Technics SC-EH680, SC-EH780, SC-EH580 User Manual

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System Component

Operating Instructions

Model No. SC-EH780

SC-EH680 SC-EH580

SLEEP

PROGRAM

CANCEL

SLEEP

PROGRAM

CANCEL

DISC

j/-/--

56 4

890

890 7

PRO LOGIC

SUPER SRND

PRO LOGIC

SUPER SRND TEST

TEST

3D AI

AV EFFECT

CH SELECT

AV EFFECT

CH SELECT

SUPER

DIGITAL

DIGITAL SOUND EQ

SOUND EQ

S.WOOFER

TAPE/

VCR/AUX/

TUNER/

VCR/AUX/

TUNER/

BAND

6CH INPUT

DECK 1/2

6CH INPUT

DECK 1/2

¤»

⁄/g

MUTING

VOLUME

∂

The illustration shows SC-EH780 for the United Kingdom and Eastern Europe.

EB EP EE GN

Note

“EB” on the outer packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

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Dear customer

Supplied accessories

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. These operating instructions are applicable to the following systems. These operating instructions, however, fundamentally explain the operation of system SC-EH780.

[EH780]: indicates a function which can be enjoyed with SC-EH780 only.

[EH680]: indicates a function which can be enjoyed with SC-EH680 only.

[EH580]: indicates a function which can be enjoyed with SC-EH580 only.

System

Sound processor

Before use

Tuner / amplifier

CD changer

CD player

Cassette deck

Speakers Center

Front

Surround

SC-EH780

SH-EH780 SA-EH780 SL-EH780

— RS-DV280 SB-DV280

SB-PC95 SB-PS95

SC-EH680

SH-EH680 SA-EH680

— SL-EH680 RS-DV280 SB-EH680

SB-PC94 SB-PS95

SC-EH580

SH-EH580 SA-EH580

SL-EH680 RS-DV280 SB-EH580

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

¸ AC mains lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc.

For the United Kingdom For Australia and N.Z. (RJA0053-3X) (RJA0035-2X)

For Eastern Europe (RJA0019-2X)

—

Note

The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not

— —

use it with other equipment.

¸ Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc.

[EH780] for the United Kingdom [EH780] for Australia and N.Z. and Eastern Europe (EUR7702060) (EUR7702050)

[EH680] [EH580]

(EUR7702170) (EUR7702070)

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CD changer or CD player (Back of product)

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

DANGER

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE

ADVARSEL

ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING. AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA

VARO!

NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN. OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH

VARNING

SPÄRREN ÄR URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES OG SIKKERHEDSLÅS

ADVARSEL

BRYTES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN. UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET.

VORSICHT

NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

(Inside of product)

¸ Remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 pcs.

¸ FM indoor antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc.

For the United Kingdom For Australia and N.Z. and Eastern Europe (RSA0006-J) (RSA0007)

¸ AM loop antenna set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 set

(RSA0022-L)

¸ Speaker leads

(REE1057) . . . . . 2 pcs. (REE0853) . . . . . . . . . . 2 pcs.

[EH780] [EH580]

(Red/Black) (Gray/Blue)

¸ Antenna plug adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc.

Only for the United Kingdom (SJP9009)

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Table of contents

Safety precautions

Before use

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Simple set-up and play

Locating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Speaker leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Flat cables and AC mains lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Listening to a CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Control guide and preparatory steps

Front panel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Turning DEMO off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Basic operations

CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

The radio: manual tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

The radio: preset tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Cassette tapes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Changing sound field and quality

Boosting the super woofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using the super sound equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Changing sound field and quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using the acoustic image equalizer (AI EQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using the manual equalizer (M.EQ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Enjoying surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

6CH DISCRETE INPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

DOLBY PRO LOGIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

SUPER SURROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Surround effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life.

Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to avoid distortion and unwanted acoustical effects.

Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Voltage

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire.

Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC mains lead can cause electric shock.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction.

Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer.

Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it is not to be used for a long time.

Before use

Recording operations

Before recording (Deck 2 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Recording CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Recording the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Tape-to-tape recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Timer operations and convenient functions

Using the timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Changing the sound range display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Muting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Enjoying karaoke

(For Australia and N.Z.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

External unit connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Optional antenna connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

References

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Cassette tape selection and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION!

³DO NOT INSTALL, OR PLACE THIS UNIT, IN A

BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

³DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION

OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

³DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES,

SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

³DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTAL-

LY FRIENDLY MANNER.

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Caution for AC Mains Lead

(For United Kingdom)

(“EB” area code model only)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains

plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that

Before use

the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark m or the BSI mark o on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL n OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

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Figure B

Fuse cover

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A

Fuse (5 ampere)

Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

Simple set-up and play

STEP

Locating

Components

CD changer or CD player

Cassette deck Tuner/amplifier

Note

Do not put the CD changer or CD player on the top of the tuner/amplifier. Heat can damage your CDs.

Sound processor

Tuner/amplifier

CD changer or CD player

Cassette deck

The illustrations show SC-EH780 for the United Kingdom and Eastern Europe.

Speakers

Optimum location

Distance: A=B=C=D=E

Front speaker (left) Front speaker (right)

[EH780] [EH680] Center speaker

[EH780] [EH680] Surround speaker (left)

Use only the supplied speakers.

Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be negatively affected.

[EH780] [EH680] Surround speaker (right)

Simple set-up and play

Caution

³Use the speakers only with the recommended system.

Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if you experience a sudden change in performance.

³Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using methods

other than those described in this manual.

If irregular colouring occurs on your television

These speakers are designed to be used close to a television, but the picture may be affected with some televisions and set-up combinations.

If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes.

The television’s demagnetizing function should correct the problem. If it persists, move the speakers further away from the television.

Front speakers

Left and right front speakers are exactly same.

Surround speakers

Place either side of the listening position, or slightly to the rear, about 1 meter higher than ear level with the Technics logo facing toward the listening position. The effect varies with the type of music and the music source.

If you are unable to position the surround speakers as recommended

You can put them near the front speakers and still achieve a surroundlike effect (á page 26, VIRTUAL REAR SURROUND).

Attaching to a wall

Set the speaker onto screws and slide through bracket to lock into position.

70 mm

30–35 mm

Ø7.5–9.5 mm

7–9 mm

Note

The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 5 kC per screw.

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Simple set-up and play

STEP

Speaker leads

The illustrations show SC-EH780 for the United Kingdom and Eastern Europe. Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other connections are complete.

[EH780] [EH680]

Surround and center speakers

Right

Simple set-up and play

Surround speaker (right)

Center speaker

CENTER

Surround speaker (left)

SURROUND

Left

Front speaker

Connect the leads to the terminals of the same colour. LF and HF stand for low frequency and high frequency.

Connect the left (L) side in the same way.

Note

³Never short-circuit positive (r) and nega-

tive (s) speaker wires.

³Be sure to connect only positive (red or

grey) wires to positive (r) terminals and negative (black or blue) wires to negative (s) terminals.

Incorrect connection can damage the speakers.

Twist the vinyl tip and pull off.

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Speaker side Tuner/amplifier side

[EH780] [EH580]

Blue

Black

[EH680]

Black

Grey

Red

Black

Grey

Blue

Red

[EH780] [EH580]

Black

Blue

[EH680]

Red

Black

Red

(6™)

Grey

HF LF HF

(6™)

(8™)

(6™)

(8™)(6™)

Black

Grey

Blue

Red

Black

Red

STEP

Antennas

FM indoor antenna

Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best.

Adhesive tape

AM indoor antenna

Twist the vinyl tip and pull off.

For Australia and N.Z.

Twist the vinyl tip and pull off.

Simple set-up and play

Keep loose antenna cord away from other wires and cords.

STEP

Flat cables

Keep the cables as flat as possible against the back of the unit. Connect the connectors to the terminals of the same colour. Incorrect connection can damage the unit.

AC mains lead

(For the United Kingdom only) BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4 BEFORE CONNECTION.

Flat cables and AC mains lead

Connecting Disconnecting

To household mains socket

Insertion of connector

Even when the connector is perfectly inserted, depending on the type of inlet used, the front part of the connector may jut out as shown in the drawing. However there is no problem using the unit.

For your reference:

Information you enter into the unit’s memory, except for time, remains intact for up to two weeks after the mains lead is disconnected.

Appliance inlet

Connector

Approx. 6 mm

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Simple set-up and play —

[EH780]

Press DIRECT OPEN [DISC1] – [DISC5] and insert a CD.

Label must face upward.

DISC

Simple set-up and play

Listening to a CD —

Press [ê/I] to turn the unit on.

Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to load the other trays. Displayed when the unit is in CD mode.

DISC

Disc number Total playing timeTotal number

of tracks

To stop the disc

Press [º].

To pause play

Press [;] during play. The “!” indicator flashes. Press [;] or [!] to resume play.

Note

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You can not change CDs in other trays while a disc is playing.

Press [!] to start play.

Play starts from the first track on the disc in the play position and finishes at the end of the last track on the final disc (see below). You can start play from another disc by pressing [DISC, 1–5].

DISC

Track number Elapsed play time

Final disc

For example, if play starts from disc 4, disc 3 will be the final disc. Order of progression: Disc 4>5>1>2>3

Play position

³The disc in the play position is ready to play immediately when you

press [!].

³“NO DISC” is displayed when a disc isn’t in the play position.

Adjust the volume.

-- dB MIN

0 dB MAX

[EH680] [EH580]

The illustration shows SC-EH580 for the United Kingdom and Eastern Europe.

Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] and insert a CD.

Label must face upward.

Press [ê/I] to turn the unit on.

Simple set-up and play

Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray.

