System Component Operating Instructions Model No. H SLEEP PROGRAM CANCEL 2 1 5 4 8 7 TEST SC-EH780 SC-EH680 SC-EH580 3 DISC 6 j/-/-- 9 0 UPRO LOGIC SUPER SRND 3D AI EQ CH SELECT AV EFFECT SUPER SOUND EQ DIGITAL S.WOOFER VCR/AUX/ TAPE/ 6CH INPUT DECK 1/2 CD ⁄/g » TUNER/ BAND ¤ M MUTING ∂ VOLUME N µ The illustration shows SC-EH780 for the United Kingdom and Eastern Europe. Note “EB” on the outer packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
Dear customer Supplied accessories Before use 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.
Table of contents Safety precautions Placement Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Simple set-up and play Locating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speaker leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
Simple set-up and play Locating The illustrations show SC-EH780 for the United Kingdom and Eastern Europe.
Simple set-up and play 2 STEP 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. Speaker leads [EH780] [EH680] Surround and center speakers Center speaker CENTER Simple set-up and play Surround speaker (left) Surround speaker (right) SURROUND L R Right Front speaker Connect the leads to the terminals of the same colour. LF and HF stand for low frequency and high frequency.
3 Antennas STEP FM indoor antenna For Australia and N.Z. Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best. Twist the vinyl tip and pull off. Simple set-up and play Adhesive tape AM indoor antenna Keep loose antenna cord away from other wires and cords. Twist the vinyl tip and pull off. 4 STEP Flat cables and AC mains lead Connecting Flat cables Disconnecting Keep the cables as flat as possible against the back of the unit. Connect the connectors to the terminals of the same colour.
Simple set-up and play [EH780] — Listening to a CD — 1 Press DIRECT OPEN [DISC1]– [DISC5] and insert a CD. Simple set-up and play 2 Press [ê/I] to turn the unit on. Label must face upward. DISC 1 2 3 4 5 3 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 number of tracks Total playing time 4 Press [!] to start play.
[EH680] [EH580] 1 The illustration shows SC-EH580 for the United Kingdom and Eastern Europe. Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] and insert a CD. Simple set-up and play 2 Press [ê/I] to turn the unit on. Label must face upward. 3 Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray. Displayed when the unit is in CD mode. Total number of tracks Total playing time 4 Press [!] to start play. Track number Elapsed play time 5 Adjust the volume.
Front panel controls A EH780 1 2 345 6 7 8 9 ; DIGITAL S.
Front panel controls A A Cassette deck » Q P R 6
A Front panel controls The illustration shows the remote control for SC-EH780 for Australia and N.Z. A Remote control » n Buttons such as function in the same way as the controls on the main unit.
A [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 Setting the time sDEMO This is a 24-hour clock. The example shows how to set the clock for 16:25 (4:25 p.m.). 1 2 DEMO Press [ê/I] to turn the unit on.
A CDs a See pages 8 and 9 for basic CD play. » A CD selection Choose discs with this mark (=). b 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.
CDs 1 Í Program play SLEEP PROGRAM CANCEL CANCEL 1 2 3 DISC 4 5 6 IL/-/-- 7 8 9 0 2 3 ÎPRO LOGIC SUPER SRND TEST 3D AI 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 2 Press [PROGRAM]. 3 Select the track with the numbered buttons. EQ CD CH SELECT AV EFFECT SUPER SOUND EQ DIGITAL S.
CDs A Í Preparation: Press [CD] on the remote control or [INPUT SELECTOR] on the tuner/amplifier to select “CD”. SLEEP PROGRAM CANCEL 1 2 3 DISC 4 5 6 IL/-/-- 7 8 9 0 A Direct access play » 1 2 [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. ÎPRO LOGIC SUPER SRND TEST 3D AI EQ CH SELECT AV EFFECT SUPER SOUND EQ DIGITAL S.
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. 2 Í/I 3 1 4 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.
The radio: preset tuning There are two methods of presetting stations. 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. 2, 4 3 A Automatic presetting » Do the following once each for FM and AM. Preparation: Tune to the frequency presetting is to begin at (á page 17). TUNING MODE A SET Hold down [SET].
Cassette tapes See page 39 for tape selection. Preparation: Press [ê/I] to turn the unit on. Í/I 1 5 Press [< OPEN] on deck 1 or deck 2 and insert the cassette. Close the holder by hand. DECK 1/2 6, 5 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).
» A Boosting the super woofer DIGITAL S. WOOFER [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) ^--------------------------------------------------------} There is only one level when listening through headphones. SUPER SOUND EQ To cancel MULTI JOG EH780 Press [DIGITAL S.WOOFER] to turn the indicator off.
Changing sound field and quality 2 1, 3 Using the acoustic image equalizer (AI EQ) Achieve subtle sound quality settings with the soft, sharp, heavy, and light coordinates. EH780 1 12 3 [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”. EH680 The indicator turns green. 2 1 FLAT 3 [EH780] [EH680] Press [SUPER 3D AI EQ] to select the surround level.
