O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S

T D A S
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER RVD-8090R T0TALLY DISCRETE AMPLIFIER STAGE

BAND FM MODE MEMO/ENTER

ST TUNED AUTO TAPE 2 M PRESET
R
MEM
POWER dB
ON/OFF kHz
MHz
DYNAMIC RANGE CINEMA EQ SPEAKER MODE
ms
Pro Logic THEATER HALL SLEEP

OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 DTS DIGITAL DIRECT

STANDBY
MASTER VOLUME

STANDBY BASS TREBLE INPUT SELECTOR

DIGITAL 6 CHANNEL DSP

DIRECT STEREO AUDIO
INPUTS DIRECT MODE

TAPE
SPEAKER
MONITOR

VIDEO

PHONES CH SELECTOR CHANNEL LEVEL TUNING/PRESET MODE VCR 2 INPUT

VIDEO L AUDIO R

RVD-8090R
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
 Introduction
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
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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. They will be
helpful if you ever need to move your unit and may be
required if you ever need to return it for service. Your unit
is designed to be placed in a horizontal position and it is
important to allow at least two inches of space behind
your unit for adequate ventilation and cabling
convenience.
To avoid damage, never place the unit near radiators, in
front of heating vents, in direct sunlight, or in excessively
humid or dusty locations. Connect your complementary
components as illustrated in the following section.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this appliance to rain or moisture.
Caution : Do not block ventilation openings or stack
other equipment on the top.
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FOR U.S.A.
Note to CATV System Installer: This reminder is
provided to call the CATV system installer's attention
to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that
the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the
point of cable entry as practical.
FCC INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications in
construction of this device which are not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
 READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT

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FOR U.S.A. AND CANADA ...............................120 V FOR OTHER COUNTRIES...................... 110 V/220 V

FOR YOUR SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETY

Units shipped to the U.S.A. and Canada are designed Units shipped to countries other than the above
for operation on 120 V AC only. countries are equipped with an AC voltage selector
switch on the rear panel. Refer to the following
Observe all safety precautions with use of a
paragraph for the proper setting of this switch.
polarized AC plug.
However, some products may be supplied with a AC VOLTAGE SELECTION
nonpolarized plug. This unit operates on 110-220 V AC. The AC voltage
CAUTION : To prevent electric shock, match wide selector switch on the rear panel is set to the voltage
blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. that prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped.
Before connecting the power cord to your AC outlet,
make sure that the setting position of this switch
matches your line voltage. If not, it must be set to
FOR EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA .........230 V/240 V your voltage in accordance with the following
direction.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Units shipped to Australia are designed for operation
on 240 V AC only.
To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug supplied
must be inserted only into a standard three-pin AC voltage selector switch
power point which is effectively earthed through the
normal household wiring. Extension cords used with
the equipment must be three-core and be correctly
wired to provide connection to earth.
Improper extension cords are a major cause of
fatalities. The fact that the equipment operates
satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is AC 220 V AC 110 V
earthed and that the installation is completely safe.
For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective
earthing of the power point, consult a qualified
electrician. Move switch lever to match your line voltage with a
PAN-EUROPEAN UNIFIED VOLTAGE small screwdriver or other pointed tool.
All units are suitable for use on supplies 230-240 V
AC.

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 CONTENTS
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Introduction
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................... 2
READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT................................................................................... 3

System Connections ........................................................................................................................................ 5

Front Panel Controls ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Speaker Placement.......................................................................................................................................... 8

DIGI LINK III System Remote Controls ................................................................................................... 9

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE.......................................................................................... 10
LOADING BATTERIES............................................................................................................................ 10

Operations
ADJUSTING SPEAKER SETTINGS........................................................................................................ 11
ADJUSTING DELAY TIMES................................................................................................................... 13
LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE................................................................................................ 14
SURROUND SOUND................................................................................................................................ 17
ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND........................................................................................................... 18
LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS ................................................................................................ 19
RECORDING ............................................................................................................................................. 21
OTHER FUNCTIONS................................................................................................................................ 22

Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................................................................................ 23

Specifications .................................................................................................................................................. 24

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System Connections
When making system connections, please be certain the AC cord is not plugged into an AC outlet.
When making connections between components, please be sure to connect the white RCA plugs to the L(left) and the red
RCA plugs to the R (right) jacks respectively.

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Change the position of the FM indoor antenna until you get the best possible reception of your favorite FM stations.
A 75 ohm outdoor FM antenna may be used to further improve the reception. Disconnect the indoor antenna before
connecting the outdoor antenna.
Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and the AC input cord and set if to a
direction it to a for the best reception.
If the reception is poor with the AM loop antenna, an AM outdoor antenna can be used with the AM loop antenna.
Make connections firmly and correctly. If not, it can cause loss of sound, noise or damage to the receiver.
If the electricity fails or the AC input cord is left unplugged for more than 2 weeks, the memorized contents will be lost.
Memorize them again.

■ CONNECTING ANTENNAS
E85649
29Z3
LISTED
AC INPUT AUDIO EQUIPMENT
120V~60Hz
COAXIAL 1 3.5A R
C R

CD

FM AM
LOOP
L R

FRONT PLAY
FRONT
SPEAKERS
(8Ω)
MODEL NO. RVD-8090R
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
MADE IN KOREA
DESIGNED IN USA
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

(OUTDOOR ANTENNA) PRE

OUT
REAR COAXIAL 1

AC-3/PCM
TAPE MON.

REC R L
SER. NO
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby"."PRO LOGIC" and the double-D symbol are
FM VIDEO trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished
SUB OPTICAL 1 CAUTION
75Ω CENTER MON. Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
WOOFER AUX
OUT REAR RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
SPEAKERS
(8Ω)
WARNING:"SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN"
FRONT
DVD/ AVIS:"RISQUE DE CHOC-ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR"
TV
ANTENNA
6-CH
DIRECT REAR
INPUT OPTICAL 2 AC OUTLET
IN
DIGITAL
INPUTS Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
SUB
VCR1
CENTER US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issues and
WOOFER
Pending. "DTS", "DTS Digital surround", are trademarks of Digital
OUT
Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater System, Inc.
L R CENTER SPEAKER(8Ω) SWITCHED
DIGI-LINK 120V~60Hz All Rights Reserved.
VIDEO L R 100W 1A MAX

FM ■ CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS

(INDOOR ANTENNA) AM loop antenna
Tape deck or additional audio component
DIGI-LINK STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK DD-5080C
COUNTER
RESET A/B MODE

BC
HIGH NORM M RELAY P
T SIZE MEMORY B/C/OFF
CD SYN MPX MIN SEC

REC REC

L
R PLAY REVERSE
dB -00 -20 -10 -6 -3 0 +3 +6
R

AUTO REVERSE EJECT DUBBING O/O CD SUN REC

AUTO REVERSE

PLAY/AUTO TAPE SELECTOR B

NORMAL

AMS
HIGH

AMS

A
HX-PRO
RECORD & PLAY/AUTO TAPE SELECTOR PLAY(LINE OUT)
POWER PHONES REC LEVEL REC BALAMCE MIC MIX MIC

0 10 L R SOURCE MIC

*Tape deck or graphic equalizer

300 ohm DIGI-LINK STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK DD-5080C

BC
RESET
COUNTER
A/B MODE
REC(LINE IN)
HIGH NORM M RELAY P
T SIZE MEMORY B/C/OFF

feeder
CD SYN MPX MIN SEC

REC REC

L
R PLAY REVERSE
dB -00 -20 -10 -6 -3 0 +3 +6
R

AM AUTO REVERSE EJECT DUBBING O/O CD SUN REC

AUTO REVERSE

PLAY(LINE OUT)
NORMAL HIGH

LOOP AMS AMS

HX-PRO
PLAY/AUTO TAPE SELECTOR B A RECORD & PLAY/AUTO TAPE SELECTOR

POWER PHONES REC LEVEL REC BALAMCE MIC MIX MIC

0 10 L R SOURCE MIC

CD player
MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER CDC-5080R

OPEN/CLOSE
V-CD PBC REVERT PROG AUTO RANDOM REPEAT ALL 1 DISC S 1 2 3
GRAPHICS PEAK DELETE EDIT SCENE TRACK A< >B MPX INTRO 4 5 6
POWER A B INDEX STEP
7 8 9
ON/OFF
1 2 3 4 5 10 11 12

FM
13 14 15
PHONES LEVEL

REMOTE SENSOR PROGRAM/REVIEW RANDOM REPEAT

MIN MAX

PHONES

75Ω

SUPPLIED ADAPTOR

CD

PLAY

TAPE MON.

