JVC CA-HXGD7, CA-HXGD8 User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

SURROUND MODE

HX-GD7

SOUND MODE

SUBWOOFER

DISC

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

SURROUND MODE

HX-GD8

SOUND MODE

SUBWOOFER

DISC

CA-HXGD7 CA-HXGD8

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.

Serial No.

DIGITAL

INSTRUCTIONS

GVT0125-003A

[B]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

IMPORTANT for the U.K.

DO NOT

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 approved extension lead or consult
your dealer.

BE SURE

approved type, as originally fitted.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the
fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible
shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then
follow the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT

marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or
coloured green or green-and-yellow.

The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as
follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

CAUTION— STANDBY/ON button!

cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the

to replace the fuse only with an identical

make any connection to the terminal which is

Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live

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.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2.

CAUTION:

serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

3.

CAUTION:

and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to
beam.

4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED
INSIDE THE UNIT.

CAUTION

• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get
out.)

• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.

• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must
be considered and local rules or laws governing the
disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Do not open the top cover. There are no user

Visible and invisible laser radiation when open

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 the 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

1 cm

15 cm

CA-HXGD7
CA-HXGD8

1 cm

15 cm15 cm

15 cm

CA-HXGD7
CA-HXGD8

10 cm

G-1

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

Selecting the Video Signal ..................................................7

Before Operating the System ................................. 8

Playable Disc Types ............................................................ 8

Parts Index...........................................................................9

About the Display Indication ............................................10

Daily Operations—Playback ...............................12

Canceling the Demonstration ............................................ 12

Listening to the Radio .......................................................13

Playing Back a Disc ..........................................................14

Playing Back a Tape.......................................................... 16

Daily Operations—Sound&Other Adjustments

Adjusting the Volume .......................................................17

Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..............................................17

Selecting the Sound Modes ............................................... 18

Creating Your Own Sound Modes—User Mode ..............18

Selecting 3D PHONIC Mode............................................19

Presetting Automatic DVD Video

Sound Increase Level ....................................................19

Changing the Scanning Mode ...........................................19

Changing the Picture Tone................................................19

Turning On or Off the Key-Touch Tone........................... 20

Changing the Display Brightness......................................20

Saving the Power Consumption

while on Standby (Ecology Mode)................................20

Setting the Clock ...............................................................21

Turning Off the Power Automatically ..............................21

.... 17

Advanced Radio Operations ................................ 22

Receiving FM Stations with RDS .....................................22

Searching for a Program by PTY Codes ...........................22

Switching Temporarily to a Program Type of

Your Choice Automatically........................................... 23

Advanced Disc Operations ...................................28

Programming the Playing Order—Program Play..............28

Playing at Random—Random Play...................................29

Playing Repeatedly............................................................ 30

Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Child Lock ............................ 30

On-Screen Disc Operations .................................. 31

About the On-screen Bar................................................... 31

Operations Using the On-screen Bar................................. 32

Operations on the CONTROL Screen............................... 34

Advanced Tape Operations .................................36

Recording on a Tape .........................................................36

Synchronized Disc Recording...........................................37

Timer Operations ..................................................38

Setting the Timer...............................................................38

Timer Priority....................................................................39

Set up Menu Operations ......................................40

Operating Procedure.......................................................... 40

7

LANGUAGE Set up Menu ..........................................41

7

PICTURE Set up Menu ................................................ 41

7

AUDIO Set up Menu .................................................... 42

7

OTHERS Set up Menu ................................................. 43

Restricting the Review—Parental Lock............................44

Operating the TV ..................................................46

Operating TV.....................................................................46

Additional Information ........................................47

Learning More about This System .................................... 47

Troubleshooting ................................................................50

Maintenance ......................................................................51

Language Code List ..........................................................52

Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock........................ 53

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Signals ...........................54

Specifications ....................................................................55

Unique DVD/VCD Operations ............................25

Selecting the Sound Track.................................................25

Selecting the Subtitle Language........................................26

Selecting a View Angle.....................................................26

Selecting a Still Pictures on a DVD Audio .......................26

Playing Back a Bonus Group on a DVD Audio................27

Special Picture Playback ...................................................27

1

Introduction

2

sec.

Remote
ONLY

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.

DO NOT install the System in a location
near heat sources, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust or vibration.

• 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.

DO NOT handle the AC power cord with
wet hands.

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.

• 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 easy­to-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).

about the functions, or if you have a doubt about the
function, go to these sections and you will find your answer
there.

