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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM HX-D7 —Consists of CA-HXD7 and SP-HXD7 SP-HXD7 CA-HXD7 SP-HXD7 For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial INSTRUCTIONS No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No.
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CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: Changes or modifications not approved by JVC 1 Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. could void the user’s authority to operate the 2 Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS Note to CATV system installer: 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This reminder is provided to call the CATV system 2 CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC user serviceable parts inside the Unit;...
Introduction • If you are not going to operate the System for an extended Precautions period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall Installation outlet. • Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and too cold—between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F).
Contents Before Operating the System....... 3 Advanced Disc Operations ......23 Playable Disc Types ............ 3 Programming the Playing Order—Program Play..23 Playing at Random—Random Play......24 Playing Repeatedly—Repeat Play ......25 Getting Started..........4 Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Child Lock ....25 Step 1: Unpack ............
Before Operating the System Audio formats Playable Disc Types INFO The System can play back the following digital audio This unit has been designed to play back the following discs: formats. • LPCM (Linear PCM) Disc Type Mark (Logo) • DIGITAL (Dolby Digital) •...
Getting Started Step 1: Unpack Step 1 :Unpack the package and check the accessories. After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece supplied. • FM antenna (1) •...
Step : Hook Up If you need more detailed information, see page 7. 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.
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For better FM/AM reception AM loop antenna Keep it connected. A N T E N N Outdoor FM Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) antenna Extend it horizontally. (not supplied) ( 7 5 Ω ) Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to Ω...
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To connect the speaker cords Turn the power off to all components before • When connecting the speaker cords, match their polarity connections. with that of the speaker terminals: red/blue to (+) and black to (–). To assemble and connect the AM loop antenna •...
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. Indications on the main display •...
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1 BEEP ON indicator r DVD AUDIO indicator • Lights when key-touch tone is activated. • Lights when DVD Audio is detected. 2 Timer indicators t TITLE indicator • DAILY: lights when the Daily Timer stands by or is • Lights to indicate the title number when the source is working;...
Daily Operations —Playback ¥ Turn on the power. In this manual, the operation using the remote control The standby lamp on the main unit goes off. is mainly explained; however, you can use the buttons • Without pressing , the System also turns on by and controls on the main unit if they have the same (or pressing one of the source select buttons in the next similar) name and marks.
Remote To preset stations ONLY To save the power consumption while on You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations. Main Unit standby—Eco mode ONLY While on standby... Tune in to a station you want to preset, then enter into the presetting mode.
While playing DVD/SVCD/VCD: This System can store Playing Back a Disc INFO the stop point, and when you start playback again by pressing DISC 3, it starts from the position where you have Before operating a disc, be familiar how a disc is recorded. stopped—Resume Play.
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Remote Remote ONLY To select a title/group To play back by using the disc menu ONLY While playing a disc... You can operate the disc play—DVD and SVCD/VCD with Playback Control (PBC)—using the disc menu shown on the TV screen. Skips to the next title/ •...
How to install the USB drivers To move to the next or previous page of the current menu: The following procedure is described using the English version of Windows XP. If your PC is running on a different version of Windows, the screens shown on your Moves to the next page.
Check if the drivers are correctly installed. Playing Back from Other Audio Equipment Open the Control Panel on your PC: Select [Start] = [Settings] = [Control Panel] IMPORTANT Click [System] = [Hardware] = [Device Manager] • Turn the power off to all components before = [Sound, video and game controllers] and connections.
Daily Operations —Sound and Other Adjustments Adjusting the Volume INFO Remote Control The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOL MIN, VOL 1 – VOL 30, VOL MAX). Remote control: Main unit: DIMMER SLEEP DISPLAY DVD LEVEL CLEAR VOICE RHYTHM AX FADE MUTING SURROUND...
Making the Center Channel Sound Clear Selecting 3D Phonic Mode INFO —Clear Voice Remote While playing a disc (except JPEG)... ONLY Remote control: Main unit: When a multi-channel disc with center-channel signal is loaded on the current tray, you can increase the output level for the center channel sound.
To adjust the picture tone Changing the Scanning Mode Remote INFO ONLY This System supports progressive scanning. Select “USER1” or “USER2.” • Follow steps 1 and 2 explained above. If you connect a progressive TV through the COMPONENT jacks, you can enjoy a high quality picture from the built-in Select a parameter you want to adjust.
