Illustration of AV-32920 and RM-C754 IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER: In the space below, enter the serial number for your television. (The serial number is 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 that the illustrations, diagrams, and menu pictures are not exact replicas of the actual television features.
C O N N E C T I O N S 5 The Connections Checklist — Read Me First! 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-technicallyadvanced individuals. If you read this section, and can’t identify the plugs, connectors, and components you have, do not be afraid to seek help.
C O N N E C T I O N S There are two basic types of antenna or cable hookups. If you have an antenna, or have a cable TV system that does not require you to use a cable box to tune channels, use Diagram #1. If you have a cable system that requires you to use a cable box to access all channels, use Diagram #2. If you have a cable system that requires you to use a cable box to access certain premium channels, but not regular basic channels, use Diagram # 3.
C O N N E C T I O N S 7 #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. 6) Connect white audio cable out from VCR Left audio output, in to TV Left Audio input jack.
C O N N E C T I O N S Keeping the audio connections the same as for a non-S-VHS VCR or camcorder (page 7), use the special S-VHS cable that came with the VCR or Camcorder. Illustration is of S-VHS VCR hookup. 1) Connect the S-VHS Plug out from VCR S-Video output, in to the TV’s S-Video input. ❒ Refer to your VCR or camcorder instructions. Set the TV Speaker to OFF (page 20),switch the audio output to VARI (page 20), and adjust the sound with the TV remote’s VOLUME -/+ button (page 11.
C O N N E C T I O N S 9 AV Compu Link makes playing video tapes totally automatic. Simply insert a pre-recorded tape* into the VCR, and the VCR automatically turns on and starts playing. At the same time, the VCR sends an AV Compu Link signal to the television telling it to turn on and switch to the correct video input. NOTES: 1) The AV Compu Link cable has a Male 3.5 mm (mono) mini plug on each end.
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D RM-C754 RM-C754 AV-32920 1 2 3 Use only size AA batteries. Push down on the remote's back cover and slide towards the bottom to remove it. Insert the two supplied AA batteries, carefully noting the “+” and “–” markings on the batteries and remote control. 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 ❒ Make sure that the TV/CATV switch is set to TV. Switch to CATV only if you plan 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 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.
R E M O T E P R O G R A M M I N G 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, use the remote control for that accessory to operate it. CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE SETUP 1) Determine the correct code from the “CATV & Satellite Codes” chart below. 2) Slide the 2-Way Mode Selector Switch to CATV. 3) Press and hold down the DISPLAY button.
R E M O T E VCRs Admiral Aiko Aiwa Akai American High Asha Astra Audio Dynamics Audiovox Aventura Beaumark CODES 84 40 07 31 06 65 46 31 35 94 27 03 87 34 28 26 29 32 33 20 26 28 64 21 01 05 03 03 94 52 15 27 89 32 90 91 83 26 27 88 97 64 15 31 35 94 27 03 87 34 28 26 29 98 03 02 05 06 56 57 72 34 04 99 75 Belcor 34 35 46 47 Bell & Howell 16 08 76 Broksonic 10 12 35 87 77 78 Calix 15 Candle 03 94 52 15 27 89 32 90 91 83 Canon 65 01 02 05 06 41 42 71 04 18 03 56 92 22 Capehart 34 35 46 47 Carrera 03 94 52
U S I N G T H E USING THIS GUIDE: Throughout this guide there are certain symbols we use as shorthand to show you what to do. When you see them, keep these factors in mind: Up and down arrows indicate you should press the MENU UP or MENU DOWN button.
P L U G 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: ❒ The Language in which you want the onscreen displays to appear. ❒ The Auto Tuner Setup of channels to be included in scan. ❒ The Tuner Mode the TV is set to — Air or Cable. ❒ The time of the TV’s Clock. Once you have set your preferences in the Plug In Menu section, it will not appear again unless there is a power interruption.
