Formodels: AVo56WF30 AVo48WP30 !!!!!!! (located at the rear of the television cabinet): StaPl e your sales receipt or invoice to the inside cover of this guidel Keep this users guide in a convenient place for _UtU[e referencel Keep the carton and origina! packaging for future use: Serial Number Model Number LCT1237o001B=A 0502=TN=FAA=JIM
m NT FETY CAUTION:To reduce the risk of efectric 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. Electricai energy can perform many useful functions. This TV set has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personai safety. But improper use can reauJt in potential electrical shock or fire hazards! in order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this TV set, observe the following basic ruies for its instailation, 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 fait 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 lightningstormor whentheTVsetis tobeleft unattended foranextended periodoftime,unplugitfromthewaitoutletanddisconnect theantenna. Thiswillpreventdamage to productdueto lightning stormsor powerline surges. 14) ATVsetandcartcombination shouldbemovedwithcare.Quickstops,excessive force, andunevensurfaces maycausetheTVsetandcartcombination tooverturn.
Unpacking YourTeievision, Quick Setup , , 8 ............... 9 CONNECTIONS ......... 12 Front Panel Diagram Rear Panel Diagram ........... ........... 12 12 Connecting to Cable or an Antenna Cable and VCR Connections ...... .... 15 Connecting to a Digital TV Receiver w!HDCP ........... !6 to a DVD Player ........ !7 to JVC AV Compu Link Ill , , ,!8 Devices to the Front Panel , , 19 to an External Amplifier , , , 20 to the Surround Amplifier , , , 20 Remote Control .........
Ta Button Functions ........ of 53 SPLIT .................. 53 SWAP .................. 53 FREEZE ................. 53 SELECT ................. 58 ENTER ................. 58 INDEX .................. 54 POP ................. 54 MENU .................. 55 EXIT ................... 55 DISPLAY ................. 55 SLEEP TIMER .............. 55 BBE ................... 56 HYPER SURROUND .......... 56 MUTING ................. 56 VIDEO STATUS ............. 56 NATURAL CINEMA ........... 56 ASPECT ................
n Thank you for your purchase of JVC's model AV_56WP30 or AVo48WP30 Color Television.
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 other sections of this manual.
Step Two o Making Basic Connections Next you will need to connect your television to an antenna, VCR or cable system. The most basic VCR and antenna!cable connection is shown below. For more detaiIed connections, such as ones where a cable box is required, or connecting with a combination of a cable box and VCR, home stereo system, etc., see pages 12 to 20.
Step Three-The Plug in Menu When you turn your television on for the first time, the Plug In Menu wilt 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 28. We recommend you complete the Plug In Menu items before you start using your television. 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 clearly.
Connections Front Panel Diagram Rear Panel Diagram @ 2-- 3 75_ cVHF/ UHF_ °.... ® ® ® _-°_ .....
Co Connecting There are three to Cable basic types If you have an antenna box to select channels, • or an Antenna of antenna or cable connections: or have a cable system that does not require please refer to Diagram #1. If you have a cable system that requires channels, please refer to Diagram #2.
Connecting Diagram to a Cable Box and VCR #3 Cable or Antenna Output B, TV Rear Panel VCR v VLR 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Connect an RF Cable from the wait outlet into the RF Cable Box In. Connect an RF Cable from the Cable Box Out into the VCR In. Connect an RF Cable from the VCR Out into the RF in on the back of the TV. Connect the Red Cable from VCR Right Audio Output into the Red TV Audio In. Connect the White Cable from VCR Left Audio Output into the White TV Audio In.
Co Connecting a DVD Player, DTV Decoder, and D°VHS Your AV-56WP30 or AV-48WP30 television is HDTV and SDTV-Ready. This means it can display High Definition television images when connected to a digital television receiver*. DTV Decoders are available separately. For best image quality, we recommend using a DTV Decoder which uses Component Video (Y, PB, PR) Output to connect to the television. The diagram below shows how to connect a DTV Decoder with using the television's Component Video-in jacks.