Displayed when the unit is in CD mode.

Total playing timeTotal number of tracks

Press [!] to start play.

Track number Elapsed play

To stop the disc

Press [º].

To pause play

Press [;] during play. The “!” indicator flashes. Press [;] or [!] to resume play.

time

“NO DISC” is displayed when a disc isn’t in the player.

Adjust the volume.

-- dB MIN

0 dB MAX

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EH780

1 2 345 6 7 8 9

PLAY/FREC

CLOCK/

Í/I

TIMER

PHONES

<=>

INPUT SELECTOR TUNER/BAND

FM AUTO/

6CH

sDEMO

MONO

DISCRETE INPUT

TUNING

TUNING MODE SET KARAOKE ECHO

EH680

12345678

PLAY/FREC

CLOCK/

TIMER

PHONES

sDEMO

FM AUTO/

MONO

TUNING MODE SET

INPUT SELECTOR TUNER/BAND

TUNING

EH580

12345678 9

PLAY/FREC

CLOCK/

TIMER

Control guide and preparatory steps

PHONES

sDEMO

FM AUTO/

MONO

TUNING MODE SET

INPUT SELECTOR TUNER/BAND

TUNING

EH780

DISC

RANDOM

REPEAT

DISC 1DISC

EDIT

RDS

DISP MODE

RDS

DISP MODE

DIRECT OPEN

DISC 3DISC 4DISC

PTYPS

DIGITAL

S.WOOFER

DOWN

MIC

MUTING

DOWN

DIGITAL

S.WOOFER

DOWN

OPEN/CLOSE

∫

Front panel controls

Tuner/amplifier

;

VOLUME

MIC VOL

MIN MAX

;

VOLUME

;

VOLUME

5/9

;

1 Standby/on switch (ê/I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

2 Standby indicator (ê)

When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on.

3 Play timer/record timer button and indicator

(.PLAY/.REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 32

4 Clock/timer button (CLOCK/TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 31, 32

5 Demo button (–DEMO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

6 FM mode button (FM AUTO/MONO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

7 Source input button (INPUT SELECTOR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

8 Tuner/band button (TUNER/BAND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

9 [EH780] [EH580]

Digital super woofer button and indicator

(DIGITAL S.WOOFER). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

: [EH680]

Muting button and indicator (MUTING) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

; Volume control (VOLUME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

< Headphone jack (PHONES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

= Tuning mode button (TUNING MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

> Set button (SET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 18

? Tuning buttons (X, W TUNING) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 17

@ [EH780]

6ch discrete input button (6CH DISCRETE INPUT) . . . . . . . . . . 24

A [EH780\for\the\United\Kingdom\and\Eastern\Europe\

]EH680]

[EH580\for\areas\except\the\United\Kingdom]

RDS display mode button (RDS, PS–DISP MODE–PTY) . . . . . . 17

[EH780\for\Australia\and\N.Z.\

B Karaoke and echo buttons (KARAOKE, ECHO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

C Microphone jacks (1–MIC– 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

D Microphone volume control (MIC VOL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

CD changer/CD player

E Random play button (RANDOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

F Repeat play button (REPEAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

G CD edit button (EDIT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

H Disc tray open/close button (<, OPEN/CLOSE). . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9

I Skip/search buttons (", #) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

J Disc tray

K Stop button (º) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9

L Pause button (;) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9

M Play button and indicator (!) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9

The colour of the indicator depends on the operation taking place. If stopped: orange If playing: green If paused: flashes

[EH780]

N Disc select buttons and indicators (DISC, 1–5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Green: Indicates that the tray is ready to play its CD or to be opened.

O Disc direct open buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

(DIRECT OPEN, DISC 1–DISC 5)

RQT6301

EH680

EH580

RANDOM REPEAT EDIT

OPEN/CLOSE

5/9

∫

;

Front panel controls

Cassette deck

EH680

EH780

EH580

OPEN

]

DISPLAY MODE

]

DISPLAY MODE

COUNTER

RESET

ÎPRO LOGIC

OFF/ON

ÎPRO LOGIC

OFF/ON

DECK 1/2

DISPLAY

WXYZ

SUPER

SURROUND

∫

DOLBY NR

REV MODE TAPE EDIT

[

REC

PAUSE

OPEN

SUPER

3D AI EQ

MULTI JOG

VIRTUAL REAR

SURROUND

MULTI REAR SURROUND

SEAT

POSITION

SUPER

SOUND EQ

CENTER FOCUS

DSP CONTROL

SUPER 3D AI EQ

MULTI

CONTROL

SUPER

SURROUND

CENTER

AI EQ/

SUPER

FOCUS

M.EQ

SOUND EQ

DSP CONTROL

P Deck 1 cassette holder open button (< OPEN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Q Deck 1

R Fast forward/rewind, TPS buttons (6, 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

S Deck 2

T Deck 2 cassette holder open button (< OPEN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

U Counter reset, display buttons

(COUNTER, RESET, DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

V Deck 1/deck 2 select button (DECK 1/2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

W Playback buttons and indicators (", !) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

The colour of the indicators depends on the operation taking place. If stopped, fast forwarding or rewinding: orange If playing or recording: green While carrying out TPS or recording is on standby: flashes

X Stop button (º) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Y Dolby noise reduction button (DOLBY NR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Z Reverse mode button (REV MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

[ Tape edit button (TAPE EDIT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

\ Record pause button (´ REC PAUSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Sound processor

] Display mode button (DISPLAY MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

^ Display

_ Super sound EQ button (SUPER SOUND EQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

[EH780]

` Jog control and joystick (2, 1, 3, 4, MULTI JOG) . . . . . . . . . 20

a Virtual rear surround button and indicator

(VIRTUAL REAR SURROUND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

b Multi rear surround button and indicator

(MULTI REAR SURROUND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

c Seat position button and indicator (SEAT POSITION). . . . . . . . 27

[EH780] [EH680]

d Super 3D AI EQ button (SUPER 3D AI EQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

e DOLBY PRO LOGIC button and indicator

(ëPRO LOGIC, OFF/ON). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

f Super surround button and indicator

(SUPER SURROUND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

g Center focus button and indicator

(CENTER FOCUS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

[EH680]

h AI EQ/Manual EQ button (AI EQ/M. EQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22

[EH680] [EH580]

i Multi control buttons

(2, 1, 3, 4, MULTI CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

j EQ button (EQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

[EH580]

k AI EQ button (AI EQ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

l Manual EQ buttons (M1, M2, M3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

m Flat button (FLAT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Control guide and preparatory steps

]

DISPLAY MODE

SUPER

SOUND EQ

AI EQ

M1 M3M2

MANUAL EQ

FLAT

MULTI

CONTROL

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The illustration shows the remote control for SC-EH780 for Australia and N.Z.

Front panel controls

Remote control

†

{

;

TEST

SUPER

3D AI EQ

CH SELECT

SUPER

SOUND EQ

VCR/AUX/ 6CH INPUT

MUTING

SLEEP

PROGRAM

CANCEL

890

PRO LOGIC

KARAOKE

TAPE/

DECK 1/2

2/;

VOLUME

DISC

L/-/--

SUPER SRND

AV EFFECT

DIGITAL

ECHO

S.WOOFER

TUNER/

BAND

∫

z°

EH680

}

B 8

v w

x y

Buttons such as  function in the same way as the controls on the main unit.

n Sleep timer button (SLEEP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

o Numbered buttons (1–9, 0,M) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

p Cursor buttons (2, 1, 3, 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 26

q Tape select, deck 1/deck 2 select button

(TAPE/DECK 1/2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

r CD pause/tape reverse playback button (2/;) . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 19

s Muting button (MUTING). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

t Program button (PROGRAM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

u Cancel button (CANCEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

v CD button (CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16

w CD play/tape forward playback button (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 19

x CD/tape stop button (º) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 19

y CD skip/search, tape fast forward/rewind buttons

(4, 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 19

[EH780] [EH580]

z EQ button (EQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

[EH780]

{ Input select button (VCR/AUX/6CH INPUT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

| Disc button (DISC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

} AV effect button (AV EFFECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

[EH780] [EH680]

~ Test button (TEST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

 Channel select button (CH SELECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

[EH680]

¡ EQ/AI EQ/Manual button (EQ/AI EQ/M. EQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20–22

[EH680] [EH580]

¢ AUX button (AUX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Control guide and preparatory steps

R6, AA, UM-3

Tuner/amplifier

RQT6301

30x 30x

SLEEP

PROGRAM

CANCEL

DISC

890

The remote control

Batteries

³Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. ³Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Do not;

³mix old and new batteries. ³use different types at the same time. ³heat or expose to flame. ³take apart or short circuit.

/-/--

³attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ³use batteries if the covering has been peeled off. ³keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire. If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer. Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part of your body.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place. Replace if the unit does not respond to the remote control even when held close to the front panel.

Use

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 meters directly in front of the unit.

³Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from dust. ³Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct sunlight,

and the glass doors on cabinets.

Do not;

³put heavy objects on the remote control. ³take the remote control apart. ³spill liquids onto the remote control.

[A] Turning DEMO off

A demonstration of the display is shown if you have not set the clock. You can reduce the power consumed in standby mode by turning the demonstration off.

While the unit is on:

Press and hold [–DEMO] until “NO DEMO” is displayed.

Each time you press and hold the button: NO DEMO (off)bDEMO (on)

sDEMO

DEMO

123

»B Setting the time

This is a 24-hour clock. The example shows how to set the clock for 16:25 (4:25 p.m.).

1 Press [ê/I] to turn the unit on. 2 1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to display “CLOCK”.

Each time you press the button: CLOCK>FPLAY>FREC>Original display

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2 Within 5 seconds

Press [SET].