Indicates that you press the button

briefly

Indicates that you press the button

briefly and repeatedly

option you want is selected.

Indicates that you press one of the
buttons.

.

INFO

If you want to know more

.

until an

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.

Others

• Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the System,
unplug the AC power cord and consult your dealer before
operating any further.

DO NOT disassemble the System since there
are no user serviceable parts inside.

2

Main Unit

ONLY

Indicates that you
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.

press and hold

the

Step 1:Unpack the package and

check the accessories.

3

2

1

R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F)

Step 2: Prepare the remote control.

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)

• Core filter (1)
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 3: Hook up the components such

as AM/FM antennas, speakers,

Finally plug the AC power cord.

Now you can operate this System.

etc. (see pages 4 to 7).

• 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

TV

VIDEO INPUT

Digital audio

equipment

OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN

VIDEO INPUT

Y

P

B

P

R

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)

Component video cord (not supplied)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Step 3: Hook Up

If you need more detailed information, see page 6.

Turn it until the best reception is
obtained.

Green

Blue

Red

MD recorder,
Amplifier etc.

To a wall outlet
Plug the AC power cord only after all connections are complete.

SCART cord (not supplied)

• This connection only sends the video signals
(Composite, Y/C, or RGB).

AV COMPU LINK terminal

• For future use.

4

CATION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6

Ω—16

Ω

ANTENNA

RIGHT

MAIN
SPEAKERS

FM75W

CO

AXIA

L

SUBWOOFERS

LEFT

AM

LOOP

AM EXT

COMPONENT

AV OUT

VIDEO
OUT

VIDEO OUT
SELECT

RGB

Y/C

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 Ω wire with coaxial type connector (IEC or DIN45325).

* This illustration uses

SP-HXGD7 as speakers.

FM antenna (supplied)

Extend it so that you can
obtain the best reception.

5

To assemble and connect the AM loop antenna

To assemble the AM loop antenna

To connect the speaker cords

1 Hold

2 Insert

3 Release

To connect the AM loop antenna cords

1 Hold

3 Release

From right
speaker

right Subwoofer

From

left Subwoofer

From left

speaker

From

• When connecting the speaker cords, match the polarity of
the speaker terminals: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

Speaker

Main speakers

Subwoofers

Terminal color

(+) (–)

Blue Black

Red Black

• 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.

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 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.

6

To connect digital audio

OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUTPUT

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.

Before connecting optical digital cord, remove the
protective cap from the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT
terminal.

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.

Stereo mini plug cord (not supplied)

AUX

Portable audio
device,

(front panel)

If the audio output on the other equipment is not stereo
mini plug type,

plug to the corresponding plug of the audio output.

IMPORTANT

use a plug adapter to convert the stereo mini

Always set volume to MIN when connecting or
disconnecting the other equipment.

DO NOT plug in any equipment until all
connections are complete.

Game, etc.

Y/C

RGB

VIDEO OUT
SELECT

Y/C

RGB

Select for sending S-Video signals through the
AV OUT terminal or for sending component
video signals through the COMPONENT jacks.

Select for sending the composite video signals
or RGB signals through the AV OUT terminal.

7

Before Operating the System

Playable Disc Types

INFO

This unit has been designed to play back the following discs:

Disc Type Mark (Logo)

DVD Video

DVD Audio

Video CD

(VCD)

Super Video

CD (SVCD)

Audio CD

CD-R

CD-RW

DVD-R

DVD-RW

The System can play back CD-R or CD-RW
recorded in the Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD,
MP3, WMA, and JPEG formats.

The System can play back DVD-R or DVD­RW recorded in the video format.

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

In addition to the above discs, this system can play back
audio data recorded on CD Text, CD-G (CD Graphics), and
CD-Extra.

• The following discs cannot be played back:
DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-I
(CD-I Ready), CD-ROM, Photo CD, etc.
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage
the speakers.

• In this manual, “file” and “track” are interchangeably used
for MP3/WMA/JPEG operations.

Note on Region Code

DVD players and DVDs have their own Region Code
numbers. This unit can play back only DVDs recorded with
the PAL color system whose Region Code numbers include
“2.”

EX.:

Audio formats

The System can play back the following digital audio
formats.

• LPCM (

•

•

DTS

• MPEG

•

MLP

When playing a multi-channel encoded DVD, the System
properly converts these multi-channel signals into 2
channels, and emits the downmixed sound from the
speakers.

