Regulatory Statement Welcome to the JVC family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new JVC 3D Smart e-LED HDTV. To get the most out of your JVC 3D Smart e-LED HDTV, read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. For assistance, call the JVC Customer Support and Service Center at 1855-868-1928 or visit our website at http://go.jvc.com/HDTVSupport/.
Regulatory Statement THE TRADEMARKS SHOWN HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS; IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. JVC, THE JVC LOGO, AND OTHER JVC TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF JVC KENWOOD CORPORATION. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. COPYRIGHT 2012 AmTRAN Video Corporation.
Regulatory Statement The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage with the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Regulatory Statement WARNING: CAUTION: WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLICANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP CANDLES OR OPEN FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Regulatory Statement - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Important Safety Information 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Read these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this device near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 7) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other heat-generation devices. 8) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
Important Safety Information 18) If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure he antenna or cable system is gounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, 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 to
Important Safety Information CHILD SAFETY: It Makes A Difference How and Where You Use The TV Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new product, please keep these safety tips in mind. THE ISSUE: The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend and larger TVs are popular purchases. However, TVs are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Important Safety Information 3D HEALTH AND SAFETY Should you experience discomfort while viewing 3D video images, take a 10-to-15 minute break or try viewing the video in 2D. Consult your health care provider, if necessary. Due to vision development concerns, Do Not allow children under the age of 6 to view 3D video images. Parents should supervise children closely to prevent prolonged 3D viewing. Keep proper distance from TV while viewing 3D videos or images.
Important Safety Information CONDENSATION Moisture will form in the operating section of the unit of the unit is brought from cool surrounding into a warm room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly. When this happens, unit’s performance will be impaired. To prevent this, let the unit stand in its new surroundings for about an hour before switching it on, or make sure that the room temperature rises gradually.
Important Safety Information Fixed images, such as stock tickers, video game patterns, TV station logos, and web sites. Special formats that do not use the entire screen. For example: viewing letterbox style (16:9) media on a normal (4:3) display (black bars at top and bottom of screen); or viewing normal style (4:3) media on a widescreen (16:9) display (black bars on left and right sides of screen).
Important Safety Information supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the ground electrode. Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
Important Safety Information DTV Transition Advisory For more information about the DTV transition, visit www.dtv.gov. As of June 12, 2009, all U.S. television stations have switched to digital broadcasting. As a result, owners of analog television sets must connect a digital-to-analog converter box to the television set or subscribe to cable or satellite TV to receive over-the-air TV.
Setting Up The TV Package Contents Your JVC Black Sapphire 3D LCD TV is shipped with the items shown below: Attaching the Stand Place TV on a flat surface and the protective bag. Screen face down. Attach TV stand to rear of television with the provided four (4) pan head screws.
Setting Up The TV Kensington Lock Theft Deterrent Kensington Lock Your JVC TV contains a Kensington Lock-compatible slot/hole that helps securely affix the TV to other physical objects. The appearance and locking method differs depending on the manufacturer. Refer to the manual provided with the Kensington Lock for installation information.
Setting Up The TV Removing The Stand Installing Wall Mount When television needs to be transported, remove TV Stand and pack TV back in its shipping box. To remove TV Stand, remove 4 pan head screws securing stand to rear of television. A wall mount kit (not included with TV) allows you to mount the TV onto a wall. For the proper and safe installation of a wall mount, follow the detailed instructions included in the wall mount kit.
Setting Up The TV 1 2 Turn off your TV and disconnect all cables. Carefully place the TV face down on a flat, clean, and padded surface. If available, put TV cover or protective sheet onto the TV before laying the TV down on flat surface. 3 Using a cross-tip screwdriver, remove four screws securing TV stand to rear of TV. Remove TV stand. 4 Follow instructions in wall mount kit and install wall mount. Install TV onto wall mount in accordance with wall mount kit instructions.
Setting Up The TV Install Batteries Into Remote Control To open the battery compartment, press down on top end of cover and then slide cover down. Battery Precautions: Insert two AAA batteries into battery compartment. Observe correct polarity. Be sure to follow the correct polarity. Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage or damage to the remote control. Always replace batteries in pairs; never combine a used battery with a new one. Do not use different battery types together (e.g.
