FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 1 COLOR TELEVISION USER'S GUIDE For models: AV-27D302 AV-27D202 AV-20D202 AV-27230 Illustration of AV-27D302 and RM-C303G IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER 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. Keep this user's guide in a convenient place for future reference. Keep the carton and original packaging for future use.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 2 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.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: Please read and retain for your safety. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This TV set has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this TV set, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 4 7 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 5 13 For added protection of the TV set during a lightning storm or when the TV set is to be left unattended for an extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to product due to lightning storms or power line surges. 14 A TV set and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the TV set and cart combination to overturn.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 6 Unpacking Your Television Thank you for your purchase of a JVC Color Television. Before you begin setting up your new television, please check to make sure you have all of the following items.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 7 Quick Setup 1 Getting Started These quick setup pages will provide you, in three easy steps, with the basic information you need to begin using your new television right away. This information includes basic instructions on operating your remote control, making a simple cable/antenna and optional VCR connection and, finally, information on programming your television's Auto Tuner.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 8 Quick Setup 2 Step Two - Making Basic Connections Next you will need to connect your television to an antenna or cable system. The most basic antenna/cable connection is shown below. For more detailed connections, such as ones where a cable box is required, see pages 11 and 12.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 9 Quick Setup 3 Step Three - Auto Tuner Setup JVC’s onscreen menu system lets you set your television up to meet your own personal viewing preferences. The menu screens and their features are discussed in detail in this book. The menu settings are optional, you can set as many or as few of them as you wish. But to begin watching your television right away you will need to run the Auto Tuner Setup. This lets your television learn the channels it is able to receive.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 10 Table of Contents Quick Setup Guide . . . . 7 CONNECTIONS Cable and VCR Connections . . . . Connecting to a DVD Player . . . . Headphone Connection . . . . . . Connecting to an External Amplifier Connecting to a Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 13 13 14 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 15 16 16 17 18 GETTING STARTED Remote Control Remote Control Basics. Changing the Batteries. Remote Programming . . . . . . CATV and Satellite Codes.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 11 Connections Cable and VCR Connections There are two basic types of antenna or cable connections: • If you have an antenna or have a cable system that does not require you to use a cable box to select channels, please refer to Diagram #1. • If you have a cable system that requires the use of a cable box to access any or all the channels, please refer to Diagram #2. • For your convenience, connection to a VCR is also shown in the following diagrams.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 12 Connections Cable and VCR Connections - Continued Diagram #2 WALL CABLE or ANTENNA OUT VCR IN OR INPUT 2 INPUT 1 S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OVER VIDEO VIDEO/Y AUDIO OUT INPUT 1 OR INPUT 2 S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OVER VIDEO VIDEO/Y AUDIO OUT 75Ω (VHF/UHF) AUDIO AUDIO 75Ω (VHF/UHF) L L R R R R R R Illustration of AV-27D302 1) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, to the RF Input of the cable box.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 13 Connections Connecting to a DVD player DVD Player AUDIO OUT R L Y PB INPUT 2 INPUT 1 PR S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Green Blue Red OVER VIDEO VIDEO/Y AUDIO OUT INPUT 1 S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OVER VIDEO VIDEO/Y AUDIO OUT 75Ω (VHF/UHF) AUDIO INPUT 2 AUDIO 75Ω (VHF/UHF) L L R R R R R R Illustration of AV-27D302 1) Connect Green cable out from DVD player “Y” Component Output, in to TV “Y” Component Input.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 14 Connections Connecting to an External Amplifier INPUT 1 INPUT 2 S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OVER VIDEO AUDIO OUT INPUT 1 AUDIO INPUT 2 S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OVER VIDEO VIDEO/Y AUDIO OUT 75Ω (VHF/UHF) VIDEO/Y 75Ω (VHF/UHF) AUDIO L L R R R R R R Illustration of AV-27D302 1) Connect the white audio cable from the TV’s Left Audio Output jack to the Amplifier’s Left Audio Input jack.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 15 Remote Control Remote Control Basics TV CATV VCR DVD POWER INPUT VIDEO STATUS 1 2 3 BBE 4 5 6 DISPLAY 7 8 9 100+ 0 • Before you can operate the remote control, you must first install the batteries (included). See “Changing the Batteries” at the bottom of this page for instructions. (For an illustration, please see page 7.) • Press the POWER button to turn the television on or off. • Make sure the TV/CATV switch is set to TV.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 16 Remote Programming Setting the CATV, VCR and DVD Codes You can program your remote to operate your cable box, satellite receiver, VCR or DVD player by using the instructions and codes listed below. If the equipment does not respond to any of the codes listed below or to the code search function, use the remote control supplied by the manufacturer.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 17 Remote Programming VCR codes The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on, power off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, pause, record, channel up, and channel down operation. 1) Find the VCR brand from the list of codes shown below. 2) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV” and the other 2-way selector switch to “VCR”. 