Technics SC-EH790, sa-eh790, sa-eh590, SH-EH790, SH-EH590 Operating Instructions Manual

EB EP GN

The illustration shows SC-EH790 for the United Kingdom and Eastern Europe.

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.

RQT6866-B

System Component

Operating Instructions

Model No. SC-EH790

SC-EH590

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Before use

Supplied accessories

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

∏ AC mains lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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

[EH790] for the United Kingdom [EH790] for Australia and N.Z.
and Eastern Europe (EUR7702280)
(EUR7702270)

[EH590]

(EUR7702070)

∏ Remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

∏ FM indoor antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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

∏ AM loop antenna set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

(RSA0022-L)

∏ Speaker leads

(REE1234) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 (REE1233) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

(Red/Black) (Gray/Blue)

∏ Antenna plug adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Only for the United Kingdom
(SJP9009)

SC-EH790

SH-EH790

SA-EH790

SL-EH790

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RS-DV290

SB-DV290

SB-PC95

SB-PS95

Dear customer

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-EH790.
[EH790]: indicates a function which can be enjoyed with SC-EH790 only.
[EH590]: indicates a function which can be enjoyed with SC-EH590 only.

System

Sound processor

Tuner / amplifier

CD changer

CD player

Cassette deck

Front

Speakers Center

Surround

SC-EH590

SH-EH590

SA-EH590

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SL-EH590

RS-DV290

SB-EH590

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CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

CD changer or CD player
(Back of product)

Safety precautions

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.

Table of contents

Before use

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

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

Control guide and preparatory steps

Front panel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Turning DEMO off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Basic operations

CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

Speaker level adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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

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

Simple set-up and play

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

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

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

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

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

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!

≥DO 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.

≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWS-

PAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CAN-

DLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

MANNER.

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCE-

DURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZAR-

DOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVI-

CING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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.

For United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

www.panasonic.co.uk (for UK customers only)

≥ Order accessory and consumable items for your

product with ease and confidence by telephoning our
Customer Care Centre Mon–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm.
(Excluding public holidays.)

≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering

application.

≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are

provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

≥ It couldn’t be simpler!

Customer Care Centre

For UK customers: 08705 357357
For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333

Technical Support

For UK customers: 0870 1 505610

This Technical Support Hot Line number is for
Panasonic PC software related products only.

For Republic of Ireland, please use the Customer Care
Centre number listed above for all enquiries.

For all other product related enquiries, please use the
Customer Care Centre numbers listed above.

DANGER

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

ADVARSEL

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE
ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

VARO!

AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA
NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

VARNING

OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH
SPÄRREN ÄR URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

ADVARSEL

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES OG SIKKERHEDSLÅS
BRYTES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

VORSICHT

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET.
NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

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A

D

C

B

E

Notes on speaker use

∫ You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play

sound at high levels over extended periods.

∫ Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage.

≥When playing distorted sound.
≥When the speakers are receiving howling from a microphone

(for Australia and N.Z.) or record player, noise from FM broadcasts,
or continuous signals from an oscillator, test disc, or electronic
instrument.

≥When adjusting the sound quality.
≥When turning the unit on or off.

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.

Note

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

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 surround-like
effect (➡ page 26, VIRTUAL REAR SURROUND).

Attaching to a wall

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

STEP

1

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Locating

Components

Sound processor

Cassette deck Tuner/amplifier

Speakers

Note

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

CD changer or CD player

Sound processor

Cassette deck

Tuner/amplifier

CD changer or
CD player

Optimum location

Distance: A=B=C=D=E

Front speaker (left) Front speaker (right)

[EH790]

Center speaker

[EH790]

Surround speaker (left)

[EH790]

Surround speaker (right)

Use only the supplied speakers.

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

The illustrations show SC-EH790 for the United Kingdom and Eastern Europe.

Caution

≥Use 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.

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

other than those described in this manual.

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
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.

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.

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.

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

Fuse cover

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Figure A

Figure B

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.

70 mm

30–35 mm

7.5–9.5 mm

7–9 mm

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CENTER

SURROUND

R

L

LF

HF

LF

HF

R

L

(8™)

(6™)(8™)

(6™)

HF

LF

B1

A1

B2

[EH790]

Surround and center speakers

FM indoor antenna

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

For Australia and N.Z.

Twist the vinyl tip and pull off.