■ CONNECTING 6 CH DIRECT INPUTS REC

VIDEO
MON.
OUT AUX

FRONT CH OUT DVD/

TV

IN

VCR1

OUT

VIDEO L R
FRONT

REAR Video deck 1

REC(IN) REC(IN)
CH OUT
POWER MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER CDC-5080R
ON/OFF

6-CH V-CD
GRAPHICS
PBC REVERT
PEAK
PROG
DELETE
AUTO
EDIT SCENE TRACK
RANDOM REPEAT ALL 1 DISC S
A< >B MPX INTRO
1
4
2
5
3
6

6 CH decoder
A B INDEX STEP
7 8 9
OPEN/CLOSE 1 2 3 4 5 10 11 12
13 14 15

DIRECT REAR PHONES LEVEL

MIN MAX
PHONES

INPUT
PLAY(OUT) PLAY(OUT)
DVD player or additional video component
SUB
CENTER MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER CDC-5080R

WOOFER OUT POWER

ON/OFF

OUT
L R
Monitor TV

VIDEO IN
CENTER CH OUT
SUBWOOFER CH OUT

● Use these jacks to connect the corresponding analog ● The TAPE MONITOR PLAY/REC jacks may also be
outputs of 6 CH decoder or DVD player with 6 CH connected to the LINE OUT/IN jacks of an optional graphic
output for Dolby Digital or DTS, etc. equalizer.
(For details, see the operator's manual of the component ● The DVD/TV jacks may also be connected to an additional

to be connected.) video component such as a cable TV tuner or a video deck.

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 ■ PRE OUT connections
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L R

FRONT
Power amplifier ■ CONNECTING SYSTEM CONTROL
PRE
REAR
Front speakers Sherwood component
OUT
with DIGI LINK II or III
SUB CENTER
WOOFER
CD player
Power amplifier
System
Rear speakers Tape deck control
cord
Power amplifier
Graphic equalizer
Center speaker DIGI-LINK

● Connect this jack to the DIGI LINK jack of the

external Sherwood component that uses the DIGI
LINK II or III remote control system.
Powered subwoofer
● Use these jacks when adding additional amplifiers.
● Connect the PRE OUT jacks to the powered speakers or the

power amplifiers connected to speakers respectively. ■ AC INPUT CORD

● To emphasize deep bass sounds, connect a powered

subwoofer. Plug this cord into a wall AC

outlet.

E85649
■ SWITCHED AC OUTLET
29Z3
LISTED
AC INPUT AUDIO EQUIPMENT
120V~60Hz
COAXIAL 1 3.5A R
C R

CD

AM
LOOP
L R

FRONT PLAY
FRONT
SPEAKERS
(8Ω)
MODEL NO. RVD-8090R
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
MADE IN KOREA
DESIGNED IN USA
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)this device must accept any interference received,
● This outlet is switched on(power on mode) and
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

off(standby mode) according to power controls as

TAPE MON.
PRE SER. NO
REAR COAXIAL 1 REC
OUT R L Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
AC-3/PCM "Dolby"."PRO LOGIC" and the double-D symbol are
VIDEO trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished
FM SUB OPTICAL 1 CAUTION
MON.

follows(Maximum total capacity is 1A, 100W):

75Ω CENTER Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
WOOFER AUX RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
OUT REAR DO NOT OPEN
SPEAKERS
(8Ω) WARNING:"SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN"
FRONT
DVD/
AVIS:"RISQUE DE CHOC-ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR"
TV
ANTENNA
6-CH
DIRECT REAR
INPUT OPTICAL 2 AC OUTLET

Standby mode – switched AC outlet off

IN
DIGITAL Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
INPUTS VCR1
SUB CENTER US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issues and
WOOFER
Pending. "DTS", "DTS Digital surround", are trademarks of Digital
OUT
Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater System, Inc.
L R

VIDEO L R
DIGI-LINK
CENTER SPEAKER(8Ω) SWITCHED
120V~60Hz
100W 1A MAX
All Rights Reserved.
Power on mode – switched AC outlet on

■ CONNECTING SPEAKERS
■ CONNECTING DIGITAL INPUTS
Front right Front left

COAXIAL 1
Component with
COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT
FRONT
SPEAKERS
Component with (8Ω)

COAXIAL 2 COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT

AC-3/PCM
R L
OPTICAL 1
Component with
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT
Rear REAR
SPEAKERS
Component with (8Ω) Rear
right
OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT left
DIGITAL
INPUTS

● The COAXIAL or the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTs of

CENTER SPEAKER(8Ω)
the components that are connected to "CD", "VCR2"
and "DVD/TV" of this unit can be connected to these
DIGITAL INPUTS.
● A digital input should be connected to the components

such as LD player, CD player or DVD player, etc. Center

capable of outputing DTS Digital surround, Dolby
Digital or PCM format digital signals. ● Never short circuit the + and - speaker wires.
● For details, refer to the operating instructions of the ● Be sure to connect speakers firmly and correctly according to the
component connected. channel (left and right) and the polarity (+ and -).
● When making the COAXIAL DIGITAL connection, ● Be sure to use the speakers with the impedance of 8 Ω or above.

● For installing the speakers, refer to "Speaker placement" on page 8.

be sure to use a 75Ω COAXIAL cord, not a
conventional AUDIO cable.

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Front Panel Controls
BAND BUTTON
FM MODE BUTTON
DYNAMIC RANGE BUTTON/INDICATOR

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CINEMA EQ BUTTON/INDICATOR
DTS INDICATOR
TONE DIRECT INDICATOR MEMORY/ENTER BUTTON
STANDBY BUTTON/
INDICATOR DOLBY DIGITAL SPEAKER MODE BUTTON
POWER SWTICH REMOTE SENSOR INDICATOR

T D A S
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER RVD-8090R T0TALLY DISCRETE AMPLIFIER STAGE

BAND FM MODE MEMO/ENTER

ST TUNED AUTO TAPE 2 M PRESET
R
MEM
POWER dB
ON/OFF kHz
MHz
DYNAMIC RANGE CINEMA EQ SPEAKER MODE
ms
Pro Logic THEATER HALL SLEEP

OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 DTS DIGITAL DIRECT

STANDBY
MASTER VOLUME

STANDBY BASS TREBLE INPUT SELECTOR

DIGITAL 6 CHANNEL DSP

DIRECT STEREO AUDIO
INPUTS DIRECT MODE

TAPE
SPEAKER
MONITOR

VIDEO

PHONES CH SELECTOR CHANNEL LEVEL TUNING/PRESET MODE VCR 2 INPUT

VIDEO L AUDIO R

MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT

CONTROL KNOB SELECTOR BUTTONS
TAPE MONITOR BUTTON
HEADPHONE JACK TREBLE UP/DOWN( / ) BUTTONS
BASS UP/DOWN( / ) BUTTONS
SPEAKER BUTTON/ TUNING/PRESET MODE BUTTON
INDICATOR STEREO BUTTON
DSP MODE BUTTON
TUNING/PRESET UP/DOWN( / ) BUTTONS
DTS/DOLBY SURROUND BUTTON
6 CHANNEL DIRECT BUTTON
CHANNEL LEVEL UP/DOWN( / ) BUTTONS
DIGITAL INPUT BUTTON
CHANNEL SELECTOR BUTTON
TONE DIRECT BUTTON
DIGITAL INPUT INDICATORS