3 1 Press [TUNING (X or W)] to set the time.

The time display can be changed in one minute units by tapping the buttons, and quickly by holding down the buttons.

2 Press [SET].

The time is set and the original display is restored.

Displaying the clock

Press [CLOCK/TIMER]. The clock is shown for about 5 seconds.

Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.

Control guide and preparatory steps

1 2

CLOCK/

TIMER

SET

H/I

TUNING

RQT6301

8cm CD

12cm CD

Basic operations

CDs

See pages 8 and 9 for basic CD play.

CD selection

»A

Choose discs with this mark (=).

Do not;

³use irregularly shaped discs (>). ³attach extra labels and stickers. ³use discs with labels and stickers that are coming off or with adhesive

exuding from under labels and stickers (?).

³attach scratch-proof covers or any other kind of accessory. ³write anything on the CD. ³clean CDs with liquids. (Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.) ³use CDs printed with label printers available on the market.

To prevent damage

»B

Always observe the following points.

³Load only 1 CD per tray (@). ³Load CDs as shown in figure (A).

An adaptor is not needed with 8 cm CDs (singles).

³Set the system on a flat, level surface. ³Always unload all CDs before moving the system.

Do not;

³set it on top of magazines, inclined surfaces, etc. ³move the system while tray is opening/closing, or when loaded. ³put anything except CDs in trays. ³use cleaning CDs or CDs which are badly warped or cracked.

Skipping and searching through tracks

»C

Skipping tracks

Press [4] (backward), or [5] (forward).

Current position

TwiceOnceTwice

]

Track

[

Once

Track Track

[

]

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4, 5

Searching through tracks

During play

Press and hold [4] (backward), or [5] (forward).

Note

³Skipping is done in the selected order in program play (á page 15). ³You cannot skip to tracks already played in random play

(á page 16).

³You can search only within tracks in program and random play.

Note on CD-R and CD-RW

This unit can play CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized¤ upon completion of recording. It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording. ¤Finalizing is a process that enables CD-R/CD-RW players to play

audio CD-R and CD-RW.

CDs

4 5

PROGRAM

EH780

DISC

∫

SLEEP

PROGRAM

890

PRO LOGIC

SUPER SRND

TEST

3D AI

CH SELECT

SUPER

SOUND EQ

TAPE/

DISC

VCR/AUX/ 6CH INPUT

MUTING

DECK 1/2

2/;

∫

VOLUME

∂

CANCEL

DISC

IL/-/--

AV EFFECT

DIGITAL

S.WOOFER

TUNER/

BAND

CANCEL

2 3

PRGM

Program play

Select up to 24 tracks to play in the order you choose.

Remote control only

Preparation: Press [CD] to put the unit in CD mode.

1 Press [PROGRAM]. 2 [EH780]

1 Press [DISC]. 2 Within 10 seconds or so

Press [1]-[5] to select the disc.

3 Select the track with the numbered buttons.

For tracks numbered 10 and over, press [L/-/--] then the two digits. e.g. To select track 21: [L/-/--]>[2]>[1]

Repeat steps 2 through 3 (SC-EH780) or step 3 (SC-EH680 and SC-EH580) to program the tracks in the required order. The total playing time of the programmed tracks is displayed.

4 Press [1].

All the tracks are played in the selected order.

To cancel

Press [PROGRAM]. “CLEAR” is displayed and all the tracks are canceled.

“FULL” is displayed

If 24 tracks have been programmed.

“––:––” is displayed if;

³total playing time for the tracks is over 99 minutes and 59 seconds. ³a track numbered 25 or over was programmed. ³a disc not in playing position was programmed (SC-EH780).

Tracks can still be programmed and played.

To check the contents of the program

1 Press [CANCEL]. “CANCEL” will light. 2 Press [4] or [5]. Each time you press the button, the

disc numbers (SC-EH780), track numbers and programmed order are displayed.

3 After the playing time appears on the display, press [CANCEL].

“CANCEL” goes out.

To add to the end of the program

Repeat steps 2 and 3 (SC-EH780) or step 3 (SC-EH680 and SC-EH580).

To cancel tracks

Basic operations

L/-/--

890

DISC

Programmed track no.

Programmed order

PRGM

Total playing time

PRGM

1. Press [CANCEL].

A particular track

2. Select the track with [4] or [5] then press [CANCEL].

3. Press [CANCEL] again.

All tracks

Press [PROGRAM] or [º] while stopped.

To program the track you are listening to

Press [PROGRAM]. The program mode engages and the current track is automatically recorded as program No. 1.

RQT6301

EH780

DISC

890

Basic operations

EH780

EH680

EH580

EH780

RANDOM

SLEEP

PROGRAM

CANCEL

IL/-/--

890

SUPER SRND

PRO LOGIC

AV EFFECT

S.WOOFER

TAPE/

TUNER/

DECK 1/2

L/-/--

TEST

3D AI

CH SELECT

SUPER

SOUND EQ

VCR/AUX/ 6CH INPUT

DISC

INPUT SELECTOR

RANDOM REPEAT

EH680

EH580

RANDOM

DISC

DIGITAL

BAND

1 2

CDs

Preparation:Press [CD] on the remote control or [INPUT SELECTOR] on

[EH780]

Starts normal play from a selected track on a selected disc to the last track of the final disc (á page 8).

[EH680] [EH580]

Starts normal play from a selected track to the last track.

Remote control only

the tuner/amplifier to select “CD”.

Direct access play

1 [EH780]

1 Press [DISC]. 2 Within 10 seconds or so

Press [1]-[5] to select the disc.

2 Select the track with the numbered buttons.

For tracks numbered 10 and over, press [L/-/--] then the two digits. e.g. To select track 21: [L/-/--]>[2]>[1]

Random play

[EH780]

Plays the tracks on all discs once each in random order.

[EH680] [EH580]

Plays the tracks once each in random order.

Press [RANDOM].

To cancel

Press [RANDOM]. “RANDOM” goes out.

For your reference:

In the program play mode (á page 15), the programmed tracks are played randomly.

Repeat play

[EH780]

Repeats all tracks on all discs or all programmed tracks.

[EH680] [EH580]

Repeats all tracks or programmed tracks.

Press [REPEAT] before or during play.

To cancel

Press [REPEAT]. “`” goes out.

To repeat only your favourite track(s)

1 Program the track(s) you want (á page 15). 2 Press [REPEAT] and make sure “`” is displayed. 3 Press [!]. Play will start.

EH780 EH580

REPEAT

RQT6301

EH680

DISC

RANDOM

REPEAT

DISC

1 2

DOWN

Í/I

FM AUTO/

TUNER/BAND

TUNING MODE

TUNING

VOLUME

FM AUTO/

MONO

RDS

DISP MODE

PTYPS

231 4

MONO

-- dB MIN

PS-DISP MODE-PTY

RDS

MHz

TUNED

MHz

0 dB MAX

MHz

MONO

RDS PS

The radio: manual tuning

Radio stations can be tuned manually by selecting the station’s frequency or they can be preset into channels to make it easy to tune (á page 18).

Preparation: Press [ê/I] to turn the unit on.

1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select FM or AM.

Each time you press the button: FMbAM

2 Press [TUNING MODE] to select “MANUAL”.

Each time you press the button: MANUALbPRESET

3 Press [TUNING (X or W)] to tune in the desired

broadcast.

If you press and hold [TUNING (X or W)] for a moment, the frequency starts changing automatically. It stops when a station is found. It may also stop if there is outside interference. Press and hold [TUNING (X or W)] again to restart. You can also stop the frequency changing by pressing [TUNING (X or W)].

“TUNED” is displayed when a radio station is tuned. “ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being received.

4 Adjust the volume.

If noise is excessive in FM

»A

Press [FM AUTO/MONO] to display “MONO”.

This mode improves sound quality if reception is weak for some reason but broadcasts are heard in monaural. Press [FM AUTO/MONO] again to cancel the mode. “MONO” goes out. MONO is also canceled if the frequency is changed.

Turn off “MONO” for normal listening. Stereo and monaural broadcasts are automatically played as they are received.

Stations can be preset in monaural. Carry out presetting manually (á page 18).

RDS broadcasting

[EH780\for\the\United\Kingdom\and\Eastern\Europe\

»B

[EH680]

[EH580\for\areas\except\the\United\Kingdom]

This unit can display the text data transmitted by the radio data system (RDS) available in some areas. If the station you are listening to is transmitting RDS signals, “RDS” will light up on the display.

Displaying the text data

Press [PS-DISP MODE] to display a station name. Press [DISP MODE-PTY] to display a program type. Each time you press the button: Frequency displaybPS or PTY display

Note

RDS displays may not be available if reception is poor.

“M.O.R M”=“Middle of the road music”

Basic operations

NEWS AFFAIRS INFO SPORT EDUCATE DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE

PTY displays

VARIED POP M ROCK M M.O.R M LIGHT M CLASSICS OTHER M WEATHER

RDS

FINANCE CHILDREN SOCIAL A RELIGION PHONE IN TRAVEL LEISURE JAZZ

PTY

COUNTRY NATIONAL OLDIES FOLK M DOCUMENT TEST ALARM

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SET

The radio: preset tuning

There are two methods of presetting stations.

2, 4

SETTUNING MODE

MHz

Automatic presetting: The stations the tuner can receive are preset. Manual presetting: You can select the stations to preset and the order

they are preset in.

There are 39 channels available for presetting.

Automatic presetting

Do the following once each for FM and AM.

Preparation: Tune to the frequency presetting is to begin at (á page 17).

Hold down [SET].

