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1. Lamp Usage The front panel lights can also be used to show how many hours the projection lamp has been in use It is important to keep track of the lamp usage hours so you can order a replacement before the life cycle of the current lamp ends To check the projection lamp usage time press and hold the Menu and VoLUME buttons on the remote control With these buttons held press the Power button The LED lights will begin to flash These flashes will display the time the lamp has been used For example a EERE EERE SP EEEE EEEE 1 Off one second 9 Off one second 9 Off one second AJI EHE AIII EEHEHE EEHEEHE 9 Off one second 3 Off one second 9 Off five seconds This display means the lamp has been used for 1999 hours and 30 minutes 1 9 9 9 3 0 64 JVC Limited Warranty JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period shown belo
2. a2 PREVIOUS SET CLOCK SUPER BASS HIGH MID LOW ON OFF TIMER TV SPEAKER ON OFF B NEXT PAGE NEXT PAGE Eg SELECT BYag EXIT BY l gt a Eu OPERATE BY ar EXIT CLOCK TIMERS INITIAL SETUP 26 Onscreen Menus INITIAL SETUP Z INITIAL SETUP a E me tH a ee Ye LANGUAGE ENG FRE SPA AUTO TUNER SETUP CLOSED CAPTION ANTENNA INPUT A INPUT B VERTICAL POSITION CHANNEL SUMMARY DSD ON OFF V CHIP SET LOCK CODE NEXT PAGE NEXT PAGE SELECT BY B EXIT BY SELECT BY a EXIT BY OPERATE BY w EXIT OPERATE BY aw EXIT INITIAL SETUP INITIAL SETUP SOUND MODE FRONT PANEL CONTROL DOLBY PRO LOGIC b CHANNEL A 07 PRO LOGIC 3D PHONIC b INPUT TV DANCE CLUB ASPECT FULL CONCERT HALL STADIUM HYPER SOUND NET PAGE ag SELECT BY FRONTKEY OPERATE BY ae PA E OPERATE BY am FRONT KEY SOUND MODE FRONT PANEL CONTROL Will 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 You navigate within the Onscreen menus by using the four directional arrow buttons on the remote control These buttons are also the CH and VoL buttons Channel and Volume functions will not operate when the Onscreen Menu is active The selected feature and option on a menu screen are highlighted in a dif
3. In order to enjoy Dolby Surround sound Preparation e Connect the speakers and amplifiers Refer to page 20 e Adjust the amplifier sound levels Refer to the instruction manuals of the connected devices e Perform the sound mode settings See above Enjoy Dolby Surround sound 1 Press the SouND button to turn the SURROUND function ON Refer to page 47 2 Press the Exit button to return to the normal television screen from the SOUND menu 3 Input a Dolby Surround encoded program from a DTV decoder or DVD etc Notes e This function is only available for Dolby Surround encoded programs e You cannot enjoy Dolby Surround sound with headphones e An amplifier is necessary in order to connect additional speakers Refer to page 20 for information about connecting speakers 46 Audio Settings Pro Logic 3D Phonic You can enjoy the atmosphere of Dolby Surround programs without external speakers Use the amp andy arrows in the sound mode menu to select PRO LOGIC 3D PHONIC Press the gt arrow to display the Pro Logic 3D Phonic second menu PRO LOGIC 3D PHONIC Use the amp and arrows to select one of the following three MODE LEVEL Pro Logic 3D Phonic modes and use the lt or gt arrows to NORMAL adjust the effect level CINEMA SPORT tere Il NORMAL For normal programs MUSIC sjenre CINEMA SPORT For cinema and sports programs MUSIC For music programs SELECT BY ag EXIT BY OPERATE BY we EXT Note
4. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the TV set manufacturer Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresh olds or deep pile carpets Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer USE 10 Caution children about dropping or pushing objects into the TV set through cabinet openings Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can result in a fire or electrical shock 11 Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or an aerosol cleaner 12 Never add accessories to a TV set that has not been designed for this purpose Such additions may result in a hazard 13 14 For added protection of the TV set during a lightning storm or when the TV set is to be left unattended for an extended peri od of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to product due to lightning storms or power line surges A TV set and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the TV set and cart combination to overturn y a SERVICE 15 16 17 18 19 Unplug this TV set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions A When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed B If liquid has been spilled into the TV set C
5. For model IVC AV 618902 PROJECTION TELEVISION USER S GUIDE HOLOGRAM IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER In the space below enter the serial number for your television located at the rear of the television cabinet Staple your sales receipt or invoice to the inside cover of this guide Keep this user s guide in a convenient place for future reference Keep the carton and original packaging for future use Serial Number IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric 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 dan gerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to consti tute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral tri angle is intended to alert the user to the pres ence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accom panying the appliance The lamp assembly in this product contains mercury Disposal of the lamp assembly may be regulated due to environmental considerations For information on replacement disposal or recycling procedures please contact JVC Customer Relations at 1 800 252 5722 WARNING TO P
6. Pioneer 047 062 Pulsar 051 032 HNS Hughes 104 Philips 102 103 Primestar 108 Proscan 106 109 110 RCA 106 109 110 Sony 107 Star Choice 104 108 Toshiba 101 Uniden 102 103 VCR setup The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on power off play stop fast forward rewind Remote Programming pause record channel up and channel down operation 1 Find the VCR brand from the list of codes shown below Release the DISPLAY button Confirm the operation of the VCR Press and hold down the DIsPLay button 4 With the DisPLay button held down enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad Slide the first 2 way selector switch to TV and the other 2 way selector switch to VCR e f your VCR does not respond to the first code try the others listed If it does not respond to any code try the Search Codes Function on page 25 e Some manufacturer s VCR s may not respond to the Tv vcr button even if other buttons work properly e To record hold down the Rec button on the remote and press PLAY VCRs VCRs CODES VCRs CODES Admiral Aiwa 027 032 095 Akai 029 072 073 074 Audio Dynamic 003 005 Marantz 003 004 005 Marta Memorex 064 024 067 MGA 038 040 047 048 041 042 Bell amp Howell Broksonic 063 071 020 026 094 Canon CCE 023 025 0
7. The AV 61S902 has two RF signal inputs with can be setup independent of each other For example you can set one input up to receive signals from an antenna and the other to receive signals from a satellite dish To run AUTO TUNER SETUP use the aw arrows to move to the AUTO TUNER SETUP option in the PLUG IN MENU Select the option by pressing lt or gt AUTO TUNER SETUP INPUT A CABLE INPUT B AIR START AUTO TUNER SETUP The AUTO TUNER SETUP menu will now appear Use the lt gt arrows to select antenna or cable as the sig nal source for INPUT A see pages 12 to 14 for information on connecting to an antenna or cable Use the amp w arrows to move to INPUT B if you wish to set up INPUT B as well or to START to begin AUTO TUNER SETUP If you select INPUT B use the lt gt arrows to select antenna or cable as the signal source and then move to START Press lt or gt to begin AUTO TUNER SETUP NOW PROGRAMMING gt gt gt LJ gt gt gt A 48 The television will now scan through all the channels it can receive memorizing those with clear active sig nals AUTO TUNER SETUP will program INPUT A and then INPUT B if you have selected it also Programming will take several minutes When it is finished the following message will appear PROGRAMMING OVER You may add or delete channels from the Auto Tuner scan If there are channels you do not wish to receive or if the Auto Tuner missed a channel whi
8. If the TV set has been exposed to rain or water D If the TV set does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions as improper adjust ment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV set to normal operation E If the TV set has been dropped or damaged in any way F When the TV set exhibits a distinct change in perform ance this indicates a need for service Do not attempt to service this TV set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service person nel When replacement parts are required have the service tech nician verify in writing that the replacement parts he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts Use of manufacturer s specified replacement parts can pre vent fire shock or other hazards Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV set please ask the service technician to perform the safety check described in the manufacturer s service literature Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that pro vides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
9. Picture Adjust Picture Adjust 2 The second PICTURE ADJUST menu lets make further adjustments to the television s picture and display quali ties The YNR and DNR noise filters will help improve image quality noise muting will eliminate static from channels with weak signals or that are not broadcasting and SET VIDEO STATUS will allow you to program a set of image adjustments that meet your own personal tastes PICTURE ADJUST Da E a PREVIOUS YR o ooe Jeesssseesees DNR ON OFF NOISE MUTING ON OFF SET VIDEO STATUS y NEXT PAGE SELECT BY ay EXIT BY OPERATE BY ar EXIT PICTURE ADJUST Menu The second PICTURE ADJUST menu can be accessed by either pressing the W button while at the last option of the first PICTURE ADJUST menu or by pressing Menu again YNR T I E The YNR filter can help to eliminate noise static from your television pictures Before using the YNR filter first try the DNR filter see below If your picture still contains too much noise try adjusting the YNR filter Use the amp arrows to select YNR Use the lt or gt arrows to adjust the amount of noise reduction Press lt 4 to decrease the noise reduction press to increase the noise reduction e f you reduce the level of noise reduction too much the picture may become soft and weak Adjust the YNR filter to find a balance between picture sharpness and noise that you like DNR ON OFF Use the DNR Digital Noise Red
10. This function is only available for Dolby Surround encoded programs Other Sound Modes You can enjoy enhanced sound by choosing one of four Digital Surround modes Dance Club This setting adjusts the sound levels to give you the feeling of being at a dance Use the amp and arrows in the sound mode menu to select DANCE CLUB Once selected the DANCE CLUB mode is entered Concert Hall This setting adjusts the sound levels to give you the feeling of being at a Concert Hall Use the amp and arrows in the sound mode menu to select CONCERT HALL Once selected the CONCERT HALL mode is entered Stadium This setting adjusts the sound levels to give you the feeling of being at a Stadium Use the amp and arrows in the sound mode menu to select STADIUM Once selected the STADIUM mode is entered Hyper Sound Hyper Sound takes the monaural sound information in a program and expands it to give the impression of full stereo sound Hyper Sound is designed to work with monaural signals It will not work with programs which are broadcast in stereo Use the amp and arrows in the sound mode menu to select Hyper Sound Once selected the Hyper Sound mode is entered Note Sound Modes other than Hyper Sound do not work well for monaural programs Switching the surround function on off The surround function can be switched on or off by pressing the SOUND button on the remote control Pressing it once displays Sound mode menu on th
