System Component Operating Instructions Model No. SC-EH760 SC-EH560 The illustrations show SC-EH760 for areas except Australia and N.Z. Note The “EB” indication shown on the outside packing case indicates United Kingdom. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
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-EH760. [SC-EH760]: indicates a function which can be enjoyed with SC-EH760 only. [SC-EH560]: indicates a function which can be enjoyed with SC-EH560 only.
Table of contents Safety precautions Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optional antenna connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front panel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the time . . .
Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) (“EB” area code model only) Before use 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.
Installation A Locating the components Front speaker (L) (SB-EH760/560) Cassette deck (RS-EH760) Note ³Do not put the CD changer or CD player on the tuner amplifier. Heat from the tuner amplifier can damage your CDs. ³Left and right front speakers are exactly the same. Tuner amplifier Front speaker (R) (SA-EH760/560) (SB-EH760/560) B Use only the supplied speakers. The combination of the system and the speakers provides the best sound.
Basic connections 2 Before use Adhesive tape 3 B1 A1 B2 1 1 5 (Left) 1 4 (Right) 3 To household mains socket 6 4 (Left) The illustrations show SC-EH760 for areas except Australia and N.Z. (Right) 3 A 5 4 4 Tuner amplifier side 2 1 + - 1 To connect cables To unplug cables Hold the connector from both ends Connector and pull it out. White line 2 1 Gray (i) ID HIGH LOW M ID HIGH L LOW M R Blue (i) Red (i) 2 (For Australia and N.Z.
Optional antenna connections ³Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other connections are complete. ³To prepare the AM loop antenna and speaker cables (and FM antenna for Australia and N.Z.), twist the vinyl tip and pull off ([A]). 1 Flat cables. Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor. FM outdoor antenna Note ³Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. ³The antenna should be installed by a competent technician. Keep the cables as flat as possible against the back of the unit.
A Front panel controls SC-EH760 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 :; DIGITAL S.WOOFER VOLUME UP H H/I œPLAY/œREC MODE CLOCK/TIMER FM AUTO/ 6CH @ DEMO MONO DISCRETE INPUT INPUT SELECTOR TUNER/BAND DOWN ? TUNING @ TUNING MODE PHONES SET KARAOKE ECHO Before use MIC VOL MIC 1 < = > ? @ MIN 2 MAX A B SC-EH560 1 2 3 45 6 8 9 :; S.
Front panel controls N O P F Q COUNTER DECK 1/2 @ DOLBY NR REV MODE TAPE EDIT HREC PAUSE A » N O P Q R S G EOPEN RESET R EOPEN DISPLAY T U S T U V WX Y Z B V W X Y Z SC-EH760 [ \ ] ^ 3D AI EQ/ M.EQ BAND MULTI JOG DISPLAY MODE UPRO LOGIC SUPER SURROUND OFF/ON CENTER FOCUS VIRTUAL REAR MULTI REAR 3D ENHANCED SURROUND SURROUND SURROUND SEAT POSITION DSP CONTROL _` a b c de SC-EH560 [ \ ] fg 3D AI EQ/ M.
A The remote control l u H SLEEP PROGRAM CANCEL 1 v DISC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 w j/-/-- m 0 Before use 3D AI EQ/M.EQ BAND g x ] EQ n CH SELECT y AV EFFECT o p _ h q ` :i TEST UPRO LOGIC VCR/AUX/ 6CH INPUT TAPE/ DECK 1/2 CD TUNER/ BAND ⁄/g ¤ » ¤ r SUPER DIGITAL SURROUND S.WOOFER z 9 s MUTING M N ∂ VOLUME | t ; { } µ A » Controls Buttons 1, 9–;, ], _, ` and g–i function in the same way as the controls on the main unit. l Sleep timer button (SLEEP) . . . . . . . . .
A 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 1 2 Press [ê/I] to turn the unit on. 1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER, –DEMO] to display “CLOCK”. 2 Each time you press the button: CLOCK>FPLAY>FREC>Original display ^-------------------------------------------------------------------} Within 7 seconds Press [SET]. 3 1 Press [TUNING (X or W)] to set the time.
CDs Normal play H/I Preparation: Press [ê/I] to turn the unit on. 4 1 SC-EH760 2 [SC-EH760] 1 Press [DIRECT OPEN] ([DISC 1]– [DISC 5]) to open a tray and set a CD. 2 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to load the other trays. Basic operations 3 3 DISC 1–5 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].