Connecting to a Digital TV Receiver w/HDCP By inputting a high bandwidth Digitai Content Protection High Definition picture source to the Digitaiqn terminal of this television, high-definition pictures can be displayed on the screen in their digitai form. (This terminat is for use in the future when high bandwidth Digital Content Protection DTV decoders and DVD players and D_VHS are put on the market.
Connecting a DVD Player You can use the Component Video input jacks to connect a DVD player to your television= To connect a DVD player, please follow the steps listed below= 1) Connect Green cable out from the DVD Player "Y" Video Output, in to TV "Y" Component input. 2) Connect Blue cable out from the DVD Player "PB" Video Output, in to TV "PB" Component Input. 3) Connect Red cable out from the DVD Player "PR" Video Output, in to TV PR" Component Input.
ons Connecting to AV Compu°Link IH JVC's AV Compu Link Ill 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.
Connecting Devices to the Front Panel inputs A set of inputs (Input=4) are provided for your convenience on the front panel of the AV=56WP30 or AV-48WP30. The inputs are located behind the door at the center of the front panel below the indicator lights. These inputs are designed for the easy connection of devices like camcorders or game consoles which are not permanent parts of your home entertainment center. To access the front panel jacks, gently pull the tab on the door torwards you to open it.
ons Connecting to an E×ternai Amplifier Left Front Speaker TV Rear Panel Right Front Speaker 1) Connect the White Audio Cable from the TV's Left Audio Output Jack to the Amplifier's 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.
Install the Batteries • Before you can operate the remote • Push down on the remote's control, you must first install the batteries back cover and slide towards (included). the bottom to remove it. • 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. Be sure to use only size AA batteries.
Setting the CATV, VCR and DVD Codes You can program your remote to OPerate yOUr cable box satellke rece er v player by us!ng the instruCti0ns and cedes Hsted belowl !f the equipment does not respond tO anY of the codes listed below oft 0 the code search function, use the remo te control supplied by the manufacturer. Cable Box or Satellite Setup The remote control is programmed with CATV and/or Satellite channel up, channel down, and 10 key operation.
VCR setup 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 DISPLAY button. 4) With the D_SPLAYbutton hetd down, enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad. 5) Release the DISPLAYbutton.
DVD Setup The remote control is programmed with DVD codes for power on, power off, play, stop, fast=forward, rewind, previous 1) Find the DVD player chapter, next chapter, tray open/close, and still/pause operation. 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 DISPLAYbutton, 4) With the D_SPLAYbutton held down, enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad.
Search Codes CabJe/SateHite Search Codes Function: 1) Slide the 2=Way Mode SeIector switch to CATV= 2) Press the TV POWER and RETURN+ buttons. 3) Press TV POWER, see if the CATV or Satellite Hold for at least three seconds and release. box responds. 4) 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.
nus The Onscreen Menu System The AV=56WP30 or AV-48WP30 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, ............. H............. TINT PLUG iN MENU I PICTURE ADJUST 2 CLOCK, fTJMERS Note: The VERTICAL selected.
Onscreen INITIAL SETUP .=nus INmAL SETUP 1 2 [ O.A..EL Note: The DJGITALqN 07 menu can only be displayed when a 480p picture signal is input to the Digital=in terminal and the picture is being displayed on the screen. FRONT PANEL CONTROL (Wilt appear only when MENU button on TV Front Panel is pressed.) Using the Onscreen Menus To open the Onscreen Menu system, press the MENU button on the remote control.
Plug in Menu The first time you turn on your television, you will see the PLUG IN MENU. This menu is designed to help you get your television ready to watch right away. This menu includes some of the most important settings for the operation of your television, including onscreen display language, AUTO TUNER SETUP and setting the internal clock, it is important these preferences be set before you begin to use your new television. Detailed descriptions of each setting will follow.
P! The AUTO TUNER SETUP feature automatically scans through all the channels your television can receive and memorizes only the channels with clear, active signals. This means when you scan through the channels, you will receive only channels with good signals, no more annoying static or dead air.
In The AV-56WP30 or AV-48WP30 is equipped with its own internal clock. The clock is used to run the televisions timer features. The clock MUST be set before you can use any of the timer features. Your television features the XDS AUTO CLOCK set feature which makes setting the correct time simple. To set the clock, use the arrows option by pressing to move to SET CLOCK on the PLUG IN MENU. Select the _ or _. SET CLOCK SET CLOCK (MANUAL) (AUTO) The SET CLOCK menu wilt now appear.
