00-00_Cover[J].fm Page 1 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:13 PM COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM HX-GD8 —Consists of CA-HXGD8 and SP-HXGD8 For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. DISC COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM HX-GD8 SURROUND MODE SOUND MODE SUBWOOFER SP-HXGD8 CA-HXGD8 SP-HXGD8 D I G I T A L INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No.
Safty[C].fm Page 1 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 9:13 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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.
Safty[C].fm Page 2 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 5:52 PM For U.S.A. For Canada/pour le Canada 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.
Safty[C].fm Page 3 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 5:52 PM 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2 CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3 CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 4 REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE UNIT. 1 PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1 2 ATTENTION: N’ouvrez pas le couvercle supérieur.
HX-GD8.book Page 1 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Contents Introduction ............................................................ 2 Timer Operations ..................................................32 Precautions ..........................................................................2 How to Read This Manual ..................................................2 Setting the Timer...............................................................32 Timer Priority....................................
HX-GD8.book Page 2 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM 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. 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.
HX-GD8.book Page 3 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Getting Started Step 1:Unpack the package and check the accessories. 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.
HX-GD8.book Page 4 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Step 3: Hook Up If you need more detailed information, see page 6. Turn the power off to all components before connections. Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples. When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals since the terminal names actually printed on the rear may vary. AM loop antenna (supplied) Turn it until the best reception is obtained.
Connection.fm Page 5 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 10:34 PM T For better FM/AM reception AM loop antenna Keep it connected. Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) Outdoor FM antenna (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). FM antenna (supplied) Extend it so that you can obtain the best reception.
HX-GD8.book Page 6 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM To assemble and connect the AM loop antenna To connect digital audio To assemble the AM loop antenna OPT DIGICAL OUTITAL PUT To connect the AM loop antenna cords 1 Hold Before connecting optical digital cord, remove the protective cap from the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT terminal.
Connection.fm Page 7 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 9:12 PM 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 COMPACT Audio formats The System can play back the following digital audio formats.
HX-GD8.book Page 8 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM About the Display Indication The indications on the display teach you a lot of things while you are operating the System. Before operating the System, be familiar with when and how the indicator illuminates on the display. 1 2 3 4 5 6 TITLE GROUP CHAP. TRACK SURROUND DVD AUDIO q LPCM w e D DTS r Indications on the main display 7 8 9 MONO DVD LEVEL 123 REC MPEG PRGR. B.S.P.
HX-GD8.book Page 9 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM 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.
HX-GD8.book Page 10 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Daily Operations—Playback 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. ¥ 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.
HX-GD8.book Page 11 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Listening to the Radio INFO Main Unit ONLY To preset Stations To select the band (FM/AM) You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations. FM 1 Tune in to a station you want to preset, then enter into AM the presetting mode. SET /DISPLAY To tune in to a station While FM or AM is selected... 2 Select a preset number for the station you store. 1 sec. PRESET Increases the frequency. Decreases the frequency.
HX-GD8.book Page 12 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Playing Back a Disc INFO Before operating a disc, be familiar how a disc is recorded. • DVD Video comprises of “Titles” which includes “Chapters,” DVD Audio/MP3/WMA comprise of “Groups” which includes “Tracks,” and CD/SVCD/VCD comprise of only “Tracks.” For JPEG playback, see “Operations on the CONTROL” on page 28.
HX-GD8.book Page 13 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM To select an item directly Remote ONLY You can select a title/chapter/track directly and start playback. For DVD Video, you can select a title before starting playback, while you can select a chapter after starting playback. 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.
HX-GD8.book Page 14 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM To reverse the tape automatically Playing Back a Tape To insert a tape REV.MODE 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.
HX-GD8.book Page 15 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Daily Operations—Sound&Other Adjustments Adjusting the Volume Remote Control INFO The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOLUME MIN, VOLUME 1 – VOLUME 30, VOLUME MAX).
HX-GD8.book Page 16 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Selecting the Sound Modes INFO You can 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. Remote control: SET /DISPLAY Main unit: UND MODE SO 3 Adjust the SEA pattern. 1 Select one of the tone—BASS or TRE.
