Contents COLOUR TELEVISION INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for buying this JVC colour television. To make sure you understand how to use your new TV, please read this manual thoroughly before you begin. Safety precautions Preparation 1 Confirm which remote control you have ... 2 Insert the batteries into the remote control ... 3 Connecting the aerial and VCR .................. 4 Connecting other devices .......................... 5 Connect the power cord to the AC outlet ... 6 Initial setting ....................
Safety precautions WARNING • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. CAUTION • Operate only from the power source indicated on the rear of the TV. • Avoid damaging the power cord and mains plug. When you unplug the TV, pull it out by the mains plug. Do not pull on the power cord. • Never block or cover the cabinet openings for ventilation. Never install the TV where good ventilation is unattainable.
Preparation 1 Confirm which remote control you have Your TV comes with one of the two remote controls shown below. Functions you can operate differ depending on the type of remote control. POWER MUTING SYSTEM CINEMA COLOUR SOUND SURROUND ECO SENSOR DISPLAY MENU Ι/ΙΙ TV/VIDEO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 -/-- OFF TIMER PICTURE MODE CHANNEL RETURN+ SCAN VOLUME CHANNEL RM-C1016 TV 2 Insert the batteries into the remote control Correctly insert two batteries, observing the , and .
Preparation 3 Connecting the aerial and VCR • Read the manuals provided with the devices. Depending on the device, the connection method may be different from the diagrams. Also the device settings may need to change depending on the connection method. • Turn off all the devices including the TV. • Connecting cables are not supplied. • When connecting monaural audio to the TV, use the L/MONO jack.
Preparation 4 Connecting other devices If you are not connecting any other devices, skip step 4 and perform step 5. • Use the headphones with a stereo mini jack (3.5 mm in diameter). When you connect the headphones, the TV speakers go off. • The OUTPUT terminal outputs the video and sound signals which you are viewing on the TV. You can dub them onto the VCR connected to the OUTPUT terminal. (The OUTPUT terminal cannot output component video signals.
Preparation 6 Initial setting When the TV is first turned on, it enters the initial setting mode, and the JVC logo is displayed. Follow the instructions on the on-screen display to perform the initial settings. 1 Press the Main power button on the TV. The POWER lamp lights. After the JVC logo has been displayed, the TV automatically switches to the language setting mode.
Basic operation • The illustration below is for the remote control RM-C1016 supplied with L83 and W83 series models. Your remote control may not look exactly like the illustrations. POWER MUTING SYSTEM CINEMA COLOUR SOUND SURROUND ECO SENSOR DISPLAY 1 Press the POWER button to turn your TV on. • If your TV does not turn on, press the Main power button on the TV then press the POWER button again.
Remote control buttons and functions ECO SENSOR button COLOUR SYSTEM button You can adjust this TV so that the screen automatically adjusts to the optimum contrast according to the brightness of your room. This function reduces eye strain and the power consumption of this TV. If the picture is not clear or no colour appears, change the current colour system to another colour system. Press this button to select the desired mode. Press this button to select the colour system.
Remote control buttons and functions button DISPLAY button You can select one of the two bilingual sounds in an A2 stereo programme’s bilingual programme. You can continuously display the current channel number or VIDEO mode on the screen. Press this button to select a bilingual sound. Press this button.
Remote control buttons and functions RETURN + button You can set a channel you frequently view to the Return Channel and you can view that channel at any time with one-touch. 2 When you find the programme you want to view, press this button again to stop scanning. To set the channel to the Return Channel: CINEMA SURROUND button 1 Select the channel you want to set to the Return Channel. You can enjoy an enhanced sound for a wider audience by using CINEMA SURROUND function.
Using the TV’s menus This TV has a number of functions you can operate using the menus. To use all your TV’s functions fully, you need to understand how to use the menus. 4 Press the MENU / buttons to change function settings. SYSTEM CINEMA COLOUR SOUND SURROUND DISPLAY button MENU / buttons Example: ECO SENSOR DISPLAY MENU t buttons MENU Ι/ΙΙ TV/VIDEO 1 2 5 MENU 2 AUTO SHUTOFF OFF CHILD LOCK OFF BLUE BACK ON VIDEO-2 SET COMPONENT 3 OFF TIMER 4 Changes the AUTO SHUTOFF setting.
Using the TV’s menus INPUT COMPRESS (16:9) You can view images from VCRs or other devices connected to your TV. This function converts a normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio) into a wide picture (16:9 aspect ratio). Use for pictures with a 16:9 aspect ratio that have been squeezed into a normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio), to restore their original dimensions. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 1” menu, then select “INPUT”.
