LT-42DG8BJ LT-37DG8BJ LT-32DG8BJ WIDE LCD PANEL TV INSTRUCTIONS For users in the UK : If you have any problems setting up your new TV, please call the Helpline on 0870 330 5000. For users in the Republic of Ireland : If you have any problems setting up your new TV, please call the Helpline on 1890-582500.
Dear Customer, This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety. European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited is: JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH Postfach 10 05 52 61145 Friedberg Germany Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment [European Union] This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life.
Expanding the world of beautiful images Enjoy rich multi-media with JVC Digital terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T) Digital channels Analogue terrestrial broadcasting (VHF / UHF) and analogue cable TV Analogue channels Contents DVB-T / VHF / UHF broadcasting First things first! Warning ············································ 3 Video camera VCR DVD player DVD recorder Audio components Getting started Names of all the parts ······················ 5 Basic connections ····················
First things first! Warning Please follow all the guidelines below Follow this manual regarding setup! Do not allow the TV to fall! On disposal of the TV! Never place anything on the TV! Connect only to a 220-240V, 50Hz AC outlet. Do not rest your elbows on, or allow children to hang from the TV. There is a risk that the TV will fall and cause injuries. Follow the instruction in “Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment” (P. i). Placing liquids, naked flames, cloths, paper, etc.
Getting started Names of all the parts Mute Switch between “VCR / TV / DVD” Volume (P. 25) Change channel / volume, turn on from standby (P. 17) Change the channel / page (P. 17) Switch digital / analogue channels Remote control sensor Power lamp View teletext (P. 21) Change the channel / page Check accessories Watch video, etc. (P. 25) To menu (P. 33) Select and confirm settings in menus To the previous screen Volume Insert the batteries Use two “AA/R6” dry cell batteries.
Basic connections Please read the user manuals of each device carefully before setup. It is necessary to connect an aerial to watch TV. Connect with other devices “Connecting external devices” (P. 9) Connect the aerial Connect a VCR / DVD recorder AERIAL AERIAL IMPORTANT! PREPARE EXT-1 EXT-2 USE VCR / DVD recorder After all the connections have been made, insert the plug into an AC outlet. When using an aerial which needs external power “Power supply for the indoor aerial” (P.
Connecting external devices VCR / DVD / other devices EXT-1 Watching videos You can connect many different devices to the rear panel of the TV. Please read the user manuals of each device before setting up. (Connecting cables are not supplied with this TV.) Output Input · Composite signal · Composite signal / · Sound L / R RGB · Sound L / R : signal direction Connect “DVI” devices (P. 54) “T-V LINK” (P.
Initial settings 1 Register digital / analogue channels on TV. These channels can be edited later. (In this manual, digital terrestrial broadcasting is indicated as digital channels, analogue terrestrial broadcasting and analogue cable TV as analogue channels.) Begin The remote control doesn’t work Shown only when powering on for the first time. The power button on the unit can also be used.
Initial settings 3 Confirm the language (continued) When change a language select Language for on-screen analogue channel displays and menus (excluding the DTV menu) LANGUAGE When not using analogue channels Check the following points Is the TV connected correctly to the aerial? Change the direction of the indoor aerial. Is there a digital channels transmission tower nearby? Turn “ATTENUATOR” to “ON” (P. 34), since the radio waves are too strong.
Let’s try it out Enjoying your new TV! View channel information Select a channel Listen to the radio PAGE 25 PAGE Watching videos / DVDs IMPORTANT! Watching digital channels Watch high quality video (S-VIDEO) Name connected devices Dub videos Display the current time Using the PR list 33 PAGE Personal preferences USE Adjust the picture Adjust the sound Viewing teletext Enlarge the text Bookmark your favourite pages Reveal hidden pages 15 15-16 Using EPG View the p
Watching digital channels Mute 1 Set to “TV” 2 Power on To soften the picture for daily use, change the setting in “PICTURE MODE” “PICTURE MODE” (P. 34) Note Symbols Name of station 1 Channel Clock Programme Domestic news World news Economic information Sport news flash Channel information More information Symbols description 5 Select a channel Red : Poor : TV programme Yellow Green : Acceptable : Excellent : Pay-TV channel : Radio programme : Subtitles are available (P. 29).
Using EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) You can find a digital channel programme from an eight-day programme guide, check its information, and make a reservation. 1 Switch TV / RADIO 2 Display EPG or Genre : TV : Radio 14:00 Electronic Programme Guide 05/05/2006 05/05 06/05 07/05 08/05 09/05 10/05 11/05 12/05 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Viewing teletext 1 Switch digital / analogue channels When watching analogue channels Hold the current page HOLD (Analogue channels) 2 TV When watching analogue channels Enter a teletext page Move up or down a page up TEXT Reveal hidden pages Operate according to the screen indications TEXT Release Press “ ” again Display hidden information (answers to quizzes, etc.
Watching analogue channels Mute 1 Set to “TV” 2 Power on The green power lamp on the TV lights.
Watching videos / DVDs 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Select the “EXT-2” 1 select EXT MODE AV EXT-1 EXT-2 EXT-3 HDMI1 HDMI2 DTV Switch to S-VIDEO input 2 watch S-IN Operate the connected device and play a video DVD players TV TV DTV DTV (yellow) Switch between component and composite input 1 Select the “EXT-3” EXT SETTING V Select a channel (VCR mode) ID LIST Select a chapter (DVD mode) Some models of JVC devices cannot be operated with this remote control.