■ FLUORESCENT DISPLAY ■ VCR 2 VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT JACKS

INPUT, FREQUENCY, VOLUME LEVEL, OPERATING INFORMATION, etc.
VCR 2 INPUT
STEREO INDICATOR TAPE MONITOR INDICATOR
TUNED INDICATOR
AUTO INDICATOR MEMORY INDICATOR

VIDEO L AUDIO R
RDS RT TIMER 12 ST TUNED AUTO VCR12V-CD TAPE M PRESET
MEM
dB
kHz
Additional video component
MHz OUT OUT
ms
EON TP TA PTY Pro Logic THEATER HALL SLEEP

DOLBY( ) PRO LOGIC INDICATOR

THEATER INDICATOR ● The VCR 2 jacks may be also connected to an additional
HALL INDICATOR
video component such as a camcorder, an LD player or a
video game player, etc.
PRESET NUMBER, SLEEP TIME, DELAY TIME DISPLAY

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 Speaker Placement
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FRONT TV set FRONT

LEFT RIGHT
SUB CENTER
WOOFER SPEAKER

To obtain the best surround sound effect in your home, place the speakers as
follows;
Front speakers: Place each front speaker about 1m (40″ ) from the TV set.
Center speaker: Place the center speaker either above or below the TV set to
assure good visualization of center channel program.
Rear speakers: Place the rear speakers approximately 1m above the ear level
of a seated listener on the direct left and right of them or
slightly behind.
Subwoofer: Reproduces powerful deep bass sounds. Place a powered
subwoofer anywhere in the front as desired.
The ideal surround system needs all the speakers listed above. REAR REAR
LEFT
To accurately reproduce DTS digital surround, center and rear speakers as RIGHT

well as front sperkers should be full range speakers.

To enjoy the best surround sound, the speakers to be connected are as
follows;

Modes DTS Dolby Digital(AC-3) Dolby Pro Logic Other Surround Stereo 6 CH DIRECT
Speakers
Front Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Center Yes Yes Yes Optional - Yes
Rear Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes
Subwoofer Yes Yes Optional Optional Optional Yes

Note:To avoid interference with the TV picture, use only magnetically shielded center and front speakers.

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DIGI LINK III System Remote Controls
This receiver and other compatible Sherwood components can be operated via remote control.
Compatible Sherwood components bear the DIGI LINK II or III logo.

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To enable the DIGI LINK control system, you must first interconnect the green(Digi Link) jacks on each Sherwood
component using standard RCA cables. (See page 6 for details)

ENTER BUTTON
PRESET SCAN BUTTON

NUMERIC(1~0)/CURSOR CONTROL
ON SCREEN DISPLAY BUTTON ( , , , ) BUTTONS
POWER OSD ENTER P.SCAN For selecting preset stations in tuner mode.
POWER BUTTON For selecting a track or a disc in CD mode.
When selecting a disc, select disc No.(1~5) within 2
1 2 3 4 5 sec. after pressing the DISC button.
■ CD PLAYER SECTION 6 7 8 9 0
For selecting the menus or changing the conditions
of the items with the CURSOR CONTROL buttons
DISC(CD changer only)-for disc selection in the ON SCREEN DISPLAY mode.
- to begin play. DISC

- for pausing play. CD REPEAT INTRO ■ TAPE DECK SECTION

A B SCAN
- to stop play or to clear a program.
CD TUNER DECK SEL. DECK SELECTOR A, B - for selecting deck A or B
, - for skipping backward or forward.
A B , - to begin reverse or forward side playback.
REPEAT A< >B - to play a specific passage
AUX TAPE MON. - for pausing playback or recording.
repeatedly.
- to stop playback or recording.
INTRO SCAN - to preview each track only DVD/TV
, - to wind tape reverse or forward.
for 10 sec.
- for recording.
VCR1 VCR2

INPUT SELECTOR BUTTONS

In the standby mode, when pressing a input 6CH DIRECT
DECK
■ EQUALIZER SECTION
EQ
selector button, the unit is turned on automatically
PRESET USER FILE DISPLAY T.MON PRESET - for selecting equalizer pattern.
and the desired input source is selected.
USER - for adjusting equalizer pattern as desired.
DTS/DOLBY SURROUND BUTTON DSP STEREO FILE - for selecting desired equalizer pattern in the
MODE preset or in the user mode.
DSP MODE BUTTON CHANNEL T.TONE D.TIME ADJUST DISPLAY - for selecting equalizer display.
CHANNEL SELECTOR BUTTON SEL. T.MON - for monitoring the sound of recording or
CHANNEL LEVEL MASTER VOLUME playback on tape deck.
TEST TONE BUTTON
DISPLAY SLEEP MUTE STEREO BUTTON
CHANNEL LEVEL UP/DOWN SYS
DELAY ADJUST BUTTON
( / ) BUTTONS DELAY TIME BUTTON
DISPLAY BUTTON MASTER VOLUME UP/DOWN
SLEEP BUTTON ( / ) BUTTONS
REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98H
MUTE BUTTON

With the Sherwood Digi Link III system, pressing a transport control key such as PLAY, on a Sherwood CD player or tape
deck will automatically engage that input on the receiver and then PLAY will start.

Notes:
Some functions for CD players, tape decks or equalizer may not be operable from the remote control.
For details about functions, refer to the operating instructions of each component.

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 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE
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T D A S
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER RVD-8090R T0TALLY DISCRETE AMPLIFIER STAGE

BAND FM MODE MEMO/ENTER

ST TUNED AUTO TAPE 2 M PRESET
R
MEM
POWER dB
ON/OFF kHz
MHz
DYNAMIC RANGE CINEMA EQ SPEAKER MODE
ms
Pro Logic THEATER HALL SLEEP

OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 DTS DIGITAL DIRECT

STANDBY
MASTER VOLUME

STANDBY BASS TREBLE INPUT SELECTOR

DIGITAL 6 CHANNEL DSP

DIRECT STEREO AUDIO
INPUTS DIRECT MODE

TAPE
SPEAKER MONITOR

VIDEO

PHONES CH SELECTOR CHANNEL LEVEL TUNING/PRESET MODE VCR 2 INPUT

VIDEO L AUDIO R

7m

30 30

POWER P.SCAN
The operating range of the remote control is about
1

6
2

7
3

8
4

9
5

0
23 feet(7 Meters) and it will operate at angles of up
DISC
CD

CD

AUX
TUNER

TAPE MON.
REPEAT
A

A
B

DECK SEL.
INTRO
SCAN

B to 30 degrees. Aim the remote at the remote sensor.

DVD/TV

VCR1 VCR2

6 CH DIRECT
EQ DECK
PRESET USER FILE DISPLAY T.MON

DSP STEREO
MODE
CHANNEL T.TONE D.TIME ADJUST
SEL.
CHANNEL LEVEL MASTER VOLUME

DISPLAY SLEEP MUTE

SYS

REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98LM

LOADING BATTERIES

Remove the cover. Load two batteries matching the polarity.

1 2

2×1.5V
R 6/ SUM-3 / AA

Remove the batteries when the remote will not be

used for a long time.
Do not use the rechargeable batteries(Ni-Cd type).

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Operations
ADJUSTING SPEAKER SETTINGS

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SPEAKER MODE

Select the desired speaker

Adjusting the speaker settings
This receiver is equipped with circuitry that allows
the use of a wide range of speaker systems.
2 setting.

