Safety Information READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE FRONT OR BACK COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
FCC Notice 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.
S9/S7 3D Sound Soundbar Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
2 SAFETY INFORMATION 6 GETTING STARTED 6 What's Included 7 Parts Description English Table of Contents 10 INSTALLATION 10 Installing the System 11 Installing the Remote Control Battery 12 CONNECTIONS 12 Subwoofer Connection 12 Connecting to HDMI Components 14 Connecting to Audio Components 15 Connecting the FM Antenna (Only for S9) 15 Power Connection 16 OPERATION 16 Listening to Your System 18 Listening to USB (Only for S9) 20 Listening to FM Radio (Only for S9) 22 Listening
Getting Started What's Included Main unit 6 Remote control (1 ea) Battery (1 ea) HDMI cable (1 ea) Power adapter (1 ea) FM antenna (1 ea) (Only for S9) User manual (1 ea)
Getting Started English Parts Description Front Panel 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 Sherwood BRAND 3 Power Button Press to turn the main unit on or turn off to standby mode. Display Panel Displays the current status of the main unit. 4 Volume Controller Adjusts the volume level. Input Selector Rotate to select an input source for playback. 5 USB Port (Only for S9) Connects a USB device.
S9/S7 3D Sound Soundbar Rear Panel 1 7 6 5 2 3 4 1 HDMI OUT See page 12. 5 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 1/2 See page 12. 2 HDMI IN 1/2/3 See page 12. 6 AUX IN R/L See page 14. 3 DC IN See page 15. 7 OPTICAL IN See page 14. 4 FM TUNER (Only for S9) See page 15.
Getting Started 1 SETUP Enters or exits the system setup menu. 1 11 2 SURROUND Selects surround mode. 2 10 3 DISPLAY Displays the current status of the main unit. 3 9 4 MUTE Mutes or activates the sound. 5 ( USB ) Starts or pauses playback. 4 5 8 English Remote Control SEARCH.M ( FM TUNER ) Searches FM tuner stations. ( USB ) Stops playback. 7 MO/ST ( FM TUNER ) Toggles between FM stereo and mono modes. 6 / ( USB ) Skips to the next or returns to the previous file or track.
Installation Installing the System To Install on a shelf You can install the main unit on a shelf. Place the main unit at a height close to ear-level in the listening area. When installing the main unit, use a stable surface to avoid accidents or injury. To Install on a Wall You can install the main unit on the wall. Before installation, see "CONNECTIONS" on page 12 and complete the wiring connections.
Installation 1 Press inward to release the lock (1), and at the same time, slide the battery holder out of the remote control with your fingernail (2). 2 Place the "+" (top) side of the battery down into the battery holder. 3 Push the battery holder back into its original position. English Installing the Remote Control Battery •• If the battery is placed incorrectly, it can cause explosion. •• Use only one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.
Connections Subwoofer Connection You can enjoy deep bass sounds by connecting an active subwoofer. Connecting to HDMI Components With HDMI, you can easily enjoy high quality sounds and images. The main unit plays audio from HDMI compatible products while also passing on the video signal to a HDMIconnected TV. 1 2 Active Subwoofer •• Do not place objects behind the subwoofer and block the ventilation ports. •• Signal reception by the subwoofer may be unstable if it is placed too close to the main unit.
Confirming the HDMI control functions To use the HDMI control functions properly, it is recommended to confirm the HDMI control functions usable with each connected component by performing the following operations. 1 Turn on all the components connected with HDMI cables. 2 Turn the TV off to standby mode. •• Confirm that all the components are turned off. 3 With all the components off, start playback of a device (connected with HDMI cable).
S9/S7 3D Sound Soundbar Connecting to Audio Components AUX Connection You can connect your audio devices to the unit and enjoy multichannel surround sound capabilities. •• Ensure the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs are correctly connected. •• To listen to the sound of a connected audio device, select AUX as the input source. •• To listen to TV audio, select TV as the input source. Optical Connection You can connect components equipped with an optical out jack.
Connecting the FM Antenna (Only for S9) You can listen to FM radio by connecting the FM antenna to the FM terminal on the main unit. To strengthen the signal reception, extend the antenna to its full length. Power Connection Make sure to plug in after you have connected all your components to the main unit. Plug the supplied AC input cord into the AC inlet and then into the wall AC outlet. •• The supplied AC adapter is designed exclusively for use with this unit.
Operation Listening to Your System Basic Operation 4 Start playback of the component you selected in step 1. 5 During playback, you can adjust the volume level. •• On the main unit, rotate the volume controller. •• On the remote control, press VOLUME -/+. You can listen to audio by following the basic procedures below. 1 Turn on the connected component. 2 Turn on the main unit. •• On the main unit, press PUSH ON/ STANDBY. •• On the remote control, press ON/ STANDBY .
Selecting Surround Mode This system uses OPSODIS Technology, which generates spatial sound, without having to use walls to reflect the sound. This creates the illusion of three-dimensional acoustics and enables you to experience the film soundtrack and music with a power and intensity not previously achieved. However, the options available will depend on the type of source you’re listening to. The following modes provide basic surround sound for stereo and multichannel sources.