3) Press and hold down the DISPLAY button.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 18 Remote Programming DVD codes The remote control is programmed with DVD codes for power on, power off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, previous chapter, next chapter, tray open/close, and still/pause operation. 1) Find the DVD player brand from the list of codes shown below. 2) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV” and the other 2-way selector switch to “DVD”. 3) Press and hold down the DISPLAY button.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 19 Onscreen Menus Using the Guide Certain symbols are used throughout this guide to help you learn about the features of your new television. The ones you will see most frequently are: ❷ Up and Down arrows mean press the CH+ or CH- buttons.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 20 Initial Setup Auto Tuner Setup If you have already run the Auto Tuner as part of the quick setup earlier in this guide, please skip ahead to “Channel Summary” to continue setting up your television. In Auto Tuner Setup, the TV automatically scans through all available channels, memorizing the active ones and skipping over blank ones or channels with weak signals. This means when you scan (using the CHANNEL +/- buttons) you will receive only clear, active channels.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 21 Initial Setup Channel Summary Channel Summary allows you to customize the line-up of channels received by your TV. You can add or delete channels from the line-up or prevent any unauthorized viewers from watching any or all 181 channels.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 22 V-Chip Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables TV Parental Guidelines (for United States and Canada) and Movie (MPAA) Guideline controls. V-Chip technology allows you to program your TV to receive, or not to receive, programs based on content according to the guidelines. Programs which exceed the ratings limits you set will be blocked. When a viewer attempts to watch a blocked channel, this message appears: THIS PROGRAMMING EXCEEDS YOUR RATING LIMITS.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 23 V-Chip US V-Chip Ratings U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS Programs with the following ratings are appropriate for children. ❒ TV Y is Appropriate for All Children. Programs are created for very young viewers and should be suitable for all ages, including children ages 2 - 6. ❒ TV Y7 is for Older Children. Most parents would find such programs suitable for children 7 and above.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 24 V-Chip Setting US V-Chip Ratings Press the MENU button ❷ ➛❿ To V-CHIP To operate (Lock icon will appear) Press ZERO to access the V-Chip menu V-CHIP ON OFF SET US TV RATINGS SET MOVIE RATINGS SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE UNRATED VIEW BLOCK FINISH ➛❿ ❷ To turn V-Chip ON or OFF To move to SET US TV RATINGS ➛❿ To operate Directions to set US V-Chip Ratings: Line up the cursor in the column (TV PG, TV G, etc.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 25 V-Chip Setting ratings with the V-Chip button To access Rating information about a certain program, press the V-CHIP button while viewing that program. A display like this will appear: PROGRAM IS RATED : TV-PG - V If you decide you want to block this category of viewing, press "0" while the above screen is visible, and all programs from that category will be blocked.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 26 V-Chip Movie Ratings ❒ NR - Not Rated. This is a film which has no rating. In many cases these films were imported from countries which do not use the MPAA ratings system. Other NR films may be from amateur producers who didn’t intend to have their film widely released. NR (Not Rated) Programming may contain all types of programming including children's programming, foreign programs, or adult material. ❒ G – General Audience.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 27 V-Chip Canadian V-Chip Ratings ❒ E - Exempt. Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. ❒ C – Programming Intended for Children. Violence Guidelines: There will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic or unrealistic in nature.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 28 V-Chip Unrated Programs Notes About Unrated Programs: Unrated programming refers to any programming which does not contain a rating signal. Programming on television stations which do not broadcast rating signals will be placed in the “Unrated Programming" category.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 29 V-Chip Set Lock Code Channel Guard and V-Chip settings are protected by a four-digit Lock Code. Your TV comes pre-set with a Lock Code of "0000". You may change the code to any four-digit number you wish. To change the Lock Code, follow the steps below.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 30 Picture Settings Tint Tint allows you to adjust the levels of red and green in your TV picture. ❷ To TINT ❿ To increase the levels of green ➛ ❷ To increase the levels of red To move to the next setting Color The color function lets you make all the colors in the TV picture appear either more vivid or subtle.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 31 Picture Settings Noise Muting This feature inserts a blank blue screen over channels which are not broadcasting or are too weak to be received clearly. Press the MENU button ❷ ➛❿ To NOISE MUTING To turn Noise Muting ON or OFF • Noise Muting will not work during Auto Tuner Setup or when you operate Channel Summary.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 32 Sound Settings Bass You can increase or decrease the level of low-frequency sound in the TV’s audio with the Bass adjustment. Press the MENU button ❷ ❿ ➛ ❷ To BASS To increase the bass To decrease the bass To move to the next setting Treble Use Treble to adjust the level of high-frequency sound in your TV’s audio.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 33 General Items MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) MTS technology allows several audio signals to be broadcast at once, giving you a choice in what you wish to hear with a TV program. In addition to mono or stereo sound, an MTS broadcast may also include a Second Audio Program (SAP). Press the MENU button ❷ To MTS ➛❿ Select the mode (The ON AIR arrow tells you if a broadcast is in Stereo and/or contains an SAP).
