Color Television Users Guide For Models: AV-27530 AV-27WR25 Illustration of AV-27530 and RM-C203 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. 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 ELECTRICAL 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.
CAUTION ON REPLACABLE LITHIUM BATTERY The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100ºC or incinerate. Replace battery with CR2032 Panasonic (Matsushita Electric) or Maxell is recommended. Danger of explosion or risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced. • Dispose of used battery promptly. • Keep away from children. • Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
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.
PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC) 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.
Table of Contents Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Button Functions . . . . . . . 32 Unpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 TV Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 TV Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 The Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting Your Devices . . . . . . . 11 Auto Tuner Setup . . . . . . . . . . 15 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . Number Buttons . . . . . . . . Channel +/– . . . . . . . . . . Volume +/– . . . . . . . .
Quick Setup Unpacking Your TV 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 VIDEO STATUS POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 CR2032 CR2032 + 9 100 RETURN 0 DISPLAY GAME SLEEP INPUT C.C.
Quick Setup TV Models NOTE: 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.
Quick Setup TV Remote Controls VIDEO STATUS POWER VIDEO STATUS POWER 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 100 RETURN 9 100 RETURN 0 0 DISPLAY GAME SLEEP INPUT DISPLAY GAME SLEEP INPUT C.C. MUTING C.C.
Quick Setup Getting Started 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. If you have questions, or for more detailed information on any of these steps, please consult other sections of this manual.
Quick Setup Connections Basic Operation POWER Turn the television on and off by pressing the POWER button at the top right corner of the remote. Step 2 – Connecting Your Devices Please follow the flow chart below to determine which connection setup is right for you. Then, refer to the appropriate diagrams to connect your television to other devices that you may have. After you are finished connecting your devices, plug the power cord into the nearest power outlet and turn on the TV.
Quick Setup Connections Diagram #1 Cable or Antenna Output Illustration of AV-27530 TV Rear Panel INPUT 1 Coaxial Cable INPUT 2 COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO OR OVER VIDEO 75W (VHF/UHF) VIDEO/Y AUDIO OUT AUDIO L/MONO L/MONO PB R R PR L OUT IN R Cable Box Note: • If you do not have a cable box, connect the cable wire from the wall outlet into the back of the TV.
Quick Setup Connections Notes: • Green, blue and red are the most common colors for DVD cables. Some models may vary colors. Please consult the user’s manual for your DVD player for more information. • Be careful not to confuse the red DVD cable with the red audio cable. It is best to complete one set of connections (DVD or audio output) before starting the other to avoid accidentally switching the cables. • Progressive DVD players (players with an output scan of 31.
Quick Setup Connections Connecting to a Camcorder You may connect a camcorder, game console or other equipment to your television by using the front input jacks. You can also connect these using the television’s rear input jacks, using the same instructions. INPUT - 3 POWER VIDEO L/MONO - AUDIO - R MENU – CHANNEL + – VOLUME + ON TIMER OPERATE Camcorder Illustration of AV-27530 1) Connect a yellow composite cable from the camcorder VIDEO OUT, into the VIDEO IN on the front of the TV.
Quick Setup Auto Tuner Setup Step 3 – 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.
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: π† Up and 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. Detailed explanations on using each menu follow later in this guide. Press the MENU button INITIAL SETUP INITIAL SETUP PREVIOUS AUTO TUNER SETUP CHANNEL SUMMARY V–CHIP SET LOCK CODE NEXT PAGE SELECT BY OPERATE BY PREVIOUS ENG. FRAN. ESP.
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. Press the MENU button π† To AUTO TUNER SETUP √® √® To operate † To move to START √® To start Auto Tuner Setup INITIAL SETUP> AUTO TUNER SETUP TUNER MODE CABLE To choose CABLE or AIR START SELECT BY OPERATE BY EXIT BY EXIT Programming will take approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
Initial Setup Channel Guard Message When a viewer attempts to watch a guarded channel, the following message appears: To watch a channel that you have locked, enter the Lock Code using the 10 key pad. If the wrong code is entered, the message “INVALID LOCK CODE!” will flash on the screen. The channel cannot be accessed until the correct code is entered. THIS CHANNEL IS LOCKED BY CHANNEL GUARD. PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY 10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT. NO.
