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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
CA-HXGD7
CA-HXGD8
DISC
C O M P A C T
C O M P O N E N T
HX-GD7
SURROUND MODE
CA-HXGD7
D I G I T A L
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S Y S T E M
SOUND MODE
SUBWOOFER
INSTRUCTIONS
DISC
C O M P A C T
C O M P O N E N T
S Y S T E M
HX-GD8
SURROUND MODE
SOUND MODE
SUBWOOFER
CA-HXGD8
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- Page 1 COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM CA-HXGD7 CA-HXGD8 DISC C O M P A C T C O M P O N E N T S Y S T E M HX-GD7 SURROUND MODE SOUND MODE SUBWOOFER CA-HXGD7 D I G I T A L...
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Page 2: Proper Ventilation
3. Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm or more. Front view 1 cm 15 cm CA-HXGD7 CA-HXGD8 CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction ... 2 Precautions ...2 How to Read This Manual ...2 Getting Started ... 3 Step 1: Unpack ...3 Step 2: Prepare the Remote Control ...3 Step 3: Hook Up ...4 Selecting the Video Signal ...7 Before Operating the System ... 8 Playable Disc Types ...8 Parts Index...9 About the Display Indication ...10... -
Page 4: Introduction
Precautions Installation • Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5°C and 35°C. • Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat buildup in the System. DO NOT install the System in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or vibration. -
Page 5: Getting Started
Step 1 :Unpack the package and check the accessories. Step 2 : Prepare the remote control. Step 3 : Hook up the components such as AM/FM antennas, speakers, etc. (see pages 4 to 7). Finally plug the AC power cord. Now you can operate this System. -
Page 6: Step 3: Hook Up
Step : Hook Up If you need more detailed information, see page 6. Turn the power off to all components before connections. Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples. When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals since the terminal names actually printed on the rear may vary. - Page 7 For better FM/AM reception Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied) Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to an outdoor FM antenna using a 75 Ω wire with coaxial type connector (IEC or DIN45325). A N T E AM EX N N A LO OP VI DE O OU...
- Page 8 To assemble and connect the AM loop antenna To assemble the AM loop antenna To connect the AM loop antenna cords 1 Hold 3 Release 2 Insert • If the AM loop antenna wire or speaker cords are covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl to expose the tip of the antenna by twisting the vinyl.
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Page 9: Selecting The Video Signal
To connect digital audio Before connecting optical digital cord, remove the protective cap from the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT terminal. To connect other equipment By using an stereo mini plug cord (not supplied), you can connect equipment with analog audio output jacks such as an MD player, a TV, etc. -
Page 10: Before Operating The System
Before Operating the System Playable Disc Types This unit has been designed to play back the following discs: Disc Type Mark (Logo) DVD Video DVD Audio Video CD (VCD) Super Video CD (SVCD) COMPACT Audio CD DIGITAL AUDIO CD-R The System can play back CD-R or CD-RW recorded in the Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD, CD-RW MP3, WMA, and JPEG formats. -
Page 11: Parts Index
Parts Index Refer to the pages to see how to use the buttons and controls. Remote control 13 – 15, 26, 28, 29, 33, 34, 44 – 46 22, 23, 26 40, 41, 44 12 – 14, 16, 27 – 29, 35, 36 13 –... -
Page 12: About The Display Indication
About the Display Indication The indications on the display teach you a lot of things while you are operating the System. Before operating the System, be familiar with when and how the indicator illuminates on the display. TITLE GROUP SURROUND DVD AUDIO LPCM Indications on the main display... - Page 13 1 BEEP ON indicator • Lights when key-touch tone is activated. 2 File type indicators • MP3: lights while playing back an MP3 track. • WMA: lights while playing back a WMA track. • JPEG: lights while playing back a JPEG file. 3 TITLE indicator •...
