Color Television Users Guide For Models: AV-30W777 AV-30W767 POWER TV CATV VCR DVD INPUT SLEEP TIMER DISPLAY THEATER PRO 1 2 4 5 7 8 TUNE 0 VIDEO STATUS ASPECT SUB CH C.C.
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.
• As an “ENERGY STAR®” partner, JVC has determined that this product or product model meets the “ENERGY STAR®” guidelines for energy efficiency. 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.
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 Clock Timers . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Unpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 TV Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 TV Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 The Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . 11 Connecting Your Devices . . . . . . . 12 Interactive Plug In Menu . . . . . . . . 20 Programming your remote . . . . . . . 23 Set Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 On/Off Timer . . . . . . .
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.
Quick Setup TV Models 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 Side panel diagram INPUT 4 S-VIDEO MENU + OVER OPERATE CHANNEL VIDEO – L/MONO + VOLUME AUDIO – R Front panel diagram POWER SERVICE ONLY POWER / ON TIMER Illustration of AV-30W777 Notes: • The terminal labeled "SERVICE ONLY", is exclusively used to update the software version. • BBE is only for AV-30W777. 9 LCT2034-001A-A English.
Quick Setup Remote Control POWER TV CATV VCR DVD INPUT SLEEP TIMER DISPLAY THEATER PRO VIDEO STATUS ASPECT C.C. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TUNE SUB CH 0 FAVORITE ML/MTS SOUND MUTING 9 RETURN+ /TV GUIDE OK CH + VOL + VOL – CH – BACK MENU VCR CHANNEL PREV NEXT VCR/DVD POWER TV/VCR REW PLAY FF REC STOP PAUSE OPEN/CLOSE STILL/PAUSE RM-C1272G TV RM-C1272G • For information on remote control buttons, see pages 53 - 62. • SUB CH and GUIDE buttons are for digital channels.
Quick Setup 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. Step 1 – The Remote Control Before you can operate your remote control, you first need to install the batteries (included). Lift and pull the latch on the back of the remote control to open.
Quick Setup Step 2 – Connecting Your Devices To make these connections, you will use plugs like the ones illustrated below. Component Cables Composite Cables Audio Cables Coaxial Cables Used to connect an external antenna or cable TV system to your TV. Used to connect audio/video devices like VCRs, DVD players, stereo amplifiers, game consoles, etc. S-Video Cable Used to make video connections with S-Video VCRs, Camcorders and DVD players. Notes: • These connections are examples.
Quick Setup VCR Connection 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. • You may also connect the DVD player to Input 1.
Quick Setup Diagram #2 VCR R Cable or Antenna Output Cable Cable In Out L V IN OUT IN Two-Way Splitter OR OUT OUT TV Rear Panel INPUT-3 INPUT-2 INPUT-1 Coaxial Cable COMPONENT VIDEO 75Ω (VHF/UHF) VIDEO-2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OVER OVER VIDEO VIDEO L L L AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R R R VIDEO-1 Y VIDEO Pb Pr DVD Player (Optional) AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT PR PB Y en ue re G ed Bl R 14 LCT2034-001A-A English.
Quick Setup Connecting to a Camcorder You may connect a camcorder, game console or other equipment to your television by using the side input jacks (Input 4) located on the side of the television. You can also connect these using the television’s rear input jacks, using the same instructions.
Quick Setup Connecting to an External Amplifier TV Rear Panel AUDIO OUT Speaker Speaker Amplifier L R 1) Connect a white composite cable from the LEFT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV to the LEFT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier. 2) Connect a red composite cable from the RIGHT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV to the RIGHT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier. Notes: • Refer to your amplifier’s manual for more information. • You can use AUDIO OUTPUT for your home theater system.
Quick Setup Connecting to a Digital TV Receiver By connecting a Digital TV Receiver, high definition pictures can be displayed on your TV in their digital form. TV Rear Panel DTV device Audio Out L R 1 INPUT-3 INPUT-2 INPUT-1 Digital Out DIGITAL-IN 2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OVER OVER VIDEO VIDEO L L VIDEO L AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R R R HDMI to DVI Cable After the connections have been made, tighten the screw to secure the cables.
Quick Setup Connecting to an HDMI Compatible Device By connecting an HDMI compatible device, high definition pictures can be displayed on your TV in their digital form. Some HDMI devices can include DVD players, D-VHS or any HDMI compatible devices. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry supported, uncompressed, all digital audio/video interface.
Quick Setup Connecting to an AV Receiver using your television's V1 Smart Input By connecting your AV Receiver to your television's V1 Smart Input, you can watch picture sources from many different devices, without having to change or use the other input connections on your TV. This allows you to free up the other input connections so you can connect more devices to your television.
Quick Setup Step 3 – The Interactive Plug In Menu When you turn your television on for the first time the interactive plug-in menu will appear. 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. • Setting the TV’s clock to the correct time so your timer functions will work properly. You can choose “Auto” or “Manual” for setting the clock. • The auto tuner setup of which channels you wish to receive.
