00-00_Cover[J].fm Page 1 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:31 PM COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM HX-GX7 —Consists of CA-HXGX7 and SP-HXGX7 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.
00-00_Safty[J].fm Page 1 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:34 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION 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.
00-00_Safty[J].fm Page 2 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:34 PM 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.
HX-GX7.book Page 1 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:25 PM Contents Introduction .............................................................2 Precautions ..........................................................................2 How to Read This Manual...................................................2 Getting Started ........................................................3 Step 1: Unpack ....................................................................3 Step 2: Prepare the Remote Control ...............
HX-GX7.book Page 2 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:25 PM 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. 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-GX7.book Page 3 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:25 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) • Remote control (1) • Batteries (2) If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
HX-GX7.book Page 4 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:25 PM Step 3: Hook Up If you need more detailed information, see page 5. T 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. FM antenna (supplied) Extend it so that you can obtain the best reception.
HX-GX7.book Page 5 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:25 PM To assemble and connect the AM loop antenna To assemble the AM loop antenna To connect the speaker cords • 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.
HX-GX7.book Page 6 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:25 PM Before Operating the System Parts Index Refer to the pages to see how to use the buttons and controls.
HX-GX7.book Page 7 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:25 PM 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. 3 TITLE indicator Display Window 12 3 4 TITLE 5 GROUP 6 7 TRACK 8 MONO SURROUND 9 • Lights when the group title or track title is shown on the main display. 4 GROUP indicator ST • Lights when the group title or number is shown on the main display.
HX-GX7.book Page 8 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:25 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. 10 Keys (1–10,+10) ¥ 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.
HX-GX7.book Page 9 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:25 PM 4 Store the station. Listening to the Radio SET /DISPLAY To select the band (FM/AM) FM AM To turn in to a Preset Station 1 Select the band (FM or AM). To tune in to a station While FM or AM are is selected... FM AM 1 sec. Increases the frequencies. Decreases the frequencies. When a station (frequency) with sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the frequency search stops. To stop searching manually, press either button.
HX-GX7.book Page 10 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:25 PM To select a playback disc 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 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 PLAY To select a track to start playback (MP3 only) Before or after playback... EJECT 1 Select the group. Remote control: Main unit: PRESET • When using an 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of the disc tray.
HX-GX7.book Page 11 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:25 PM To select a track While playing a disc... To start: To stop: Increases the track numbers. Decreases the track numbers. To locate a particular portion While playing a disc, press and hold the button until the portion you want is reached. To rewind tape: Before or after play... Rewind the tape to the right. Fast-forwards the track. Fast-reverses the track. Rewind the tape to the left. • You can also use 1/¡ on the unit.
HX-GX7.book Page 12 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:25 PM Daily Operations—Sound&Other Adjustments Adjusting the Volume Remote Control The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOLUME MIN, VOLUME 1 – VOLUME 30, VOLUME MAX). Remote control: Main unit: VOLUME SLEEP SOUND MODE RHYTHM AX SUBWOOFER LEVEL +/– To drop the volume in a moment BEEP ON/OFF VOLUME +/– FADE MUTING Remote ONLY To restore the volume, press the button again, or adjust the volume level.
HX-GX7.book Page 13 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:25 PM 1 Select one of the preset Sound Modes. Selecting the Sound Modes UND MODE SO You can select one of the preset Sound Modes. Remote control: DANCE HALL OFF USER 1–3 ROCK STADIUM CLASSIC POP • 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.
HX-GX7.book Page 14 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:25 PM Turning On or Off the Key-Touch Tone Remote control: To check the current time during play 1 sec. SET /DISPLAY BEEP OFF Clock Source information BEEP ON Turning Off the Power Automatically Main unit: 2 sec. /BEEP With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music. You can set Sleep Timer only while the System is turned on. BEEP OFF BEEP ON 1 You can specify the time (in minutes) as you like.
HX-GX7.book Page 15 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:25 PM Advanced Disc Operations Programming the Playing Order Remote Control —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. 10 Keys (1–10,+10) Remote control: Main unit: DISC PLAY MODE CD PROGRAM 4/¢,7 Disc number buttons REPEAT RANDOM CD RANDOM Canceled CD 3 CD 8 PROGRAM PROGRAM CANCEL 2 Select a disc.
HX-GX7.book Page 16 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:25 PM 3 Select tracks you want for Program Play. To modify the program Program step number Disc number Before or after playback... To erase the entire program: To erase the last step: Track number 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. • You can also use CANCEL/DEMO on the unit. To add steps in the program Repeat steps 2 and 3 on page 15.
HX-GX7.book Page 17 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:25 PM To exit from Random Play Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Tray Lock Before or after playback... Main unit: Remote control: DISC PLAY MODE CD PROGRAM CD RANDOM You can prohibit disc ejection from the System and lock discs. • This operation is possible only when the source is the CD player. Canceled While the disc tray is closed... Press 0 for any disc tray while holding down 7/BEEP.
HX-GX7.book Page 18 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:25 PM Advanced Tape Operations IMPORTANT It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic embodied therein. Remote control Recording on a Tape You can use type I tapes for recording. • To play a tape, see page 11. 7 1 Insert a recordable cassette.
HX-GX7.book Page 19 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:25 PM 3 Start playing the source—FM, AM, or CD player, or 4 auxiliary equipment connected to AUX jacks. • When recording a disc, you can also use “Synchronized Disc Recording” (see below). Start recording. 3 Change the Reverse mode if necessary (see page 18). 4 Start recording. DISC REC START 1 sec. • When either CD play or recording ends, both CD player and the cassette deck stop at the same time. To stop recording 1 sec.
HX-GX7.book Page 20 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:25 PM Timer Operations Setting the Timer Main unit 4/¢ CLOCK /TIMER SET /DISPLAY CANCEL /DEMO 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-GX7.book Page 21 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:25 PM 3 5 For Daily Timers: Select the volume level • 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. Turn off the System (on standby) if you have set the timer with the System turned on. To turn off the Timer after its setting is done You can turn off the timer after it has been set.
HX-GX7.book Page 22 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:25 PM Additional Information Learning More about This System Daily Operations—Playback (see pages 8 to 11) Listening to the Radio: • When you repeatedly press ¢ /4 (TUNING +/– on the unit), the frequency changes step by step. • If you store a new station into an occupied preset number, the previously stored station in that number will be erased. • When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs, the preset stations will be erased in a few days.
HX-GX7.book Page 23 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:25 PM Timer Operations (see pages 20 and 21) • 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. • Without stopping the recording, you cannot change the source after Recording Timer starts recording. • If you set the Sleep Timer after Daily Timer starts playing the selected source, Daily Timer is canceled.
HX-GX7.book Page 24 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:25 PM Specifications Amplifier section—CA-HXGX7 Output Power: SUBWOOFERS: 180 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 2 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:34 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 1 Friday, January 16, 2004 5:34 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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