This circuitry works by redirecting the bass

frequencies or the entire channel to speakers that are
capable of reproducing them.
When a large or full range speaker capable of deep
bass response is used for one of the channels, that
channel should be set to L.
When a small or satellite speaker with limited bass
capability is used, that channel should be set to S.
Deep bass from that channel will be redirected to the
main left and right speakers or to the subwoofer.
When there is no speaker available, that channel
should be set to N. All the information in that
channel will be redirected to other available speakers.
With the receiver in any of the SPEAKER MODE
Each time this button is pressed, one of 11 different
speaker settings is selected and displayed for 8
seconds as follows;
FL--CS--RS, FL--CL--RS, FL--CL--RL,
FL--CL--RN, FL--CS--RL, FL--CN--RL,
FL--CS--RN, FL--CN--RS, FS--CS--RS,
FS--CS--RN and FS--CN--RS.
In the above, F stands for Front Speakers, C for
Center Speaker, R for Rear Speakers, L for Large,
S for Small and N for None.
Large speakers are capable of deep bass response
and typically have one driver with a cone that is

1 surround modes, press the

SPEAKER MODE button for
more than 2 seconds to enter
10″(25 cm) or larger.
The following speaker settings cannot be selected:
Front, Small : Center, Large : and Rear, Large(FS--
the front-center-rear speaker CL--RL) : or Center, None and Rear, None(CN--
set-up mode. RN).
The existing front-rear-center speaker setting is
displayed.
SPEAKER MODE
This set-up mode is not available when 6 CH DIRECT Select the desired
is selected as the input source or when ANALOG is
selected as the signal input in the STEREO mode. 4 subwoofer setting.

MEMO/ENTER

Memorize the desired speaker

Each time this button is pressed, the subwoofer
3 settings. Press the MEMO/
ENTER button while your
choice is displayed.
setting changes and is displayed for 8 seconds as
follows;
↓
Your requested speaker settings are entered into SUB W(oofer) -- Y(es): When using a powered
memory and the set-up procedure advances to the ↓ subwoofer.
SUB W(oofer) -- N(o) : When not using a powered
subwoofer mode.
subwoofer.
If the speaker setting display disappears before the
If the front speakers are set to S(mall), the
MEMO/ENTER button is pressed, you must start
subwoofer is automatically set to “Y”.
again from Step 1, above.

MEMO/ENTER

Memorize the subwoofer Checking the speaker setting

5 setting. Press the
MEMO/ENTER button while
your choice is displayed.
SPEAKER MODE

Your requested subwoofer setting is entered into

memory.
If the subwoofer display disappears before the Each time this button is pressed briefly, the front-
MEMO/ENTER button is pressed, you must start center-rear speaker or subwoofer setting is
again from Step 1, above. displayed.

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 Adjust the level of the selected
Adjusting each channel level

Select the channel to adjust.

7 channel as desired.

6
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POWER P.SCAN

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 0

DISC
CD REPEAT INTRO
A B SCAN
CD TUNER DECK SEL
A B
AUX TAPE MON.
POWER P.SCAN
DVD/TV

VCR1 VCR2
1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 0
CHANNEL LEVEL EQ
6 CH DIRECT
DECK
PRESET USER FILE DISPLAY T.MON
DISC
CD REPEAT INTRO
A B SCAN DSP STEREO
MODE
CD TUNER DECK SEL
A B CHANNEL T.TONE D.TIME ADJUST
AUX TAPE MON. SEL

or
CHANNEL LEVEL MASTER VOLUME

CH SELECTOR DVD/TV

VCR1 VCR2
CHANNEL LEVEL DISPLAY
SYS
SLEEP MUTE

6 CH DIRECT

CHANNEL EQ DECK

or
PRESET USER FILE DISPLAY T.MON

DSP STEREO REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98LM

MODE

SEL. CHANNEL
SEL
T.TONE

CHANNEL LEVEL
D.TIME

MASTER VOLUME
ADJUST

DISPLAY SLEEP MUTE

SYS

REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98LM

If the channel display disappears, you must start

Each time this button is pressed, the corresponding again from step 6, above.
channel is selected and displayed for 3 seconds in the
following order;
Front Left Center Front Right
SubWoofer Rear Left Rear Right Repeat the above steps 6 and 7 to
If the receiver is in the STEREO mode, the center,
rear and subwoofer channels are not available and
8 adjust the levels of the other channels.

will not be displayed.

Speakers set to “N” are not available and will not be
displayed.

In Dolby Digital (AC-3) or Dolby Pro Perform the adjustments in steps 6 to 8 in

Logic Mode
In these modes, the volume level of each channel
10 “Adjusting each channel level” until the
sound from each speaker is perceived to be
equally loud.
can be adjusted using the test tone function.

Engage the Test Tone mode by pressing

9 the Test Tone button on the remote

control.

Cancel the test tone function by pressing

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POWER P.SCAN

DISC
CD
2

7
3

REPEAT
4

9
5

INTRO
the Test Tone button on the remote control.
A B SCAN
CD TUNER DECK SEL
A B
AUX TAPE MON.

DVD/TV

VCR1 VCR2

6 CH DIRECT
EQ DECK
PRESET USER FILE DISPLAY T.MON

DSP STEREO
MODE
CHANNEL T.TONE D.TIME ADJUST

T.TONE SEL
CHANNEL LEVEL MASTER VOLUME

DISPLAY SLEEP MUTE

SYS

REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98LM

POWER P.SCAN

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 0

DISC
CD REPEAT INTRO
A B SCAN
CD TUNER DECK SEL
A B
AUX TAPE MON.

DVD/TV

The test tone will cycle from channel to channel and

VCR1 VCR2

6 CH DIRECT
EQ DECK
PRESET USER FILE DISPLAY T.MON

DSP STEREO
MODE

will be heard from each speaker for 2 seconds as

CHANNEL T.TONE D.TIME ADJUST

T.TONE SEL
CHANNEL LEVEL MASTER VOLUME

DISPLAY SLEEP MUTE

SYS

follows; REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98LM

Front Left Center Front Right

SUBwoofer Rear Left Rear Right
Speakers set to “N” are not available and will not be
displayed.

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ADJUSTING DELAY TIMES

Adjusting delay times of the Check the current delay

12
POWER P.SCAN

time. Press the D.Time

1 2 3 4 5

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6 7 8 9 0

speakers in Dolby Digital(AC-3), DISC

CD

CD TUNER
REPEAT
A

A
B

DECK SEL
INTRO
SCAN

button on the remote

AUX TAPE MON.

DVD/TV

VCR1 VCR2

Dolby Pro Logic and the DSP modes

6 CH DIRECT
EQ DECK
PRESET USER FILE DISPLAY T.MON

D.TIME
control.
DSP STEREO
MODE
CHANNEL T.TONE D.TIME ADJUST
SEL
CHANNEL LEVEL MASTER VOLUME

DISPLAY SLEEP MUTE

SYS

Your receiver allows you to optimize the arrival time of REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98LM

the sound from your speakers. This can help focus the
audio image and add enjoyment to your home theater The current delay time will be displayed for 5 seconds.
experience. In the Dolby Digital mode, only, the center delay is
Measure the distance from the prime listening position
adjustable and the corresponding delay time is displayed.
to each of the speakers to the nearest foot.
-In the Dolby Digital mode, the optimum performance When playing Dolby Digital program sources in the
of your system occurs when the sound from all five Theater, Hall 1 or Hall 2 modes, the center and rear
speakers arrives at your primary listening position at delay is adjustable just as it is in the Dolby Digital Mode.
the same time. If all speakers are equidistant from the
main listening position, set the following delay. Adjust the delay
Center delay time : 0 mS, Rear delay time : 0 mS
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POWER P.SCAN

time. 1

6
2

7
3

8
4

9
5

If the center speaker is closer to your prime listening

DISC
CD REPEAT INTRO
A B SCAN
CD TUNER DECK SEL
A B
AUX TAPE MON.