TV Placement For Best 3D Experience How to have the best 3D viewing effect Viewing the TV head-on, and place TV around 7 to 10 feet away from the audience. The best viewing distance is about 9 feet from the screen. Make sure the center of TV is aligned to audiences’ line of sight Things To Prevent TV placed on TV stand and aligned to audiences’ eye level Use wall mount hardware with tilt capability.
Parts and Functions - TV Front and Side Views 1 Power Button MENU Button 1 2 CH Button CH Button VOL+ Button VOL- Button INPUT Button 3 2 USB Ports 3 HDMI Ports 20
Parts and Functions - TV Rear View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 COMPONENT VIDEO /COMPOSITE Video Input Jacks 2 COMPONENT /COMPOSITE Audio Input Jacks 3 DTV / TV CABLE / ANTENNA Input Jack 4 PC / MUSIC RGB (PC) Jack 5 PC / MUSIC PC AUDIO IN Jack 6 ETHERNET Port 7 AUDIO OUT Jack 8 OPTICAL AUDIO OUT Jack 8 21
Parts and Functions - Remote Remote Control 1 SLEEP button: When pressed, displays Sleep Timer menu on TV screen. 2 MULTIMEDIA button: When pressed, displays contents in the USB drive connected to TV 3 FAV.CH (Favorite Channel) button: 4 INPUT button: When pressed, displays Input Source menu on TV screen. 5 NETFLIX button: When pressed, launches NETFLIX application.
Parts and Functions - Remote 6 6 INFO button: When pressed, displays Info bar at top of TV screen. 7 OK button: Launches a menu, selects a menu option, and selects on-screen keypad characters. 8 BACK button: Returns User to previous TV screen. 9 ICE (Internet Connected Experience) Apps button: When pressed, displays I.C.E. application icons on TV screen. 7 8 9 10 11 10 VOL (Volume) button: Increases (VOL ) and decreases (VOL ) TV volume. 11 MUTE button: When pressed, sets TV audio on or off.
Parts and Functions - Remote 12 LAST button: When pressed, switches back to last channel 13 -- (dash) button: Serves as dash or decimal point for broadcast channels 14 Number keypad (0-9): When input source is TV, changes channel. Can be used when entering numeric values in application log in fields. 15 CH (Channel) button: When input source is TV, increases and decreases channel number. 17 16 15 14 12 16 Multipurpose buttons 17 EXIT button: Used for exiting a menu, application, or mode.
Parts and Functions - Remote 24 22 23 21 18 Direction buttons: Navigate the menu, select options, or adjust settings value. 19 MENU button: When pressed, displays TV SETTING menu. 20 3D button: While viewing 3D contents, press it for 3D/2D control options 21 WIDE button: When pressed, displays Screen Mode selections on TV screen. 20 23 AUDIO ONLY button: When pressed, turns off TV screen but continues to play audio from input source.
Parts and Functions - Remote 25 26 25 Direction buttons: Navigate the menu, select options, or adjust settings value. 26 OK button: Launches a menu, selects a menu option, and selects on-screen keypad characters. 27 QWERTY Keypad: Enter log in information such as your Username and Password or fill in I.C.E. App fields.
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Connecting To The Internet The TV comes equipped with several pre-loaded Internet applications via a built-in functionality called I.C.E.TM, or Internet Connected Experience. To access the pre-loaded I.C.E.TM applications, the TV must be connected to the home network. This can be accomplished in two ways: Hard-Wired Ethernet Connection Wireless Connection Making a Hard-Wired Ethernet Connection To connect your TV to your home network: 1.
Connecting To The Internet Wireless Connection To connect your TV to your home network via a wireless connection, follow the instructions on the Network portion of the One Time Setup Wizard in the Basic Operations section.
One Time Setup Wizard When the TV is turned on for the first time, a one time set-up wizard is displayed to assist you in setting up your TV. On Viewing Mode screen, select desired TV mode, and then press OK button. NOTE: Ensure Antenna or Cable TV input cable is connected to DTV / TV jack, AND insert provided batteries to remote before proceeding. Turn on TV. The Welcome screen is displayed. On Time Zone screen, select desired time zone, and then press OK button.
One Time Setup Wizard On Network Connection screen, select Network cable or Wi-Fi connection. Choose your home wireless network from the list displayed and then press OK button. TV will either detect an Ethernet connection or, in the absence of a wired connection, will search for available wireless networks. Using the QWERTY keypad on the rear of the remote, enter Password and then press OK button.
