A-965

7-CH Power Amplifier

 Introduction
READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT
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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.
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
CAUTION ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO presence of important operating and
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO literature accompanying the appliance.
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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 pracitcal.

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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Units shipped to the U.S.A and Canada are designed for operation on 120 V AC only.
Safety precaution with use of a polarized AC plug.
However, some products may be supplied with a nonpolarized plug.
U.S.A : To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully
CANADA 120 V
CAUTION insert.
: Pour éviter chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la
ATTENTION fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’ au
fond.

• Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack.
• Keep the set free from moisture, water, and dust.
• Do not let foreign objects in the set.
• Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.
• Unplug the power cord when not using the set for long periods of time.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in contact with the set.
• Never disassemble or modify the set in any way.

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 SAFETY INSTRUCTION

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1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
be read before the product is operated. connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
2. Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions should grounding electrode. See Figure 1.
be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating Figure 1
instructions should be adhered to. Example of antenna grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 ANTENNA
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be LEAD IN
WIRE
followed.
GROUND
5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. CLAMP

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
ANTENNA
cleaning. DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. ELECTRIC
SERVICE
7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in GROUND CLAMPS

a wet basement, or near a swimming pool; and the like. POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
8. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with
a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the 15. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick lightning and power-line surges.
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces 16. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in
may cause the product and cart combination the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power
to overturn. circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
10. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken
cabinet are provided for ventilation and to to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with
ensure reliable operation of the product and them might be fatal.
to protect it from overheating, and these 17. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
openings must not be blocked or covered. PORTABLE CART WARNING integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire
The openings should never be blocked by or electric shock.
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. 18. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
11. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the 19. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate 20. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product form the wall
from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
instructions. following conditions:
12. Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug d) If the product does not operate normally by following the
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. of other controls may result in damage and will often require
Alternate Warnings - This product is equipped with a three-wire extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third(grounding) pin. This plug its normal operation.
will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. this is a safety e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the indicates a need for service.
safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. 21. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be
13. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the shock, or other hazards.
product. 22. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
system is grounded so as to provide some protection against 23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with 24. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources
regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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 CONTENTS
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Introduction
READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT | 2

System Connections | 5
VARIOUS CONNECTIONS OF SPEAKER CORDS | 7
SPEAKER PLACEMENT | 8

Front Panel Controls | 9

Operations | 9

Troubleshooting Guide | 10

Specifications | 11

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System Connections
• Please be certain that this unit is unplugged from the AC outlet before making any connections.
• Be sure to observe the color coding when connecting the pre amplifier and speakers to this unit.
• Make connections firmly and correctly. If not, poor connections can cause loss of sound, noise or damage to the unit.

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• For connections between this unit and the Sherwood compatible pre amplifier such as P-965, refer to the system connections
in the operating instructions of that.

Notes:
• Do not place other equipment on top of this unit so that the radiated heat can be properly dispersed.
• When installing in racks, etc., leave more than 30 cm(12˝) of space at the top.

SER. NO.

MODEL NO. A-965

7-CH POWER AMPLIFIER
MADE IN KOREA
DESIGNED IN USA

INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT

SURROUND SURROUND
FRONT RIGHT BACK RIGHT SURROUND SURROUND BACK LEFT FRONT LEFT(4-8 )
(4-8 ) CENTER(4-8 ) LEFT(4-8 )
(4-8 ) RIGHT(4-8 ) (4-8 )

1. DC TRIGGER IN
In case that this unit is connected to Sherwood pre amplifier Sherwood pre amplifier P-965
P-965, connect this jack to the “1” jack of DC TRIGGER
OUTs of P-965 directly for system power control.
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(For details, refer to the operating instructions of P-965.) 2
DC TRIGGER OUT
Note:
• When making DC TRIGGER connection, you should use
the stereo mini cord supplied with this unit, not a mono mini
cord.