11. and then the last two digits The channels can be selected in order by pressing either the CHANNEL or buttons on the main unit or the CH or buttons on the remote control HYPER SCAN If the remote control CH or button is held down after scanning a few channels at the normal speed the chan Note Only the channels which were added with the AUTO TUNER SET UP function can be selected by CH or buttons nels are scanned at a speed of 5 per minute If a CATV BOX is being used setting the remote control TV CATV switch to CATV allows the CATV BOX to be operated with the remote control When this switch is set to CATV only the CATV BOX can be operated with the remote control When you want to operate the television again return the TV CATV switch to TV POWER OFF SHUTTING OFF Press the Power button The picture on the screen darkens from the outsides like a pair of curtains closing 10 LED indicators on the front panel light two at a time in a clockwise direction While the lights are moving clock wise the inside of the television and the lamp are being cooled This is called the cooling mode After the cooling has been performed for approximately one minute the power is turned off Note The television can not be operated while in the cooling mode If you decide that you want to turn the power on while in the cooling mode please wait until the cooling has been completed CAUTION Do not remove the electric plug until aft
12. ly use the remote control which came with your DVD player wo o se fa S 024 045 046 a a a Philips 023 035 Yamana 020 027032 24 Remote Programming Search Codes Cable Satellite Search Codes Function 1 Slide the 2 Way Mode Selector switch to CATV 2 Press the TV Power and ReETuRN buttons Hold for at least three seconds and release 3 Press TV Power see if the CATV or Satellite 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 5 Press RETURN to exit VCR Search Codes Function 1 Slide the first 2 way selector switch to TV and the other 2 way selector switch to VCR 2 Press the VCR Power and RETURN buttons Hold for at least three seconds and release 3 Press VCR Power see if the VCR 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 80 times without a response use the manufacturers remote control which came with the VCR 5 Press RETURN to exit DVD Player Search Codes Function 1 Slide the first 2 way selector switch to TV and the other 2 way selector switch to DVD 2 Press the DVD Power and RETURN buttons Hold for at least three seconds and release 3 Press DV
13. s left audio input jack e The VCR signal will be available on Input 1 on the Input Menu see page 54 if the connection shown above is used e Coaxial cables are not included with the television e Please consult your VCR s owners manual for more information on its operation o S Video Connection You may also choose to connect video devices VCR Camcorders etc by using an S Video Cable S Video may be substituted in any of the connections diagrams included here To use S Video 1 Plug an S Video cable out from the video device and in to the TV s S Video Input Keep the audio connections the same as shown in the diagrams Make sure that the S Video cable and audio cables are plugged into the same input for example S Video and audio cables into the Input 1 set of jacks 13 Connections Diagram 3 Yellow VHF UHF O Ki Red S VIDEO nect a coaxial cable out from the cable TV wall outlet or external antenna into the RF Input A nect a coaxial cable out from the Cable Split Out RF jack into the RF input on the Cable Box nect a coaxial cable out from the RF Output jack of the cable box into the RF input on the VCR 4 Connect a coaxial cable out from the VCR RF Output jack into the television s RF Input B nect the yellow video cable from the VCR s Video Output jack to the TV s Video Input 1 jack nect the white audio cable from the VCR s Left Audio Output jack to the TV s Left Audi
14. 086 Philips 031 023 024 086 Pioneer 023 Tatung 003 004 005 Teac 003 004 027 005 Proscan Quasar Radio Shack 045 058 023 024 031 046 059 060 033 087 093 021 022 023 024 033 024 063 036 067 040 027 033 045 058 023 024 031 046 059 060 083 084 085 087 093 Realistic 024 063 036 067 040 027 Technics 021 022 023 024 024 027 070 Toshiba 059 046 079 Vector Research 005 Wards 035 036 067 044 064 Yamaha 063 003 004 005 Zenith 044 082 064 094 23 Remote Programming DVD setup The remote control is programmed with DVD codes for power on power off play stop fast forward rewind previous chapter next chapter tray open close and still oause operation 1 Find the DVD player 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 DIsPLay button 4 With the DisPLay button held down enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad 5 6 Confirm the operation of the DVD player Release the DISPLAY button e f your DVD player does not respond to the first code try the others listed If it does not respond to any code try the Search Codes Function on page 25 e After you program your remote some DVD buttons may not work properly If some buttons do not work proper
15. IN option can only be displayed in the INITIAL SETUP menu when a 480p picture signal is being input to the DIGITAL IN terminal Refer to the screen illustration at the top right of page 36 This option adjusts the position when a 480p picture signal is being displayed on the screen There are two types of 480p picture signals 640x480 and 720x480 If the displayed picture is slightly shifted the position can be adjusted by selecting either SIZE1 or SIZE2 Select DIGITAL IN using the and w arrows Use the lt or gt arrow to select SIZE1 or SIZE2 Note CLOSED CAPTION subtitles are programmed by the broadcast channel Any misspellings are the fault of the broadcaster and not a malfunction of the television Closed Captioning may not work correctly if the signal being received is weak or if you are playing a video tape Not every broadcast will include a Closed Caption signal Most programs containing CLOSED CAPTION information will display a notice at the start of the broadcast 1080i signals are available only when using a Digital TV decoder see page 15 for DTV decoder connections Picture Adjust Picture Adjust The PICTURE ADJUST menu lets make precise adjustments to the television s picture You can make adjust ments to the picture s tint color contrast brightness and level of detail By adjusting these levels individually the overall picture quality can be changed PICTURE ADJUST mea am x PREVIOUS Em TINT S
16. Parental Rating Systems Programs with the following Ratings are appropriate for Children TV Y is Appropriate for All Children Programs are created for very young viewers and should be suitable for all ages including children ages 2 6 TV Y7 is for Older Children Most parents would find such programs suitable for children 7 and above They may contain some mild fantasy violence or comedic violence which children should be able to discern from reality Programs with the following Ratings are designed for the entire audience TV G stands for General Audience Most parents would find these programs suitable for all age groups They contain little or no violence no strong language and little or no sexual dialog or situations TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested May contain some but not much strong language limited violence and some suggestive sexual dialog or situations It is recommended that parents watch these programs first or with their children TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned Programs contain some material that may be unsuitable for children under the age of 14 including possible intense violence sexual situations strong coarse language or intensely suggestive dialog Parents are cautioned against unattended viewing by children under 14 TV MA Mature Audiences Only These programs are specifically for adults and may be unsuitable for anyone under 17 years of age TV MA programs may have extensive V S L or D Viewing Guid
17. VCR The detailed information is in the Remote Control Basics section on page 21 3 Connect the antenna Refer to page 12 to page 14 and connect the antenna 4 Set the television 1 Insert the electric plug of the main unit into the wall socket 2 Press the power button and turn the television power on It takes a little while from when the power button is pressed to when the picture appears on the screen The detailed information about turning the power on and off is on the next page 3 Use the PLUG IN MENU and set the television When the television power is turned on for the first time the PLUG IN MENU is displayed on the screen Refer to page 28 to page 30 and perform the LANGUAGE AUTO TUNER SET UP and SET CLOCK set tings The detailed information about the basic menu operations is in the Using the Onscreen Menus section on page 27 Caution e f this is not the first time that this television has been turned on the PLUG IN MENU will not be displayed In this case the same settings can be performed from the INITIAL SETUP MENU and CLOCK TIMER MENU The above completes the basic preparation which is necessary to watch the television Please enjoy using this television after reading the Watching television section on the next page and under standing about turning the power on and off 8 Introduction Watching television ONTIMER POWER MENU CHAN
18. arrows to move to SET US TV RATINGS Select this option by eer ee pressing or gt The screen on the right will appear Use the amp W arrows to move ial ia Bel Sel fF TV up and down the columns Press lt or to turn the locking feature on or off You aa org ea may block an entire rating category like TV 14 or you may block individual items like TV 14 shows with V violence wm I Pte SI eee OI To block an entire category move the cursor to the top of a row for example TV 14 D Press lt or gt Lock icons will appear down the entire TV 14 column All programs n INISH with a rating of TV 14 will be blocked To block an individual item use the amp w arrows to move to the mark for the item you i wish to block for example TV 14 with Violence Press lt or gt The lock icon will appear in the TV 14 V space All programs with a TV 14 V rating will be blocked When you have finished setting your rating limits pressw to move to FINISH geen Press or gt to save your settings and exit D fp D lt 4 P lt lt Nc l lt lt myl lt I Peeep I FINISH To Set Movie MPAA Ratings Levels X MVR PO PG G Use the w arrows to move to SET MOVIE RATINGS Select this option by pressing Ss nln lt or P The screen on the left will appear Use the amp w arrows to move to a movie i rating such as X Press lt 4 or gt to turn the ratings block on or off When you have
