Sherwood AX-5103 User's Manual
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1. z T o Tape deck 2 or graphic equalizer GS CA ese Case ress 1 r ge aaa r2 OOO Q m ovr f m eur REC LINE IN PLAY LINE OUT Tape deck 1 or MD recoder REC LINEIN F cesse ee eed PLAY LINE OUT NE a e The TAPE1 MD IN OUT jacks may also be connected to the LINE OUT IN jacks of an additional MD recorder e The TAPE2 MONITOR IN OUT jacks may also be connected to the LINE OUT IN jacks of an optional graphic equalizer 7 m CONNECTING SYSTEM J CONTROL Sherwood component with DIGI LINK II or Ill CD player Tape deck Tuner raphic equalizer RER System control cord Connect this jack to the DIGI LINK jack of the external Sherwood component that uses the DIGI LINK II or Ill remote control system AX5103 G 2007 8 174 43PMsle 4 5 p a m AC INPUT CORD Plug this cord into a wall AC outlet OOOO SEEE Me AB 88 MIN SPEAKERS AB 169 MIN SPEAKERS Speaker B right Speaker B left e This amplifier enables you to listen to two pairs of speakers individually or in vari2. 4 10 L 2 pr Oo Li Operate the selected component for playback To emphasize the sound of frequencies that are difficult to hear at low volume levels LOUDNESS e To cancel the loudness effect press this switch again Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level VOLUME or DOWN UP MIN MAX To listen to a program source without the tone effect DIRECT e You can listen to pure sound that bypasses the tone circuitry e To cancel the tone direct function press this switch again Adjust the tone bass and treble BASS TREBLE Note Extreme settings at high volume may damage your speakers To mute the sound temporarily To resume the previous sound level press this button again Adjust the stereo balance between left and right speakers BALANCE To listen with the headphones PHONES e Ensure that both SPEAKER SELECTOR A and B buttons are set to off AX5103 G 2007 8 174 43PM 4 11 RECORDING The volume and tone bass treble settings etc have no effect on the recording signals Recording with TAPE 1 MD Select the desired input as recording source except for TAPE 1 MD and TAPE 2 MONITOR e Be sure that the TAPE 2 MONITOR indicator goes off Recording with TAPE 2 MONITOR Select the desired input as
3. 2x 1 5V R6 SUM 3 AA e Remove the batteries when they are not used for a long time e Do not use the rechargeable batteries Ni Cd type AX5103 G 2007 8 174 43P Ms 9 2 9 Operations L LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE Before operation e Enter the standby mode POWER ON OFF L The STANDBY indicator lights up This means that the amplifier is not disconnected from the AC mains and a small amount of current is retained to support the memorized contents and operation readiness To switch the power off push the POWER switch again then the power is cut off and the STANDBY indicator goes off In the standby mode turn the power on e Each time the POWER button on the remote control is pressed the amplifier is turned on to enter the operating mode or off to enter the standby mode In the standby mode if the INPUT SELECTOR button is pressed the amplifier is turned on automatically and the desired input is selected mg SYSTEM POWER ON OFF If the POWER switch of Sherwood component connected by the DIGI LINK II or III is kept pushed and its AC input cord is plugged in the switched AC outlet each time the amplifier becomes the standby or the operating mode its power is turned off or on Under the same conditions if its AC input cord is not plugged only in the switched AC outlet when the amplifier becomes the standby mode only its display is
4. To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot insert fully FOR EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA 230 V 240 V 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 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 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 PAN EUROPEAN UNIFIED VOLTAGE All units are suitable for use on supplies 230 240 V AC FOR OTHER COUNTRIES 0 110 V 220 V FOR YOUR SAFETY Units shipped to countries other than the above countries are equipped with an AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel Refer to the following paragraph for the proper setting of this switch AC VOLTAGE SELECTION This unit operates on 110 220 V AC The AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the voltage that prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped Before connecting the power cord to your AC outlet make sure that the
5. off meaning that a small amount of current is retained for operation readiness etc I D l Switch the desired speakers on g W SPEAKER SPEAKER G e Then the corresponding SPEAKER indicator lights up and the sound can be heard the speakers connected to SPEAKER A or and SPEAKER B terminals e When using headphones for private listening press both SPEAKER SELECTOR A and B buttons to switch the speakers off Note For safe amplifier operation be sure to check impedance of the speakers connected Refer to CONNECTING SPEAKERS on page 6 Select the desired input source or e Then the corresponding indicator lights up e When the TAPE 2 MONITOR button is set to on so that the TAPE 2 MONITOR indicator lights up other inputs can not be heard from the speakers To listen to a input source other than TAPE 2 MONITOR be sure to set the TAPE 2 MONITOR button to off TAPE MONITOR function You can connect either a tape deck or a graphic equalizer to the amplifiers TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks Only when you listen to the component connected to these jacks set the TAPE 2 MONITOR button to on If you connect a 3 head tape deck you can listen to the sound being recorded during recording not the source sound For further details refer to the operating instructions of the component connected AX5103 G 2007 8 174 43P Msi