To enjoy the powerful sound of these multi-channel
encoded DVDs,

with a proper built-in decoder to the OPTICAL DIGITAL
OUTPUT terminal on the rear.

IMPORTANT: Before playing a disc, make sure of
the following...

• Turn on the TV and select an appropriate input mode on

• For disc playback, you can change the initial setting to

If “ ” appears on the TV screen when you press a
button,

tried to do, or data required for that operation is not
recorded on the disc.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “MLP Lossless”, and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• “DTS” and “DTS 2.0+DIGITAL OUT” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Linear PCM

DIGITAL

)

(Dolby Digital)

(Digital Theater Systems)

(MPEG Multichannel)

(Meridian Lossless Packing)

connect a proper decoder or an amplifier

the TV to view the pictures or on-screen displays on the
TV screen.

your preference. See “Set up Menu Operations” on
page 40.

the disc cannot accept the operation you have

If a DVD with the improper Region Code numbers is loaded,
“REGION ERR” appears on the display and playback will
not start.

8

“CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL
HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY
CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE
PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE
SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO
THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE
ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND
625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.”

Parts Index

Main unit

DISC2DISC1

DISC5DISC4

DISC3

SUBWFR

LEVEL

BEEP

ON/OFF

REC START/STOP

SET UP

TV VOLUME

RHYTHM AX

REV.MODE

PAGE

Refer to the pages to see how to use the buttons and controls.

Remote control

13 – 15, 26, 28, 29, 33, 34, 44 – 46

19, 22

27

22, 25

15

22, 23, 26

40, 41, 44

12 – 14, 16, 27 – 29, 35, 36

37

13 – 15, 29

19

17

13 – 16, 22, 23, 26, 29, 36, 46

19

12
46

21
20

28, 29
23, 26

30
15

19, 22
15, 27, 29, 32, 33, 40, 44 – 46

32

14 – 16, 29
14, 27, 29
14, 16, 27

18

20
17
17
12, 17, 46

STANDBY lamp

12, 39

20

18

13 – 16, 18, 20, 29, 30, 37

13, 18, 21, 38

14, 37

14

19

37

37

16, 36

12

STANDBY

ECO

M

D

N

O

U

D

O

E

S

DISC

TUNING

DISC 1

PLAY

EJECT

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

SUBWOOFER
LEVEL

/BEEP

DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5

RHYTHM AX

SURROUND MODE

SOUND MODE

SUBWOOFER

AUTO REVERSE

S

E

E

R

T

P

3D

PHONIC

DISC REC

START

REC

START

/STOP

REVERSE

MODE

DIGITAL

SUBWOOFER

CLOCK
/TIMER

SET

/DISPLAY

CANCEL

/DEMO

U

M

L

O

E

V

21, 38, 39

13, 18, 21, 38, 39
12, 38, 39

12 – 14, 16,
27 – 29, 35, 36
12, 17

14, 30

DISC 5

DISC 4

DISC 3

DISC 2

DISC 1

DVD

LEVEL

LEVEL

AUX

17
19

17

Remote sensor
7

16, 36

EXTENDED SUPER BASS

PHONES

EJECT

16, 36

9

About the Display Indication

TRACK

TITLE CHAP.

TITLE

• While disc play is stopped:

Total track number

Elapsed playing time

Disc type

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 65

TITLE CHAP. RDS TA NEWS INFO MONO ST

SURROUND

DVD AUDIO

wya

Indications on the main display

• While listening to radio:

• While playing a disc:

Band

DVD Video:

Title number

Chapter number

DVD Audio:

Group number

GROUP TRACK

Elapsed playing time

GROUP TRACK

D

ST

Frequency

7

DVD LEVEL 123 REC

B.S.P.PRGR.MPEGDTSLPCM

9p8q

RESUMEBONUS

irfsd;teou

• While selecting “TAPE” or “AUX IN”:

Source name

DVD Video:

Total title number

DVD Audio:

GROUP TRACK

3D PHONIC

10

Track number

SVCD/VCD/CD:

1

*

Elapsed playing time*

TRACK

2

SVCD/VCD/CD:

Disc type*

1

Total playing time*

2

Track number

MP3*3/WMA*3/JPEG:

File type indicator

GROUP TRACK

Group number

1

Disc type is displayed with the following abbreviation: “SV (SVCD)”, “VD (VCD)”, “CD (CD)”.

*

2

*

While activating PBC function, “PBC” appears on the display instead of the playing time.

3

*

When you start playing an MP3/WMA track, the track name (and ID3 Tag) will be shown before the elapsed

playing time appears.

