Color Television User’s Guide For Models: AV-36950 AV-35955 AV-32950 AV-27950 Illustration of AV-32950 and RM-C755 NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER: In the spaces below, enter the model and serial number for your television (located on the rear of the television cabinet). Staple your sales receipt or invoice to the inside cover of this guide. Keep this user’s guide in a convenient place for future reference. Keep the carton and original packaging for future use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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. 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.
6 If an outside antenna is connected to the TV set, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection requirements for the grounding electrode.
WELCOME! Congratulations on your new television purchase! We thank you for choosing JVC. We know you are anxious to start watching your new television, but before you operate it, please read this guide and then keep it handy for future reference. After all, you just bought a great TV with a lot of terrific features, you should know what each feature is and how to use it properly! Please note that the illustrations, diagrams, and menu pictures are not exact replicas of the actual television features.
C O N N E C T I O N S 5 The Connections Checklist — Read Me First! section of this guide is a list of ideas to keep in mind when you set out to perform your connections. It is designed to help us not-so-technically-advanced individuals. If you read this section, and can’t identify the plugs, connectors, and components you have, do not be afraid to seek help. 1) Refer to the connection instructions in the user’s guide for each component you plan to connect.
C O N N E C T I O N S CABLE & VCR CONNECTIONS There are two basic types of antenna or cable hookups. If you have an antenna, or have a cable TV system that does not require you to use a cable box to tune channels, use Diagram #1. If you have a cable system that requires you to use a cable box to access all channels, use Diagram #2. If you have a cable system that requires you to use a cable box to access certain premium channels, but not regular basic channels, use Diagram # 3.
C O N N E C T I O N S 7 CABLE & VCR CONNECTIONS CONTINUED #3 1) Connect Cable RF wire out from wall, in to splitter RF input. 2) Connect RF Out from splitter RF output, in to cable box RF input. 3) Connect RF wire Out from cable box RF output, in to VCR RF input. 4) Connect RF wire Out from splitter RF output, in to TV VHF/UHF input. 5) Connect yellow video cable out from VCR Video output, in to TV Video input jack.
C O N N E C T I O N S CONNECTING TO A CAMCORDER Play your home movies back through your TV by connecting your camcorder to the TV’s A/V Inputs. 1) White audio cable out from camcorder, in to TV Left Audio input jack. 2) Yellow video cable out from camcorder, in to TV Video input jack. 3) If you have a stereo model camcorder, connect the Red Audio cable out from the camcorder, in to the TV Right Audio input jack.
C O N N E C T I O N S 9 CONNECTING TO JVC AV COMPU LINK CAPABLE COMPONENTS AV Compu Link makes playing video tapes totally automatic. Simply insert a pre-recorded tape* into the JVC brand VCR, and the VCR automatically turns on and starts playing. At the same time, the VCR sends an AV Compu Link signal to the television telling it to turn on and switch to the correct video input. NOTE: The AV Compu Link cable should be included with the AV Compu Link capable accessory you intend to connect.
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D REMOTE CONTROL RM-C755 RM-C755 Changing and Inserting Batteries. Use only size AA batteries. 1 Push down on the triangle on the remote's back cover, and slide the cover off to remove it. 2 Insert the two supplied AA batteries, carefully noting the “+” and “–” markings on the batteries and remote control. To avoid a short circuit, insert “–” end first. 3 Snap the cover back into place.
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 11 POWER ❒ Make sure that the TV/CATV switch is set to TV. Switch to CATV only to operate a cable box. ❒ Press the POWER button on the remote control or the TV front panel. The On Timer lamp will glow red. ❒ The first time you turn on the TV, the “Plug In Menu” will appear. You should turn to the Plug In Menu section (page 15) now to learn more about this menu. ❒ To turn the power off, press the POWER button again. The On Timer lamp will go out.
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D SETTING THE CATV & VCR CODES Many CATV & VCR brands have more than one code. If the first code in the list does not work, try the other codes listed. If your CATV box or your VCR do not respond to any of the codes listed for the manufacturer, use the remote control for that accessory to operate it. CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE SETUP 1) Determine the correct code from the “CATV & Satellite Codes” chart below. 2) Slide the 2-Way Mode Selector Switch to CATV.
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 13 VCR Codes VCRs Admiral Aiko Aiwa Akai American High Asha Astra Audio Dynamics Audiovox Aventura Beaumark CODES 84 40 07 31 06 65 46 31 35 94 27 03 87 34 28 26 29 32 33 20 26 28 64 21 01 05 03 03 94 52 15 27 89 32 90 91 83 26 27 88 97 64 15 31 35 94 27 03 87 34 28 26 29 98 03 02 05 06 56 57 72 34 04 99 75 Belcor 34 35 46 47 Bell & Howell 16 08 76 Broksonic 10 12 35 87 77 78 Calix 15 Candle 03 94 52 15 27 89 32 90 91 83 Canon 65 01 02 05 06 41 42 71 04 18 03 56 92 22 Capeha
T H E O N S C R E E N The symbols used in this guide Whenever you see up and down arrows is this book, press the MENU UP or MENU DOWN button. This function allows you to: • Move vertically in the main menu, • Move through a submenu, • Move to the next letter, number, or other choice in a submenu, or • Back up to correct an error Whenever you see left and right arrows, press the MENU LEFT or MENU RIGHT button.
