LCD Television Users Guide LT-42X579 LT-47X579 LT-52X579 LT-42EM59 LT-47EM59 LT-52EM59 42" class (42" Diagonal) 47" class (46.9" Diagonal) 52" class (52” Diagonal) 42" class (42" Diagonal) 47" class (46.9" Diagonal) 52" class (52” Diagonal) 1080p HDTV Important Note: In the spaces below, enter the model and serial number of your television (located at the rear of the television cabinet). Staple your sales receipt or invoice to the inside cover of this guide.
Table of Contents Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 TV Basic Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Remote Control Functions . . . . . 19 Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Return+ TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Favorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warnings 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.
Warnings IMPORTANT RECYCLING INFORMATION This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or for USA, the Electronic Industries Alliance: http://www.eiae.org IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.
Warnings 16) Place the television on a stable, flat surface. Failure to do so can result in the television falling, causing injury. 17) DO NOT allow young children to play around or on the television. Do not hang from the TV. Failure to do so can result in the television falling, causing injury. 18) DO NOT allow young children to play with the plastic bag that came with the television when you unpacked it. Failure to do so can result in suffocation, causing injury.
Warnings FCC Notice: Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. We have an important note for customers who subscribe to basic cable services (do not have a separate cable box) and plan to use their JVC TV remote control to select channels.
Precautions Caring for the Cabinet Normally, light dusting with a soft, non-scratching duster will keep your TV clean. If you wish to wipe down the television, first unplug it. Then wipe gently with a soft cloth, slightly moistened with water. You can add a few drops of mild liquid detergent to the water to help remove spots of oily dirt. • • • • DO NOT allow liquid to enter the TV through the ventilation slots. DO NOT use strong or abrasive cleaners on the TV.
Precautions Disconnecting the stand 1) Place the TV face down on a soft cloth on a table. 2) Remove the screws from the back of the TV. 3) Pull out the stand from the TV. Notes: • To re-install the stand, reverse the procedure from 3) to 1). • If you find it difficult to remove the screws from inset screw wells, use a magnetized screwdriver. * In the case of placing the 52” TV on the wall, please follow the next steps. 1) Remove the TV base from the upper body of the stand.
Precautions Package Contents Make sure you have the following. Television x 1 Remote Control x 1 AAA Batteries x 2 + + AAA Alkaline AAA Alkaline – – Insert the batteries Use two “AAA” batteries (included). Place the "–" end in the unit first, making sure the "+" and "–" markings are correct. Place the "–" end in the unit first.
Remote Control The following pages gives you a brief description of each button’s function. For more detailed information on the remote control buttons, see pages 19 - 21. Change the aspect ratio of the image on your TV screen. See page 20. Turns the TV on or off. Switch between devices connected to Video-1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. For V4 (Video-4) and V5 (Video-5) you must select the signal input type first (ie. composite, S-Video, or component).
Remote Control Used to navigate through the TV’s onscreen menus. View current channel information. Used to select the mode of closed caption Used to access the TV’s onscreen menus. See page 22. Go back to a previous onscreen menu or to correct a mistake. Move sequentially through the channels. Save your favorite channels. See page 19. Turns the TV volume to 0. Press again to restore the volume. Raise or lower the volume. Choose different display settings according to personal preferences.
TV Basic Controls Before you connect your television to another device, please refer to the proper diagrams for your specific TV and remote. These will help assist you in understanding how to connect your television to another device, as well as use the remote to set up your television. Some of the connection terminals are color coded for easy connection with the proper cables.
TV Basic Controls AUDIO OUT L R L R INPUT 1 HDMI ANALOG AUDIO INPUT 1 AUDIO VIDEO L COMPONENT Y R PB INPUT 5 PR 75 Ω (VHF/UHF) AUDIO S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT VIDEO L COMPONENT Y PB R INPUT 4 PR LC34324-001A 75 Ω (VHF/UHF) INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 3 F Antenna / Cable * For more detailed information, see pages 42 - 46.
