JVC HX-GD8 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-GD8
—Consists of CA-HXGD8 and SP-HXGD8
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.
GVT0125-001A
[J]
DIGITAL
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
SURROUND MODE
HX-GD8
SOUND MODE
SUBWOOFER
DISC
CA-HXGD8 SP-HXGD8SP-HXGD8
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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.
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 (all lamps and indications go off). The
STANDBY/ON button in any position does not
disconnect the mains line.
• When the unit is on standby, the STANDBY/ON lamp
lights in red.
•When the unit is turned on, the STANDBY/ON lamp lights
in green.
The power can be remote controlled.
Attention––Touche
STANDBY/ON
(attente/
sous tension)!
Déconnectez la fiche secteur pour mettre l’appareil
complètement hors tension (tous les témoins et toutes les
indications s’éteignent). La touche STANDBY/ON
dans n’importe quelle position ne déconnecte pas
l’appareil du secteur.
• Quand l’appareil est en mode d’attente, le témoin
STANDBY/ON est allumé en rouge.
•Quand l’appareil est sous tension, le témoin STANDBY/
ON est allumé en vert.
L’alimentation ne peut pas être commandée à distance.
CAUTION!
To avoid personal injury or accidentally dropping
the unit, have two persons unpack, carry, and install the
unit.
38.0 kg / 84.0 lbs.
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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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.
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.
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.
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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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 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 visible 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.
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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 ................................. 7
Playable Disc Types ............................................................7
About the Display Indication ..............................................8
Daily Operations—Playback ............................... 10
Canceling the Demonstration ............................................10
Listening to the Radio .......................................................11
Playing Back a Disc ..........................................................12
Playing Back a Tape..........................................................14
Daily Operations—Sound&Other Adjustments .... 15
Adjusting the Volume .......................................................15
Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..............................................15
Selecting the Sound Modes ...............................................16
Creating Your Own Sound Modes—User Mode ..............16
Selecting 3D PHONIC Mode............................................17
Presetting Automatic DVD VIDEO
Sound Increase Level ....................................................17
Changing the Scanning Mode ...........................................17
Changing the Picture Tone................................................17
Turning On or Off the Key-Touch Tone...........................18
Changing the Display Brightness......................................18
Setting the Clock ...............................................................18
Turning Off the Power Automatically ..............................18
Unique DVD/VCD Operations ............................ 19
Selecting the Sound Track.................................................19
Selecting the Subtitle Language........................................20
Selecting a View Angle..................................................... 20
Selecting a Still Pictures on a DVD AUDIO ....................20
Playing Back a Bonus Group on a DVD AUDIO.............21
Special Picture Playback ...................................................21
Advanced Disc Operations ................................... 22
Programming the Playing Order—Program Play..............22
Playing at Random—Random Play...................................23
Playing Repeatedly............................................................24
Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Child Lock ............................24
On-Screen Disc Operations .................................. 25
About the On-screen Bar...................................................25
Operations Using the On-screen Bar.................................26
Operations on the CONTROL Screen...............................28
Advanced Tape Operations .................................30
Recording on a Tape .........................................................30
Synchronized Disc Recording...........................................31
Timer Operations ..................................................32
Setting the Timer...............................................................32
Timer Priority....................................................................33
Set up Menu Operations ......................................34
Operating Procedure..........................................................34
7 LANGUAGE Set up Menu .......................................... 35
7 PICTURE Set up Menu ................................................ 35
7 AUDIO Set up Menu ....................................................36
7 OTHERS Set up Menu .................................................37
Restricting the Review—Parental Lock............................38
Operating the TV ..................................................40
Operating TV.....................................................................40
Additional Information ........................................41
Learning More about This System ....................................41
Maintenance ......................................................................43
Troubleshooting ................................................................44
Language Code List ..........................................................45
Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock........................46
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Signals ...........................47
Parts Index.........................................................................48
Specifications ....................................................................49
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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 (41°F) and 35°C (95°F).
•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. In this manual, the operations 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
.
• 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 ( indicates that the
content has some informations).
If you want to know more
about the functions, or if you have a doubt about the
function, go to these sections and you will find your answer
there.
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.
Indicates that you
press and hold
the
button for a specified period.
• 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.
Indicates 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.
INFO
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)
• 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 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, speakers,
etc. (see pages 4 to 6).
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 6.
TV
Digital audio
equipment
VIDEO INPUT
VIDEO INPUT
VIDEO INPUT
PB
PR
Y
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
AV
COMPU LINK II
AV
COMPU LINK EX
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.
Optical digital cord (not supplied)
Composite video cord (supplied)
Monaural mini plugs (not supplied)
Yellow
S-video cord (not supplied)
Component video cord (not supplied)
AM loop antenna (supplied)
Turn it until the best reception is
obtained.
Red
Blue
Green
To a wall outlet
Plug the AC power cord only after all connections are complete.
MD recorder,
Amplifier etc.
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T
CATION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6Ω—16Ω
ANTENNA
RIGHT
MAIN
SPEAKERS
FM75W
COAXIAL
SUBWOOFERS
LEFT
AM
LOOP
AM EXT
COMPONENT
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AUX IN
For better FM/AM reception
Outdoor FM
antenna
(not supplied)
AM loop antenna
Keep it connected.
Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)
Extend it horizontally.
Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to an outdoor FM
antenna using a 75 Ωwire with coaxial type connector (IEC or DIN45325).
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.
To connect the speaker cords
To connect digital audio
To connect the AV COMPU LINK cords
The AV COMPU LINK control system allows you to use
JVC’s TV with simple operations; by starting playing back
a disc, the TV automatically turns on and changes the input
mode to the appropriate position so that you can view the
playback picture.
To use AV COMPU LINK, you need to connect the unit and
the TV by using a cord with monaural mini-plugs (not
supplied) in addition to the connection with a video cord (see
page 4).
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.
• 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.
1Hold
2Insert
3Release
Speaker
cords
(black/blue)
Speaker cords
(black/red)
From right speaker From left speaker
1Hold
2Insert
3Release
Speaker
cords
(black/blue)
IMPORTANT
Always set volume to MIN when connecting or
disconnecting the other equipment.
DO NOT plug in any equipment until all
connections are complete.
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
Before connecting optical digital cord, remove the
protective cap from the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT
terminal.
AUX
(front panel)
Portable audio
device,
Game, etc.
Stereo mini plug cord (not supplied)
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