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Page 14: Daily Operations-Playback
Daily Operations In this manual, the operation using the remote control is mainly explained; however, you can use the buttons and controls on the main unit if they have the same (or similar) name and marks. Disc number buttons, 10 keys RETURN TOP MENU 3/2/5/∞... -
Page 15: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the Radio To select the band (FM/AM) To tune in to a station While FM or AM is selected... sec. Increases the frequency. Decreases the frequency. When a station (frequency) with sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the frequency search stops. •... -
Page 16: Playing Back A Disc
Playing Back a Disc Before operating a disc, be familiar how a disc is recorded. • DVD Video comprises of “Titles” which includes “Chapters,” DVD Audio/MP3/WMA comprise of “Groups” which includes “Tracks,” and CD/SVCD/VCD comprise of only “Tracks.” For JPEG playback, see “Operations on the CONTROL Screen”... - Page 17 Remote ONLY To select an item directly You can select a title/chapter/track directly and start playback. For DVD Video, you can select a title before starting playback, while you can select a chapter after starting playback. Examples: To select number 5, press 5. To select number 15, press +10, then 5.
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Page 18: Playing Back A Tape
Playing Back a Tape To insert a tape You can play back type I tapes. • The use of C-120 or longer tape is not recommended. To start: To stop: REV.MODE To rewind tape: Before or after play... Rewinds the tape to the right. Rewinds the tape to the left. -
Page 19: Daily Operations-Sound&Other Adjustments
Daily Operations Remote Control PROGRESSIVE 3/2/5/∞ ENTER 3D PHONIC SUBWFR LEVEL +/- DVD LEVEL Main unit SOUND MODE PRESET 7/BEEP 3D PHONIC RHYTHM —Sound&Other Adjustments Adjusting the Volume The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOLUME MIN, VOLUME 1 – VOLUME 30, VOLUME MAX). Remote control: SLEEP DIMMER... -
Page 20: Selecting The Sound Modes
Selecting the Sound Modes You can select one of the preset Sound Modes. Remote control: Main unit: Surround modes* DANCE Increases resonance and bass. HALL Adds depth and brilliance to the sound. STADIUM Adds clarity and spreads the sound, as in an outdoor stadium. -
Page 21: Selecting 3D Phonic Mode
Selecting 3D PHONIC Mode While playing... 3D ACTION 3D DRAMA 3D OFF 3D THEATER 3D PHONIC ACTION On the TV screen 3D ACTION Suitable for action movies and sports programs. 3D DRAMA Creates natural and warm sound. Enjoy movies in a relaxed mood. 3D THEATER Enjoy sound effects like in a major theater. -
Page 22: Turning On Or Off The Key-Touch Tone
To adjust the picture tone Select “USER1” or “USER2.” • Follow steps 1 and 2 explained on page 19. Select a parameter you want to adjust. GAMMA Adjust if the neutral color is bright or dark. The brightness of dark and bright portions is maintained (–3 to +3). -
Page 23: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock Main Unit ONLY Without setting the build-in clock, you cannot use Daily/ Recording Timers (see page 38) and Sleep Timer (see next column). • To exit from the clock setting, press CLOCK/TIMER as required. • To go back to the previous step, press CANCEL/DEMO. Activate clock setting mode. -
Page 24: Advanced Radio Operations
Advanced Radio Operations Remote control DISP.MODE PTY SEARCH SHIFT Receiving FM Stations with RDS Radio Data System (RDS) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. • When tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS service, the RDS indicator lights on the display. -
Page 25: Switching Temporarily To A Program Type Of Your Choice Automatically
Start searching. PTY SEARCH SUB TITLE (holding then...) Ex. When “NEWS” is selected The receiver searches 30 preset FM stations, stops when it finds the one you have selected, and tunes in to that station. • If no program is found, “NOT FOUND” appears on the display. - Page 26 Description of the PTY codes NEWS News. AFFAIRS Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news—debate, or analysis. INFO Programs the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense. SPORT Programs concerned with any aspect of sports. EDUCATE Educational programs.
