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Owner’s Manual
Model PT-7000 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor/Tuner
Owner’s Manual
Model PT-7000
7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor
Thank you for purchasing the Sherbourn Model PT-7000 Preamp/
Processor. The PT-7000 combines the best technologies, components,
and software with a clean, user-friendly style, impeccable audio performance
and leading edge capabilities, making it the perfect foundation for any music
or home theater system.
In order to receive the maximum enjoyment from your PT-7000, please take
a few minutes to read this manual. It contains all of the necessary informa-
tion to set up, connect and use your new Preamp/Processor. This important
information will help you make certain that the unit is properly congured for
operation with the rest of the equipment in your system. This brief investment of
time will provide major dividends by making certain that your new component
is properly installed and optimized for the specics of your installation.
If you have any questions about this product, its installation or operation, please
contact the dealer from which you bought the product.
Important Note:
The Model PT-7000 is shipped from the factory in the
following default mode:
Output Conguration 7.1
Loudspeaker Size Small
All Crossovers 100Hz
After reading the rest of this manual and determining how your system
should be set up, please refer to pages 24-26 to change these settings.
If your system will be operated in less than a 7.1 channel conguration,
some DSP modes will not be available to you.
Model PT-7000 Features
Your new Sherbourn Preamp/Processor is a state of the art, high performance
audio device. The PT-7000 provides maximum system connection exibility
with the latest surround processing technologies assuring compatibility with
the widest range of source material. The Model PT-7000 features:
6 Digital Inputs (2 coaxial, 4 optical)
Each input is assignable, providing comprehensive system connectivity.
2 Digital Outputs (1 coaxial, 1 optical)
For use with digital recorders or distribution systems.
High Bandwidth Component Video Switching
HDTV compatible component switching for use with digital set top boxes
and progressive scan DVD players.
5 Composite and S-Video Inputs
High-quality video circuitry for connection to your video sources.
9 Analog Audio Inputs with Bypass Capability
All analog audio inputs may be switched to Bypass mode for pure analog
sound, or used with the latest surround processing algorithms.
Video Output Conversion
Video inputs are automatically converted from composite to S-Video or
vice versa when using these outputs.
High performance AM/FM/FM Stereo tuner with 32 presets
Audiophile quality preamplier stages
Provide maximum performance for critical music listening.
Dolby Digital® and Dolby Digital EX® Decoding*
Dolby Digital decoding delivers 5.1 discrete channels from DVD, satellite,
cable and HDTV sources, while the latest Dolby Digital EX process adds
additional rear surround information for the ultimate home theater
experience.
Dolby Pro Logic® II*
The latest surround technology from Dolby Laboratory delivers 5.1 channel
soundelds from matrix-encoded or stereo recordings.
DTS®, DTS-ES® and NEO:6 Decoding**
The full suite of DTS decoding and processing is available to provide
multichannel reproduction from virtually any analog source as well as
DTS encoded programs.
Cirrus Extra Surround®
The PT-7000 is the rst surround product to offer Cirrus Extra Surround
to provide realistic 6.1 or 7.1 sound from digital and analog sources.
5.1 Multichannel analog inputs
Connect 5.1-channel outputs from a DVD-A or SACD multi-channel player
or other multi-channel audio formats to these inputs.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No.5,451,942 and other worldwide
patents issues and pending.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
© 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
“Extra Surround” is a trademark of Cirrus Logic Inc.
Model PT-7000 Features
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