COLORTELEVISION USER'SGUIDE For models: AV-36D503 AV-36D303 AV-36D203 AV-32D503 AV-32D303 AV-32D203 AV-27D503 Illustration of AV-32D503 and RM-C251 Serial Number Model Number LCT1128-001 B-A 0602-TN-FAA-JIM
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS I RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK I l DO NOT OPEN 1 CAUTION: To reducethe risk of electricshock. Do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceableparts inside. Refer servicingto qualifiedservice 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.
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. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this TV set, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing. And also follow all warnings and instructions marked on your TV set.
7 Anoutsideantennasystemshouldnotbelocatedinthevicinityofoverhead powerlinesor otherelectric 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.
13 Foraddedprotection oftheTVsetduringa lightningstormorwhentheTVsetis tobeleft unattended foranextended periodoftime,unplugitfromthewalloutletanddisconnect the antenna. Thiswillpreventdamage to product dueto lightning stormsor powerlinesurges. 14 ATVsetandcartcombination shouldbemovedwithcare.Quickstops,excessive force, andunevensurfacesmaycausetheTVsetandcartcombination tooverturn.
Table of Contents UNPACKING YOUR TV TV Models and Remote Controls ........ Quick Setup Guide Connections ..... 7 8 ....... .......... 10 13 Cable and VCR Connections ....... Connecting to a DVD Player ........ Connecting to an External Amplifier .... 13 16 17 Connecting to a Camcorder ....... Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link .... 17 18 Onscreen Control ........ 19 Remote Control Basics .... Changing the Batteries ..... Remote Programming ..... CATV and Satellite Codes ........
Unpacking Your Television 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 Pox should include: 1 Television 1 Remote Control Two AA Batteries A matching TV stand is also available (optional). Note: Your television and/or remote control may differ from the examples illustrated here.
TV Models and Remotes Guide -NOTE: Before you connect your televison to another device, please refer to the proper diagrams for your TV and remote, depending on the model that you have purchased. 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 televison.
m TV Models and Remotes Guide Remote Control RM-C25t Remote Control MODELS: MODELS: AV-36D503, AV-32D503, and AV-27D503 AV-36D303, AV-32D303, RM-C252 AV-36D203, and AV-32D203
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. This information includes basic instructions on operating your remote control, making a simple cable/antenna and optional VCR connection and, finally, information on programming your television's Auto Tuner. If you have questions, or for more detailed information on any of these steps, please consult other sections of this manual.
StepTwo- Making Basic Connections Next you will need to connect your television to an antenna or cable system. The most basic antenna/cable connection is shown below. For more detailed connections, such as ones where a cable box is required, see pages 14 to 15. WALL CABLE or AN FENNA OUT Cable/RF connector Illustration of AV-32D503 1) Connect an RF cable out from the wall outlet in to the RF Input on the back of the TV. You may also wish to connect a VCR at this point.
Step Three- The Plug In Menu When you turn your television on for the first time the Plug In Menu will appear. This menu sets some of the basic settings for your television. A complete description of the Plug In Menu can be found starting on page 25. We recommend you complete the Plug In Menu items before you start using your television. But to begin watching your television right away you only need to run the Auto Tuner Setup. This lets your television learn the channels it is able to receive.
Connections Cable and VCR Connections Diagram #1 WALL CABLE o ANTENNA ©u Illustration of AV-32D503 1) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RF Input of the two-way splitter. 2) Connect an RF cable from the one of the RF Outputs on the splitter, in to the RF Input on the back of the VCR. 3) Connect an RF cable from the other the RF Output on the splitter, in to the RF Input on the back of the TV.
Connections Cable and VCR Connections - Continued Diagram #2 CABLE WALL ol ANTENNA OUT VCR bR Illustration of AV-32D503 1) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RF Input of the cable box. 2) Connect an RF cable from the RF Output of the cable box, in to the RF Input on the back of the VCR. 3) Connect an RF cable from the RF Output of the VCR, in to the RF Input on the back of the TV.
Connections Cable and VCR Connections - Continued Diagram #3 WALL CABLE or ANS ENNA OUT TWO-WAY SPLITTER VCR Illustration of AV-32D503 1) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RF Input of the two-way splitter. 2) Connect an RF cable from the one of the RF Outputs on the splitter, in to the cable box RF Input. 3) Connect an RF cable from the Cable Box Output, in to the VCR RF Input.
Connections Connecting to a DVD player DVD P_ayer Illustration of AV-32D503 1) Connect Input. 2) Connect Input. 3) Connect Input. 4) Connect 5) Connect Green cable out from DVD player "Y" Component Output, in to TV "Y" Component Blue cable out from DVD player "PB" Component Output, in to TV "PB" Component Red cable out from DVD Player "Pn" Component Output, in to TV "PR" Component White Audio cable out from DVD Left Audio Output, in to TV Left Audio Input 2.
