Technics SC-EH760 manual

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    System Component Operating Instructions Model No. SC-EH760 SC-EH560 Note The “EB” indication shown on the outside packing case indicates United Kingdom. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this prod- uct, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. RQT5355-B EB EP GN The illustrations show SC-E[...]

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    2 RQT5355 CD changer or CD player (Back of product) System Sound processor Tuner amplifier CD changer CD player Cassette deck Front Speaker Center Surround SC-EH760 SH-EH760 SA-EH760 SL-EH760 — RS-EH760 SB-EH760 SB-PC75 SB-PS75 SC-EH560 SH-EH560 SA-EH560 — SL-EH560 RS-EH760 SB-EH560 — — Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. F[...]

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    3 Before use RQT5355 Safety precautions Placement Set the system up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to avoid distortion a[...]

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    Before use RQT5355 4 (For United Kingdom) (“EB” area code model only) 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[...]

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    5 Before use RQT5355 B C D 30–35 mm 100 mm 7–9 mm Ø7.5~9.5 120° 30° 30° A Caution ³ Use the speakers only with the recommended system. Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if you experience a sudden change i[...]

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    Before use RQT5355 6 B1 A1 B2 - + LOW MID R HIGH LOW MID L HIGH 3 4 2 6 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 75 ∞ FM ANT 4 A 4 1 2 1 1 4 6 5 3 3 5 HF MF LF FM ANT 75 ∞ GND (Right) Adhesive tape (Left) To household mains socket (Left) (Right) To unplug cables Hold the connector from both ends and pull it out. Connector (For Australia and N.Z.) Tuner amplifier side [...]

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    7 Before use RQT5355 EXT LOOP AM ANT 5–12m A EXT LOOP 75 ∞ AM ANT FM ANT 75 ∞ FM ANT GND EXT LOOP AM ANT A A 15mm 30mm 1 Flat cables. Keep the cables as flat as possible against the back of the unit. Note Connect the black connectors to the black terminals and the blue connector to the blue terminal. Incorrect connection of the flat cab[...]

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    Before use RQT5355 8 Front panel controls » A Tuner amplifier 1 Standby/on switch ( ê /I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 34, 35 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. 2 Standby indicator ( ê ) When the unit is connected to the AC mains[...]

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    9 Before use RQT5355 Front panel controls » A Cassette deck N Deck 1 cassette holder open button ( < OPEN) . . . . . . . . . 18 O Deck 1 cassette holder P Fast forward/rewind buttons ( 6 , 5 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Q Deck 2 cassette holder R Deck 2 cassette holder open button ( < OPEN) . . . . . . 18, 31 S Counter reset, display b[...]

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    Before use RQT5355 10 1 R6/LR6 AA,UM-3 B C A l _ h r 1 ] m g o p q z y ` i | : 9 { } t ; s n u v w x 30° 30° 7m f H AV EFFECT SLEEP CH SELECT PROGRAM 123 456 7890 j /-/-- CANCEL DISC VCR/AUX/ 6CH INPUT TAPE/ DECK 1/2 U PRO LOGIC DIGITAL S.WOOFER SUPER SURROUND TUNER/ BAND ⁄ / g ¤ ¤ » MUTING M N ∂ VOLUME µ CD TEST 3D AI EQ/M[...]

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    11 Before use RQT5355 » 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 Press [ ê /I] to turn the unit on. 2 1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER, – DEMO] to display “CLOCK”. Each time you press the button: CLOCK > F PLAY > F REC > Original display ^---------------------------------------[...]

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    Basic operations RQT5355 12 2 1 3 4 1 4   2 3 DISC 1–5 DISC 1 DISC 2 DIRECT OPEN DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 OPEN / CLOSE E VOLUME UP DOWN SC-EH760 SC-EH760 SC-EH760 SC-EH560 SC-EH560 SC-EH560 OPEN / CLOSE E DISC DISC H /I   1 2 3 CDs Normal play Preparation: Press [ ê /I] to turn the unit on. [SC-EH760] 1 Press [DIRECT OPEN] ([DISC 1] – [...]

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    13 Basic operations RQT5355 [ M ][ N ] B   »  M , N g a b c d e 8 c m C D 1 2 c m C D A CDs To stop the disc Press [ º ]. To pause play Press [ ; ] during play. The “ ! ” indicator flashes. Press [ ; ] or [ ! ] to resume play. Skipping tracks Press [ 4 ] (backward), or [ 5 ] (forward). Searching through tracks During play Press and h[...]

