Home Theater Master LCD Screen Preprogrammed and Learning Remote Control

MX-500 Operating Manual

Table of Contents
1. Introduction 3 2. Batteries 5 A. Battery Installation B. Battery Life 3. Summary of Operations 6 A. Description of Devices B. Preprogrammed Codes C. Learning From Other Remote Controls D. Macro Operations E. Favorite Channel Buttons F. Punch Through Operations G. Editing LCD Text H. Cloning The MX-500TM I. All Other Operations J. LCD Screen And Button Layout K. System Settings 4. Programming the MX-500TM to Control Your Components 12 A. Using Preprogrammed Codes 1. Three-Digit Code Number 2. Auto Scan With Three-Digit Number B. Learning Method 1. Programming The Function Buttons 2. Programming The Ten Device Buttons 5. Programming Favorite Channels 24 6. Programming Macro Buttons 26 A. Programming Macro Functions To M1, M2, M3, POWER and SYSTEM OFF Buttons B. Programming Macro Functions To The Ten Device Buttons 7. Programming Punch Through Functions 32 8. Erasing Existing Programming 34 A. Erasing Learned Buttons B. Erasing Favorite Channel Buttons
C. Erasing Macro Functions 1. Erase M1, M2, M3, POWER and SYSTEM OFF Buttons 2. Erase Macro Functions In The Ten Device Buttons D. Erasing Punch Through Functions 9. LCD Button Editing 39 A. To Create or Edit Text on Function and Device Buttons B. To Create or Edit Text for Favorite Channel Buttons 10. Recalling the Preprogrammed 41 Three-Digit Number 42 11. Setting Backlight TM 43 12. Cloning MX-13. Adjustment of LCD contrast 45 14. Caution On Handling LCD Screen 45 15. Low Battery Message 46 16. Memory Lock 46 17. Glossary 52 18. Warranty 19. Specifications 52 20. Appendix 53 A. List of Preprogrammed LCD Text by Device B. Three-Digit Preprogrammed Code Tables

1. Introduction

Congratulations! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated remote controls on the market. The MX-500TM has been designed to provide a new standard in remote control technology offering a very powerful and flexible preprogrammed and learning product. Setting up your MX-500TM to operate your components is easy. Please follow the instructions in the manual and retain the manual for future reference. If any words used are unfamiliar to you, please refer to page 46 for a Glossary of terms used in this manual. Your MX-500TM can operate up to ten home entertainment and home automation components by using the preprogrammed code library in the remote control, by teaching up to 530 commands into the MX-500TM from your original remote controls, or a combination of both. The MX-500TM has many additional operating features to add convenience and enjoyment to the operation of your home entertainment system. You can create your own labels of the buttons on the LCD screen; program 50 favorite channel buttons; operate the volume, channel and transport buttons from one device when you are in another device; and have multiple things done with one press of a button!
There is also a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the MX-500TM on the website that may prove to be helpful. Visit www.hometheatermaster.com for FAQs. For any questions or comments about the MX-500TM, please visit our website, www.hometheatermaster.com or contact us at: Universal Remote Control, Inc. 500 Mamaroneck Avenue Harrison, NY 10528 Tel: 914-835-4484 You can also e-mail us at service@urcmx.com. Regular customer service hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST, Monday Friday.

C. Learning From Other Remote Controls The MX-500TM can learn codes from your original remote controls. There are 26 LCD screens in the MX-500TM. Each screen (page) has ten function buttons, including the ten device buttons on the main menu screen that can be taught. In addition, there are 31 buttons and a joystick (thumbpad) that can be taught for each of the ten devices. You can teach up to 530 new functions into the remote control. Please refer to page 19 in this instruction manual for details. D. Macro Operations A macro is a series of commands that you choose to be sent out with the push of one button. Any function available on your original remote control or in the preprogrammed database can be added to a macro to completely automate what you would normally do by pushing buttons one at a time. It can be as simple as turning on your TV and Cable Box, turning the TV to the appropriate channel for operation with the Cable Box, and changing the Cable Box channel to your favorite morning news. A macro can be configured to Power On your TV, DVD player and receiver, change to the appropriate inputs and outputs, dim your lights and start a movie. It can be as simple or as comprehensive as you want. There are two types of macro buttons you can use for macro operations: M1, M2, M3, POWER and SYSTEM OFF Buttons The M1, M2, and M3 are called system-wide buttons because they send out the same signal no matter what device you are currently controlling. The POWER and
SYSTEM OFF buttons can be made system-wide if they are programmed with macros. (Note: Programming the POWER or SYSTEM OFF buttons with a macro overrides the preprogrammed or learned code on the button.) See page 26 of this manual for further information. Each of these five buttons is designed to be able to send out a series of up to 20 commands you program into the buttons. One common use is to turn on and turn off all of your A/V components with one button press, but the buttons can be programmed with whatever macro you desire. Ten Device Buttons There are ten device buttons and each of these device buttons can send out a series of up to 20 programmed commands when pressed for more than one second. These buttons are commonly used in sending audio input codes when you press the button to go to a device. The audio receiver would make an automatic input switch according to the device button you pressed. However, these buttons can be programmed with whatever macro you desire. E. Favorite Channel Buttons You can create up to 50 favorite channel buttons in the MX-500TM by programming the most frequently watched channel numbers into these buttons. Each of these buttons can send out up to 10 commands. Please refer to page 24 of the manual for Favorite Channel Programming. F. Punch Through Operations The MX-500TM can be set up to operate your audio component volume control buttons (VOLUME UP and DOWN and

MUTE) while all the other buttons control other equipment. You can also set up the remote to operate channel control and transport functions (PLAY, STOP, REWIND, FAST FORWARD, SKIP-, SKIP+, PAUSE and RECORD buttons) from VCR, DVD, LD, CD or any other mode while all other buttons in the remote control are controlling other components. Please refer to page 32 in the manual for details. G. Editing LCD Text You can write your own text on each of the twenty-six LCD screens. Please refer to page 39 in the manual for details.
J. LCD Screen And Button Layout

PREV CH

+ MENU

EXIT INFO

H. Cloning The MX-500TM The MX-500 is capable of sending all the programmed codes and operations from one MX-500TM to another MX-500TM. Please refer to page 43 in the manual for details.