Release the button when “AUTO MEMORY” appears. The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order. FM stations are preset into channels 1 to 39, and AM stations are preset into channels 21 to 39. “SET OK” is shown when presetting is complete and the last station to be preset is played. “ERROR” is displayed if the tuner doesn’t receive any stations. Do presetting manually if this happens (see below).

Note

AM stations replace any FM channels that were preset in channels 21 to 39.

Manual presetting

TUNING

SET

Basic operations

TUNER/

BAND

Preset the stations one at a time.

1 Tune to the required station. 2 Press [SET]. 3 Press [TUNING (X or W)] to select a channel. 4 Press [SET].

The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset in that channel.

Selecting channels

SLEEP

PROGRAM

CH SELECT

SOUND EQ

VCR/AUX/ 6CH INPUT

MUTING

CANCEL

DISC

j/-/--

890

PRO LOGIC

SUPER SRND

TEST

3D AI

AV EFFECT

SUPER

DIGITAL

S.WOOFER

TAPE/

TUNER/

DECK 1/2

BAND

¤»

2/;

VOLUME

∂

1 3

Preparation: Press [ê] to turn the unit on.

On the remote control

1 Press [TUNER/BAND]. 2 Press the numbered buttons to select the

channel.

For channels 1 to 9 press the corresponding number. For channels 10 or over press [L/-/--], then the two digits. e.g. To select channel 21: [L/-/--]>[2]>[1]

3 Adjust the volume.

On the main unit

1 Select “PRESET” with [TUNING MODE]. 2 Press [TUNING (X or W)] to select the channel.

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890

∂

j/-/--

VOLUME

Preset channel

Í/I

114

DECK 1 DECK 2

DECK 1/2

∫

Cassette tapes

See page 39 for tape selection.

Preparation: Press [ê/I] to turn the unit on.

1 Press [< OPEN] on deck 1 or deck 2 and insert

the cassette.

Close the holder by hand.

2 Press [DOLBY NR] to select Dolby NR on

(“ëNR” appears) or off.

3 Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode.

Each time you press the button:

b: One side is played. d: Both sides are played. f: Both sides are played 8 times each.

4 Press ["] (reverse side) or [!] (forward side).

Play begins and the indicator changes to green.

5 Adjust the volume.

DOWN

OPEN

DOLBY NR

REV MODE

VOLUME

-- dB MIN

Forward side Tape facing down

Tape direction

0 dB MAX

To stop the tape

Press [º].

[A] To change the deck to be used

Press [DECK 1/2] to select the deck you want to play.

To listen to 2 tapes consecutively

Insert a tape into each deck and select “f”. Both tapes will be played

8 times each.

Finding a place on a tape

»B

To fast-forward and rewind

Press [6] or [5] while the tape is stopped.

To find the beginning of a track (TPS: Tape program sensor)

Press [6] or [5] during play.

Play resumes from the beginning.

Tape direction rewind fast-forward

!65

"56

³Each deck’s play direction is stored in the system’s memory. ³You can fast-forward or rewind the tape while you are playing or recording

a tape in another deck. Press [DECK 1/2] to switch to the deck not playing, and then press [6] or [5]. After the above operation, be sure to press [DECK 1/2] to reselect the deck playing.

Note

TPS may not operate correctly in the following situations: If the interval between tracks is less than 4 seconds. If there is noise between tracks. If there are silent parts within tracks.

Basic operations

DECK 1/2

Dolby noise reduction

Dolby NR reduces “hissing” when playing tapes. It increases the high frequency region when recording and then reduces it in playback. Use the same system during playback and recording. This unit has Dolby B NR which reduces noise to a third. Prerecorded cassettes and equipment marked “ëNR” use Dolby B NR.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

RQT6301

»A Boosting the super woofer

EH780

EH680

EH580

DIGITAL

S.WOOFER

SUPER

SOUND EQ

SUPER

SOUND EQ

SUPER

SOUND EQ

FLAT

DIGITAL

S. WOOFER

MULTI JOG

[EH780] [EH580] Boosting the super woofer adds power to the bass.

Press [DIGITAL S.WOOFER].

The indicator turns green. Each time you press the button: MID (medium)>MAX (high)>cancel (off)

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There is only one level when listening through headphones.

To cancel

Press [DIGITAL S.WOOFER] to turn the indicator off.

»B Using the super sound equalizer

Turning on the super sound equalizer gives you a more powerful sound.

Press [SUPER SOUND EQ].

The indicator turns green.

To cancel

Press [SUPER SOUND EQ] so the indicator turns orange (SC-EH780) or turns off (SC-EH680 and SC-EH580).

Changing sound field and quality

[C] [EH780]

Turn [MULTI JOG] to select a setting.

Each time you turn: HEAVY: Adds punch to rock. CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds. SOFT: For background music HALL: Expands sound to make you feel like you were in a hall. AI-EQ: Adjust sound with the acoustic image equalizer (á page 21). M.EQ: Create your own effects (á page 22). FLAT: Canceled (no effect is added).

EH780 EH580

EH680

SUPER

SOUND EQ

Changing sound field and quality

MULTI JOG

RQT6301

SUPER

SOUND EQ

[D] [EH680]

Press [EQ] to select a setting.

Each time you press the button: HEAVY: Adds punch to rock. CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds. SOFT: For background music HALL: Expands sound to make you feel like you were in a hall. FLAT: Canceled (no effect is added).

[E] [EH580]

Press [EQ] to select a setting.

Each time you press the button: HEAVY: Adds punch to rock. CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds. SOFT: For background music

On the remote control

[EH780] [EH580] Press [EQ].

[EH680] Press [EQ/AI EQ/M.EQ].

To cancel

[EH780] Turn [MULTI JOG] to select “FLAT”.

[EH680] Press [EQ] to select “FLAT”.

[EH580] Press [FLAT].

Note

[EH780] [EH680] Turn off the effect if sound quality reduces when using HALL with a source.

Changing sound field and quality

EH780

EH680

EH580

EH680

AI EQ/

M.EQ

EH780 EH580

MULTI JOG

EH780

SUPER

3D AI EQ

FLAT

AI EQ

1, 3

Using the acoustic image equalizer (AI EQ)

Achieve subtle sound quality settings with the soft, sharp, heavy, and light coordinates.

1 [EH780]

Turn [MULTI JOG] to select “AI EQ”.

[EH680]

Press [AI EQ/M.EQ] to select “AI EQ”.

The indicator turns green.

[EH580]

Press [AI EQ] to select “AI EQ”.

The indicator turns green.

2 [EH780] [EH680]

Press [SUPER 3D AI EQ] to select the surround level.

Each time you press the button: AI EQ>SUPER 3D AI 1>SUPER 3D AI 2

^----------------------------------------------------------}

SUPER 3D AI 1: Adds a surround effect to the AI EQ. SUPER 3D AI 2: Adds a stronger surround effect to the AI EQ.

3 Change the sound quality with [2, 1, 3, 4].

Adjust softness and sharpness with [2, 1]. Adjust heaviness and lightness with [3, 4]. The original display is restored on the display panel in about 5 seconds.

To cancel

[EH780] Turn [MULTI JOG] to select “FLAT”.

[EH680] Press [AI EQ/M.EQ] to select “FLAT”. The indicator turns off.

[EH580] Press [FLAT]. The indicator turns off. The changes you make are stored and automatically recalled the next time

you select AI EQ.

Note

[EH780] [EH680]

³Turn off the effect if sound quality reduces when using SUPER 3D AI EQ

with a source.

³You cannot select “SUPER 3D AI 1” or “SUPER 3D AI 2” while:

³Using a surround system (á page 23) ³Karaoke mode is on (SC-EH780 for Australia and N.Z. only á page 35) ³Listening to the radio ³Using headphones

EH780

MULTI JOG

SOFT

EH680

MULTI

CONTROL

EH580

HEAVY

LIGHT

Changing sound field and quality

SHARP

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Changing sound field and quality

EH780

EH680

EH580

EH780

MULTI JOG

EH680

AI EQ/

M.EQ

FLAT

1,2

Using the manual equalizer (M.EQ)

Create your own sound quality effects. SC-EH580 has three manual equalizers.

1 [EH780]

Turn [MULTI JOG] to select “MANUAL”.

[EH680]

Press [AI EQ/M.EQ] to select “MANUAL”.

The indicator turns green.

[EH580]

Press [M1], [M2], or [M3] to select the equalizer you want to set.

The indicator turns green.

2 Change the sound quality with [2, 1, 3, 4].

 Select the sound range to be adjusted with [2] or [1]. Adjust the level with [3] or [4].

Repeat step 2 to set the desired sound quality. The original display is restored on the display panel in about 5 seconds.

To cancel

[EH780] Turn [MULTI JOG] to select “FLAT”.

[EH680] Press [AI EQ/M.EQ] to select “FLAT”. The indicator turns off.

[EH580] Press [FLAT]. The indicator turns off.

Note

The changes you make are stored and automatically recalled the next time you select the manual equalizer.

EH580

M1 M3M2

EH780 EH580

MULTI JOG

Changing sound field and quality

EH680

MULTI

CONTROL

LOW HIGHMID

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Enjoying surround sound

[EH780] [EH680] The following chart gives a summary of this unit’s surround features. It also shows additional effects that can be used to enhance your enjoyment.

Note

³All the features are only effective if speakers are used. No discernible

effect will be heard through headphones.

³You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these surround

systems and effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the surround system or effect off.

[EH780] When you turn on one of the surround systems, the indicator for the additional effects you can use also light.

Surround system Features Software

“DTS”, “DTS Digital Surround” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Additional effects

See below for details.

