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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
SYSTEME DE COMPOSANTS COMPACT
HX-GD8—Consists of CA-HXGD8 and SP-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.
Serial No.
DISC
COMPACT COMPONEN
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Safty[C].fm Page 1 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 5:49 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses Caution–– (STANDBY/ON) button! CAUTION Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN completely. The (STANDBY/ON) button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, power can be remote controlled. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
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Safty[C].fm Page 2 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 5:49 PM For U.S.A. For Canada/pour le Canada This equipment has been tested and found to CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits FULLY INSERT. are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS This equipment g
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Safty[C].fm Page 3 Tuesday, March 16, 2004 5:49 PM 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2 CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3 CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 4 REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE UNIT. 1 PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1 2 ATTENTION: N’ouvrez pas le couvercle supérieur. Il n’y a au
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HX-GD8.book Page 1 Thursday, March 18, 2004 6:43 PM Contents Introduction ............................................................2 Timer Operations ..................................................32 Precautions ..........................................................................2 Setting the Timer...............................................................32 How to Read This Manual ..................................................2 Timer Priori
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HX-GD8.book Page 2 Thursday, March 18, 2004 6:43 PM 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 he
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HX-GD8.book Page 3 Thursday, March 18, 2004 6:43 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) • Composite video cord (1) • Remote control (1) • Batteries (2) If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately. Step 2: Prepare the Remote Control Insert t
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HX-GD8.book Page 4 Thursday, March 18, 2004 6:43 PM Step 3: 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. VIDEO INPUT AM loop antenna (supplied) Turn it until the best reception is obtained. VIDEO INPUT TV Yellow VIDEO
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COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT VIDEO CATION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 —16 ANTENNA AM AM EXT RIGHT LEFT LOOP MAIN SPEAKERS FM75W COAXIAL SUBWOOFERS AUX IN HX-GD8.book Page 5 Thursday, March 18, 2004 6:43 PM T For better FM/AM reception AM loop antenna Keep it connected. 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 using a 75 Ω wire with coaxial type connector (IEC or DIN45325). F
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OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT HX-GD8.book Page 6 Thursday, March 18, 2004 6:43 PM To connect the AM loop antenna • DO NOT connect more than one speaker to 1 Hold each terminal. 3 Release • DO NOT push or pull the speakers as this will damage the foot spacers at the bottom of the speakers. To connect digital audio 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. • Make sure the an
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HX-GD8.book Page 7 Thursday, March 18, 2004 6:43 PM 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) DVD Video • DTS (Digital Theater Systems) • MPEG (MPEG Multichannel) • MLP (Meridian Lossless Packing) DVD Audio When playing a multi-channel encoded DVD,
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HX-GD8.book Page 8 Thursday, March 18, 2004 6:43 PM 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 3 457 6 8 9 p TITLE GROUP CHAP. TRACK MONO ST SURROUND DVD LEVEL 123 REC DVD AUDIO LPCM D DTS MPEG PRGR. B.S.P. BONUS RESUME 3D PHONIC qtwied r y u o;as Indications on the main display • While listening to radio: • Whi
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HX-GD8.book Page 9 Thursday, March 18, 2004 6:43 PM 1 BEEP ON indicator r Source signal indicators • Lights when key-touch tone is activated. • LPCM:lights when a source signal is linear PCM. 2 File type indicators • D: lights when a source signal is Dolby Digital. • MP3: lights while playing back an MP3 track. • DTS: lights when a source signal is DTS Surround. • WMA: lights while playing back a WMA track. • MPEG: lights when a source signal is MPEG • JPEG: lights w
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HX-GD8.book Page 10 Thursday, March 18, 2004 6:43 PM 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. Pl
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T E S HX-GD8.book Page 11 Thursday, March 18, 2004 6:43 PM 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.
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HX-GD8.book Page 12 Thursday, March 18, 2004 6:43 PM 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 vie
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HX-GD8.book Page 13 Thursday, March 18, 2004 6:43 PM 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 Examp
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HX-GD8.book Page 14 Thursday, March 18, 2004 6:43 PM 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 b
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E M U HX-GD8.book Page 15 Thursday, March 18, 2004 6:43 PM 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
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E E D D O O T T E E M M S S HX-GD8.book Page 16 Thursday, March 18, 2004 6:43 PM • 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 on
