O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S AUDIO/VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER R-963 MULTI CONTROL MASTER VOLUME BAND T/P MODE SOURCE DIRECT CINEMA EQ ROOM2 FEED DYNAMIC RANGE MULTI ROOM REMOTE SENSOR TUNING/PRESET INPUT SELECTOR POWER AUDIO VIDEO TAPE MON. SURROUND MODE 7.1CH DIRECT DECODING EXTRA SURR. STEREO DIGITAL/ANALOG STANDBY ON/STANDBY 6.1/7.
Introduction ENGLISH UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION Congratulations on Your Purchase! Your new high fidelity receiver is designed to deliver maximum enjoyment and years of trouble free service. Please take a few moments to read this manual thoroughly. It will explain the features and operation of your unit and help ensure a trouble free installation. Please unpack your unit carefully. We recommend that you save the carton and packing material.
FOR U.S.A AND CANADA .......................................120 V FOR OTHER COUNTRIES ........................... 115 V/230 V FOR YOUR SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETY Units shipped to the U.S.A and Canada are designed for operation on 120 Volts AC only. Units shipped to countries other than the above countries are equipped with an AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel. Refer to the following paragraph for the proper setting of this switch. Observe all safety precautions for use of a polarized AC plug.
ENGLISH CONTENTS Introduction UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................... 2 READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT................................................................................... 3 System Connections ........................................................................................................................................ 5 Front Panel Controls ..............................................
Please be certain that the receiver is unplugged from the AC outlet before making any connections. Be sure to connect the white RCA pin cords to the L(left) and the red RCA pin cords to the R(right) jacks when making connections. Change the position of the FM indoor antenna until you get the best reception of your favorite FM stations. A 75Ω outdoor FM antenna may be used to further improve the reception. Disconnect the indoor antenna before replacing it with the outdoor one.
■ CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS ENGLISH AUDIO IN/ OUT connections Video deck or additional video component This unit POWER MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER CDC-5080R ON/OFF V-CD PBC GRAPHICS 1 OPEN/CLOSE 2 REVERT PEAK 3 PROG AUTO DELETE EDIT 4 A RANDOM SCENE TRACK INDEX B REPEAT ALL 1 DISC S A< >B MPX INTRO STEP 5 1 4 7 10 13 2 3 5 6 8 9 11 12 14 15 PHONES LEVEL AUDIO PLAY(OUT) PHONES MIN MAX DVD player AUDIO OUT MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER CDC-5080R POWER ON/OFF AUDIO OUT LD
■ PRE OUT connections ENGLISH Power amplifier Front speakers Power amplifier Surround speakers Power amplifier Surround back speakers Power amplifier ■ CONNECTING SYSTEM CONTROL Sherwood component with DIGI LINK II or III Front center speaker CD player System control cord Tape deck Powered subwoofer Additional powered subwoofer Graphic equalizer • Use these jacks when adding additional amplifiers.
■ ROOM 2 connections Another room ENGLISH S-VIDEO IN Monitor TV VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN Speakers A/V receiver or amplifier AUDIO IN or Speakers right left • If another A/V receiver or integrated amplifier, etc. is connected to these jacks, you can play a different program source in another room as well as one source in the main room at the same time.(For details, refer to "ROOM 2 SOURCE PLAYBACK" on page 34).
Plug the supplied AC input cord into this AC INLET and then into the wall AC outlet. To a wall AC outlet. • Do not use an AC input cord other than the one supplied with this unit. The AC input cord supplied is designed for use with this unit and should not be used with any other device.
Front Panel Controls ENGLISH TUNING/PRESET MODE BUTTON MULTI ROOM REMOTE SENSOR BAND BUTTON CINEMA EQ BUTTON SOURCE DIRECT BUTTON TUNING/PRESET UP/DOWN ( / ) BUTTONS DYNAMIC RANGE BUTTON ROOM 2 BUTTON MASTER VOLUME CONTROL KNOB MULTI CONTROL KNOB AUDIO/VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER R-963 MULTI CONTROL MASTER VOLUME T/P MODE BAND SOURCE DIRECT CINEMA EQ ROOM2 FEED DYNAMIC RANGE MULTI ROOM REMOTE SENSOR TUNING/PRESET INPUT SELECTOR POWER AUDIO VIDEO TAPE MON. SURROUND MODE 7.