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

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

tive (s) speaker wires.

≥Be 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.

AM indoor antenna

Twist the vinyl tip and pull off.

Keep loose antenna cord away
from other wires and cords.

Center speaker

Surround speaker (left)

Surround speaker
(right)

Right

Left

Red

STEP

2

Speaker leads

Simple set-up and play

STEP

3

Antennas

STEP

4

Flat cables and AC mains lead

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.

Connecting Disconnecting

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

AC mains lead

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.

Approx. 6 mm

Connector

Appliance inlet

To household
mains socket

The illustrations show SC-EH790 for the United Kingdom and Eastern Europe.
Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other connections are complete.

Blue

Grey

Black

Blue

Grey

Adhesive tape

Speaker side Tuner/amplifier side

Red

Black

Red

Grey

Black

Blue

Grey

Blue

Red

Black

Twist the vinyl tip and pull off.

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Control guide and preparatory steps

1

DISC

2

5

4

3

-- dB
MIN

0 dB
MAX

DISC

DISC

Final disc [EH790]

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

“NO DISC” is displayed

When the unit is in CD mode but a disc isn’t in the play position

§

(SC-EH790) or in the player (SC-EH590).

§

The disc in the play position is ready to play immediately when you
press [!].

2

[EH790]

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

3

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

[EH790] Repeat steps 2 and 3 to load the other trays.
Displayed when the unit is in CD mode.
e.g. CD (CD-DA)

4

Press [!] to start play.

[EH790]

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].

5

Adjust the volume.

To stop the disc

Press [∫].

To pause play

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

Note

[EH790]

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

[EH590]

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

[EH790]

Disc number

Total playing timeTotal number

of tracks

Track number Elapsed play time

Label must face upward.

Simple set-up and play —

Listening to a CD —

The illustrations show SC-EH790 for the United Kingdom and Eastern Europe.

1

Press [Í/I] to turn the unit on.

A

B

EH790

EH590

EH790

EH590

Í

Í/I

CLOCK/

TIMER

X

TUNING

W

PHONES

TUNING MODE SET KARAOKE ECHO

12

MIC

MIC VOL

MIN MAX

INPUT SELECTOR TUNER/BAND

DIGITAL
S.WOOFER

VOLUME

UP

DOWN

FM AUTO/
MONO

6CH

DISCRETE INPUT

F

PLAY/FREC

1 2 345 6 7 8 9

:

;<=

>

?B

RANDOM REPEAT EDIT

OPEN/CLOSE

∫

<

;

D

EF

G

H

I

J

K

Í

Í

/I

CLOCK/

TIMER

X

TUNING

W

F

PLAY/FREC

PHONES

TUNING MODE SET

INPUT SELECTOR TUNER/BAND

DIGITAL

S.WOOFER

VOLUME

UP

DOWN

FM AUTO/
MONO

DISP MODE

RDS

PTYPS

1 2 345 6 7 8 9

:

;<=

@A

>

@

L

1

DISC

RANDOM

2

3

4

5

DISC 1DISC

2

DIRECT OPEN

DISC 3DISC 4DISC

5

OPEN/CLOSE

∫

5/9

6

REPEAT

EDIT

<

;

L

DE

M

F

G

H

I

JK

N

sDEMO

sDEMO

/9

5/9
6

/9

C

Front panel controls

ª

A

Tuner/amplifier

1 Standby/on switch (Í/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 (Í)

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

(FPLAY/FREC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 32

4 Clock/timer button (CLOCK/TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 31, 32

5 Demo button (–DEMO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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

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

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

9 Digital super woofer button and indicator

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

: Volume control (VOLUME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

; Headphone jack (PHONES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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

= Set button (SET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 18

> Tuning buttons (X, W TUNING) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 17

? [EH790]

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

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[EH590]

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

[EH790\for\Australia\and\N.Z.\

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

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

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

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B

CD changer/CD player

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

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

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

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

H Skip/search buttons (4, 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

I Disc tray

J Stop button (∫) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

K Pause button (;) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

L Play button and indicator (!) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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

[EH790]

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

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

N Disc direct open buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

(DIRECT OPEN, DISC 1–DISC 5)

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B

C

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KARAOKE

ECHO

DIGITAL

S.WOOFER

AV EFFECT

Í

SLEEP

CH SELECT

PROGRAM

1

23

4

56

7

890

CANCEL

DISC

VCR/AUX/
6CH INPUT

TAPE/

DECK 1/2

SUPER

SOUND EQ

TUNER/

BAND

2/;

1

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5

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S10/-/--

CD

DISPLAY

X

sALBUM

W

Front panel controls

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A

Remote control

Buttons such as 1 function in the same way as the controls on the main
unit.