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    Basic operations RQT5355 14 DISC PRGM H AV EFFECT SLEEP CH SELECT PROGRAM 123 456 7890 j /-/-- CANCEL DISC VCR/AUX/ 6CH INPUT TAPE/ DECK 1/2 U PRO LOGIC DIGITAL S.WOOFER SUPER SURROUND TUNER/ BAND ⁄ / g¤  ¤  » MUTING MN ∂ VOLUME µ CD TEST 3D AI EQ/M.EQ BAND EQ 2 1 3 4 5 A PROGRAM 123 456 7890 j /-/-- ¤ 123 45 DISC PROGRAM[...]

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    15 Basic operations RQT5355 C B RANDOM INPUT SELECTOR REPEAT REPEAT RANDOM A 2 1 3 123 456 7890 j /-/-- 123 45 DISC DISC SC-EH760 SC-EH760 SC-EH760 SC-EH760 SC-EH560 SC-EH560 RANDOM SC-EH760 SC-EH560 REPEAT DISC RANDOM DISC DISC   RANDOM REPEAT DISC H AV EFFECT SLEEP CH SELECT PROGRAM 123 456 7890 j /-/-- CANCEL DISC VCR/AUX/ 6CH INPUT TAPE/ [...]

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    Basic operations RQT5355 16 2 3 4 1 A B 1 4 2 3 H /I FM AUTO/ MONO DISP MODE RDS PTY PS TUNING MODE VOLUME UP DOWN FM AUTO/ MONO DISP MODE RDS PS PTY MHz TUNED ST MHz TUNED MONO MHz RDS PS TUNED RDS PTY ST TUNER/BAND ? TUNING @ The radio: manual tuning Radio stations can be tuned manually by selecting the station’s fre- quency or they can be pres[...]

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    17 Basic operations RQT5355 A 2 3 1 2 3 B C 3 4 2 TUNING MODE SET SET SET SET 4 123 456 7890 j /-/-- TUNER/ BAND ∂ VOLUME µ MHz ? TUNING @ H AV EFFECT SLEEP CH SELECT PROGRAM 123 456 7890 j /-/-- CANCEL DISC VCR/AUX/ 6CH INPUT TAPE/ DECK 1/2 U PRO LOGIC DIGITAL S.WOOFER SUPER SURROUND TUNER/ BAND ⁄ / g¤  ¤  » MUTING MN ∂[...]

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    Basic operations RQT5355 18 2 1 3 4 5 5 H /I 3 2 4 1 1 DECK 1/2 @ DECK 1/2 E OPEN DOLBY NR REV MODE VOLUME UP DOWN A Î NR 1 Î NR 1 Î NR 2 Cassette tapes Preparation: Press [ ê /I] to turn the unit on. 1 Press [ < OPEN] on deck 1 or deck 2 and insert the cassette. 2 Press [DOLBY NR] to select Dolby NR on (“ ë NR” appears) or off[...]

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    19 Basic operations RQT5355 B A F , G G F G F DECK 1/2 Cassette tapes » A Fast-forwarding and rewinding Press [ 6 ] or [ 5 ] while the tape is stopped. For your reference: ³ Each deck’s play direction is stored in the system’s memory. ³ You can fast forward or rewind the tape while you are playing or recording a tape in another deck. Press [[...]

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    Changing sound field and quality RQT5355 20 SC-EH760 SC-EH760 SC-EH760 SC-EH560 SC-EH560 SC-EH560 EQ B EQ 1 1 3 2 1 2 2 MULTI CONTROL 1 2 2 3 3D AI EQ/ M.EQ BAND FLAT HEAVY CLEAR HALL AI-EQ M.EQ A FLA T HEA VY CLEAR AI-EQ M.EQ HALL 13 MULTI JOG EQ MULTI JOG MULTI JOG MULTI JOG FLAT HEAVY CLEAR HALL AI-EQ M.EQ LOW MID HIGH FLA T HEA VY CLEAR HALL AI[...]

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    21 Changing sound field and quality RQT5355 SC-EH760 SC-EH560 1 3 2 1 3 2 A 3 2 1 3D AI EQ/ M.EQ BAND B DIGITAL S.WOOFER S.WOOFE R SC-EH760 SC-EH56 0 SC-EH760 SC-EH56 0 DIGITAL S.WOOFER S.WOOFER SC-EH760 SC-EH56 0 EQ FLAT HEAVY CLEAR HALL AI-EQ M.EQ FLAT HEAVY CLEAR HALL AI-EQ M.EQ FLAT HEAVY CLEAR HALL AI-EQ M.EQ MULTI JOG 1 1 1 2 2 2 MULTI CONTRO[...]

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    Changing sound field and quality RQT5355 22 This mode adds stereo-like effects to monaural sources. Any monaural sound source except for the radio. ³ Video tape ³ CD ³ Tape 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 enh ance your enjoyment.[...]

