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Main board fault. Shorted component/s at its audio output section circuit. Most common fault is with its audio output transistors. If any one of them get shorted [collector to emitter short]; this kind of fault can occur. Check 2SD1510 / 2SB2510 transistor pair at this section circuit for short. If found shorted, check all the other components related to these transistors and make sure that all are good; otherwise, the replaced transistor too will get damaged in no time. If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Pull up older posts. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ Circuit diagrams of many popular brand TVs and other devices are given. Search the site by type in the "brand name" of your device, in the "Search box at the top right of the display window of the Homepage" to get gathered related posts.

You need a cable to from TV sound output to your sherwood TV input.

You can purchase a universal remote at any store with a decent electronics department. If you can't find one there you can try online.

Pull the sherwood power cord from the wall for 20 minutes. On the back of sherwood, check all cables and make sure they are in the correct places. Check speaker wires and make sure they are connected. 1)After 20 minutes, turn power on to sherwood. 2) select an input (radio, cd, etc.) 3) Push play. 4) Turn volume to desired level.

You should be able to use a universal remote that you can purchase at any store with a decent electronics department. You can also try online.

The problem might lie with the TV itself. The optical input might be switched off. You can check if the signal is coming out of the TV. With the optical lead plugged into the TV and the TV on. But not plugged into the Amp. You should see a red light come out of the unconnected end. If you don't see that the socket is switched off at the TV end. It might come under sound in the menu, or options, or digital audio output. Or a combination leading to the other! If you see an option for Dolby Digital, set that to on as well. Some HD TV channels use Dolby, but others don't. It will only come on with certain films and TV shows though, it should switch your receiver to the Dolby setting, just like DVD and Blue Ray discs do.

Hi Its in protection mode .. check your speakers cables first if is all OK then the receiver needs to be serviced the power supply section has a damaged parts or re-soldering the points again , but mostly damaged parts due to age of the device. hope this helps Kind regards M.Mathis

Generally, you put it in the tape in/out connectors.

Yes but you will more than likely have basic control. Unless you get a custom programmable remote. Depends on how much you want to spend. I'm sure Amazon or Ebay will have the factory remote.

Confirm that the audio balance is not set to the left but in the middle! Swap speaker connections to make sure the problem doesn't follow the speaker indicating the wiring to the speaker or speaker is bad. Need to confirm that the input to the selected device is OK. Swap input RCA Red and White connections from the source. If an optical confirm that the source balance if the setting is available is set to middle On many upgrade receivers as this Sherwood there is a test feature that confirms with an audio beep the speaker balance and connections. Look for a "Test" button. Beside swapping the speaker connections left to right swap the speakers between the A and B speakers. See image for connection detail.

Check speaker selection switch. If set properly then perhaps the amplifiers are blown - check for fuses that may be open.