Español Français English LCD Television Built-in BD Player Users Guide LT-42BD30 LT-42B300 42” class (42” Diagonal) HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION As an “ENERGY STAR®” partner, JVC has determined that this product or product model meets the “ENERGY STAR®” guidelines for energy efficiency. This JVC Television is factory set to “Home” mode, which is optimized for normal home viewing. This setting reduces power consumption to help the environment and to comply with ENERGY STAR® qualifi cation.
Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
English This apparatus should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided. Make sure to leave a space of 4 inches (10cm) or more around this apparatus. Disconnect the mains plug to shut off when find trouble or not in use. The mains plug shall remain readily operable. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
INTRODUCTION Symbols Used in this Manual The following is the description for the symbols used in this manual. Description refers to: TV FUNCTIONS TV : Analog TV operation DTV : Digital TV operation BLURAY FUNCTIONS BD DVD CD • If neither symbol appears under the function heading, operation is applicable to both. : Playback of BD-video : Playback of DVD-video : Playback of audio CD • If none of symbol appears under the function heading, operation is applicable to all.
English INTRODUCTION Features TV OPTIONAL SETTING OPERATING BLU-RAY BLU-RAY SETTING TROUBLESHOOTING Accessing from [AUDIO] button INFORMATION During playback • Choices for Audio Language and Stereo Sound Function - Select your desired languages or stereo sound function when different options are available on your disc. WATCHING TV • Dolby Digital Sound - Enjoy Dolby Digital multi-channel surround sound when you connect the unit to your Dolby Digital decoder.
INTRODUCTION Contents Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Trademark Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 INTRODUCTION Symbols Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Attaching the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
English PLAY EJECT 4 VOLUM SETUP 5 6 CHANN 7 Terminals S VIDEO VIDEO 13 L AUDIO R VIDEO 2 14 USB 16 17 18 15 HDMI 2 19 20 21 22 23 25 Note for USB terminal: • User should not connect any devices to the USB terminal such as digital camera, keyboard, mouse, etc. (because these will not work). 13. S-Video / Video / Audio Input jack for VIDEO 2 (p. 12) S-Video, RCA video, RCA audio cable connection from an external device. 14. USB terminal (p.
INTRODUCTION Remote Control Function 1. 1 2 18 19 3 20 21 4 5 6 7 24 8 25 9 26 27 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 8 EN 22 23 11 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 INPUT SELECT (p. 17) Press to access connected external devices like a BD/DVD recorder. 2. MUTE (p. 16) Press to turn the sound on and off. 3. Number buttons (p. 16) • Press to select channels. • Press to select chapter, title (BD/DVD), or track (CD) directly. - (hyphen) • Press to shift the subchannel from the main channel. 4.
English OPTIONAL SETTING OPERATING BLU-RAY BLU-RAY SETTING TROUBLESHOOTING Install the batteries (AA x 2) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. WATCHING TV Installing the Batteries PREPARATION 21. SOUND MODE (p. 24) Press to select the desired sound mode setting. 22. SLEEP (p. 16) Press to activate the sleep timer. 23. CH RETURN (p. 16) Press to return to previously viewed channel. 24. SCREEN MODE (p.
PREPARATION No supplied cables are used in this connection: Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. High Speed HDMI cable (also known as HDMI category 2 cable) is recommended for the better compatibility. Before you connect... Be sure your antenna or other device is connected properly before plugging in the AC power cord. Antenna Connection Connect the RF coaxial cable on your home outlet to the antenna input jack of this unit. e.g.
English INTRODUCTION No supplied cables are used in this connection: Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. High Speed HDMI cable (also known as HDMI category 2 cable) is recommended for the better compatibility. PREPARATION External Device Connection [HDMI Connection] WATCHING TV HDMI connection offers the highest picture quality. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) transports high definition video and multi-channel digital audio through a single cable.
PREPARATION No supplied cables are used in this connection: Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. [Component video Connection] RCA component video connection offers better picture quality for video devices connected to the unit. If you connect to the unit’s Component video Input jack, connect RCA audio cables to the Audio L/R jacks below the Component video connector. RCA component video cable e.g.
