For models: AV-36150 AV-36120 AV-35155 AV-32150 AV-32120 AV-32115 AV-27150 COLOR TELEVISION USER'S GUIDE Illustration of AV-27150 and RM-C382 IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER In the spaces below, enter the model and serial number for 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 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 though this guide there are illustrations of select models for your reference.
Connections 5 CONNECTIONS CHECKLIST - READ ME FIRST The Connections Checklist section of this guide is a list of ideas to keep in mind while you setup your new TV. It is designed to help us not-so-technically-minded individuals make our connections properly. If you read this section and still can’t identify the plugs, connectors and components you have, please ask someone for help in making your connections. 1) Always refer to the connection instructions in the user’s guide for your components first.
Connections Cable and VCR Connections There are three basic types of antenna or cable connections: • If you have an antenna or have a cable system that does not require the use of 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 all the channels, please refer to Diagram #2.
Connections Audio/Video Connections — Continued 2 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 3 Illustration of AV-32150 Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RF Input of the cable box. Connect an RF cable from the cable box RF Output, in to the RF Input on the back of the VCR. Connect an RF cable from the RF Output on the VCR, in to the RF Input on the back of the TV. Connect the yellow video cable out from the VCR’s Video Output, in to the TV’s Video Input jack.
Connections Connecting to a Camcorder Illustration of AV-32150 1) Connect the white audio cable from the Camcorder’s Left Audio Output jack to the TV’s Left Audio Input jack. 2) If you have a stereo Camcorder, connect the red audio cable from the Camcorder’s Right Audio Output jack to the TV’s Right Audio Input jack. 3) Connect a yellow video cable from the Camcorder’s Video Output to the TV’s Video Input jack.
Connections 9 Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link Capable Components (All models except AV-32115) JVC’s AV Compu Link feature makes playing video tapes totally automatic. Simply insert a pre-recorded tape* into your JVC-brand VCR and the VCR will automatically turn on and begin playback. At the same time, using the AV Compu Link, the VCR sends a signal to the television telling it to turn on and switch to the proper video input to watch a video tape.
Getting Started REMOTE CONTROLS RM-C382 RM-C381 RM-C205 AV-36150 • AV-35115 AV-32150 • AV-27150 AV-36120 • AV-32120 AV-32115 Changing the Batteries Be sure to use only size AA batteries. 1 Raise the latch on the remote’s back cover or push down on the back cover and slide towards the bottom to remove it. 2 Insert two AA batteries (supplied), carefully noting the "+" and "-" markings on the batteries and on the remote control. To avoid a potential short circuit, insert the "-" end first.
Getting Started 11 POWER • Press the POWER button on the remote control or the front panel of the TV. The ON TIMER lamp will glow red. • Make sure the TV/CATV switch on the remote is set to TV (RM-C381 and RM-C382 only). Move the switch to CATV only if you plan to operate a cable box. On the CATV setting the remote will only operate the cable box functions. • To turn the power off, press the Power button again. The ON TIMER lamp will go out.
Remote Programming Setting the CATV & VCR Codes You can program your remote to operate your cable box or satellite receiver 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.
Remote Programming 13 VCR setup The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on, power off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, channel up, and channel down operation. 1) Find the VCR brand from the list of codes shown below. 2) Slide the 2-way selector switch to “TV”. 3) Press and hold down the DISPLAY button. 4) With the DISPLAY button held down, enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad. 5) Release the DISPLAY button. 6) Confirm the operation of the VCR.
Using the Menu 2 Using this Guide PICTURE ADJUST PREVIOUS Certain symbols are used throughout this guide to help you learn about the features of your new television.
Plug In Menu 15 Introduction 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 helps you to get your TV ready to use by letting you set your preferences for: 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.
Plug In Menu Set Clock Set Clock - Manual 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: To set your clock manually (without using the XDS signal), choose MANUAL from the Set Clock menu and follow the steps below. MODE Enter the channel number of your local PBS station.
Menu Functions Channel Summary Channel Summary - Lock 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. Press the MENU button To CHANNEL SUMMARY To operate The Channel Summary screen (below) will now be displayed with the channels set to scan marked with an "ü". You can delete channels from the scan by removing the "ü".
V-Chip V-Chip U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS 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 to receive, programs based on content according to the guidelines. Programs which exceed the ratings limits you set will be blocked. Programs with the following Ratings are appropriate for Children.
V-Chip 19 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. Press or to turn the locking feature on or off. An item is locked if the icon appears instead of a “—”. For example. To block viewing of all TV 14 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.
V-Chip ❒ 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 contain content which most parents would feel is too adult for their children to view. Content can consist of strong language, nudity, violence, and suggestive or explicit subject matter. ❒ X No One under 18. Inappropriate material for anyone under 18.
V-Chip 21 Accessing V-Chip Information: 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.
Picture Settings Tint Noise Muting Tint allows you to adjust the levels of red and green in your TV picture. This feature inserts a blank blue screen over channels which are not broadcasting or are too weak to be received clearly.
Sound Settings 23 Bass MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) You can increase or decrease the level of low-frequency sound in the TV’s audio with the Bass adjustment. 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).
General Items On/Off Timer Timer Note for PIP Models: 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. If the television is on when a timed event is about to start a Timer Preview window will appear. The Timer Preview window will appear in the lower right corner of the screen seven seconds before the timer is programmed to begin.
General Items 25 TV Speaker Closed Caption If your TV is connected to a stereo system, you can turn off the TV speakers and listen to the audio through your stereo. Use this function to display the Closed Captioning text onscreen (when included in a broadcast).
Button Functions Menu Video Status The MENU button allows you to access JVC’s onscreen menu system. Press MENU to activate the onscreen menu system. The VIDEO STATUS button gives you a choice of three TV picture display settings, including a display of your own preferences. • See individual topics (like “Sound Settings) for specific information on using menus. Standard - Resets the picture display to the factory settings.
Button Functions 27 Hyper Surround Return+ Creates a deep, three-dimensional sound effect by channeling the audio through the TV's front-firing speakers. Press the HYPER SURROUND button to turn the effect on or off. The RETURN+ button has two functions: HYPER SURROUND ON OFF • Hyper Surround is available on all models except AV-32115. Return - Returns to the channel viewed just before the channel currently onscreen.
Button Functions - PIP PIP (Picture-In-Picture) FREEZE PIP displays two separate pictures on screen. Your television has 2-Tuner PIP, meaning you can view pictures from two different channels simultaneously. A special set of PIP control buttons are located on the upper part of the remote control. Descriptions of each button appear on this page. Use the FREEZE button to lock a single, still image onto the PIP window.
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Limited Warranty 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 Centers 31 QUALITY 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.
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