P L U G I N M E N U PLUG IN MENU AUTO TUNER SETUP The Plug In Menu comes up automatically when you first turn on the TV after plugging it in. The Plug In Menu sets the default preferences for you for: During Auto Tuner Setup, the TV will automatically scan through all available channels and memorize the active ones so that when you scan, you do not pick up weak or noisy channels. ❒ The Language in which you want the onscreen displays to appear.
P L U G I N M E N U Continued from below… SET CLOCK NOTE: You must have the clock set to operate the On/Off Timer. The Clock is the heart of all timer functions. The clock must be set before the timer functions to work. To YES/NO Choose YES To SET CLOCK TIME To operate ––:–– –– START CLOCK TIME –– :– – – – START CLOCK To set the hour (AM/PM) To move to minutes Proceed to set the clock as in the previous column.
I N I T I A L CHANNEL SUMMARY S E T U P CHANNEL GUARD - LOCK You can add or delete channels from channel scanning. You can also lock out any “unauthorized” viewers from one or up to all 125 channels. To CHANNEL SUMMARY To operate Note: Noise Muting will not work while you are in the Channel Summary menu. To CHANNEL SUMMARY To operate CH NO. 01 02 03 04 05 SCAN √ √ √ √ CH NO.
P I C T U R E NOTES: To exit the Picture Adjust menu at any time press the EXIT button. A D J U S T TINT NOTCH Adjust the levels of red and green. The Notch Filter sharpens the edges of graphics and text, especially in computer generated graphics common in news and sports programs. To TINT To accentuate green To accentuate red To move to the next To NOTCH To turn ON/OFF COLOR Adjust both the vividness and subtlety of the color.
S O U N D BASS The Bass level adjustment feature allows you to raise or lower the level of lower frequencies in the TV’s sound. To BASS To emphasize bass To reduce bass To move to next TREBLE The Treble level adjustment feature allows you to raise or lower the level of higher frequencies in the TV’s sound. To TREBLE To increase treble To decrease treble To move to next BALANCE The Balance adjustment feature allows you to center the TV’s sound to your needs.
C L O C K / T I M E R S ON/OFF TIMER SET LOCK CODE YOU tell the TV to turn on and off. Use it as an alarm to wake up, as a program reminder, or to simulate that you’re home when you’re out of the house. The Lock Code locks and unlocks Channel Guard.
I N I T I A L S E T U P TV SPEAKER CLOSED CAPTION You can listen to the TV speakers, or if your set is connected to a stereo, turn them off to listen to the stereo’s speakers. If they are included in a program, you can view closed captions or text information.
B U T T O N F U N C T I O N S DISPLAY VIDEO STATUS The onscreen display shows the current status of timers and inputs. The VIDEO STATUS button lets you select the “Choice” settings of the Set Video Status menu, or reset to factory settings. DISPLAY “Standard” resets the picture settings to factory standard levels. 07 NOW SLEEP TIMER ON/OFF TIMER ON TIME OFF TIME 12:20 PM OFF EVERYDAY 7:00 PM 10:00 PM ❑ The channel or AV input (Ch.
B U T T O N F U N C T I O N S HYPER SURROUND MUTING Create a deep, 3-dimensional sound effect by channeling the sound through the TV’s front firing speakers. The MUTING button turns the sound off completely when you press it. Press it again to restore the volume to the previous level. HYPER SURROUND HYPER SURROUND ON OFF RETURN+ There are two kinds of Return… TV/VIDEO TV/INPUT controls the TV's input mode.
B U T T O N NOTES: When you turn off the TV, PIP automatically turns off too. F U N C T I O N S PIP (Picture in Picture) FREEZE PIP allows you to view two pictures simultaneously. You can freeze the picture in the main screen into the PIP window. FREEZE (PIP) ON/OFF 07 02 Note: When the PIP is off, pressing FREEZE takes a snapshot of the main screen and puts it into the PIP window… great for catching those mail order addresses. Note: When the PIP is on FREEZE stops the PIP picture.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G PROBLEMS No power No picture or sound Remote control is not operating You cannot select a certain channel Power turns off The clock is wrong PICTURE 25 CHECK • See if the power cord became unplugged. • Perhaps you have experienced a blown circuit breaker or fuse or a power outage. • The antenna could be disconnected. • The Input mode (TV or video) could not be set properly, refer to page 23. • The tuner mode (in the menu selection) could be set improperly, refer to page 15.
L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y For Canadian model televisions, see separate sheets for Warranty/Garantie and JVC Authorized Service Centers in Canada. JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original purchase for the period as shown below (the “Warranty Period”). The picture tube is covered for two years. Model No. Serial No.
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS 27 For Canadian model televisions, see separate sheets for Warranty/Garantie and JVC Authorized Service Centers in Canada. CALL TOLL FREE (800) 252-5722 1) To locate the JVC Authorized Service Center nearest you. 2) To purchase parts or accessories. 3) For customer relations or hook-up assistance. 4) To locate the JVC authorized dealer nearest you. JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF U.S. JVC CORP.
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S MODEL AV-36950 AV-35955 AV-32950 Type Color Television Reception Format NTSC system, BTSC system (Multichannel Sound) Reception Range VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69 Sub Mid, Mid, Super, Hyper and Ultra bands (181 channel frequency synthesizer system) Power Source AC 120V, 60Hz Power Consumption Screen Size 130 W / 1.8 A 120 W / 1.