DVD/TV

position than the average distance to the left and right

VCR1 VCR2

6 CH DIRECT
EQ DECK
PRESET USER FILE DISPLAY T.MON

DSP
MODE
STEREO
ADJUST
CHANNEL T.TONE D.TIME ADJUST

main speakers add 1 mS of center channel delay for

SEL

Each time this button is pressed,

CHANNEL LEVEL MASTER VOLUME

DISPLAY SLEEP MUTE

SYS

each foot of difference. The maximum is 5 mS. the delay time changes in regular
REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98LM

If the surround speakers are closer to your main steps.

listening position than the main left and right speakers
add 5 mS of surround channel delay for each 5 feet of If the delay time disappears, please start again from
difference. The maximum is 15 mS. step 12.
-In Dolby Pro Logic and the three DSP modes rear
channel delay can be adjusted to add spaciousness to Memorize the delay

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POWER P.SCAN

the presentation and to minimize any sibilant leakage time.

1

DISC
CD
2

7
3

REPEAT
A B
4

9
5

INTRO
SCAN

into the surround channels.

CD TUNER DECK SEL
A B
AUX TAPE MON.

DVD/TV

VCR1 VCR2

6 CH DIRECT
EQ DECK

If the surround speakers are the same distance from

PRESET USER FILE DISPLAY T.MON

DSP
MODE
STEREO
D.TIME
CHANNEL T.TONE D.TIME ADJUST
SEL
CHANNEL LEVEL MASTER VOLUME

your primary listening position as your main left and For center delay in the Dolby Digital
DISPLAY
SYS
SLEEP

REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98LM

MUTE

right front speakers, set the Rear Delay time at 15 mS.

mode, only. The rear delay time is
If the surround speakers are further from your listening
memorized automatically without
position than the main left and right front speakers, set
the rear delay at 10 mS. pressing the DELAY TIME button.
If the surround speakers are closer to your main
In the Dolby Digital mode, repeat the
listening position than the main left and right speakers
add 5 mS of surround channel delay for each 5 feet of
difference. The maximum is 30 mS. 15 above steps 13 and 14 to adjust the rear
delay time.

Downmixing into 2 front channels

Allows the multi-channel DTS or Dolby Digital(AC-3) To cancel the 2-CH downmix mode, select the
signal to be reproduced through only two speakers or desired surround mode.
through headphones. When play is stopped or interrupted, etc., the 2-CH
While playing the DTS or Dolby Digital(AC-3) program downmix mode is not canceled even though the
sources, press the STEREO button. “ST” and the “DTS” or “Dolby Digital” indicators
go out.
POWER

6
2

7
3

8
4

9
P.SCAN

0
DTS and Dolby Digital multi-channel program
STEREO
DISC
CD

CD

AUX

DVD/TV
TUNER

TAPE MON.
REPEAT
A

A
B

DECK SEL
INTRO
SCAN

B
material will be heard automatically in the 2-CH
VCR1

EQ
PRESET USER
VCR2

6 CH DIRECT

FILE DISPLAY
DECK
T.MON
STEREO downmix mode if headphones are plugged in and
or DSP
MODE
STEREO

CHANNEL
SEL
T.TONE

CHANNEL LEVEL

DISPLAY
SYS
SLEEP
D.TIME

MASTER VOLUME

MUTE
ADJUST

the SPEAKER switch is set to off. However, only

REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98LM

the DTS or Dolby Digital indicator will be

illuminated. Unplugging the headphones and setting
The “ST” and the “DTS” or “Dolby Digital” indicators the SPEAKER switch to on will restore the previous
light up indicating that the program has entered the 2-CH mode.
downmix mode and the 5 discrete channels(left front,
center, right front, left surround and right surround) are
mixed down to the 2 front channels.

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 LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE

Before operation Select the desired input source.

3
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Enter the standby mode. POWER

ON/OFF
INPUT SELECTOR
POWER P.SCAN

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 0

DISC

AUDIO CD REPEAT
A B
INTRO
SCAN
CD TUNER DECK SEL
A B

TAPE CD TUNER AUX

DVD/TV
TAPE MON.

MONITOR VCR1 VCR2

6 CH DIRECT
EQ DECK
PRESET USER FILE DISPLAY T.MON

VIDEO AUX TAPE MON. DSP

MODE
STEREO

or
CHANNEL T.TONE D.TIME ADJUST
SEL
CHANNEL LEVEL MASTER VOLUME

DISPLAY SLEEP MUTE

DVD/TV
SYS

The STANDBY indicator lights up. VCR1 VCR2

REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98LM

The receiver remains connected to

the AC main electrical supply and a small amount
of current is retained to support the on-board Each time the “AUDIO” button is pressed, the input
memory and rapid turn-on. source changes as follows;
To switch the power off, push the POWER switch → TUNER → CD → AUX
again. (frequency display)
Then the power is cut off and the STANDBY Each time the “VIDEO” button is pressed, the input
indicator goes off. source changes as follows;
→ VCR1 → VCR2 → DVD

In the standby mode, turn the power on. When the TAPE MONITOR button is set to on, the
“TAPE M” indicator lights up and the source connected
1 to the TAPE MONITOR input can be heard. To listen
to a source other than the one connected to the TAPE
STANDBY
POWER
POWER P.SCAN
MONITOR, be sure the TAPE MONITOR is set to off.
TAPE MONITOR function
1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 0

DISC
CD REPEAT INTRO
A B SCAN
CD TUNER DECK SEL
A B

Either a tape deck or a graphic equalizer can be connected

AUX TAPE MON.

DVD/TV

VCR1 VCR2

6 CH DIRECT

or
EQ DECK
PRESET USER FILE DISPLAY T.MON

CHANNEL
SEL
DSP
MODE
T.TONE

CHANNEL LEVEL
STEREO

D.TIME

MASTER VOLUME
ADJUST
to the receiver’s TAPE MONITOR jacks. To listen to the
DISPLAY SLEEP MUTE
SYS

REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98LM

component connected to these jacks, press the TAPE
MONITOR button to on.
If a 3-Head tape deck is connected to the TAPE
Each time the STANDBY button on the front panel or MONITOR jacks, you can listen to the sound directly from
the POWER button on the remote control is pressed, the tape while it is being recorded and not the source.
the receiver turns on and enters the operating mode or For further details, refer to the operating instructions of the
turns off to enter the standby mode. component connected to these jacks.
In the standby mode, pressing any INPUT The 6 CH DIRECT INPUT
SELECTOR button automatically turns the receiver Use this input to listen to the audio output of an external
on and selects the desired input. decoder or a DVD player with built-in 6 channel decoder.

POWER P.SCAN

1 2 3 4 5

6 CHANNEL 6 7 8 9 0

Switch the speakers on. SPEAKER DIRECT

DISC
CD

CD TUNER
REPEAT
A

A
B

DECK SEL
INTRO
SCAN

2
AUX TAPE MON.

6 CH DIRECT DVD/TV

VCR1 VCR2

6 CH DIRECT
EQ DECK

or
PRESET USER FILE DISPLAY T.MON

DSP STEREO
MODE
CHANNEL T.TONE D.TIME ADJUST
SEL
CHANNEL LEVEL MASTER VOLUME

DISPLAY SLEEP MUTE

SYS

REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98LM

“6-DIRECT” is displayed and the 6 separate analog

The SPEAKER indicator will light up and sound signals from 6 CH decoder connected to this unit pass
can be heard from the speakers connected to the through the tone (bass, treble) and volume circuits only
receiver’s speaker terminals. and directly transfer to the speakers. (If the TAPE
When using the headphone for private listening, MONITOR button is set to on, the TAPE MONITOR
press the SPEAKER button again to turn the button will automatically be set to off.)
speakers off. To cancel the 6 CH direct function, press the 6 CH
DIRECT button again or select the desired input source.
These 6 separate analog signals can be heard only. They
cannot be recorded.

