JVC COLORTELEVISION USER'SGUIDE For models: AV-27D303 AV-27D203 AV-20D303 AV-27330 AV-27320 AV-27S33 Illustration of AV-27D303 and RM-C252 iiii_i!_ii_i!i_i_i_!_!_!_]_!_!i_!_!!i!_i_!_!_!i!_i_i!_!_i_!_i_!i!_i_ _i!_ii_!_i_i_i_i_ii!_!_!_!!!_!_!_i_i!_i_i_ii_i_i!_i_i_!_! i Serial Number Model Number LCT1145-001A-A 0302-TN-FAA-J IM
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS [o llj o) /_ I RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: To reduce the risk of elec_c 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.
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. And also follow all warnings and instructions marked on your TV set.
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. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE I_TENNA ]1 ] - LEAD IN DISCHARGE U_IT L _L_._.
13Foradded protection oftheTVsetduring alightning storm orwhen theTVsetistobeleft unattended foranextended period oftime,unplug itfromthewalloutlet anddisconnect the antenna. Thiswillprevent damage toproduct duetolightning storms orpower linesurges. 14ATVsetandcartcombination should bemoved withcare. Quick stops, excessive force, anduneven surfaces maycause theTVsetandcartcombination tooverturn.
Table of Contents UNPACKING YOUR TV ..... TV Models and Remote Controls ........ 7 Onscreen Menus 8 Sound Settings .............. Bass .............. Treble ............... Balance .............. Quick Setup Guide ....... 11 Connections 14 .......... Cable and VCR Connections ....... 14 Connecting to a DVD Player ........ Connecting to an External Amplifier .... Connecting to a Camcorder ........ 17 18 18 Headphone Connection 18 Remote Control .......... .........
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. In addition to this guide, your television box should include: 1 Television 1 Remote Control Two AA Batteries A matching TV stand is also available (optional). Note: Your television and/or remote control may differ from the examples illustrated here.
TV Models and Remotes Guide NOTE: Before you connect your televison to another device, please refer to the proper diagrams for your TV and remote, depending on the model that you have purchased. 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 televison. Rear Panel Diagrams INPUT 1 INPUT 2 0%.
TV Models and Remotes Guide Front Panel Diagrams VIDEO • MENU LfiV_gNO-AUDIO- R --CHANNEL+ --VOLUME+ POWER BNPtrr-3 / MODELS: AV-27D303 and AV-27D203 VBE-O 1 ,_CHANNEL,,_ _VOLUME,,I- POWER .....
TV Models and Remotes Guide Remote Control RM-C255 Remote Control RM-C252 Remote Control RM-C253 MODELS: MODELS: MODEL: AV-27330, AV-27S33 AV-27D203, AV-27D303 Remote Control RM-C205 MODEL: 10 AV-27320 AV-20D303
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. If you have questions, or for more detailed information other sections of this manual.
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 15 to 16. WALL CABLE or ANTENNA OUT Cable/RF connector INPUT 1 INPUT / 2 ....... @ oO%[o. V_DE,O°_ 75O VIDEO/Y Illustration of AV-27D303 1) Connect an RF cable out from the wall outlet in to the RF Input on the back of the TV.
Step Three -The Plug In Menu When you turn your television on for the first time the Plug In Menu will appear. This menu sets some of the basic settings for your television. A complete description of the Plug In Menu can be found starting on page 25. We recommend you complete the Plug In Menu items before you start using your television. But to begin watching your television right away you only need to run the Auto Tuner Setup. This lets your television learn the channels it is able to receive.
Connections Cable and VCR Connections WALL Diagram #1 CABLE ,_o OoATNTEN NA ):: v ::i Illustration of AV-27D303 1) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RF Input of the two-way splitter. 2) Connect an RF cable from the one of the RF Outputs on the splitter, in to the RF Input on the back of the VCR. 3) Connect an RF cable from the other the RF Output on the splitter, in to the RF Input on the back of the TV.
Connections Cable and VCR Connections Diagram #2 - Continued WALL CABLE or ANTENNA OUT B L ustration of AV-27D303 1) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RF Input of the cable box. 2) Connect an RF cable from the RF Output of the cable box, in to the RF Input on the back of the VCR. 3) Connect an RF cable from the RF Output of the VCR, in to the RF Input on the back of the TV.