Note: For enhanced Universal Remote Programming instructions and manufacturer’s codes, please refer to the operating manual inclosed with this Universal Remote Control. This remote control unit has 3 operating modes as follows: • OSD (On-Screen Display) mode: Allows you to look at information about basic operation of this unit on your monitor TV and to operate this unit by moving an arrow that appears on the screen of your monitor TV.
ENGLISH FUNCTION TABLE of the NUMBERED BUTTONS. Device to be controlled Button symbol DVD (for DVD player) AUDIO CD TAPE (for receiver, "001") (for CD player, "001") (for tape deck, "001") V-756, etc. ("001") POWER VD-4103, etc. ("112") VD-2103, etc. ("114") VD-4106, etc.
1 2 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE Enter the setup code of the components respectively, referring to “ENTERING A SETUP CODE”(page 14). • Use the remote control within a range of about 7 meters (23 feet) and angles of up to 30 degrees aiming at the remote sensor. Turn on the components you want to operate.
ENGLISH ENTERING A SETUP CODE • This remote control can control up to ten different components. • Before operating audio and video components using the remote control supplied with this receiver, the setup code for each component should be entered. • For system remote control operation, the setup code for each Sherwood component such as CD player, tape deck and DVD player(V-756, etc.) is “001” respectively. (However, the setup code for some Sherwood DVD player such as VD-4103, etc.
7 8 Confirm that it is the right code by pressing the POWER button and then save the code. POWER OSD OFF OSD POWER OFF PAGE FAV MAIN CH/ SET VOL CH MUTE AUTO DSP For "001" : 0 0 1 For "102" : 1 0 2 7.1 SURR RETURN STEREO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ROOM 2 DISC DISP 0 ENT MI M2 M3 RNC-500 Your component will be turned off when the right code is entered. Continue to enter the corresponding codes until your component turns off.
ENGLISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REMOTE COMMAND CODES • This receiver recognizes and responds to IR codes that are not transmitted by the supplied remote control unit. These commands and their corresponding functions, shown on the following table, are made available for custom installers and advanced hobbysts who are already familiar with the programming of such devices as the Crestron Touch Screen and the Philips Pronto.
This remote control unit is an additional remote control unit for the ROOM 2 source playback only. • Operation of ROOM 2 functions may be easier and more convenient with this remote control instead of using the universal remote control. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE • Aim the ROOM 2 remote control(or the universal remote control) at the IR receiver installed in another room.(For details, refer to “CONNECTING MULTI-ROOM SYSTEM KIT” on page 8.
Operations ENGLISH Notes : Before operating this receiver with the supplied remote control, refer to “ Universal Remote Controls” on page 11 for details about operation. Before operating this receiver, first set this unit as desired for optimum performance, by using the OSD menu setting procedures. (For details, refer to “OSD Menu Settings” on page 35.) LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE Before operation • Enter the standby mode.
When CD, TAPE MON or VIDEO 1~ VIDEO 5 is selected 7 Select the digital or the analog input as desired. TONE MODE POWER OSD DIGITAL/ANALOG Select the tone mode as desired. OFF or Each time this button is pressed, the tone mode changes as follows: BASS TREBLE DEFEAT OFF(or ON) Each time this button is pressed, the corresponding input is selected as follows: DIGITAL ANALOG The tone display is shown for 5 seconds. If the tone display disappears, press the TONE MODE button again.
ENGLISH 9 To achieve the pure sound quality. OSD 10 To compensate for edgy or shrill movie sound tracks. POWER OFF SOURCE DIRECT CINEMA EQ or Only when playing program sources recorded in analog stereo or digital 2 ch PCM format, the source direct function can be selected. “DIRECT” lights up and stereo mode is automatically selected. Then the sound that bypasses the tone circuitry will be heard. Press the button again to cancel the source direct function. When you select the 7.
This unit incorporates a sophisticated Digital Signal Processor that allows you to create optimum sound quality and sound atmosphere in your personal Home Theater. Surround modes ■DTS Digital Surround DTS Neo : 6 Music This mode is suited mainly for playing music.
ENGLISH The following modes apply conventional 2-channel signals such as digital PCM or analog stereo signals to high performance Digital Signal Processor to recreate sound fields artificially. Select one of the twelve provided surround modes according to the program source you want to play. ■Theater This mode provides the effect of being in a theater -in-the round when watching a play. ■Arena 1/2 This mode provides the feeling of a live concert in a medium - sized (Arena 1) or large (Arena 2) arena.