HX-GD8.book Page 17 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Selecting 3D PHONIC Mode INFO While playing... 3D ACTION 3D OFF 3D PHONIC Remote ONLY Changing the Picture Tone INFO While showing a playback picture on the TV, you can select the preset picture tone, or adjust it and store your own likeliness. 3D DRAMA 3D THEATER To select a preset picture tone ACTION 1 Activate VFP. On the TV screen 3D ACTION Suitable for action movies and sports programs. 3D DRAMA Creates natural and warm sound.
HX-GD8.book Page 18 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM GAMMA Adjust if the neutral color is bright or dark. The brightness of dark and bright portions is maintained (–3 to +3). BRIGHTNESS Adjust if the picture is bright or dark as a whole (–8 to +8). CONTRAST Adjust if the far and near position is unnatural (–7 to +7). SATURATION Adjust if the picture is whitish or blackish (–7 to +7). TINT Adjust if the human skin color is unnatural (–7 to +7).
HX-GD8.book Page 19 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Unique DVD/VCD Operations 10 Keys Remote ONLY Selecting the Sound Track Remote Control PAGE ANGLE ZOOM AUDIO SUB TITLE INFO For DVD Video: While playing back a chapter containing audio languages, you can select the language to listen to. For DVD Audio: While playing back a track containing audio channels, you can select the audio channel to listen to. For SVCD/VCD: When playing back a track, you can select the audio channel to play.
HX-GD8.book Page 20 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Remote ONLY Selecting the Subtitle Language For DVD Video: While playing back a chapter (of DVD Video) containing subtitles in different languages, you can select the subtitle language to display on the TV screen. For SVCD: While playing, you can select the subtitles even if no subtitles are recorded on the disc. • You can also select the subtitle language using the onscreen bar (see page 25).
HX-GD8.book Page 21 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Playing Back a Bonus Group To resume normal playback, press DVD/CD 3. Remote ONLY on a DVD AUDIO INFO Slow-motion playback Some DVD Audios have a special group called “bonus group” whose contents are not open to the public. • To play back a bonus group, you have to enter the specific “key number” (a kind of password) for the bonus group. The way of getting the key number depends on the disc. 1 While playing... 1 Select the bonus group.
HX-GD8.book Page 22 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Advanced Disc Operations Programming the Playing Order Remote Control Remote ONLY —Program Play INFO You can arrange the playing order of the tracks (up to 99) before you start playback. 1 Before starting playback, activate Program Play. 10 Keys CANCEL PROGRAM RANDOM Canceled PLAY MODE REPEAT 5/∞ 4/¢ DVD/CD 3 7,8 On the display PROGRAM No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 SHIFT Disc Group/Title Track/Chapter USE NUMERIC KEYS TO PROGRAM TRACKS.
HX-GD8.book Page 23 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM To skip a track: To pause: To stop: Playing at Random Remote ONLY —Random Play INFO You can play the contents of all tracks at random. 1 Before starting playback, activate Random Play. To release, press DVD/ CD 3. To check the programmed contents PROGRAM RANDOM Canceled Remote ONLY Before or after playback... in the reverse order 2 Start playback. Playback starts in a random order. Random Play ends when all chapters/tracks are played.
HX-GD8.book Page 24 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Remote ONLY Playing Repeatedly • You can also select the repeat mode using the on-screen bar (see page 26). CHAP Repeats the current chapter. TITLE Repeats the current title. ALL Repeats all discs or all programmed tracks. Repeat Play TRACK Repeats the current track. You can repeat playback. GROUP Repeats the current group. • For DVD Video: While playing... DISC Repeats the current disc. STEP Repeats the current track.
HX-GD8.book Page 25 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM On-Screen Disc Operations About the On-screen Bar Remote control You can check the information on disc (except for MP3/ WMA/JPEG disc) and use some functions through the onscreen bar. 10 keys On-screen bar Ex.: While playing a DVD Video ZOOM 1 2 3 REPEAT DVD-VIDEO 8.5Mbps TIME TIME 3/2/5/∞ ENTER OFF OFF ON SCREEN DVD/CD 3 8 7 CHAP 3 GROUP 1 TRACK 14 TOTAL 1:25:58 1 2 3 DVD-VIDEO 8.
