JVC HX-GX7 User manual

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.
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
HX-GX7
—Consists of CA-HXGX7 and SP-HXGX7
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
GVT0124-001A
[J]
COMPACT
DIGITALAUDIO
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
SURROUND MODE
HX-GX7
SOUND MODE
SUBWOOFER
DISC
CA-HXGX7 SP-HXGX7SP-HXGX7
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1 Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
ATTENTION
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie,
etc.:
1Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas
ouvrir le coffret de l’appareil.
2 Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à
l’humidité.
For U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
Attention–– Commutateur (attente/sous
tension)!
Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper
complètement le courant. Le commutateur
(attente/sous tension) ne coupe jamais
complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa
position. Le courant peut être télécommandé.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC
which provides guidelines for proper grounding and,
in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
CAUTION!
To avoid personal injury or accidentally dropping
theunit,havetwopersonsunpack,carry, and install the
unit.
32.0 kg / 71.0 lb.
ATTENTION!
Pour viter toute blessure personnelle ou chute
accidentelle del appareil, faites d baller, transporter et
installer l appareil par deux personnes.
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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 REPRRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL,
PLACED INSIDE UNIT.
1 PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1
2 ATTENTION : N’ouvrez pas le couvercle supérieur. Il
n’y a aucune pièce réparable par l’utilisateur à
l’intérieur de l’appareil; confiez toute réparation à un
personnel qualifié.
3 ATTENTION : Risque de radiations laser wisible et
invisible quand l’appareil est ouvert ou que le
systéme de verrouillage ne fonctionne pas ou a été
mis hors service. Évitez toute exposition directe au
rayon.
4 REPRODUCTION DE L’ÉTIQUETTE: ÉTIQUETTE
DE PRÉCAUTION PLACÉE L’INTERIEUR DE
L’APPAREIL
.
For Canada/pour le Canada
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQUAU FOND.
For Canada/pour le Canada
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED
THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE
EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET
OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING
EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL
APPARATUS,” ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF COMMUNICATIONS.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES
LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES
APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMIRIQUES DE
CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME SUR LE
MATERIEL BROUILLEUR: “APPAREILS
NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE
MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.
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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
Before Operating the System .................................6
Parts Index ...........................................................................6
Daily Operations—Playback .................................8
Canceling the Demonstration ..............................................8
Listening to the Radio .........................................................9
Playing Back a Disc...........................................................10
Playing Back a Tape..........................................................11
Daily Operations—Sound&Other Adjustments ....12
Adjusting the Volume........................................................12
Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..............................................12
Selecting the Sound Modes ...............................................13
Creating Your Own Sound Modes—User Mode ..............13
Turning On or Off the Key-Touch Tone ...........................14
Setting the Clock ...............................................................14
Turning Off the Power Automatically...............................14
Advanced Disc Operations ...................................15
Programming the Playing Order—Program Play..............15
Playing at Random—Random Play...................................16
Repeating Playback—Repeat Play ....................................17
Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Tray Lock..............................17
Advanced Tape Operations .................................18
Recording on a Tape..........................................................18
Synchronized Disc Recording ...........................................19
Timer Operations ..................................................20
Setting the Timer ...............................................................20
Timer Priority ....................................................................21
Additional Information ........................................22
Learning More about This System ....................................22
Maintenance ......................................................................23
Troubleshooting.................................................................23
Specifications ....................................................................24
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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.
• Leave sufficient distance between the System and the TV.
• Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid interference
with TV.
Power sources
• When unplugging the System from the wall outlet, always
pull on the plug, not the AC power cord.
Moisture condensation
Moisture may condense on the lenses inside the System in
the following cases:
• After starting to heat the room
• In a damp room
• If the System is brought directly from a cold to a warm
place.
Should this occur, the System may malfunction. In this case,
leave the System turned on for a few hours until the moisture
evaporates, unplug the AC power cord, then plug it in again.
Internal heat
• A cooling fan is mounted on the rear panel to prevent heat
buildup inside the unit.