4

*

While playing back a JPEG disc, “JPEG” appears on the display instead of the elapsed playing time.

Elapsed playing time*

Track number

4

MP3/WMA/JPEG:

Current group number

GROUP TRACK

Current track number

1

BEEP ON indicator

• Lights when key-touch tone is activated.

2

File type indicators

• MP3: lights while playing back an MP3 track.

• WMA: lights while playing back a WMA track.

• JPEG: lights while playing back a JPEG file.

3

TITLE indicator

• Lights to indicate the title number when the source is
DVD Video.

• Lights to indicate the group title or track title when the
source is an MP3/WMA disc.

4

GROUP indicator

• Lights to indicate the group number when the source is
DVD Audio or MP3/WMA disc.

5

CHAP. indicator

• Lights to indicate the chapter number when the source is
DVD Video.

6

TRACK indicator

• Lights to indicate the track number when the source is a
disc (except for DVD Video).

7

Main display

8

RDS (Radio Data System) indicators

• RDS: lights when an FM station sending RDS signals is
tuned in.

• TA/NEWS/INFO—Program type (PTY) indicator:
– Lights to indicate the currently selected program type

for PTY Standby Reception.

– Flashes when a program is automatically tuned in with

PTY Standby Reception.

9

REC indicator

• Flashes while recording.

p

FM reception indicators

• MONO: lights while receiving an FM stereo station in
monaural.

• ST (stereo): lights while an FM stereo station with
sufficient signal strength is tuned in.

q

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/Chapter/Step Repeat is

activated.

–1 DISC: lights when One Disc Repeat is activated.

• PROGRAM:lights when Program Play mode is

activated.

w

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.

e

DVD AUDIO indicator

• Lights when DVD Audio is detected.

r

SURROUND indicator

• Lights when the Surround mode is activated.

t

Source signal indicators

• LPCM:lights when a source signal is linear PCM.

• D: lights when a source signal is Dolby Digital.

• DTS: lights when a source signal is DTS Surround.

• MPEG: lights when a source signal is MPEG
multichannel.

y

Audio level indicator

u

PRGR. indicator

• Lights when the progressive scanning mode is selected.

i

DVD LEVEL 123 indicators

• Lights when the DVD Video is detected.

o

B.S.P. indicator

• Lights when browsable still picture on DVD Audio is
available (see page 26).

;

BONUS indicator

• Lights when DVD Audio with bonus group is detected
(see page 27).

a

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.

s

RESUME indicator

• Lights when the Resume function is activated (see
page 14).

d

3D PHONIC indicator

• Lights when 3D PHONIC is activated (see page 19).

f

Timer indicators

•: lights when Sleep Timer is working or Daily

Timer or Recording Timer stands by or is
working or setting.

• SLEEP: flashes when the Sleep Timer is activated.

• DAILY: lights when the Daily Timer stands by; flashes

while working or setting.

• REC: lights when the Recording Timer stands by;

flashes while working or setting.

11

In this manual, the operation using the remote control

3

1

2

1

3

GROUP SKIP

4/¢

1/¡

7,8

SHIFT

RETURN

TOP MENU

MENU

3/2/5/∞

ENTER

2

Disc number

buttons,

10 keys

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.

Daily Operations

¥

Turn on the power.

The STANDBY lamp on the main unit goes off.

• Without pressing (STANDBY/ON), the System
also turns on by pressing one of the source select
buttons in the next step.

ø

Select the source.

Playback automatically starts if the selected source is
ready to start playback.

• If you press AUX, start playback source on the external
component.

π

Adjust the volume.

[

Operate the target source as explained
later.

To turn off (stand by) the system

—Playback

The STANDBY lamp on the main unit lights
in red.

•A small 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

2

sec.

CANCEL

/DEMO

DEMO OFF

DEMO START

Main Unit

ONLY

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Listening to the Radio

Main Unit

ONLY

To select the band (FM/AM)

FM AM

To tune in to a station

While FM or AM is selected...

1

sec.

Increases the frequency.

INFO

To preset Stations

You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations.

Tune in to a station you want to preset, then enter into

1

the presetting mode.

SET

/DISPLAY

2

Select a preset number for the station you store.

S

E

E

R

T

P

Decreases the frequency.

When a station (frequency) with sufficient signal strength is
tuned in, the frequency search stops.

• When you repeatedly press the button, the frequency
changes step by step.

• You can also use 1/¡ buttons on the main unit.