HX-GD8.book Page 26 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Changing the time information Remote ONLY Operations Using the On-screen Bar INFO Basic operation procedure through the on-screen bar is as follows: Ex.: Selecting a subtitle (French) for DVD Video While a disc is selected as the source... 1 Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. You can change the time information in the on-screen bar and the display window on the main unit. 1 Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu.
HX-GD8.book Page 27 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Time Search 5 Finish the setting. You can move to a particular point by specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning. Pop-up window goes off. 1 While playing (without PBC for SVCD/VCD), display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. • Except for DVD: Time Search can be used before starting playback. 2 Select . 3 Display the pop-up window. To cancel Repeat Play, select “OFF” in step 4.
HX-GD8.book Page 28 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Chapter/Track Search You can search for the chapter (DVD Video) or track (DVD Audio) number to play. 1 While playing, display the on-screen bar with the pulldown menu. 2 Select CHAP. or TRACK . 3 Display the pop-up window. DVD-VIDEO 8.5Mbps TOTAL 1:25:58 1:01:58 CHAP233 TOTAL DISC TITLE 2 TITLE 14 2CHAP TIME TIME CHAP. OFF OFF 1/3 1/3 CHAPTER 1/1/3 3 Examples: To select chapter/track 5, press 5. To select chapter/track 15, press 1, then 5.
HX-GD8.book Page 29 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM To move the highlight bar between group list and track list To repeat slide-show for JPEG Before starting playback... Moves the bar to the track list. Moves the bar to the group list. To select a group/track in the list Move the highlight bar to a desired item. • If you move the highlight bar while playing back an MP3/ WMA disc, the selected track starts playback automatically.
HX-GD8.book Page 30 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Advanced Tape Operations IMPORTANT It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. Remote Control Recording on a Tape INFO You can use type I tapes for recording. • To play a tape, see page 14. 1 Insert a recordable cassette. REV.MODE, TAPE 2 3 REC START/STOP Push Insert Close 7 2 Check the tape running direction and Reverse Mode settings on the display.
HX-GD8.book Page 31 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM 3 Start playing the source—“FM,” “AM,” “DVD/CD,” or “AUX.” • When recording a disc, you can also use “Synchronized Disc Recording” (see the next column). 4 Start recording. DISC REC START The System automatically creates 4-second blanks between the tunes recorded on the tapes. 4 Start recording. 1 sec. REC START/STOP • When either disc play or recording ends, both disc player and the cassette deck stop at the same time.
HX-GD8.book Page 32 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Timer Operations Setting the Timer Main unit 4/¢ CLOCK /TIMER SET /DISPLAY CANCEL /DEMO INFO Main Unit ONLY Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with your favorite song. On the other hand, with Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. • To correct a misentry during the process, press CANCEL/DEMO. You can return to the previous step.
HX-GD8.book Page 33 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM 5 For Daily Timers: • You can select the volume level (“VOLUME 5,” “VOLUME 10,” “VOLUME 15” and “VOLUME --”). If you select “VOLUME --,” the volume is set to the last level when the system has been turned off. To turn off the Timer after its setting is done You can turn off the timer after it has been set. • Since Daily Timer is activated at the same time everyday, you may need to cancel it on some particular days.
HX-GD8.book Page 34 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Set up Menu Operations Operating Procedure Remote control Remote ONLY You can use the Set up Menus only when a disc is selected as the source and its playback is not yet started. Ex.: Selecting “STILL PICTURE” for “FILE TYPE”: 10 keys 1 Show the set up menu. LANGUAGE 3/2/5/∞ ENTER SET UP MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH AUDIO LANGUAGE ENGLISH SUBTITLE OFF ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH SELECT ENTER USE TO SELECT.
CHOICE.fm Page 35 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 10:47 PM 7 Repeat steps 3 to 4 to set other items on the same Set up Menu. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set other items on another Set up Menu. 7 PICTURE Set up Menu You can select the desired options concerning a picture or monitor screen.
