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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
CA-HXGD7
CA-HXGD8
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.
which are located either on the rear, bot-
tom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
DISC DISC
Serial No.
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
HX-GD7 HX-GD8
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00-00_Safty[B].fm Page 1 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 11:08 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others CAUTION IMPORTANT for the U.K. To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety
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HX-GD8.book Page 1 Friday, March 19, 2004 11:27 AM Contents Introduction ............................................................2 Advanced Disc Operations ...................................28 Precautions ..........................................................................2 Programming the Playing Order—Program Play..............28 How to Read This Manual ..................................................2 Playing at Random—Random Play.............
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HX-GD8.book Page 2 Friday, March 19, 2004 11:27 AM 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. consult your dealer. • Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat
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Intro.fm Page 3 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 2:00 PM 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) • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote control (1) • Batteries (2) • Core filter (1) If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately. Step 2: Prepare the Remote Control Insert the batteries
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HX-GD8.book Page 4 Friday, March 19, 2004 11:27 AM Step 3: Hook Up If you need more detailed information, see page 6. Turn the power off to all components before connections. AM loop antenna (supplied) Turn it until the best reception is obtained. 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. VIDEO INPUT TV VIDEO INPUT Y Green SCART
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COMPONENT AV OUT VIDEO OUT ANTENNA CATION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 —16 AM AM EXT LOOP RIGHT LEFT MAIN SPEAKERS FM75W COAXIAL VIDEO OUT SELECT SUBWOOFERS Y/C RGB AUX IN HX-GD8.book Page 5 Friday, March 19, 2004 11:27 AM For better FM/AM reception AM loop antenna * This illustration uses Keep it connected. SP-HXGD7 as speakers. Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) Outdoor FM antenna Extend it horizontally. (not supplied) Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to an outdoor FM antenna usin
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HX-GD8.book Page 6 Friday, March 19, 2004 11:27 AM To assemble and connect the AM loop antenna To connect the speaker cords To assemble the AM loop antenna 1 Hold 3 Release 2 Insert From right From left speaker speaker From From right Subwoofer left Subwoofer • When connecting the speaker cords, match the polarity of the speaker terminals: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–). Terminal color Speaker (+) (–) Main speakers Blue Black Subwoofers Red Black • Use only speakers with the same speake
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OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT HX-GD8.book Page 7 Friday, March 19, 2004 11:27 AM To connect digital audio Selecting the Video Signal When connecting a TV, you can use either one of the video output terminals—COMPONENT or AV OUT. After connecting the TV, set the video signal type correctly for your TV. • Make sure the unit is not yet turned on. If it is already turned on, turn off then on again so that the selector setting becomes active. VIDEO OUT Before connecting optical digital cor
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HX-GD8.book Page 8 Friday, March 19, 2004 11:27 AM Before Operating the System Audio formats Playable Disc Types INFO The System can play back the following digital audio formats. This unit has been designed to play back the following discs: • LPCM (Linear PCM) Disc Type Mark (Logo) • DIGITAL (Dolby Digital) • DTS (Digital Theater Systems) DVD Video • MPEG (MPEG Multichannel) • MLP (Meridian Lossless Packing) DVD Audio When playing a multi-channel encoded DVD, t