To stop searching manually,

If the received FM station is hard to listen

press either button.

Remote
ONLY

The MONO indicator
lights on the display.
Reception will improve
though stereo effect is
lost—monaural
reception mode.

(holding then...)

To restore the stereo

press the button

effect,

again (the MONO
indicator goes off).

3

Store the station.

SET

/DISPLAY

To turn in to a Preset Station

1

Select the band (FM or AM).

FM AM

2

Select a preset number for the station you store.

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.

• You can also use the PRESET
+/– control on the main unit.

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Playing Back a Disc

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.

INFO

Before operating a disc, be familiar how a disc is recorded.

• DVD Video comprises of “
“

Chapters

“

Groups

comprise of only “

,” DVD Audio/MP3/WMA comprise of

” which includes “

Tracks

Titles

” which includes

Tracks

.”

,” and CD/SVCD/VCD

For JPEG playback, see “Operations on the CONTROL
Screen” on page 34.

To insert discs

On-screen guide icons

• During disc playback, the following icons may appear for
a while on the TV screen:

Appears at the beginning of a scene containing
multi-angle views.

Appears at the beginning of a scene containing
multi-audio sounds.

Appears at the beginning of a scene containing
multi-subtitles.

• The following icons will be also shown on the TV screen
to indicate your current operation.

, , , , ,

• To deactivate the on-screen guide icons, see “ON
SCREEN GUIDE” on page 43.

To select a playback disc

DISC2DISC1

DISC5DISC4

(holding then...)

• You can also use the disc number play buttons on the unit.

Remote

To select a title/group

ONLY

While playing a disc...

DISC3

To close the disc tray,

• If you press DVD/CD 3

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.

To start:

To pause: To stop:

To release it, press
DVD/CD 3

While playing DVD/SVCD/VCD:

the stop point, and when you start playback again by
pressing DVD/CD 3

, it starts from the position where you
have stopped—Resume Play. (RESUME indicator lights up
when you stop playback.)

To stop completely while Resume is activated,

twice. (To cancel Resume, see “RESUME” on page 43.)

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press the same 0

again.

, disc tray closes automatically

.

This System can store

press 7

(holding then...)

To select a chapter/track

While playing...

Increases the chapter/track
numbers.

Decreases the chapter/track
numbers.

To locate a particular portion

While playing a disc except WMA/MP3...

• No sound comes out while searching on DVD/SVCD/
VCD.

To return to normal playback,

press DVD/CD 3

Skips to the next
title/group.

Skips to the previous
title/group.

.

Remote

(holding then...)

T

o select

You can select a title/chapter/track directly and start
playback.
For DVD Video, you can select

playback
playback

an item directly

, while you can select
.

Examples:

To select number 5, press 5.
To select number 15, press +10,
then 5.
To select number 30, press +10,
+10, then 10.

To play back by using the disc menu

You can operate the disc play—DVD and SVCD/VCD with
Playback Control (PBC)—using the disc menu shown on the
TV screen.

• When an SVCD or VCD with PBC is detected, “PBC”
appears on the display instead of the playing time.

For DVD Video/DVD Audio:

7

ONLY

a title before starting

a chapter after starting

Remote
ONLY

7

For SVCD/VCD with PBC:

While playing a disc with PBC, “PBC” appears on the
display.
When disc menu appears on the TV screen, select an item on
the menu. Playback of the selected item starts.

Examples:

To select number 5, press 5.
To select number 15, press +10,
then 5.
To select number 30, press +10,
+10, then 10.

To move to the next or previous page of the current
menu:

Moves to the next page.

Moves to the previous page.

To return to the previous menu:

Show the disc menu.

1

or

2

Select an item on the disc menu.

• With some discs, you can also select items by entering the
number using the 10 keys.

To cancel PBC

You can also cancel PBC function by pressing the number
button to select a track.

To reactivate PBC,

press 7

, then press 4

.

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Playing Back a Tape

Push

Insert

Close

Searches for the beginning of the
recording to the right.

Searches for the beginning of the
recording to the left.

To reverse the tape automatically

To insert a tape

You can play back type I tapes.

• The use of C-120 or longer tape is not recommended.

To start:

REV.MODE

To stop:

REV.MODE

(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.

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 4/¢ buttons on the remote control.

To rewind tape:

Before or after play...

Rewinds the tape to the right.

Rewinds the tape to the left.

• You can also use 4/¢ buttons on the remote control.

To change the tape running direction

REV.MODE

3 (forward)

2 (reverse)

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