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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
HX-GD7—Consists of CA-HXGD7 and SP-HXGD7
DISC
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
HX-GD7
SURROUND MODE
SOUND MODE
SUBWOOFER
SP-HXGD7 CA-HXGD7 SP-HXGD7
DIGITAL
INSTRUCTIONS
GVT0125-008A
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00-00_Safty[UJ].fm Page 1 Thursday, May 13, 2004 7:46 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others Caution–– (STANDBY/ON) button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The (STANDBY/ON) button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled. CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1.Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2.Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION • Do not block the ventilation open
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00-00_Safty[UJ].fm Page 2 Thursday, May 13, 2004 7:46 PM CAUTION: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows: 1.Front: No obstructions and open spacing. 2. Sides/ Top/ Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below. 3. Bottom: Place on a level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm or more. Front view Side view 15 cm 15 cm
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00-00_Safty[UJ].fm Page 3 Thursday, May 13, 2004 7:46 PM IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 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 THE UNIT. G-3
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HX-GD7.book Page 1 Wednesday, May 19, 2004 10:21 AM Contents Introduction ............................................................2 On-Screen Disc Operations ..................................27 Precautions ..........................................................................2 About the On-screen Bar...................................................27 How to Read This Manual ..................................................2 Operations Using the On-
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HX-GD7.book Page 2 Wednesday, May 19, 2004 10:21 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 hea
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HX-GD7.book Page 3 Wednesday, May 19, 2004 10:21 AM 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) • AC plug adaptor (1) • Core filter (1) If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately. Step
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HX-GD7.book Page 4 Wednesday, May 19, 2004 10:21 AM Step 3: Hook Up If you need more detailed information, see pages 6 and 7. 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 VIDEO INPUT TV Yellow
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VIDEO OUT SELECT NTSC PAL HX-GD7.book Page 5 Wednesday, May 19, 2004 10:21 AM 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). FM antenna (supplied) Extend it so that you can obtain the best reception. Ω Ω 5
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HX-GD7.book Page 6 Wednesday, May 19, 2004 10:21 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 Speaker Speaker cords cords (black/blue) (black/blue) Speaker cords (black/red) From right speaker From left speaker • When connecting the speaker cords, match the polarity of the speaker terminals: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–). • Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as indicated by the speaker t
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OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT HX-GD7.book Page 7 Wednesday, May 19, 2004 10:21 AM To connect digital audio To set the video output selector You can select the video output to match it to the color system of your TV. NTSC: For an NTSC TV. VIDEO OUT PAL: For a PAL TV. SELECT NTSC PAL Before connecting optical digital cord, remove the protective cap from the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT terminal. Adjusting the Voltage Selector Use a screwdriver to rotate the voltage selector so that the voltage
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HX-GD7.book Page 8 Wednesday, May 19, 2004 10:21 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,
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E D T O E E M M S U HX-GD7.book Page 9 Wednesday, May 19, 2004 10:21 AM Parts Index Refer to the pages to see how to use the buttons and controls. Remote control DISC1 DISC2 DISC3 12 DISC4 DISC5 45 13 – 15, 22 – 25, 29, 30, 36, 43 – 45 20 PAGE 20 19, 34 – 36 24, 25 23, 35 22, 36 21, 35 26 15 15 22, 35 19, 35 15, 23, 25, 28, 29, 36, 39, 43 – 45 SET UP 39, 40, 43 28 REV.MODE 12 – 14, 16, 23 – 25, 31, 32 REC START/STOP 14 – 16, 25 33 14, 23, 25 13 – 15, 25 14, 16, 23 BEEP
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HX-GD7.book Page 10 Wednesday, May 19, 2004 10:21 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 34 568 7 9 p qw TITLE GROUP CHAP. TRACK MONO ST SURROUND MIC MIX ECHO KARAOKE DVD LEVEL 123 REC DVD AUDIO LPCM D DTS MPEG PRGR. B.S.P. BONUS RESUME 3D PHONIC eur;tg y i o asdf Indications on the main display • While li
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HX-GD7.book Page 11 Wednesday, May 19, 2004 10:21 AM 1 BEEP ON indicator e Disc indicators • Lights when key-touch tone is activated. • Each indicator shows the status of a disc placed on each 2 File type indicators corresponding disc tray (DISC1 – DISC5). • MP3: lights while playing back an MP3 track. – Lights up when a disc is loaded. • WMA: lights while playing back a WMA track. • Goes off when the unit detects there is no disc loaded on • JPEG: lights while pla
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HX-GD7.book Page 12 Wednesday, May 19, 2004 10:21 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. Pla
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T E S HX-GD7.book Page 13 Wednesday, May 19, 2004 10:21 AM Listening to the Radio INFO Main Unit ONLY To preset Stations Main Unit ONLY You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations. To select the AM tuner interval spacing Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and other 1 Tune in to a station you want to preset, then enter into countries use 10 kHz spacing. the presetting mode. You can change the AM tuner intervals during the unit is SET turned on. /DISPLAY Whil
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HX-GD7.book Page 14 Wednesday, May 19, 2004 10:21 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 view
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HX-GD7.book Page 15 Wednesday, May 19, 2004 10:21 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 Exampl
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HX-GD7.book Page 16 Wednesday, May 19, 2004 10:21 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 be