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

m Numbered buttons (1–9, 0, S10/-/--). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

o Tape select, deck 1/deck 2 select button

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

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

q Muting button (MUTING). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

r Program button (PROGRAM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

s Cancel button (CANCEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

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

v CD/tape stop button (∫) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 19

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

(4, 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 19

x EQ button (EQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

[EH790]

y Input select button (VCR/AUX/6CH INPUT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 37

z Disc button (DISC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

| Test button (TEST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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

~ Display button (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

† Album skip buttons (X, W –ALBUM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

[EH590]

° AUX button (AUX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

The remote control

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B

Batteries

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

Do not;

≥mix old and new batteries.
≥use different types at the same time.
≥heat or expose to flame.
≥take apart or short circuit.
≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
≥keep 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.

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C

Use

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

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

and the glass doors on cabinets.

Do not;

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

Tuner/amplifier

R6, AA, UM-3

The illustration shows the remote control for SC-EH790
for Australia and N.Z.

Front panel controls

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A

Cassette deck

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

P Deck 1

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

R Deck 2

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

T Counter reset, display buttons

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

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

V 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

W Stop button (∫) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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

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

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

[ Record pause button( ¥ REC PAUSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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B

Sound processor

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

] Display

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

[EH790]

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

` Virtual rear surround button and indicator

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

a Multi rear surround button and indicator

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

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

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

d DOLBY PRO LOGIC button and indicator

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

e Super surround button andindicator

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

f Center focus button andindicator

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

[EH590]

g Multi control buttons

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

h EQ button (EQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

i AI EQ button (AI EQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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

k Flat button (FLAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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DSP CONTROL

DISPLAY MODE

OFF/ON

SUPER
3D AI EQ

MULTI JOG

SEAT

POSITION

SUPER
SOUND EQ

MULTI REAR
SURROUND

VIRTUAL REAR

SURROUND

CENTER
FOCUS

SUPER

SURROUND

ÎPRO LOGIC

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FLAT

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AI EQ

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RESET

DISPLAY

DECK 1/2

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DOLBY NR

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µ

REC

PAUSE

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QR

S

T

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A

B

a

b

c

d

e

DIGITAL

S.WOOFER

AV EFFECT

SLEEP

CH SELECT

3D AI

PROGRAM

1

23

4

56

7

890

CANCEL

DISC

VCR/AUX/
6CH INPUT

TAPE/

DECK 1/2

SUPER

SOUND EQ

TUNER/

BAND

2/;

1∫

MUTING

j

VOLUME

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EQ

Î

PRO LOGIC

SUPER SRND

TEST

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CD

DISPLAY

X

sALBUM

W

S10/-/--

[

4

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[ 5

]

CDs

See page 8 for basic CD play.

ªA

CD selection

Choose discs with this mark (a).

TwiceOnceTwice

Track

Current position

Once

Track Track

Note on CD-R and CD-RW

This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with
CD-DA, WMA (SC-EH790) or MP3 (SC-EH790). Finalize§ the disc
after recording.

§A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

[EH790]

See page 14 for details about WMA and MP3.

8 cm CD

12 cm CD

ªB 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 [Í/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

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

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.

[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)

B

1

2

3

123

Í/I

CLOCK/

TIMER

SET

SET

1

2

1

2

A

sDEMO

s

DEMO

TUNING

Do not;

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

exuding from under labels and stickers (c).

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

ªB

To prevent damage

Always observe the following points.

≥Load only 1 CD per tray (d).
≥Load CDs as shown in figure (e).

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

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

Do not;

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

ªC

Skipping and searching through tracks

Skipping tracks

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

Skipping albums [EH790] (WMA/MP3 only)

Press and hold [4] (backward), or [5] (forward) on the main
unit.
Press and hold [–ALBUM (X or W)] on the remote control.

Searching through tracks

During play

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

Note

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

(➡ page 16).

≥You can search only within tracks in program and random play.
[EH790] (WMA/MP3 only)
≥You cannot search through tracks.