English INTRODUCTION No supplied cables are used in this connection: Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. PREPARATION [Audio Output Connection] Digital (for digital broadcasting only) If you connect this unit to an external digital audio device, you can enjoy multi-channel audio like 5.1ch digital broadcasting sound. Use a digital audio coaxial cable to connect the unit to external digital audio devices. During BD or DVD playback, you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound.
PREPARATION Supplied accessories used in this connection are as follows: • cable management tie x 1 • AC power cord x 1 Cable Management [USB Flash Memory] This unit offers easy playback JPEG pictures and MP3 musics. Insert the USB flash memory to the USB terminal shown as below. For more details, refer to “JPEG/MP3 Playback” on page 34. Attach the supplied cable management tie first into the holes on the lower side of the rear of this unit shown as below.
English INTRODUCTION These operations are accessible by remote control. Some may also be accessible by controls on the main unit. TV Functions This section will guide you through the unit’s initial setting which includes selecting a language for your on-screen menu and autoscan, which automatically scans and memorizes viewable channels. 4 Use [Cursor s/ B] to select the desired location setting, then press [ENTER].
WATCHING TV Channel Selection Volume Adjustment Select channels by using [CHANNEL - / +] or [the Number buttons]. This section describes how to adjust the volume. The mute function, which turns the sound off and on, is also described. • To select the memorized channels, use [CHANNEL - / +] or [the Number buttons]. • To select the non-memorized channels, use [the Number buttons]. Use [VOLUME - / +] to adjust the audio volume.
English Switching Audio Mode You can pause the image shown on the TV screen. This section describes how to switch the audio in the analog mode and how to switch the audio language in the digital mode. INTRODUCTION Still Mode TV Still 11 SAP / STEREO WATCHING TV • The sound output will not be paused. • If no signal is detected or protected signal is received during still mode, the image remains paused and the sound output will be muted. • The still function will be released after 5 minutes.
WATCHING TV TV Screen Information You can display the currently selected channel or other information such as the audio mode on the TV screen. DTV TV In the analog mode, the current channel number and the audio mode are displayed. In the digital mode, the detailed broadcasting information for the current channel such as program title, program guides are displayed. Press [INFO] to display the details of the currently selected program. Press [INFO].
English INTRODUCTION TV Screen Display Mode 4 types of display modes can be selected when the broadcasting station is sending 4:3 or 16:9 video signal. And 3 types of display modes can be selected for PC input signal. For 4:3 video signal PREPARATION Press [SCREEN MODE] repeatedly to switch the TV aspect ratio. For 16:9 video signal Wide Cinema Sidebar Display a 4:3 picture at its original size. Sidebars appear on both edges of the screen.
OPTIONAL SETTING Main Menu Autoscan This section describes the overview of the main menu displayed when you press [SETUP]. For more details, see the reference page for each item. The main menu consists of the function setting items below. If you switch wires (e.g., between antenna and CATV) or if you move the unit to a different area after the initial setting, or if you restore the DTV channel you deleted, you will need to perform autoscan.
English INTRODUCTION Manual Register The channels selected here can be skipped when selecting the channels using [CHANNEL - / +]. Those channels can still be selected with [the Number buttons]. This function lets you add the channels that were not added by the autoscan due to the receptible condition at the initial setting. 1 Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. 1 Press [SETUP] to display the main menu.
OPTIONAL SETTING Antenna Confirmation Language Selection You can choose English, Spanish, or French as your on-screen language. DTV This function lets you check the digital signal strength of each channel. 1 Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. 1 Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. 2 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “CHANNEL”, then press 2 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “LANGUAGE”, then press [ENTER]. [ENTER].
English INTRODUCTION Picture Adjustment You can adjust brightness, contrast, color, tint, sharpness and color temperature. Before you begin: You must set ”Home” in ”Location”. Refer to page 33. 1 Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. PREPARATION Otherwise, the settings you adjusted will not be memorized after you turn off the unit. Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Color Temperature Use [Cursor K / L] to select the desired setting, then use [Cursor s / B] to adjust.