Using the TV’s menus AUTO SHUTOFF BLUE BACK You can set your TV to turn off if no signals are received for about 15 minutes or longer after the end of a broadcast. You can mute the sound and change the picture into a blue screen while no signals are received by the TV, or when the signals are unstable. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 2” menu, then select “AUTO SHUTOFF”.
Using the TV’s menus VIDEO-2 SET AUTO CH PRESET Set the VIDEO-2 SET correctly according to the video signal input from the external device connected to the VIDEO-2 terminal. If this setting is incorrect, images will not be displayed. You can automatically preset all TV channels that can be received by your TV to channels. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 2” menu, then select “VIDEO-2 SET”.
Using the TV’s menus MANUAL CH PRESET You can manually preset desired TV channels to desired channels. If the picture is not clear: Fine-tune the TV channel. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 3” menu, then select “MANUAL CH PRESET”. 1 Press MENU t to select “FINE”. MENU 3 AUTO CH PRESET MANUAL CH PRESET LANGUAGE ENGLISH SELECT BY OPERATE BY -+ NO B/G SELECT BY PR 1 VL PROGRAM BY -+ EXIT BY FINE BY VOL-+ DISPLAY EXIT BY DISPLAY 2 Press MENU / . The sub-menu is displayed.
Using the TV’s menus SKIP LANGUAGE You can set undesired channels to be skipped. Channels set to be skipped cannot be selected by the CHANNEL m buttons nor the CHANNEL SCAN button. You can select the language for the on-screen display. • Channels to which TV channels have not been preset are automatically set to be skipped. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 3” menu, then select “MANUAL CH PRESET”. 2 Press MENU / . The sub-menu is displayed. 3 Press MENU T to select “SKIP”.
Using the TV’s menus Picture Adjustments AI VOLUME You can adjust the picture as you like. You can prevent the sudden increase or decrease of volume that occurs when changing channels or switching VIDEO modes. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 4” menu. MENU 4 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 5” menu, then select “AI VOLUME”. TINT COLOUR BRIGHT CONT. SHARP SELECT BY OPERATE BY -+ EXIT BY DISPLAY 2 Press MENU T to select an item and press MENU / to adjust it. TINT* COLOUR BRIGHT CONT.
TV buttons and parts Front 3 4 2 1 V L/MONO 8 7 5 6 9 0 R IN (VIDEO-3) 1 2 3 4 5 7 9 0 8 1 2 3 4 5 MENU CHANNEL VOLUME 7 8 9 0 POWER V 1 2 3 4 5 L/MONO IN (VIDEO-3) R EXIT Headphone jack VIDEO-3 terminal MENU button CHANNEL m buttons VOLUME m buttons 6 7 8 9 0 TV/VIDEO button ECO sensor Remote control sensor POWER lamp Main power button 18 LCT1179-001A-H 18 02.7.
TV buttons and parts Rear VIDEO-1 INPUT V COMPONENT (VIDEO-2) INPUT OUTPUT Y /V V L / MONO C B L / MONO L R R 1 CR 2 1 VIDEO-1 INPUT terminal 2 COMPONENT (VIDEO-2) INPUT terminal R 3 4 3 OUTPUT terminal 4 Aerial socket 19 LCT1179-001A-H 19 02.7.
Using the buttons on the TV Basic operation Operating menus • Check to make sure the CHILD LOCK function is set to “OFF”. When the CHILD LOCK function is set to “ON”, the TV cannot be operated using the front control buttons. For details, see “CHILD LOCK” on page 13. You can operate functions in menus using the front control buttons on the TV. 1 Press CHANNEL M to turn the TV on from standby mode. 2 Press MENU y repeatedly to display the menu you want to use. 2 Press CHANNEL M to select a channel.
Troubleshooting If there is no picture or the TV does not operate normally, make sure the problem isn’t due to the reasons indicated below. If the problem persists even after taking the measures indicated, please contact a service technician. Cannot turn the TV on Poor picture • Press the Main power button on the TV. • Connect the power cord to the AC outlet. • Press the COLOUR SYSTEM button to select another colour system. (see page 8.) • Adjust the picture settings. (see page 17.
Specifications TV RF systems B, G Colour systems PAL, SECAM (NTSC 3.58/4.43 in VIDEO mode only) Channel and frequencies VHF low channel (VL), VHF high channel (VH), UHF channel (U) Receives cable channels in mid band, super band and hyper band. External input / output VIDEO-1: VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input VIDEO-2/COMPONENT: VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input, COMPONENT VIDEO (Y/CB/CR) input VIDEO-3: VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input OUTPUT: VIDEO output , AUDIO L/R output Headphone jack: stereo mini jack (3.
