Setting the Audio Setup

AUDIO SETUP

DIGITAL OUTPUT		ON
DOWNMIX		OFF
DOLBY PRO LOGIC
AUDIO DRC
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DIGITAL OUTPUT : When outputting digital audio signal or not.

DOWNMIX : When outputting a preferred analog audio signal format.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC : When turning on or off the Dolby Pro Logic decoder. AUDIO DRC(Dynamic Range Compression) : When adjusting the dynamic range compression that makes faint sound easier to hear at low volume levels.

Item menuSetting menu

1	Press the CURSOR / buttons to select the preferred item.
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• Then the setting menu of the selected item is displayed.

When selecting the DIGITAL OUTPUT

Notes :

•When playing a SACD(including SACD area in case of hybrid SACDs) or a DVD Audio, no digital signals will be output.

•When your amplifier/receiver is not compatible with the digital signals that are output from this unit, loud noise or no sound may be heard from the speakers, and it may be harmful to your ears and damages the speakers. To prevent it, you should set the DIGITAL OUTPUT to OFF and make analog audio connections.

•For details on the digital audio signals that can be output, refer to “Audio output from the unit’s DIGITAL OUTPUTs” on page 7.

AUDIO SETUP

DIGITAL OUTPUT		ON
DOWNMIX		OFF

ON : When outputting the digital audio signals as it was recorded. (However, there are some exceptions depending on audio recording format recorded in disc.)

OFF : When outputting no digital audio signals.

When selecting the DOWNMIX

•Depending on how to connect the analog AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to your amplifier/receiver or TV, you should set the DOWNMIX correctly.

•Depending on whether the 2CH AUDIO OUTPUT jacks (or the A/V SCART OUTPUT connector)to a stereo amplifier/receiver/TV or an A/V amplifier/receiver with built-in surround decoder, you should set the DOWNMIX to Lo/Ro or Lt/Rt.

•When playing back a DVD Video, DVD Audio or SACD recorded in multichannel signal format, the DOWNMIX setting affects the signals output from the 2CH OUTPUT Jacks (and the A/V SCART OUTPUT connector) and the same signals are output from only the FL and FR jacks of 5.1CH AUDIO OUTPUTs.

•When connecting only the 5.1CH AUDIO OUTPUTs to your amplifier/receiver, you should set the DOWNMIX to OFF to output the multichannel audio signals from these jacks as it was recorded.

In this case, only the front left and right signals of the multichannel audio signals will output from the 2CH AUDIO OUTPUT jacks (and the A/V SCART OUTPUT connector).

Note :

•When connecting the 5.1CH AUDIO OUTPUTs to the multichannel audio inputs of an amplifier/receiver that does not have the speaker setup for the multichannel audio inputs, you should set the SPEAKER SETUP.(For details, refer to “SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP” on page 38)

AUDIO SETUP

DIGITAL OUTPUT
		Lt/Rt
DOWNMIX		Lt/Rt
DOLBY PRO LOGIC		Lo/Ro

AUDIO DRC		OFF

Lt/Rt : When enjoying multichannel surround sound by connecting the unit’s 2CH AUDIO OUTPUTs to an A/V amplifier/receiver with built-in surround decoder.

Lo/Ro : When enjoying conventional 2 channel stereo sound by connecting the unit s 2CH AUDIO OUTPUTs to a stereo amplifier/receiver/TV

OFF : When outputting the multichannel audio signals from the 5.1CH AUDIO OUTPUTs as it was recorded.

SD-860 specifications

The Sherwood SD-860 is an innovative stereo receiver that offers a versatile audio solution for both casual listeners and dedicated audiophiles. Known for its blend of functionality and modern design, the SD-860 provides a wealth of features aimed at enhancing the listening experience.

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Sherwood SD-860 manual Setting the Audio Setup, When selecting the Digital Output

Models: SD-860