Adjust the hour. Turning On or Off the Key-Touch Tone Remote control: Main unit: sec. (holding then...) Adjust the minute. (holding then...) BEEP OFF BEEP ON (holding then...) Now the built-in clock starts working. • When the key-touch tone is activated, the BEEP ON indicator lights up.
Unique DVD/VCD Operations Selecting the Sound Track Remote INFO ONLY Remote Control For DVD Video: While playing back a chapter containing multiple audio tracks, you can select the one to listen to. For DVD Audio: While playing back a track containing audio channels, you can select the audio channel to listen to.
Selecting the Subtitle Language Remote Selecting a View Angle Remote ONLY ONLY For DVD Video: While playing back a chapter (of DVD While playing back a chapter (of DVD Video) containing Video) containing subtitles in different languages, you can multi-view angles, you can view the same scene from select the subtitle language to display on the TV screen.
Slow-motion playback Playing Back a Bonus Group Remote INFO ONLY Some DVD Audios have a special group called “bonus While playing... group” whose contents are not open to the public. Still picture playback starts. • When the bonus group is detected, the BONUS indicator lights up.
Advanced Disc Operations Programming the Playing Order Remote ONLY Remote Control —Program Play INFO You can arrange the playing order of the tracks (up to 99) before you start playback. 10 keys Before starting playback, activate Program Play. CANCEL PROGRAM RANDOM PAGE PLAY MODE...
To skip a track: To pause: To stop: Playing at Random Remote ONLY —Random Pla y INFO You can play the contents of all tracks at random. Before playback... To release, press DISC 3. PROGRAM RANDOM Canceled Remote To check the programmed contents ONLY RANDOM indicator Before or after playback...
Playing Repeatedly—Repeat Play Remote Indication ONLY Meanings Display TV screen You can repeat playback. window • You can also select the repeat mode using the on-screen bar REPEAT 1 CHAP, Repeats the current (see page 27). TRACK, chapter/track. REPEAT TRACK, •...
On-Screen Disc Operations About the On-screen Bar Remote control You can check the information on disc (except for MP3/ JPEG disc) and use some functions through the on-screen 10 keys bar. On-screen bar Ex.: While playing a DVD Video REPEAT DISC 1 TITLE 2 CHAP 3...
Changing the time information Operations Using the Remote ONLY You can change the time information in the on-screen bar On-screen Bar and the display window on the main unit. INFO 1 Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. Basic operation procedure through the on-screen bar is as follows: DISC 1 TITLE 2...
4 Select the repeat mode you want. 6 Select the end point (B). Repeats all discs. A-B Repeat starts. The selected portion plays repeatedly. Repeats a desired portion (see • Before pressing ENTER, you can page 28). search for the end point using ¡. TITLE Repeats the current title.
Chapter/Track Search Operations on t he CONTROL Remote ONLY You can search for the chapter (DVD Video) or track (DVD Screen Audio) number to play. INFO 1 While playing, display the on-screen bar with the pull- The CONTROL screen automatically appears on the TV down menu.
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To repeat slide-show for JPEG To move the highlight bar between group list and track list Before starting playback... On the TV screen Moves the bar to the track list. GROUP DISC Moves the bar to the group list. Indication To select a group/track in the list Meanings Display...
Timer Operations Setting the Timer Remote INFO ONLY Remote control Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with your favorite song. • To correct a misentry during the process, press CANCEL AUDIO (while holding SHIFT). You can return to the previous step.
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To turn off Daily Timer Select the playback source—“TUNER FM,” “TUNER AM,” “CD,” “AUX,” or “USB.” Since Daily Timer is activated at the same time everyday, you may need to cancel it on some particular days. DAILY TIMER (ON) Canceled Clock setting (holding then...) Ex.: When “TUNER FM”...
Set up Menu Operations Operating Procedure Remote ONLY Remote control You can use the Set up Menus only when a disc is selected as the source and its playback is not yet started. Ex.: Selecting “STILL PICTURE” for “FILE TYPE”: Show the set up menu.
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7 PICTURE Set up Menu Repeat steps 3 to 4 to set other items on the same Set INFO up Menu. You can select the desired options concerning a picture or Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set other items on another Set up monitor screen.
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7 AUDIO Set up Menu PICTURE SOURCE INFO You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting an You can adjust the sound settings of the System. appropriate option—picture source type (either video source or film source). AUDIO Select one of the following: DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT STREAM/PCM DOLBY SURROUND...
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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. •...
