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RQT6866
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Supplied accessories
Please check and identify the supplied
accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when
asking for replacement parts.
∏ AC mains lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
For the United Kingdom For Australia and N.Z.
(RJA0053-3X) (RJA0035-2X)
For Eastern Europe
(RJA0019-2X)
Note
The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use
it with other equipment.
∏ Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
[EH790] for the United Kingdom [EH790] for Australia and N.Z.
and Eastern Europe (EUR7702280)
(EUR7702270)
[EH590]
(EUR7702070)
∏ Remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
∏ FM indoor antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
For the United Kingdom For Australia and N.Z.
and Eastern Europe (RSA0006-J)
(RSA0007)
∏ AM loop antenna set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
(RSA0022-L)
∏ Speaker leads
(REE1234) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 (REE1233) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
(Red/Black) (Gray/Blue)
∏ Antenna plug adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Only for the United Kingdom
(SJP9009)
SC-EH790
SH-EH790
SA-EH790
SL-EH790
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RS-DV290
SB-DV290
SB-PC95
SB-PS95
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions care-
fully.
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.
System
Sound processor
Tuner / amplifier
CD changer
CD player
Cassette deck
Front
Speakers Center
Surround
SC-EH590
SH-EH590
SA-EH590
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SL-EH590
RS-DV290
SB-EH590
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CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
CD changer or CD player
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Safety precautions
Placement
Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high tem-
peratures, 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 and
unwanted acoustical effects.
Do not place heavy items on the unit.
Voltage
Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and
cause a fire.
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting
the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.
AC mains lead protection
Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor
connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull,
bend, or place heavy items on the lead.
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC mains
lead can cause electric shock.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.
Foreign matter
Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric shock
or malfunction.
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or
malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the power
supply and contact your dealer.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain flammable
gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.
Service
Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted,
indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not
covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and
contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Electric shock or
damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or
reconstructed by unqualified persons.
Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it
is not to be used for a long time.
Table of contents
Before use
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Control guide and preparatory steps
Front panel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turning DEMO off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting the time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Basic operations
CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
The radio: manual tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
The radio: preset tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Changing sound field and quality
Boosting the super woofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the super sound equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Changing sound field and quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the acoustic image equalizer (AI EQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the manual equalizer (M.EQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Enjoying surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6CH DISCRETE INPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
DOLBY PRO LOGIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
SUPER SURROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Speaker level adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Surround effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Recording operations
Before recording (Deck 2 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Recording CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Recording the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Tape-to-tape recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Timer operations and convenient functions
Using the timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Changing the sound range display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Muting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Enjoying karaoke (For Australia and N.Z.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
External unit connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Optional antenna connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
References
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cassette tape selection and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
Simple set-up and play
Locating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Speaker leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Flat cables and AC mains lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Listening to a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS
VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
CAUTION!
≥DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN
CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL
VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD
DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWS-
PAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CAN-
DLES, ON THE UNIT.
≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
MANNER.
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCE-
DURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZAR-
DOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVI-
CING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile tele-
phones during use. If such interference is apparent, please in-
crease separation between the product and the mobile telephone.
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.
For United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
www.panasonic.co.uk (for UK customers only)
≥ Order accessory and consumable items for your
product with ease and confidence by telephoning our
Customer Care Centre Mon–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm.
(Excluding public holidays.)
≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering
application.
≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are
provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
≥ It couldn’t be simpler!
Customer Care Centre
For UK customers: 08705 357357
For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333
Technical Support
For UK customers: 0870 1 505610
This Technical Support Hot Line number is for
Panasonic PC software related products only.
For Republic of Ireland, please use the Customer Care
Centre number listed above for all enquiries.
For all other product related enquiries, please use the
Customer Care Centre numbers listed above.
DANGER
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
ADVARSEL
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE
ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
VARO!
AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA
NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
VARNING
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH
SPÄRREN ÄR URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
ADVARSEL
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES OG SIKKERHEDSLÅS
BRYTES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
VORSICHT
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET.
NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
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