19. input on your VCR or other Compu Link device Plug the other end of the AV Compu Link cable into the AV Compu Link input at the rear of the television Notes In order for the VCR playback to begin automatically the recording tabs must be removed from the VHS tape If the tab is in place automatic switching will occur when you push the VCR s Pay button e The AV Compu Link cable has a male 3 5 mm mono plug on each end When the television is in cool down mode it will not accept signals from an AV Compu Link device If your JVC brand VCR has A Code B Code Remote Control Switching see your VCR s instruction book using VCR A Code will switch the TV to input 1 If you use Input 7 for video input from your cable box use VCR B Code to select the TV Video Input 2 To connect a JVC HiFi receiver or amplifier for a completely automated home theater see the HiFi s connection instructions for detailed connection information AV COMPU LINK EX is compatible with the following receivers RX 664V RX 665V RX 668VBK RX 774V RX 778VBK RX 884V RX 888VBK RX 1024V RX 1028VBK and later receiver models The AV 61S902 can also receive Compu Link signals from a DVD player For details on operating a DVD player with AV Compu Link please see your DVD players owners manual Connections Front Panel Inputs A set of inputs Input 4 are provided for your convenience on the front panel of the AV 61S902 The inputs are located behind the do
20. on the remote s back cover and slide towards the bottom to remove it wo 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 When batteries are installed slide the cover back into place until it clicks into position If the remote control acts erratically replace the batteries Typical battery life is six months to one year We recommend using alkaline batteries for longer battery life When you change the batteries try to complete the task within three minutes If you take longer than three minutes the remote control codes for your VCR DVD and or Cable Box may have to be reset pages 22 25 4 2 g 2 lt 5 3 a El 5 gt B 3 m 8 S p Q int D TOE gS U 0 Q a 2 Q N wo 0 z 5 cS GOO 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 Oz x g R Ds 5 Us 8 g A 5 g Es MENU EXIT VCR CHANNEL VCR DVD rea PREV NEXT POWER TV VCR Ho af PLAY FF REC WESTOP PAUSEI OPEN CLOSE STILL PAUSE JVC TV Os Remote Control Basics Press the Power button to turn the television on or off Make sure the TV CATV switch is set to TV Move the switch to CATV only if you need to operate a cable box Slide the VCR DVD selector switch to VCR to control a VCR slide t
21. set your movie ratings levels pressw to move to FINISH Press lt or FINISH gt to save your settings and exit X MAT R PGi PG G FINISH 34 V Chip Unrated Programs You have the choice of allowing programs without a rating signal to be shown or to have unrated programs blocked To set this option use the w arrows to move to UNRATED in the V CHIP menu Use the lt or gt arrows to select VIEW to show unrated programs or BLOCK to keep them from being shown When you have made you selection press Exit to return to normal television viewing Notes About Unrated Programs Unrated programming refers to any programming which does not contain a rating signal Programming on television stations which do not broadcast rating signals will be placed in the Unrated Programming category Examples of Unrated programs Emergency Bulletins Religious Programs Locally Originated Programming Sports News Weather Political Programs Some Commercials Public Service Announcements TV programs or movies that do not have rating signals will be blocked if the Unrated Category is set to LOCK Warning Message When a viewer attempts to watch a program which exceeds the set ratings limits the following warning message will appear To watch a blocked program enter the four digit access code to unlock that YOUR RATINGS LIMITS channel Once the correct code is entered the channel will be unlocked and P
22. the settings BASS n The BASS level lets you adjust the level of low frequency sounds Press lt 4 to decrease the bass level Press gt to increase the level of bass Use the amp w to move to the next setting or press Exit to leave the menu TREBLE a The TREBLE level lets you adjust the level of high frequency sounds Press lt to decrease the treble Press to increase the treble Use the amp w to move to the next setting or press Exit to leave the menu BALANCE n I You can adjust the balance of sound output between the television s RIGHT and LEFT speakers with the bal ance control Press lt to shift the balance to the left Press to shift the balance to the right Use the w to move to the next setting or press Exit to leave the menu Notes The BALANCE option can not be operated from the menu screen when DOLBY PRO LOGIC is selected from the SOUND MODE menu 42 Sound Adjust Sound Adjust Continued MTS STEREO SAP MONO Many broadcasts today contain more than one audio signal In addition to stereo and mono soundtracks some broadcasts also contain a second soundtrack in a different language Use MTS to select the audio signal you wish to listen to e Select STEREO for your normal listening needs With this setting programs broadcast in stereo will be played by the TV in stereo Programs broadcast in mono sound only will be played in mono sound Select MONO if you are receiving a weak signal Mono sound wi
23. warm up to its normal operating temperature There are 10 LED indicators on the front panel of the television and these can be used as a guide When the Power button is pressed the 10 LED indicators light green and then go out one at a time approxi mately every 5 seconds 2 Cooling the inside of the television and the lamp Cooling is also performed while the television being shut down When the Power button is pressed to turn the power off the following operations are performed When the television is turned off the picture on the screen darkens from the outsides like a pair of curtains closing If the Power button is pressed again while the curtains are still closing the power can be turned back on again Once the curtains have fully closed and the screen is dark cooling is performed for approximately one minute While the cooling is being performed the 10 LED indicators on the front panel light two at a time while moving clockwise The television can not be operated while the cooling is being performed After the cooling has been performed for approximately one minute the power is turned off Do not remove the electric plug until after the cooling has been completed If the electric plug is removed without performing the cooling operation the internal circuits and lamp may overheat leading to the life of the lamp being shortened and the possibilities of malfunctions Do not block the ventilation holes Do not block the ventil
24. 43 Citizen 064 Craig 063 029 064 Curtis Mathes 045 024 027 093 Daewoo 043 059 024 092 DBX 003 004 005 Dimensia Emerson G E 045 093 043 026 077 061 025 042 020 076 063 066 067 065 071 091 027 026 020 000 033 045 024 Minolta Mitsubishi 058 045 093 038 040 047 048 041 042 078 090 Multitech NEC 047 027 062 003 004 005 000 Olympic 024 023 Optimus Orion 028 021 035 Samsung 037 060 062 033 089 Samtron 089 Sansui 003 026 020 052 Sanyo 063 067 091 071 Scott 059 060 062 067 038 040 047 048 026 020 063 064 065 066 058 000 001 Shintom 075 Sharp 035 036 080 088 Panasonic 023 024 021 022 024 058 045 063 003 004 005 093 Penney Pentax Philco 058 005 045 093 031 024 027 023 026 020 043 Signature 2000 027 035 Sony 028 029 030 053 054 055 SV 2000 027 Sylvania 031 023 024 027 Symphonic 027 081 Tashiro 064 Go Video 037 051 049 050 089 Goldstar 064 Gradiente 083 084 081 000 001 Hitachi 023 045 058 027 081 093 Instant Replay 024 023 Jensen JVC 003 000 001 002 003 004 005 Kenwood 003 004 064 005 LXI Magnavox 027 064 058 065 066 063 067 031 023 024
25. CL200U unit may cause malfunctions and or damage to the television THE USED LAMP MUST BE RECYCLED See page 63 for recycling instructions To purchase a replacement kit please call 1 800 882 2345 8 Install the filter unit Position the filter unit back into its place being careful not to touch the surface of the filter Position the three screws and tighten using an correct sized coin 9 Reinstall the filter cover Place the filter cover over the filter Insert the four screws and tighten them using the screwdriver 10 Reinstall the speaker panel Replace the bottom of the speaker panel first Insert the two pegs located at the bottom of the panel into the holes at the bottom lip of the television cabinet When the pegs are in place gently press the top part of the speaker panel against the television to reinstall Once the speaker panel is back in place you may plug the television back into the AC power supply and return to normal television viewing If you have read the installation instructions and do not feel comfortable changing the lamp yourself please call for a service technician 62 Appendix B Warning Messages If the lamp replacement was successful the television will operate normally If there was a problem with the instal lation one of several messages may display on the front panel LED lights Lamp installed on a slant or not fully inside the television If the lamp unit has been installed
26. D Power see if the DVD player 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 30 times without a response use the manufacturers remote control which came with the DVD player 5 Press RETURN to exit 25 Onscreen Menus The Onscreen Menu System The AV 61S902 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 PLUG IN MENU PICTURE ADJUST as E a PREVIOUS Ea LANGUAGE ENG FRE SPA 1111 See TES AUTO TUNER SETUP AOC e Ee SET CLOCK PICTURE FINISH DETAIL NEXT PAGE SELECT BY ag EXIT BY SELECT BY amp EXIT BY OPERATE BY aw EXIT OPERATE BY aw EXIT PLUG IN MENU PICTURE ADJUST 1 PICTURE ADJUST As SOUND ADJUST i a PREVIOUS E a PREVIOUS Te YNR ooon peee BASS oaan je DNR ON OFF RBS cE NOISE MUTING ON OFF BALANCE memme j SET VIDEO STATUS MTS STEREO SAP MONO NEXT PAGE NEXT PAGE SELECT BY ay EXIT BY SELECT BY gs EXIT BY OPERATE BY aw EXIT OPERATE BY aw EXIT PICTURE ADJUST 2 SOUND ADJUST car PA z y a CLOCK TIMERS i Y i INITIAL SETUP PNO S
27. IMER option from the CLOCK TIMERS menu by FINISH using the orw arrows to move to the ON OFF TIMER option in the ON OFF SELECT BY a EXIT BY TIMER Menu Select the option by pressing the lt or gt arrows OPERATE BY wm EXT Setting the ON OFF TIMER Use the lt or gt arrows to set the time you want the television turn on Press the arrow to move to the minutes Use the lt or gt arrows to set the minutes Use thew arrow to move to the OFF TIME setting Use the orw arrows and the lt or gt arrows to set the OFF TIME hour and minutes in the same way as with the ON TIME Next press the wW button The channel which is displayed when the television turns on can be selected Use the lt or gt arrows to select the channel you want Press thew arrow to move to MODE Use the lt or gt arrows to select either ONCE or EVERY DAY Press thew arrow to move to ON OFF TIMER Use the lt or gt arrows to select whether or not the ON OFF TIMER is used Select YES if the timer is to be used and select NO if the timer is not to be used Press thew arrow to move to FINISH Use the lt 4 or gt arrows to select confirm the program In order to return to the normal screen press the Exit button on the remote control When the ON OFF TIMER has been programmed to operate the On Timer LED on the front panel of the televi sion lights Note The ON OFF TIMER cannot be set to locked or guarded channels In or