6. setting position of this switch matches your line voltage If not it must be set to your voltage in accordance with the following direction AC voltage selector switch AC 220 V AC 110 V Move switch lever to match your line voltage with a small screwdriver or other pointed tool AX5103 G 2007 8 174 43PMsle 2 3 CONTENTS Introduction UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 2 READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT System Connections 5 Front Panel Controls 7 DIGI LINK III System Remote Controls REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE LOADING BATTERIES 9 Operations LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE RECORDING 12 Troubleshooting Guide 13 Specifications 14 ENGLISH AX5103 G 2007 8 174 43PMsle 4 4 p System Connections e Do not connect the amplifier to the wall AC outlet when plugging and unplugging connection cords connections L 2 pr Oo Li e Make connections firmly and correctly If not it can cause loss of sound noise or damage to the amplifier CAUTION SPEAKER IMPEDANCE a LA B MIN SPEAKERS AE HER MIN SPEARS 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 m CONNECTING AUDIO a COMPONENTS Turntable with MM type cartridge Le Wi D M MMA Ll CD player a ao
7. AX5103 G 2007 8 174 43P Ml 4 1 Introduction UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION Congratulations on Your Purchase Your new high fidelity Amplifier 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 location Connect your complementary components as illustrated in the following section 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 intende
8. PE 2 MONITOR indicator lights up other inputs cannot be heard from the speakers To listen to a input source other than TAPE 2 MONITOR be sure to set the TAPE 2 MONITOR button to off VOLUME CONTROL KNOB Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level BASS CONTROL KNOB Adjust the low frequency tone The center position is the flat normal condition TREBLE CONTROL KNOB Adjust the high frequency tone e The center position is the flat normal condition BALANCE CONTROL KNOB Adjust the stereo balance between left and right speakers e The center position is the normal condition TONE DIRECT SWITCH Press this switch to bypass the tone bass and treble circuitry for pure sound LOUDNESS SWITCH Press this switch to emphasize the sound of frequencies that are difficult to hear at low volume levels e The frequency emphasis varies according to the volume level at which you are listening HEADPHONE JACK Stereo headphones with a standard 1 4 inch plug can be plugged into this jack for private listening e When listening with headphones turn off both SPEAKER SELECTOR A and B buttons REMOTE SENSOR This receives the signals from the system remote control unit AX5103 G 2007 8 174 43P Ms 2 7 p DIGI LINK lli System Remote Controls e You can remotely control not only this amplifier but also Sherwood compatible components bearing the DIGI LINK II or III logo e For system remote control operati
9. d to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING FOR U S A mFCC 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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 t
10. e disconnected e Check the speaker connections e Switch the desired speakers on e Adjust the volume e Press the MUTE button to cancel the muting effect e Select the desired input source correctly e Make connections correctly No recording e Incorrect connections Incorrect operation of the tape deck or MD recorder Make connections correctly e Operate the tape deck or MD recorder correctly AX5103 G 2007 8 174 43P Mal 4 13 Specifications Power output 8 Q THD 0 3 40 Hz 20 kHz 2X 100 W e Total harmonic distortion 8 Q 100 W 1 kHz 0 03 e Intermodulation distortion 60 Hz 7 kHz 4 1 SMPTE 8 Q 100 W 0 05 e Input sensitivity 47 KQ PHONO MM 3 0 mV CD TUNER TAPE 200 mV Phono input overload THD 0 5 1 kHz 200 mV e Signal to noise ratio unweighted PHONO MM 75 dB CD TUNER TAPE 90 dB e Frequency response PHONO MM RIAA 40 Hz 20 kHz 1 dB CD TUNER TAPE 10 Hz 60 kHz 0 dB 2 dB e Crosstalk 1 kHz 50 W TAPE to CD 70 dB CD to TAPE 70 dB e Bass Treble control 100 Hz 10 kHz 10 dB e Loudness contour 100 Hz 10 kHz 6 dB 3 dB amp GENERAL e Power supply 230 V 50 Hz Power consumption 190 W AC outlet Switched TOTAL 100 W 0 43A max e Dimensions W X H X D 440 X 145 X 360 mm 17 3 8 X 5 3 4 X 14 1 8 inches e Weight Net 8 75 kg 19 3 Ibs Note Design and specifications are subject to change wit
11. erwood gt 10 gt 20 30 60 90 OFF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM 124 Unit minutes 7 VOLUME UP DOWN BUTTONS e When the sleep time is selected all display panels of the system are dimly lit E CD PLAYER SECTION II to pause play E to stop play or to clear a program b gt to begin play E TAPE DECK SECTION _ 1 DECK SELECTOR A B for selecting deck AorB lt a gt to begin reverse or forward side playback E to stop playback or recording In the DIGI LINK III remote control system if pressing PLAY etc on CD player or tape deck CD or TAPE 2 MONITOR is selected automatically without selecting the input source and then PLAY etc starts Notes e Some functions for CD player or tape deck may not be available For details about functions refer to the operating instructions of each component AX5103 G 2007 8 174 43PMsle 2 8 L 2 mr 12 Z m REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE 30 NZ KZ e Use the remote control unit within a range of about 7 meters 23 feet and angles of up to 30 degrees aiming at the remote sensor LOADING BATTERIES Remove the cover Load two batteries matching the polarity