Others
• Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the System,
unplug the AC power cord and consult your dealer before
operating any further.
• If you are not going to operate the System for an extended
period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall
outlet.
If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and
consult your dealer.
How to Read This Manual
To make the explanations in this manual as simple and easy-
to-understand as possible, we have adapted the following
methods:
• Button and control operations are explained as listed in the
table below.
•
Some related tips and notes are explained later in the
sections “Learning More about This System” and
“Troubleshooting,” but not in the same section
explaining the operations.
If you want to know more about
the functions, or if you have a doubt about the functions, go
to these sections and you will find the answers.
DO NOT install the System in a location
near heat sources, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust or vibration.
DO NOT handle the AC power cord with
wet hands.
For safety, observe the following carefully:
•Make sure there is good ventilation around
the unit. Poor ventilation could overheat
and damage the unit.
• DO NOT block the cooling fan and the
ventilation openings or holes. If they are
blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the
heat may not be able to get out.
DO NOT disassemble the System since there
are no user serviceable parts inside.
Indicates that you press the button
briefly
.
Indicates that you press the button
briefly and repeatedly
until an
option you want is selected.
Indicates that you press one of the
buttons.
Indicate that you
press and hold
the
button for an specified periods.
• The number inside the arrow
indicates the period of press (in this
example, 2 seconds).
• If no number is inside the arrow,
press and hold until the entire
procedure is complete or until you
get a result you want.
Indicate that you turn the control
toward the specified direction(s).
Indicates that this operation is only
possible using the remote control.
Indicates that this operation is only
possible using the buttons and controls on
the Main unit.
2 sec.
Remote
ONLY
Main Unit
ONLY
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Getting Started
Step
1
: Unpack
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)
If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
Step
2
: Prepare the Remote Control
Insert the batteries into the remote control by matching the
polarity (+ and –) correctly.
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, the
speakers, etc.
Finally plug the AC power cord.
Now you can operate this System.
•DO NOT use an old battery together with a
new one.
• DO NOT use different types of batteries
together.
• DO NOT expose batteries to heat or flame.
• DO NOT leave the batteries in the battery
compartment when you are not going to use
the remote control for an extended period of
time. Otherwise, the remote control will be
damaged from battery leakage.
3
2
1
R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F)
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Step
3
: Hook Up
If you need more detailed information, see page 5.
T
CATION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6Ω—16Ω
ANTENNA
RIGHT
MAIN
SPEAKERS
FM75W
COAXIAL
SUBWOOFERS
LEFT
AM
LOOP
AM EXT
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 vary among
the components.
Turn the power off to all components before connections.
To a wall outlet
Plug the AC power cord only after all connections are complete.
•Demonstration will start automatically. To cancel it, see page 8.
AM loop antenna (supplied)
Turn it until the best reception is
obtained.
FM antenna (supplied)
Extend it so that you
can obtain the best
reception.
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To assemble and connect the AM loop antenna
To assemble the AM loop antenna
To connect the AM loop antenna cords
•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 antenna conductors do not touch any other
terminals, connecting cords and power cord. Also, keep the
antennas away from metallic parts of the System, connecting
cords, and the AC power cord. This could cause poor
condition.
For better FM/AM reception
To connect the speaker cords
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.
If the audio output on the other equipment is not stereo
mini plug type,
use a plug adapter to convert the stereo mini
plug to the corresponding plug of the audio output.
1Hold
2Insert
3Release
ANTENNA
AM EXT AM
LOOP
FM 75
COAXIAL
Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)
Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and
connect to an outdoor FM antenna using a
75 Ωwire with coaxial type connector.
Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)
When reception is poor, connect a
single vinyl-covered wire to the AM
EXT terminal and extend it
AM loop antenna
Keep it connected.
• 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 terminals on the rear of the unit.
• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to
each terminal.
• DO NOT push or pull the speakers as this
will damage the foot spacers at the bottom of
the speakers.
IMPORTANT
• Always set volume to MIN when connecting or
disconnecting the other equipment.