Changing sound field and quality 1,2 Using the manual equalizer (M.EQ) Create your own sound quality effects. SC-EH580 has three manual equalizers. EH780 1 1 2 [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. EH680 The indicator turns green. 1 FLAT 2 EH580 2 Change the sound quality with [2, 1, 3, 4].
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 “DTS”, “DTS Digital Surround” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered ³All the features are only effective if speakers are used. No discernible trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. effect will be heard through headphones.
Enjoying surround sound [EH780] [EH680] See page 25 for speaker level adjustments. 1 A 6CH DISCRETE INPUT » [EH780] Preparation: Connect a DVD player with a built in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder (á page 36). 1 2 INPUT SELECTOR Press [6CH DISCRETE INPUT]. Playback a Dolby Digital or DTS source. On the remote control Press [VCR/AUX/6CH INPUT] to select “6CH INPUT”. To cancel SUPER SURROUND Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select another source. Note You cannot record or enjoy karaoke (For Australia and N.Z.
Enjoying surround sound 8 7 TEST TEST 9 0 [EH780] [EH680] ÎPRO LOGIC SUPER SRND SUPER 3D AI EQ 3, 4 Speaker level adjustments EQ 6CH DISCRETE INPUT, DOLBY PRO LOGIC CH SELECT AV EFFECT SUPER SOUND EQ DIGITAL S.WOOFER CH SELECT VCR/AUX/ TAPE/ 6CH INPUT DECK 1/2 2/; TUNER/ BAND CD 1 ∫ MUTING 4 s r Preparation: Set the volume level of the front speakers normally used for enjoying the source. Remote control only TEST 6CH DISCRETE INPUT Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker.
Surround effects VIRTUAL REAR SURROUND EH780 [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. » A CENTER FOCUS [EH780] [EH680] Press [CENTER FOCUS]. The indicator turns green.
Surround effects 1 2 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 Í SLEEP PROGRAM CANCEL 1 2 3 DISC 4 5 6 L/-/-- 8 9 0 7 TEST 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) A B See page 39 for tape selection. Note [EH780] You cannot record when [6CH DISCRETE INPUT] is selected. 1 COUNTER RESET DISPLAY Volume, sound quality and surround effects have no effect on recording. Sound quality and surround effects are automatically set to flat when recording. DECK 1/2 » A To display the tape counter while recording Press [COUNTER DISPLAY]. The counter is displayed for about 5 seconds. 6 A ³Press [COUNTER RESET] to reset the counter.
Recording CDs B 1 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. 2 A 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.
» A Recording the radio A Preparation: Do the preparatory steps (á page 28). 1 Tune to the required station. (á page 17 or 18) 3 2 2 Press [´ REC PAUSE]. The deck goes into the recording standby mode and the play indicator “"” or “!” starts flashing. 3 Press ["] recording. (reverse side) or [!] (forward side) to start To stop recording Press [º]. To temporarily stop recording Press [´ REC PAUSE]. The deck goes into recording standby mode.
Using the timers The play timer 3 1 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. 2 Preparation: Turn the unit on, set the time (á page 13), preset radio stations 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>.
Using the timers The record timer 4 1 This timer records the radio at the set time. The example shows settings for recording preset channel 1 from 18:30 to 19:30. 2 Preparation: Turn the unit on, set the time (á page 13), preset radio stations (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.
Using the timers A A 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]. FPLAY/FREC 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.
» A Changing the sound range display A 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. DISPLAY MODE [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.
Enjoying karaoke 1 3 (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.
External unit connections A ³Turn off all units before making connections. ³Refer to the manual of the other unit for details. (Cables and equipment not included.) DVD player with 5.1ch output Sound processor AUX (DVD) L/R OUT (MIX) DVD 6ch INPUT CENTER SURROUND FRONT L L L SUBWOOFER R R R Stereo phono cable (not included) White Red (L) (R) Connections to SC-EH780 CENTER [A] DVD player with 5.1ch output SUBWOOFER This unit has the input terminals for 5.
Optional antenna connections Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor. » A FM outdoor antenna Tuner/amplifier A A ³Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. ³The antenna should be installed by a competent technician. For the United Kingdom and Eastern Europe FM outdoor antenna A 75 ª coaxial cable (not included) 75™ FM ANT AM ANT LOOP EXT » B AM outdoor antenna Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other convenient location. Leave the loop antenna connected.
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.
The cassette deck Poor quality sound. Clean the heads. W Check the Dolby NR setting. C Recording is not possible. If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. L “DECK NO TAPE” is displayed during “One touch editing” . Load a cassette into deck 2. L “DECK CHANGE TAPE” is displayed during “One touch editing”. If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape.
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.