[EH780]

6CH DISCRETE INPUT

(á page 24)

[EH780] [EH680]

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

(á page 24)

[EH780]

[EH680]

SUPER

MOVIE

SURROUND

(á page 24)

MUSIC

³Use this input selector to enjoy

5.1 channel sources (e.g. Dolby Digital or DTS) played on a DVD player with

5.1 channel output and a built in Dolby Digital/DTS decoder (á page 36 for connection, page 24 for operation).

³Connect a subwoofer (not included) to

the SUBWOOFER terminal to enhance the surround effect (á page 36).

³This unit has built-in Dolby Pro Logic

circuitry so you can enjoy Dolby Surround.

³Dolby Pro Logic is a decoding system

that was developed to get a better sense of presence from sources encoded with Dolby Surround. The feeling of position has been improved by the addition of a separate center speaker channel.

³If your DVD player only has 2-channel

output, you can still enjoy surround sound when playing 5.1 channel software by using Dolby Pro Logic.

³This mode adds surround effects to

movie software that hasn’t been recorded with the above systems.

³In MOVIE mode you can adjust the

volume of the surround speakers to get the best surround effect.

This mode adds surround effects to stereo sources.

DVDs encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS can be identified with these marks.

See the manual for the equipment you have connected for details on the types of software you can use.

Software encoded with Dolby Surround can be identified with this mark.

³DVD ³Laser Disc ³Video tape ³CD

Any stereo sound source except for the radio.

³Video tape ³CD ³Tape

) Center focus * Virtual rear surround + Multi rear surround , Seat position

[EH780]

) Center focus * Virtual rear surround + Multi rear surround , Seat position

[EH680]

) Center focus

[EH780]

* Virtual rear surround + Multi rear surround , Seat position

Additional effects

) Center focus

[EH780] [EH680]

³This mode makes it seem like the

sound from the center speaker is coming from within the television.

³The center speaker should be placed

above the television.

(á page 26)

* Virtual rear surround

[EH780]

³This mode is useful if you have to

place your surround speakers near the front speakers due to the layout of your room.

³This mode makes it seem like the

sound from the surround speakers is coming from behind you.

(á page 26)

Virtual speakers

+ Multi rear surround

[EH780]

This mode makes it seem like there are multiple surround speakers in your room, increasing the cinema-like atmosphere.

(á page 26)

, Seat position

[EH780]

This mode helps maintain the sound position even if the listening position itself is changed.

(á page 27)

Changing sound field and quality

Virtual speakers

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Enjoying surround sound

[EH780] [EH680]

See page 25 for speaker level adjustments.

6CH

DISCRETE INPUT

INPUT SELECTOR

SUPER SURROUND

6CH DISCRETE INPUT

[EH780]

Preparation: Connect a DVD player with a built in Dolby Digital or DTS

decoder (á page 36).

1 Press [6CH DISCRETE INPUT]. 2 Playback a Dolby Digital or DTS source.

On the remote control

Press [VCR/AUX/6CH INPUT] to select “6CH INPUT”.

To cancel

Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select another source.

Note

You cannot record or enjoy karaoke (For Australia and N.Z.) when you are using 6CH DISCRETE INPUT. To record or enjoy karaoke with DVDs, ensure the DVD player is also connected to the AUX (DVD) terminals and select “AUX (DVD)” with [INPUT SELECTOR] (á page 37).

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

[EH780] [EH680]

 Press [ë PRO LOGIC, OFF/ON].

The indicator turns green.

Playback a Dolby Surround source.

To cancel

Press [ë PRO LOGIC, OFF/ON] so the indicator turns off.

ÎPRO LOGIC

OFF/ON

SUPER

SURROUND

Changing sound field and quality

SUPER SURROUND

[EH780] [EH680]

Press [SUPER SURROUND] and select “MOVIE” or “MUSIC”.

The indicator turns green. Each time you press the button: MUSIC>MOVIE>STEREO SOUND (off)

^-------------------------------------------------}

To cancel

Press [SUPER SURROUND] to select “STEREO SOUND”. The indicator turns off.

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CH SELECT

TEST

CH SELECT

TEST

890

PRO LOGIC

SUPER SRND

TEST

SUPER

3D AI EQ

AV EFFECTCH SELECT

SUPER

SOUND EQ

VCR/AUX/ 6CH INPUT

MUTING

DIGITAL

S.WOOFER

TAPE/

TUNER/

DECK 1/2

2/;

VOLUME

BAND

∫

3, 4

Enjoying surround sound

[EH780] [EH680]

Speaker level adjustments

6CH DISCRETE INPUT, DOLBY PRO LOGIC

If the level of the speakers appears to be different while listening to a source, adjust the level of the speakers to the same apparent level. 6CH DISCRETE INPUT: Adjust while listening to a surround source.

If your DVD player is able to output a test signal, you can use it instead of playing a source.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC: Adjust while listening to a test signal. Preparation: Set the volume level of the front speakers normally used for

enjoying the source.

Remote control only

 6CH DISCRETE INPUT

Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker. The speaker channel changes each time you press the button.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

Press [TEST]. A test signal is output from each speaker in order. To stop the test signal, press [TEST] again.

Lch: Front left Cch: Center Rch: Front right RSch: Right surround LSch: Left surround SWch: Subwoofer (6CH DISCRETE INPUT; only when connected) ³The surround channel for Dolby Pro Logic is monaural so the indicator

appears as “Sch” instead.

Press [3] (to increase level) or [4] (to decrease level).

SUPER SURROUND

While playing a source

1. Press [CH SELECT].

2. Press [3] (to increase level) or [4] (to decrease level).

Changing sound field and quality

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EH780

EH680

EH780

TEST

SUPER

3D AI EQ

CH SELECT

SUPER

SOUND EQ

SLEEP

PROGRAM

890

PRO LOGIC

SUPER SRND

CANCEL

DISC

L/-/--

AV EFFECT

DIGITAL

S.WOOFER

CENTER FOCUS

VIRTUAL REAR SURROUND

MULTI REAR SURROUND

CENTER FOCUS

EH680

SLEEP

PROGRAM

890

PRO LOGIC

SUPER SRND

TEST

3D AI

EQ/AI EQ/M.EQ

CH SELECT

SUPER

SOUND EQ

CANCEL

L/-/--

CENTER FOCUS

Surround effects

[EH780] [EH680] These effects can be used with the surround systems described on page 24. Refer to the chart on page 23 for details on which effects can be used. [EH780]: These effects are available when the corresponding indicators are

alight.

CENTER FOCUS [EH780] [EH680]

»A

Press [CENTER FOCUS].

The indicator turns green.

To cancel

Press [CENTER FOCUS] so the indicator turns orange (SC-EH780) or turns off (SC-EH680).

On the remote control

[EH780]

 Press [AV EFFECT]. Press [2] or [1] so the CENTER FOCUS indicator flashes. ! Press [3] (ON) or [4] (OFF).

[EH680]

Press [CENTER FOCUS].

VIRTUAL REAR SURROUND [EH780]

»B

Press [VIRTUAL REAR SURROUND].

The indicator turns green.

To cancel

Press [VIRTUAL REAR SURROUND] so the indicator turns orange.

On the remote control

 Press [AV EFFECT]. Press [2] or [1] so the VIRTUAL REAR SURROUND indicator

flashes.

! Press [3] (ON) or [4] (OFF).

MULTI REAR SURROUND [EH780]

»C

CENTER

FOCUS

VIRTUAL REAR

Changing sound field and quality

SURROUND

MULTI REAR

SURROUND

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Press [MULTI REAR SURROUND].

The indicator turns green.

To cancel

Press [MULTI REAR SURROUND] so the indicator turns orange.

On the remote control

 Press [AV EFFECT]. Press [2] or [1] so the MULTI REAR SURROUND indicator

flashes.

! Press [3] (ON) or [4] (OFF).

234

SLEEP

PROGRAM

CANCEL

TEST

SUPER

3D AI EQ

CH SELECT

SUPER

SOUND EQ

VCR/AUX/ 6CH INPUT

DECK 1/2

MUTING

DISC

L/-/--

890

PRO LOGIC

SUPER SRND

AV EFFECT

DIGITAL

S.WOOFER

TAPE/

TUNER/

BAND

∫

2/;

VOLUME

Surround effects

SEAT POSITION [EH780]

1 Press [SEAT POSITION].

The indicator flashes green.

2 While the indicator is flashing (within 10 seconds)

Adjust the seat position with [2, 1, 3, 4].

The indicator flashes for 10 seconds then lights green.

To cancel

1. Press [SEAT POSITION] so the indicator flashes.

2. Press [SEAT POSITION] again while the indicator is flashing so it turns orange.

On the remote control

 Press [AV EFFECT]. Press [2] or [1] so the SEAT POSITION indicator flashes. ! Press [3] (ON). " Adjust the seat position with [2, 1,3, 4] . To turn it off, after steps  and press [4] so the indicator turns orange.

Note

³The seat position is remembered by the unit and is reactivated when you

turn seat position on again.

³When used with virtual rear surround, seat position is changed in

3 horizontal steps.

POSITION

SEAT

MULTI JOG

(On the sound processor)

Changing sound field and quality

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AAB

Before recording (Deck 2 only)

See page 39 for tape selection.

Note

[EH780]

You cannot record when [6CH DISCRETE INPUT] is selected.

COUNTER

RESET

COUNTER

RESET

DISPLAY

DECK 1/2

425

Side A

Tab for side B Tab for side A

To re-record

Normal tape High-position tape

Discrimination hole

Volume, sound quality and surround effects have no effect on recording. Sound quality and surround effects are automatically set to flat when recording.

To display the tape counter while recording

»A

Press [COUNTER DISPLAY].

The counter is displayed for about 5 seconds.

³Press [COUNTER RESET] to reset the counter. ³To display or reset the tape counter for deck 1, first press [DECK 1/2].