DO NOT plug in any equipment until all
connections are complete.
Speaker
cords
(black/blue)
Speaker cords
(black/red)
From right speaker From left speaker
1Hold 2
Insert 3Release
Speaker
cords
(black/blue)
AUX
(front panel)
Audio equipment
output
Stereo mini plug cord (not supplied)
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Before Operating the System
Parts Index
Refer to the pages to see how to use the buttons and controls.
Main unit
RM-SHXGX7J REMOTE CONTROL
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
STANDBY
CLOCK
/TIMER
SET
/DISPLAY
CANCEL
/DEMO
DISC 1
PLAY
EJECT
DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5
DISC 5
DISC 4
DISC 3
DISC 2
DISC 1
REPEAT
SURROUND MODE
RYTHYM AX
HX-GX7
SOUND MODE
SUBWOOFER
DISC PLAY
MODE
START
START
/STOP
REVERSE
MODE
AUX
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
EXTENDED SUPER BASS
DISC
V
O
L
U
M
E
S
O
U
N
D
M
O
D
E
P
R
E
S
E
T
AUX TAPE
TUNING
CDFM / AM
EJECT
AUTO REVERSE
PHONES
/BEEP
REC
DISC REC
9, 11, 16
10, 11, 16, 18, 19
9, 10, 11, 16 9, 10, 11, 16
8, 10, 15
17
16
12
13
12
8, 21
14
8
8, 9
9
15, 16
10, 16
10, 16
16
19
8, 11, 18
14
8, 12
12
Remote control
8, 21
13
11, 13, 14, 17, 19
9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20
10, 15, 19
10
15, 16
19
19
11, 18
8
14, 20, 21
9, 13, 14, 20, 21
8, 16, 21
8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 18
8, 12
10, 17
12
17
12
5
11, 18
11, 18
STANDBY lamp
Remote sensor
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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.
1 BEEP ON indicator
• Lights when key-touch tone is activated.
2 MP3 indicator
• Lights when an MP3 track is detected.
3 TITLE indicator
• Lights when the group title or track title is shown on the
main display.
4 GROUP indicator
•Lights when the group title or number is shown on the main
display.
5 TRACK indicator
• Lights when the track title or number is shown on the main
display.
6 Main display
7 REC indicator
• Flashes while recording.
8 FM reception indicators
• MONO: lights when monaural reception mode is selected.
• ST: lights while an FM stereo station with sufficient signal
strength is tuned in.
9 Disc operation indicators
• REPEAT:lights when Repeat Play mode is activated.
• RANDOM:lights when Random Play is activated.
• ALL 1 DISC:
– ALL: lights when All Disc Repeat is activated.
– 1:lights when One Track Repeat is activated.
–1DISC: lights when One Disc Repeat is activated.
• PROGRAM:lights when Program Play mode is activated.
p Disc indicators
• Each indicator shows the status of a disc placed on each
corresponding disc tray (DISC1 – DISC5).
– Lights up when a disc is loaded.
– Goes off when the unit detects there is no disc loaded on
the disc tray.
q SURROUND indicator
• Lights when the surround mode is activated.
w Audio level indicator
e Tape operation indicators
• 2 3 (tape direction):
– Lights to indicate the current tape running direction.
– Flashes slowly during playback and recording.
– Flashes quickly while rewinding a tape.
– Flashes intermittently while locating the beginning of a
recording.
• (reverse mode):
–:tape play continues endlessly.
–:tape play stops at the end of one side.
r Timer indicators
•:lights when Daily Timer or Recording Timer stands by
or is working.
• SLEEP: flashes when the Sleep Timer is activated.
• DAILY: lights up when the Daily Timer stands by or is
working.
• REC: lights up when the Recording Timer stands by or is
working.
Display Window
Indications on the main display
• While listening to radio:
• While playing a disc:
CD:
MP3:
• While disc play is stopped:
CD:
MP3:
• While selecting “TAPE” or “AUX”:
*When the beginning of the MP3 track, the track title will be
shown before the elapsed playing time appears.