HX-GD8.book Page 36 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM 7 AUDIO Set up Menu PICTURE SOURCE You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting an appropriate option—picture source type (either video source or film source). You can adjust the sound settings of the System. AUDIO Select one of the following: AUTO: Normally select this.
HX-GD8.book Page 37 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM D. RANGE COMPRESSION AV COMPULINK MODE You can compress the dynamic range (the difference between the loudest sound and the softest sound) to enjoy a powerful sound even at a low volume level when listening to Dolby Digital software. This is useful at night. • The effectiveness varies depends on a software. When connecting the System to a JVC’s TV with the AV COMPU LINK remote control system, select the proper setting.
HX-GD8.book Page 38 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM 5 Select “COUNTRY CODE,” then display the pop-up Restricting the Review —Parental Lock window. Remote ONLY PARENTAL LOCK You can restrict playback of DVD Video containing violent scenes and those unsuitable for your family members. Once you have set the rating level, such violent scenes (for which a higher level than you set is assigned) may be skipped or changed to another scene (depending on how the disc is programmed).
HX-GD8.book Page 39 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM To change the setting To release Parental Lock temporarily 1 Display the PARENTAL LOCK sub menu. When you set a strict rating level, some discs may not be played back at all. When you try to play such a disc, the following screen appears on the TV screen. • Follow steps 1 to 4 of “To set Parental Lock” .
HX-GD8.book Page 40 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Operating the TV Operating TV Remote control Remote ONLY You can operate the JVC’s or other manufacturers’ TV using this remote control. 1 Keep pressing the button until the following steps are complete. 10 Keys TV 2 Enter the code setting mode. TV/VIDEO ENTER TV CHANNEL -/+ 3 Enter the 2-digit manufacture’s code number. TV VOLUME -/+ SHIFT 4 Release TV .
HX-GD8.book Page 41 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Additional Information Learning More about This System Before Operating the System (see pages 7 to 9) Playable Disc Types: • About audio format – Linear PCM: Uncompressed digital audio, the same format used for CDs and most studio masters. – Dolby Digital: Compressed digital audio, developed by Dolby Laboratories, which enables multi-channel encode to create the realistic surround sound.
HX-GD8.book Page 42 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Selecting the Clock: • “AM 12:00” will flash on the display until you set the clock. • The clock may gain or lose 1 to 2 minutes per month. If this happens, reset the clock. Turning Off the Power Automatically: • If you turn off the System, Sleep Timer is canceled. Unique DVD/VCD Operations (see pages 19 to 21) Selecting the Sound Track: On some DVD videos, you cannot change audio languages while playing back.
HX-GD8.book Page 43 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Timer Operations (see pages 32 to 33) Setting the Timer: • If you do not specify the preset station or track number correctly while setting a timer, the currently selected station or the first track will be played when timer is activated. • When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs, the timer will be canceled. You need to set the clock first, then the timer again.
HX-GD8.book Page 44 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. General: Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before you finish. ] There is a time limit. Repeat procedure again. Operations are disabled. ] The built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to external electrical interference. Unplug the AC power cord and then plug it back in.
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HX-GD8.book Page 48 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Parts Index Refer to the pages to see how to use the buttons and controls. Remote control DISC1 DISC2 DISC4 DISC5 DISC3 10 40 18 18 22, 23 20 24 13 17 13, 21, 23, 26, 27, 34, 38 – 40 26 11, 13, 20, 22, 23, 27, 28, 38 – 40 PAGE 17 21 19 13 20 SET UP 34, 35, 38 REV.
HX-GD8.book Page 49 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 PM Cassette deck section Specifications Frequency response Normal (type I): Wow and flutter: Amplifier section—CA-HXGD8 Output Power: SUBWOOFERS: 195 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion. MAIN SPEAKERS: 80 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion.
00-00_Wrranty[J].fm Page 1 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 3:41 PM LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO-1 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below.
00-00_Wrranty[J].fm Page 2 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 3:41 PM Authorized Service Centers ® QUALITY SERVICE HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722 http://www.jvc.com Dear Customer, In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, please read the instruction booklet before operating the unit.In the event that repairs are necessary, please call 1 (800)537-5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit our website at www.JVC.
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