Connections Cable and VCR Connections - Continued Diagram #3 B WALL CABLE or ANTENNA OUT m m VCR _ustration of AV-27D303 1) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RF Input of the two-way splitter. 2) Connect an RF cable from the one of the RF Outputs on the splitter, in to the cable box RF Input. 3) Connect an RF cable from the Cable Box Output, in to the VCR RF Input.
Connections Connecting to a DVD player DVD Illustration PLAYER of AV-27D303 1) Connect Green cable out from DVD player "Y" Component Output, in to TV "VIDEO/Y" Component Input. 2) Connect Blue cable out from DVD player "PB"Component Output, in to TV "PB"Component Input. 3) Connect Red cable out from DVD Player "PR" Component Output, in to TV "PR"Component Input. 4) Connect White Audio cable out from DVD Left Audio Output, in to TV Left Audio Input 2.
Connections Connecting to an External Amplifier LEFT RIGHT FRONT ENPUT 1 V _NPUr2 Illustration I' __ FRONT SPEAKER SPEAKER _ I _ of AV-27D303 IriJ 1) Connect the white audio cable from the TV's Left Audio Output jack to the Amplifier's Left Audio Input jack. 2) Connect the red audio cable from the TV's Right Audio Output jack to the Amplifier's Right Audio Input jack.
Remote Control Remote Control Basics • 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 11 .) • Press the POWERbutton to turn the television on or off. • Make sure the TV/CATV switch is set to TV. Move the switch to CATV only if you need to operate a cable box. (Except for RM-C205).
Remote Programming Setting the CATV, VCR and DVD Codes Cable Box or Satellite codes The remote control is programmed with CATV and/or Satellite codes for power on, power off, channel up, channel down, and 10 key operation. 1) Find the CATV/Satellite brand from the list of codes shown below. 2) Slide the 2-way selector switch to "CATV". 3) Press and hold down the DISPLAYbutton. 4) With the DISPLAYbutton held down, enter the first code number listed using the 10 key pad. 5) Release the DISPLAYbutton.
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 DISPLAYbutton. 4) With the DISPLAYbutton held down, enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad. 5) Release the DISPLAYbutton.
Remote Programming DVD codes Available with remote control models RM-C255, RM-253 and RM-C252 only. 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) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Find the DVD player brand from the list of codes shown below. Slide the first 2-way selector switch to "TV" and the other 2-way selector switch to "DVD". Press and hold down the DISPLAYbutton.
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: A_!' Up and tons let • Move • Move • Move • Back • Scan Down arrows mean press the CH+ or CH- buttons.
Onscreen Menus The Onscreen Menu System Your television comes with JVC's Onscreen Menu System. The Onscreen Menus let you make adjustments to your television's operation simply and quickly. Examples of the Onscreen Menus are shown below and on the next page. Detailed explanations on using each menu follow later in this guide. Press the MENU button [] .
Plug In Menu Introduction The Plug In Menu comes up automatically when you first turn on the TV after plugging it in. The Plug In Menu helps you to get your TV ready to use by letting you set your preferences for: • The Language in which you want the onscreen menus to appear, • The Auto Tuner Setup of which channels you wish to receive, • Setting the TV's clock to the correct time so your timer functions will work properly. Descriptions of each of the Plug In Menu features appear on this page and the next.
Plug In Menu 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 AV Press MENU TO SET CLOCK • I_ TO operate • I_ To AUTO CLOCK/TIMERS> SET CLOCK MODE TIME ,AUTO, ZONE "PACIFIC" D.S.T.
Plug In Menu 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. AV To SET CLOCK • I_ To operate • I_ To MANUAL CLOCK/TIMERS_ SET CLOCK MODE ,MANUAL, TIME ----: START SELECT BY[]I_ OPERATE BYE} r3 ....
Channel Summary 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.
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.
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. These programs may contain some mild fantasy violence or comedic violence, which children should be able to discern from reality.
V-Chip Setting US V-Chip Ratings AV Press the MENU button To V-CHIP To operate (Lock icon I_1 appears) Press ZERO to access the V-Chip menu INITIAL V--CHIP SETUP> V--CHIP
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.
