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RQT6866

Changing sound field and quality

RQT6866

Changing sound field and quality

Surround system Features Software

SUPER

SUR-

ROUND

(➡ page 24)

Any stereo sound source except for

the radio.

≥Video tape

≥CD

≥Tape

MUSIC

6CH

DISCRETE

INPUT

(

➡➡

➡ page 24)

≥Use 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 (➡ page 36 for

connection, page 24 for operation).

≥Connect a subwoofer (not included) to

the SUBWOOFER terminal to enhance

the surround effect (➡ page 36).

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.

DOLBY PRO

LOGIC

(➡ page 24)

≥This unit has built-in Dolby Pro Logic

circuitry so you can enjoy Dolby

Surround.

≥Dolby 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.

≥If 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.

Software encoded with Dolby

Surround can be identified with this

mark.

≥DVD

≥Laser Disc

≥Video tape

≥CD

≥This mode adds surround effects to

movie software that hasn’t been recorded

with the above systems.

≥In MOVIE mode you can adjust the

volume of the surround speakers to get

the best surround effect.

Enjoying surround sound

[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.

This mode adds surround effects to stereo

sources.

MOVIE

Additional effects

See below for details.

A Center focus

B Virtual rear surround

C Multi rear surround

D Seat position

A Center focus

B Virtual rear surround

C Multi rear surround

D Seat position

B Virtual rear surround

C Multi rear surround

D Seat position

Note

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

effect will be heard through headphones.

≥You 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.

When you turn on one of the surround systems, the indicator for the

additional effects you can use also light.

A Center focus

(➡ page 26)

≥This mode makes it seem like the

sound from the center speaker is

coming from within the television.

≥The center speaker should be placed

above the television.

Additional effects

B Virtual rear surround

(➡ page 26)

≥This mode is useful if you have to

place your surround speakers near

the front speakers due to the layout

of your room.

≥This mode makes it seem like the

sound from the surround speakers is

coming from behind you.

C Multi rear surround

(➡ page 26)

This mode makes it seem like there

are multiple surround speakers in your

room, increasing the cinema-like

atmosphere.

Virtual speakers

D Seat position (➡ page 27)

This mode helps maintain the sound

position even if the listening position

itself is changed.

“DTS”, “DTS Digital Surround” and “DTS Digital Out” are regis-

tered 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.

Virtual speakers

Changing sound field and quality

Using the manual equalizer (M.EQ)

Create your own sound quality effects.

SC-EH590 has three manual equalizers.

1 [EH790]

Turn [MULTI JOG] to select “MANUAL”.

[EH590]

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].

1 Select the sound range to be adjusted with [2] or [1].

2 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

[EH790] Turn [MULTI JOG] to select “FLAT”.

[EH590] Press [FLAT]. The indicator turns off.

Note

The changes you make are stored and automatically recalled the next time

you select the manual equalizer.

MULTI JOG

EH790

EH790 EH590

MULTI

CONTROL

MULTI JOG

EH590

M1 M3M2

LOW HIGHMID

1,2

EH790

EH590

FLAT