TV Basic Controls With Cables TV Side HDMI HDMI Cable INPUT 1, 2 or 3 DVI + Audio DVI – HDMI Cable, Audio Cable Input 1 + HDMI ANALOG AUDIO Component Video + Audio Component Video + Audio INPUT 4 or 5 S-Video + Audio S-Video Cable, Audio Cable INPUT 4 + AUDIO Input Composite Video + Audio Composite Video + Audio INPUT 4 or 5 Antenna / Cable (VHF / UHF) RF Cable 75Ω (VHF / UHF) OPTICAL INPUT OPTICAL AUDIO Cable DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT AUDIO INPUT (L / R) Audio Cable AUDIO OUT (L /
TV Basic Controls Compatible Signal Notes Input • HDMI (Digital) SD: 480i, 480p HD: 1080i, 1080p/60Hz, 720p Audio L/R See page 46. Input • DVI (Digital) SD: 480i, 480p HD: 1080i, 1080p/60Hz, 720p • Audio L/R (Analog) See page 45. Input • Component (Analog) SD: 480i, 480p HD: 1080i, 720p • Audio L/R (Analog) See page 43. Input • S-Video (Analog) • Audio L/R (Analog) Input • Composite (Analog) • Audio L/R (Analog) See page 43. ATSC (Digital) NTSC (Analog) Clear QAM (Digital) See page 42.
Setup Initial setup When you turn on your TV for the first time, the Initial Setup menu appears automatically. These menus will help you setup your TV with basic information for Language, Time and Tuner Setup. You can also set this setting in the “Plug in Menu”. 1) Turn on the TV 2) Set the language 1 Select a language Set Language/Langue/Idioma English Next 2 Select “Next” 3 Move to next menu 3) Set time attribute 1 Change settings Set Time Attribute Time Zone D.S.T.
Setup Initial setup (Continued) 4) Set TV attribute 1 Change settings Set TV Attribute Tuner Mode Air Start Scan Exit 2 Select an item 3 Select “Start Scan” 4 Start scanning channels Tuner Mode Choose Air (antenna) or Cable * If you use a set top box (satellite or cable box), press “Exit” to skip this step. Cable Users: After your auto tuner setup is complete, you may, (depending on the type of hookup), have only 1 channel, usually 2, 3 or 4 in the auto tuner memory. This is normal.
Key Features Your JVC TV is equipped with many features. Here is some key features highlighted in detail. 1 Stunning picture quality via 1920x1080 Full HD panel. Dynamic Gamma and Color Management give further fine tuned picture reproduction. Smart Picture adjusts the best possible picture quality automatically scene by scene based on the incoming signal from any source! 2 JVC exclusive oblique cone speakers provide excellent TV sound quality.
Remote Control Functions Sleep Allows you to choose how long the TV will stay on before turning off. Notes: • When you press the SLEEP button several times, you can set the interval at Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes. • 60 seconds before the TV turns off, a message will appear and it will count the remaining time. If you want to extend the time, press the SLEEP button and you can change the interval. If you don’t press the SLEEP button, within 60 seconds the TV will turn off.
Remote Control Functions Aspect Allows you to adjust the way the image appears on your TV based on the format that is being received. Panorama / Cinema / Full / Panorama Zoom / Cinema Zoom / Full Native / Regular / Slim See page 28. Notes: • You can select the aspect mode by pressing the ASPECT button. • You can also access the aspect modes using the buttons on the side of the TV, by using the MENU button, then the – CH + button. Sound You can choose several types of sound modes.
Remote Control Functions Guide You can view program information for Digital Channels. Note: • When the program information is not being broadcast, the correct information will not be displayed. • The GUIDE will not show the correct time and date depending on the Time Zone and D.S.T. settings. See page 40. SUB CH Digital broadcast sometimes offers sub channels. By using the SUB CH button, you can select a sub channel easily.
Customizing your TV 1) Display the menu bar 2) Display the desired menu Picture Display TV Sound Power Setting Game Video Status Tint 0– 50 – 100 Color 0– 25 – 100 Picture 0– 50 – 100 Bright 0– 43 – 100 Detail 0– 94 – 100 Backlight 0– 50 – 100 Select Cool Color Temp Color Management Off Dynamic Gamma On On Smart Picture Digital VNR High MPEG NR On Natural Cinema On Video Reset :Select OK :Operate BACK :Back MENU :Exit Enter 3) Change or adjust the setting Pi
Customizing your TV Picture Picture Display Video Status Tint 0– 50 – 100 Color 0– 25 – 100 Picture 0– 50 – 100 Bright 0– 43 – 100 Detail 0– 94 – 100 Backlight 0– 50 – 100 Color Temp TV Sound Power Setting Game Cool Color Management Off Dynamic Gamma On Smart Picture On Digital VNR High MPEG NR On Natural Cinema On Video Reset :Select OK :Operate BACK :Back MENU :Exit Video Status Choose different display settings according to personal preferences.