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I. All Other Operations You can set the duration of the backlight on time and change the LCD screen contrast. Please refer to pages 42 and 44 in the manual for additional details. Note: The last Device selected will remain active when you are on the MAIN page and will be shown at the bottom of the LCD screen. For example, if you are using TV and then return to the MAIN page, the hard buttons remain in TV mode. The LCD buttons only change when you select another device.
Displays the name of the device selected. System off (Power off) Displays page number. Displays the device and function names. LIGHT button. MACRO buttons. MAIN DEVICE menu button. LCD Page change button. POWER MUTE VOLUME CHANNEL Previous channel button. TRANSPORT functions(PLAY, STOP, REWIND and FF) for VCR, CD and DVD etc. JOYSTICK button(UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT and ENTER) to move the cursor and enter the selection by pushing down the joystick in the center. Also called THUMBPAD. ENTER DISPLAY 10
K. System Settings All programming is done by first entering the SETUP mode in the remote control. Press both the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds to enter the SETUP mode. SETUP will be shown at the top of the LCD screen.
4. Programming the MX-500 TMto Control Your Components
WHERE DO I START? First of all, get all of your original remote controls together. Find out what brands of components you have. You may have one or more components that do not have original remote controls, but can still be controlled by the MX-500TM. You must use the preprogrammed method for those devices. For the rest, you can program the MX-500TM to make it compatible with your components by following the preprogrammed method instructions, by using your original remote controls to teach the MX-500TM, or both methods. Next, it is a good idea to decide whether you want a Device-based configuration, or if you want an Activity-based configuration. A Device-based configuration centers on each Device with its two LCD pages controlling one component. All of the functions that your original remote control has on it would be put on to one device. The MX-500TM comes with the labels and preprogrammed codes in a Device-based setup. If you go to the List of Preprogrammed LCD Text by Device on page 53, you will see diagrams of how the MX-500TM is set up at the factory. When you choose a preprogrammed code for a component from the Setup Code Tables in the Appendix of this manual, that code will be applied to one device only. An Activity-based configuration centers on what you are doing at the time. If you are watching a DVD on your TV, and are using your Home Theater receiver to control the

first three-digit code number you selected for your device. There is no way of knowing which code is the one that will have the functions that more closely match your device than the others, so it is wise to try them all. See step #9 below. (Please enter the code number within 20 seconds of beginning programming, otherwise the remote will revert to the SETUP menu, and then after a period of time, it will go back to the MAIN device page.) If there is more than one code number assigned to your brand, try one code number at a time until you find the right code number (the number that turns off your device.) If the device turns off when you enter the three-digit code, make note of the code. It will have at least some of the functions in it that are needed to control your device. 8. Confirm that it is the right code by pressing the Power button. The device should turn on. After you have confirmed that the right code is entered, save the code by pressing the SAVE button on the LCD. 9. At this point try ALL of the buttons on the remote, and see which ones work with your device. The majority of the buttons should work with your device. Make note of the code if it seems to be the right one, and try the next one. You are trying to find the one that has the most functions to operate your equipment. If there are any functions missing, you will learn them from your original remote in the Learning Method section on page 19. 10. Continue to program other components by repeating from Step 1 above. 11. You can press EXIT at any time if you do not wish to proceed.
12. When you are finished programming your remote, exit from the preprogramming mode by pressing the MAIN button and then exit from the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN button once again. Tip: You can change the preprogrammed code for each device at any time by following the steps above. The new code will override the old code. For example, this would be done if you replaced your old TV with a new one. Tip: Please note that you use the code table from VCR1 for VCR2 setup. The code table for Laser Disc is stored under DVD. The code table for Tuner is stored under Audio. 2. Auto Scan With Three-Digit Number You can also program your remote control by sending out a series of Power Off commands for different brands stored in the library by using the following steps. This is similar to the first method, except it is easier to move through all of the device codes for your device and make note of each one that turns your device OFF. 1. Manually turn on the device you plan to operate. 2. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing both the MAIN and ENT buttons simultaneously for three seconds. 3. Press the P-PRO button next to the LCD screen.

B. Learning Method You can program the MX-500TM to operate a device by teaching the correct commands to device buttons on the main screen menu, the two sub-pages within each device button, 31 buttons and the joystick located in the middle of the remote control. The MX-500TM learns these commands by receiving infrared signals directly from your existing remote controls. The MX-500TM receives these signals through its learning eye, located at the top of the unit. Apart from the PAGE, MAIN and FAV buttons, which cannot be taught, the MX-500TM has the capability of learning up to 530 commands. Tip: Function buttons are any buttons that can be assigned a command to control a particular action for your device. Commonly used function buttons include the two pages of sub-commands within each of the 10 devices, channel up and down, volume up and down, menu, guide, exit, info, 0-9, and the joystick. Points to Remember If the remote control fails to learn a function after the first try: l Keep the remotes stable by placing them on a flat surface. l Make sure the original remote is pointed at the learning eye at the top end of the case and is not at an angle. l Make sure both remotes batteries aren't low. l Avoid programming the MX-500TM under bright lighting. It can interfere with the infrared signals. l Try again. Sometimes the second or third attempt works. l Some buttons require a single, short push of the original remote's button, other repeating buttons, such as the VOL button, require that you press and hold the original
remotes button until Good flashes twice on the LCD screen. l Try varying the distance between the remotes until you find an optimal distance where the codes are learned on the first or second try. 1. Programming The Function Buttons 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing both the MAIN and ENT buttons simultaneously for three seconds.
2. Press the LEARN button next to the LCD screen. 3. Select the DEVICE that contains the function button you wish to program. 4. Press the PAGE button to go to page 2 of the device if you need to. 5. Place your original remote control head to head with the MX-500TM about 2 inches apart on a flat surface as illustrated below.

6. Press the button on the MX-500TM you wish to program. Only the three MAIN, PAGE and FAV buttons cannot be programmed. 7. Press the button on your original remote control that you wish to program onto the MX-500TM. Once the MX-500TM has received the signal, the MX-500TM will flash Good on the LCD screen, indicating it learned the code correctly. (Please do Step #6 within 20 seconds of Step #5, otherwise the remote will revert to the SETUP menu, and then after a period of time, it will go back to the MAIN device page.) If it flashes Fail, repeat from Step 4 until it learns successfully. 8. Return to Step #3 until you have programmed all of the buttons that you require. 9. Once you complete the programming and wish to exit the LEARNING mode, press the MAIN button. Exit from the SET UP mode by pressing the MAIN button once again. Tip: Learning to VOL, CH and Transport buttons: If you are having problems learning to the Volume, Channel and Transport buttons, it may be that you have previously assigned a Punch Through from another device to that device. To remove a Punch Through, just punch through the device to itself. For example, to erase a punch through from a TV to an Audio Device, just punch through the TV to the TV. (See Programming Punch Through functions on Page 32.)
2. Programming The Ten Device Buttons This will program ONE learned code onto the Device button, so that when you select that Device, it will send out the learned signal as it changes to that Device's function pages. 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing both the MAIN and ENT buttons simultaneously for three seconds. 2. Press the LEARN button next to the LCD screen. 3. Important: Press the PAGE button. 4. Place your original remote control head to head with the MX-500TM about 2 inches apart on a flat surface.
5. Select any of the ten device buttons you wish to program on the MX-500TM. Press the button on your original remote control you wish to program into the Device button you have chosen on the MX-500TM. Once the MX-500TM has received the signal, the MX-500TM will flash Good on the LCD screen, indicating it learned the code correctly. If it flashes Fail, repeat from Step 4 until it learns successfully. (Please enter the code signal within 20 seconds of programming.) 6. Return to Step #5 until you have programmed all of the Device buttons that you require.
7. Once you complete the programming and wish to exit the Learning mode, press the MAIN button. Exit from the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN button once again. Tip: Only follow these instructions if you actually want a code sent when changing devices. Some users do not want a Device to send out a code when changing to that device. For example: You program the AMP's TV input code on the TV device, and are in the DVD device pages because you are controlling the DVD player. The AMP's input is set to DVD. Now you want to quickly adjust the picture on the TV. If you push the TV Device button, it will change the input on your AMP to TV and you will not be able to adjust the picture for your DVD. In this case, it would be better not to program a code to the TV device. However, your circumstances may be different.