Erasing recordings

»B

 Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “TAPE”. Insert the recorded tape into deck 2. ! Press [DOLBY NR] so the “ë NR” indicator goes out. " Select the reverse mode. # Press [´ REC PAUSE]. $ Press ["] or [!].

Erasure prevention

»C

The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent recording. To record on the tape again, cover as shown, being careful not to cover the high position discrimination hole.

Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws.

Preparatory steps

Do these steps before each recording.

Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately.

1 Press [< OPEN] on deck 2 and insert the

cassette.

2 Press [DOLBY NR] to select Dolby NR on

(“ëNR” appears) or off.

(á “Dolby noise reduction”, page 19)

3 Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode.

Each time you press the button:

>: One side only records. @ and B: Both sides record (forward >reverse).

132

“B” automatically changes to “@” when [´ REC PAUSE], [EDIT] or [TAPE EDIT] is pressed.

Recording operations

OPEN

DOLBY NR

REV MODE

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Forward side

Tape facing down

EH780

DISC1–5

EH680

EH580

EDIT

Recording CDs

Preparation:

³Do the preparatory steps (á page 28). ³Insert the CD(s) you want to record (á page 8 or 9).

³[EH780]

Press [DISC, 1–5] on the CD changer to select the disc where you want to start recording, then press [º] to stop the disc.

Normal recording

1 Press ["] (reverse side) or [!] (forward side) then [º] to

set the tape direction.

2 Press [´ REC PAUSE].

∫

The deck goes into the recording standby mode and the indicator “"” or “!” starts flashing.

3 Press [!] on the CD changer or CD player.

Recording starts automatically.

4 seconds after the CD(s) finishes, the deck goes into the recording standby mode.

To stop recording

EITHER Press [º] on the CD changer or CD player. The deck goes into the recording standby mode 4 seconds later. OR Press [º] on the deck. Recording stops immediately but the CD continues to play.

To record programmed tracks

Program tracks before step 1 (á page 15).

∫

EDIT

REC

PAUSE

EH780 EH580

EDIT

EH680

EDIT

One touch CD editing

This function makes it easier for you to record from discs. ³When recording, if a track is cut off in the middle at the end of the front

∫

REC

side, it is recorded from the beginning on the reverse side. (Ensure the reverse mode “@” is selected. )

³At the end of the reverse side recording stops and the current track will be

interrupted.

After pressing ["] or [!] then [º] on the cassette deck to set the tape direction,

Press [EDIT].

Recording starts. In the meantime, “CD EDIT” will scroll across the display. After edit-recording has finished, the cassette deck automatically stops.

To stop editing

Press [º] on the CD changer or CD player. The cassette deck also stops. “EDIT OUT” scrolls across the display.

To edit programmed tracks

Program the tracks (á page 15) and press [EDIT].

Recording operations

EDIT

REC

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REC

PAUSE

»A Recording the radio

Preparation: Do the preparatory steps (á page 28).

1 Tune to the required station.

(á page 17 or 18)

2 Press [´ REC PAUSE].

The deck goes into the recording standby mode and the play indicator “"” or “!” starts flashing.

3 Press ["] (reverse side) or [!] (forward side) to start

recording.

To stop recording

Press [º].

To temporarily stop recording

Press [´ REC PAUSE].

∫

TUNED

REC

MHz

The deck goes into recording standby mode. To resume recording press ["] or [!] with the flashing indicator.

»B Tape-to-tape recording

Preparation:

³Do the preparatory steps 1 and 3 (á page 28). ³Insert the tape to be recorded in deck 1.

1 Set the tape direction on both decks.

 Press [DECK 1/2] to select “DECK 2”. First press ["] or [!], and then [º].

Repeat steps  and for deck 1.

2 Press [TAPE EDIT] to start recording.

The indicator “"” or “!” shows deck 2 direction. If either deck 1 or deck 2 stops, the other deck also stops.

DECK 1/2

Recording operations

TAPE EDIT

To stop recording

∫

REC

Press [º]. Both decks will stop.

To enjoy another source while recording

Start playing the other sound source. You can change the volume level and tone quality without affecting the recording.

Note

The recording level and the noise reduction effect of the original (playback) tape will be recorded on the new tape.

1 2

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FPLAY/FREC

CLOCK/

TIMER

SET

TUNING

Using the timers

The play timer

This timer starts play of the selected source at the selected time.

The example shows settings for preset radio channel 1 to play between 6:30 and 7:40 at j48 dB.

Preparation: Turn the unit on, set the time (á page 13), preset radio sta-

tions if you want the timer to start playing the radio (á page 18).

1  Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “.PLAY”.

Each time you press the button: CLOCK>.PLAY>.REC>Original display

^-----------------------------------------------------------}

Press [SET] within 3 seconds.

2 Follow these steps to set items =to @.

 Press [TUNING (X or W)] to select the condi-

tion required and

Press [SET].

= Start time > Finish time ? Source

TUNER()CD()TAPE

PLAY

The play timer is now on standby. The display shows each condition again then restores the original display.

^------------------------------J

Insert a CD or tape if you select these sources. If you select TUNER

Select a preset channel.

@ Volume

3 Press [ê/I] to turn the unit off.

.PLAY/.REC indicator remains illuminated to show the play (or record) timer is on.

The timer starts at the set time with the volume increasing gradually to the set level.

H/I

PLAY

MHz

PLAY

To cancel the timer

Press [.PLAY/.REC] so “.PLAY” goes out. Each time you press the button:

.PLAY>.REC>.PLAY .REC>Light off (OFF)

^---------------------------------------------------------------------}

The play timer will be canceled, but the settings stay in the memory.

For your reference:

When you insert cassettes in decks 1 and 2, deck 1 has priority.

Timer operations and convenient functions

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Using the timers

The record timer

FPLAY/FREC

CLOCK/

TIMER

SET

TUNING

This timer records the radio at the set time. The example shows settings for recording preset channel 1 from 18:30 to 19:30.

Preparation: Turn the unit on, set the time (á page 13), preset radio sta-

tions (á page 18).

1  Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “.REC”.

Each time you press the button: CLOCK>.PLAY>.REC>Original display

^-----------------------------------------------------------}

Press [SET] within 3 seconds.

2 Follow these steps to set items =,> and ?.

 Press [TUNING (X or W)] to select the condi-

tion required and

Press [SET].

= Start time > Finish time ? Preset channel

The record timer is now on standby. The display shows each condition again then restores the original display.

3 Prepare for recording.

 Insert a tape into deck 2. Select the Dolby NR mode. ! Select the reverse mode. " Select the tape direction.

4 Press [ê/I] to turn the unit off.

.PLAY/.REC indicator remains illuminated to show the record (or

REC

play) timer is on.

Recording starts 30 seconds before the set time with the volume muted during the set time.

To cancel the timer

Press [.PLAY/.REC] so “.REC” goes out. Each time you press the button:

.PLAY>.REC>.PLAY .REC>Light off (OFF)

^---------------------------------------------------------------------}

The record timer will be canceled, but the settings stay in the memory.

H/I

Timer operations and convenient functions

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REC

MHz

REC

CLOCK/ TIMER

SLEEP

FPLAY/FREC

SLEEP

890

PRO LOGIC

TEST

3D AI

CH SELECT

SUPER

SOUND EQ

TAPE/

VCR/AUX/ 6CH INPUT

DECK 1/2

2/;

MUTING

VOLUME

PROGRAM

SUPER SRND

CANCEL

DISC

L/-/--

AV EFFECT

DIGITAL

S.WOOFER

TUNER/

BAND

1∫

SLEEP

Using the timers

The play and record timers

Turning the timers on and off

The timers come on at the set times if the .PLAY/.REC indicator is on. They can be turned on and off by pressing [.PLAY/.REC].

Checking the timers

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “.PLAY” (or “.REC”). The timer conditions are shown in the following order:

Play timer:

Start time>Finish time>Source>Volume

Record timer:

Start time>Finish time>Selected radio station The timers can be checked even if the unit is off.

Playing the unit after the timers are set

The unit can be used after the timers are set. Make sure the unit is off before the set start time.

Note

³If you turn the unit off and on again while a timer is functioning, the finish

time setting will not be activated.

³If the unit is on, the timer will not function. The system must be in the

standby mode.

³This system retains the ON/OFF time settings until you make a new set-

ting. If you make a new ON time setting, you must make a new OFF time setting.

³Do not turn DEMO on after setting a timer. The timers will not work while

DEMO is on.

The sleep timer

Remote control only

This timer turns the unit off after a set time.

While playing a source

Press [SLEEP] to select the time (minutes).

Each time you press the button: SLEEP 30 ---------)SLEEP 60 ---------)SLEEP 90

^-----SLEEP OFF(---SLEEP 120(---}

To cancel the sleep timer

Press [SLEEP] to select “SLEEP OFF”. “SLEEP” goes out.

To confirm the remaining time

(While the timer is functioning) Press [SLEEP]. The remaining time is shown for about 5 seconds.

To change the setting

Press [SLEEP] to display the remaining time, then press again to select the required time.

Using the timers together

Any of the timers can be used together, but ensure the unit is off before the start time for the record and play timers.

Timer operations and convenient functions

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DISPLAY MODE

(On the sound processor)

»A Changing the sound range display

The sound processor shows the level of each sound range with the three types of display described below.

Press [DISPLAY MODE].

The spectrum display will change as follows.

[a] Normal display

This display indicates the strength of the sound in each tonal range.

[b] Peak-hold display

The peak sound value of each sound range is held on the display for about one second after it occurs.

[c] Aurora display

The peak sound value of each sound range is displayed in inverted form.