OPTIONAL SETTING Sound Adjustment You can adjust the sound mode, equalizer and some other sound functions. Use [Cursor K / L] to select the desired option, then press [ENTER]. PICTURE Before you begin: You must set ”Home” in ”Location”. Refer to page 33. Virtual V u Surround r d Sound d This selects the modes for more spatial or surround sound reproduction SOUND or Otherwise, the settings you adjusted will not be memorized after you turn off the unit.
English INTRODUCTION Closed Caption A. Caption Service You can view closed captioning (CC) for TV programs, movies and news. Closed caption refers to text of dialogue or descriptions displayed onscreen. 4 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “Caption Service”, then press [ENTER]. PICTURE SOUND or CHANNEL PREPARATION 1 Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Closed Caption C C n Caption Service Off Digital Caption Service Off Caption Style DETAIL LANGUAGE BLU-RAY [ENTER].
OPTIONAL SETTING B. Digital Caption Service C. Caption Style DTV DTV In addition to the basic closed caption described on page 25, DTV has its own closed caption called digital caption service. Use this menu to change the settings for digital caption service. You can change the caption style such as font, color or size, etc. 4 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “Digital Caption Service”, 4 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “Caption Style”, then press then press [ENTER]. PICTURE SOUND or CHANNEL [ENTER].
English INTRODUCTION Font Style Edge Color Closed Captioning font style can be changed as below. PICTURE SOUND Caption Style pt yle Closed Caption Edge color of the displayed caption can be switched as below.
OPTIONAL SETTING Child Lock Child lock reads the ratings for programs, then denies access to the programs which exceed the rating level you set. With this function, you can block certain programs inappropriate for children and any channels or external input modes can be invisible. 1 Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. See the following description for setting each item.
English INTRODUCTION A. Channel Lock B. MPAA Rating MPAA Rating is the rating system created by MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America). 5 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “Channel Lock”, then press 5 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “MPAA Rating”, then press [ENTER]. PICTURE SOUND or [ENTER].
OPTIONAL SETTING C. TV Rating 5 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “TV Rating”, then press Rating [ENTER].
English INTRODUCTION D. New Password Although the default code (0000) is supplied with the unit, you can set your own PIN Code. PREPARATION 5 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “New Password”, then press [ENTER].
OPTIONAL SETTING PC Settings This function lets you adjust the PC screen position during PC input through the HDMI 1 Input jack. 1 Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. 5 Adjust the setting. Position Reset Use [Cursor K / L] to select “Reset”, then press [ENTER]. 2 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “DETAIL”, then press PICTURE SOUND [ENTER].
English When you select ”Retail”, the power consumption may possibly exceed the limited requirement of the ENERGY STAR® qualification. 1 Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. 1 Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. 2 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “DETAIL”, then press 2 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “DETAIL”, then press [ENTER]. [ENTER]. WATCHING TV PICTURE PICTURE SOUND SOUND or PREPARATION Location You can set whether the power consumption is saved or not.
OPTIONAL SETTING Current Software Info JPEG/MP3 Playback This function shows what version of the software currently used. This unit can play JPEG and MP3 files. Use the USB flash memory contains those files. 1 Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. 1 Insert the USB flash memory to the USB terminal of this unit.
English INTRODUCTION [Music] Use [Cursor K / L] to select the desired file, and then press [ENTER] or [Cursor B ]. Use [Cursor K / L] to select the desired file, and then press [ENTER] or [Cursor B ].
OPERATING BLU-RAY BLU-RAY Functions Playable Media Media Type BD-video DVD-video DVD-RW DVD-R audio CD CD-RW CD-R Logo Recorded Signal DTS-CD - MPEG2, MPEG-4 AVC, SMTPE VC-1 MPEG2 Media Size CD-DA digital audio 5 inches (12 cm) Unplayable Media NEVER play back the following discs. Otherwise, malfunction may result! 3 inches (8 cm) disc, BD with region codes other than A, BD-RE (Ver. 1.0), BD-R (Ver. 1.
English INTRODUCTION These operations are accessible by remote control. Some may also be accessible by controls on the main unit. Playback 1 Press [POWER] to turn on the unit. Using the Title Menu, Disc Menu / Pop-up Menu BD DVD Many of BD-video and DVD-video discs contain title menu (BD-video / DVDvideo), disc menu (DVD-video) or pop-up menu (BD-video) which guides you through the available functions in the disc. The contents of the menus may differ depending on the discs.