CDs To stop the disc Press [º]. To pause play M, N Press [;] during play. The “!” indicator flashes. Press [;] or [!] to resume play. Skipping tracks Press [4] (backward), or [5] (forward). Play position once Track » once Track [M] g twice Track [N] Searching through tracks During play Press and hold [4] (backward), or [5] (forward). A “NO DISC” is displayed When the unit is in CD mode but a disc isn’t in the playing position (SC-EH760) or in the player (SC-EH560).
CDs H SLEEP 1 2 1 2 3 4 PROGRAM CANCEL DISC 3 j/-/-- 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3D AI EQ/M.EQ BAND EQ 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. CH SELECT AV EFFECT TEST UPRO LOGIC VCR/AUX/ 6CH INPUT TAPE/ DECK 1/2 CD TUNER/ BAND ⁄/g ¤ » ¤ 1 2 SUPER DIGITAL SURROUND S.WOOFER Basic operations M N ∂ VOLUME [SC-EH760] Press [DISC]. CD MUTING Press [PROGRAM].
CDs A H SLEEP 1 2 PROGRAM CANCEL 1 2 3 DISC 3 j/-/-- 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3D AI EQ/M.EQ BAND EQ CH SELECT AV EFFECT TEST UPRO LOGIC VCR/AUX/ 6CH INPUT TAPE/ DECK 1/2 CD TUNER/ BAND ⁄/g ¤ » ¤ DIGITAL SUPER SURROUND S.WOOFER CD Preparation: Press [CD] on the remote control or [INPUT SELECTOR] on the tuner amplifier to select “CD”. A » Direct access play [SC-EH760] Starts normal play from a selected track on a selected disc to the last track of the final disc (➡ page 12).
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 with the tuner amplifier or the remote control (➡ page 17). AUTO/ 2 FMMONO 13 H/I 4 Preparation: Press [ê/I] to turn the unit on. 1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select FM or AM. Each time you press the button: FMcAM 2 Press [TUNING “MANUAL”.
The radio: preset tuning Choose either automatic presetting, which presets all the stations the tuner amplifier can receive, or manual presetting, which allows you to select the stations to preset and the order they are to be preset in. There are 39 channels available for presetting. SET A » A Do the following once each for FM and AM. Preparation: Tune to the frequency presetting is to begin at (➡ page 16). 24 3 TUNING MODE Automatic presetting Hold down [SET].
Cassette tapes Preparation: Press [ê/I] to turn the unit on. 1 4 23 1 1 Press [< OPEN] on deck 1 or deck 2 and insert the cassette. 2 Press [DOLBY NR] to select Dolby NR on (“ëNR” appears) or off. (➡ “Dolby noise reduction” page 19) 3 DECK 1/2 Basic operations Each time you press the button: h: One side is played. d: Both sides are played. f: Both sides are played 8 times each. @ 5 H/I Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode. 4 Press ["] (reverse side) or [!] (forward side).
Cassette tapes A » F, G Fast-forwarding and rewinding Press [6] or [5] while the tape is stopped. Tape direction rewind fast-forward ! 6 5 " 5 6 DECK 1/2 A F G 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 non playing deck, and then press [6] or [5].
Changing sound field and A » quality Changes to sound field and quality have no effect on recordings. SC-EH760 [SC-EH760] MULTI JOG Turn [MULTI JOG] to select a setting. [SC-EH560] Press [EQ] to select a setting. 13 2 SC-EH560 EQ 2 A Each time you turn [MULTI JOG] (SC-EH760) or press [EQ] (SC-EH560): HEAVY: Adds punch to rock. CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds. HALL: Expands sound to make you feel like you were in a hall. AI-EQ: Adjust sound with the acoustic image equalizer (➡ page 21). M.
Changing sound field and quality A » A 2 13 SC-EH760 Using the acoustic image equalizer (3D AI EQ) Achieve subtle sound quality settings with the soft, sharp, heavy, and light coordinates. Select one of the two 3D settings for a surround effect. 1 [SC-EH760] Turn [MULTI JOG] to select “AI-EQ”. [SC-EH560] 2 SC-EH560 1 3 Press [EQ] to select “AI-EQ”. 2 Press [3D AI EQ/M.EQ BAND] to select the surround level.
Enjoying surround sound The following chart gives a summary of this unit’s surround features. It also shows additional features 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, either turn the surround system or effect off or reduce the level of the effect.