Ideal speaker placement varies depending on the size of your room and the wall coverings, etc. The typical example of speaker placement and recommendations are as follows : 1 3 2 ■Front left and right speakers and center speaker Place the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with TV or monitor screen as possible. Place the center speaker between the front left and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front speakers.
ENGLISH ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Surround sound effect will not work properly if the signal passes through a graphic equalizer. Please refer to your equalizer operating instructions for guidance on switching off (or defeating) the equalizer. Note: Before surround playback, first perform the SPEAKER SETUP procedure, etc. on the OSD menu for optimum performance.(For details, refer to “SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP” on page 38.) 1 Depending on the input digital signal format, select the desired decoding mode.
When playing some multi-channel program sources in the Extra Surround 6.1/7.1 mode. POWER OSD OFF EXTRA SURR. PAGE FAV MAIN CH/ SET 6.1/7.1 or VOL CH MUTE AUTO DSP 7.1 SURR 7.1 SURR RETURN STEREO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DISC 9 ROOM 2 DISP 0 ENT MI M2 M3 RNC-500 When the digital signals from the following program sources only are input in the available decoding mode, if these buttons are pressed, the corresponding surround mode will be selected. Dolby Digital 5.
ENGLISH Adjusting each channel level 4 If you have performed the CH LEVEL TRIM procedure on the OSD menu, you can skip this procedure. (For details, refer to “SETTING THE CH LEVEL TRIM” on page 49.) 3 Adjust the level of the selected channel as desired. POWER OSD OFF MULTI CONTROL Select the desired channel. PAGE FAV MAIN CH/ SET VOL or CH CH MUTE AUTO DSP POWER OSD 7.
To cancel the 2 - CH downmix mode, select the desired surround mode with using the MULTI CONTROL knob or the DSP MODE button, etc. When the playback of the source on the player is stopped or interrupted, etc, the 2 - CH downmix mode is not canceled even though “ DTS”, “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “MPEG” indicator goes off.
ENGLISH LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS Auto tuning 1 2 Select the tuner. Select the desired band. BAND BAND OSD AUDIO FREQUENCY Each time this button is pressed, the band changes as follows : FM Stereo mode FM Mono mode AM POWER OFF or (“ STEREO” lights up ) ( “ STEREO” goes off) When FM stereo broadcasts are poor because of weak broadcast signals, select the FM mono mode to reduce the noise, then FM broadcasts are reproduced in monaural sound.
TUNING/PRESET 4 MEMO/ENTER MEMORY BACKUP FUNCTION The following items, set before the receiver is turned off, are memorized. INPUT SELECTOR settings Surround mode settings Preset stations, etc. Note : If the electricity fails or the AC input cord is disconnected for about 2 weeks, all memorized settings will be lost. When using the NUMERIC buttons on the remote control. Examples) For “3” : 3 For “15” : 1 within 2 seconds 5 For “30” : 0 The station has now been stored in the memory.
ENGLISH RECORDING The analog signals from the 7.1 CH DIRECT inputs as well as the digital signals from the coaxial or optical digital input can be heard but cannot be recorded. The volume, tone (bass, treble) settings,etc. have no effect on the recording signals. Recording with TAPE MONITOR 1 2 Select the desired input as recording source except TAPE MONITOR.
4 Start play on the components hooked up to the VIDEO 2 and the CD respectively. The audio signal from the CD and the video signal from the VIDEO 2 component will be dubbed and you can enjoy them on the TV set and from the speakers. Note : Be sure to observe the order of the above steps ① and ②.
ENGLISH OTHER FUNCTIONS Compressing the dynamic range (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 nonspecified parts. This makes it easier to hear all of the sound track when watching movies at night at low levels. When the digital signals from the Dolby Digital program source are input.
2 This function can be operated only on video input sources such as VIDEO 1~5. 1 Press the VIDEO LABEL button to enter the video label mode. Example) When selecting VIDEO 1. Select the desired video input source to enter its label. VIDEO LABEL POWER OSD OFF VIDEO or 3 Select the character on the flickering digit. 4 MULTI CONTROL Confirm your selection. VIDEO LABEL Then the next digit will flicker.