3. Press one of the macro buttons, M1-M3, Power or System Off you wish to store your macro on.
B. Programming Macro Functions To The Ten Device Buttons 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds. 2. Press the MACRO button next to the LCD screen. 3. Important: Press the PAGE button.
4. Press the functional buttons you wish to store in the device macro button you selected, in the order you want them stored. You can store up to 20 commands. Important: Do not press the MAIN button at the beginning of your macro, or it will not work. You can use the MAIN button at any other step in your macro. 5. Be sure to end your macro on the Device page that you would like it to remain on when the macro is sent in normal use. 6. Store the commands you programmed into the macro button by pressing the Channel Up button. 7. Return to Step #3 until you have programmed all of the Macros that you require. 8. Once you have completed the programming and wish to exit from this mode, press the MAIN button. Exit from the SETUP mode by pressing MAIN button once again. Tip: The M1, M2, M3, POWER and SYSTEM OFF macros are system-wide, meaning they will function the same no matter what device you are in when you use them.
4. Press one of the ten device buttons you wish to store your macro on. 5. Press the functional buttons you wish to store in the device macro button you selected in the order you want them stored. You can store up to 20 commands. Important: Do not press the MAIN button at the beginning of your macro, or it will not work. You can use the MAIN button at any other step in your macro. 6. Be sure to end your macro on the Device page that you would like it to remain on when the macro is sent in normal use. 7. Return to Step #4 until you have programmed all of the Macros that you require. 8. Save the commands you selected to the macro button by pressing the CH UP button. 9. Once you complete the programming and wish to exit from this mode, press the MAIN button. Exit from the SET UP mode by pressing the MAIN button once again.
Tip: Remember that a single push of a Device Button that has a macro connected to it will take you to that device's function pages. You will need to hold the Device Button down for 1 second in order to send out the macro that you have created for that Device Button. Tip: Pressing the PAUSE button (the key to the bottom right of the cursor pad) during the macro programming will add a time delay of 0.2 seconds between the commands. For example, pressing the PAUSE button three times will create a pause of 0.6 seconds between the commands where the delay was inserted. Pressing the PAUSE button does not count as a macro step. Tip: When using a macro, remember to keep the remote pointed toward your components until the macro is finished being transmitted. You will notice the Sending icon flash in the upper right corner of the LCD screen as the macro is sending out each command. It will not show when a series of PAUSE commands are being executed. Wait until the icon finishes flashing before using other functions or putting the remote down. Sample Macro: The following is a sample macro, to give you a quick idea of what a macro can do, in an easy stepby-step form. Please refer to Programming Macro Buttons above if you need to refresh your memory on programming macros. This example assumes you have not changed the names of the devices and that you have used punch through to assign the VOL to your receiver. If you have changed the labels, just insert your changed names in the example below.

7. Press the MAIN button to exit to main Erase mode. 8. Press the MAIN button once again to exit the SETUP mode. C. Erasing Macro Functions 1. Erase M1, M2, M3, POWER and SYSTEM OFF Buttons 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing both the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds. 2. Press the ERASE button next to the LCD screen. 3. Press the MACRO button. 4. If you wish to erase all of the macro buttons in the MX-500TM, press the ALL button and then press the SURE? button at the next LCD screen. 5. If you wish to erase just one of the macros, press the KEY button at step 4 and then one of the M1, M2, M3, POWER or SYSTEM OFF buttons to erase the macro functions from that button. 6. Repeat from Step #5 to erase any other macro buttons you require. 7. Press the MAIN button to exit to main Erase mode. Press the MAIN button once again to exit the SETUP mode.
4. If you wish to erase all the favorite channel buttons in the MX-500TM, press the ALL button and then press the SURE? button at the next LCD screen. 5. If you wish to erase one button, press the KEY button. Press the individual button you want to erase and continue with any other individual buttons you want to erase. 6. Repeat from Step #5 to erase any favorite channel buttons you require.
2. Erase Macro Functions In The Ten Device Buttons 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds. 2. Press the ERASE button next to the LCD screen. 3. Press the MACRO button.
3. Press the VOL button on the LCD for Volume Punch Through, the PLAY for Transport Punch Through or the CH for Channel Punch Through depending upon which Punch Through you want to erase. 4. Press the DEVICE button from which you wish to erase punch through. 5. Press the same DEVICE button once again. 6. Punch through is erased when the same device button is pressed the second time. 7. Repeat from Step 2 to erase the Punch Through for other devices. 8. Exit from Punch Through mode by pressing the MAIN button and then exit from the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN button once again.
4. Press the KEY button. 5. Press one of the ten DEVICE buttons from which you wish to erase the macro function and then press the SURE? button at the next LCD screen. 6. Exit from Macro mode by pressing the MAIN button and then exit from SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN button once again. D. Erasing Punch Through Functions 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds. 2. Press the PUNCH button next to the LCD screen.