One Time Setup Wizard On TV Signal screen, use left and right direction buttons to select desired input Source (Antenna or Cable). Use down direction button to select Start, and then press OK button. When using the QWERTY keypad, point the remote to the TV’s IR receiver lens. When Wireless Network Connection is ready is displayed, press OK button. When channel auto scan is completed, click on OK button. When Thank You screen is displayed, verify settings and then press on OK button.
Viewing 3D Content Your TV is equipped for viewing 3D movies, games, and television broadcasts (where available). After installing your TV at the optimum distance and height for 3D viewing (refer to previous section), you can then connect your 3D device to the TV.
Viewing 3D Content Start Viewing Your 3D Contents 1. Turn on the TV and wait a few seconds for the TV to boot up. 2. Turn on your 3D source device and insert 3D media (game disc, Bluray disc, etc) 3. The TV will detect the 3D source device and display the following screen: 5. Put on a pair of 3D glasses and enjoy. If you wish to view the content in 2D, simply select No and press the OK button. Switching between 3D and 2D You could switch to 2D viewing during any time a 3D content is playing.
Viewing 3D Content 3D HEALTH AND SAFETY Should you experience discomfort while viewing 3D video images, take a 10-to-15 minute break or try viewing the video in 2D. Consult your health care provider, if necessary. Due to vision development concerns, Do Not allow children under the age of 6 to view 3D video images. Parents should supervise children closely to prevent prolonged 3D viewing. Keep proper distance from TV while viewing 3D videos or images.
I.C.E™ Apps Operation ICE Apps and Multimedia Operations The TV equipped with I.C.E™ (Internet Connected Experience) platform which provides connectivity to popular internet content streaming services. To access any of the pre-loaded ICE applications, make sure the TV is connected to the Internet. To exit an application, press the Exit button on remote. On the remote, press the ICE Apps button to display the ICE applications screen.
I.C.E™ Apps Operation NOTE: ICE apps are software provided by the content provider. You would need to either sign up or use an existing account to use the selected ICE apps. Some apps are free, but some may charge monthly fee or pay-perview fee. Read through the service terms for each app. Contact the content provider for any question regarding their service.
TV Operation – TV Channels Changing the Channel 10~99 Press the 2 digits in order. For example: to select channel 15, press 1, 5, and then press OK. 100~135 Press the 3 digits in order. For example: to select channel 130, press 1, 3, 0, and then press OK. On the remote control, use the number keys to select a channel. NOTE: When a channel is selected with the number keys, there will be a short delay before the TV changes the channel.
TV Operation – TV Channels Selecting by Channel List Setting the Sleep Timer All channels with network signal are listed on the Channel List screen. You can select channels from this screen. 1 Press OK to display Channel List screen. 2 Press up or down direction buttons to select a channel number, and then press OK. 3 Press Exit to close Channel List screen. Use the Sleep timer to automatically turn off the TV after a preset amount of time has elapsed. 1 Press Sleep button to display Sleep Timer screen.
TV Operation – Aspect Ratio Set Aspect Ratio overscanned. 1 2 Zoom The entire picture is uniformly enlarged to retain its original proportion. However, some parts of the picture may be hidden. Press Wide button to display Screen Mode display. Press Wide button repeatedly, or use left and right direction buttons to select desired screen mode, and then press OK. Normal When watching a 4:3 content, the TV displays a standard picture with black side bars.
TV Operation – Aspect Ratio Panoramic The picture is stretched horizontally on the left and right sides to fill the width of the screen. The center of the picture is not stretched. Notes: Panoramic mode is only available on 4:3 contents. Stretch is only available in 16:9 contents. With VGA input, only two modes are available: Normal and Stretch. Normal When watching a 4:3 content, the TV displays a standard picture with black side bars. When viewing a 16:9 content, it displays a full picture.
TV Operation – Input Sources Selecting the Input Source Playing Multimedia Files The TV provides various ways to select the input source: 1 Insert USB memory stick into one of the USB slots at rear of TV. 2 When USB media detected screen appears, select Yes and press OK. Press INPUT button repeatedly to scroll through the input source options. The highlighted input source is selected after a few seconds.
TV Operation – Input Sources 2 Press INPUT button and select MUSIC Audio Only Mode While playing music, you can set the TV to Audio Only mode to turn off the TV display and save power. 1 Press AUDIO ONLY button to activate Audio Only mode. A message appears on the screen and few seconds later, the TV display turns off. 2 When ready to exit Audio Only mode, press any button.