Customizing your TV Picture (Continued) ■ Allows you to change and adjust the way the picture appears on your television. Tint Allows you to adjust the levels of red and green on your TV. Color Allows you to make all the colors on your TV appear more vivid or subtle. Picture Allows you to adjust the level of black and white on your TV giving you a darker or brighter picture overall. Bright Allows you to adjust the overall brightness of the TV. Detail Allows you to adjust the level of fine detail on your TV.
Customizing your TV Picture (Continued) Smart Picture Allows the TV to adjust the brightness level automatically to a level suitable for what you are watching. On / Off Digital VNR This function can be selected to change the effect of Digital VNR (Video Noise Reduction). High – Adjusts the effect maximally Low – Adjusts the effect minimally Off – Function is turned off. MPEG NR This function effects the block noise removal and mosquito NR (Noise Reduction) simultaneously.
Customizing your TV Display Picture Display TV Video Input Label Sound Power Setting AIR TV Photo Viewer Aspect Ratio :Select Cinema Zoom OK :Operate BACK :Back MENU :Exit Video Input Label Allows you to label all the devices you have connected to the TV that use the VIDEO-1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 inputs. VCR 1 Select DVD PVR D-VHS STB SAT AMP GAME CAM DISC 2 Set Blu-ray DVD Default Photo Viewer Connect your USB Mass Storage Class device to the Photo Viewer terminal on the TV.
Customizing your TV Display (continued) 2) Choose Thumbnail View by pressing the button, and a folder list will be displayed. Select your folder by using the ¥ or buttons. The screen will show the first 10 images. * If there is more than 10 images, those images will be shown in the next page. To go to the next page, select the last image on the page and press the or buttons. To go back to the previous page, press the ¥ or buttons. 3) Choose a picture and press the OK button.
Customizing your TV Display (continued) Aspect Allows you to adjust the way the image appears on your TV based on the format that is being received. Panorama - When watching a 4:3 aspect picture it is stretched to fit the dimensions of the 16:9 aspect screen. Cinema - This ratio “zooms in” on the center part of a 4:3 aspect picture, blowing it up proportionally to fill the 16:9 screen. Full - When watching a 4:3 aspect picture, it is stretched to fit the dimensions of the TV.
Customizing your TV TV Picture Display TV Closed Caption Sound Power Settings ON CC Setting Tuner Mode Air Autoscan Add Channel Edit Channel V-Chip Guide :Select OK :Operate BACK :Back MENU :Exit Closed Caption Allows you to select the mode of the closed caption. First you must set the MODE to either TV, STB or VCR on your remote. On / Smart / Off C.C. Setting You can choose between caption or text in MODE to decide how closed captioning will appear.
Customizing your TV TV (continued) Analog CC Choose the CC feature that you like for analog Closed Captioning. Digital CC Choose the CC feature that you like for digital Closed Captioning. Font Choose the font that you like for Closed Captioning. Font Size Choose how big the text appears in Closed Captioning. Font Style Choose the style of the font in Closed Captioning. Text Color Choose the color of the text in Closed Captioning. Text Opacity Choose how translucent the text appears in Closed Captioning.
Customizing your TV TV (continued) Add Channel Allows you to add analog channels. Regarding digital channels, the only channels that will appear are the ones that are being broadcast. 1 Select Please insert scan number or range to Start 2 Start Enter the new channel number Edit Channel Allows you to skip channels when using the + CH – button. “✔” means don’t skip, “ “ means to skip. You can still access those skipped channels manually using the number buttons on the remote.