Contents COLOUR TELEVISION INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for buying this JVC colour television. To make sure you understand how to use your new TV, please read this manual thoroughly before you begin. Safety precautions Preparation 1 Confirm which remote control you have ... 2 Insert the batteries into the remote control ... 3 Connecting the aerial and VCR .................. 4 Connecting other devices .......................... 5 Connect the power cord to the AC outlet ... 6 Initial setting ....................
Safety precautions WARNING • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. CAUTION • Operate only from the power source indicated on the rear of the TV. • Avoid damaging the power cord and mains plug. When you unplug the TV, pull it out by the mains plug. Do not pull on the power cord. • Never block or cover the cabinet openings for ventilation. Never install the TV where good ventilation is unattainable.
Preparation 1 Confirm which remote control you have Your TV comes with one of the four remote controls shown below. Functions you can operate differ depending on the type of remote control.
Preparation 3 Connecting the aerial and VCR • Read the manuals provided with the devices. Depending on the device, the connection method may be different from the diagrams. Also the device settings may need to change depending on the connection method. • Turn off all the devices including the TV. • Connecting cables are not supplied. • When connecting monaural audio to the TV, use the L/MONO jack.
Preparation 4 Connecting other devices If you are not connecting any other devices, skip step 3 and perform step 4. • Use the headphones with a stereo mini jack (3.5 mm in diameter). When you connect the headphones, the TV speakers go off. • The OUTPUT terminal outputs the video and sound signals which you are viewing on the TV. You can dub them onto the VCR connected to the OUTPUT terminal. (The OUTPUT terminal cannot output component video signals.
Preparation 6 Initial setting When the TV is first turned on, it enters the initial setting mode, and the JVC logo is displayed. Follow the instructions on the on-screen display to perform the initial settings. 1 Press the Main power button on the TV. The POWER lamp lights. After the JVC logo has been displayed, the TV automatically switches to the language setting mode.
Basic operation • The illustration below is for the remote control RM-C1012 supplied with W93B and L93B series models. Your remote control may not look exactly like the illustrations. MUTING POWER BASS SYSTEM CINEMA COLOUR SOUND SURROUND ECO SENSOR DISPLAY 1 Press the POWER button to turn your TV on. • If your TV does not turn on, press the Main power button on the TV then press the POWER button again.
Remote control buttons and functions ECO SENSOR button COLOUR SYSTEM button You can adjust this TV so that the screen automatically adjusts to the optimum contrast according to the brightness of your room. This function reduces eye strain and the power consumption of this TV. If the picture is not clear or no colour appears, change the current colour system to another colour system. Press this button to select the desired mode. DIGITAL ECO SENSOR DISPLAY: The ECO SENSOR function switches on.
Remote control buttons and functions button MUTING button You can select a sound setting for stereo broadcast programmes and bilingual programmes. Press this button to select a sound setting. : Stereo sound : Bilingual I (sub I) sound : Bilingual II (sub II) sound : Monaural sound MONO : Cancels the multi-sound function, and the sound becomes monaural.
Remote control buttons and functions RETURN + button CHANNEL SCAN button You can set a channel you frequently view to the Return Channel and you can view that channel at any time with one-touch. You can quickly view all TV channels programmes that you can view on your TV, and search for the programme you want to view. To set the channel to the Return Channel: 1 Select the channel you want to set to the Return Channel. 2 Press this button and hold until the message “RETURN PLUS PROGRAMMED!” appears.
Using the TV’s menus This TV has a number of functions you can operate using the menus. To use all your TV’s functions fully, you need to understand how to use the menus. 4 Press the MENU / buttons to change function settings. SYSTEM CINEMA COLOUR SOUND SURROUND DISPLAY button MENU / buttons ECO SENSOR DISPLAY Example: Changes the AUTO SHUTOFF setting.
Using the TV’s menus INPUT VNR You can view images from VCRs or other devices connected to your TV. You can reduce picture noise. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 1” menu, then select “INPUT”. MENU 1 TV ON ON 00 INPUT VNR COMPRESS(16:9) PICTURE TILT SELECT BY OPERATE BY -+ 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 1” menu, then select “VNR”. MENU INPUT VNR COMPRESS(16:9) PICTURE TILT SELECT BY OPERATE BY -+ EXIT BY DISPLAY 2 Press MENU / to select “VIDEO1”, “VIDEO-2” or “VIDEO-3”.
Using the TV’s menus AUTO SHUTOFF BLUE BACK You can set your TV to turn off if no signals are received for about 15 minutes or longer after the end of a broadcast. You can mute the sound and change the picture into a blue screen while no signals are received by the TV, or when the signals are unstable. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 2” menu, then select “AUTO SHUTOFF”.