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 When CD, VCR2 or DVD is selected Adjust the (overall) volume.
as input source 6

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Select the digital or the analog input

4 connected as desired.

DIGITAL
MASTER VOLUME POWER

DISC
CD

CD

AUX

DVD/TV
2

TUNER

TAPE MON.
3

REPEAT
A

A
B
4

9
P.SCAN

DECK SEL
5

INTRO
SCAN

INPUTS
or
VCR1 VCR2

6 CH DIRECT
EQ DECK
PRESET USER FILE DISPLAY T.MON

DSP STEREO

CHANNEL
SEL
MODE
T.TONE D.TIME ADJUST MASTER VOLUME
CHANNEL LEVEL MASTER VOLUME

DISPLAY SLEEP MUTE

SYS

DOWN
REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98LM

UP

Each time this button is pressed, the corresponding

input is selected as follows;
Adjust the tone(bass and treble).
OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2
ANALOG COAXIAL 2 COAXIAL 1 7
To listen to Dolby Digital program source in the 2-
CH downmix mode, select the stereo mode and the BASS TREBLE

corresponding digital input. For details, refer to

“Downmixing into 2 front channels” on page 13)
■Notes:
When there is no signal at the selected optical or
coaxial digital input, the selected DIGITAL
INPUT indicator will flicker mening there is no
sound at the input. (refer to “ENJOYING ■Notes:
SURROUND SOUND” on page 18.) Extreme settings at high volume may damage
The sound from the component connected to the your speakers.
selected digital input will be heard regardless of In the DTS or Dolby Digital mode, the tone
the selected input source. cannot be adjusted and the tone direct function is
automatically enabled.

Operate the selected component for To listen to a program source without the

5 playback.
8 tone effect.

DIRECT

When playing back the program sources with The TONE DIRECT indicator lights up and the
surround sound, refer to “ENJOYING sound bypasses the tone circuitry.
SURROUND SOUND” on page 18. To cancel the tone direct function, press this button
again.

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 To compensate for edgy or shrill movie To mute the sound.
9 sound tracks.
10
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CINEMA EQ
POWER P.SCAN

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 0

DISC
CD REPEAT INTRO
A B SCAN
CD TUNER DECK SEL
A B
AUX TAPE MON.

DVD/TV

VCR1 VCR2

6 CH DIRECT
EQ DECK
PRESET USER FILE DISPLAY T.MON

DSP STEREO
MODE
CHANNEL
SEL
T.TONE

CHANNEL LEVEL
D.TIME

MASTER VOLUME
ADJUST
MUTE
DISPLAY SLEEP MUTE
SYS

REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98LM

Press it again to cancel. “MUTE” will flicker.

To resume the previous sound level, press it again.

To listen with headphones.

11 Ensure that the SPEAKER button is set to off.

PHONES Dolby Digital multi-channel program material will
be heard automatically in the 2-CH downmix mode
if headphones are plugged in and the SPEAKER
button is set to off. (For details, refer to
“Downmixing into 2 front channels” on page 13.)

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 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.

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Surround modes
This unit has 6 different surround modes to allow you to enjoy surround sound with various program
sources: DTS, DOLBY DIGITAL(AC-3), DOLBY PRO LOGIC, THEATER, HALL 1, HALL 2.

DTS (Digital Theater System) : Allows you to enjoy 5.1(or 6) discrete channels of high quality digital audio
from DTS program sources bearing the “ ”, “ HDS ” or

“HIGH DEFINITION SURROUND” trademark such as laser discs, DVD

and compact discs, etc., DTS Digital Surround delivers up to 6 channels of
transparent audio identical to the original masters and results in exceptional
clarity throughout a true 360˚ soundfield.
“DTS” and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
Note : The DTS program sources should be played back in the DTS mode. If not, no sound or a sound like
continuous noise will be heard.
DOLBY DIGITAL(AC-3) : Allows you to enjoy up to 5.1 channels of digital surround sound from Dolby
Digital(AC-3) program sources bearing the “ DOLBY ” trademark such as laser
D I G I T A L
discs, Digital Television Broadcasts and some satellite transmissions.
Dolby Digital (AC-3) provides better sound quality, improved dynamic range and
great sense of direction, when compared with conventional Dolby Surround.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC : This unit incorporates the Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder which has the same
functions for playback as movie theaters and gives a theater- like experience in your
home. Use with Dolby Pro Logic program sources bearing the “ DOLBY SURROUND ”

trademark such as video cassette tapes or laser discs.

Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 1992-1997 Dolby
Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
THEATER : This mode provides the effect of being in a movie theater when watching a movie source that has a
stereo sound track.
HALL 1 : This mode provides the ambience of a concert hall for classical music sources such as orchestral,
chamber music or an instrumental solo.
HALL 2 : This mode provides the expansive sound field. For music sources like a rock concert, you will feel as if
you were actually at the live concert.
When the 6 CH DIRECT INPUTS are connected to the 6 CH decoder for surround sound such as
Dolby Digital(AC-3) or DTS, etc., you can enjoy the corresponding surround sound, too.(For details,
see the operator’s manual of the component to be connected.)

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 ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND
Surround sound 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.
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Select the desired surround mode.

When selecting the Dolby Surround mode. When selecting a surround mode between
THEATER, HALL 1 and HALL 2 modes.

POWER P.SCAN
POWER P.SCAN

1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 0
6 7 8 9 0

DISC
CD REPEAT INTRO
DSP DISC
CD REPEAT INTRO
A B SCAN A B SCAN
CD

AUX
TUNER

TAPE MON.
A
DECK SEL
B MODE CD TUNER
A
DECK SEL
B
AUX TAPE MON.

DVD/TV DVD/TV

VCR1 VCR2 VCR1 VCR2

6 CH DIRECT 6 CH DIRECT
DECK EQ DECK
EQ
PRESET USER FILE DISPLAY T.MON

or
PRESET USER FILE DISPLAY T.MON

CHANNEL
SEL
DSP
MODE
T.TONE

CHANNEL LEVEL
STEREO

D.TIME

MASTER VOLUME
ADJUST
or DSP CHANNEL
SEL
CHANNEL LEVEL
DSP
MODE
T.TONE
STEREO

D.TIME

MASTER VOLUME
ADJUST

DISPLAY
SYS
SLEEP MUTE
MODE DISPLAY
SYS
SLEEP MUTE

REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98L

REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98LM

When playing program sources bearing the “ ”, Each time the DSP MODE button is pressed, the
“ ” or “
DOLBY
D I G I T A L
DOLBY SURROUND
” trademark such as video, surround mode changes as follows;
DVD or LD software, the DTS, Dolby Digital (AC-3) or THEATER HALL 1 HALL 2
Dolby Pro Logic mode is automatically selected
according to the input signal. Playing the DTS or Dolby Surround program sources
When playing the Dolby Digital (AC-3) program sources (bearing the “ ”, “ ” or the
DOLBY
D I G I T A L
encoded into 2 channel format, either the Dolby Pro “ ” trademark) in THEATER, HALL 1
DOLBY SURROUND

Logic mode or the Dolby Digital (AC-3) mode is or HALL 2 mode will produce better surround effects.
automatically selected according to the encoding When the 6 CH DIRECT is selected as input source,
process. (If the Dolby Digital (AC-3) mode is the surround mode cannot be selected.
automatically selected, pressing the DTS/DOLBY
SURROUND button will select the Dolby Pro Logic
When canceling the surround mode for normal stereo
mode.)
operation.
To enjoy the DTS or Dolby Digital mode, be sure that
the program source and the corresponding digital input
are selected correctly. If not, no sound will be heard. POWER P.SCAN

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 0

DISC

STEREO CD REPEAT
A B
INTRO
SCAN
CD TUNER DECK SEL
A B
AUX TAPE MON.