TITLE MONO ST GROUP TRACK
SURROUND REC
12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
pweqr
ST
Band Reception mode (FM only)
Frequency
TRACK
Track number Elapsed playing time
GROUP TRACK
Track number
Elapsed playing time
Group number
TRACK
Total track number Total playing time
Track number
Group number
Source name
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Daily Operations
—Playback
¥ Turn on the power.
The STANDBY lamp on the Main unit goes off.
ø Select the source.
Playback automatically starts if the selected source is ready
to start.
• If you press AUX, start playback source on the external
component.
•Without pressing STANDBY , the System also turn on
by pressing one of the source select button in step ø .
π Adjust the volume.
[ Operate the target source as explained
later.
To turn off (stand by) the System
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.
2
1
3
1
3
4/¢,7
CD 3
FM MODE
CD 8
2
2
2
10 Keys
(1–10,+10)
The STANDBY lamp on the unit lights in
red.
•Asmall amount of power is always
consumed even while on standby.
For private listening
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the Main
unit. The sound will no longer come out of the speakers. Be sure
to turn down the volume before connecting or putting the
headphones.
• Disconnecting the headphones will activate the speakers
again.
DO NOT turn off (stand by) the System with
the volume set to an extremely high level;
Otherwise, the sudden blast of sound can
damage your hearing, speakers and/or
headphones when you turn on the System or
start playback.
Canceling the Demonstration
Main Unit
ONLY
CANCEL
/DEMO
DEMO OFF
DEMO START
1 sec.
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Listening to the Radio
To select the band (FM/AM)
To tune in to a station
While FM or AM are is selected...
When a station (frequency) with sufficient signal strength is
tuned in, the frequency search stops.
To stop searching manually,
press either button.
If the received FM station is hard to listen
To preset Stations
You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations.
1
Tune in to a station you want to preset.
2
Enter into the presetting mode.
3
Select a preset number for the station you store.
4
Store the station.
To turn in to a Preset Station
1
Select the band (FM or AM).
2
Select a preset number for the station you store.
• You can also use the PRESET +/– control on the unit.
The MONO indicator lights on the display.
Reception will improve though stereo
effect is lost—monaural reception mode.
To restore the stereo effect,
press the
button again (the MONO indicator goes
off).
FM AM
1 sec.
Increases the frequencies.
Decreases the frequencies.
Remote
ONLY
Main Unit
ONLY
SET
/DISPLAY
P
R
E
S
E
T
Examples:
To select preset number 5,
press 5.
To select preset number 15,
press +10, then 5.
To select preset number 30,
press +10, +10, then 10.
SET
/DISPLAY
FM AM
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Playing Back a Disc
This System can play back the following discs—regular CD
and CD-R/RW (recorded either in the audio CD or MP3
format).
To insert discs
To close the disc tray,
press the same 0 again.
If you press CD 3 , disc tray closes automatically and
playback starts.
• When you press 0 for the next tray you want to place
another disc onto, the first disc tray automatically closes and
then next tray comes out.
•When you load an MP3 disc,
you can select a track to start
playback. See “To select a track to start playback (MP3
only)” on right column.
To select a playback disc
To select a track to start playback (MP3 only)
Before or after playback...
1 Select the group.
The first track title in that group appears on the display and
track number starts blinking.
2 Select a track.
To start: To pause: To stop:
To release it, press
CD 3 .
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5
PLAY
EJECT
•When using an 8 cm disc, place it
on the inner circle of the disc
tray.
Remote control:
Main unit:
Remote control:
Main unit:
P
R
E
S
E
T
CD
P
R
E
S
E
T
CD
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To select a track
While playing a disc...
To locate a particular portion
While playing a disc, press and hold the button until the
portion you want is reached.
• You can also use 1 / ¡ on the unit.
To select a track directly
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 change the tape running direction
To reverse the tape automatically
To locate the beginning or next of a recording—
Music Scan
During play, designate where the recording you want is
located—specify how many recordings need to be skipped
on the tape.