OPERATING BLU-RAY Resume Playback Slow Forward DVD BD BD 1 Press [STOP C] during playback. DVD 1 During playback, press [PAUSE F], then press [FWD D]. Resume ON 1 Press ‘PLAY’ to play from here. To play from the beginning, press ‘STOP’ first and then ‘PLAY’. • Every time you press [FWD D], playback speed will change. • Resume message will appear on the TV screen. 2 Press [PLAY B] to return to normal playback. 2 Press [PLAY B].
English Repeats playback particular chapter, title or track during playback. You can also repeat playback between A and B on a disc. Off Rapid Playback BD DVD This function plays back approximately at 1.3 times the normal playback while keeping the sound output. This function is available only on discs recorded in the Dolby Digital format. 1 During playback, press [MODE] repeatedly until “ PREPARATION 1 During playback, press [REPEAT]. INTRODUCTION Repeat Playback ” appears.
OPERATING BLU-RAY Note: • During the random playback, press [STOP C] once to set the resume point, and then press [PLAY B] to resume random playback from where [STOP C] was pressed (audio CD). • To repeat the current track in the random mode, follow the steps 1 and 2 in “Repeat Playback” on page 39 and select “ Track”. • To repeat the entire random selections, follow the steps 1 and 2 in “Repeat Playback” on page 39 and select “ All”. • Playback from a desired track is not available during random playback.
English By using [SEARCH MODE], you can select the following search modes. BD DVD Chapter Search /12 Title Search Note: • For BD/DVD, chapter search cannot be performed in the stop mode. For BD, it also cannot be performed when the unit has kept the resume information. • The total number of chapters / titles / tracks in your disc; with less than 10 chapters / titles / tracks, press the chapter / title / track number directly.
OPERATING BLU-RAY Marker Search This feature allows you to assign a specific point on a disc to be called back later. BD Direct Search Using [SKIP H / G] 1 During playback, press [SKIP H / G] repeatedly DVD until a desired chapter, title or track will be selected. To set a marker 1 During playback, press [SEARCH MODE] repeatedly current chapter/track ( ) (TR) until “ MKR “ appears. e.g.) BD MKR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AC 2 Use [Cursor s / B] to select an available marker within 30 seconds.
English INTRODUCTION On-screen Display You can check the information about the current disc by pressing [INFO] on the remote control. 1 During playback, press [INFO] repeatedly until PREPARATION your desired screen display mode appears.
OPERATING BLU-RAY Special Settings Subtitle Language 3 Press [SUBTITLE] to exit. This unit allows you to select a subtitle language (if available) during BD/ DVD playback. Note: BD • To cancel the subtitle, select “Off” at step 2. • Using [Cursor s / B] can also be switched between current subtitle setting and “Off”. • If your language is not shown after pressing [Cursor K / L] several times, the disc may not have that language.
English INTRODUCTION Audio Soundtrack Some BD and DVD contain multiple audio streams. Those are often in different audio languages or audio formats. For BD, available audio varies depending on “BD Audio Mode” setting. Refer to page 44 for more information. PREPARATION CD BD 1 During playback, press [AUDIO] repeatedly to display “Primary” or “Secondary”. Primary 1 During playback, press [AUDIO] repeatedly until the desired sound mode appears.
OPERATING BLU-RAY Camera Angles BD Virtual Surround You can enjoy virtual surround on your 2 channel stereo system. DVD Some BD/DVD may contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from various angles. You can change the camera angle if “ ” appears on the screen. 1 During playback, press [ANGLE] repeatedly until “ 1 During playback, press [MODE] repeatedly until “ ” appears. Off “ appears. 1/3 2 Use [Cursor K/ L] to select the sound level. • angles can be varied on the displayed number.
