System Component Operating Instructions Model No. SC-EH790 SC-EH590 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.
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-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.
Caution for AC Mains Lead 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 2 STEP 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. Speaker leads [EH790] Surround and center speakers Center speaker Antennas FM indoor antenna Surround speaker (left) Surround speaker (right) 3 STEP 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 Front panel controls A — Listening to a CD — EH790 The illustrations show SC-EH790 for the United Kingdom and Eastern Europe. 1 A Tuner/amplifier ª 2 345 6 7 8 9 : DIGITAL S.WOOFER 2 VOLUME UP [EH790] Press DIRECT OPEN [DISC1]– [DISC5] and insert a CD. 1 CLOCK/ TIMER FM AUTO/ 6CH MONO DISCRETE INPUT sDEMO TUNING MODE PHONES SET INPUT SELECTOR TUNER/BAND DOWN X TUNING W KARAOKE ECHO MIC VOL Press [Í/I] to turn the unit on.
Front panel controls A A A Remote control ª P Q 6
[A] Turning DEMO off A CDs a See page 8 for basic CD play. 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. ª A CD selection b Choose discs with this mark (a). While the unit is on: Press and hold [–DEMO] until “NO DEMO” is displayed. Note on CD-R and CD-RW c This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with CD-DA, WMA (SC-EH790) or MP3 (SC-EH790).
CDs CDs [EH790] (WMA/MP3 only) SLEEP PROGRAM CANCEL 2 3 DISC 4 5 6 S10/-/-- 8 7 9 Program play SLEEP PROGRAM CANCEL CANCEL 1 2 3 DISC Remote control only 4 5 6 S10/-/-- During play 7 8 9 0 0 ÎPRO LOGIC SUPER SRND TEST Í 1 Changing the display Press [DISPLAY]. TEST The display will change as follows. 3D AI 2 3 ÎPRO LOGIC SUPER SRND 3D AI EQ CH SELECT AV EFFECT SUPER SOUND EQ DIGITAL S.
1 2 3 DISC 4 5 6 S10/-/-- 7 8 9 0 TEST Preparation: Press [CD] on the remote control or [INPUT SELECTOR] on the tuner/amplifier to select “CD”. SLEEP PROGRAM CANCEL Preparation: Press [Í/I] to turn the unit on. 1 3 A Direct access play ª 3D AI EQ AV EFFECT SUPER SOUND EQ DIGITAL S.WOOFER VCR/AUX/ TAPE/ 6CH INPUT DECK 1/2 2/; CD DISPLAY TUNER/ BAND ∫ 1 1 CD 2 XsALBUMW VOLUME 2 3 DISC DISC 2 4 5 [EH790] (WMA/MP3 only) Press and hold [–ALBUM (X or W)] to select the album.
The radio: preset tuning Cassette tapes See page 39 for tape selection. 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 Preparation: Press [Í/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.
ª A Boosting the super woofer 2 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) ^---------------------------------------------------} 1, 3 Using the acoustic image equalizer (AI EQ) Achieve subtle sound quality settings with the soft, sharp, heavy, and light coordinates. EH790 1 There is only one level when listening through headphones.
Changing sound field and quality Using the manual equalizer (M.EQ) Create your own sound quality effects. SC-EH590 has three manual equalizers. EH790 1 1 FLAT 2 The indicator turns green. 2 EH590 [EH790] Turn [MULTI JOG] to select “MANUAL”. [EH590] Press [M1], [M2], or [M3] to select the equalizer you want to set. [EH790] 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.
Enjoying surround sound Enjoying surround sound [EH790] A 6CH DISCRETE INPUT ª Preparation: Connect a DVD player with a built in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder (➡ page 36). 1 2 TEST SLEEP PROGRAM CANCEL 1 2 3 DISC 4 5 6 S10/-/-- 7 8 9 0 TEST ÎPRO LOGIC SUPER SRND 3, 4 Press [6CH DISCRETE INPUT]. EQ Playback a Dolby Digital or DTS source. On the remote control CH SELECT AV EFFECT SUPER SOUND EQ DIGITAL S.
Surround effects VIRTUAL REAR SURROUND Surround effects [EH790] 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. These effects are available when the corresponding indicators are alight. [EH790] 1 2 SEAT POSITION 1 Press [SEAT POSITION]. The indicator flashes green. ª A CENTER FOCUS 2 Press [CENTER FOCUS].
Before recording (Deck 2 only) Recording CDs B See page 39 for tape selection. Note [EH790] You cannot record when [6CH DISCRETE INPUT] is selected. 1 COUNTER RESET DISPLAY 1 Preparation: ≥Do the preparatory steps (➡ page 28). ≥Insert the CD(s) you want to record (➡ page 8). ≥[EH790] Press [DISC, 1–5] on the CD changer to select the disc where you want to start recording, then press [∫] to stop the disc. 2 Volume, sound quality and surround effects have no effect on recording.
ª A Recording the radio A Using the timers Preparation: Do the preparatory steps (➡ page 28). The play timer Tune to the required station. (➡ page 17 or 18) 3 2 2 Press [¥ REC PAUSE]. 3 1 The deck goes into the recording standby mode and the play indicator “"” or “!” starts flashing. 3 Press ["] recording. (reverse side) or [!] (forward side) This timer starts play of the selected source at the selected time.
Using the timers A A The play and record timers ª The record timer 4 1 Turning the timers on and off 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 FPLAY/FREC Preparation: Turn the unit on, set the time (➡ page 12), preset radio stations (➡ page 18). 1 The timers come on at the set times if the FPLAY/FREC indicator is on. They can be turned on and off by pressing [FPLAY/FREC].
ª A Changing the sound range display A Enjoying karaoke (For Australia and N.Z.) The sound processor shows the level of each sound range with the three types of display described below. Press [DISPLAY MODE]. 1 The spectrum display will change as follows. DISPLAY MODE 3 [a] Normal display 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.
External unit connections ≥Turn off all units before making connections. ≥Refer 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 Optional antenna connections Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor. Tuner/amplifier White Red (L) (R) ª A FM outdoor antenna A Stereo phono cable (not included) A ≥Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 6. Common Problems No sound. The cassette deck Turn the volume up. Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on.
Technical specifications SOUND PROCESSOR ∫ FM tuner section ∫ EQ/SFP section Frequency range MANUAL GEQ 5-Band EQ Center frequency 70/300/1 k/3.15 k/10 k Hz Level control n2.0, 4.0, 6.0 dB EQ/Space mode [EH790] 4 modes HEAVY, CLEAR, SOFT, HALL EQ mode [EH590] 3 modes HEAVY, CLEAR, SOFT SUPER 3D AI EQ [EH790] 3 modes AI EQ, SUPER 3D AI 1, SUPER 3D AI 2 ∫ Pre-amplifier section 250 mV/15 k≠ 250 mV/15 k≠ 250 mV/15 k≠ 150 mV/1.