Customizing your TV TV (V-Chip) Allows you to block channels or content that you deem inappropriate for children. Picture Display TV Closed Caption Sound Power Setting ON CC Setting Tuner Mode :Select Air Autoscan Password Add Channel MPAA Edit Channel Can. Eng. V-Chip Can Fre. Guide TVPG OK :Operate BACK :Back MENU :Exit Notes: • V-CHIP will not work with video signals from VCRs, DVD players, Blu-ray or camcorders connected to the TV.
Customizing your TV TV (V-Chip) (continued) Password Picture Display TV Closed Caption Sound Power Setting ON CC Setting Tuner Mode :Select Air Autoscan Password New Password Add Channel MPAA Confirm Password Edit Channel Can. Eng. V-Chip Can Fre. Guide TVPG OK :Operate OK Clear * If you forget your password, unplug the TV from the wall and then plug it back in.
Customizing your TV TV (V-Chip) (continued) MPAA (continued) NR – Not Rated. Any type of programming that does not contain a rating. G – General Audience. Suitable for all ages. PG – Parental Guidance Suggested. Suitable for all ages with parental guidance. PG 13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned. Intended for viewers 13 years or older. R – Restricted. Not recommended for viewers 17 years without parental guidance. NC-17 – No One Under 17. Not intended for viewers 17 years or younger. X – No One Under 18.
Customizing your TV TV (V-Chip) (continued) E – Exempt. Any type of programming that does not contain a rating. C – Intended for children. Suitable for all ages. C8+ – Intended for children over 8 years old. Suitable for all ages over 8 years. G – General Audience. May contain material not suited for younger viewers. PG – Parental Guidance. May contain material not suited for younger viewers. Parents may consider some content not appropriate for children 8 - 13 years old. 14+ – 14 Years or Older.
Customizing your TV TV (V-Chip) (continued) TVPG Picture Display TV Closed Caption Sound Power Setting ON This setting is based on the US ratings system. CC Setting Tuner Mode :Select Air Autoscan Password Add Channel MPAA Edit Channel Can. Eng. V-Chip Can Fre. Guide TVPG OK :Operate BACK :Back ALL FV V S L D TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA MENU :Exit TV Y – Appropriate for all children. Intended for all children 2 - 6 years old. TV Y7 – Appropriate for older children.
Customizing your TV Sound Picture Display TV Sound Power MTS Mono Digital Audio(ML) None Surround Setting OFF Sound Status Rock 100Hz -10 – 8 – 10 330Hz -10 – 4 – 10 1KHz -10 – 5 – 10 3.3KHz -10 – 5 – 10 10KHz -10 – 5 – 10 Audio Reset :Select OK :Operate BACK :Back MENU :Exit MTS Allows you to listen to a program in stereo, mono sound or another language (SAP). (Depending if available in the program). First you must set the MODE to TV on your remote.
Customizing your TV Sound (continued) Sound Status You can choose several types of sound modes. Speech / Jazz / Classic / Rock / User Note: • If you select User, you can customize the various sound frequencies. Audio Reset Resets all sound adjustments at once to the default settings.
Customizing your TV Power Picture Display :Select OK :Operate TV BACK :Back Sound Power Setting Sleep Timer OFF Power Indicator High MENU :Exit Sleep Timer Allows you to choose how long the TV will stay on before turning off. First set the MODE to TV. Off / 15Min / 30Min / 45Min / 60Min / 90Min / 120Min / 150Min / 180Min Note: • 60 seconds before the TV turns off, a message will appear and it will count the remaining time.
Customizing your TV Setting Picture Display TV Sound Power Setting Plug In Menu Time Zone Pacific D.S.T. ON Language English Noise Mute OFF Front Panel Lock OFF Transparency 2 Auto Shut Off OFF System Info Auto Demo Optical Out :Select OK :Operate BACK :Back PCM MENU :Exit Plug-In Menu When you turn on your TV for the first time, the Initial Setup menu appears. If you skip it, or your setup has changed, you can set it up in this menu anytime.
Customizing your TV Setting (continued) Front Panel Lock This allows you to lock the buttons on the side of the TV. On / Off Transparency Change the transparency of the menu screens. 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 Auto Shut Off This function automatically shuts off your TV when there is no signal from the channel while the TV is on for 10 minutes. On / Off System Info You can confirm the TV’s software version. Auto Demo Auto Demo explains this TV’s features to you. Notes: • Please complete the Initial Setup menu first.