INmTIAL SETUP Menu While the PLUG IN MENU wilt help you get your television ready to watch right away, the INITIAL SETUP menu gives you access to many built=in functions to help you customize your television to meet your personal viewing tastes. This manual witl describe how each function works. Some of these items wilt atso appear in the PLUG IN MENU.
In [ p CHANNEL SUMMARY lets you customize the [ist of channels set after you run AUTO TUNER SETUP. You may delete unwanted channels or add channels that are new, or were not picked up by AUTO TUNER SETUP because of weak signals. To access the CHANNEL SUMMARY The CHANNEL be displayed marked channels SUMMARY, use the A T arrows option in the INITIAL SETUP SUMMARY _ or _. screen wilt now with the channels with an "7" to move to the CHANNEL menu.
ip VoChip Your TV is equipped with V=Chip technology which enables TV Parentai Guideline and Movie (MPAA) Guideline controls. V=Ohip 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 win be blocked from viewing. U.S. Parental Programs Rating with Systems the following TVoY is Appropriate for and should be suitable All Ratings Children.
MPAA (Motion NR ° Not Picture Assoe, of America) Ratings 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.
Set Ratings Guidelines You can set your V-Chip to automatically block programming above a certain Ievet using either the television or motion picture ratings systems, or both. if a program contains a rating above the levels you set, it will automatically be blocked from viewing unless the four-digit lock code is entered.
To Set Movie (MPAA) Ratings Levels Use the A _ arrows this option appear. to move to SET MOVIE by pressing RATINGS. Select 4 or _. The screen on the Ieft wilt Use the A _' arrows to move to a movie rating, such as X. Press 4 or 1_ to turn the ratings block on or off. When you have set your movie ratings levels, press to FINISH. Unrated Press 4 or 1_ to save your settings _f to move and exit.
Canadian VoChip 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 behavior wilt be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, unrealistic in nature. of aggressive comedic or C8+ - Programming intended for Children 8 and Over.
ip Set Leck 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. Access use the iNiTIAL 4 or l_ the onscreen menus by pressing ME_u on your remote control. You may then either up and down arrows A T to scroll to the iNiTiAL SETUP menu, or press MENU until the SETUP screen appears.
Initial Setup 2 This menu lets you set up some of the functions of the television to meet your personal tastes and needs. You may select one of three languages for onscreen displays, turn closed captioning ON or OFF, adjust an image's vertical position, automatically enhance the picture quality of certain broadcasts, or adjust the size of the 480p picture signal which is input from the DigitaI=ln terminal. iNITiAL SETUP Menu Access the onscreen menus by pressing MENUon your remote control.
In p CLOSED CAPTION - CONTINUED A new CLOSED CAPTION menu wilt now appear. The MODE OPTION will be highlighted. This lets you set the operating mode for the CLOSED CAPTION feature. You can set it to: CLOSED CAPTION - to display onscreen dialog in a text format, TEXT - to display additional information included in a broadcast, or OFF - to turn the captioning feature off. If you select CAPTION or TEXT, the next step is to choose a CLOSED CAPTION Menu CLOSED CAPTION channel.
i up This feature allows you to te[t the TV how long to stay on before shutting off. This is useful if you fail asleep and forget to turn the TV off. When there is no signal for one minute, the message "NOT RECEIVING A SIGNAL" appears, if no signal continues for nine minutes, this function will shut the television off automaticaliy. Press the MENU button A • To AUTO SHUT OFF 4 _ To adjust AUTO SHUT OFF on or off.
Picture u P_CTURE ADJUST The PICTURE ADJUST menu lets make precise adjustments to the television's picture, You can make adjustments to the picture's tint, coIor, contrast, brightness, and Ievei of detail, By adjusting these levels individually, PICTURE ADJUST the overall picture quaiity can be changed_ Menu Access the onscreen menus by pressing MENU on your remote control.