9. LCD Button Editing

A. To Create or Edit Text on Function and Device Buttons 1. Enter the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds. 2. Press the EDIT button next to the LCD screen.
1. A B C 5. M N O 9. Y Z Blank 2. D E F 3. G H I 6. P Q R 7. S T U 0. + - < > etc 4. J K L 8. V W X
7. Save the text you completed by pressing the button you were writing on (the same function button you selected in step 3 or device button in step 4.) 8. Exit from Edit mode by pressing the MAIN button and then exit from the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN button once again. B. To Create Or Edit Text for Favorite Channel Buttons 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds. 2. Press the EDIT button next to the LCD screen. 3. Press the FAV button and then the favorite channel button on which you wish to write text. There are five LCD pages of favorite channels. Select the page you wish to write on by pressing the PAGE button. 4. The character to be changed on the button you selected will blink and you can change the character using the number pad buttons on the remote control. The characters assigned to each number pad button are shown below. It will be rotated to different character each time the same number pad button is pressed. Tip: You move the cursor left or right using the joystick. You can also delete a current character by using the cursor down of the joystick. Using the cursor down technique is a quick way to delete all of the text on a label.
3. Press the DEVICE button to display the function buttons for that device. 4. Press the function button on which you wish to write or edit text. You can also go to the second page of the device by pressing the PAGE button. 5. To edit DEVICE button text, skip Steps 3 & 4 and press the PAGE button before selecting the Device button. 6. The character to be changed will blink and you can change the character using the number pad buttons on the remote control. The characters assigned to each number pad button are shown below. It will be rotated to a different character each time the same number pad button is pressed. Tip: You move the cursor left or right using the joystick. You can also delete a current character by using the cursor down of the joystick. Using the cursor down technique is a quick way to delete all of the text on a label.

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14. Caution On Handling LCD Screen
Please note the LCD screen is breakable glass. Please exercise the following precautions when using the MX-500TM:

16. Memory Lock

The MX-500TM has an internal memory lock system that retains all of the programs and learned functions for an extended period in the event of battery loss.
Do not tap the LCD screen to active devices. Use the rubber buttons beside the labels on the screen.
Keep the LCD screen dry. Wipe off any spill immediately. The MX-500TM is not waterproof. Never immerse it in water.

17. Glossary

Backlight: A feature that illuminates the LCD screen or keypad for use in low light or dark conditions. Battery type: The MX-500TM uses 4 standard disposable alkaline AAA batteries, or the new rechargeable alkaline batteries. Codes: Can refer to either the numeric codes needed to program a preprogrammed remote control, or the actual infrared signals transmitted by remote controls to devices. Component: See device. Contrast: Either an arbitrary description of how "clear" an LCD screen is for viewing, or a specific adjustment that allows you to customize the screen's visible characteristics. Delay: Usually a pause placed between two steps in a macro. Delays may be required in order for some devices to properly sense two separate commands, or may be used to wait for a device to finish powering up. The MX-500TM allows you to change that delay.
Don't expose the MX-500 to extreme temperatures. Keep it away from any heat sources.
Avoid dropping the remote control.
Clean the LCD screen with a soft cloth. Never use abrasives or cleaning solutions on the soft cloth.

15. Low Battery Message

If the batteries are running low, the LCD displays LOW BATTERY whenever you press the POWER button or you press the MAIN and ENTER button simultaneously.
Discrete codes: Versions of toggle codes that only perform one function. Some examples would be "POWER ON" and "POWER OFF" or "VCR," "TUNER" and "DVD" receiver inputs. These types of signals are most often used to ensure your home theater components stay completely in sync for powering on and off and changing device inputs. Some of the preprogrammed codes in the MX-500TM contain discrete codes. If your original remote contains discrete codes, these can be taught to the MX-500TM as well. Device: The MX-500TM remote control is capable of controlling a certain number of devices, or pieces of equipment. Examples of devices would be televisions, DVD players, receivers or VCRs. Some devices, such as receivers or dual-cassette decks, may be treated by some remotes as more than one device. Also known as components. Firmware: Indicates the programming software stored on the remote control. The MX-500TM remote can have its firmware flashed (upgraded) to a newer version. Frequencies: The range of infrared carrier frequencies that a remote control is capable of learning or controlling. Most remotes operate between 30 and 60kHz, however some use higher and are thus known as high frequency. The MX-500TM operates and can learn frequencies between 10 kHz and 100kHz. Hard buttons: Refers to all physical (mechanical) buttons on a remote control. High frequency: Indicates an infrared system that employs

frequencies higher than the industry standard. Some examples would be Bang & Olufsen, Kenwood (455KHz) and older Pioneer Elite (1.125MHz). Such devices are never preprogrammed into off-the-shelf remote controls and can generally only be used with very specific learning remote controls. Infrared: "IR" A portion of the light spectrum below our visible range, used by many modern remote controls to transmit signals. The MX-500TM uses IR signals. Infrared emitter: A light emitting diode used to transmit infrared signals from a remote control. Generally, the more and better the emitters, the stronger and wider the resulting signal. A remote with strong emitters can generally be used without pointing at the desired device. Emitters are also partially responsible for any limits on the range of frequencies that can be controlled. Emitters are always placed at the "top" of a remote control and are typically shielded by a red plastic window. The MX-500TM has 2 very strong IR emitters. Infrared receiver: The portion of a device that receives infrared commands from a remote control. Since infrared is actually light, it requires line-of-sight visibility for best operation, but can still be reflected by items such as walls and glass. Poorly placed IR receivers can also result in what is called "tunnel vision," where they are set so far back into the chassis of a device that the operational range of any remote control is severely reduced. Joystick: A feature on some remote controls, the joystick is a single pointer which replicates five functions for menu
control: up, down, left, right and enter. The Joystick on the MX-500TM can be programmed with other commands as well. The Joystick on the MX-500TM is sometimes referred to as a Thumbpad. Keypad: Generally refers to all hard buttons on a remote control, or more specifically the numeric keypad (0 through 9). LCD screen: The display device built into the MX-500TM. The MX-500TM LCD screen displays mode and programming information, along with macro commands and soft buttons. Learning: The process through which a remote control captures and stores infrared signals (codes) from other remotes for later use. Some factors which can affect the ability of one remote to learn another would be code length, signal frequency, type of signal and the amount of learning memory available. The MX-500TM is capable of learning to every button, including the joystick, except the Page, Main, Fav buttons. Macro: Macros are sequences of infrared commands that are played back, in order, by a remote control at the push of a single button. Macros can be used to automate the powering on or off of your system, playing a movie or changing inputs, or in Home Automation. Memory: The amount of space included on a remote control for storing all settings, such as preprogrammed codes, learned signals, macros, and more. The MX-500TM has a large memory reserve for learning new codes.