12. he equipment Caution regarding placement Except for U S A and Canada To maintain proper ventilation be sure to leave a space around the unit from the largest outer dimensions including projections equal to or greater than shown below Left and right panels 5 cm Rear panel 10 cm Top panel 20 cm 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 NOTE ON RECYCLING in accordance with the local recycling regulations regulations concerning chemical waste WEEE directive except batteries This product and the accessories packed together constitute the applicable product according to the This product s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused Please dispose of any materials When discarding the unit comply with local rules or regulations Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local ENGLISH AX5103 G 2007 8 174 43P Ms 4 2 L 2 pr Oo Z m READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT FOR U S A AND CANADA 0 ccccceee 120 V FOR YOUR SAFETY Units shipped to the U S A and Canada are designed for operation on 120 Volts AC only Observe all safety precaution for use of a polarized AC plug However some products may be supplied with a non polarized plug CAUTION
13. hout notice for improvements ENGLISH
14. on first make the DIGI LINK connections ENGLISH SPEAKER SELECTOR A B BUTTONS POWER BUTTON In the standby mode press this button to enter the operating or the standby mode exe oe SPEAKER PHONO 11 INPUT SELECTOR BUTTONS Oe IC IO 13 TAPE1 MD Q C JO TAPE2 M c DC DC IC D c OOO PRESET SCAN BUTTON For scanning preset stations in sequence in tuner mode NUMERIC BUTTONS For selecting preset stations in tuner mode For selecting a track in CD mode m MUTE BUTTON Press this button to temporarily mute SLEEP P SCAN TUNER the so nd A und Cc C CI Press again to resume the previous SLEEP BUTTON r Sa TI DIMMER _ MUTE sound level When the Sherwood components including tuner such as TX 5090C are made DIGI LINK III connections the sleep timer of DIMMER BUTTON OOQOnr Sherwood tuner allows the system to continue TIC D C C Cc th Each time this button is pressed _ operating for a specified period of time before EEE one the brightness of all fluorescent displays of Sherwood components connected by automatically shutting off e Each time this button is pressed the sleep C 1 gt DG C E gt the DIGI LINK III changes together time on Sherwood tuner changes as follows I co as follows ON dim OFF Sh
15. ous combinations Connect your main speakers to the SPEAKER A terminals and use the SPEAKER B terminals for the remote pair located elsewhere in your home e Never short circuit the and speaker cords e Be sure to connect speakers firmly and correctly according to the channel left and right and the polarity and Note For safe amplifier operation use the speakers with impedance of over 8Q when you use either SPEAKER A or B terminals and use the speakers with impedance of over 16Q when you use both SPEAKER A and B terminals mSWITCHED AC OUTLET e This outlet is switched on power on mode and off standby mode according to power control as follows Maximum total capacity is 100 W 0 43A m Standby mode switched AC outlet off Power on mode switched AC outlet on ENGLISH AX5103 G 2007 8 174 43PMsle 2 6 L 2 mr Z m Front Panel Controls Sherwood STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER AX 5103 REMOTE ENR POWER SWITCH Press this switch to enter the power off or the standby mode STANDBY INDICATOR In the standby mode this indicator lights up SPEAKER SELECTOR A B BUTTONS INDICATORS Press the button to switch the desired speakers on or off INPUT SELECTOR BUTTONS INDICATORS Press the button to select the desired input source e When the TA
16. recording source except for TAPE 2 MONITOR E a E E or Start recording on the tape deck or the MD recorder connected to TAPE 1 MD Set the TAPE 2 MONITOR button to on a TAPE 2 MONITOR h Start play on the desired input Stat recording on the tape deck connected to TAPE 2 MONITOR Start play on the desired input e When the TAPE 1 MD is selected as recording sources dubbing will start from TAPE 1 MD to TAPE 2 MONITOR e It is not possible to dub from TAPE 2 MONITOR to TAPE 1 MD e For tape monitor function refer to TAPE MONITOR function on page 10 ENGLISH AX5103 G 2007 8 174 43P Mas 4 12 L 2 mr 12 Z m Troubleshooting Guide If your unit should not perform as expected consult the table below to see if the problem can be corrected before seeking help from your dealer or our service organization e Both SPEAKER SELECTOR A and B buttons are set to off e The volume is adjusted too low e The MUTE button on the remote control is pressed to ON e Incorrect selection of input source e Incorrect connections between the components PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY No power e The AC input cord is disconnected e Connect the cord securely e Poor connection at AC wall outlet or the outlet e Check the outlet using a lamp or is inactive another appliance No sound e Speaker cords ar
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