Quick Setup 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 analog broadcasting stations. If you do not have this in your area, you will have to set the clock manually. See manual clock set below. To set the clock using the XDS signal: √® Set Clock Mode Time Time Zone D.S.T.
Quick Setup Auto Tuner Setup 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.
Quick Setup Programming your remote control 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. Cable Box or Satellite Codes The remote control is programmed with cable box and satellite codes for power on/off, channel up/down, and 10 key operation.
Quick Setup VCR Codes The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on/off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, pause, record, channel up/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, then enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad. 4) Release the DISPLAY button, and confirm the operation of the VCR.
Quick Setup DVD Codes The remote control is programmed with DVD codes for power on/off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, previous/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, then enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad.
Quick Setup Search Codes Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function 1) 2) 3) 4) Slide the first 2-Way Mode Selector switch to CATV. Press the POWER and RETURN+/TV buttons. Hold for at least three seconds and release. Press the POWER button on the remote, and see if the cable or satellite box responds. If there was a response, press RETURN+/TV. The codes are now set. If there was no response, repeat Step 3.
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. All menus are navigated from the Main Menu at first. Detailed explanations on using each menu follow later in this guide. For information about the interactive plug-in Menu, see pages 20 - 22. 1. To open the onscreen menu system, press the MENU button on the remote control.
Onscreen Menus From the Main Menu...
Initial Setup Noise Muting This feature inserts a blank black screen over channels which are not broadcasting or are too weak to be received clearly.
Initial Setup V-Chip Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables you to block channels or content that you feel to be inappropriate for children, based on US and Canada rating guidelines. V-Chip has no effect on video signals from a DVD discs, VCR tapes or Camcorder connection. Note: Some programs, and movies are broadcast without a ratings signal. Even if you set up V-CHIP ratings limits, these programs will not be blocked. See page 36 for information on how to block unrated programs.
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† √® π† √® To "Initial Setup" To enter To "V-Chip" To operate (Password input screen will appear) Enter the password by using the 10 button keypad Initial Setup > V-Chip Off V-Chip Set US TV Ratings Set Movie Ratings Set Canadian Ratings English Set Canadian Ratings French Unrated View BACK Select Operate MENU Back Exit The V-Chip main screen will appear √® π† √® To turn V-Chip "On" or "Off" To move to "Set US TV Ratings" To ope
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 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 Set Lock Code Channel guard and V-Chip settings are protected by a four-digit lock code. Your TV comes preset 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 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.
Initial Setup Manual Setting √® To select "Manual" for Appearance Mode π† To "Font Size", "Font Style", "Text/Edge Opacity", "Background Opacity", "Text Color", "Edge Color" or "Backgrond Color". √® To select the setting you like Font Size: Auto, Standard, Large or Small Font Style: Auto, SerifMono, Serif, SanSerifMono, SanSerif, Casual, Cursive or SmallCapital Text/Edge Opacity, Background Opacity: Auto, Transparent, Translucent, Solid, Flashing.
Initial Setup Auto Shut Off This function automatically shuts off your TV when there is no signal from the channel the TV is on.
Tuner Setup Auto Tuner Setup The auto tuner setup function is described on page 22 as the interactive plug-in menu. If you need to run the auto tuner setup again, follow the steps below.
Tuner Setup How to set the channel station. Press the MENU button π† √® π† √® π† To To To To To – "Tuner Setup" enter "Channel Summary" operate "Station" Press the OK button to enter √® π† + Tuner Setup > Channel Summary > Station Channel 10 A B Set Reset BACK Select C Operate MENU Back Exit To select the character you want To move to the next space ...
Tuner Setup Find Channel Add a channel that does not exist in the channel map. Press the MENU button π† √® π† √® To To To To "Tuner Setup" enter "Find Channel" enter – + Tuner Setup Auto Tuner Setup Channel Summary Find Channel Channel Num. To "Add" Press the OK button to finish 123_ Add Add a channel using 0 to 9 † Find Channel Digital Antenna Level 0 Select 9 ... OK Cancel BACK Operate MENU Back Exit Digital Antenna Level Confirms the present antenna level.
External Input Digital-In Size The DIGITAL-IN option can only be displayed in the External Input menu when an HDMI480p picture signal is being input to the DIGITAL-IN terminal. This option adjusts the position when an HDMI or DVI 480p picture signal is being displayed on the screen. There are two types of HDMI480p picture signals: 640x480 and 720x480. If the displayed picture is slightly shifted, the position can be adjusted by selecting either Auto, Size1 or Size2.
External Input Video Input Label This function is used to label video input connections for the onscreen displays.
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.
Picture Adjust Noise Reduction With Noise Reduction, this helps take our static or noise from a channel that may not be coming in clearly.