Initial Setup 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.
Initial Setup 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.
Initial Setup Setting US V-Chip Ratings Press the MENU button π† √® To V-CHIP To operate (lock icon appears) Press ZERO to access the V-Chip menu √® π† √® To turn V-Chip ON or OFF To move to SET US TV RATINGS To operate INITIAL SETUP> V–CHIP V–CHIP OFF SET US TV RATINGS SET MOVIE RATINGS SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE UNRATED VIEW FINISH SELECT BY OPERATE BY EXIT BY EXIT Directions to set US V-Chip Ratings Line up the cursor in the column (TV PG, TV G, etc.
Initial Setup Movies 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.
Initial Setup 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.
Initial Setup 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.
Initial Setup Language You can choose to view your onscreen menus in three languages: English, French (Français) or Spanish (Español). Press the MENU button π† √® To LANGUAGE To choose a language: ENG. (English), FRAN. (French) or ESP. (Spanish) Press the EXIT button when finished INITIAL SETUP PREVIOUS LANGUAGE ENG. FRAN. ESP.
Initial Setup Front Panel Lock This allows you to lock the keys on the front of the TV, so that a child may not accidentally change your viewing preferences. Press the MENU button π† √® To FRONT PANEL LOCK To turn ON or OFF Press the EXIT button when finished You can turn off this feature in the following ways: • Unplug the power cord, and plug it back in. Do this if your batteries die, or you lose your remote control. • Use the remote control.
Picture Adjust Picture Settings These settings allow you to change and adjust the way the picture appears on your television. TINT Tint allows you to adjust the levels of red and green in your TV picture. COLOR The color function lets you make all the colors in the TV picture appear either more vivid or subtle. PICTURE Picture allows you to adjust the levels of black and white on the TV screen, giving you a darker or brighter picture overall.
Sound Adjust Sound Settings These settings allow you to change and adjust the sound on your television. BASS – You can increase or decrease the level of low-frequency sound in the TV’s audio with the bass adjustment. TREBLE – Use treble to adjust the level of high-frequency sound in your TV’s audio. BALANCE – Adjust the level of sound between the TV’s left and right speakers with the balance setting.
Clock/Timers Set Clock 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. If you do not have this in your area, you will have to set the clock manually. See manual clock set below.
Clock/Timers 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.
Button Functions Power Turns the TV on or off. Press the POWER button Number Buttons - 10Key Pad Use the number buttons on the remote control to move directly to a specific channel. For example, to move to channel 7: 0 (Zero) 7 (Seven) Channel +/– Use these buttons to move up or down all the available channels your TV is able to recieve. Volume +/– Use these buttons to raise or lower the TV’s volume level. 100+ Button Use the 100+ button to directly access channels above channel 99.
Button Functions Return + The RETURN+ button has two functions: Return - Returns to the channel viewed just before the channel currently onscreen. Return+ - Lets you program a specific channel to return to while scanning through the channels using the CH+ and CH– buttons. RETURN+ and hold for three seconds RETURN CHANNEL PROGRAMMED! The channel currently active has been programmed as your return+ channel. Now scan through the channels using the CHANNEL+/– buttons.
Button Functions Display The display screen shows the current status of timers and inputs.
Button Functions Game Sets automatically the proper conditions for playing video game (previously connected in the front input). Press the GAME button ON VIDEO-3 GAME GAME MODE INPUT VIDEO STATUS Input Selects the signal input source for the television: TV (for Antenna or Cable) or Video-1, 2, or V2-Component or Video-3 for video devices like VCR’s, DVD players, or camcorders.
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 35. • The tuner (Auto Tuner Setup) could be set improperly. See page 18. • The TV station may be having difficulties. Check to see if other stations are working.
Warranty For Canadian model televisions, see the separate sheet 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.
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.
Authorized Service Centers QUALITY HOW TO LOCATE YOUR SERVICE 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.
Specifications AV-27530 AV-27WR25 MODEL 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 AC 120V, 60Hz Power Consumption 105W Screen Size 27 inch / 68 cm measured diagonally full square Audio Output 1.2W + 1.
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