[SC-EH760] A Center focus (➡ page 27) A B C D G Center focus Virtual rear surround Multi rear surround 3D enhanced surround Seat position A B C D G Center focus Virtual rear surround Multi rear surround 3D enhanced surround Seat position (➡ page 27) 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.
Enjoying surround sound 6CH DISCRETE INPUT 1 3 INPUT SELECTOR 1 DIGITAL S.WOOFER SC-EH760 Preparation: Connect a DVD player with a built in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder (➡ page 38). 1 2 Press [6CH DISCRETE INPUT]. 3 Adjust the volume. Playback a Dolby Digital or DTS source on the DVD player. To cancel Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select another source. 6CH DISCRETE INPUT If you have connected a subwoofer Changing sound field and quality Press and hold [DIGITAL S.
Enjoying surround sound DOLBY PRO LOGIC 1 1 SC-EH760 Press [ë PRO LOGIC, OFF/ON]. The indicator turns green. 2 Playback a Dolby Surround source. To cancel Press [ë PRO LOGIC, OFF/ON] so the indicator goes out. 1 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. 1 Press [TEST] to output a test signal. The speaker outputting the test signal is displayed.
Enjoying surround sound A » SUPER SURROUND SC-EH760 VIRTUAL DOLBY SURROUND SC-EH560 Press [VIRTUAL DOLBY SURROUND]. The indicator turns green. To cancel Press [VIRTUAL DOLBY SURROUND] so the indicator goes out.
Surround effects [SC-EH760] These effects are available when the corresponding indicators are alight. A » CENTER MULTI REAR FOCUS SURROUND CENTER FOCUS Press [CENTER FOCUS]. The indicator turns green. Each time you press the button: CENTER FOCUS1>CENTER FOCUS2>(off) ^_____----------------------------------------___} H SLEEP 1 2 3D ENHANCED SURROUND DISC 3 j/-/-- 5 6 7 8 9 2 EQ CH SELECT On the remote control B » 0 3D AI EQ/M.
Surround effects [SC-EH560] These effects are available when the corresponding indicators are alight. 1 1 22 A » CENTER EFFECT 1 Press [CENTER EFFECT]. The indicator flashes green. 2 While the indicator is flashing (within 10 seconds) Press [3] (to increase level) or [4] (to decrease level). H SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 There are three levels. PROGRAM CANCEL j/-/-- To cancel 0 3D AI EQ/M.EQ BAND 3 2 EQ AV EFFECT Changing sound field and quality 1 UVIRTUAL SIMULATED S.
Surround effects SEAT POSITION 1 SC-EH760 1 2 Press [SEAT POSITION]. The indicator flashes green. 2 While the indicator is flashing (within 10 seconds) Adjust the seat position. To cancel 1 SC-EH560 1 Press [SEAT POSITION] so the indicator flashes. 2 Press [SEAT POSITION] again while the indicator is flashing so it turns orange.
Before recording (Deck 2 only) Note [SC-EH760] You cannot record when [6CH DISCRETE INPUT] is selected. (“ERROR” appears.) COUNTER RESET DISPLAY A Selection of tapes for recording The unit automatically identifies the type of tape. DECK 1/2 Normal position/TYPE I ✔ High position/ TYPE II ✔ Metal position/ TYPE IV ✔ COUNTER A » DISPLAY To display the tape counter while recording Press [COUNTER DISPLAY]. The counter is displayed for about 5 seconds.
Before recording (Deck 2 only) Preparatory steps 2 1 Do these steps before each recording. Wind up the leader tape in deck 2 so recording can begin immediately. 1 Press [< OPEN] on deck 2 and insert the cassette. Insert the cassettes on both decks for tape-to-tape recording (➡ page 33). DECK 1: For playback DECK 2: For recording 2 3 Press [DOLBY NR] to select Dolby NR on (“ëNR” appears) or off. (➡ “Dolby noise reduction” page 19) 3 Each time you press the button: h: One side only records.
Recording CDs Preparation: 1 ³Do the preparatory steps (➡ page 31). ³Insert the CD(s) you want to record (➡ page 12). ³[SC-EH760] Press [DISC 1]–[DISC 5] on the CD changer to select the disc where you want to start recording, then press [º] to stop the disc. 2 A » @ SC-EH760 3 EDIT Normal recording 1 Press ["] (reverse side) or [!] (forward then [º] to set the tape direction. 2 Press [´ REC PAUSE].