28. Input 2 Connect Blue cable out from the DTV Decoder Ps Video Output in to TV Ps Component Input 3 Connect Red cable out from the DTV Decoder Pr Video Output in to TV PR Component Input 4 Connect White Audio cable out the DTV Decoder Left Audio Output in to TV Left Audio Input 5 Connect Red Audio cable out the DTV Decoder Right Audio Output in to TV Right Audio Input Make sure you use the same numbered input for both the Component Input and Audio Input For instance if you use Component Input 2 also use Audio Input 2 e Green blue and red are the most common colors for Component Video cables Some models may vary colors please consult the user s manual for your DTV Decoder for more information e Be careful not to confuse the red Component Video cable with the red audio cable It is best to complete one set of connections Audio or Video before starting the other to avoid accidentally switching the cables Notes About HDTV Operation The AV 61S902 can display 480p 480i and 1080i signal formats using the Component Video Inputs It cannot display either 720p or 1080p signals For High Definition HDTV picture display a DTV decoder must be connected to the television Connections DTV Decoder Connection lt When connecting a DTV decoder which has a copy protect Digital Out terminal gt By inputting a High band with Digital Content Protection high definition picture source to the Digital In termin
29. LEASE ENTER LOCK Cope By Program shown 10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT If an incorrect code is entered the message INVALID LOCK CODE will flash NOMEE onscreen The channel will remain locked until the correct code is entered THIS PROGRAMMING EXCEEDS Set Lock 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 the onscreen menus by pressing MENU on your remote control You may then either use the up and down arrows to scroll to the INITIAL SETUP menu or press Menu until the INITIAL SETUP screen appears Use the amp w arrows to move to the Set Lock Code Press the lt or gt arrows to select The Padlock icon a will appear Press Zero on the remote s 10 key pad to access the LOCK CODE Use the lt or gt arrow to change the first digit When you have selected the first LOCK CODE 0000 number move to the second digit by pressing the wW arrow You can change this FINISH digit using the lt gt arrows Repeat this process until all four digits are set When you have entered your LOCK CODE press W to move to FINISH Press lt or gt to exit Notes n order for V Chip settings to take effect V Chip settings must be turned ON in the V CHIP menu page 34 You can automatically unblock all of your restrictions by tur
30. NEL VOLUME YH BOOS LL a operare m Ten LED POWER ON STARTING UP In order to control the television with the remote control set the TV CATV switch to TV Press the Power button The Power lamp on the front of the main unit lights red After a while the picture appears on the screen Notes e This television uses a lamp to project the picture onto the screen As the lamp warms up the picture can be seen more Clearly There are 10 LED indicators on the front panel These can be used as a guide to when the warming up will be finished e When the power is turned on the 10 LED indicators light green and then go out one at a time approximately every 5 seconds Adjusting the volume The volume is adjusted by pressing either the VOLUME or buttons on the main unit or the VoL or buttons on the remote control When you want to turn the sound off temporarily press the MuTING button Pressing the MUTING button again returns the sound to its previous volume Choosing a channel A channel is selected by using the 10 key pad on the remote control For single digit channels first press O and then the channel number For channels numbers 100 and higher first press 100
31. O TUNER SETUP and SET CLOCK from the onscreen menu system 30 Initial Setup Initial Setup Menu While the PLUG IN MENU will 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 will describe how each function works in the order they appear in the onscreen menu system Some of these items will also appear in the PLUG IN MENU If you wish to change the settings of these menu items from the settings you entered while using the PLUG IN MENU you may do so from the INITIAL SETUP menus INITIAL SETUP F a PREVIOUS AUTO TUNER SETUP ANTENNA INPUT A INPUT B CHANNEL SUMMARY V CHIP SET LOCK CODE y NEXT PAGE SELECT BY es EXIT BY OPERATE BY ar EXIT INITIAL SETUP Menu AUTO TUNER SETUP The AUTO TUNER SETUP function is described on page 29 If you need to run AUTO TUNER SETUP again select the option from the INITIAL SETUP menu by using the amp w arrows to move to the AUTO TUNER SETUP option in the INITIAL SETUP menu Select the option by pressing lt or gt Please see page 29 for instructions on running the AUTO TUNER SETUP feature ANTENNA INPUT A INPUT B Select the antenna input you wish to use The signal from the input you select will be displayed as the ANTENNA signal in the list of inputs see Button Functions Input page 54 Select the Input fr
32. Peter COLOR n Pence PICTURE E PoConeennn nn BRIGHT aan See DETAIL y NEXT PAGE SELECT BY ag EXIT BY OPERATE BY aw EXIT PICTURE ADJUST Menu Access the onscreen menus by pressing MENU on your remote control You may then either use the up and down arrows amp to scroll to the PICTURE ADJUST menu or press Menu until the PICTURE ADJUST screen appears Use the amp wW arrows to move to the setting you wish to change You can make adjustments to any or all of the settings When you select an item the PICTURE ADJUST menu will disappear leaving only the selected item onscreen Use the lt gt arrows to make adjustments to the item To make adjustments to a dif ferent item press the or W arrows to move to the next menu item or press Exit to return to normal televi sion viewing TINT een ntr an ne The TINT level lets you adjust the levels of red and green in the picture Press lt to increase the amount of red Press gt to increase the amount of green Use the amp wW 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 COLOR EN T COLOR lets you make the overall color of the picture more subtle or more vivid Press lt to make the colors more subtle Press to make the colors more vivid Use the w to move to the next setting or press Exit to leave the menu Your changes will be saved when you move
33. REVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TV SET TO RAIN OR MOISTURE TO INSURE PERSONAL SAFETY OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING THE USE OF THIS UNIT 1 Operate only from the power source speci fied on the unit 2 Avoid damaging the AC plug and power cord 3 Avoid Improper installation and never posi tion the unit where good ventilation is unat tainable 4 Do not allow objects or liquid into the cabi net openings 5 In the event of trouble unplug the unit and call a service technician Do not attempt to repair it yourself or remove the rear cover CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the warranty When you don t use this TV set for a long period of time be sure to disconnect both the power plug from the AC outlet and antenna for your safety 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 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION Please read and retain for your safety Electrical energy can perform many useful functions This TV set has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety But improper use can result in potential electri cal shock or fire hazards In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this TV set observe the following basic rules for its installation use and servicing And also follow all warnings a
34. Starting Up The projection lamp of the AV 61S902 requires time to warm up to its proper operating temperature This warm up period should take about one minute The warm up time remaining will be displayed on the front panel lights When the power is turned on all ten lights will be lit As the television warms up lights will begin to go out about one every five seconds Power On 5 Seconds Later 10 Seconds Later 20 Seconds Later 30 Seconds Later 60 Seconds Later EERE EERE BEER SEE ty _P EEHEEHE EEEE EEE EH Shutting Down When the television is shut off a fan will continue to run for a period of time to cool the projection lamp It is important that the fan be allowed to run and the television not unplugged or restarted during this cool down time The front panel lights will display the following pattern EE OEE _ OME z E lt _ lt a The lights will continue displaying this pattern until the projection lamp has sufficiently cooled Cool down time should be about one minute
35. V station may be having difficulties Check to see if other stations are working Remote control is not operating properly or at all Check to see that the batteries are still working and properly installed Make sure the remote has a clear sight path to the TV Check that the TV CATV switch is in the proper position You may be too far from the TV You must be within 23 feet 7 meters Use the remote control while pointing it at the screen You cannot select a cer tain channel Make sure the channels have been programmed See Channel Summary page 32 Check to see if the channel is locked See Channel Summary Lock page 32 The power turns off by itself Make sure the set did not become unplugged Perhaps the ON OFF TIMER is set See page 48 Check to see if the Sleep Timer was set See page 51 Are the POWER LED and the ON TIMER LED on the front panel of the television blinking alternately If you have just replaced the lamp it is possible that the lamp has not been installed correctly Try installing the lamp again Refer to the table on the next page It does not operate correctly This television is operated by a microprocessor It is possible that external noise or interference is caus ing the problem If the television does not function correctly remove the electric plug from the wall out let and wait a while before inserting it into the wall outlet again and operating the television Th
36. above is used the DTV signal will be available on Digital In on the INPUT MENU refer to page 54 If 480p signals 640x480 or 720x480 are displayed on the screen the horizontal balance may be slightly shifted In cases such as this the horizontal balance can be adjusted by accessing DIGITAL IN in the INITIAL SETUP Menu Refer to page 37 16 Connections DVD Player Connection You can use the Component Video input jacks to connect a DVD player to your television To connect a DVD play er please follow the steps listed below S VIDEO INPUT 3 Gar Gai ca COMPONENT VIDEO IN 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 Ps 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 4 Connect White Audio cable out the DVD Player Left Audio Output in to TV Left Audio Input 5 Connect Red Audio cable out the DVD Player Right Audio Output in to TV Right Audio Input Make sure you use the same numbered input for both the Component Input and Audio Input For instance if you use Component Input 3 also use Audio Input 3 e Green blue and red are the most common colors for Component Video cables Some models may vary colors please consult the user s manual for your DVD Player for more information e Be caref