»B Muting the volume

EH680

MUTING

TAPE/

VCR/AUX/ 6CH INPUT

MUTING

TUNER/

DECK 1/2

BAND

1∫

2/;

VOLUME

[EH780] [EH580]

Remote control only

Press [MUTING].

Volume is reduced to minimum.

[EH680]

On the remote control or the tuner/amplifier

Press [MUTING].

The indicator lights green and volume is reduced to minimum.

To cancel

Press [MUTING] again. “MUTING” goes out and the volume is restored. To cancel from the tuner/amplifier, turn [VOLUME] to minimum (–– dB), then raise it to the required level. Muting is also canceled when the unit is turned off.

»C Using headphones (not included)

MUTING

Reduce the volume before connection.

Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage. Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo

Timer operations and convenient functions

MUTING

EH680

MUTING

PHONES

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VOLUME

KARAOKE

ECHO 1-MIC-2

Original display

MONO L

MONO

V.MUTE

Enjoying karaoke (For Australia and N.Z.)

You can do karaoke with CDs and tapes.

Preparation:

Lower the volume with [MIC VOL] and connect the microphone. Use a dynamic microphone. Plug type: 6.3 mm monaural

1 Press [KARAOKE] to select a voice mode.

Each time you press the button: MONO L>MONO R>VOICE MUTE>off (Normal)

^------------------------------------------------------------------}

³Karaoke CDs and tapes

MONO L: Only left channel sound (No vocal) MONO R: Only right channel sound (Vocal) Select no vocal for karaoke. Vocal and no vocal may be reversed.

³Normal music CDs and tapes

VOICE MUTE: Voice mute (Lowers vocal volume)

2 Start playing the CD or tape. 3 Adjust the main volume and microphone volume.

To cancel

Press [KARAOKE] to clear the display.

To record your performance

Start recording in deck 2 and then start singing. Ensure the voice mode is set to off (at step 2 above) when playing the recording.

Note

The karaoke modes cannot be used with the radio, SUPER 3D AI EQ, 6CH DISCRETE INPUT or surround effects.

When using the VOICE MUTE function

³Voice mute may not function sufficiently or noise may interfere when us-

ing the following software.

³Monaural software ³Software with few musical instruments, including classic music and

poetry recitations

³Software with duets or strong choruses

³VOICE MUTE reduces the level of the vocals but does not cancel them

out completely.

DOWN

ECHO

VOLUME

MIC VOL

MIN MAX

ECHO

Using the echo effect

»A

Press [ECHO].

Each time you press the button: ECHO 1>ECHO 2>ECHO 3>OFF

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Timer operations and convenient functions

RQT6301

(R)

(L)

DVD player with 5.1ch output

L/R OUT (MIX)

Sound processor

AUX

(DVD)

L R

DVD 6ch INPUT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND FRONT

External unit connections

³Turn off all units before making connections. ³Refer to the manual of the other unit for details.

(Cables and equipment not included.)

Stereo phono cable (not included)

White Red

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND L/R

FRONT L/R

DVD player/Laser disc player (without 5.1ch output), etc.

AUDIO

L/R OUT

Video cassette recorder

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

Sound processor

AUX

(DVD)

L R

Sound processor

VCR

(EXT)

OUT IN

L R

Connections to SC-EH780

[A] DVD player with 5.1ch output

This unit has the input terminals for 5.1ch surround systems but it does not have the decoders necessary to play them back. The DVD player should have these decoders and 5.1ch output.

To record sound from the DVD player

Connect to AUX (DVD).

Subwoofer

The included front speakers have superwoofers, but you can enhance surround sound from a unit connected to DVD 6ch INPUT by connecting another subwoofer to SUBWOOFER terminal.

[B] DVD player/Laser disc player (without 5.1ch

output), etc.

This unit has Dolby Pro Logic circuitry. The sound will be reproduced with the same powerful stereophonic effects found in movie theaters.

[C] Video cassette recorder

You can enjoy the sound from your video cassette recorder.

Connections to SC-EH680/SC-EH580

[D] DVD player/Laser disc player/Video cassette

recorder, etc.

You can enjoy the sound from your DVD player/Laser disc player/ Video cassette recorder, etc.

Timer operations and convenient functions

DVD player/Laser disc player/ Video cassette recorder, etc.

AUDIO

OUT

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Sound processor

AUX

L R

Optional antenna connections

Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor.

Tuner/amplifier

For the United Kingdom and

Eastern Europe

75™

LOOP EXT

For the United Kingdom only

Use the antenna plug adaptor included.

For Australia and N.Z.

FM ANT

75™

GND

AM ANT

LOOP EXT

 Remove a piece of the outer vinyl.

Twist the shield braid to expose the

core wire.

Shield braid Core wire

AM ANT

LOOP

FM outdoor antenna

75 ª coaxial cable (not included)

30mm

15mm

AM loop antenna

5–12m

AM outdoor antenna

FM outdoor antenna

»A

³Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. ³The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.

AM outdoor antenna

»B

Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other convenient location. Leave the loop antenna connected.

Note

Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use the antenna during an electrical storm.

»C Using other equipment

Listening to an external source

1 Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the external

source.

Each time you press the button:

[EH780]

TUNER>CD>TAPE>VCR (EXT)>AUX (DVD)

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[EH680] [EH580]

TUNER>CD>TAPE>AUX

^--------------------------------------}

On the remote control

Press [VCR/AUX/6CH INPUT] (SC-EH780) or [AUX] (SC-EH680 and SC-EH580).

2 Operate the unit.

See the unit’s manual for details on operation and connection.

[EH780]

To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS

á page 24

Recording an external source

 Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the external

source.

Select Dolby NR and reverse mode.

(á page 28)

! Press [´ REC PAUSE]. " Press ["] or [!] to start recording. # Start the source to be recorded.

See the unit’s manual for details on operation and connection.

Timer operations and convenient functions

To stop recording

Press [º] on the deck.

To temporarily stop recording

Press [´ REC PAUSE]. The deck goes into the recording standby mode. To resume recording press ["] or [!] with the flashing indicator.

Recording onto an external unit

[EH780]

Connect the external unit to VCR (EXT) OUT. Select the source to be recorded with [INPUT SELECTOR].

∫

Start recording on the external unit and start playing the source to be recorded.

RQT6301

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you can’t fix the system as described below, or if something not listed here occurs, refer to the enclosed directory to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer.

Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 6. Common Problems

No sound.

Turn the volume up. Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on. Causes include shorting of the positive and negative speaker wires, straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power, and using the unit in a hot environment.

Sounds unfixed, reversed or come from one speaker only.

Humming heard during play.

“ERROR” is displayed.

“U70” is displayed.

“F60” is displayed.

“––:––” appears on the display.

The display starts up even after the unit is turned off.

The CD changer or CD player

The display is wrong or play won’t start.

[EH780]

“TAKE OUT/DISC” appears on the display.

Check the speaker connections. 6

An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and leads away from this unit’s cables. If possible in your area, turn the AC mains lead’s plug or connector over to reverse the lead’s polarity.

Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.

Connect the flat cables firmly. If “U70” remains on the display, contact the dealer.

There is a problem with the amplifier. Consult your dealer.

You plugged the AC mains lead in for the first time or there was a power failure recently. Set the time. =

The demonstration feature (–DEMO) is on. Turn it off if it is not required. =

The disc may be upside down. 8, 9 Wipe the disc. Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or nonstandard. Condensation may have formed in the changer or player due to a sudden change in temperature. Wait about an hour for it to clear and try again.

There is a problem with the CD mechanism. (A power failure may have occurred.) The tray will open automatically. Remove the CD from the tray, and after ensuring there is no CD in the tray, close it. The unit will make the disc changing noises for a few moments and then it should operate normally.

Listening to the radio

Noise is heard. The stereo indicator flickers or doesn’t light. Sound is distorted.

A beat sound is heard.

A low hum is heard during AM broadcasts.

The correct AM frequency can’t be tuned in.

References

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Use an outdoor antenna. U

Turn the TV off or separate it from the unit.

Separate the antenna from other cables and leads.

Change the frequency step. Hold [TUNER/BAND] down for 10 seconds to change the step to 9 kHz.

The cassette deck

Poor quality sound.

Clean the heads. W Check the Dolby NR setting. C

Recording is not possible.

“DECK NO TAPE” is displayed during “One touch editing” .

“DECK CHANGE TAPE” is displayed during “One touch editing”.

If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. L

Load a cassette into deck 2. L

If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. L

When there is a television set nearby

The picture on the TV disappears or stripes appear on the screen.

The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect. If you are using an indoor antenna, change to an outdoor antenna. The TV antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the TV set from the system.

The remote control

The remote control doesn’t work.

All components are required to service the system. If service is ever necessary, bring the entire system.

Maintenance

If the surfaces are dirty

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

³Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ³Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with

the cloth carefully.

For a cleaner crisper sound

Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and recording. Use a cleaning tape (not included).

Check the batteries are inserted correctly. < Replace the batteries if they are worn.

Cassette tape selection and care

The unit can correctly play or record on the following types. It identifies the type automatically.

Normal position/TYPE I 4 High position/TYPE II 4 Metal position/TYPE IV 4

³Tapes exceeding 100 minutes are thin and can break or get caught in the

mechanism.

³Tape slack can get caught up in the mechanism and should be taken up

before the tape is played.

³Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck’s moving parts if used incor-

rectly. Use tapes appropriate to this unit’s auto-reverse mechanism.