Advanced TV Settings – Video Menu Quick Menu Operation Display the menu Select a TV Setting Remote Control Press MENU button TV Panel Press MENU button Press up or down to select a TV Setting. Press OK to confirm your TV Setting selection. Press CH+ or CH- buttons to select a TV Setting. Press INPUT button to confirm your TV Setting selection. Select and Press up or down to select a Press CH+ or CH- buttons to Adjust a TV TV Setting Option. select a TV Setting Option.
Advanced TV Settings – Video Menu Picture Menu Picture Mode Adjust picture options such as brightness, contrast, and advanced picture settings. Select the picture mode. Standard For standard picture settings Movie For motion pictures such as movies Game For fast and dynamic pictures suitable with playing games. Vivid For bright and vivid picture setting. Sport Suggested settings for sporting events. Custom For custom picture settings.
Advanced TV Settings – Video Menu Contrast Adaptive Backlight Adjust the white level in the picture. Low contrast makes pictures look dark. High contrast makes pictures washed out (0~100). Set Adaptive Backlight On or Off Brightness Ambient Light Sensor Adjust the brightness setting (0~100). Select the sensitivity of the ambient light sensor to automatically adjust to light changes in the room (Off / Low / Medium / High).
Advanced TV Settings – Video Menu Crystal Color Dynamic Contrast Noise Reduction Digital NR Game Mode Film Mode Crystal ColorTM produces more vivid and crisp color pictures (Off / Normal / Rich). Dynamic contrast automatically enhances the image for greater picture details (Off / Low / Medium / High). Reduce the noise level (Off / Low / Medium / High). Reduce noise level of digital signals (Off / Low / Medium / High).
Advanced TV Settings – Audio Menu Audio Menu Treble XinemaSoundTM 3D Adjust the treble level to your preference (-12~12). Expansive and immersive, multidimensional surround sound experience. Balance When XinemaSound™ 3D is on, Bass, Treble and Equalizer Settings functions will not be available for adjustment XinemaSoundTM Leveler Delivers smooth, steady volume levels from the quietest sound to the loudest volume with exceptional audio clarity. Bass Adjust the bass level to your preference (-12~12).
Advanced TV Settings – Audio Menu Analog Audio Out Select the type of analog audio output (Fixed / Variable) Equalizer Settings Adjust the equalizer settings (120Hz / 500Hz / 1.5KHz / 5KHz / 10KHz) Reset Audio Mode Reset the audio mode settings to default settings. Channel Menu Channel Mode Select the TV channel input source (Antenna or Cable). Auto Scan The TV is equipped with a channel memory. When you run auto scan, the TV scans for channels with network signals and stores them in memory.
Advanced TV Settings –Setup Menu Setup Menu Time Settings Time Zone Select a location to apply the time zone. Daylight Savings Enable or disable daylight savings time. Menu Language Select the on-screen menu language. CEC Settings CEC allows you to control devices using your TV remote control when the CEC devices are connected via HDMI. CEC Function Enable or disable the CEC function. System Audio Control Enable or disable system audio control (ARC, Audio Return Channel on HDMI-1).
Advanced TV Settings –Setup Menu Power Indicator Turn On or Off the TV power indicator LED To label an input source, perform the following steps: 1 Press Menu Standby Timer Select the TV stand-by timer (10 minutes or OFF). 2 Press up or down to select “Setup”, and then press OK. Sleep Timer 3 Press up or down to select “Name Input”, and then press OK.
Advanced TV Settings –Setup Menu OK. To enter the desired label: 1 Press up or down to select the text box and then press OK. Reset All TV Settings Reset all TV settings to default settings. Reset to Factory Defaults Reset all TV settings to factory default settings. 2 Press up, down, left, or right to select a character, and then press OK. 3 Press up, down, left, or right to select “OK”, and then press OK. 6 Press EXIT to close the menu screen.
Advanced TV Settings – Network Configuration Network Menu Select to display network information such as the IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and Preferred and Alternate DNS Server. IP Settings can be obtained manually or automatically. Wireless Network Connection Select to scan for available wireless networks. Choose your wireless network from list of available networks, and then press OK. When connection is made, the Network Status window for your network is displayed.