37. al of this television high definition pictures can be displayed on the screen in their digital form This terminal is for use in the future when High band with Digital Content Protection DTV decoders and DVD players and D VHS are put on the market DIGITAL IN After the con nections have been made tighten the AUDIO OUT screw to secure the cables a 2 DIGITAL OUT DTV decoder 1 Connect the DTV digital RGB output terminal to the INPUT 5 digital input terminal of the television and then tighten the 2 screws 2 Connect the DTV decoder left audio output to the INPUT 5 left audio input 3 Connect the DTV decoder right audio output to the INPUT 5 right audio input e The Digital In terminal can only be used with 1080i and 480p picture signals Set the DTV decode Digital Out terminal output setting to 1080i or 480p For detailed information refer to the DTV decoder instruction manual If you can not display the picture because your DTV decoder does not have a Digital Out terminal output set ting use the component Video Input or the S Video Input or Video Input Refer to page 15 In this case the picture will be displayed as an analog signal e The Digital In terminal is not compatible with the picture signal of a personal computer e Use a DVI 25 pin cable commercially available in order to digitally connect the television with a DTV decoder e f the connection shown
38. ation holes while the power is turned on Do not block the air intake holes behind the speaker grills Clean the air filter once every three months In order for cold air to be fed inside the device the two filters which are behind the speaker grills must be regularly cleaned If cold air is not fed into the device the internal circuits and lamp may overheat leading to the life of the lamp being shortened and the possibilities of malfunctions Refer to Appendix A for the details about cleaning the air filters 3 The lamp is a consumable item Replace the lamp when it has blown or when the pictures becomes dark The lamp is a user replaceable item The lamp must be recycled For a detailed explanation of how to recycle the lamp refer to Appendix B and the instruction that are included with the replacement lamp kit 4 The television requires a lot of electric power It is recommended that the television is connected directly to the wall socket and not to another device When connecting the television to a wall socket that is being used by another device or when using an extension cord be careful not to exceed the capacity of the socket Do not turn the power on and off repeatedly in a short time It subjects the television and lamp to stress and may lead to malfunctions and the life of the lamp being short ened 5 The screen is made of plastic Handle the screen carefully as it scratches easily Do not rub hit or press it with any ha
39. building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Welcome Thank you for purchasing JVC s model AV 61S902 D Ahlia HDTV ready projection television which uses the high quality D ILA projection system The D Ahlia is one of the highest quality and most technologically advanced televisions available today It is recommended that you read this instruction manual before using the television in order to learn about the many features Cautions related to the safe use of the device and important information which will help you to be able to use this device for a long time are in Appendixes A to C Once again thank you for purchasing this television and please enjoy using it In order to be able to use the television for a long time This television uses a lamp to project the picture onto the screen Before using the television please read the safety cautions and information about this television which are sum marized below 1 When the power is turned on the warming up commences This television uses a lamp to project the picture onto the screen Once the lamp has warmed up you can enjoy the pictures at their full brightness What happens when the power is turned on is explained below Immediately after the power is turned on since the lamp has not had time to warm up the picture is displayed only dimly on the screen As the lamp warms up the picture becomes brighter It takes approximately one minute for the lamp to
40. burns out it is time to replace the lamp The following instructions will tell you how to safely replace the projection lamp WARNING Under operating conditions THE LAMP WILL GET EXTREMELY HOT AND WILL CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF TOUCHED Before attempting to replace the lamp make sure the television has run through its cooling cycle indi cated by the front panel 10 LED lights and that the television is unplugged If you feel any warmth com ing from the lamp DO NOT TOUCH IT Wait until the lamp has fully cooled before attempting to replace it NEVER attempt to replace the lamp with the television plugged into a wall outlet Attempting to replace a lamp with the television plugged in could lead to a severe electrical shock Please read these instructions fully before attempting to replace the lamp If you feel unsure about replacing the lamp call a service technician Replacement Lamp Kit Before replacing the lamp you will need to purchase a replacement kit part number PK CL200U Call 1 800 882 2345 to order the JVC replacement kit The replacement kit will include 1 High Pressure Mercury Lamp 1 Instruction Manual 1 Hex wrench The kit will also include instructions on recycling the lamp Because the lamp contains a small amount of mercury it cannot be disposed of with normal trash Packaging with a pre paid shipping label for returning the lamp to a JVC authorized recycling center for recycling is included with the replacement la
41. button to directly access channels above Channel 99 For example to move to channel 124 Grp 100 Grp 2 Two rp 4 Four Return The RETURN button has two functions Return Returns to the channel viewed just before the channel currently onscreen Return Lets you program a specific channel to return to while scanning through the channels To program Tp RETURN and hold for three seconds RETURN CHANNEL PROGRAMMED You can now scan through the channels using the CH buttons Grp RETURN You will return to your programmed channel e To cancel your RETURN channel press and hold the RETURN button for three seconds The message RETURN CHANNEL CANCELLED will appear e RETURN works only with CHANNEL Pressing any number key will cancel RETURN V chip By pressing the remote control V cHiP button the V chip rating information for the program which is being received is displayed on the screen If the V chip rating information is not being sent UNRATED is displayed on the screen If the zero O button is pressed while the V chip rating is displayed on the screen all categories with the same or a higher V chip rating will be blocked For example if you block movies rated NC 17 movies rated X will also be blocked e chip blocks can be manually set one at a time by using the V chip option in the INITIAL SETUP menu For detailed information about V chip ratings and V chip manual
42. c electricity It is normal to feel static electricity if you brush or touch the screen You hear occasional It is normal for the TV to make crackling sounds when first turned on or off Unless the sound or picture crackling sounds The following are not malfunctions e The television may make a creaking sound if the temperature of the room or the temperature of the inside of the television changes If there is no problem with the screen or sound then there is no need to worry e There lamp may make a noise when it blows but this is not dangerous e The lamp may make a noise when the power is turned on and a picture is displayed on the screen This noise is caused when the mercury which is inside the lamp is heated and is not a malfunction e The still parts of the picture may remain on the screen This is a characteristic of ILA elements and not a mal function The picture will disappear over time e The operation of this television is not guaranteed below 0 C If the power is turned on when the temperature is below 0 C the picture may be disturbed Use the television when the temperature is 0 C or higher e Although the D ILA hologram element is manufactured with high precision technology please understand that some pixels may be lost or permanently displayed e There is a cooling fan built in to the television Please understand that this fan will make some noise when the television is being used and while cooling e Although
43. ch may have not been broadcasting or had a weak signal you can modify the scan using the CHANNEL SUMMARY feature For information on CHANNEL SUMMARY see page 32 29 Plug In Menu SET CLOCK The AV 61S902 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 amp wW arrows to move to SET CLOCK on the PLUG IN MENU Select the option by pressing lt or P SET CLOCK SET CLOCK MODE AUTO TIME ZONE ATLANTIC MODE MANUAL DS 1 ON TIME FINISH START CLOCK SELECT BY ag EXIT BY SELECT BY ag EXIT BY OPERATE BY aw EXIT OPERATE BY ar EXIT SET CLOCK AUTO SET CLOCK MANUAL The SET CLOCK menu will now appear If you have a Public Television System station broadcasting in your local area you can select the AUTO option PBS stations carry the XDS time signal The television will auto matically collect the time information The only information you will need to provide is what time zone you are located in and if Daylight Savings Time is currently in effect Once the AUTO mode has been selected use the wW arrow to move to TIME ZONE Select the time zone using the lt or gt arrows Once your time zone is set use the wW arrow to move to D S T Select D S T by press
44. d sound Settings for when 4 additional speakers are used to enjoy Dolby Surround sound Use the amp andw arrows in the sound mode menu to select Dolby Pro Logic Press the arrow to display the Dolby Pro Logic second menu Use the lt 4 or gt arrows to set the MODE to NORMAL When the MODE is set to NORMAL the internal speakers are used as the center sound speakers When using the following options the TV SPEAKERS are set to CENTER In order to test the balance of sound coming from each speaker use the amp and arrows to select the TEST MODE Use the arrow to turn the TEST MODE ON A test sound signal is output from each speaker Use the amp and w arrows to select the option LEFT CEN TER RIGHT or SURROUND you want to adjust and use the lt and gt arrows to adjust the volume of each speaker Sit where you normally watch television and adjust the sound so that the balance of sound from each speaker is as you want it to be When you have finished testing the balance of sound coming from each speaker use the amp and arrows to select the TEST MODE and use the arrow to turn the TEST MODE OFF Press the Exit button to return to the normal television screen Note When using 4 speakers 2 front soeakers and 2 surround speakers in the NORMAL mode to enjoy Dolby Surround sound you may feel that there is a difference in the sound quality from the front L R speakers and the internal speakers In cases such as this where the sou