ENGLISH ROOM 2 SOURCE PLAYBACK This function allows enjoying one source in the main room and playing another in a different room at the same time. The analog signals from the 7.1 CH DIRECT inputs and TAPE MONITOR INs as well as the digital signals from the coaxial or optical digital input cannot be output from the ROOM 2 OUTs, meaning no playback in a different room.
This unit incorporates an OSD(On-screen display) function to provide information about basic operation of this unit and to simplify the setup procedures. The OSD function uses a monitor TV connected to this unit as a display and has two kinds of display modes such as current status display and menu screen. ■Notes: The OSD function is not available via the component video connection. Any on-screen display shown on the monitor TV will not be recorded onto VIDEO 1.
ENGLISH 2 Select the desired menu using the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons. POWER OSD OFF PAGE FAV MAIN CH/ SET VOL CH MUTE AUTO DSP 7.1 SURR RETURN STEREO 1 2 4 5 7 8 DISC DISP MI 3 6 9 ROOM 2 0 ENT M2 M3 RNC-500 3 Confirm your selection. POWER OSD The selected category or item will provide the needed setting details using the subsequent screens. OFF PAGE FAV MAIN CH/ SET VOL CH MUTE AUTO DSP 7.
You can assign the power amplifier for the surround back channels to the ROOM 2. In this case, you need not use the power amplifier to drive the speakers additionally in a different room (ROOM 2). POWER AMP ASSIGN S/BACK ROOM 2 RETURN:Back , :Select Press the CURSOR LEFT(◀)/RIGHT(▶) buttons to use the power amplifier as desired. POWER OSD OFF PAGE FAV MAIN Each time these buttons are pressed, the power amplifier is assigned as follows : CH/ SET VOL CH MUTE AUTO DSP 7.
ENGLISH SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP After you have installed this unit and connected all the components, you first perform the speaker setup settings for the optimum sound acoustics according to your environment and speaker layout. To select the sizes of the speakers that are connected.
ENGLISH 4 Repeat the above steps ② and ③ until the speakers are all set to the desired mode. When selecting the SPEAKER DISTANCE 1 Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons to select the SPEAKER DISTANCE, then press the ENTER button. POWER OSD OFF SPEAKER DISTANCE PAGE UNIT FRONT L FRONT R CENTER SURR. L SURR. R FAV MAIN CH/ SET VOL CH MUTE AUTO DSP 7.1 SURR RETURN STEREO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DISC RETURN:Back ROOM 2 DISP MI 0 ENT M2 M3 : : : : : : , Meters 3.0m 3.0m 3.0m 3.
ENGLISH When selecting the LFE LEVEL CONTROL 1 Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons to select the LFE LEVEL CONTROL, then press the ENTER button. POWER OSD OFF LFE LEVEL CONTROL PAGE FAV MAIN CH/ SET VOL CH DOLBY DTS MPEG MUTE AUTO DSP -----+ - - - - - +- - - - - - - - - +- - - - - 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 7.
FUNCTION SELECT ENGLISH SETTING THE FUNCTION SELECT To adjust the input source as desired. To adjust the tone as desired. INPUT SETUP TONE CONTROL OSD MODE DC TRIGGER LISTENING MODE RETURN:Back ENTER:Select To select the desired OSD mode. To select the desired input source that uses the DC trigger function. To select the desired digital re-mastering mode. Note: When the source direct function is selected, the TONE CONTROL cannot be selected.
ENGLISH 4 Press the CURSOR LEFT(◀)/RIGHT(▶) buttons to select the desired DIGITAL IN. Each time these buttons are pressed, the DIGITAL INs change. Notes: When you select “None” instead of a DIGITAL IN for an input source, the analog input is automatically selected. In such a case that a DIGITAL IN is matched to two input sources or more, when these input sources are selected, the digital audio signals can be heard from the same DIGITAL IN.
1 Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons to select the TONE CONTROL, then press the ENTER button. POWER OSD OFF TONE CONTROL TONE DEFEAT PAGE : Off FAV MAIN CH/ SET VOL CH MUTE AUTO BASS TREBLE DSP - - - - - +- - - - - - - - - +- - - - - 0 dB 0 dB 7.1 SURR RETURN STEREO 1 2 4 5 7 8 3 6 9 DISC RETURN:Back ROOM 2 DISP 0 ENT MI M2 M3 , :Select RNC-500 Note: When the source direct function is activated, the TONE CONTROL cannot be selected.