2. GROUND TERMINAL
If necessary, connect this terminal to the “GND” of other
component.

3. AC INLET
Plug the supplied AC input cord into this AC INLET and then
into the wall AC outlet.
Note: To a wall AC outlet.
• Do not use an AC input cord other than the one supplied
with this unit. The AC input cord supplied is designed for use
with this unit and should not be used with any other device.

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 4. CHANEL INPUTs and SPEAKER TERMINALs
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Pre amplifier

Front right pre out

Front left pre out

Surround back

Surround back
Center pre out
right pre out

Surround right

left pre out

left pre out
Surround
pre out

Front right INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT Front left

SURROUND SURROUND
FRONT RIGHT BACK RIGHT SURROUND SURROUND BACK LEFT FRONT LEFT(4-8 )
(4-8 ) CENTER(4-8 ) LEFT(4-8 )
(4-8 ) RIGHT(4-8 ) (4-8 )

Center

Surround Surround
right left

Surround Surround
back right back left

• Be sure to connect speakers firmly and correctly according to the channel (left and right) and the polarity(+ and -).
If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is
incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.
• Only when enjoying either 6.1 or 7.1 channel surround playback, connect either the surround back left speaker only or both of
surround back speakers.
• To emphasize the deep bass sounds, connect a powered subwoofer to the pre amplifier such as Sherwood P-965 not to this
power amplifier. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the pre amplifier.)
• For installing the speakers, refer to “VARIOUS CONNECTIONS OF SPEAKER CORDS” on page 7 and “SPEAKER
PLACEMENT” on page 8.
• After installing the speakers, first adjust the speaker settings on your pre amplifier according to your environment and speaker
layout.(For details, refer to the operating instructions of the pre amplifier.)

CAUTION
• Be sure to use the speakers with the impedance of 4~8Ω.
• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or any metal part of this unit.
This could damage this unit and / or the speakers.

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VARIOUS CONNECTIONS OF SPEAKER CORDS

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General connection using the bare Connection using the spade plugs
cords

1. Carefully strip about 10 mm(3/8˝) of insulation and 1. Loosen the knob and insert the spade plug.
twist the wire tip.

2. Loosen the knob and insert the wire.

2. Tighten the knob to fix.

3. Tighten the knob to fix the wire in place.

Connection using the banana plugs

1. Tighten the knob. 2. Insert the plug fully into the hole on the knob.

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 SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Ideal speaker placement varies depending on the size of your room

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and the wall coverings, etc. The typical example of speaker

placement and recommendations are as follows :

Front left and right speakers and center speaker

• Place the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with TV or
monitor screen as possible.
• Place the center speaker between the front left and right speakers
and no further from the listening position than the front speakers.
• Place each speaker so that sound is aimed at the location of the
listener’s ears when at the main listening position.

Surround left and right speakers

• Place the surround speakers approximately 1 meter(40 inches)
above the ear level of a seated listener on the direct left and right of
them or slightly behind.

Surround back left and right speakers

• Place the surround back speakers at the back facing the front at a 1. TV or screen 7. Surround right speaker
narrower distance than the front speakers. 2. Front left speaker 8. Surround back left speaker
• When using a single surround back speaker, place it at the rear 3. Subwoofer 9. Surround back right speaker
center facing the front at a slightly higher position(0 to 10 inches) 4. Center speaker 10. Surround back center speaker
than the surround speakers. 5. Front right speaker 11. Listeing position
• We recommend installing the surround back speaker at a slightly 6. Surround left speaker
downward facing angle. This effectively prevents the surround back
channel signals from reflecting off the TV or screen at the front
center, resulting in interference and making the sense of movement
Surround speaker Surround back
from the front to the back less sharp.
speaker
Point slightly
Subwoofer Front speaker downward
• The subwoofer reproduces powerful deep bass sounds.
Place a subwoofer anywhere in the front as desired.
60 to 90 cm
Notes :
• When using a conventional TV , to avoid interference with the TV
picture, use only magnetically shielded front left and right and center
speakers.
• To obtain the best surround effects, the speakers except the
subwoofer should be full range speakers.