45. de 4 Remove the filter cover The lamp is located behind the air filter unit To access the lamp you will need to remove this filter unit and the fil ter cover To remove this filter cover you will need a Phillips head screwdriver First loosen the screws located at the four corners of the panel Once the screws have been loosened slide the cover up until the large holes align with the screw heads Gently pull the panel away from the television and set aside Please see Appendix A for illustrations for removing the speaker panel and filter covers Interlock 5 Removing the filter unit switch N Next you will need to remove the filter unit To remove the filter unit use a Coin etc me CF something like a coin to loosen the three large slotted screws fastening the J r filter unit When the screws have been loosened slide the filter unit out to remove it e Do not touch the surface of the filter or try to remove it from the filter unit These actions could damage the filter If the filter is damaged call a serv ice technician to replace the filter Filter unit Filter WARNING DO NOT attempt to remove the assembly until the lamp has fully cooled down If you feel any heat near the lamp unit STOP the removal and wait until the lamp has FULLY COOLED NEVER attempt to remove the lamp unit with the television plugged into a wall outlet DO NOT DROP the used lamp The inside of the lamp is under pressure Dropping or other ha
46. der for the ON OFF TIMER to work the clock must be set In the event of the electric power being interrupted the timer must be set again Aspect 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 61S902 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 Press the Aspect button on the remote control The menu shown left will appear To select the aspect ratio you wish to view press the ASPECT button to move down the list Each press will move to the next ratio the onscreen display will change automatically The aspect ratios are PANORAMA With this ratio a normal 4 3 aspect picture is stretched to fit the AS P ECT dimensions of the 16 9 aspect screen PANO RAMA CINEMA This ratio zooms in on the center part of a 4 3 aspect picture blowing it up to fill the 16 9 screen C N EMA e FULL This is the ratio to use when watching 16 9 High Definition broad casts F U L L e REGULAR The Regular ratio is used when you want to watch a 4 3 broad cast or recorded program without modifying the original picture to fit the R EG U LA R dimensions of your 16 9 screen The 4 3 picture
47. e Recycling Information Save the box and packaging from your replacement lamp y You can use this packaging to return your used projection lamp for recycling Please do not throw the used lamp out with normal trash A pre paid label is provided for this purpose To package your used lamp for shipment follow the simple steps below 1 Collect the box and packaging from the replacement lamp Make sure the used projection lamp has fully cooled 3 before packaging 2 Carefully wrap the used lamp in the bag which contained ul the new projection lamp Close and secure the bag esau ral 3 Place the bag with the lamp inside the box with the a original packaging material Close and seal the box with x 2 be lt packing tape 4 4 Remove the old shipping label Place the new pre paid shipping label on the outside of the box You may give the box to any mail carrier or drop it off at your local post office for shipping ay The lamp assembly in this product contains mercury Disposal of the lamp o assembly may be regulated due to environmental considerations For lA information on replacement disposal or recycling procedures please aw contact JVC Customer Relations at 1 800 252 5722 63 Appendix C LED Display The front panel of the AV 61S902 features ten LED lights located under the television screen These lights are used to display information about the operation of your television
48. e exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary state to state JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 1700 Valley Road DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP Wayne New Jersey 07470 http www jvc com REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT For customer use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located either on the rear bottom or side of the cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No _ s Serial Noo Purchase Date Name Of Dealer Authorized Service Centers QUALITY JVC SERVICE HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE 1 800 252 5722 http www jvc com 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 1 800 252 5722 or visit our website at www JVC com Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service Don t service the television yourself Caution To prevent electrical shock do not open the cabinet There are no user serviceable parts inside Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs Accessories To purchase accessori
49. e clock is wrong The power was interrupted and the clock was not reset See page 30 The color quality is poor Tint and Color may be improperly adjusted See page 38 The VIDEO STATUS mode may be turned to the wrong setting See page 41 There are lines across the picture There could be interference from another electrical appliance such as a computer another TV or VCR Move any such appliances further away from the TV The picture is spotted There could be interference a from high wattage appliance like a hairdryer or vacuum operating near by Move the antenna away from the appliance or change to a coaxial cable connection which is less prone to interference There are double pic tures ghosts A building or passing airplane can reflect the original signal and produce a second slightly delayed one Adjust your antenna position Picture is snowy image noise 56 Your antenna may be damaged disconnected or turned Check the antenna connection page 6 and in your Quick Setup Guide If the antenna is damaged replace it Troubleshooting PROBLEMS CHECK Screen is 80 black The Closed Caption Text mode is on Turn it off in the CLOSED CAPTION Menu see page 36 Stereo or bilingual pro Make sure the MTS settings are correct See MTS on page 43 grams cannot be heard There is no sound from The TV Speaker option may be turned off See page 44 the TV s speakers Stati
50. e screen and turns the surround function on Pressing the SOUND button again while Sound mode menu is displayed on the screen turns the surround function off 47 CLOCK TIMERS CLOCK TIMERS This CLOCK TIMERS menu can be used to set the time of the built in clock and set the ON OFF TIMER func tion CLOCK TIMERS ae 0 Access the on screen menus by pressing the MENU button on PREVIOUS your remote control You may then either use the amp and arrows SET CLOCK to select the CLOCK TIMERS menu or press the MENU button until ON OFF TIMER the CLOCK TIMERS screen appears Use the lt 4 or gt arrows to move to the setting you wish to change You can make the setting or program NEXT PAGE SELECT BY ag EXIT BY OPERATE BY we EXT SET CLOCK The SET CLOCK function is described on page 30 If you need to set the SET CLOCK again select the option from the CLOCK TIMER menu by using the orw arrows to move to the SET CLOCK option in the CLOCK TIMER Menu Select the option by pressing the lt or gt arrows Please refer to page 30 for instruc tions on using the CLOCK TIMER feature ON OFF TIMER ON OFF TIMER ON TIME 7 00PM The ON OFF TIMER lets you program your television to turn itself on or off OFF TIME 10 00PM You can use it as an alarm to wake up to help you remember important pro CHANNEL A 02 grams or as a security device to make the house seem occupied when ar TIMER Wee ees You can select the ON OFF T
51. e the bottom of the speaker covers first Insert the two pegs located at the bottom of the cover into the holes at the bottom lip of the television cabinet When the pegs are in place gently press the top part of the speaker cover against the television to reinstall Once both speaker covers are back in place you may plug the television back into the AC power supply and return to normal television viewing Caution Do not remove the filter Removing the filter could allow dust to get inside the television and stain the lenses inside the unit Remove the left side filter unit only to replace the projection lamp see Appendix B for instructions on changing the lamp Do not use water to clean the filters Water should not be allowed to get inside of the television this will cause a malfunction of the unit Should the filters become damaged call a trained service technician to have them replaced 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 slots DO NOT use strong or abrasive cleaners on the TV DO NOT spray liquids or cleaners directly on the TV s surface DO NOT rub or scrub the TV harshly Wipe the se
52. e theater connection ifier aue O O Hg fp PA OWE 4 eT D Fike OUT Surround Surround e f you only have two external speakers set the DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE to PHANTOM When using PHAN TOM it is not necessary to connect to the AUDIO OUT FRONT L R terminal e For optimal performance from your Home Theater system please see the following sections in this guide TV Speaker page 44 Sound Mode page 45 These sections will help you to configure your system for its best audio performance Positioning the Speakers Approx 45 gt o degree 1 Connect the white audio cable from the left audio input of the amplifier for the front sound to the left front audio out jack 2 Connect the red audio cable from the right audio input of the amplifier for the front sound to the right front audio out jack 3 Connect the white audio cable from the left audio input of the amplifier for the rear surround sound to the left surround rear jack 4 Connect the red audio cable from the right audio input of the amplifier for the rear surround sound to the right surround rear jack e For optimal effect install the surround speakers at least 1 metre above the heads of seated viewers 20 Remote Control Install the Batteries Before you can operate the remote control you must first install the batteries included Push down
53. elines In addition to general ratings programs may include specific information on content The following codes are used e V FV is for VIOLENCE FANTASY VIOLENCE S stands for SEXUAL CONTENT e L stands for strong LANGUAGE e D stands for suggestive DIALOG MPAA Motion Picture Assoc of America Ratings NR Not 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 NR Programming may contain all types of programming including children s programming foreign programs or adult material G General Audience In the opinion of the review board these films contain nothing in the way of sexual content violence or language that would be unsuitable for audiences of any age PG Parental Guidance Parental Guidance means the movie may contain some contents such as mild violence some brief nudity and strong language The contents are not deemed intense PG 13 Parents Strongly Cautioned Parents with children under 13 are cautioned that the content of movies with this rating may include more explicit sexual language and violence content than movies rated PG R Restricted These films contain material that is explicit in nature and is not recommended for unsupervised chil dren under the age of 17 NC 17 No One Under 17 These movies contain content w
