For Models: AV-32D500 AV-32D200 AV-27D500 AV-27D200 Color Television User’s Guide Illustration of AV-27D500 and RM-C343 IMPORTANT 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 as you read through this guide, that there are illustrations of select models for your reference.
C O N N E C T I O N S 5 CONNECTIONS CHECKLIST — READ ME FIRST! The Connections Checklist 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 three basic types of antenna or cable hookups. For VCR hookup only, see the Quick Setup Guide. 1) If you have an antenna, or a cable TV system that does not require you to use a cable box to tune the channels, use Diagram #1. 2) If you have a cable system that requires you to use a cable box to access all channels, use Diagram #2.
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 EX CAPABLE COMPONENTS AV Compu Link EX 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 EX signal to the television telling it to turn on and switch to the correct video input. NOTE: The AV Compu Link EX cable may 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 CONTROLS RM-C343 RM-C342 AV-32D500 • AV-27D500 AV-32D200 • AV-27D200 CHANGING THE BATTERIES Be sure to use only size AA batteries. 1 Push down on the remote's back cover and slide towards the bottom to remove it. 2 Insert the two supplied AA batteries, carefully noting the “+” and “–” markings on the batteries and remote control. 3 To avoid a short circuit, insert “–” end first. Slide the cover back into place (until it clicks into position).
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 and search code function, use the remote control for that accessory to operate it. CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE SETUP The remote is programmed with the CATV and Satellite codes for power on and off, 10 key, and channel up and down.
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 13 VCR SETUP The remote is pre-programmed with the VCR codes for power on and power off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, and channel up and down. 1) Determine the cor rect code from the “VCR Codes” chart (below). 2) Slide the 2-Way Mode Selector Switch to TV. 3) Press and hold down the DISPLAY button. 4) Enter the 3-digit code with the 10 key pad while continuing to hold down the DISPLAY button. 5) Release the DISPLAY button. 6) Confirm the operation of the VCR.
T H E O N S C R E E N M E N U S THE SYMBOLS USED IN THIS GUIDE Whenever you see up and down arrows is this book, press the MENU UP or MENU DOWN button 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, or • Channel Up or Down Whenever you see left and right arrows, press the MENU LEFT or MENU RIGHT button to: • Select the highlighted item, or • Select the options in a submenu, or • Volume
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 NOTE: You must have the clock set to operate the On/Off Timer. I N M E N U SET CLOCK FINISH The Clock is the heart of all timer functions. The clock must be set before the timer functions work. Once you have set up the items in the Plug In Menu you must select Finish.
I N I T I A L CHANNEL SUMMARY 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. Press the MENU Button To CHANNEL SUMMARY To operate Note: Noise Muting will not work while you are in the Channel Summary menu. SCAN You can manually set channels to scan that were too weak to be picked up during Auto Tuner Setup.
I N I T I A L S E T U P V-CHIP Your TV is equipped with V-Chip Technology which enables TV Parental Guideline and Movie (MPAA) Guideline controls. V-Chip technology allows you to program your TV to receive, or not receive, programs based on content according to the guidelines. When a viewer attempts to watch a blocked channel this message appears: THIS PROGRAMMING EXCEEDS YOUR RATING LIMITS. PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY 10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT. NO.
I N I T I A L Directions to Block Viewing: Line up the cursor in the column (TV PG, TV G, etc.) with the content row (V/FV, S, etc.) and press the or to move the cursor to the correct location, and press or to turn the locking feature on or off. An item is locked if the icon appears instead of a “—”. An example. To block viewers under 14 from all shows: Move the cursor to the top row of that column and add a lock icon. Once you've put a lock on the top row, everything in that column is automatically locked.
I N I T I A L S E T U P ❒ R Restricted. These films contain material that is explicit in nature and is not recommended for unsupervised children under the age of 17. ❒ NC-17 No One Under 17. These movies are considered what most parents would feel is too adult for their children to view and can consist of strong language, nudity, violence, and suggestive and explicit subject matters. ❒ X No One under 18. Innappropriate for anyone under 18.
I N I T I A L Accessing V-Chip Information: To access Rating information about a certain program, press the V-CHIP button while viewing that program, this appears: 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 locked.
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 NOISE MUTING Adjust the levels of red and green. Inserts a blue screen and eliminates noise from channels that are not broadcasting or are too weak. Press the MENU Button To TINT To accentuate green To accentuate red To move to the next 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. Press the MENU Button 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. Press the MENU Button To TREBLE To emphasize treble To reduce 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 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. Note: A Timer Preview window (D-500 series only) will appear in the PIP, lower right corner of your screen, 7 seconds before the Timer changes the current channel to the timed program channel.
I N I T I A L S E T U P TV SPEAKER COMPONENT-IN 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. Get the best quality video from your DVD player by using this setting and the DVD inputs at the rear of the television. Set the Video-2 input either to the component input (for DVD) "YES", or to the composite video input (for a regular VCR player) "NO".
B U T T O N F U N C T I O N S MENU VIDEO STATUS The MENU button allows you to access the onscreen menu system. Another complete discussion of these buttons and the menu system is located on page 14. The VIDEO STATUS button lets you select the “Choice” settings of the Set Video Status menu, or reset to factory settings. Once you press the menu button, the CHANNEL –/+ ( ) and VOLUME –/+ ( ) buttons work to operate the menu system. • Press ( ) to move up and down in the menu system.
B U T T O N F U N C T I O N S BBE MUTING BBE high definition audio adds natural, clear and extraordinary sound to any program. The MUTING button turns the sound off completely when you press it. Press it again to restore the volume to the previous level. BBE BBE ON OFF RETURN+ HYPER SURROUND There are two kinds of Return… Create a deep, 3-dimensional sound effect by channeling the sound through the TV’s front firing speakers.
B U T T O N NOTES: Picture in Picture is available on the following models only: F U N C T I O N S ON/MOVE (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/MOVE • AV-32D500 • AV-27D500 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.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G CHECK 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 29 • 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 27. • 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 COMPANYOF AMERICAwarrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLYTO THE ORIGINALPURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIPfrom the date of original retail purchase for the period shown below (the “Warranty Period”) (PICTURE TUBE is covered for Two (2) years.
AUTHORIZED SERVICE QUALITY CENTERS 31 SERVICE HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722 http://www.jvcservice.com Dear Customer; In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States, call 1-800-537-5722 for your authorized servicer.
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S MODEL AV-32D500 AV-32D200 Type NTSC system, BTSC system (Multichannel Sound) VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69 Sub Mid, Mid, Super, Hyper and Ultra bands (181 channel frequency synthesizer system) Reception Range AC 120V, 60Hz Power Source Screen Size AV-27D200 Color Television Reception Format Power Consumption AV-27D500 133W / 1.9A 128W / 1.8A 118W / 1.7A 123W / 1.