- Range: 40 to 60 feet, depending upon components - Weight: 8 oz. (with batteries) - Size: 9.0 x 3.0 x 1.3 - Batteries: Four AAA Alkaline batteries - LCD Size: 1.4 x 2.1

20. APPENDIX

A. List of Preprogrammed LCD Text by Device

Button Name

System-OFF POWER VOL UP VOL DN CH UP CH DN MUTE PRE-CH UP DN LEFT RIGHT SELECT PLAY STOP REW FF I<<, MENU >>I, GUIDE O, EXIT II, INFO DISPLAY ENTER

Functions

OFF ON/OFF VOL UP VOL DN PRESET+ PRESET MUTE SCAN UP DN LEFT RIGHT SELECT REAR UP REAR DN CENTER DN CENTER UP MENU/Surr GUIDE/Center EXIT/Delay INFO DISPLAY SHIFT
OFF ON/OFF VOL UP VOL DN CH UP CH DN MUTE PREV CH UP DN LEFT RIGHT SELECT

VCR1/VCR2

Button Name Functions
OFF ON/OFF VOL UP VOL DN CH UP CH DN MUTE PREV CH UP DN LEFT RIGHT SELECT PLAY STOP REW FF I<< >>I RECORD PAUSE DISPLAY ENTER
MENU GUIDE EXIT INFO DISPLAY ENTER
MEMU GUIDE CANCEL INFO DISPLAY ENTER

DVD/LD

OFF ON/OFF VOL UP VOL DN CH UP CH DN MUTE PREV CH UP DN LEFT RIGHT SELECT PLAY STOP REW FF MENU GUIDE EXIT INFO DISPLAY ENTER

OFF ON/OFF

SKIP+ SKIP SEARCH UP DN LEFT RIGHT SELECT PLAY STOP REW FF I<< >>I EJECT PAUSE DISPLAY ENTER

TRACK+ TRACK RANDOM

SKIP SKIP + PLAY STOP REW FF I<< >>I EJECT PAUSE DISC
PLAY(A) STOP(A) REW(A) FF(A) R-PLAY(A) Rec-MUTE(A) RECORD(A) PAUSE(A)

Set-Up Code Table

B. Three-Digit Preprogrammed Code Table
Manufacturer/Brand ADC ADCOM AIWA AKAI AMC AMEND AMX ANGSTROM ARCAM AUDIO ACCESS AUDIO ALCHEMY AUDIO DESIGN AUDIO EASE AUDIO FILE AUDIO MATRIX AUDIO SOURCE AUDIO TECHNICA B&K BOSE BRYSTON CARVER CASIO CHIRO CINEMA SOUND CITATION CLARION CURTIS MATHES DENON EIGER ELAN ENLIGHTENED AUDIO FISHER FOSGATE GE GOLDSTAR HAFLER HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INKEL JBL JCPENNY JEFF ROWLAND JENSEN JVC KENWOOD KINERGETICS KOSS KRELL KYOCERA LEXICON LINN LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MCINTOSH MCS MERIDIAN MITSUBISHI MONDIAL MYRYAD NAD
OFF ON/OFF VOL UP VOL DN CH UP CH DN MUTE PREV UP DN LEFT RIGHT SELECT

AC 230 V

AC 115 V
Move switch lever to match your line voltage with a small screwdriver or other pointed tool.

CONTENTS

UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION... 2 READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT... 3
System Connections..... 5 Front Panel Controls.... 10 Universal Remote Controls
DIGI LINK SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROLS.... 11 OPERATING COMPONENTS WITH REMOTE CONTROL... 13 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE... 13 LOADING BATTERIES.... 13 ENTERING A SETUP CODE.... 14 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REMOTE COMMAND CODES.. 16

ROOM 2 Remote Controls

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE... 17 LADING BATTERIES.... 17

Operations

LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE... 18 SURROUND SOUND..... 21 ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND.... 24 LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS... 28 RECORDING..... 30 DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING WITH MD RECORDER... 31 OTHER FUNCTIONS..... 32 ROOM 2 SOURCE PLAYBACK.... 34

Using the OSD

CURRENT STATUS DISPLAY.... 35
OSD Menu Settings..... 35
SETTING THE POWER AMP ASSIGN.... 37 SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP.... 38 SETTING THE FUNCTION SELECT.... 41 SETTING THE SURROUND SETUP... 47 SETTING THE CH LEVEL TRIM... 49 SETTING THE ROOM 2 FEED SETUP.... 50
Troubleshooting Guide..... 52 Specifications..... 53

System Connections

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 75 outdoor FM antenna may be used to further improve the reception. Disconnect the indoor antenna before replacing it with the outdoor one. Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and the AC input cord and set it to a direction for the best reception. If the reception is poor with the AM loop antenna, an AM outdoor antenna can be used in place of the AM loop antenna. Make connections firmly and correctly. If not, poor connections can cause loss of sound, noise or damage to the receiver. If the electricity fails or the AC input cord is left unplugged for about 2 weeks, the memorized contents will be lost. Should this happen, memorize them again.

I CONNECTING ANTENNAS

FM (OUTDOOR ANTENNA)
I CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS
Turntable with MM type cartridge

Sherwood component with DIGI LINK II or III

CD player Tape deck

System control cord
Powered subwoofer Additional powered subwoofer
Graphic equalizer DVD player
Use these jacks when adding additional amplifiers. Connect the PRE OUT jacks to the powered speakers or the power amplifiers connected to speakers respectively. Only when enjoying 6.1 or 7.1 channel surround playback, make the surround back connections between the audio equipment. To emphasize the deep bass sounds, connect a powered subwoofer. To enjoy deeper bass sounds, connect an additional powered subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER 2 jack.
Connect this jack to the DIGI LINK jack of the external Sherwood component that uses the DIGI LINK II or III remote control system.

I CONNECTING DC OUT

CENTER SPEAKER FRONT B SPEAKERS
Component to be triggered by DC
Connect a component that needs to be triggered by DC under certain conditions(screen, power strip, etc.) (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the component to be connected.) Note This output voltage (15 V DC) is for (status) control only, it is not sufficient for drive capability.
I CONNECTING DIGITAL INs and OUT
Component(such as an MD recorder, CD recorder) with OPTICAL DIGITAL IN Component with OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Component with OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Component with OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Component with OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Component with COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT Component with COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT
The COAXIAL or the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTs of the components that are connected to CD, TAPE MONITOR and VIDEO 1-VIDEO 5 of this unit can be connected to these DIGITAL INs. Notes : After making digital connections, be sure to match the DIGITAL INs to the corresponding input source respectively. (For details, refer to "When selecting the DIGITAL IN SETUP" on page 41.)
A digital input should be connected to the components such as LD player, CD player or DVD player, etc. capable of outputting DTS, Dolby Digital or PCM format digital signals, etc. If the component with OPTICAL IN jack is connected to the OPTICAL OUT jack of this unit, you can record the high quality sound of CDs, etc. without degradation. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected component. When making the COAXIAL DIGITAL connection, be sure to use a 75 COAXIAL cord, not a conventional AUDIO cord. All of the commercially available optical fiber cords cannot be used for the equipment. If you have a question about the suitability of a particular cord, please consult your dealer or nearest service organization.