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Page 27: Unique Dvd/Vcd Operations
Unique DVD/VCD Operations Remote Control 10 Keys ZOOM AUDIO SUB TITLE 3/2/5/∞ ENTER SHIFT Selecting the Sound Track For DVD Video: While playing back a chapter containing audio languages, you can select the language to listen to. For DVD Audio: While playing back a track containing audio channels, you can select the audio channel to listen to. -
Page 28: Selecting The Subtitle Language
Selecting the Subtitle Language For DVD Video: While playing back a chapter (of DVD Video) containing subtitles in different languages, you can select the subtitle language to display on the TV screen. For SVCD: While playing, you can select the subtitles even if no subtitles are recorded on the disc. -
Page 29: Playing Back A Bonus Group On A Dvd Audio
Playing Back a Bonus Group on a DVD Audio Some DVD Audios have a special group called “bonus group” whose contents are not open to the public. • To play back a bonus group, you have to enter the specific “key number”... -
Page 30: Advanced Disc Operations
Advanced Disc Operations Remote Control 10 Keys CANCEL 5/∞ 4/¢ SHIFT Main unit 7 /BEEP ,8 4/¢ EJECT Programming the Playing Order —Program Play You can arrange the playing order of the tracks (up to 99) before you start playback. Before starting playback, activate Program Play. -
Page 31: Playing At Random-Random Play
To skip a track: To pause: To release, press DVD/ CD 3. To check the programmed contents Before or after playback... in the reverse order in the programmed order Remote ONLY To modify the program Before or after playback... To erase the last step: To erase the entire program: You can also use... -
Page 32: Playing Repeatedly
Playing Repeatedly Remote ONLY • You can also select the repeat mode using the on-screen bar (see page 32). Repeat Play You can repeat playback. • For DVD Video: While playing... CHAP Before starting playback... • For DVD Audio: While playing or before playback... GROUP TRACK •... -
Page 33: On-Screen Disc Operations
On-Screen Disc Operations Remote control 10 keys ZOOM 3/2/5/∞ ENTER On-screen bars DVD Video DISC TITLE TITLE 2 CHAP CHAP 3 8.5Mbps DVD-VIDEO TIME CHAP. TIME DVD Audio DISC GROUP 14 TRACK 23 DVD-AUDIO TIME TRACK PAGE SVCD DISC TRACK 3 TITLE CHAP SVCD... -
Page 34: Operations Using The On-Screen Bar
Operations Using the Remote ONLY On-screen Bar Basic operation procedure through the on-screen bar is as follows: Ex.: Selecting a subtitle (French) for DVD Video While a disc is selected as the source... Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. 8.5Mbps DISC 2 TITLE 2... -
Page 35: Time Search
5 Finish the setting. Pop-up window goes off. To cancel Repeat Play, select “OFF” in step 4. To erase the on-screen bar A-B Repeat 1 While playing, display the on-screen bar with the pull- down menu. 2 Select 3 Display the pop-up window. DISC 2 TITLE 2 CHAP 3... -
Page 36: Operations On The Control Screen
Chapter/Track Search You can search for the chapter (DVD Video) or track (DVD Audio) number to play. 1 While playing, display the on-screen bar with the pull- down menu. 2 Select CHAP. TRACK 3 Display the pop-up window. DISC 2 TITLE 2 CHAP CHAP 3... - Page 37 To move the highlight bar between group list and track list Moves the bar to the track list. Moves the bar to the group list. To select a group/track in the list Move the highlight bar to a desired item. •...
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Page 38: Advanced Tape Operations
Advanced Tape Operations Remote Control START/STOP SHIFT Main unit DISC REC START REC START /STOP REVERSE MODE IMPORTANT It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. Recording on a Tape You can use type I tapes for recording. -
Page 39: Synchronized Disc Recording
Start playing the source—“FM,” “AM,” “DVD/CD,” or “AUX.” • When recording a disc, you can also use “Synchronized Disc Recording” (see the next column). Start recording. sec. REC START/STOP To stop recording sec. REC START/STOP Synchronized Disc Recording You can start and stop both disc play and tape recording at the same time. -
Page 40: Timer Operations
Main unit 4/¢ Timer Operations Setting the Timer Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with your favorite song. On the other hand, with Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. CLOCK • To correct a misentry during the process, press /TIMER CANCEL/DEMO. -
Page 41: Timer Priority
5 For Daily Timers: • You can select the volume level (“VOLUME 5,” “VOLUME 10,” “VOLUME 15” and “VOLUME --”). If you select “VOLUME --,” the volume is set to the last level when the system has been turned off. Turn off the System (on standby) if you have set the timer with the System turned on. -
Page 42: Set Up Menu Operations
Set up Menu Operations Remote control 10 keys SET UP Set up Menu Icons The icon for the selected Set up Menu will be highlighted. Ex.: LANGUAGE Set up Menu is selected. LANGUAGE MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH ENGLISH AUDIO LANGUAGE SUBTITLE ENGLISH ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH... -
Page 43: Language Set Up Menu