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E D T O E E M M S U HX-GD8.book Page 9 Friday, March 19, 2004 11:27 AM Parts Index Refer to the pages to see how to use the buttons and controls. Remote control DISC1 DISC2 DISC3 12 DISC4 DISC5 46 13 – 15, 26, 28, 29, 33, 34, 44 – 46 21 PAGE 20 19, 22 28, 29 27 23, 26 22, 25 30 15 15 22, 23, 26 19, 22 15, 27, 29, 32, 33, 40, 44 – 46 SET UP 40, 41, 44 32 REV.MODE 12 – 14, 16, 27 – 29, 35, 36 REC START/STOP 14 – 16, 29 37 14, 27, 29 13 – 15, 29 14, 16, 27 BEEP 19 ON/OFF 1
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HX-GD8.book Page 10 Friday, March 19, 2004 11:27 AM 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. 12 3 4 5 6 78q 9p TITLE GROUP CHAP. TRACK RDS TA NEWS INFO MONO ST SURROUND DVD LEVEL 123 REC DVD AUDIO LPCM D DTS MPEG PRGR. B.S.P. BONUS RESUME 3D PHONIC wyeorf t u i ;asd Indications on the main display • While listenin
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HX-GD8.book Page 11 Friday, March 19, 2004 11:27 AM 1 BEEP ON indicator e DVD AUDIO indicator • Lights when key-touch tone is activated. • Lights when DVD Audio is detected. 2 File type indicators r SURROUND indicator • MP3: lights while playing back an MP3 track. • Lights when the Surround mode is activated. • WMA: lights while playing back a WMA track. t Source signal indicators • JPEG: lights while playing back a JPEG file. • LPCM:lights when a source signal is lin
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HX-GD8.book Page 12 Friday, March 19, 2004 11:27 AM 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 (STANDBY/ON), the System and controls on the main unit if they have the same (or also turns on by pressing one of the source select similar) name and marks. buttons in the next step. ø Select the source. Play
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T E S HX-GD8.book Page 13 Friday, March 19, 2004 11:27 AM Listening to the Radio INFO Main Unit ONLY To preset Stations To select the band (FM/AM) You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations. 1 Tune in to a station you want to preset, then enter into FM AM the presetting mode. SET /DISPLAY To tune in to a station While FM or AM is selected... 2 Select a preset number for the station you store. 1 sec. Increases the frequency. Decreases the frequency. 3 Store the station. W
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HX-GD8.book Page 14 Friday, March 19, 2004 11:27 AM Playing Back a Disc INFO On-screen guide icons • During disc playback, the following icons may appear for Before operating a disc, be familiar how a disc is recorded. a while on the TV screen: • DVD Video comprises of “Titles” which includes “Chapters,” DVD Audio/MP3/WMA comprise of Appears at the beginning of a scene containing “Groups” which includes “Tracks,” and CD/SVCD/VCD multi-angle views
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HX-GD8.book Page 15 Friday, March 19, 2004 11:27 AM 7 For SVCD/VCD with PBC: Remote ONLY To select an item directly While playing a disc with PBC, “PBC” appears on the You can select a title/chapter/track directly and start display. playback. When disc menu appears on the TV screen, select an item on For DVD Video, you can select a title before starting the menu. Playback of the selected item starts. playback, while you can select a chapter after starting Example
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HX-GD8.book Page 16 Friday, March 19, 2004 11:27 AM To reverse the tape automatically Playing Back a Tape REV.MODE To insert a tape You can play back type I tapes. • The use of C-120 or longer tape is not recommended. Push (holding then...) • You can also use REVERSE MODE button on the unit. Tape is automatically reversed, and playback repeats until you stop it. Tape will not be reversed. When the current side of the tape reaches its end, playback stops. Insert To locate the beg
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E M U HX-GD8.book Page 17 Friday, March 19, 2004 11:27 AM Daily Operations—Sound&Other Adjustments Adjusting the Volume INFO Remote Control The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOLUME MIN, VOLUME 1 – VOLUME 30, VOLUME MAX). Remote control: Main unit: SLEEP DIMMER PROGRESSIVE VFP 3/2/5/∞ Remote ONLY ENTER To drop the volume in a moment To restore the volume, press again, or SOUND MODE 3D PHONIC adjust the volume level. BEEP ON/OFF SUBWFR RHYTHM AX LEVEL +/- FADE MUTING D
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E E D D O O T T E E M M S S HX-GD8.book Page 18 Friday, March 19, 2004 11:27 AM • If you want to add surround elements into your Selecting the Sound Modes INFO Sound Mode, select one of the Surround modes. You can select one of the preset Sound Modes. 2 Enter into the SEA Control Mode. • You can enter the SEA Control Mode only while the Remote control: Sound Mode appears on the display. SET /DISPLAY Main unit: 3 Adjust the SEA pattern. 1 Select one
