Using The Manual Equalizer (M.eq); Enjoying Surround Sound - Technics SC-EH590 Operating Instructions Manual

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Changing sound field and quality
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Using the manual equalizer (M.EQ)

Create your own sound quality effects.
SC-EH590 has three manual equalizers.
1
Turn [MULTI JOG] to select "MANUAL".
Press [M1], [M2], or [M3] to select the equalizer
2 you want to set.
The indicator turns green.
2
Change the sound quality with [ ,
Select the sound range to be adjusted with [ ] or [ ].
Adjust the level with [ ] or [ ].
Repeat step 2 to set the desired sound quality.
The original display is restored on the display panel in about
5 seconds.
To cancel
Turn [MULTI JOG] to select "FLAT".
Press [FLAT]. The indicator turns off.
Note
The changes you make are stored and automatically recalled the next time
you select the manual equalizer.
HIGH

Enjoying surround sound

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
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.
Surround system
, , ].
Use this input selector to enjoy
5.1 channel sources (e.g. Dolby Digital or
6CH DTS) played on a DVD player with
5.1 channel output and a built in Dolby
DISCRETE
Digital/DTS decoder (➡ page 36 for
INPUT
connection, page 24 for operation).
(➡ ➡ ➡ ➡ ➡ page 24)
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
DOLBY PRO
presence from sources encoded with
LOGIC
Dolby Surround. The feeling of position
has been improved by the addition of a
(➡ page 24)
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.
SUPER
MOVIE
In MOVIE mode you can adjust the
SUR-
volume of the surround speakers to get
ROUND
the best surround effect.
(➡ page 24)
This mode adds surround effects to stereo
MUSIC
sources.
Additional effects
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.
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.
"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.
Features 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
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.
D Seat position
(➡ page 27)
This mode helps maintain the sound
position even if the listening position
itself is changed.
Virtual speakers
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
Virtual speakers
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