Operating the TV Operating TV Remote ONLY Remote control You can operate the JVC’s TV using this remote control. To turn on or off the TV: To select the input mode (either TV or VIDEO): TV VOL + / – TV VIDEO TV CH + / –...
Additional Information Daily Operations—Sound and Other Learning More about This System Adjustments (see pages 16 to 19) Before Operating the System (see page 3) Adjusting the Volume: Playable Disc Types: • Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or •...
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Unique DVD/VCD Operations Operations on the CONTROL Screen: (see pages 20 to 22) • For JPEG files playback... Selecting the Sound Track: – It is recommended that you record a file at 640 x 480 On some DVD videos, you cannot change audio languages resolution.
Maintenance Troubleshooting To get the best performance of the System, keep your discs If you are having a problem with your System, check this list clean. for a possible solution before calling for service. Handling discs General: • Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before while pressing the center hole lightly.
USB Operations: The disc sound is discontinuous. ] The disc is scratched or dirty. Unable to play back through the USB connection. USB connection and setting is incorrect (see page 14). No subtitle appears on the display though you have The sound through the USB connection stops.
Language Code List Javanese Slovenian Afar Georgian Samoan Abkhazian Kazakh Shona Afrikaans Greenlandic Somali Ameharic Cambodian Albanian Arabic Kannada Serbian Assamese Korean (KOR) Siswati Aymara Kashmiri Sesotho Azerbaijani Kurdish Sundanese Bashkir Kirghiz Swedish Byelorussian Latin Swahili Bulgarian Lingala Tamil Bihari Laothian Telugu Bislama...
Parts Index Refer to the pages to see how to use the buttons and controls. Remote control 10, 32 12, 23 11, 19, 31 11, 13, 23 19, 24, 32 14, 15 23, 24 10, 16, 37 13, 27, 30, 33, 37 11, 13, 14, 31 13, 22 22, 30...
General Specifications Power requirement: AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power consumption: 160 W/ 210 VA (at operation) Amplifier section—CA-HXD7 30 W (on standby; with power saving Output Power: off—Normal mode) SUBWOOFERS: 180 W per channel, min. RMS, 1.7 W (on standby; with power saving driven into 6 Ω...
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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM SYSTEME DE COMPOSANTS COMPACT HX-D7 — Consists of CA-HXD7 and SP-HXD7 — Composé du CA-HXD7 et du SP-HXD7 SP-HXD7 CA-HXD7 SP-HXD7 INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS LVT1351-002A...
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CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: Changes or modifications not approved by JVC 1 Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. could void the user’s authority to operate the 2 Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS Note to CATV system installer: 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This reminder is provided to call the CATV system 2 CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC user serviceable parts inside the unit;...
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Introduction • If you are not going to operate the System for an extended Precautions period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall Installation outlet. • Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and too cold—between 5°C and 35°C.
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Contents Before Operating the System....... 3 Advanced Disc Operations ......23 Playable Disc Types ............ 3 Programming the Playing Order—Program Play..23 Playing at Random—Random Play......24 Playing Repeatedly—Repeat Play ......25 Getting Started..........4 Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Child Lock ....25 Step 1: Unpack ............
Before Operating the System Audio formats Playable Disc Types INFO The System can play back the following digital audio This unit has been designed to play back the following discs: formats. • LPCM (Linear PCM) Disc Type Mark (Logo) • DIGITAL (Dolby Digital) •...
Getting Started Step 1: Unpack Step 1 :Unpack the package and check the accessories. After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece supplied. • FM antenna (1) •...
Step : Hook Up If you need more detailed information, see page 7. 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.
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For better FM/AM reception AM loop antenna Keep it connected. A N T E N N Outdoor FM Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) antenna Extend it horizontally. (not supplied) ( 7 5 Ω ) Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to Ω...
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To connect the speaker cords Turn the power off to all components before • When connecting the speaker cords, match their polarity connections. with that of the speaker terminals: red/blue to (+) and black to (–). To assemble and connect the AM loop antenna •...
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. Indications on the main display •...
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1 BEEP ON indicator r DVD AUDIO indicator • Lights when key-touch tone is activated. • Lights when DVD Audio is detected. 2 Timer indicators t TITLE indicator • DAILY: lights when the Daily Timer stands by or is • Lights to indicate the title number when the source is working;...
Daily Operations —Playback ¥ Turn on the power. In this manual, the operation using the remote control The standby lamp on the main unit goes off. is mainly explained; however, you can use the buttons • Without pressing , the System also turns on by and controls on the main unit if they have the same (or pressing one of the source select buttons in the next similar) name and marks.