S9/S7 3D Sound Soundbar Displaying Operation Status 1 Press DISPLAY. Each time the button is pressed, the display mode changes as follows: •• USB Playback file status → Repeat setting → Random setting → Playback file status •• BLUETOOTH Paired device name → Surround mode → Signal input → Volume level → Paired device name •• HDMI HDMI → Surround mode → Signal input → Volume level → HDMI Listening to USB (Only for S9) You can play audio files from a USB device.
Operation 1 To Stop Playback 1 During playback, press . 2 To resume playback, press . To Pause Playback 1 During playback, press . •• Playback will stop at the point where the button is pressed. •• To resume playback from this point, press the button again. To Skip Forward or Backward 1 During playback, press or . •• Each time the button is pressed, a track is skipped forward or backward. During playback, press REPEAT.
S9/S7 3D Sound Soundbar Listening to FM Radio (Only for S9) Auto Tuning 1 Press TUNE + or TUNE - for more than 2 seconds. •• The tuner keeps searching until a station with strong signal strength is found. The display shows the tuned frequency. •• If the station found is not the desired one, simply repeat this operation. •• Stations with weak signal strength are skipped during auto tuning. Auto Presetting 1 Press and hold down ENTER/MEMO for more than 2 seconds.
Manual Presetting Tuning in to Preset Stations 1 Tune in to the desired station with auto or manual tuning. 1 Select FM TUNER as the input source. 2 Press ENTER/MEMO. •• A preset number blinks. 2 Select a desired preset number by pressing PRESET - or PRESET +. 3 Select a desired preset number (1~30) by pressing TUNE + or TUNE -. •• A station has now been stored in the memory. •• A stored station is erased from the memory by storing another station in its place.
S9/S7 3D Sound Soundbar Listening to Music via Bluetooth (Only for S9) 4 Press ENTER/MEMO to display the pin code(0000) on the display panel. 5 Press ENTER/MEMO. "PAIRING" blinks. 6 Search and pair the main unit with your portable device. The name of the main unit is displayed as "Sherwood S9" on your portable device. 7 When the pairing is complete, the paired device name is displayed on the display panel. The main unit uses Bluetooth wireless technology to stream music from your portable devices.
Settings 6 Press 7 Press ENTER/MEMO to confirm. •• To return to the previous menu, press . •• To exit the menu, press SETUP again. or to set a value. English Setting the System You can set additional sound settings. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Press or to select 1 SYSTEM SET or 2 HDMI SET. 3 Press ENTER/MEMO to confirm. 4 Press 5 Press ENTER/MEMO to confirm the selected setting. to select an option.
S9/S7 3D Sound Soundbar * Default settings are shown in bold below. Setting Option Descriptions 6hr STANDBY (Auto Standby) 4hr 2hr Sets the standby time for the system. OFF DRC(Dynamic Range Control) 1 SYSTEM SET OFF ON Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks optimized for Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD (You may need to use this feature when listening to surround sound at low volumes.).
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting servicing. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest authorized dealer or authorized independent company. If the unit does not operate normally due to external influence such as static electricity, disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions. GENERAL Problem Remedy The power does not turn on.
S9/S7 3D Sound Soundbar HDMI Symptom Remedy No picture or sound. •• If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor, consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for support. No picture. •• Depending on the output settings of the source component, the video format may not be displayed. Change the output settings of the source, or connect your source component directly to TV using the component or composite video jacks.
Specifications Rated power output Front Tweeter High/Low Front Woofer English Amplifier 25 W per channel (6 Ω, 1 %) Input/Output HDMI terminal Input Output Audio input HDMI INPUT x 3 HDMI OUTPUT 1 (ARC) AUX (Analog), Optical x1 (Digital) Speaker Woofer Type Impedance Tweeter Low Type Impedance Tweeter High Type Impedance 5" Cone Type 6Ω 1" Dome Type 6Ω 0.
Trademarks and Licenses This system incorporates a sophisticated Digital Signal Processor that allows you to create optimum sound quality and sound atmosphere in your personal Home Theater. DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround (also called simply DTS) supports up to 5.1 discrete channels and uses less compression for high fidelity reproduction. Use it with DVDs and CDs bearing the DTS logo. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S.
A R About HDMI 13 Auto Presetting 20 AUX Connection 14 Rear Panel 8 Remote Control 9 B Basic Operation 16 Bluetooth 22 C Connecting to HDMI Components 12 D Displaying the Operation Status 18 DOLBY Digital 17 DTS 17 English Index S Setting the System 23 STEREO 17 Subwoofer Connection 12 Surround Mode 17 T Tuning 21 Number 3D STEREO 17 3D SURROUND 17 F FM Antenna 15 FM Radio 20 Front Panel 7 I Installing the Remote Control Battery 11 Installing the System 10 L Listening to USB 18 M Manual Prese