P L U G I N M E N U Continued from below… NOTES: Remember, the Plug In Menu will only appear after you turn on the TV for the first time, or after a power interruption. The Clock is the heart of all timer functions. You must set the clock before the On/Off Timer will work.
P I C T U R E Adjust the levels of red and green. To TINT To accentuate green To accentuate red To move to the next A D J U S T The Notch Filter sharpens the edges of graphics and text, especially in computer generated graphics common in news and sports programs. To NOTCH To turn ON/OFF Adjust both the vividness and subtlety of the color. To COLOR To make colors more vivid To subdue colors To move to the next Picture allows you to adjust the picture’s range of black and white.
S O U N D NOTE: MTS has no effect on normal sound broadcasts. A D J U S T The Bass level adjustment feature allows you to raise or lower the level of lower frequencies in the TV’s sound. To BASS To emphasize bass To reduce bass To move to next MTS technology gives you a choice among stereo, mono, and Second Audio Programs (SAP). To MTS MTS STEREO SAP MONO ON AIR The Treble level adjustment feature allows you to raise or lower the level of higher frequencies in the TV’s sound.
C L O C K / T I M E R S YOU tell the TV to turn on and off. Use it as an alarm to wake up, as a program reminder, or as a decoy when you’re out of the house. To ON/OFF TIMER To operate The Lock Code locks and unlocks Channel Guard.
I N I T I A L NOTE: Initial Setup Menu item: • Language is described in full detail in the Plug In Menu section on page 15. S E T U P 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. To TV SPEAKER To turn the speaker ON or OFF If they are included in a program, you can view closed captions or text information.
I N I T I A L S E T U P NOTES: Continued from below… You can add or delete channels from channel scanning. You can also lock out any “unauthorized” viewers from one or up to all 181 channels. Initial Setup Menu items CHANNEL GUARD - LOCK To CHANNEL SUMMARY To CHANNEL SUMMARY To operate 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.
B U T T O N NOTES: Please note that if the TV Clock, SleepTimer, or On/Off Timer are not set, the initial Display screen will state “Clock Not Set,” “Sleep Timer Off,” and “On/Off Timer Off,” respectively. F U N C T I O N S The Display screen shows the current status of timers and inputs. DISPLAY 07 NOW SLEEP TIMER ON/OFF TIMER ON TIME OFF TIME “Standard” resets the picture settings to factory standard levels.
B U T T O N Creates a deep, 3-dimensional sound effect by channeling the sound through the TV’s front firing speakers. F U N C T I O N S The MUTING button turns the sound off completely when you press it. Press it again to restore the volume to the previous level. TV/Video selects the input mode. There are two kinds of Return… — Set a “Return Channel” to return to after scanning with CHANNEL -/+.
PROBLEMS No power No picture or sound T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G CHECK • 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 23. • The tuner mode (in the menu selection) could be set improperly, refer to page 15. • The station may be having difficulties, check to see if other channels are operating normally.
L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y 25 For Canadian model televisions, see separate sheets for Warranty/Garantie and JVC Authorized Service Centers in Canada. JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original purchase for the period as shown below (the “Warranty Period”). The picture tube is covered for two years. Model No. Serial No.
A U T H O R I Z E D SERVICE CENTERS For Canadian model televisions, see separate sheets for Warranty/Garantie and JVC Authorized Service Centers in Canada. CALL TOLL FREE (800) 252-5722 1) To locate the JVC Authorized Service Center nearest you. 2) To purchase parts or accessories. 3) For customer relations or hook-up assistance. 4) To locate the JVC authorized dealer nearest you. JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF U.S. JVC CORP.
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S MODEL AV-32920 Reception format NTSC, BTSC System (Multi Channel Sound) VHF 2 to 13. UHF 14 to 69 Sub Mid, Super, Hyper and Ultra bands (181 channel frequency synthesizer system) Reception range Power consumption Max. 135W / 1.
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