Remote To preset stations ONLY To save the power consumption while on You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations. Main Unit standby—Eco mode ONLY While on standby... Tune in to a station you want to preset, then enter into the presetting mode.
While playing DVD/SVCD/VCD: This System can store Playing Back a Disc INFO the stop point, and when you start playback again by pressing DISC 3, it starts from the position where you have Before operating a disc, be familiar how a disc is recorded. stopped—Resume Play.
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Remote Remote ONLY To select a title/group To play back by using the disc menu ONLY While playing a disc... You can operate the disc play—DVD and SVCD/VCD with Playback Control (PBC)—using the disc menu shown on the TV screen. Skips to the next title/ •...
How to install the USB drivers To move to the next or previous page of the current menu: The following procedure is described using the English version of Windows XP. If your PC is running on a different version of Windows, the screens shown on your Moves to the next page.
Check if the drivers are correctly installed. Playing Back from Other Audio Equipment Open the Control Panel on your PC: Select [Start] = [Settings] = [Control Panel] IMPORTANT Click [System] = [Hardware] = [Device Manager] • Turn the power off to all components before = [Sound, video and game controllers] and connections.
Daily Operations —Sound and Other Adjustments Adjusting the Volume INFO Remote Control The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOL MIN, VOL 1 – VOL 30, VOL MAX). Remote control: Main unit: DIMMER SLEEP DISPLAY DVD LEVEL CLEAR VOICE RHYTHM AX FADE MUTING SURROUND...
Making the Center Channel Sound Clear Selecting 3D Phonic Mode INFO —Clear Voice Remote While playing a disc (except JPEG)... ONLY Remote control: Main unit: When a multi-channel disc with center-channel signal is loaded on the current tray, you can increase the output level for the center channel sound.
To adjust the picture tone Changing the Scanning Mode Remote INFO ONLY This System supports progressive scanning. Select “USER1” or “USER2.” • Follow steps 1 and 2 explained above. If you connect a progressive TV through the COMPONENT jacks, you can enjoy a high quality picture from the built-in Select a parameter you want to adjust.
Adjust the hour. Turning On or Off the Key-Touch Tone Remote control: Main unit: sec. (holding then...) Adjust the minute. (holding then...) BEEP OFF BEEP ON (holding then...) Now the built-in clock starts working. • When the key-touch tone is activated, the BEEP ON indicator lights up.
Unique DVD/VCD Operations Selecting the Sound Track Remote INFO ONLY Remote Control For DVD Video: While playing back a chapter containing multiple audio tracks, you can select the one to listen to. For DVD Audio: While playing back a track containing audio channels, you can select the audio channel to listen to.
Selecting the Subtitle Language Remote Selecting a View Angle Remote ONLY ONLY For DVD Video: While playing back a chapter (of DVD While playing back a chapter (of DVD Video) containing Video) containing subtitles in different languages, you can multi-view angles, you can view the same scene from select the subtitle language to display on the TV screen.
Slow-motion playback Playing Back a Bonus Group Remote INFO ONLY Some DVD Audios have a special group called “bonus While playing... group” whose contents are not open to the public. Still picture playback starts. • When the bonus group is detected, the BONUS indicator lights up.
Advanced Disc Operations Programming the Playing Order Remote ONLY Remote Control —Program Play INFO You can arrange the playing order of the tracks (up to 99) before you start playback. 10 keys Before starting playback, activate Program Play. PROGRAM RANDOM REPEAT CANCEL Canceled...
To skip a track: To pause: To stop: Playing at Random Remote ONLY —Random Pla y INFO You can play the contents of all tracks at random. Before playback... To release, press DISC 3. PROGRAM RANDOM Canceled Remote To check the programmed contents ONLY RANDOM indicator Before or after playback...
Remote Indication Playing Repeatedly—Repeat Play ONLY Meanings Display TV screen You can repeat playback. window • You can also select the repeat mode using the on-screen bar REPEAT 1 CHAP, Repeats the current (see page 27). TRACK, chapter/track. REPEAT TRACK, •...
On-Screen Disc Operations About the On-screen Bar Remote control You can check the information on disc (except for MP3/ JPEG disc) and use some functions through the on-screen 10 keys bar. On-screen bar Ex.: While playing a DVD Video REPEAT CHAP 3 TOTAL 1:01:58 DISC 1...