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    23 Changing sound field and quality RQT5355 Additional effects A Center focus B Virtual rear surround C Multi rear surround D 3D enhanced surround G Seat position A Center focus B Virtual rear surround C Multi rear surround D 3D enhanced surround G Seat position E Center effect F Surround effect G Seat position B Virtual rear surround C Multi rear [...]

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    Changing sound field and quality RQT5355 24 Enjoying surround sound 6CH DISCRETE INPUT Preparation: Connect a DVD player with a built in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder ( ➡ page 38). 1 Press [6CH DISCRETE INPUT]. 2 Playback a Dolby Digital or DTS source on the DVD player. 3 Adjust the volume. To cancel Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select another source[...]

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    25 Changing sound field and quality RQT5355 1 A 1 2 3 U PRO LOGIC OFF/ON ∂ VOLUME µ TEST 1 H AV EFFECT SLEEP CH SELECT PROGRAM 123 456 7890 j /-/-- CANCEL DISC VCR/AUX/ 6CH INPUT TAPE/ DECK 1/2 U PRO LOGIC DIGITAL S.WOOFER SUPER SURROUND TUNER/ BAND ⁄ / g¤  ¤  » MUTING MN ∂ VOLUME µ CD TEST 3D AI EQ/M.EQ BAND EQ 1 2 [...]

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    Changing sound field and quality RQT5355 26 C D SC-EH760 SC-EH560 SC-EH760 SC-EH560 B A VIRTUAL DOLBY SURROUND SUPER SURROUND SIMULATED STEREO SUPER SURROUND SUPER SURROUND VIRTUAL DOLBY SURROUND SIMULATED STEREO DISPLAY MODE - U V DEMO H AV EFFECT SLEEP CH SELECT PROGRAM 123 456 7890 j /-/-- CANCEL DISC VCR/AUX/ 6CH INPUT TAPE/ DECK 1/2 U PRO LOGI[...]

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    27 Changing sound field and quality RQT5355 C B MULTI REAR SURROUND VIRTUAL REAR SURROUND FLAT HEAVY CLEAR HALL AI-EQ M.EQ FLAT HEAVY CLEAR HALL AI-EQ M.EQ 3D ENHANCED SURROUND D FLAT HEAVY CLEAR HALL AI-EQ M.EQ MULTI REAR SURROUND CENTER FOCUS VIRTUAL REAR SURROUND 3D ENHANCED SURROUND H AV EFFECT SLEEP CH SELECT PROGRAM 123 456 7890 j /-/-- CANCE[...]

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    Changing sound field and quality RQT5355 28 CENTER EFFECT SURROUND EFFECT A B 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 MULTI CONTROL MULTI CONTROL H AV EFFECT SLEEP PROGRAM 123 456 7890 j /-/-- CANCEL U VIRTUAL S.WOOFER SIMULATED STEREO 3D AI EQ/M.EQ BAND EQ 3 2 1 Surround effects [SC-EH560] These effects are available when the corresponding indicators are alight. [...]

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    29 Changing sound field and quality RQT5355 SC-EH760 SC-EH560 2 1 2 1 SEAT POSITION SC-EH760 SC-EH760 SC-EH560 SC-EH560 FLAT HEAVY CLEAR HALL AI-EQ M.EQ 2 1 H AV EFFECT SLEEP CH SELECT PROGRAM 123 456 7890 j /-/-- CANCEL DISC VCR/AUX/ 6CH INPUT TAPE/ DECK 1/2 U PRO LOGIC DIGITAL S.WOOFER SUPER SURROUND TUNER/ BAND ⁄ / g¤  ¤  » MUTING [...]

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    Recording operations RQT5355 30 A B COUNTER COUNTER DISPLAY A A COUNTER RESET RESET DISPLAY C 1 3 5 2 4 6 DECK 1/2 Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws. Before recording (Deck 2 only) Note [SC-EH760] You cannot record when [6CH DISCRETE IN[...]

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    31 Recording operations RQT5355 3 1 2 2 3 1 DOLBY NR REV MODE E OPEN Î NR 2 2 Î NR Before recording (Deck 2 only) Preparatory steps Do these steps before each recording. Wind up the leader tape in deck 2 so recording can begin imme- diately. 1 Press [ < OPEN] on deck 2 and insert the cassette. Insert the cassettes on both decks for tape-[...]

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    Recording operations RQT5355 32   DISC1–5 EDIT @ @ SC-EH760 SC-EH56 0 SC-EH760 SC-EH560 EDIT EDIT Î NR 2 REC EDIT 2 3 1 @ H REC PAUSE A B Î NR 2 REC 2 3 1   EDIT @ 3 Recording CDs Preparation: ³ Do the preparatory steps ( ➡ page 31). ³ Insert the CD(s) you want to record ( ➡ page 12). ³ [SC-EH760] Press [DISC 1] – [DI[...]