Using the TV’s menus VIDEO-2 SET Picture Adjustments Set the VIDEO-2 SET correctly according to the video signal input from the external device connected to the VIDEO-2 terminal. If this setting is incorrect, images will not be displayed. You can adjust the picture as you like. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 2” menu, then select “VIDEO-2 SET”. MENU 2 AUTO SHUTOFF ON CHILD LOCK ON BLUE BACK ON VIDEO-2 SET COMPONENT 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 4” menu. MENU 4 TINT COLOUR BRIGHT CONT.
Using the TV’s menus AI VOLUME AUTO CH PRESET You can prevent the sudden increase or decrease of volume that occurs when changing channels or switching VIDEO modes. You can automatically preset all TV channels that can be received by your TV to channels. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 5” menu, then select “AI VOLUME”. MENU BASS TREBLE BALANCE AI VOLUME SELECT BY OPERATE BY -+ 5 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 3” menu, then select “AUTO CH PRESET”.
Using the TV’s menus MANUAL CH PRESET You can manually preset desired TV channels to desired channels. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 3” menu, then select “MANUAL CH PRESET”. MANUAL FINE SKIP SOUND SYSTEM EXIT NO B/G 2 Hold VOLUME m down to fine-tune the TV channel so that the best image is displayed on screen. EXIT BY DISPLAY 2 Press MENU / . The sub-menu is displayed. MANUAL FINE SKIP SOUND SYSTEM EXIT 1 Press MENU t to select “FINE”.
Using the TV’s menus SKIP LANGUAGE You can set undesired channels to be skipped. Channels set to be skipped cannot be selected by the CHANNEL m buttons nor the CHANNEL SCAN button. You can select the language for the on-screen display. • Channels to which TV channels have not been preset are automatically set to be skipped. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 3” menu, then select “MANUAL CH PRESET”. 2 Press MENU / . The sub-menu is displayed. 3 Press MENU T to select “SKIP”.
Attaching the Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit The Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit is packaged together with the TV. Before you use the TV, mount the Twin Port Bass Blaster unit correctly on the TV. Note: • The BASS functions do not work unless the Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit is connected correctly to the TV. For details on the BASS functions, see page 9. CAUTION: • The Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit is just placed on top of the TV and is not held in place by a screw.
TV buttons and parts Front 3 4 2 1 V L/MONO 8 7 5 6 9 0 R IN (VIDEO-3) 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 MENU CHANNEL VOLUME 7 8 9 0 POWER V 1 2 3 4 5 L/MONO IN (VIDEO-3) R EXIT Headphone jack VIDEO-3 terminal MENU button CHANNEL m buttons VOLUME m buttons 6 7 8 9 0 TV/VIDEO button ECO sensor Remote control sensor POWER lamp Main power button 19 LCT1173-29W93-E7 19 02.7.
TV buttons and parts Rear VIDEO-1 INPUT V COMPONENT (VIDEO-2) INPUT OUTPUT Y /V V L / MONO C B L / MONO L R R 1 CR 2 1 VIDEO-1 INPUT terminal 2 COMPONENT (VIDEO-2) INPUT terminal R 3 4 3 OUTPUT terminal 4 Aerial socket 20 LCT1173-29W93-E7 20 02.7.
Using the buttons on the TV Basic operation Operating menus • Check to make sure the CHILD LOCK function is set to “OFF”. When the CHILD LOCK function is set to “ON”, the TV cannot be operated using the front control buttons. For details, see “CHILD LOCK” on page 13. You can operate functions in menus using the front control buttons on the TV. 1 Press CHANNEL M to turn the TV on from standby mode. 2 Press MENU y repeatedly to display the menu you want to use. 2 Press CHANNEL M to select a channel.
Troubleshooting If there is no picture or the TV does not operate normally, make sure the problem isn’t due to the reasons indicated below. If the problem persists even after taking the measures indicated, please contact a service technician. Cannot turn the TV on Poor picture • Press the Main power button on the TV. • Connect the power cord to the AC outlet. • Press the COLOUR SYSTEM button to select another colour system. (see page 8.) • Adjust the picture settings. (see page 14.
Specifications TV RF systems B, G, I, D, K, K1, M Colour systems PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58 MHz/NTSC 4.43 MHz Channel and frequencies VHF low channel (VL), VHF high channel (VH), UHF channel (U) Receives cable channels in mid band, super band and hyper band. External input / output VIDEO-1: VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input VIDEO-2/COMPONENT: VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input, COMPONENT VIDEO (Y/CB/CR) input VIDEO-3: VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input OUTPUT: VIDEO output , AUDIO L/R output Headphone jack: stereo mini jack (3.
LCT1173-29W93-E7_cover 2 02.7.