• You can also use 1 / ¡ on the unit.
Examples:
To select track 5, press 5.
To select track 15, press +10,
then 5.
To select track 30, press +10,
+10, then 10.
Decreases the track numbers.
Increases the track numbers.
Fast-forwards the track.
Fast-reverses the track.
Push
Insert
Close
To start: To stop:
To rewind tape:
Before or after play...
• You can also use 1 / ¡ 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.
Rewind the tape to the right.
Rewind the tape to the left.
3(forward)
2(reverse)
Main Unit
ONLY
REVERSE
MODE
Searches for the beginning of
the recording to the right.
Searches for the beginning of
the recording to the left.
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Daily Operations
—Sound&Other Adjustments
Adjusting the Volume
The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOLUME
MIN, VOLUME 1 – VOLUME 30, VOLUME MAX).
To drop the volume in a moment
Reinforcing the Bass Sound
To adjust the subwoofer level gradually
You can select the subwoofer level from level 0 (minimum)
to level 2 (maximum).
To emphasize rhythm feeling—RHYTHM AX
This function emphasizes bass attack feeling, and also
changes the subwoofer level.
SET/DISPLAY
VOLUME +/ -
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL +/
-
RHYTHM
AX
7 /BEEP
PRESET
+/
-
SOUND
MODE
CLOCK/TIMER
Main unit
Remote Control
BEEP
ON/OFF
SOUND
MODE
RHYTHM
AX
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL +/– FADE
MUTING
VOLUME
+/–
SLEEP
Remote control: Main unit:
To restore the volume, press the button
again, or adjust the volume level.
V
O
L
U
M
E
Remote
ONLY
ON (subwoofer level 2)
OFF (subwoofer level 0)
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Selecting the Sound Modes
You can select one of the preset Sound Modes.
*Surround elements are added to the SEA elements to create
being-there feeling in your room.
Creating Your Own Sound Modes
—User Mode
You can create your own Sound Modes to make sounds suit
your taste. The changed settings can be stored as the USER 1,
USER 2 and USER 3 modes.
1
Select one of the preset Sound Modes.
•
If you want to add surround elements into your
Sound Mode,
select one of the surround modes.
2
Enter into the SEA Control Mode.
•You can enter the SEA Control Mode only while the
Sound Mode appears on the display.
3
Adjust the SEA pattern.
1 Select one of the tone—BASS or
TRE.
2 Adjust the level of the
selected tone.
• You can adjust the bass
and treble level from –3
to +3.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the level of the other
tone.
4 Finish the SEA pattern setting.
4
Select one of the User Modes in which you want to
store your adjustment.
5
Finish the setting.
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.
SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes
ROCK Boosts low and high frequency. Good
for acoustic music.
POP Good for vocal music.
CLASSIC Good for classical music.
User modes
USER 1/2/3 Your individual mode stored in
memory. See the next column “Creating
Your Own Sound Modes—User Mode.”
OFF No Sound Mode effect (FLAT).
DANCE
POPCLASSIC
HALL
OFF
ROCK
USER 1–3
STADIUM
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DANCE
POPCLASSIC
HALL
OFF
ROCK
USER 1–3
STADIUM
Main Unit
ONLY
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SET
/DISPLAY
P
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Turning On or Off the Key-Touch Ton e
Setting the Clock
Without setting the built-in clock, you cannot use Daily/
Recording Timers (see page 20) and Sleep Timer.
• To exit from the clock setting, press CLOCK/TIMER as
required.
• To go back to the previous step, press CANCEL/DEMO.
1 Enter into clock setting mode.
• If you have already adjusted the clock before, press
the button repeatedly until the clock setting mode is
selected.
2
Adjust the hour.
3
Adjust the minute.
Now the built-in clock starts working.
To check the current time during play
Turning Off the Power Automatically
With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music. You can set
Sleep Timer only while the System is turned on.
1
You can specify the time (in minutes) as you like.
2
Wait until the set time goes off.