Picture Adjust ° Continued The PICTURE level adjusts the contrast, or range between black and white in the picture. Press 4 to decrease the range between the blacks and whites in the picture. Press _ to increase the range. Use the A T arrows to move to the next setting or press EXiT to leave the menu. Your changes will be saved when you move to another setting or press EXIT. The BRIGHT level lets you adjust the degree of light and darkness in the picture. Press 4 to decrease the bright level.
Picture Picture Adjust u 2 The second PICTURE and display qualities. ADJUST menu lets make further adjustments COLORTEMPERATURE PICTURE to the television's LOW ADJUST Menu The second PICTURE ADJUST menu can be accessed by either pressing the T at the last option of the first PICTURE ADJUST menu or by pressing MENu again. With COLOR screen.
Sou Sound u Adjust The SOUND ADJUST menu lets you tailor the television's sound to suit your personal taste_ You can adjust the television's bass and treble output, as well as the speaker balance. You can also choose to receive broadcasts either stereo or mono sound, or listen to a Second Audio Program (SAP), if one is broadcast. SOUND ADJUST Menu Access the onscreen menus by pressing MENU on your remote control.
Sou Sound u Adjust ° Continued Many broadcasts today contain more than one audio signai, in addition to stereo and mono soundtracks, some broadcasts atso contain a second soundtrack in a different language. Use MTS to select the audio signal you wish to listen to. • Select STEREO for your normal listening stereo will be played by the TV in stereo. played in mono sound. needs.
mers Clock/Timers This CLOCKJTIMERS TIMER function. menu can be used to set the time of the built=in clock and set the ON/OFF Access the on-screen menus by pressing the MENU button on your remote control. You may then either use the A and _F arrows to select the CLOCK/TIMERS menu, or press the MENU button until the CLOCK/TIMERS screen appears. iiiililiiiil SETCLOCK Use the --_ or _ wish to change. arrows to move to the setting you You can make the setting or program.
Setting the 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. Press the MEhU button AY To ON/OFF To operate TIMER (begins with ON TIME) To set the hour (AMiPM) V you want the TV to turn on To move to minutes To set the minutes V To accept ON TIME and move to OFF TIME (the time the TV will turn off).
Bn hitial Setup 3 VERTICAL POSITION iNiTiAL SETUP Menu Access the onscreen menus by pressing MENU on your remote control. You may then either use the up and down arrows A • to scroll to the INITIAL SETUP menu, or press MENU until the INITIAL SETUP screen appears. Use the A T arrows to move to the setting you wish to change. You can make adjustments to any or all of the settings. If you select the regular size with ASPECT, VERTICAL POSITION option is not viewed.
P When you are using a surround system, you can substitute the speaker of this television for the center speaker of you surround system. Set CENTER CH INPUT to on when you use the speaker as the center speaker of your surround system. _-_) Press the MENU button AY to CENTER •_ _ to adjust CENTER CH INPUT CH INPUT on or off.
Aspect Your television can display images in one of four aspect ratios. The aspect ratio is the ratio of image width to height as displayed on the screen. The AV-56WP30 or AV-48WP30 has a "wide screen" with an aspect ratio of 16:9. A traditional television picture has an aspect ratio of 4:3. Since you will likely view programs from several different ratios, this feature will help you adjust your picture image to match, giving you the best possible picture quality.
Color ence- This TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, green, and blue. When mixed together in the proper portions, the output of these three color tubes can produce any color. To produce these colors, however, the beams must be precisely aligned over each other so that the colors can be mixed. The produce of aligning these picture beams is called "convergence". Attention: • This adjustment will be needed and lack in distinction.
MULTm SCREEN Your Television (12 channels) Function has three kinds of screen: SPLIT (2 channels), POP (4 channels), and iNDEX SPUT Activate the Split-Screen option by pressing SPUT on the remote control Two channels (or input) wilt now appear onscreen. The channel (or input) you were watching before pressing SPLIT witt appear on the left, the new channel wilt appear on the right. The sound wilt continue to come from the main screen channel (or input).
n Functions _NDEX This aJJows you to quickly look at up to 12 channels to watch, Note: at a time so that you can decide which one 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Only RF input signai will be displayed. POP you can view three separate pictures (still images) on screen on the right side of the TV's main picture. The picture of the still image will be renewed in order (from top to bottom).