Changing the time information Operations Using the Remote ONLY You can change the time information in the on-screen bar On-screen Bar and the display window on the main unit. INFO 1 Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. Basic operation procedure through the on-screen bar is as follows: DISC 1 TITLE 2...
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4 Select the repeat mode you want. 6 Select the end point (B). Repeats all discs. A-B Repeat starts. The selected portion plays repeatedly. Repeats a desired portion (see • Before pressing ENTER, you can page 28). search for the end point using ¡. TITLE Repeats the current title.
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Chapter/Track Search Operations on t he CONTROL Remote ONLY You can search for the chapter (DVD Video) or track (DVD Screen Audio) number to play. INFO 1 While playing, display the on-screen bar with the pull- The CONTROL screen automatically appears on the TV down menu.
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To repeat slide-show for JPEG To move the highlight bar between group list and track list Before starting playback... On the TV screen Moves the bar to the track list. GROUP DISC Moves the bar to the group list. Indication To select a group/track in the list Meanings Display...
Timer Operations Setting the Timer Remote INFO ONLY Remote control Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with your favorite song. • To correct a misentry during the process, press CANCEL AUDIO (while holding SHIFT). You can return to the previous step.
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To turn off Daily Timer Select the playback source—“TUNER FM,” “TUNER AM,” “CD,” “AUX,” or “USB.” Since Daily Timer is activated at the same time everyday, you may need to cancel it on some particular days. DAILY TIMER (ON) Canceled Clock setting (holding then...) Ex.: When “TUNER FM”...
Set up Menu Operations Operating Procedure Remote ONLY Remote control You can use the Set up Menus only when a disc is selected as the source and its playback is not yet started. Ex.: Selecting “STILL PICTURE” for “FILE TYPE”: Show the set up menu.
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7 PICTURE Set up Menu Repeat steps 3 to 4 to set other items on the same Set INFO up Menu. You can select the desired options concerning a picture or Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set other items on another Set up monitor screen.
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7 AUDIO Set up Menu PICTURE SOURCE INFO You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting an You can adjust the sound settings of the System. appropriate option—picture source type (either video source or film source). AUDIO Select one of the following: DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT STREAM/PCM DOLBY SURROUND...
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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. •...
Operating the TV Operating TV Remote ONLY Remote control You can operate the JVC’s TV using this remote control. To turn on or off the TV: To select the input mode (either TV or VIDEO): TV VOL + / – TV VIDEO TV CH + / –...
Additional Information Daily Operations—Sound and Other Learning More about This System Adjustments (see pages 16 to 19) Before Operating the System (see page 3) Adjusting the Volume: Playable Disc Types: • Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or •...
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Unique DVD/VCD Operations Operations on the CONTROL Screen: (see pages 20 to 22) • For JPEG files playback... Selecting the Sound Track: – It is recommended that you record a file at 640 x 480 On some DVD videos, you cannot change audio languages resolution.
Maintenance Troubleshooting To get the best performance of the System, keep your discs If you are having a problem with your System, check this list clean. for a possible solution before calling for service. Handling discs General: • Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before while pressing the center hole lightly.
USB Operations: The disc sound is discontinuous. ] The disc is scratched or dirty. Unable to play back through the USB connection. USB connection and setting is incorrect (see page 14). No subtitle appears on the display though you have The sound through the USB connection stops.
Language Code List Javanese Slovenian Afar Georgian Samoan Abkhazian Kazakh Shona Afrikaans Greenlandic Somali Ameharic Cambodian Albanian Arabic Kannada Serbian Assamese Korean (KOR) Siswati Aymara Kashmiri Sesotho Azerbaijani Kurdish Sundanese Bashkir Kirghiz Swedish Byelorussian Latin Swahili Bulgarian Lingala Tamil Bihari Laothian Telugu Bislama...
Parts Index Refer to the pages to see how to use the buttons and controls. Remote control 10, 32 12, 23 11, 19, 31 11, 13, 23 19, 24, 32 14, 15 23, 24 10, 16, 37 13, 27, 30, 33, 37 11, 13, 14, 31 13, 22 22, 30...
General Specifications Power requirement: AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power consumption: 160 W (at operation) Amplifier section—CA-HXD7 30 W (on standby; with power saving Output Power: off—Normal mode) SUBWOOFERS: 180 W per channel, min. RMS, 1.7 W (on standby; with power saving driven into 6 Ω...