A Recording the radio » Preparation: Do the preparatory steps (➡ page 31). 3 2 1 (➡ page 16 or 17) 2 A Tune to the required station. Press [´ REC PAUSE]. The deck goes into the recording standby mode and the play indicator “"” or “!” starts flashing. 3 @ Press ["] (reverse side) or [!] start recording. (forward side) to To stop recording Press [º]. 2 HREC PAUSE To temporarily stop recording 2 REC Press [´ REC PAUSE]. The deck goes into recording standby mode.
Using the timers The play timer 6 This timer starts play of the selected source at the selected time. The example shows settings for preset radio channel 8 to play between 6:30 and 7:40 at j40 dB. 1 2–5 Preparation: Turn the unit on, set the time (➡ page 11), preset radio stations if you want the timer to start playing the radio (➡ page 17). 1 1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER, –DEMO] to select “FPLAY.
Using the timers The record timer 6 This timer records the radio at the set time. The example shows settings for recording preset channel 8 from 18:30 to 19:30. 1 2–4 Preparation: Turn the unit on, set the time (➡ page 11), preset radio stations (➡ page 17). 1 œPLAY/œREC 1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER, –DEMO] to select “FREC”. Each time you press the button: CLOCK>FPLAY>FREC>Original display ^-------------------------------------------------------------------} 5 2 Press [SET] within 3 seconds.
Using the timers A » The play and record timers Checking the timers A Press [CLOCK/TIMER, –DEMO] to select “FPLAY” (or “FREC”). The timer conditions are shown in the following order: Play timer: Start time>Finish time>Source>Volume Record timer: Start time>Finish time>Broadcast station you select œPLAY/œREC 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.
Changing the sound range A » display The sound processor shows the level of each sound range with the three types of display described below. A SC-EH760 SC-EH560 DISPLAY MODE DISPLAY MODE –UV DEMO [SC-EH760] Press [DISPLAY MODE]. [SC-EH560] Press [DISPLAY MODE, –ëV DEMO]. The spectrum display will change as follows. [a] Normal display This display indicates the strength of the sound in each tonal range.
A External unit connections DVD player with 5.1ch output SC-EH760 ³Turn off all units before making connections. ³Refer to the manual of the other unit for details. (Cables and equipment not included.) FRONT L/R SURROUND L/R Sound processor CENTER AUX (DVD) Stereo phono cable (not included) White (L) Red (R) Video connection cable (not included) DVD 6ch INPUT CENTER SURROUND FRONT L L SUBWOOFER L L/R OUT (MIX) SUBWOOFER R R R Connections to SC-EH760 [A] DVD player with 5.
Using other equipment A » 1 1 A Listening to an external source Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the external source. Each time you press the button: [SC-EH760] TUNER>CD>TAPE>VCR (EXT)>AUX (DVD) ^----------------------------------------------------------------------------} [SC-EH560] TUNER>CD>TAPE>VCR (EXT) ^----------------------------------------------------} On the remote control Press [VCR/AUX/6CH (SC-EH560). 1 2 INPUT] (SC-EH760) or [VCR] Operate the unit.
Enjoy karaoke with CDs and cassettes (For Australia and N.Z. only) 2 1 1 Lower the volume with [MIC VOL] and connect the microphone. Plug type: 6.3 mm monaural 2 Press [KARAOKE] to select a voice mode. Each time you press the button: MONO L>MONO R>VOICE MUTE>(off) ^-----------------------------------------------------------------} Use this chart to select the appropriate mode.
Technical specifications º EQ/SFP section MANUAL GEQ 3-Band parametric EQ Center frequency High band 3.5 kHz, 5.3 kHz, 8 kHz, 12.5 kHz Mid band 240 Hz, 390 Hz, 630 Hz, 1 kHz, 1.5 kHz, 2.3 kHz, 3.5 kHz Low band 70 Hz, 90 Hz, 143 Hz, 240 Hz Level control n1.2, 2.4, 3.6, 4.8, 6 dB EQ SPACE mode 3 modes HEAVY, CLEAR, HALL 3D acoustic image EQ 3 modes AI EQ, 3D AI 1, 3D AI 2 º Pre-amplifier section [SC-EH760] Input sensitivity/impedance VCR (EXT) AUX (DVD) Output level VCR REC OUT (For Australia and N.Z.
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. The speaker cords may be shorted. Turn the unit off, check and correct the connections and turn the unit on.
The CD changer or CD player The display is wrong or play won’t start. The disc may be upside down. < 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. [SC-EH760] “TAKE OUT/DISC” appears on the display. There is a problem with the CD mechanism. (A power failure may have occurred.) The tray will open automatically.
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