References

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Technical specifications

SOUND PROCESSOR

º EQ/SFP section

MANUAL GEQ

5-Band EQ [EH780] [EH580]

Center frequency 70/300/1 k/3.15 k/10 k Hz Level control n2.0, 4.0, 6.0 dB

3-Band EQ [EH680]

Center frequency 70/1 k/10 k Hz Level control n2.0, 4.0, 6.0 dB

EQ/Space mode [EH780] [EH680]

4 modes HEAVY, CLEAR, SOFT, HALL

EQ mode [EH580]

3 modes HEAVY, CLEAR, SOFT

SUPER 3D AI EQ [EH780] [EH680]

3 modes AI EQ, SUPER 3D AI 1, SUPER 3D AI 2

º Pre-amplifier section

Input sensitivity/impedance

VCR (EXT) [EH780] 250 mV/15 k AUX(DVD) [EH780] 250 mV/15 k AUX [EH680] [EH580] 250 mV/15 k

Output level [EH780]

VCR REC OUT 150 mV/1.5 k

º DOLBY PRO LOGIC section [EH780] [EH680]

PRO LOGIC mode SURROUND CENTER mode NORMAL DELAY TIME 20 ms (Fixed)

º AV SURROUND section [EH780] [EH680]

AV surround mode

º DSP CONTROL section

DSP control mode SUPER SOUND EQ

º Spectrum analyzer section

Display mode NORMAL, PEAKHOLD, AURORA

º General

Dimensions (WtHtD) [EH780] 293k89k270 mm Mass [EH780] 1.5 kC [EH680] [EH580] 1.4 kC

TUNER AMPLIFIER

º Amplifier section [EH780]

Power output (L/R both channel driven)

Stereo Mode

DIN 1 kHz THD 1 %/6 RMS 1 kHz THD 10 %/6  (High) 2k35 W

PRO LOGIC mode

DIN

RMS

PMPO 1 kHz/High 6 , Low 8,

Total harmonic distortion

Rated power at 1 kHz 1 % (6 ) Half power at 1 kHz 0.1 % (6 )

Load impedance

FRONT (High) 6  FRONT (Low) 8  SURROUND 8  CENTER 8 

DIGITAL S. WOOFER

Center frequency 60 Hz LEVEL (VOL s20 dB) MID i3 dB/MAX i6 dB

º Amplifier section [EH680]

Power output (L/R both channel driven)

Stereo Mode

DIN 1 kHz THD 1 %/6  2k60 W RMS 1 kHz THD 10 %/6  2k80 W

PRO LOGIC mode

DIN

RMS

SUPER SURROUND (MUSIC, MOVIE)

[EH780] [EH680] CENTER FOCUS

[EH780] VIRTUAL REAR SURROUND

[EH780] MULTI REAR SURROUND

[EH780] SEAT POSITION

[EH680] [EH580] 293k89k269 mm

100 Hz THD 1 %/8  (Low) 2k45 W 100 Hz THD 10 %/8

FRONT 1 kHz THD 1 %/6  (High) 2k25 W

100 Hz THD 1 %/8  (Low) 2k45 W SURROUND 1 kHz THD 1 %/8  2k30 W CENTER 1 kHz THD 1 %/8  60 W

FRONT 1 kHz THD 10 % /6 (High) 2k35 W

100 Hz THD 10 %/8 (Low) 2k65 W SURROUND 1 kHz THD 10 %/8  2k40 W CENTER 1 kHz THD 10 %/8 80 W

CENT. 8 , SURR. 8  3000 W

FRONT 1 kHz THD 1 %/6  2k60 W SURROUND 1 kHz THD 1 %/8  2k15 W CENTER 1 kHz THD 1 %/8  30 W

FRONT 1 kHz THD10 %/6  2k80 W SURROUND 1 kHz THD 10 %/8  2k20 W CENTER 1 kHz THD 10 %/8 40 W

 (High) 2k25 W

 (Low) 2k65 W

Total harmonic distortion

Rated power at 1 kHz 1 %(6 ) Half power at 1 kHz 0.1 %(6 )

Load impedance

FRONT 6  SURROUND 8  CENTER 8 

º Amplifier section [EH580]

Power output (L/R both channel driven)

DIN 1 kHz THD 1 %/6  (High) 2k25 W

100 Hz THD 1 %/8  (Low) 2k65 W

RMS 1 kHz THD 10 %/6  (High) 2k35 W

100 Hz THD 10 %/8  (Low) 2k85 W

Total harmonic distortion

Rated power at 1 kHz 1 % (6 ) Half power at 1 kHz 0.1 % (6 )

Load impedance Main (High) 6  DIGITAL S. WOOFER

Center frequency 60 Hz LEVEL (VOL s20 dB) MIDi3 dB/MAXi6 dB

º FM tuner section

Frequency range 87.50–108.00 MHz Sensitivity 1.8 ¬V (IHF usable)

S/N 26 dB 1.5 ¬V S/N MONO 70 dB (75 dB, IHF) Antenna terminal(s) 75  (unbalanced)

º AM tuner section

Frequency range 522–1629 kHz (9 kHz steps) Sensitivity (S/N 20 dB) 500 ¬V/m

º Timer section

Clock Quartz-lock type Function Play timer (1 time, daily),

Setting intervals (Play/Rec)

º General

Power supply

(For the United Kingdom, Australia and N.Z.)

(For Eastern Europe) AC 230 V 50 Hz Power consumption

Standby 0.5 W Dimensions (WtHtD) 293k118.5k345 mm Mass [EH780] [EH680] 5.2 kC [EH580] 5.0 kC

Main (Low) 8 

(0.05 MHz steps)

520–1630 kHz (10 kHz steps)

Rec timer (1 time, daily),

Sleep (120 min, 30 min intervals)

1 minute–23 hours 59 minutes (1 min intervals)

AC 230–240 V 50 Hz

[EH780] 190 W [EH680] 170 W [EH580] 160 W

CD PLAYER

º Pickup

Wavelength 780 nm

º General

Dimensions (WtHtD) [EH780] 293k89k288 mm Mass [EH780] 2.2 kC [EH680] [EH580] 1.6 kC

CASSETTE DECK

Deck system Stereo cassette deck Track system 4 track, 2 channel Recording system AC bias

Bias frequency 100 kHz Erasing system AC erase Heads

Deck 1

(Playback head) Permalloy head

Deck 2

(Recording/Playback head) Permalloy head (Erasing head) Double gap ferrite head

Motors

Deck 1, 2 Capstan drive DC servo motor Tape speed 4.8 cm/s Wow and flutter 0.16 % (WRMS) Fast forward and rewind times

Approx. 110 seconds with C-60 cassette tape

Frequency response (Dolby NR off)

TYPE I (NORMAL) 20 Hz–16 kHz (DIN)

TYPE II (HIGH) 20 Hz–16 kHz (DIN)

TYPE IV (METAL) 20 Hz–16 kHz (DIN)

(Signal levelumax recording level, TYPE II type

S/N

tape)

NR off 56 dB (A weighted)

Dolby B NR on 66 dB (A weighted) Input sensitivity and impedance

REC (IN) 150 mV/23 k Output voltage and impedance

PLAY (OUT) 280 mV/360 

º General

Dimensions (WtHtD) 294k118.5k281 mm Mass 2.1 kC

[EH680] [EH580] 293k89k268 mm

FRONT SPEAKER

Type 3 way, 3 speakers, Bassreflex Speaker(s)

Super woofer [EH780] [EH580] 17 cm cone type Woofer [EH780] [EH580] 12 cm cone type

Midrange [EH680] 12 cm cone type Tweeter [EH780] 6 cm ring shaped dome type

Impedance [EH780] [EH580] High 6 , Low 8  Input power (Music)

Output sound pressure level

Crossover frequency [EH780] 120 Hz, 4 kHz

Frequency range [EH780] 42 Hz–50 kHz (j16 dB)

º General

Dimensions (WtHtD) 240k412k259 mm Mass 5.8 kC

CENTER SPEAKER [EH780]

Type 2 way, 3 speakers, Bassreflex Speaker

Woofer(t2) 8 cm cone type

Tweeter 6 cm cone type Impedance 8  Input power (Music) 160 W Output sound pressure level 86 dB/W (1.0 m) Crossover frequency 4 kHz Frequency range 100 Hz–22 kHz (j16 dB)

º General

Dimensions (WtHtD) 190k99k166 mm Mass 1.8 kC

CENTER SPEAKER [EH680]

Type 1 way, 1 speaker, Closed Speaker

Full range 8 cm cone type Impedance 8  Input power (Music) 70 W Output sound pressure level 84 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 130 Hz–20 kHz (j16 dB)

º General

Dimensions (WtHtD) 140k99k118 mm Mass 0.8 kC

SURROUND SPEAKER [EH780] [EH680]

Type 1 way, 1 speaker, Closed Speaker

Full range 8 cm cone type Impedance 8  Input power (Music) 70 W Output sound pressure level 84 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 130 Hz–20 kHz (j16 dB)

º General

Dimensions (WtHtD) 140k99k118 mm Mass 0.9 kC

Note

1. Specifications are subject to change without

notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate.

2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by the

digital spectrum analyzer.

3. “Low” and “High” stand for low frequency and

high frequency.

[EH780] [EH580] High 60 W, Low 120 W

[EH680] 17 cm cone type

[EH680] [EH580] 6 cm cone type

[EH680] 6 

[EH680] 160 W

[EH780] [EH680] 87 dB/W (1.0 m)

[EH580] 84 dB/W (1.0 m)

[EH680] 3 kHz, 6 kHz

[EH580] 150 Hz, 4 kHz

46 Hz–36 kHz (j10 dB)

[EH680] 49 Hz–22 kHz (j16 dB)

56 Hz–20 kHz (j10 dB)

[EH580] 42 Hz–22 kHz (j16 dB)

46 Hz–20 kHz (j10 dB)

115 Hz–20 kHz (j10 dB)

150 Hz–18 kHz (j10 dB)

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