Connections Connecting to an External Amplifier LEFT FRONT 8pFJJ_R iliast ration of AV.3_-___ RIGHT FRONT 8PE_3_ _ 1) Connect the white audio cable from the TV's Left Audio Output jack to the Amplifier's Left Audio Input jack. 2) Connect the red audio cable from the TV's Right Audio Output jack to the Amplifier's Right Audio Input jack. Connecting to a Camcorder Illustration of AV-32D503 1) Connect the yellow video cable out from the Camcorder's Video Output, in totheTV's Video Input jack.
Connections Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link L VCR or DVD player Illustration of AV-32D503 To Connect: Plug one end of the AV Compu Link cable into the AV Compu Link input on your VCR, DVD, or other Compu Link device. Plug the other end of the AV Compu Link cable into the AV Compu Link input at the rear of the television. NOTES: • In order for the VCR playback to begin automatically, the recording tabs must be removed from the VHS tape.
Remote Control Remote Control Basics • Before you can operate the remote control, you must first install the batteries (included). See "Changing the Batteries" at the bottom of this page for instructions. (For an illustration, please see page 10.) • Press the POWERbutton to turn the television on or off. • Make sure the TV/CATV switch is set to TV. Move the switch to CATV only if you need to operate a cable box.
Remote Programming Setting the CATV, VCR and DVD Codes Cable Box or Satellite codes The remote control is programmed with CATV and/or Satellite codes for power on, power off, channel up, channel down, and 10 key operation. 1) Find the CATV/Satellite brand from the list of codes shown below. 2) Slide the 2-way selector switch to "CATV'. 3) Press and hold down the DISPLAYbutton. 4) With the DISPLAYbutton held down, enter the first code number listed using the 10 key pad. 5) Release the DISPLAYbutton.
Remote Programming VCR codes The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on, power off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, pause, record, channel up, and channel 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'L 3) Press and hold down the DISPLAYbutton. 4) With the DISPLAYbutton held down, enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad. 5) Release the DISPLAYbutton.
Remote Programming DVD codes The remote control is programmed with DVD codes for power on, power off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, previous chapter, next chapter, tray open/close, and still/pause operation. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Find the DVD player brand from the list of codes shown below. Slide the first 2-way selector switch to "TV" and the other 2-way selector switch to "DVD'L Press and hold down the DISPLAYbutton.
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: AT Up and Down arrows mean press the CH+ or OH- 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 and on the next page. Detailed explanations on using each menu follow later in this guide.
Plug In Menu Introduction 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: • The Language in which you want the onscreen menus to appear, • The Auto Tuner Setup of which channels you wish to receive, • Setting the TV's clock to the correct time so your timer functions will work properly. Descriptions of each of the Plug In Menu features appear on this page and the next.
Plug In Menu 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 Broadcasting stations.
Plug In Menu Manual Clock Set To set your clock manually (without using the XDS signal), choose MANUAL from the Set Clock menu and follow the steps below.
Channel Summary Channel Summary 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 MENUbutton AT To CHANNEL SUMMARY <• To operate INITIAL CHANNEL CHNO. SCAN 1 2 3 4 5 SELECT OPERATE ,.
V-Chip Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables TV Parental Guidelines (for United States and Canada) 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. When a viewer attempts to watch a blocked channel, this message appears: THIS PROGRAMMINGEXCEEDS YOUR RATING LIMITS.
V-Chip US V-Chip Ratings U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS Programs with the following ratings are appropriate for children. _1 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. CI 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.
V-Chip Setting US V-Chip Ratings AT Press the MENUbutton To V-CHIP "4• To operate (Lock icon I_1 appears) Press ZEROto access the V-Chip menu INITIAL I P V--CH SETUP_ V--CHI P SET US TV RATINGSI_ SET MOVIE RATINGSI_ SET CANADIAN RATINGS SET CANADIAN RATINGS UNRATED <10 F FI_ ENGI_ FREI_
V-Chip Setting ratings with the V-Chip button To access Rating information about a certain program, press the V-CHIPbutton while viewing that program. A display like this will appear: i_ PROGRAMIS 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.
V-Chip Movie Ratings r3 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 dren's programming, foreign programs, or adult material. CI G - General Audience.
V-Chip Canadian V-Chip Ratings _1 E - Exempt. Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. CI 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. CI C8+ - Programming Intended for Children 8 and Over.
V-Chip Unrated Programs Notes About 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.
V-Chip 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.
Picture Settings Tint Tint allows you to adjust the levels of red and green in your TV picture. Press the MENUbutton AT To TINT To increase the levels of green To increase the levels of red AT To move to the next setting Color The color function lets you make all the colors in the TV picture appear either more vivid or subtle.