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 dren's programming, foreign may contain all types of programming programs, or adult material. including chil- G - General Audience.
V-Chip Canadian V-Chip Ratings _3 E - Exempt. Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. _3 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. _3 08+ - Programming Intended for Children 8 and Over.
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.
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.
Picture Settings Tint Tint allows you to adjust the levels of red and green in your TV picture. Press the MENU button AV To TINT I_ To increase the levels of green • To increase the levels of red AV 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.
Picture Settings Color Temperature With COLOR TEMPERATURE, screen. you can decide how strong or dull the colors appear on the TV [] ADJUST P,CTURE Press the MENU button AT To COLOR TEMPERATURE To COLOR TEMPERATURE LOW or HIGH • AV-27D303, AV-27D203 and AV-20D303 STANDARD TINT COLOR PICTURE .......... .......... .......... II .......... II .......... II .......... BRIGHT .......... II .......... DETAIL .......... II .......... COLOR ONEXT • For models only. .
Sound Settings Bass You can increase or decrease the level of low-frequency adjustment. sound in the TV's audio with the Bass Press the MENU button AV To BASS To increase the bass To decrease the bass AV To move to the next setting Treble Use Treble to adjust the level of high-frequency sound in your TV's audio.
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.
General Items Closed Caption Many broadcasts now include an onscreen display of dialog called Closed Captions. Some broadcasts may also include displays of additional information in text form. Your television can access and display this information using the Closed Caption feature. To activate the Closed Caption feature, follow the steps below.
General Items Auto Shut Off This function automatically is on. shuts off your TV when there is no signal from the channel the TV Press the MENU button AV TO AUTO SHUT OFF • I_ To turn ON or OFF EXIT when finished • If the channel that you have on does not recieve a signal for more than one minute, the blinking text "NOT RECIEVlNG A SIGNAL' appears on the screen. If no signal is being recieved within 10 minutes, the TV shuts itself off.
Button Functions Menu The MENU button allows you to access JVC's onscreen the onscreen menu system. menu system. Press MENUto activate • 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, inputs and XDS ID.
Button Functions Video Status The VIDEOSTATUSbutton 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. Dynamic - Heightens contrast. Theater Sports - Gives a rich, film-like look to video. (AV-27D303, AV-27D203 and AV-20D303 only) - When you watch a sports program.
Button Functions BBE (RM-C252 only) BBE high definition audio adds natural, clear and extraordinary Turn BBE On or Off using the BBE button. BBE ON sound quality to any program. OFF 100+ Button Use the 100+ button to directly access channels above Channel 99. For example to move to channel 124, presslO0+, 2 (two), 4 (four). Return+ The RETURN+ button has two functions: Return - Returns to the channel viewed just before the channel currently onscreen.
Button Functions TheaterPro D6500K (RM-C253 and RM-C252 only) The TheaterPro D6500K Color Temperature Technology function makes sure that the video you watch is set to the standard color temperature, so that what you see is as true to what the film to video editors intended it to be. 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.
Troubleshooting There is no power There is no picture or sound • See if the power cord became unplugged. • Check for a blown fuse or circuit breaker or a power • The antenna could be disconnected. • The input mode could be set improperly. outage. See page 45. • The tuner (Auto Tuner Setup) could be set improperly. See page 25. • The TV station may be having difficulties. Check to see if other stations are working.
JVC Warranty 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.) Parts 1 YEAR I Lab°r 1 YEAR I THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
JVC Warranty 7) Accessories; 8) Batteries (except that Rechargeable purchase.) Batteries are covered for 90 days from date of 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.
Authorized Service Centers JVl HOWTO LOCATE TOLL YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER 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.JVO.com Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
Search Codes NOTE: Except for AV-27320. Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function: 1) 2) 3) 4) Slide the first 2-Way Mode Selector switch to CATV. Press the TV POWERand 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.
Specifications Reception Format NTSC, BTSC Reception System (Multi-Channel Sound) VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69 Range Sub Mid, Mid, Super, Hyper and Ultra bands (181 channel frequency synthesizer system) Power Source AC 120V, 60Hz Power 75W 105W Consumption Screen Size 20 inch / 51 cm measured 27 inch / 68 cm diagonally measured full square Audio diagonally full square Output 1.2W Speakers + 1.