ENGLISH When selecting the OSD MODE When the OSD MODE is set to On, the current status display overlays the program image on the monitor TV and may interfere with your movie enjoyment. In such a case, set the OSD MODE to Off. 1 Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons to select the OSD MODE, then press the ENTER button. POWER OSD OFF OSD MODE PAGE FAV MAIN CH/ SET VOL OSD DISPLAY CH MUTE AUTO : On DSP 7.
1 Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons to select the DC TRIGGER, then press the ENTER button. POWER OSD OFF DC TRIGGER PAGE DC TRIGGER TUNER CD AUX TAPE MON. PHONO FAV MAIN CH/ SET VOL CH MUTE AUTO DSP 7.1 SURR RETURN STEREO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 ENTER:Set ROOM 2 DISC DISP 0 ENT MI M2 M3 Off : VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5 , , , :Move RNC-500 2 Press the CURSOR LEFT(◀)/RIGHT(▶) buttons to select the DC TRIGGER mode as desired.
ENGLISH When selecting the LISTENING MODE 1 Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons to select the LISTENING MODE, then press the ENTER button. POWER OSD OFF LISTENING MODE PAGE FAV MAIN CH/ SET VOL DIGITAL RE-MASTERING CH MUTE AUTO DSP Off 7.1 SURR RETURN STEREO 1 2 4 5 7 8 3 6 9 RETURN:Back ROOM 2 DISC DISP 0 ENT MI M2 M3 , :Select RNC-500 2 Press the CURSOR LEFT(◀)/RIGHT(▶) buttons to select the desired mode.
SURROUND SETUP SOURCE DIRECT Off : DECODING MODE : DOLBY DIGITAL CINEMA EQ : RETURN:Back AUTO To select the source direct function for pure sound quality or not. To select the desired decoding mode. To select the desired surround mode. To select the cinema EQ function or not. Off , :Select Notes : Only when the digital input is selected as signal input, the decoding mode and the surround mode can both be selected as desired.
ENGLISH When selecting the DECODING MODE Depending on the input digital signal format, you can select the desired decoding mode. Auto : Select this for automatic detection of a digital input signal format. The input digital signal format (DTS, Dolby Digital, MPEG or PCM(2 channel stereo), etc.) used by the selected digital input source is detected automatically to perform the necessary decoding process for optimum surround modes. Dolby Digital : Select this for Dolby Digital signal processing.
CH LEVEL TRIM FL : ---------------C : ----------FR : ----------SR : ----------BR : ----------BL : ----------SL : ----------SW : -----RETURN:Back , 1 ENGLISH SETTING THE CH LEVEL TRIM : 0 dB : 0 dB : 0 dB : 0 dB : 0 dB : 0 dB : 0 dB : 0 dB :Select Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons to select the desired channel. POWER OSD Each time these buttons are pressed, “▶” is moved to the corresponding channel.
ENGLISH SETTING THE ROOM2 FEED SETUP ROOM2 FEED SETUP VOLUME MODE FUNCTION SELECT RETURN:Back To select the desired volume mode. To select the desired ROOM 2 source. ENTER:Select The ROOM 2 function allows enjoying one source in the main room while playing another in a different room at the same time. The analog signals from the 7.1 CH DIRECT inputs and TAPE MONITOR INs as well as the digital signals from the coaxial or optical digital input cannot be output from the ROOM 2 OUTs.
1 Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons to select the FUNCTION SELECT for ROOM 2 source, then press the ENTER button. POWER OSD OFF FUNCTION SELECT PAGE ROOM2 FEED TUNER CD AUX PHONO FAV MAIN CH/ SET VOL CH MUTE AUTO DSP 7.1 SURR RETURN STEREO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ENTER:Set ROOM 2 DISC DISP MI 0 ENT M2 M3 Off : VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5 , , , :Move RNC-500 2 Press the CURSOR LEFT(◀)/RIGHT(▶) buttons to select the ROOM 2 FEED mode as desired.
ENGLISH 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. • Poor connection at AC wall outlet or the outlet is dead or off.
Specifications DIGITAL AUDIO SECTION Sampling frequency.................................................................................................................................................... 32, 44.1, 48, 96, 192 kHz Digital input level Coaxial, 75 Ω........................................................................................................................................................................................ 0.5 Vp-p Optical, 660 nm ......................................
O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S R-963 AUDIO/VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER 5707-21052-001-0