The VIDEO 5 input jacks may be also connected to an additional video component such as a camcorder, a video deck or a video game player, etc. Use the S-VIDEO jack to make connection to video component with the S-VIDEO OUT jack. A signal input into the normal(composite) VIDEO jack will be output in the normal(composite) VIDEO OUT jacks and a signal input into the S-VIDEO jack will be output in the S-VIDEO OUT jacks. The OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTs of the components that are connected to CD, TAPE MONITOR and VIDEO 1~VIDEO 5 of this unit can be connected to this OPTICAL IN. After making digital connections, be sure to match the DIGITAL INs to the corresponding input source respectively.(For details, refer to "When selecting the DIGITAL IN SETUP" on pae 41.) This OPTICAL IN should be connected to the component capable of DTS, Dolby Digital or PCM format digital signals, etc.
Universal Remote Controls
Note: For enhanced Universal Remote Programming instructions and manufacturers 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. Sherwood mode: Allows you to operate this unit and other Sherwood components like cassette decks, CD players, etc.(To operate other Sherwood components, you should make the DIGI LINK connections between them.) Non-Sherwood mode: Allows you to operate non-Sherwood audio and video components that are remote compatible. Notes: The setup code for each component must be entered before operation. For setup codes(manufacturers codes), please refer to Set-Up Code Table in the operating manual of this remote control. Some operation buttons have different functions according to each operation mode. Be sure to set the remote control to the correct mode before operation.
DIGI LINK SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROLS
This section explains the basic functions for Sherwood or OSD mode. For the non-Sherwood mode, refer to the operating manual of this remote control. All Sherwood components bearing the DIGI LINK(II or III) logo can be used with this remote control. For system remote control operation, first make the DIGI LINK connections between Sherwood components. The numbered buttons on the remote control have different functions in different modes. For details, refer to the FUNCTION TABLE of the NUMBERED BUTTONS on the following page. In the DIGI LINK III remote control system, if pressing PLAY, etc. on CD player or tape deck, CD or TAPE MONITOR is selected automatically on the receiver without selecting the input source. Then PLAY, etc. starts.

To mute the sound.

To listen with the headphones.
MUTE lights up. To resume the previous sound level, press the button again.
Ensure that the SPEAKER A/B button is set to the off mode. When listening to DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG program sources, if the headphones are plugged in and the SPEAKER A/B button is set to the off mode, the 2-CH downmix mode will be selected automatically.(For details, refer to Downmixing into 2 front channels on page 27.)

SURROUND SOUND

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 Digital Surround(also called simply DTS) is a multi-channel digital signal format which can handle higher data rates than Dolby Digital. Although both Dolby Digital and DTS are 5.1 channel formats, discs bearing the are generally thought to provide better sound quality due to the lower audio compression required. It also provides wide dynamic range and separation, resulting in magnificent sound. DTS Neo : 6 Music This mode is suited mainly for playing music. The front left and front right signals bypass the decoder and are played directly so there is no loss of sound quality, and the effect of the surround signals from the center, surround left, surround right and surround back channels adds a natural sense of expansion to the sound field. DTS, DTS-ES Extended Surround and Neo : 6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,Inc.
DTS - ES Extended Surround

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is the multi- channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. Discs bearing the DOLBY includes the

D I G I T A L

This is a new multi channel digital signal format which greatly improves the 360degree surround impression and space expression thanks to further expanded surround signals, offering high compatibility with the conventional DTS format. In addition to the 5.1 channels, DTS-ES Extended Surround also offers the surround back (sometimes also referred to as surround center) channel for surround playback with a total of 6.1 channels. DTS-ES Extended Surround includes two signal formats with different surround signal recording methods as follows: DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 Because the signals for 6.1 channels (including the surround back channel) are fully independent, it is possible to achieve a sense that the acoustic image are moving about freely among the background sounds surrounding the listener from 360 degrees. Though maximum performance is achieved when sound tracks recorded with this system are played using a DTS -ES decoder, when played with a conventional DTS decoder, the surround back channel signals are automatically downmixed to the surround left and surround right channels so that none of the signal components are lost. DTS - ES Matrix 6.1 With this format, the additional surround back channel signals undergo matrix encoding and are input to the surround left and surround right channels beforehand. During playback, they are decoded to the surround left, surround right and surround back channels. Because the bit stream format is 100% compatible with conventional DTS signals, the effect of the DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 format can be achieved even with DTS 5.1- channel signal sources. Of course, it is possible to play DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 - channel signal sources with a DTS 5.1 channel decoder. When DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 or Matrix 6.1 sources are decoded with a DTS - ES decoder, the format is automatically detected upon decoding and the optimum surround mode is selected. However, some DTS - ES Matrix 6.1 sources may be detected as DTS sources. In this case, the DTS - ES Matrix mode must be selected manually to play these sources. In DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 or DTS -ES Matrix 6.1 sources, the surround back channel is monaural, but can be played through a single(in 6.1 mode) or two surround back speakers(in 7.1 mode) depending on the surround back speaker setting. (For details, refer to SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP on page 38.)

recording of up to 5.1 channels of digital signals, which can reproduce much better sound quality, spatial expansion and dynamic range characteristics than the previous Dolby Surround effect.

Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic is a specially encoded two channel surround format which consists of four channels ( front left, center, front right and surround). Sources bearing the DOLBY SURROUND provide the theater - like surround sound. The surround channel is monaural, but is played through both surround speakers.
Dolby Pro Logic II surround
This mode applies conventional 2- channel signals such as digital PCM or analog stereo signals as well as Dolby Surround signals, etc. to surround processing to offer improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic circuits. Dolby Pro Logic II surround includes two modes as follows: Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE When enjoying movies, this mode allows you to further enhance the cinematic quality by adding processing that emphasizes the sounds of the action special effects. Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC When listening to music, this mode allows you to further enhance the sound quality by adding processing that emphasizes the musical effects.

Dolby Virtual

This mode employs sophisticated digital processing to create the illusion of phantom speakers, this mode allows you to experience surround sound effects from Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround or 2-channel (recorded in digital PCM or analog stereo) sources, through just a single pair of front speakers. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS Neo : 6 surround

This mode applies conventional 2-channel signals such as digital PCM or analog stereo signals to the high precision digital matrix decoder used for DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 to achieve 6.1-channel surround playback. DTS Neo : 6 surround includes two modes for selecting the optimum decoding for the signal source. DTS Neo : 6 Movie This mode is optimum for playing movies. Decoding is performed with emphasis on separation performance to achieve the same atmosphere with 2-channel sources as with 6.1-channel sources.

