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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
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
COMPONENT
SYSTEM
SURROUND MODE
HX-GX7
SOUND MODE
SUBWOOFER
DISC
CA-HXGX7
SP-HXGX7
SP-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.
2 Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
ATTENTION
Afin d'éviter tout risque d'électrocution, d'incendie,
etc.:
1 Ne 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
the unit, have two persons unpack, 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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