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    33 Recording operations RQT5355 1 2 2 3 B 2 3 A @ 2 1 H REC PAUSE @ DECK 1/2 TAPE EDIT Î NR 2 REC 1 2 2 REC 1 » A Recording the radio Preparation: Do the preparatory steps ( ➡ page 31). 1 Tune to the required station. ( ➡ page 16 or 17) 2 Press [ ´ REC PAUSE]. The deck goes into the recording standby mode and the play indicator “ "[...]

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    Timer operations RQT5355 34 Using the timers The play timer 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 j 40 dB. Preparation: Turn the unit on, set the time ( ➡ page 11), preset radio stations if you want the timer to start playing the r[...]

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    35 Timer operations RQT5355 2–4 2 3 4 1 1 2 1 2 SET CLOCK/TIMER @ DEMO SET 6 6 1 2–4 œ PLAY/ œ REC 5 F REC F REC F REC F RE C CH ? TUNING @ F REC F REC MHz H /I Using the timers The record timer This timer records the radio at the set time. The example shows settings for recording preset channel 8 from 18:30 to 19:30. Preparation: Turn the un[...]

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    Timer operations RQT5355 36 B A CLOCK/TIMER @ DEMO œ PLAY/ œ REC SLEEP SLEEP H AV EFFECT SLEEP CH SELECT PROGRAM 123 456 7890 j /-/-- CANCEL DISC VCR/AUX/ 6CH INPUT TAPE/ DECK 1/2 U PRO LOGIC DIGITAL S.WOOFER SUPER SURROUND TUNER/ BAND ⁄ / g¤  ¤  » MUTING MN ∂ VOLUME µ CD TEST 3D AI EQ/M.EQ BAND EQ SLEEP Using the timers »[...]

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    37 Convenient functions RQT5355 B C A a b c SC-EH760 SC-EH56 0 DISPLAY MODE DISPLAY MODE - U V DEMO DISPLAY MODE DISPLAY MODE – U V DEMO SC-EH760 SC-EH56 0 FLAT HEAVY CLEAR HALL AI-EQ M.EQ VCR/AUX/ 6CH INPUT TAPE/ DECK 1/2 U PRO LOGIC DIGITAL S.WOOFER SUPER SURROUND TUNER/ BAND ⁄ / g ¤ ¤ » MUTING M N ∂ VOLUME µ CD TEST MUTI[...]

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    Convenient functions RQT5355 38 B A C D VCR (EXT) OUT IN L R DVD 6ch INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER L L R L R R SURROUND FRONT AUX (DVD) VCR (EXT) OUT IN L R L R VIDEO MONITOR OUT AUX (DVD) CENTER AUDIO L/R OUT L/R OUT (MIX) SUBWOOFER FRONT L/R SURROUND L/R SC-EH760 SC-EH760 AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT SC-EH760 SC-EH760 for Australia and N.Z. SC-[...]

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    39 Convenient functions RQT5355 B 1 2 3 4 A 1 1 INPUT SELECTOR 1 INPUT SELECTOR 4 2 3 @ DOLBY NR H REC PAUSE REV MODE Using other equipment » A Listening to an external source 1 Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the external source. Each time you press the button: [SC-EH760] TUNER > CD > TAPE > VCR (EXT) > AUX (DVD) ^-------------------[...]

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    Convenient functions RQT5355 40 1 2 4 2 1 ECHO 4 1 2 MIC MIN MAX MIC VOL MIN MAX MIC VOL KARAOKE VOLUME UP DOWN A ECHO MO NO · L MO NO · R V .MUTE ECHO 3 Start playing the CD or cassette. 4 Adjust the main volume and micro- phone volume. To cancel Press [KARAOKE] to clear the display. To record your performance Start recording in deck 2 and then [...]

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    41 RQT5355 Reference Tape speed 4.8 cm/s Wow and flutter 0.16 % (WRMS) Fast forward and rewind times Approx. 110 seconds with C-60 cassette tape Frequency response (Dolby NR off) TYPE I (NORMAL) 20 Hz – 16 kHz (DIN) TYPE II (HIGH) 20 Hz – 16 kHz (DIN) TYPE IV (METAL) 20 Hz – 16 kHz (DIN) S/N (Signal level u max recording level, TYPE II type t[...]

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    Reference RQT5355 42 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 .[...]

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    43 Reference RQT5355 For a cleaner crisper sound Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and recording. Use a cleaning tape (not included). If the surfaces are dirty To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap- and-water solution or a weak detergent soluti[...]

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    Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Osaka 542-8588, Japan RQT5355-B F0100MF1020 %[...]