MENU The MENU button allows you to access the onscreen menu system, • See individual topics (like "Picture JVC's onscreen Adjust") menu system. for specific information Press MENU to activate on using those menu screens, EX(T Press the EXiT button to leave a menu screen. DISPLAY The DISPLAYscreen shows the current (_ status of timers and inputs, Press the D_SPLAYbutton to activate.
Functions BBE high definition audio adds natural, clear, extraordinary sound quality to any program. Use the BBE button to turn the BBE high definition audio filter ON or OFR HYPER SURROUND Creates a deep, three-dimensional speakers. Press the Hyper Sur. sound effect by changing the audio through the TV's front firing button to turn the effect on or off.
NUMBER BUTTONS - 10 KEY PAD Use the number buttons on the remote control to move directly to a specific example, to move to channel 7: _ channel. For 0 (Zero) 7 (Seven) 100+ BUTTON Use the 100+ button to directly channel 124: access channels above Channel 99. For example, to move to 100+ (_ 2 (TWO) 4 (Four) RETURN+ The RETURN+ button has two functions: Return - Returns to the channel Return+ - Lets you program channels.
n Functions mNPUT The AV-56WP30 or AV=48WP30 can receive signals from a variety of sources, Use the iNPUT button to select the signai source: Antenna (for signals from the RF coaxial cable) or VIDEO 1 through VIDEO 4 (for signais from an audio/video device like a DVD player or VCR) or DIGITALqN, The iNPUT menu witI appear when you press iNPUT, TO select a signai source, press hPUT, each press wilt move to the next item in the menu, if no device is connected to an input, a grey screen wilt appear, When you h
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, TV/VCR, power on, and power off. Move the selector switch to VCR to operate. • The remote is preset with the code 000 to controi JVC-brand VCR's. For any other manufacturer's brand VCR, please see the code chart and instructions on page 23.
There is no power, - See if the power cord became unplugged. - Check for a blown fuse or circuit breaker or a power There is no picture or sound - Remote - Check to see that the batteries control is not operating or at all properly - You cannot select a certain channel The power by itself turns off The antenna could be disconnected. The input mode (TV/Video) could be set improperly. See page 58. The tuner (AUTO TUNER SETUP) could be set improperly. See page 29.
There aredouble pictures (ghosts) Abuilding orpassing airplane canreflect theoriginal signal andproduce a second, slightly delayed one. Adjust your antenna position. Picture issnowy (image noise) Your antenna may bconnection edamaged, disconnected orturned. Check theantenna page 10inQuick Setup. Iftheantenna isdamaged, replace it. Screen is80% black TheClosed Caption Text mode ison.Turn itoffintheCLOSED CAPTION Menu, seepage 39.
X Caring for the Cabinet Normally, light dusting with a soft, non=scratching duster will keep your TV clean. if you wish to wipe down the television, first unplug it. Then wipe gently with a soft cloth, slightly moistened with water. You can add a few drops of mild liquid detergent to the water to help remove spots of oily dirt. DO NOT allow liquid to enter the TV through the ventilation DO NOT use strong or abrasive DO NOT spray liquids or cleaners cleaners slots. on the TV.
Lira JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and ati parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP below. ("The Warranty Period") from the date of original i PARTS I YEAR I LABOR This limited warranty is valid only in the fifty and Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
THE DURATION OF ANY iMPLiED WARRANTIES, iNCLUDING THE iMPLiED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILTY, iS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.
Service QUALITY SERVICE HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722 http ://www.jvc.corn 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, call our Customer Relations Department at 1_800_537-5722 or visit our website at www°JVC°com Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Don't service Service.
cations I Model I , AV-56WP30 Type AV_48WP30 Rear Projection Television Reception Format NTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound) 1080i DTV digital broadcast ready Reception Range VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69 Sub, Mid, Super, Hyper and Ultra bands (180 channel frequency synthesizer system) Power Source AC 120V, 60 Hz Power Consumption Screen Size 248W 56 inch / 142 cm measured 16:9 ratio Speakers diagonally, 48 inch / 122 cm measured diagonally, !6:9 ratio 16 cm round X 2, 5.
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