JVC i' rt For models: AV-36F803 AV-36F713 AV-36F703 AV-32F803 AV-32F713 AV-32F703 AV-27F803 AV-27F713 AV-27F703 COLORTELEVISION USER'SGUIDE Illustration Serial Number TM of AV-27F803 and RM-C325G Model Number LCT1134-001B-A 0602-TN-FAA-JIM
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS /_ RISKOF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: To reduce the risk of elec_c 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.
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 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.
13Foradded protection oftheTVsetduring alightning storm orwhen theTVsetistobeleft unattended foranextended period oftime, unplug itfrom thewalloutlet anddisconnect the antenna. Thiswillprevent damage toproduct duetolightning storms orpower linesurges. 14ATVsetandcartcombination should bemoved withcare. Quick stops, excessive force, anduneven surfaces maycause theTVsetandcartcombination tooverturn.
Table of Contents UNPACKING YOUR TV ..... TV Models and Remote Controls ........ 7 8 Quick Setup Guide ....... 10 Connections 13 .......... Cable and VCR Connections Connecting Connecting Connecting Connecting to to to to ....... 13 a DVD Player ........ an External Amplifier .... a Camcorder ........ JVC AV Compu Link .... Remote Control ......... 16 17 17 18 19 Remote Control Basics ..... 19 Changing the Batteries ..... 19 Remote Programming ..... 20 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 box 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 NOTE: Guide 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. Rear Panel Diagrams AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO L/MONO _o AUDIO INPUT ...... 4 COMPONENT VIDEO ] COMPONENT VIDEO I1< .......
TV Models and Remotes Guide Remote Control RM-C325G Remote Control RM-C326G Remo_ MODELS: AV-36F803, AV-32F803 and AV-27F803 MODELS: MODELS: AV-36F713, AV-32F713 AV-27F713 AV-36F703, AV-32F703 and AV-27F703 Control RM-C326 and 9
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 other sections of this manual.
StepTwo- MakingBasicConnections 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 13 to 15. WALL CABLE or ANTENNA OUT Cable/RF connector Illustration of AV-27F803 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 CableandVCRConnections Diagram #1 CABLE or ANTENNA OUT t _ .... SPLITTER vcn ® ,rj : g_ OR Illustration of AV-27F803 _ _ 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 or ANTENNA OUT B VCR Illustration of AV-27F803 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 t Diagram #3 CABLE WALL or ANTENNA OUT SPLITTER TWO-WAY VCR Illustration of AV-27F803 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 _1 1) Connect Input. 2) Connect Input. 3) Connect Input. 4) Connect 5) Connect PLAYER Illustration of AV-27F803 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 "PR"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 RIGHT SPEAKER FRONT SPEAKER Illustration of AV-27F803 1) Connect the white audio cable from the TV's Left Audio Output jack to the Amplifier's Audio Input jack. Left 2) Connect the red audio cable from the TV's Right Audio Output jack to the Amplifier's Audio Input jack. Right Connecting to a Camcorder INPUT3 _ MENU C_NNEL + VOLUME+ Illustration of AV-27F803 1) Connect the yellow video cable out from the Camcorder's Input jack.
Connections Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link AV Compu Link III compatible VCR or DVD Player i Illustration of AV-27F803 compu .... Liok,,, I 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". 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". 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: AV Up and tons let • Move • Move • Move Down arrows mean press the CR+ or CR- 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. Press the MENU button [] .
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. To set the clock using the XDS signal: Enter the channel number of your local PBS station Press MENU AS' TO SET CLOCK • I_ TO operate • I_ To AUTO CLOCK/TIMERS> SET CLOCK MODE TIME _AUTO_ ZONE "PACIFIC" D.S.T.
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. AV To SET CLOCK • I_ To operate • I_ To MANUAL CLOCK/TIMERS> SET CLOCK MODE
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 MENU button AV To CHANNEL • I_ To operate SUMMARY INITIAL CHANNEL SETUP_ SUMMARY CHNO, SCAN _ CHN0.
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 PROGRAMMING EXCEEDS YOUR RATING LIMITS.
V-Chip US V-Chip Ratings U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS Programs with the following ratings are appropriate TV Y is Appropriate for children. for All Children. Programs are created for very young viewers and should be suitable for all ages, including children ages 2 - 6. TVY7 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 MENU button To V-CHIP To operate (Lock icon I_1 appears) Press ZEROto access the V-Chip menu INITIAL V-CHIP SETUP> .
V-Chip Setting ratings with the V-Chip button 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.
V-Chip Movie 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 dren's programming, foreign programs, or adult material. G - General Audience.
V-Chip Canadian V-Chip Ratings _3 E - Exempt. Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. _3 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. _3 08+ - 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 MENU button AV I_ • AV To TINT To increase the levels of green To increase the levels of red 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, screen. you can decide how strong or dull the colors appear on the TV Press the MENU button AT 0 ADJUST P,CTURE To COLOR TEMPERATURE To COLOR TEMPERATURE ._ _ £ OPREVIOUS LOW or HIGH • STANDARD TINT .......... II .......... COLOR .......... II .......... PICTURE .......... II .......... BRIGHT .......... II .......... DETAIL .......... II ..........
Sound Settings Bass You can increase or decrease the level of low-frequency adjustment. sound in the TV's audio with the Bass Press the MENU button AV To BASS To increase the bass To decrease the bass AV 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 is on. shuts off your TV when there is no signal from the channel the TV Press the MENU button AV TO AUTO SHUT OFF • I_ 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 9 minutes, the TV shuts itself off.
Button Functions Menu The MENU button allows you to access JVC's onscreen the onscreen menu system. menu system. Press MENU to activate • See individual topics (like "Sound Settings) for specific information on using menus. Exit and PIP Off Press the EXIT button to leave a menu screen. On the RM-C325G "PIP OFF". Press EXIT/PIP OFF to turn off the Picture-in-Picture more information on the PIP feature).
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 Theater contrast - 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 Turn BBE On or Off using the BBE button. I BBE ON sound quality to any program. 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 Buttons 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 models AV-36F803, AV-32F803 & AV-27F803 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.
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 box 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. 5) Press RETURN+to exit.
Troubleshooting -[R],1[o_"] [_o]H 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 Remote control is not operating properly or at all • Check to see that the batteries are still working and properly installed. • Make sure the remote has a clear sight path to the TW • Check that the TV/CATV switch is in the proper position. • You may be too far from the TV.
JVC 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.) I Parts 1YEAR I Lab°r 1YEARI THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
JVC Warranty 7) Accessories; 8) Batteries (except that Rechargeable purchase.) There are no express warranties Batteries are covered for 90 days from date of 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 HOWTO LOCATE TOLL YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER 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.JVO.com Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
S ecifications 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) 140W Power Consu mption 160W Power Source AC 120V, 60Hz 27 inch / 68 cm Screen Size 160W measured 32 inch / 80 cm diagonally measured diagonally 36 inch / 90 cm measured diagonally 2" x 4 3/4" / 5 x 12 cm oval x 2 Speakers 5W + 5W Audio Output Antenna Terminal 75 ohms (VHF/UHF) (F-type co
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