Technics SC-EH590 Enjoying surround sound, Additional effects ACenter focus, CMulti rear surround

1,2

Changing sound field and quality

Using the manual equalizer (M.EQ)

Create your own sound quality effects.

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.

Note

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

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

EH790

SC-EH590 has three manual equalizers.

effect will be heard through headphones.

tered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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≥You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these surround systems and effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Turn [MULTI JOG] to select “MANUAL”.

surround system or effect off.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

[EH590]

Press [M1], [M2], or [M3] to select the equalizer

When you turn on one of the surround systems, the indicator for the additional effects you can use also light.

field and quality

1 FLAT 2

EH590

1 EH790

MULTI JOG

EH590

M 1 M 2 M 3

2	EH790	EH590
	MULTI JOG	MULTI
		CONTROL

you want to set.

The indicator turns green.

2 Change the sound quality with [2, 1, 3, 4].

1Select 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.

Surround system

6CH

DISCRETE INPUT

(➡ page 24)

DOLBY PRO

LOGIC

(➡ page 24)

SUPER	MOVIE
SUR-
ROUND
(➡ page 24)
	MUSIC

Features

≥Use this input selector to enjoy

5.1channel sources (e.g. Dolby Digital or DTS) played on a DVD player with

5.1channel 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).

≥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.

≥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.

This mode adds surround effects to stereo sources.

Software

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.

Software encoded with Dolby Surround can be identified with this mark.

≥DVD

≥Laser Disc ≥Video tape ≥CD

Any stereo sound source except for the radio.

≥Video tape ≥CD ≥Tape

Additional effects

See below for details.

ACenter focus

BVirtual rear surround

CMulti rear surround

DSeat position

ACenter focus

BVirtual rear surround

CMulti rear surround

DSeat position

B Virtual rear surround C Multi rear surround

D Seat position qualityand

field

Changing sound

LOW MID HIGH

Additional effects

ACenter 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.

CMulti rear surround

(➡ page 26)

This mode makes it seem like there are multiple surround speakers in your room, increasing the cinema-like atmosphere.

Changing sound

Virtual speakers

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BVirtual 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.

Virtual speakers

DSeat position (➡ page 27)

This mode helps maintain the sound position even if the listening position itself is changed.

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