DVD/TV

VCR1 VCR2

EQ
PRESET
6 CH DIRECT

USER FILE DISPLAY

DECK
T.MON
STEREO
or CHANNEL
SEL
DSP
MODE
T.TONE

CHANNEL LEVEL
STEREO

D.TIME

MASTER VOLUME
ADJUST

DISPLAY SLEEP MUTE

SYS

REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98LM

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LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS

Auto tuning Select the desired band.

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BAND
Select the tuner.

1 INPUT SELECTOR POWER P.SCAN

MHz

BAND FREQUENCY
1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 0

TUNER DISC
CD REPEAT INTRO

AUDIO CD TUNER
A B

DECK SEL
SCAN

A B
AUX TAPE MON.

DVD/TV

VCR1 VCR2

6 CH DIRECT

or
EQ DECK
PRESET USER FILE DISPLAY T.MON

CHANNEL
SEL
CHANNEL LEVEL

DISPLAY
DSP
MODE
T.TONE

SLEEP
STEREO

D.TIME

MASTER VOLUME

MUTE
ADJUST

Each time this button is pressed, the band is changed

to FM or AM.
SYS

REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98L

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

3 4 DOWN(▽) button for more than 0.5

second.

MODE
TUNING/PRESET

Each time this button is pressed, the mode changes Then “AUTO” appears on the display. The tuner
as follows; will now search until a station of sufficient
strength has been found. The display shows the
Tuning mode : “PRESET” goes off. tuned frequency and “TUNED”.
Preset mode : “PRESET” lights up. If the station found is not the desired one, simply
repeat this operation.
Weak stations are skipped during auto tuning.

Manual tuning

Manual tuning is useful when you already know the frequency of

the desired transmitter.
Perform the steps 1 to 3 in “Auto tuning” procedure and press the TUNING/PRESET

TUNING/PRESET UP(△) or DOWN(▽) button repeatedly until

the right frequency has been reached.

Presetting radio stations Press the MEMORY/ENTER button.

You can store up to 30 preferred stations in the

2 MEMO/ENTER

memory.
Tune in the desired station with auto or

1 manual tuning.

“MEM” will flicker for 5 seconds.

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 Select the desired preset number (1~30) and Repeat the above steps 1 to 3 to memorize

3 press the MEMORY button.

MEMO/ENTER
4 other stations.
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TUNING/PRESET

MEMORY BACKUP FUNCTION

When using the NUMERIC buttons on the remote The following items, set before the receiver is turned
control. off, are memorized.
Examples) INPUT SELECTOR settings
For “3” : 3 Surround mode settings
within 2 seconds Preset stations,etc.
For “15” : 1 5
Note : If the electricity fails or the AC cord is
The station will now be stored in memory. disconnected for more than 2 weeks, memorized
When using the NUMERIC buttons, the station is items will be lost. Memorize them again.
stored automatically without the MEMORY/
ENTER button.
A stored frequency is erased from the memory by
storing another frequency in its place.
If “MEM” goes off, start again from the above step 2.

Select the desired

Tuning to preset stations
After selecting the tuner as an input 2 preset number.
TUNING/PRESET

1 source, select the preset tuning mode.

When using the NUMERIC buttons on the remote

control.
Examples)
MODE

For “3”: 3

within 2 seconds
For “15”: 1 5

When selecting the desired preset number with the

Then “PRESET” lights up.
NUMERIC buttons, the desired preset station will be
tuned to automatically without first selecting the
preset tuning mode.

Listening to FM stereo broadcasts Scanning preset stations in sequence

FM MODE
While listening to FM broadcasts. POWER P.SCAN
P.SCAN
1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 0

DISC
CD REPEAT INTRO
A B SCAN
CD TUNER DECK SEL

Each time this button is pressed,

A B
AUX TAPE MON.

DVD/TV

VCR1 VCR2

6 CH DIRECT
EQ DECK

the FM mode changes as follows;

PRESET USER FILE DISPLAY T.MON

DSP STEREO
MODE
CHANNEL T.TONE D.TIME ADJUST
SEL
CHANNEL LEVEL MASTER VOLUME

DISPLAY SLEEP MUTE

SYS

Stereo mode : “ST” lights up. REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98LM

Mono mode : “ST” goes off.

When FM stereo broadcasts are poor because of
weak broadcast signals, select the FM mono mode to
reduce the noise, FM broadcasts are then reproduced
in monaural sound.
The receiver will start scanning the stations in the
preset sequence and each station is received for 5
seconds.
At the desired station, press this button again to stop
scanning.

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RECORDING
The analog signals from the 6 CH DIRECT inputs and the digital signals from the coaxial or optical digital input
can be heard but cannot be recorded.

ENGLISH
The volume and tone (bass, treble) settings, etc. have no effect on the recording signals.

Recording with TAPE MONITOR Start recording on the component

Select the desired input as a recording source 2 connected to the TAPE MONITOR.

1 except for TAPE MONITOR.

POWER P.SCAN

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 0

CD TUNER
DISC
CD

CD TUNER
REPEAT
A

A
B

DECK SEL
INTRO
SCAN

B
Start play on the desired input.

3
INPUT SELECTOR AUX TAPE MON.

DVD/TV

VCR1 VCR2

6 CH DIRECT
EQ DECK
PRESET USER FILE DISPLAY T.MON

AUDIO AUX DSP

MODE
STEREO

CHANNEL T.TONE D.TIME ADJUST

SEL
CHANNEL LEVEL MASTER VOLUME

or DVD/TV
DISPLAY
SYS
SLEEP MUTE

VIDEO REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98LM

VCR1 VCR2

For tape monitor function, refer to “TAPE

Be sure that “TAPE M” goes off. MONITOR function” on page 14.

Dubbing from video components onto Start recording on the VCR 1.

VCR 1 2
Select VCR 2 or DVD as a recording

1 source.

Start play on the VCR 2 or the DVD.

VIDEO

DVD/TV
POWER

DISC
CD

CD

AUX

DVD/TV

VCR1

EQ
PRESET USER
2

TUNER

TAPE MON.

VCR2

6 CH DIRECT
3

FILE
REPEAT
A

A
B

DISPLAY
4

9
P.SCAN

DECK SEL
5

INTRO
SCAN

DECK
T.MON
3
VCR2
or
DSP STEREO
MODE
CHANNEL T.TONE D.TIME ADJUST
SEL
CHANNEL LEVEL

DISPLAY
SYS
SLEEP MUTE
MASTER VOLUME

The audio and video signals from the VCR 2 or the

REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98LM

DVD will be dubbed onto the VCR 1 and you can

enjoy them on the TV set and from the speakers.

Dubbing the audio and video signals Select CD as an audio recording source.
separately onto VCR 1
Example) When dubbing the DVD video signal and
2
the CD audio signal separately onto VCR 1.
Select DVD as a video recording source.

1
INPUT SELECTOR
POWER P.SCAN

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 0

DISC

AUDIO CD CD

CD TUNER
REPEAT
A B

DECK SEL
INTRO
SCAN

A B
AUX TAPE MON.

DVD/TV

VCR1 VCR2

POWER P.SCAN
or EQ
PRESET

CHANNEL
6 CH DIRECT

USER

DSP
MODE
T.TONE
FILE DISPLAY

STEREO

D.TIME
DECK
T.MON

ADJUST
SEL
1 2 3 4 5 CHANNEL LEVEL MASTER VOLUME

6 7 8 9 0
DISPLAY SLEEP MUTE
DISC SYS

VIDEO CD REPEAT
A B
INTRO
SCAN
CD TUNER DECK SEL

DVD/TV AUX

DVD/TV
TAPE MON.
A B
REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98L

VCR1 VCR2

6 CH DIRECT
EQ DECK
PRESET USER FILE DISPLAY T.MON

or
DSP STEREO
MODE
CHANNEL T.TONE D.TIME ADJUST
SEL
CHANNEL LEVEL MASTER VOLUME

DISPLAY SLEEP MUTE

SYS

REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98LM

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 Start recording on the VCR 1. Start play on the DVD and the CD

4
ENGLISH

3 respectively.