Repeat steps 3 to 4 to set other items on the same Set up Menu. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set other items on another Set up Menu. To finish the Set up Menu 7 LANGUAGE Set up Menu You can select the initial languages for disc playback. -
Page 44: Audio Set Up Menu
PICTURE SOURCE You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting an appropriate option—picture source type (either video source or film source). Select one of the following: AUTO: Normally select this. When playing back a disc containing both video and film sources, the System automatically changes the processing to match it to the picture type (film or video source) of the current chapter. -
Page 45: Others Set Up Menu
D. RANGE COMPRESSION You can compress the dynamic range (the difference between the loudest sound and the softest sound) to enjoy a powerful sound even at a low volume level when listening to Dolby Digital software. This is useful at night. •... -
Page 46: Restricting The Review-Parental Lock
Restricting the Review Remote —Parental Lock ONLY You can restrict playback of DVD Video containing violent scenes and those unsuitable for your family members. Once you have set the rating level, such violent scenes (for which a higher level than you set is assigned) may be skipped or changed to another scene (depending on how the disc is programmed). - Page 47 To change the setting Display the PARENTAL LOCK sub menu. • Follow steps 1 to 4 of “To set Parental Lock” . PA R E N TAL L O C K COUNTRY CODE SET LEVEL _ _ _ _ PASSWORD EXIT SELECT PASSWORD? •••...
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Page 48: Operating The Tv
Thomson Nokia 12,34 Toshiba Operating the TV Operating TV You can operate the JVC’s or other manufacturers’ TV using this remote control. Keep pressing the button until the following steps are complete. Enter the code setting mode. ENTER TV CHANNEL - / + Enter the 2-digit manufacture’s code number. -
Page 49: Additional Information
Additional Information Learning More about This System Before Operating the System Playable Disc Types: • About audio format – Linear PCM: Uncompressed digital audio, the same format used for CDs and most studio masters. – Dolby Digital: Compressed digital audio, developed by Dolby Laboratories, which enables multi-channel encode to create the realistic surround sound. - Page 50 Setting the Clock: • “0:00” will flash on the display until you set the clock. • The clock may gain or lose 1 to 2 minutes per month. If this happens, reset the clock. Turning Off the Power Automatically: • If you turn off the System, Sleep Timer is canceled. Advanced Radio Operations (see pages 22 to 24) Receiving FM Stations with RDS:...
- Page 51 Timer Operations (see pages 38 to 39) Setting the Timer: • If you do not specify the preset station or track number correctly while setting a timer, the currently selected station or the first track will be played when timer is activated.
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Page 52: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. General: Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before you finish. ] There is a time limit. Repeat procedure again. Operations are disabled. -
Page 53: Maintenance
Maintenance To get the best performance of the System, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean. Handling discs • Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly. • Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc. •... -
Page 54: Language Code List
Language Code List Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali, Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish Bhutani Greek Esperanto Estonian Basque Persian Finnish Fiji Faroese Frisian Irish Scots Gaelic Galician Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hindi... -
Page 55: Country/Area Codes List For Parental Lock
Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock √ Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia Aruba Azerbaijan Bosnia and Herzegovina Barbados Bangladesh Belgium Burkina Faso Bulgaria Bahrain Burundi Benin Bermuda Brunei Darussalam... -
Page 56: Optical Digital Output Signals
Nepal Nauru Niue New Zealand Oman Panama Peru French Polynesia Papua New Guinea Philippines Pakistan Poland Saint Pierre and Miquelon Pitcairn Puerto Rico Portugal Palau Paraguay Qatar Réunion Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Saudi Arabia Solomon Islands Seychelles Sudan OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Signals DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Playback disc... -
Page 57: Specifications
Specifications CA-HXGD7 Amplifier section Output Power: SUBWOOFERS: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. MAIN SPEAKERS: 40 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. - Page 58 CA-HXGD8 Amplifier section Output Power: SUBWOOFERS: 140 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. MAIN SPEAKERS: 60 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
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Page 59: Safety Instructions
“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT” This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. ✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮... - Page 60 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0304AIMMDWJEM © 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED...