Sherwood RV-4050R compatible with new gear?

Given that the Sherwood is a basic stereo/Dolby Pro Logic receiver, and that we have had sources where digital audio (coax and optical) are the standard for Dolby Digital and DTS for well over 15 years, and that HDMI is established now as the de facto standard for AV connections on many home AV products.... perhaps it's time to retire the Sherwood and look for something new.

Entry level price points for new, fully spec'd, AV receivers capable of dealing with HD audio, DD, DTS, Dolby ProLogiic- and ProLogic II have never been cheaper.

Sherwood is still a good brand. It has been joined by Yamaha ( RX-V377BL); Sony (STRDH750); Denon (AVR-S500BT) and Pioneer (VSX-524-K) at the entry-level price point of $249. In real terms these are probably a fraction of what you paid for the Sherwood all those years ago.
Another option is used equipment. There are some really good pre-HDMI AV receivers from Denon, Yahama and Pioneer available in the used market.

Try this site Alida,
71results in Stereo Receivers

Visit this site to download the manual.

internal fuse....open and replace

Sherwood's site has a manual for the model RV-4060 (click here to download) but not for the 4050. You might find it similar enough to help you. Otherwise you can try a Google search for generic Dolby surround connections. It's usually pretty straightforward. Connect the audio out from your source (TV, DVD player, etc.) to the receiver. Connect the surround channel speakers to the appropriate rear panel jacks. Fire up a source you know has Dolby encoding, turn on receiver's Dolby processing from the front panel, and experiment with the different modes to hear what you get. Just remember you can't break anything just by pressing buttons.

try putting an amp between the 2

Try these simple trick to find out yor remote control working or not....
Point the remote control towards the Camera of a Mobile Camera phone,with the camera on. While pressing remote, we can see a light (Infra Red) coming from its IR LED through the Mobile Camera if the Remote is working.
If the remote is OK, then the problem with the Remote Sensor or related components of the receiver.

I did solve the problem with the Sherwood receiver R6036-R
The problem was a broken solder Trace towards the power cord on the powersupply board.

Thanks for your concern

Try this link:

http://www.sherwoodusa.com/cc_manuals.html

I didn't see the RV-5050R on the website, but you might try
the RV-4060 manual. It is the same series at least

Mike