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Front Panel Controls

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W R A S
WIDE RANGE AMPLIFIER STAGE

STANDBY BUTTON/INDICATOR POWER SWITCH

Operations

To enter the standby mode. In the standby mode, turn the power on.

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• The STANDBY button lights up in amber. This

means that the unit is connected to an AC outlet and a
small amount of current is retained to support • The STANDBY button lights up in blue, the unit
operation readiness. turns on and enters the operating mode. Sound can
• To switch the power off, push the POWER switch be heard from the speakers in a few seconds.
again. Then the power is cut off and the STANDBY
button goes off.

In the operating mode, to enter the

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Note on system power control
standby mode. If the DC TRIGGER connection is made between this
unit and Sherwood pre amplifier P-965, this unit will
be switched between the standby mode and the
operating mode automatically each time P-965 is
switched between these modes.
(For details, refer to the operating instructions of P-
965.)
• The STANDBY button lights up in amber.

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 Troubleshooting Guide
If a fault occurs, run through the table below before taking your unit for repair.
If the fault persists, attempt to solve it by switching the unit off and on again. If this fails to resolve the situation, consult your
dealer. Under no circumstances should you repair the unit yourself as this could invalidate the warranty!
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

No power • The AC input cord is disconnected. • Connect the cord securely.
• Poor connection at AC wall outlet or the outlet • Check the outlet using a lamp or another
is inactive. appliance.

No sound • Speaker cords are disconnected. • Check the speaker connections.

• Incorrect connections between the • Make connections correctly.
components.
• Incorrect operation of the pre amplifier. • Check the functions of the pre amplifier and
operate correctly.

No sound from one channel • Speaker cords are connected incorrectly or • Check the speaker connections and
incompletely. reconnect them.
• Incorrect connections between the components. • Make connections correctly.
• Defective speaker. • Check the speaker and repair it or replace by
new one.

Excessive hum at normal • The hum is induced from other components. • Place the power amplifier away from the pre
volume level amplifier and the record player.
• Defective connection cords. • Replace by new ones.

Distorted sound • The power amplifier overdriven. • Decrease the volume on the pre amplifier.
• Too low impedance speakers are connected. • Check the speakers and use the speakers
with the impedance of 4~8Ω.

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Specifications
• Amplifier Section
Power output, stereo mode, 8 Ω, THD 0.02 %, 1 kHz | 2 125 W

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4 Ω, THD 0.02 %, 1 kHz | 2 170 W
7-CH mode(full channel driven), 8 Ω, THD 0.02 %, 1 kHz | 7 100 W
4 Ω, THD 0.02 %, 1 kHz | 7 150 W
7-CH mode(only channel driven), 8 Ω, THD 0.02 %, 1 kHz | 130 W/CH
4 Ω, THD 0.02 %, 1 kHz | 200 W/CH
Total harmonic distortion, 8 Ω, 125 W, 1 kHz | 0.02 %
Intermodulation distortion
60 Hz : 7 kHz= 4 : 1 SMPTE, 8 Ω, 125 W | 0.01 %
Input sensitivity, 47 kΩ | 1.0 V
Signal to noise ratio, IHF “A” weighted
100 W, 8 Ω, 0 dB | 115 dB
1 W, 8 Ω, 0 dB | 100 dB
Frequency response, 20 Hz~100 kHz | +0, -1 dB
Damping factor | 100

• General
Power supply | 120 V~60 Hz
Power consumption | 10 A
Dimensions (W H D) | 440 196 450 mm(17-3/8 7-3/4 17-3/4 inches )
Weight (Net) | 32 kg (70.6 Ibs)

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

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 A-965
7-CH Power Amplifier

5707-04746-001-0