Speaker placement

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. Place each speaker so that sound is aimed at the location of the listeners ears when at the main listening position. Surround left and right speakers Place the surround speakers approximately 1 meter (40 inches) above the ear level of a seated listener on the direct left and right of them or slightly behind.
9 7. Surround right speaker 8. Surround back left speaker 9. Surround back right speaker 10. Surround back center speaker 11. Listeing position
Surround back left and right speakers. Place the surround back speakers at the back facing the front at a narrower distance than the front speakers. When using a single surround back speaker, place it at the rear center facing the front at a slightly higher position (0 to 10 inches) than the surround speakers. We recommend installing the surround back speaker(s) at a slightly downward facing angle. This effectively prevents the surround back channel signals from reflecting off the TV or screen at the front center, resulting in interference and making the sense of movement from the front to the back less sharp. Subwoofer The subwoofer reproduces powerful deep bass sounds. Place a powered subwoofer anywhere in the front as desired. Notes : When using a conventional TV , to avoid interference with the TV picture, use only magnetically shielded front left and right and center speakers. To obtain the best surround effects, the speakers except the subwoofer should be full range speakers.
1. TV or screen 2. Front left speaker 3. Subwoofer 4. Center speaker 5. Front right speaker 6. Surround left speaker

Surround speaker

Surround back speaker Point slightly downward

Front speaker

60 to 90 cm
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 :

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.) Depending on the input digital signal format, select the desired decoding mode. You can select the DTS, DOLBY DIGITAL or PCM mode directly on the remote control. Each time the DECODING MODE button on the front panel or the AUTO button on the remote control is pressed, the decoding mode changes as follows : * Auto mode( AUTO lights up) : 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 mode(DOLBY DIGITAL lights up) : The Dolby Digital signal processing is performed only when Dolby Digital signals are input. * DTS mode( DTS lights up) : The DTS signal processing is performed only when DTS signals are input. * MPEG mode(MPEG lights up) : The MPEG signal processing is performed only when MPEG signals are input. * PCM mode(PCM lights up) : The PCM signal processing is performed only when PCM signals are input.

Cancel the test tone function.
Allows the multi - channel signals encoded in DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG format to be reproduced through only two front speakers or through headphones. When the digital signals from the DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG program sources are input, press the STEREO button.
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. If headphones are plugged in and the SPEAKER A/B button is set to the off mode while the digital signals from the DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG program sources are being input, it will enter the 2CH downmix mode automatically and if headphones are unplugged and the SPEAKER A/B button is set to the speaker-on mode while in the 2CH downmix mode, it will return to the previous mode.
DTS, MPEG or DOLBY DIGITAL indicator lights up and 2 CH DOWNMIX is scrolled, meaning it enters the 2-CH downmix mode, and then the discrete multi-channels(except LFE) are mixed down into 2 front channels.
Downmixing into 2 front channels
LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS

ENGLISH Auto tuning

Select the tuner.

Select the desired band.

FREQUENCY
Each time this button is pressed, the band changes as follows : FM Stereo mode FM Mono mode AM
( 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. When pressing the BAND button without selecting the TUNER, the tuner will be selected automatically. Select the tuning mode.
Press the TUNING/PRESET UP( ) or DOWN( ) button for more than 0.5 second.
Each time this button is pressed, the mode changes as follows: Tuning mode : PRESET goes off. Preset mode : PRESET lights up.
Then AUTO appears on the display. The tuner will now search until a station of sufficient strength has been found. The display shows the tuned frequency and TUNED. If the station found is not the desired one, simply repeat this operation. Weak stations are skipped during auto tuning.

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.
Each time this button is pressed, the mode changes and disappears in 3 seconds as follows: DYNAMIC : 0.0 : Off DYNAMIC : 0.5 : Low compression DYNAMIC : 1.0 : High compression In some Dolby Digital software, this function may not be available.
Operating the sleep timer
The sleep timer allows the system to continue to operate for a specified period of time before automatically shutting off. To set the receiver to automatically turn off after the specified period of time.
Adjusting the brightness of the fluorescent displays
Each time this button is pressed, the sleep time changes and disappears in 3 seconds as follows: 90 OFF

Unit : minutes

Each time this button is pressed, the brightness of all fluorescent displays of Sherwood components connected by the DIGI LINK III changes together as follows: ON dim OFF In the display OFF mode, pressing any button will restore the display ON mode.
While operating the sleep timer, SLEEP lights up. When the sleep time is selected, all display panels of Sherwood components connected by the DIGI LINK III are dimly lit.
This function can be operated only on video input sources such as VIDEO 1~5.
Select the desired video input source to enter its label.

VIDEO LABEL

Select the character on the flickering digit.

Confirm your selection.

Then the next digit will flicker. Each time the MULTI CONTROL knob is rotated, the characters change as follows: Blank ( )
Repeat the above steps and to enter the desired characters on the rest of the digits.
Alphabets: A~Z, a~z Numerals: 0~9 Symbols: On up to 9 digits, the desired characters can be entered. Note: If any button such as AUDIO, VIDEO, 7.1 CH DIRECT button, etc. is pressed while entering a video label, the video label mode will be canceled.
Memorize the desired video label.
Correcting or clearing a video label
Select the desired video input source to be rectified or cleared.

Select the desired input as a ROOM 2 source while R2 is flickering.
The selected ROOM 2 source is displayed for 3 seconds. Only while R2 is flickering, the volume level for the ROOM 2 source can be adjusted. When R2 is not flickering and lights up, press the ROOM 2 button briefly twice. Start play on the component related to the ROOM 2 source.
Notes: Even when this unit enters the standby mode, in such a case that R2 lights up still and the STANDBY button lights up in blue as it does in the operating mode, meaning only the ROOM 2 circuitry operates, the ROOM 2 source can be played independently. When the ROOM 2 function is operating in the standby mode, only the ROOM 2 remote control unit is available. When you do not use the ROOM 2 function, cancel the ROOM 2 function to save electricity. For ROOM 2 volume adjustment, refer to SETTING THE ROOM 2 FEED SETUP on page 50.
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.

CURRENT STATUS DISPLAY

This mode shows the status corresponding to each operation. The on-screen display will automatically disappear in 5 seconds. For examples, there are 2 status displays as follows. Note : When watching a movie earnestly, if you want to turn off the current status display function, set the OSD mode to Off.(For details, refer to When selecting the OSD MODE on page 44.) When selecting the desired input source.

VIDEO 1 (OPTICAL1)

When selecting the TEST TONE mode.

: ------

- - - - - - : 0 dB

Input source

Signal input
Channel level or overall volume display
When adjusting each channel level or overall volume, the volume level display will be shown. The test tone display will be shown until the test tone mode is canceled.

OSD Menu Settings

The OSD menu allows you to perform the setup procedures easily. In most situations, you will only need to set this once during the installation and layout of your home theater, and it rarely needs to be changed later. The OSD menu consists of 6 main menus: power amp assign, speaker setup, function select, surround setup, CH level trim and room 2 feed setup. Some of these menus are divided up into various sub-menus. The OSD menu settings are performed easily with the CURSOR control( , , , ), ON-SCREEN DISPLAY, RETURN and ENTER buttons. The 3, 7, 8 and 9 of the NUMERIC buttons do also work as the CURSOR control( , , , )buttons do. In this case, the 3 button stands for the CURSOR UP( ) button, the 7 for the CURSOR LEFT( ), the 8 for the CURSOR DOWN( ) and the 9 for the CURSOR RIGHT( ). Turn the menu screen on.