Connecting Your Devices Notes: • The following connection diagrams are examples on connecting some of the most common devices to your TV. Please refer to your device’s instruction manual on other connection methods or for devices not shown here in this instruction book. • When you are finished connecting your devices, turn on your TV and devices.
Connecting Your Devices Connect a DVD Player AUDIO OUT L Green cable is for “Y” R L R INPUT 1 HDMI ANALOG AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO L COMPONENT Y PB R Blue cable is for “PB” INPUT 5 Red cable is for “PR” PR AUDIO S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT VIDEO L COMPONENT Y PB R INPUT 4 Audio Out L R PR LC34324-001A TV Rear Panel (INPUT 4) Video Out Y PB PR DVD Player Notes: • Green, blue and red are the most common colors for Component Cables. Some models may vary in color.
Connecting Your Devices Connect an Amplifier or Home Theater System AUDIO OUT L R L INPUT 1 HDMI ANALOG AUDIO R AUDIO TV Rear Panel (AUDIO OUT) VIDEO L COMPONENT Y PB R INPUT 5 PR AUDIO VIDEO L COMPONENT S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT Y PB R INPUT 4 PR LC34324-001A Amplifier or Home Theater System Speaker Speaker Notes: • Refer to your amplifier’s or Home Theater System’s manual for more information.
Connecting Your Devices Connect a Digital Source Device AUDIO OUT L R L R INPUT 1 HDMI ANALOG AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO L COMPONENT Y PB R INPUT 5 PR AUDIO S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT VIDEO L COMPONENT Y PB R INPUT 4 PR LC34324-001A TV Rear Panel INPUT 1 HDMI ANALOG AUDIO TV Rear Panel (INPUT 1) Digital Source Device L R AUDIO OUT 75 Ω (VHF/UHF) INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 DIGITAL OUT After the connections have been made, tighten the screw to secure the cables.
Connecting Your Devices Connect a Blu-ray or HDMI Device TV Rear Panel (INPUT 2) 75 Ω (VHF/UHF) INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 Blu-ray / HDMI Compatible Device Notes: • To watch your Blu-ray or HDMI device, make sure your TV is displaying INPUT 1, INPUT 2 or INPUT 3 by pressing the V1, V2 or V3 button on your remote control. • Some decoders may not respond depending on the equipment that is connected to the HDMI. • This TV can accept 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p signals via HDMI.
Troubleshooting Refer to the table below to check the condition. If you think that there is a problem, contact the JVC Service Center where you purchased the television. PROBLEMS There is no power There is no picture or sound CHECK • See if the power cord became unplugged. • Check for a blown fuse or circuit breaker or a power outage. • The antenna could be disconnected. • The tuner could be set improperly. See page 40. • The TV station may be having difficulties.
Troubleshooting PROBLEMS CHECK Screen is 80% black • The Closed Caption Text mode is on. Turn it off in the Closed Caption Menu, page 29. Stereo or bilingual programs can't be heard • Make sure the MTS settings are correct. See page 37. Static electricity • It is normal to feel static electricity if you brush or touch the screen. You hear occasional crackling sounds • It is normal for the TV to make crackling sounds when first turned on or off.
Specifications Model LT-42X579 LT-42EM59 LT-47X579 LT-47EM59 LT-52X579 LT-52EM59 Type LCD Flat Television Reception Format NTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound) ATSC Terrestrial, Digital Cable Reception Range VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69 at ATSC, CATV 135 Sub, Mid, Super, Hyper and Ultra bands at Digital Cable VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69 CATV 135 Sub, Mid, Super, Hyper and Ultra bands (191 channel frequency synthesizer system) at Analog • Reception of channel A-5 ("95" of the TV set's on-screen cable
JVC Loves the Earth Digital Television Transition Notice: This device contains a digital television tuner, so it should receive digital over the air TV programming, with a suitable antenna, after the end of full-power analog TV broadcasting in the United States on February 17, 2009. Some older television receivers, if they rely on a TV antenna, will need a TV Converter to receive over the air digital programming, but should continue to work as before for other purposes (e.g.