The audio signal from the CD and the video signal

from the DVD 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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Compressing the dynamic range (Dolby Digital mode only)

DYNAMIC RANGE

This function compresses the dynamic range of

previously specified parts of the Dolby Digital
(AC-3) sound track(with extremely high volume)
to minimize the difference in volume between the
specified and non-specified parts.
This makes it easy to hear all of the sound track Then the DYNAMIC RANGE button lights up.
when watching movies at night at low levels. Press again to cancel.
In some Dolby Digital softwares, this function may
not be available.

Operating the sleep timer Adjusting the brightness of the

fluorescent displays
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 POWER

1 2 3 4
P.SCAN

6 7 8 9 0

the specified period of time. DISC

CD

CD

AUX
TUNER

TAPE MON.
REPEAT
A

A
B

DECK SEL
INTRO
SCAN

DVD/TV

VCR1 VCR2

6 CH DIRECT
EQ DECK
PRESET USER FILE DISPLAY T.MON

DSP STEREO
MODE

POWER P.SCAN
DISPLAY CHANNEL
SEL
T.TONE

CHANNEL LEVEL
D.TIME

MASTER VOLUME
ADJUST

1 2 3 4 5 DISPLAY SLEEP MUTE

6 7 8 9 0 SYS SYS

DISC
CD REPEAT INTRO
A B SCAN REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98LM
CD TUNER DECK SEL
A B
AUX TAPE MON.

DVD/TV

VCR1 VCR2

6 CH DIRECT
EQ DECK
PRESET USER FILE DISPLAY T.MON

DSP STEREO
MODE

SLEEP CHANNEL
SEL
T.TONE

CHANNEL LEVEL
D.TIME

MASTER VOLUME
ADJUST

DISPLAY SLEEP MUTE

SYS

Each time this button is pressed, the brightness of

REMOTE CONTROL RM-RVD-98LM

all fluorescent displays of Sherwood components

connected by the DIGI LINK III changes together
Each time this button is pressed, the sleep time as follows;
changes as follows;
→ ON → dim → OFF
→ 10 → 20 → 30 → 60 → 90 → OFF
Unit : minutes
In the display OFF mode, pressing any button will
When the sleep time is selected, all display panels restore the display ON mode.
of Sherwood components connected by the DIGI
LINK III will dim.

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Troubleshooting Guide
If a fault occurs, run through the table below before taking your receiver for repair.
If the fault persists, attempt to solve it by switching the receiver off and on again. If this fails to resolve the situation, consult
your dealer. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the receiver yourself as this could invalidate the warranty.
PROBLEM
No power
No sound
No sound from the rear
speakers
No sound from the center
speaker
Stations cannot be received
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 system components
do not react to remote
control commands.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• The AC input cord is disconnected.
• Poor connection at AC wall outlet or the
outlet is inactive.
• The speaker wires are disconnected.
• The master volume is adjusted too low.
• The MUTE button on the remote control
is pressed to ON.
• Speakers are not switched on.
• Incorrect selection of the input source.
• Incorrect connections between the
components.
• Surround mode is switched off(normal
stereo mode).
• Master volume and rear level are too
low.
• A monaural source is used.
• Rear speaker setting is “N”.
• Surround mode is switched off(normal
stereo mode).
• Center speaker setting is “N”.
• Master volume and center level are too
low.
• No antenna is connected.
• The desired station frequency is not
tuned in.
• The 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.
• Noise is caused by motors, fluorescent
lamps or lightning, etc.
• Batteries are not loaded or exhausted.
• The remote sensor is obstructed.
• DIGI LINK connections are not made
properly.
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REMEDY
• Connect the cord securely.
• Check the outlet using a lamp or another
appliance.
• Check the speaker connections.
• Adjust the master volume.
• Press the MUTE button to cancel the
muting effect.
• Press the SPEAKER button to ON.
• Select the desired input source correctly.
• Make connections correctly.
• Select a surround mode.
• Adjust master volume and rear level.
• Select a stereo or surround source.
• Select the desired rear speaker setting.
• Select the desired surround.
• Select the desired center speaker setting.
• Adjust master volume and center level.
• Connect an antenna.
• Tune in the desired station frequency.
• Move the 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 antenna.
• Keep the receiver away from noise
sources.
• Install an outdoor AM antenna.
• Replace the batteries.
• Remove the obstacle.
• Make proper DIGI LINK connections.
 Specifications
AMPLIFIER SECTION
Power output, stereo mode, 8 Ω, THD 0.2%, 40 Hz~20 kHz ................................................................................. 2 ×100 W
ENGLISH

Total harmonic distortion, 8 Ω, 100 W, 1 kHz ............................................................................................................... 0.03%

Intermodulation distortion
60 Hz : 7 kHz= 4 : 1 SMPTE, 8 Ω, 100 W .................................................................................................................... 0.07%
Input sensitivity, 47 kΩ
Line (CD, TAPE, VCR) .............................................................................................................................................. 200 mV
Signal to noise ratio, IHF“A”weighted
Line (CD, TAPE, VCR) .................................................................................................................................................. 98 dB
Frequency response
Line (CD, TAPE, VCR), 10 Hz~60 kHz ............................................................................................................ +0 dB, -3 dB
Output level
TAPE REC, 2.2 kΩ ..................................................................................................................................................... 200 mV
PRE OUT(Front, Center, Rear, Subwoofer), 1 kΩ .......................................................................................................... 1.0 V
Bass/Treble control, 100 Hz/10 kHz ........................................................................................................................... ±10 dB
Surround mode, only channel driven
Front power output, 8 Ω, 1 kHz, THD 0.7 % ................................................................................................... 105 W+105 W
Center power output, 8 Ω, 1 kHz, THD 0.7 % .............................................................................................................. 105 W
Rear power output, 8 Ω, 1 kHz, THD 0.7 % .................................................................................................... 105 W+105 W

DIGITAL AUDIO SECTION

Sampling frequency ....................................................................................................................................... 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Digital input level
Coaxial, 75 Ω ........................................................................................................................................................... 0.5 Vp-p
Optical, 660 nm ................................................................................................................................................. -15~-21 dBm

FM TUNER SECTION
Tuning frequency range .................................................................................................................................... 87.5~108 MHz
Usable sensitivity, THD 3%, S/N 30 dB .................................................................................................................... 13.2 dBf
50 dB quieting sensitivity, mono/stereo ............................................................................................................. 17.2/32.2 dBf
Signal to noise ratio, 65 dBf, mono/stereo ................................................................................................................. 70/65 dB
Total harmonic distortion, 65 dBf,1 kHz, mono/stereo ............................................................................................. 0.3/0.5 %
Frequency response, 30 Hz~15 kHz .......................................................................................................................... ±1.5 dB
Stereo separation, 1 kHz ................................................................................................................................................. 45 dB
Capture ratio ................................................................................................................................................................. 1.25 dB
IF rejection ratio ............................................................................................................................................................ 120 dB

AM TUNER SECTION
Tuning frequency range .................................................................................................................................... 520~1710 kHz
Usable sensitivity ...................................................................................................................................................... 500 μV/m
Signal to noise ratio, 80 dB/m ......................................................................................................................................... 45 dB
Selectivity ........................................................................................................................................................................ 30 dB

GENERAL
Power supply ................................................................................................................................................ AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption .......................................................................................................................................................... 3.5 A
Switched AC outlet ......................................................................................................................... TOTAL 1 A, 100 W max.
Dimensions (W×H×D) ............................................................................ 440×140×380 mm(17-3/8×5-1/2×15 inches)
Weight (Net) ..................................................................................................................................................... 12 kg(26.5 lbs)

Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvements.

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RVD-8090R
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

5707-04705-003-0