Picture Adjust Position Adjustment Position adjustment allows you to adjust the position of the picture on the screen vertically when the aspect is set to panorama, cinema, or full. Press the MENU button π† √® π† √® π † To "Picture Adjust" To enter To Position Adjustment To enter To adjust the position Press the MENU button to finish OK Operate BACK Reset MENU Back Exit Notes: • To reset the adjustment to the center, press the OK button.
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.
Sound Adjust Turn On Volume Turn On Volume allows you to set the volume level when you turn the TV on. Press the MENU button To To To To π† √® π† √® Current Sound Adjust "Sound Adjust" enter "Turn On Volume" set the volume level 0 1 2 3 Bass 0 Treble Balance 0 0 Optical Out Turn On Volume PCM Current 20 Volume Limit 48 49 50 Reset BACK Select Operate MENU Back Exit Press the MENU button to finish Volume Limit Volume Limit allows you to set the maximum volume level.
Clock/Timers Set Clock The set clock function is described on page 21 as the interactive plug-in menu. You can choose to set the clock automatically, or manually. If you need to set the clock again, follow the steps 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 12: 0 (ZERO) 1 (ONE) 2 (TWO) Tune Lets you decide the input channel and select it. After you press the number buttons on the remote, press the TUNE button.
Button Functions Return +/TV The Return+/TV 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+/TV and hold for three seconds Return Channel (123-456) Programmed ! The channel currently active has been programmed as your return+ channel. Now scan through the channels using the CHANNEL+/- buttons.
Button Functions Video Status The Video Status button gives you a choice of four TV picture display settings, including a display of your own preferences. Standard - Resets the picture display to the factory settings. Dynamic - Gives a vivid picture with better contrast when viewing in a brightly lit room. Theater - Gives a rich, film-like look to video when viewing in a dimly lit room. Game - Used for when you are playing video games connected to your TV.
Button Functions Display The display screen shows the current information as follows. Press the DISPLAY button Detailed mode Clock Mode Simple Mode Off • Detailed Mode - Shows the channel, channel name, signal, rating information, current time, digital antenna level and scramble information, as well as the current time below. HD1080i CC ((o)) ((S)) Dolby Digital TV PG D L S V NR • Clock Mode - Shows the current time.
Button Functions Aspect This feature will help you adjust the picture you are watching to give you the best possible picture quality. Aspect Ratios PANORAMA - With this ratio a normal 4:3 aspect picture 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 to fill the 16:9 screen. FULL - This is the ratio to use when watching 16:9 High-Definition broadcasts.
Button Functions Aspect Ratios (Continued) Press the ASPECT button • By pressing the ASPECT button, you can change the size. When you change the aspect ratios, it is different from their broadcast or recorded program. Receiving 4:3 signal Receiving 16:9 signal Aspect Aspect Panorama Cinema Panorama Zoom Cinema Zoom Full Regular Full Slim Notes: • You can also choose the size by pressing the π† buttons. • When you change the aspect ratio or signal, reset the picture position to center.
Button Functions Favorite The Favorite button allows you to select your favorite channels easily. First, you must register the channels that you like. See how to register below. π† Press the FAVORITE button The favorite channel list will appear. To select the channel you want to watch Press the OK button It will change to the channel you have selected.
Button Functions ML/MTS ML/MTS technology allows several audio signals to be broadcast in analog 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). When you are receiving a digital broadcast, it is possible to choose a language that you wish to receive.
Button Functions Sub Channel The main channel sometimes has minor channels (Sub Channels). By using the SUB button, you can select a sub channel easily. For example, to move to sub channel 123-45: Press 1, 2 and 3 in order Press the SUB CH button Press 4 and 5 in order Press the TUNE button Note: • If there are more than 2 major channels, select the digital channel by using the π† buttons and then press the OK button. Guide You can view the program information from the GUIDE.
Button Functions TV/CATV Slide Switch Use either the television’s own tuner or a cable box to select channels. Set this switch to TV to operate the television’s built-in tuner. Move the switch to CATV to operate a cable box. Note: • See page 23 for information on programming your remote for cable box operation. VCR/DVD Slide Switch You can control a VCR or DVD player with the buttons on the lower part of the remote control. Move the slide switch to VCR or DVD to operate.
Troubleshooting 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 input mode could be set improperly. See page 53. • The tuner (Auto Tuner Setup) could be set improperly. See page 41. • The TV station may be having difficulties. Check to see if other stations are working. • Use the HDMI cable with HDMI logo . See page 18.
OSD Information Weak Signal This OSD warning appears when the digital channel that you have selected is too weak to receive or no signal is being detected for that channel. No Program or Weak Signal Audio / Data Only Channel This OSD appears when the selected channel is not broadcasting any picture or sound, or is only broadcasting data information. Audio / Data Only Channel 64 LCT2034-001A-A English.
Specifications MODEL Reception Format AV-30W777 AV-30W767 NTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound) ATSC Terrestrial, Digital Cable VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69 at ATSC, CATV 135 Sub, Mid, Super, Hyper and Ultra bands at Digital Cable Reception Range 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 channel numbers) is not recommended for your TV set.
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