54. en na a Lenckse vont 39 Picture Adjust 2 YIN jcc neh eee ee 40 DON a a a a a 40 Noise Muting cccccteccceeciteeeteeeeteteees 41 Set Video Status cccceeeesteeeetees 41 Sound Adjust BASS ira ae Ae ae r N 42 Treble Fitch sectesta kM carscet ena eyteeaas 42 BalanCe ee Me Si ha a etawd be beet ts 42 MTS Multi channel TV Sound 43 Some Sound Advice s s 43 Initial Setup 3 Super BASS mereh a Mi a 44 TV Speake Trono e RS 44 Audio Settings SOUN MOUE r ornitin a Maes 45 Dolby Pro Logic 0 cccceeeeeteeteteeeeeeeeeeees 45 Pro Logic 3D Phonic n 47 Other Sound MOdES 47 Switching the surround function on off 47 CLOCK TIMERS CIOCK TIMELS nnion 48 Aspect ASDOCE E 49 Aspect Ratio Shens a 49 Button Functions PII ean aise sant acrcomaicieeactasteits 50 SWAD teria a ea valent elie 50 FIEGOZOS aaae ie GRATE E EA AAE aA A 50 Menu sacan are a a e sc saieeeeanuantee 51 DA ener eer eee RT E E E ee ee 51 DIETON i See E E E A SAN 51 Sleep VIMO siei mii N 51 BBE e e A eee 52 OUI P EE E E E T S 52 MUINO cetagetetnceesedeaettieney2 cs e ni a 52 VIGGO SIALUS 23 eevee ea eae 52 Natural CiNn Ma ooo cece ee cette eeeeeenteeees 52 INS DOCK gs bhscriteaitonag a Aes tee ae 52 Number Buttons 10 Key Pad l a 53 100 Button 2 2 eee ete eteteeeeeeeeeeetetenene 53 FRETUPN A sist that sen a ard ate ahem 53 V CNID war saa eee en eee 53 DU se A ean wets cuca e as EEE signed Saas 54 Menu on TV s Fro
55. er the cooling has been completed If the electric plug is removed without performing the cooling operation the internal circuits and lamp may overheat leading to the life of the lamp being shortened and the possibilities of malfunctions Cancelling the shutting off If the power button is pressed again while the curtains are still closing the shutting off is cancelled and the television can be watched again 9 Connections Connections Checklist The Connections Checklist section of this guide is a list of ideas to keep in mind while you setup your new TV It is designed to help us not so technically minded individuals make our connections properly If you read this section and still cannot identify the plugs connectors and components you have please ask someone for help in making your connections 1 Always refer to the connection instructions in the user s guide for your components first The manufacturer will provide the most detailed information about their products 2 Know your jacks and plugs most are color coded e Yellow plugs are Video connections e Red plugs are Right Audio connections e White or black plugs are Left Audio or Mono connections If your VCR is mono sound it will have only a white or black plug no second red one 3 Perform one connection at a time If you have several accessories to connect make sure each connection is correct by checking to see that it works properly before trying the next con
56. ers be kept clean If the filters become clogged cooling air may not reach the lamp or internal circuits This could cause the lamp or internal circuits to overheat and stop functioning It is recommended the filters be cleaned at least once every three months If the television is located in an area where it is exposed to higher levels of dust or other particles in the air more frequent cleaning may be necessary Follow the steps below to clean the filters To clean the filters you will need a Phillips head screwdriver and a vacuum with a hose attachment Please read all the steps before you begin 1 Turn the television off Press the Power button on the remote control or television s front panel to turn the television off Wait until the picture has closed and the 10 LED lights on the front panel have stopped blinking 2 Unplug the television Disconnect the television s power cord from the AC outlet Make sure the 10 LED lights have stopped blinking before you unplug the television 3 Remove the speaker panels The next step is to remove the speaker panels located at the bottom of the front of the television cabinet The top of the speaker panels are held with Velcro Make sure the television is unplugged see steps 1 and 2 before removing the speaker panels 2 Lift To remove the panels Grab the panel from the side near the top Gently pull the top away from the television When the top part of the Speaker speaker pane
57. es for your JVC product please call toll free 1 800 882 2345 or on the web at www JVC com For service in Canada To locate your local JVC service center or dealer in Canada please call In Eastern Canada In Western Canada En Fran ais Montr al 1 416 293 1311 1 604 270 1311 1 514 871 1311 Or visit us on the web at www JVC ca Specifications MODEL AV 61S902 Type D ILA Hologram Device 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 181 channel frequency synthesizer system Power Source AC 120V 60 Hz Power Consumption 430W Projection Source 200W Ultra High Pressure Mercury Lamp Screen Size 61 inch 155 cm measured diagonally 16 9 ratio Sound Dolby Pro Logic Surround Dolby 3 D Phonic and DAP Speakers 10 cm round x 2 Full Range 16 cm round x 2 Subwoofers Audio Output Full Range 10W x 2 Subwoofers 15W x 2 50W total Antenna Terminal 75 ohms VHF UHF F type connector External Input Jacks Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms Audio 500mVrms 4dBs high impedance Component Input Jacks Y 1Vp p positive 75 ohms negative sync provided PB PR 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms S Video Input Jacks Y 1Vp p positive 75 ohms negative sync provided C 0 286 Vp p burst signal 75 ohms AV Compu Li
58. ferent color AUTO TUNER SETUP ae Option ANTENNA INPUT A INPUT B E eee CHANNEL SUMMARY por Graan To move to a different feature use the amp wW arrows to move up or down the list When you press the up arrow at the top of the list or the down arrow at the bottom the next menu screen will appear Use the lt gt arrows to select an option from the highlighted feature Pressing Exit on the remote control will close the Onscreen Menu system and return you to normal television viewing Each menu and its features will be discussed in the following pages of this guide Notes You may also move to the next menu screen by pressing MENU again e f you do not press any buttons for a few seconds the Onscreen menu will automatically shut off e Button names in this guide are shown in SMALL CAPITAL LETTERS e Menus may appear in different sizes onscreen depending on the aspect ratio selected e Some menu items may not appear in menu screens when certain aspect ratios or inputs are selected Plug In Menu 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 de
59. hich most parents would feel is too adult for their children to view Content can consist of strong language nudity violence and suggestive or explicit subject matter X No One under 18 Inappropriate material for anyone under 18 Special Note about Ratings Some programs are broadcast without a ratings signal Therefore even if you setup V CHIP ratings limits these programs will not be blocked Parents are cautioned to preview the contents of these programs or movies Note for Canadian viewers The V CHIP function is based on specifications designed for the United States and therefore may not work properly in Canada V Chip Set Ratings Guidelines You can set your V Chip to automatically block programming above a certain level using either the television or motion picture ratings systems or both If a program contains a rating above the levels you set it will auto matically be blocked from viewing unless the four digit lock code is entered To access the ratings set up screens press the Menu button Use the amp w arrows to move to the V Chip option Select the V Chip option by pressing lt or gt The Padlock icon a will appear Press Zero on the remote s 10 key pad to access the V CHIP setup menu The menu shown below will appear V CHIP V CHIP ON SET US TV RATINGS SET MOVIE RATINGS UNRATED VIEW FINISH SELECT BY ag EXIT BY OPERATE BY aw EXIT V CHIP Settings Menu To Set TV Ratings Levels Use the w
60. ical Code 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 requirements for the grounding electrode 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 fall 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 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 lt lt GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 PONER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE NEC ARTICLE 250 PART H 8 TV sets are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet to allow heat generated during operation to be released Therefore Never block the bottom ventilation slots of a portable TV set by placing it on a bed sofa rug etc Never place a TV set in a built in enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided Never cover the openings with a cloth or other material Never place the TV set near or over a radiator or heat register 9 To avoid personal injury Do not place a TV set on a sloping shelf unless properly secured
61. ing lt or gt Choose ON or OFF with the lt or gt arrows To finish use the w arrow to select ON or OFF Now use the w arrow to move to FINISH Finish by pressing lt or gt If you do not have a PBS station in your local area or if the AUTO option does not give you the correct time for your area you will have to set the time manually Select the MANUAL option To set the clock manually use the wW arrow to move to the Time Use the lt or gt arrows to set the hours Press the w arrow to move to minutes Set the minutes with the lt or gt arrows When the correct time is set use the w arrow to move to START CLOCK Press lt or gt to start the clock and exit Special Note for residents of Newfoundland in Canada The Newfoundland time zone is not included in the time zones listed in AUTO CLOCK SETUP If you live in the Newfoundland time zone you must set your clock using the manual clock set option FINISH Once you have completed setting the options in the PLUG IN MENU choose FINISH to leave the menu and begin watching your television Use the amp w arrows to move to FINISH at the bottom of the PLUG IN MENU Select FINISH by pressing lt or P Your PLUG IN MENU settings are now complete You may now begin watching your television If you wish to further customize your television to your viewing preferences please continue reading Note You can change your PLUG IN MENU settings at any time You can access LANGUAGE AUT
62. into the unit slanted not flat or is not fully inserted into the lamp housing inside the television when the television is turned on the ON TIMER and POWER light will be flash The 10 LEDs will light then turn off one each five seconds When all LEDs are off the television still will not display a picture To correct Reinstall the new lamp unit Repeat the lamp installation steps taking care to observe all warnings Make sure when the lamp unit is reinstalled it is inserted into the unit so it sits FLAT inside the unit If the ON TIMER light or POWER light is flashing you need to reset the television Reset the television by unplug ging the power cord from the AC outlet and then plugging the cord back into the outlet Filter not properly reinstalled If the filter unit has not been correctly reinstalled or if the filter has been damaged the television will not turn on When the Power button is pressed the 10 LEDs will turn on then one will turn off every five seconds When three have turned off the television will then enter a cool down mode and the power will turn off To correct Check to see that the filter has been installed properly Repeat steps 1 to 5 and 8 to 10 You do not need to remove and reinstall the lamp If the television still does not turn on the filter may have been damaged Call a service technician for repair If the television does not work properly or displays a message not listed here call a technician for servic
