi room adaptor. Connect this jack to the output of the adaptor.

For information on the multi-room adaptor, contact the Xantec Corporation at 1-800-843-5465.

– Turn the speakers off by pressing the SPEAKER switches once, press again to turn speakers on. Also ensure receiver is not in surround modes

–Only in Surround off mode

you can enjoy private listening with a headphone.

SPEAKER POSITIONING

To obtain the best surround sound effect in your home, place the speakers as shown below.

The left and right speakers should be placed about 1 m (40") from the TV set.

The center speaker should be above or below the TV set.

The rear speakers should be placed 2~3 feet above the ear level of a seated listener on the direct left and right of them.

Refer to the fold-out for additional information.

	TV
LEFT	RIGHT
	CENTER
	SPEAKER
SURROUND	SURROUND
LEFT	RIGHT

Note : to avoid interference with the TV picture, use only magnetically shielded front speaker systems.

After making all necessary connections (some may not apply to your system set-up), your system is ready for use. In the next chapter, we will describe how to operate your

R-525 receiver.

R-525 specifications

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