Advanced TV Settings – Parental Control Parental Menu 1 Press Menu Parental Control 2 Press up or down to select “Setup”, and then press OK. The Parental Control feature allows you to control and restrict children from viewing or hearing violent scenes by Channel Lock, TV Rating, or Movie Rating. 3 Press up or down to select “Parental Control”, and then press OK. Access Parental Control Menu 4 Enter the 4-digit password.
Advanced TV Settings – Parental Control 2 Press up or down to highlight the channel that you want to block. 3 Press < or > to block or unblock the channel 4 Press BACK to return to the previous screen or press EXIT to close the menu screen Restrict By MPAA Rating Change Password 1 In the Parental Control menu, press up or down to select “Change Password” and then press OK. 2 Enter a new password, and then press OK. 3 Re-enter the new password, and then press OK to complete the password change.
Advanced TV Settings – Support Menu Support Menu System Info TV System – Displays TV information including model and serial numbers, and Ethernet and WLAN MAC addresses. Signal Information – Displays input signal information including source and resolution. Channel Information – Displays channel information including frequency, modulation, and signal quality. Network Status – Displays the type of network and its information including IP Address, Gateway, DNS, etc.
Troubleshooting If your TV fails to work properly, check the following guidelines for possible causes and solutions. Consult with your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Problem No Power Poor or No Sound Poor or No Picture Solution Make sure the power cord is plugged in. The power is off; press Power button to turn on the TV. Try another outlet. Unplug the unit for an hour, and then plug it back in.
Troubleshooting Poor Reception on Some Channels The Remote Control does not work TV Shuts Off No CATV Reception Closed Caption is not activated Check for possible sources of interference. The channel or cable TV broadcast is experiencing problems. Tune to another channel. Make sure that channels are set into memory The network signal is weak. Adjust the antenna to receive a better reception Check for possible sources of interference.
Troubleshooting No Internet Access (Hard Line) Wired Network Check the Ethernet cable. Try unplug and plug again Check home router or network switches, make sure they are turned on On TV menu, choose NETWORK > NETWORK INFORMATION.
Troubleshooting No 3D contents Seeing a split screen is displayed rather than 3D Make sure the source device support 3D format. Contact the manufacturer if you are not sure Make sure the disc or streaming program is 3D encoded Try turn off the TV and source device. Wait for 2 minutes, turn on TV and then the 3D sources device. Insert the 3D disc again Press 3D button on remote, try different 3D formats, e.g.
Specifications JLE55SP4000 55” 1080p, 120Hz, Smart, 3D, BlackSapphire™ E-LED HDTV Display Specification Size Class (Diagonal) Resolution/Aspect Backlit Frame Rate Contrast Ratio 3D 3D Capability 3D Type 3D Glasses Internet Internet Capability Wireless Connectivity Preloaded Internet Apps TV Features Color Enhancement Built-in NTSC/ ATSC/ Clear QAM tuner 55” (54.
Specifications Input / Output Input Antenna in HDMI Component Composite (RCA) VGA/RGB Music port USB Output Optical Digital Audio Out Stereo Audio Out Mechanical Wall Mount Pattern Without Stand (approx.) With Stand (approx.
Supported Resolutions RGB for VESA Standard Mode Resolution Refresh Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical No. Rate Frequency Frequency Sync Sync (Hz) (KHz) (Hz) Polarity Polarity (TTL) (TTL) 640 x 480 1 60 31.460 59.940 N N 640 x 480 2 75 37.500 75.000 N N 720 x 400 3 70 31.460 70.080 N P 800 x 600 4 60 37.870 60.310 P P 800 x 600 5 72 48.070 72.180 P P 800 x 600 6 75 46.870 75.000 P P 1024 x 768 7 60 48.360 60.000 N N 1024 x 768 8 70 56.470 70.060 N N 1024 x 768 9 75 60.020 75.
Supported Resolutions FHD Video Digital Present Modes at HDMI Mode No. 1 2 3 4 5 Resolution 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p Mode No.
Limited Warranty Types of Service On Parts and Labor This Limited Warranty covers units that are purchased as new and in the United States Only. This Product is manufactured, distributed, and warranted by AmTRAN Video Corporation (hereinafter known as “Warrantor”) under brand license by JVC KENWOOD Corporation.
Limited Warranty TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WARRANTOR’S NEGLIGENCE, ALLEGED DAMAGE, OR DEFECTIVE GOODS, WHETHER SUCH DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT, SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST REVENUE OR LOST PROFITS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.