English INTRODUCTION B LU-RAY SETTING Settings are only effective when the unit is in BLU-RAY mode and any discs should not be played back. Blu-ray Setup Menu 4 Use [Cursor K/ L] to select “ “, then press [ENTER]. PREPARATION You can change the desired language when playing back the disc. Before you begin: You cannot start Blu-ray setup if the unit is in TV mode. To go to the Blu-ray mode, press [PLAY B]. If the disc remains in this unit, press [STOP C] to stop the disc playback.
BLU-RAY SETTING Note: Progressive Mode • To change the on-screen language, call up “Language” from the main menu and set the desired language. Refer to “Language Selection” on page 22. *1 • Language options are not available with some discs. • If “Other” is selected in “Audio”, “Subtitle” or “Disc Menu”, press 4-digit number to enter the code for the desired language. Refer to “Language Code List” on page 52. • Only the languages supported by the disc can be selected.
English INTRODUCTION Blu-ray Audio Setting Choose the appropriate audio settings for your equipment. It only affects during the playback of BD/DVD. 3 Follow steps 1-2 on page 47, then use [Cursor K/ L] to ”, then press [ENTER]. Down Sampling (Default: On) This function is available only on digital outputting of a disc recorded in 96kHz. Custom Audio Language or Video Audio BD Audio Mode Parental Digital Out Others Down Sampling On DRC Auto ”, then press [ENTER].
BLU-RAY SETTING Parental Setting Parental setting prevents your children from viewing inappropriate materials. (password protected.) Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set. [Cursor K / L] to select the desired item, then press 3 Follow steps 1-2 on page 47, then use [Cursor K/ L] to 6 Use [ENTER]. select “ ”, then press [ENTER].
English INTRODUCTION To change the Password Use [Cursor / press [ENTER]. ] to select “Password Change”, then 5 Use [Cursor K/ L] to select the desired item, then press [ENTER]. Angle Icon (Default: On) Parental or BD Rating Level All DVD Rating Level All Password Change You can set whether to display the angle icon or not during BD/DVD playback. PREPARATION 6 Follow stepsK1-2Lon page 47 and 3-5 on page 50.
BLU-RAY SETTING Reset to the Default Setting You can reset all the settings except for the parental setting and on-screen menu language or clear the saved BD-ROM data. 3 Follow steps 1-2 on page 47, then use [Cursor K/ L] to select “ ”, then press [ENTER]. Initialize or Setup Erase Saved BD ROM Data 4 Use [Cursor K/ L] to select desired item, then press [ENTER]. Initialize or Setup Erase Saved BD ROM Data Setup (Default: No) Select “Yes” to reset the setup menu to the default.
English INTRODUCTION TROUBLESHOOTING FAQ Question How come there is no image from the connected external devices? Whenever I entered channel number, it changes automatically. My disc cannot be played back. Is there any way I can play my disc? How can I set the clock ? INFORMATION Why are captions not displayed entirely? Or, captions are delayed behind the dialogue. OPTIONAL SETTING OPERATING BLU-RAY BLU-RAY SETTING TROUBLESHOOTING Why I cannot watch some TV programs.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Guide If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this manual, check the following chart and all connections once before calling for service. Symptom No power You cannot turn off the unit immediately. Control button does not work. Power is ON but no screen image. No picture or sound T V No color Remedy • Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in.
English INTRODUCTION Symptom You switch to a different input and the screen size changes. • Interference from buildings or weather conditions may cause captioning to be incomplete. • Broadcasting station may shorten the program to insert advertisement. The closed caption decoder cannot read the information of the shortened program. OPTIONAL SETTING OPERATING BLU-RAY BLU-RAY SETTING TROUBLESHOOTING T Captions are displayed as a V white box.
INFORMATION Glossary ATSC DTS (Digital Theater System) Password / PIN Code Acronym that stands for Advanced Television Systems Committee and the name of the digital broadcasting standards. DTS is a multi-channel surround sound system. By connecting to DTS decoder, you can enjoy movie dynamic and realistic sound like movie theater. DTS surround sound technologies were developed by DTS, Inc. A stored 4-digit number that allows access to parental control features.
English INTRODUCTION Cable Channel Designations If you subscribe to cable TV, the channels are displayed as 1-135. Cable companies often designate channels with letters or letter-number combinations. Please check with your local cable company. The following is a chart of common cable channel designations.
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