MAIN MENU

POWER AMP ASSIGN SPEAKER SETUP FUNCTION SELECT SURROUND SETUP CH LEVEL TRIM ROOM2 FEED SETUP OSD:Quit ENTER:Select
The main menu will be shown. To turn the menu screen off, press this button again.
In the bottom of the display, OSD stands for the ONSCREEN DISPLAY button, RETURN for RETURN, ENTER for ENTER, , , and for CURSOR UP( ), DOWN( ), LEFT( ) and RIGHT( ).
Select the desired menu using the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons.
The selected category or item will provide the needed setting details using the subsequent screens.
When selecting the POWER AMP ASSIGN.

POWER AMP ASSIGN

When selecting the SPEAKER SETUP.
SPEAKER SETUP SPEAKER CONFIG SPEAKER DISTANCE LFE LEVEL CONTROL

S/BACK ROOM 2

RETURN:Back

:Select

ENTER:Select
When selecting the FUNCTION SELECT.
FUNCTION SELECT INPUT SETUP TONE CONTROL OSD MODE DC TRIGGER LISTEING MODE RETURN:Back ENTER:Select
When selecting the SURROUND SETUP.
SURROUND SETUP SOURCE DIRECT :

Off AUTO

DECODING MODE : DOLBY DIGITAL CINEMA EQ : RETURN:Back ,
When selecting the CH LEVEL TRIM.
CH LEVEL TRIM FL : ---------------C : ----------FR : ----------SR : ----------BR : ----------BL : ----------SL : ----------SW : -----RETURN:Back , : 0 dB : 0 dB : 0 dB : 0 dB : 0 dB : 0 dB : 0 dB : 0 dB :Select
When selecting the ROOM2 FEED SETUP.

ROOM2 FEED SETUP

VOLUME MODE FUNCTION SELECT
For the setting details, see page in. Adjust the setting(s) in each setting category to your preference. When the RETURN button is pressed on a sub-menu, the previous menu is resumed.
SETTING THE POWER AMP ASSIGN
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).
Press the CURSOR LEFT( )/RIGHT( ) buttons to use the power amplifier as desired.
Each time these buttons are pressed, the power amplifier is assigned as follows : S /BACK : Select this to use power amplifier for the surround back channels. ROOM 2 : Select this to use it for the ROOM 2.
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. To enter the distance between the listening position and each speaker to set the delay time automatically for the optimum surround playback. To adjust LFE(Low Frequency Effect) levels included in Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG program sources.

When selecting the SPEAKER CONFIG
Press the CURSOR UP( button.
)/DOWN( ) buttons to select the SPEAKER CONFIG, then press the ENTER

SPEAKER CONFIG

SUBWOOFER FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR.BACK S/B CH

: : : : : :

Yes Large Large Large 2CH Small

Press the CURSOR UP(

)/DOWN( ) buttons to select the desired speaker.
Each time these buttons are pressed, and are moved to the corresponding speaker mode.
Press the CURSOR LEFT( )/RIGHT( ) buttons to select the desired mode.
Depending on your speaker type, you can select one of these following speaker types. Yes/No : Select the desired depending on whether a subwoofer is connected or not. Large : Select this when connecting speakers that can fully reproduce sounds below 80 Hz. Small : Select this when connecting speakers that cannot fully reproduce sounds below 80 Hz. When this is selected, sounds below 80 Hz are sent to the subwoofer. None : Select this when no speakers are connected. When this is selected, sounds are sent to the front speakers. 2CH/1CH : Select the desired depending on the number of surround back speakers.
Notes : When FRONT is set to Small, SUBWOOFER is automatically set to Yes, and when SUBWOOFER is set to No, FRONT is automatically set to Large. When FRONT is set to Small, CENTER, SURROUND and S/B CH cannot be set to Large. When SURROUND is set to None, SURR. BACK cannot be selected. When CENTER is set to None, SURROUND cannot be set to None and vice versa. When SURROUND is set to Small, S/B CH cannot be set to Large.
When selecting the SPEAKER DISTANCE
Press the CURSOR UP( ENTER button.
)/DOWN( ) buttons to select the SPEAKER DISTANCE, then press the

SPEAKER DISTANCE

UNIT FRONT L FRONT R CENTER SURR. L SURR. R

RETURN:Back ,

Meters

3.0m 3.0m 3.0m 3.0m 3.0m

)/DOWN( ) buttons to select the unit. Then and are moved to the unit mode.
Press the CURSOR LEFT( )/RIGHT( ) buttons to select the desired unit.
Each time these buttons are pressed, Meters or Feet is selected. Once a unit is selected, the distances are automatically changed in the selected unit.

REMEDY

Connect cord securely. Check the outlet using a lamp or another appliance.

No sound

Check the speaker connections. Adjust the master volume. Press the MUTE button to cancel the muting effect. Select the available decoding mode. Select the desired input source correctly. Make connections correctly. Select a surround mode. Adjust master volume and surround level. Select a stereo or surround source. Select the desired surround speaker setting. Select the desired surround mode. Select the desired (front) center speaker setting. Adjust master volume and center level. Under the proper situations, perform the 7.1(or 6.1) surround playback.(For details, refer to ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND on page 24.) Assign the power amplifier to the surround back channels.(For details, refer to SETTING THE POWER AMP ASSIGN on page 37.) Adjust master volume and surround back level. Select the desired surround back speaker setting. Connect an antenna. Tune in the desired station frequency. Move antenna and retry tuning. Memorize the correct station frequency. Memorize the stations again. Connect an antenna. Change the position of the antenna. Change the position of the antenna. Install an outdoor FM antenna.
No sound from the surround speakers
No sound from the (front) center speaker
No sound from the surround back speakers
Stations cannot be received
No antenna is connected. The desired station frequency is not tuned in. Antenna is in wrong position. An incorrect station frequency has been memorized. The memorized stations are cleared. No antenna is connected. The antenna is not positioned for the best reception. Weak signals.
Preset stations cannot be received

Poor FM reception

Continuous hissing noise during FM reception, especially when a stereo broadcast is received. Continuous or intermittent hissing noise during AM reception, especially at night. Remote control unit does not operate. Other Sherwood components do not react to remote control commands. A video label cannot be displayed.
Noise is caused by motors, fluorescent lamps or lightning, etc.
Keep the receiver away from noise sources. Install an outdoor AM antenna.
Batteries are not loaded or exhausted. The remote sensor is obstructed. DIGI LINK connections are not made properly.