Using timer-record DTV original function and setting, such as a recorder-linked timer-record setting, can be selected from the DTV menu.
Useful functions 1 select Subtitle Selection ON OFF : For “3D CINEMA SOUND” ON OFF ON By default, the language set in “Subtitle Language” (P. 39) is automatically selected. When not broadcast in that language, another broadcast language is automatically selected. When no subtitles are broadcasted, “No Subtitles” is displayed.
Useful functions 1 Display the menu 1 Select “FEATURES” 1 select MENU PICTURE SOUND FEATURES SET UP DTV Set a time for the TV to turn itself off SLEEP TIMER 2 next 2 next SLEEP TIMER 1 select a time in minutes OFF 3 FEATURES SLEEP TIMER CHILD LOCK BLUE BACK FAVORITE SETTING APPEARANCE ON 1 TYPE A Stop children from watching specific channels 4 5 SLEEP TIMER CHILD LOCK BLUE BACK FAVORITE SETTING APPEARANCE select “CHILD LOCK” ON TYPE A 1 enter an “ID NO.
Just the way you like it Customising your TV 1 Menu MENU Select a menu PICTURE SOUND FEATURES SET UP DTV 1 select 2 next To the previous screen 2 set When adjusting with the sliding-bar When selecting from presets 1 adjust 2 set 1 select STANDARD STANDARD The item will change. BRIGHT-2 Brightness (Darker Brighter) SHARP Sharpness (Softer Sharper) COLOUR Colour (Lighter Deeper) HUE (NTSC only) Tint (Reddish Greenish) COLOUR TEMP.
Using DTV menu Digital channels original function and setting can be selected from the DTV menu. 1 Menu Item Switch to digital channels Adjustments / Configurations Timer Reserve a programme to record / watch (P. 27) Edit / Delete / Lock registered digital channels or add them to favourites. (P.
Advanced picture adjustment By default, the TV automatically adjusts itself for the best picture. 2 Select “PICTURE” To reduce noise 1 select PICTURE STANDARD COOL 2 next Exit Select an item 1 select FEATURES DIGITAL VNR DigiPure MOVIE THEATRE COLOUR MANAGEMENT PICTURE MANAGEMENT COLOUR SYSTEM 4:3 AUTO ASPECT OFF ON AUTO ON ON E.g.
DTV configuration Available for favourite channel selection and changing PIN code, etc.
DTV setup Available for setting power supply for the aerial, and upgrading the tuner software, etc. 3 Select “DTV” Only when the Dolby Digital signal is received Please read ““Dolby Digital” output from the “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” terminal” (P. 56) before setting. You can upgrade the tuner software as newer versions become available. Normally set to “Auto”.
DTV installation Available for registration of digital channels, checking of digital channels signal, and initialisation of all digital channels settings.
Editing digital channels Edit the channels registered with “Automatic” in “Initial settings” (P. 12). 1 Switch TV / RADIO 2 Change the name 14:00 05/05/2006 TV 1. BBC ONE Edit PR List 1 select 2. BBC TWO 3. ITV1 3. ITV1 Name 4. Channel 4 4. Nelonen BBC ONE 5. five 5. five Edit a channel name Name Display the menu 6. ITV2 6. ITV2 7. BBC THREE 8. BBC FOUR Name Number Lock Delete Favourites 2 next 7. BBC THREE Number 14:00 05/05/2006 TV 1. BBC ONE 14:00 05/05/2006 TV 1.
Editing analogue channels Edit the channels registered with “AUTO PROGRAM” in “Initial settings” (P. 13). When coming from “Initial settings” (P. 13), skip to @.
When you have trouble Troubleshooting Problem Analogue channels Severe noise or snow Not displayed (black screen) 49-50 Hold down “ ” and “ ” on the TV simultaneously for three or more seconds to restart. – Some functions do not display on menu It is not a malfunction. Some functions in the menu will not be displayed depending on the situation.
Troubleshooting Problem No picture, no sound Use the cable marked with HDMI logo. 34 Some functions do not work It is not a malfunction. Some functions in the menu do not display depending on the situation. – No picture, no sound Some digital channels cannot be watched on this TV.
“CH/CC” List Technical information To use the INSERT function (P. 48), find the CH/CC number corresponding to the TV’s channel number from this table. If you want to know a particular TV channel’s channel menu, look in TV listings magazines or contact the broadcaster. When the Country setting is United Kingdom, the CC number channels and channels from CH02 to CH12 cannot be received.
Technical information (continued) “Dolby Digital” output from the “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” terminal Some digital channels are broadcasted with “Dolby Digital” signals. In these cases, “Dolby Digital” signals can be output from the “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” terminal. 1. Connect an audio system with a “Dolby Digital” decoder. (P. 10) 2. Change the “Digital Audio Output” setting from “PCM” to “Dolby Digital”. (P. 41) When changing the setting, the message “Dolby Digital selected! No analogue audio available.
Technical information (continued) Specifications Main unit Updating the PR list (Digital channel only) The TV will run the reception test (for digital channel) at midnight (3AM) on a daily basis. If the TV detects channels that became receivable or if the TV was not able to receive a certain channel, a message about updating the PR list will be displayed when the TV is turned on. The reception test will only operate when the TV is in standby. It will not operate when the TV is turned on.