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 34 General Items Auto Clock Set Before you use any of your TV’s timer functions, you must first set the clock. You may precisely set your clock using the XDS time signal broadcast by most Public Broadcasting stations. To set the clock using the XDS signal: Enter the channel number of your local PBS station Press MENU ❷ To SET CLOCK ➛❿ To operate ➛❿ To AUTO MODE AUTO MANUAL TIME ZONE D.S.T.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 35 General Items Manual Clock Set To set your clock manually (without using the XDS signal), choose MANUAL from the Set Clock menu and follow the steps below.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 36 General Items On/Off Timer The On/Off timer lets you program your television to turn itself on or off. You can use it as an alarm to wake up, to help you remember important programs, or as a decoy when you're not home.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 37 General Items Language You can choose to view your onscreen menus in three languages: English, French, or Spanish. Press the MENU button ❷ To LANGUAGE ➛❿ To choose a language ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH EXIT when finished Closed Caption Use this function to display the Closed Captioning text onscreen (when included in a broadcast).
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 38 General Items Background This feature inserts either a black or clear background behind the onscreen menu displays. Press the MENU button ❷ To BACKGROUND BACKGROUND ➛❿ BLACK CLEAR To turn Background to BLACK or CLEAR EXIT when finished V2 Component-In Get the best quality video from your DVD player by using this setting and the DVD inputs at the rear of the television.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 39 Button Functions Menu The MENU button allows you to access JVC’s onscreen menu system. Press MENU to activate the onscreen menu system. • See individual topics (like “Sound Settings) for specific information on using menus. Exit Press the EXIT button to leave a menu screen. Display The Display screen shows the current status of timers and inputs.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 40 Button Functions Video Status The VIDEO STATUS button gives you a choice of three TV picture display settings, including a display of your own preferences. Standard - Resets the picture display to the factory settings. Choice - Displays the setting levels you specified on the "Set Video Status" Menu (see page 31). Theater - Gives a rich, film-like look to video.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 41 Button Functions BBE (Available on AV-27D302 and AV-27D202 only) BBE high definition audio adds natural, clear and extraordinary sound quality to any program. Turn BBE On or Off using the BBE button. BBE ON OFF 100+ Button Use the 100+ button to directly access channels above Channel 99. For example to move to channel 124, press 100+, 2 (two), 4 (four).
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 42 Button Functions VCR Buttons You can use this remote control to operate the basic functions of your VCR. These functions include: play, record, rewind, fast-forward, stop, pause, channel scan, TV/VCR, power on, and power off. Move the selector switch to VCR to operate. • The remote is preset with the code 000 to control JVC-brand VCR’s. For any other manufacturer’s brand VCR, please see the code chart and instructions on page 17.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 43 Troubleshooting PROBLEMS CHECK There is no power • See if the power cord became unplugged. • Check for a blown fuse or circuit breaker or a power outage. There is no picture or sound • The antenna could be disconnected. • The input mode could be set improperly. See page 41. • The tuner (Auto Tuner Setup) could be set improperly. See page 20. • The TV station may be having difficulties. Check to see if other stations are working.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 44 Warranty For Canadian model televisions, see separate sheets for Canadian Warranty information. 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 shown below (the “Warranty Period”) (PICTURE TUBE is covered for Two (2) years.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 45 Warranty 7) Accessories; 8) Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from date of purchase.) There are no express warranties except as listed above. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILTY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 46 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.com Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 47 Search Codes Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function: 1) 2) 3) 4) Slide the first 2-Way Mode Selector switch to CATV. Press the TV POWER and RETURN+ buttons. Hold for at least three seconds and release. Press TV POWER, see if the CATV or Satellite box responds. If there was a response, press RETURN+. The operating codes are now set. If there was no response, repeat Step 3.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 48 Specifications MODEL AV-20D202 AV-27230 AV-27D202 AV-27D302 Reception Format NTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel 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 Power Consumption Screen Size Audio Output AC 120V, 60Hz 87W 113W 20 inch / 51 cm measured diagonally full square 27 inch / 68 cm measured diagonally full square 1W + 1W 1.2W + 1.