To check the time remaining until the shut-off time
Remote control:
Main unit:
BEEP OFF
BEEP ON
/BEEP
2 sec.
BEEP OFF
BEEP ON
Main Unit
ONLY
CLOCK
/TIMER
P
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S
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T
SET
/DISPLAY
P
R
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S
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T
SET
/DISPLAY
• If you press the button repeatedly, you can
change the shut-off time.
SET
/DISPLAY
Clock
Source information
1 sec.
Remote
ONLY
SLEEP 10 SLEEP 20 SLEEP 30 SLEEP 60
SLEEP 90SLEEP 120
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Advanced Disc Operations
Programming the Playing Order
—Program Play
You can arrange the playing order of the tracks (up to 100)
before you start playback.
1
Before starting playback, activate Program Play.
2
Select a disc.
4/¢,7
CD 3
CD 8
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
CANCEL
RANDOM
REPEAT
CANCEL
/DEMO
SET
/DISPLAY
CD #
REPEAT
DISC PLAY
MODE
EJECT
7
/BEEP
,8
4
/ ¢
Main unit
Remote Control
Disc number
buttons
Disc number
buttons
10 Keys
(1–10,+10)
Remote control: Main unit:
Remote control:
Main unit:
DISC PLAY
MODE
CD PROGRAM CD RANDOM
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DISC 1
PLAY
EJECT
DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5
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3
Select tracks you want for Program Play.
•When making programs from MP3 discs, the unit only
recognizes tracks like audio CD. You cannot make
programs using group numbers.
4
Repeat steps
2
and
3
until you program all tracks you
want.
5
Start playback.
To check the programmed contents
Before or after playback...
To modify the program
Before or after playback...
To exit from Program Play
Before or after playback...
Playing at Random—Random Play
You can play the contents of all loaded discs at random.
1
Before starting playback, activate Random Play.
2
Start playback.
Remote control:
Examples:
To select track 5, press 5.
To select track 15, press
+10, then 5.
To select track 30, press
+10, +10, then 10.
Main unit:
The tracks you have selected
are played back in the order
you have programmed.
To skip a track: To pause: To stop:
To release, press
CD 3 .
Disc number Program step number
Track number
P
R
E
S
E
T
SET
/DISPLAY
Remote
ONLY
in the programmed order.
in the reverse order.
To erase the last step: To erase the entire
program:
• You can also use
CANCEL/DEMO on the unit.
To add steps in the program
Repeat steps
2
and
3
on page 15.
Remote control: Main unit:
Remote control: Main unit:
Playback starts in a random order.
Random Play ends when all the
contents of all loaded discs are
played.
To skip: To pause: To stop:
4 does not
work.
To release it, press
CD 3 .
DISC PLAY
MODE
CD PROGRAM CD RANDOM
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CD PROGRAM CD RANDOM
Canceled
DISC PLAY
MODE
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To exit from Random Play
Before or after playback...
Repeating Playback—Repeat Play
You can repeat playback.
While playing or before starting playback...
•“REPEAT 1 DISC” cannot be selected for Program Play or
Random Play. It is also canceled when you select Program
Play or Random Play.
Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Tray Lock
You can prohibit disc ejection from the System and lock
discs.
• This operation is possible only when the source is the CD
player.
While the disc tray is closed...
Press 0 for any disc tray while holding down 7 /BEEP.
• If you try to eject discs while Tray Lock is in use,
“LOCKED” appears to inform you that the disc trays are
locked.
To cancel the prohibition,
repeat the same procedure.
“UNLOCKED” appears on the display.
Remote control: Main unit:
REPEAT ALL Repeats all tracks on all loaded
discs.
REPEAT 1 DISC Repeats all tracks on the
current disc.
REPEAT 1 Repeats the current (or
specified) track.
DISC PLAY
MODE
CD PROGRAM CD RANDOM
Canceled
REPEAT ALL REPEAT 1 DISC
REPEAT 1Canceled
TRACK
Repeat mode indicators
/BEEP
DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5DISC 1
PLAY
EJECT
+
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