Picture Settings Color Temperature With COLOR TEMPERATURE, you can decide how strong or dull the colors appear on the TV screen. Press the MENUbutton AT To COLOR TEMPERATURE
Sound Settings Bass You can increase or decrease the level of low-frequency sound in the TV's audio with the Bass adjustment. Press the MENUbutton AT To BASS To increase the bass ,< AT To decrease the bass To move to the next setting Treble Use Treble to adjust the level of high-frequency sound in your TV's audio.
General Items 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.
General Items 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.
General Items Auto Shut Off This function automatically shuts off your TV when there is no signal from the channel the TV is on. Press the MENUbutton _I,V To AUTO SHUT OFF _1• To turn ON or OFF EXITwhen finished • If the channel that you have on does not recieve a signal for more than one minute, the blinking text "NOT RECIEVING A SIGNAL" appears on the screen. If no signal is being recieved within 10 minutes, the TV shuts itself off.
Button Functions Menu The MENUbutton allows you to access JVC's onscreen menu system. Press MENUto activate the onscreen menu system. • See individual topics (like "Sound Settings) for specific information on using menus. Exit and PIP Off Press the EXITbutton to leave a menu screen. On the RM-C251 this button is also labeled "PIP OFF". Press EXIT/PIP OFF to turn off the Picture-in-Picture function (please see page 47 for more information on the PIP feature). • PIP is available on series D503 models only.
Button Functions Video Status The VIDEOSTATUSbutton gives you a choice of three TV picture display settings, including a display of your own preferences. Standard - Resets the picture display to the factory settings. Dynamic - Heightens contrast Theater - Gives a rich, film-like look to video. Press the VIDEOSTATUSbutton _.STANDARD -_ DYNAMIC ---_ THEATER Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer can turn the TV off for you after you fall asleep.
Button Functions BBE BBE high definition audio adds natural, clear and extraordinary sound quality to any program. Turn BBE On or Off using the BBE button. BBE ON OFF 100+ Button Use the 100+ button to directly access channels above Channel 99. For example to move to channel 124, press100+, 2 (two), 4 (four). Return+ The RETURN+button has two functions: Return - Returns to the channel viewed just before the channel currently onscreen.
Button Functions TheaterPro D6500K The TheaterPro D6500K Color Temperature Technology function makes sure that the video you watch is set to the standard color temperature, so that what you see is as true to what the film to video editors intended it to be. VCR Bu_ons You can use this remote control to operate the basic functions of your VCR. These functions include: play, record, rewind, fast-forward, stop, pause, channel scan, TVNCR, power on, and power off. Move the selector switch to VCR to operate.
Button Functions- PIP 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. The PIP feature is available on aeries D503 models only. Cable Box Note The 2-Tuner PIP function may not operate when used with certain cable boxes.
Button Functions- PIP Freeze Use the FREEZEbutton to lock a single, still image onto the PIP window. • If PIP is off when FREEZEiS pressed, a snapshot of the main screen is taken and placed in the PIP window. • If PIP is on when FREEZEis pressed, the image in the window when the button was pressed is held. Swap You can exchange the channel displayed on the main screen for the one shown in the PiP window by pressing SWAP.
Troubleshooting 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 The The The antenna could be disconnected. input mode could be set improperly. See page 45. tuner (Auto Tuner Setup) could be set improperly. See page 25. TV station may be having difficulties. Check to see if other stations are working.
Warranty 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.) Labor Parts 1 YEAR 1 YEAR THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
Warranty JVC 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 JVC HOW TO LOCATE TOLL YOUR FREE: JVC SERVICE 1 (800) 537-5722 CENTER 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.JVO.com Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
Search Codes Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function: 1) 2) 3) 4) Slide the first 2-Way Mode Selector switch to CATV. Press the TV POWERand RETURN+buttons. Hold for at least three seconds and release. Press TV POWER,see if the CATV or Satellite Pox responds. If there was a response, press RETURN+.The operating codes are now set. If there was no response, repeat Step 3. If you repeat Step 3 a total of 52 times without a response, use the remote control which came with the equipment.
Specifications Reception Format NTSC, Reception Range VHF2to 13, UHF 14 to 69 Sub Mid, Mid, Super, Hyper and Ultra bands (181 channel frequency synthesizer system) Power Souse Power BTSC System (Multi*Channel AC 120_ 123W 128W Sound) 60Hz t33W 130W t33W Consumption Screen Size 27 inch / 68 cm 32 inch / 80 cm _qeasured diagonall_ fuel square measured diagonally full square 36 inch / 90 cm measured diagonally full square 5W+5W Audio Output 2x4 3/4 / 5x12 cm oval x 2 Speakers Antenna
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