63. ional CLOSED CAPTION information as part of their broadcast CLOSED CAPTIONS often are a text summary of onscreen dialog Closed Captioning can also include additional information about a program s subject presented in text form Your television can be set to display closed captions if you wish To display CLOSED CAPTIONS use the w arrows to move to CLOSED CAPTION Select the option by pressing the lt or gt arrows Continued at top of next page Note 1 The DIGITAL IN menu can only be displayed when a 480p picture signal is input to the Digital In terminal and the pic ture is being displayed on the screen ___ __ ___ _____ Initial Setup Closed Caption Continued A new CLOSED CAPTION menu will now appear The Mode option will be highlighted This lets you set the operating mode for the CLOSED CAPTION CLOSED CAPTION feature You can set it to CLOSED CAPTION MODE CAPTION to display onscreen dialog in a text format TEXT to display addi tional information included in a broadcast or OFF to turn the cap CAPTION CCl tioning feature off TEXT Ti If you select CAPTION or TEXT the next step is to choose a CLOSED CAPTION channel Your television can receive four chan FINISH nels of CAPTION information and four channels of TEXT though SELECT BY ap EXIT BY only one will be displayed at a time Using the W arrow move to OPERATE BY we EXIT either CAPTION or TEXT depending on the selection yo
64. ked a code must be entered before the channel can be viewed CHNO SCAN CHNO SCAN g To lock or unlock tenes the amp w arrows to move to the Lock column marked with the icon use the amp W arrows to move 01 v 06 F j F F o7 a though the list of channels Press the ZERO button on the remote con trol to lock or unlock a specific channel A channel is locked when the 03 7 08 i 3 y icon appears next to it When you are finished you can leave the gt 7 CHANNEL SUMMARY screen by pressing Exit on the remote control v Channel Guard Message When a viewer attempts to watch a guarded channel this message appears To watch a channel that you have locked enter the Lock Code using the 10 key THIS CHANNEL IS LOCKED BY pad see Set Lock Code page 35 If the wrong code is entered the message Sie ee i CK CODE BY INVALID LOCK CODE will flash on the screen The channel cannot be accessed 10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT until the correct code is entered Once a channel has been unlocked it will remain unlocked until the NO television is turned off 32 V Chip V Chip Your TV is equipped with V Chip technology which enables TV Parental Guideline and Movie MPAA Guideline controls V Chip 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 will be blocked from viewing U S
65. l is fully away from the television lift up The panel will Panel come away from the bottom of the television Set the panel aside Repeat this step for the other panel 4 Remove the filter cover Each air filter is covered by a filter cover To remove this filter cover you will need a Phillips head screwdriver First loosen the screws located at the four corners of the filter cover Once the screws have been loosened gently push the filter cover up until the large holes are aligned with the screw heads then pull away from the television and set aside Repeat this step for the other filter cover Screws Filter Cover 58 Appendix A 5 Cleaning the filter The air filters are now exposed You may use a vacuum cleaner hose to or remove dirt and dust from the surface of the filter Do not remove the filters Vacuum Cone from the television Using a vacuum hose gently work the nozzle close to the surface of the filter Continue vacuuming until the dust and dirt has been removed from Filter the filter surface Do not touch the vacuum hose directly to the filter or try to pick dust off the surface by hand This could cause the filter surface to tear 6 Reinstall the filter cover Place the filter cover over the filter aligning the large holes over the screw heads Slide the filter cover down and tighten the four screws using the screwdriver Repeat for the other filter cover 7 Reinstall the speaker covers Replac
66. ll usually give clearer sound from weak signals than will stereo With this setting all broadcasts mono and stereo will be played in mono sound only by the television Select SAP Second Audio Program to listen to an alternate soundtrack if one is being broadcast Alternate soundtracks may be the dialog of a program in a different language or additional information about a program topic A logo will appear at the beginning of a program with SAP to inform you that an alternate soundtrack is available Some Sound Advice You can tell if a program is broadcast in stereo by the position of the ON AIR arrow in the MTS menu Unfortunately some cable companies may squash the transmission of stereo programs because they have only monaural equipment If you are connected to a cable system the sound is at the mercy of that cable company If they broadcast only monaural signals your television will only receive a mono signal even if the program was originally broadcast in stereo Fortunately most programs that are broadcast in stereo are aired on the major television networks If you connect your TV to an antenna instead of cable and set the tuner mode in the AUTO TUNER SETUP to AIR instead of CABLE you will be able to pick up stereo broadcasts in stereo SOUND ADJUST af a PREVIOUS BASS TREBLE BALANCE MTS STEREO SAP MONO ONAIR ONAIR NEXT PAGE SELECT BY a EXIT BY OPERATE BY ar EXIT 43 Ini
67. move to a setting Use the lt or gt arrows to adjust the selected setting Once you have each setting adjusted as you like it use the wW arrow to move to SAVE AS CHOICE Press lt or gt to exit Your personal settings will now be available as the Choice option whenever you press the VIDEO STATUS button on the remote control You may change your Choice settings anytime you wish e You must use SAVE AS CHOICE to exit the SET VIDEO STATUS menu e For descriptions of the SET VIDEO STATUS settings and how to adjust them see pages 34 and 35 41 Sound Adjust Sound 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 gt m ji i 5 a2 PREVIOUS BASS naeeteatnes frsssesssseen TREBLE unten ftesssesees BALANCE mememe peee MTS STEREO SAP MONO NEXT PAGE SELECT BY a EXIT BY OPERATE BY we EXIT SOUND ADJUST Menu Access the onscreen menus by pressing MENU on your remote control You may then either use the up and down arrows amp to scroll to the SOUND ADJUST menu or press MENU until the SOUND ADJUST screen appears Use the amp wW arrows to move to the setting you wish to change You can make adjustments to any or all of
68. mp See page 63 for recycling information Replacing the Lamp Please read these instructions fully before attempting to replace the lamp Please observe all safety warnings 1 Turn the television off Press the Power button on the remote control or television s front panel to turn the television off Wait until the picture has closed and the 10 LED lights on the front panel have stopped blinking indicating the lamp cool down cycle is complete Warning The cool down cycle cools the lamp from its normal operating temperatures This does not mean the lamp will now be cool enough to handle safely Wait at least one hour before proceeding 60 Appendix B 2 Unplug the television Disconnect the television s power cord from the AC outlet Make sure the 10 LED lights have stopped blinking before you unplug the television Never attempt to replace the lamp with the television plugged in 3 Remove the left speaker panel The next step is to remove the left soeaker panel located at the bottom of the front of the television cabinet The top of the speaker panels are held with Velcro Make sure the television is unplugged see steps 1 and 2 before removing the speaker panel To remove the panel Grab the panel from the side near the top Gently pull the top away from the television When the top part of the speaker panel is fully away from the television lift up The panel will come away from the bottom of the television Set the panel asi
69. n entertainment centers and other mounting systems Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance including head cleaning Damage that occurs in shipment due to an act of God and cosmetic damage Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge Products used for commercial purposes including but not limited to rental 7 Lamp is covered for 6 months or 2000 hours from date of purchase whichever comes first Labor to replace lamp is not included upon expiration of the lamp warranty period 8 Accessories 9 Batteries except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from date of purchase There are no express warranties except as listed above THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILTY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO TAPES RECORDS OR DISCS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long the warranty lasts so thes
70. nd instructions marked on your TV set INSTALLATION 1 Your TV set is equipped with a polarized AC line plug one blade of the plug is wider than the other POLARIZED TYPE DA This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the power outlet only one way Should you be unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug Should it still fail to fit contact your electrician 2 Operate the TV set only from a power source as indicated on the TV set or refer to the operating instructions for this information If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your TV set dealer or local power company For battery operation refer to the operating instructions 3 Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous and so are frayed power cords and broken plugs They may result in a shock or fire hazard Call your service technician for replacement 4 Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord and do not place the TV set where power cord is subject to traffic or abuse This may result in a shock or fire hazard 5 Do not use this TV set near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near swimming pool etc 6 If an outside antenna is connected to the TV set be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electr
71. nd quality in not as you would like changing the SOUND MODE to PHANTOM and turning the TV SPEAKER function OFF will solve the problem Audio Settings Settings for when 2 additional speakers are used to enjoy Dolby Surround sound Only the surround speakers are connected Use the amp and arrows in the sound mode menu to select Dolby Pro Logic Press the arrow to display the Dolby Pro Logic second menu Use the lt and gt arrows to set the MODE to PHANTOM When the PHANTOM mode is selected you can choose whether to use the internal speakers as the L R sound speakers or to turn them off Use the amp and arrows to select TV SPEAKER and the arrow to select L R or OFF As arule select L R In order to test the balance of sound coming from each speaker use the amp and w arrows to select the TEST MODE Use the arrow to turn the TEST MODE ON A test sound signal is output from each speaker Use the amp and arrows to select the option LEFT RIGHT or SURROUND you want to adjust and use the lt and gt arrows to adjust the volume of each speaker Sit where you normally watch television and adjust the sound so that the balance of sound from each speaker is as you want it to be When you have finished testing the balance of sound coming from each speaker use the amp and arrows to select the TEST MODE and use the arrow to turn the TEST MODE OFF Press the EXIT button to return to the normal television screen
72. nection 4 Unplug the power cord during each connection 5 Follow the In and Out Concept Remember In and Out the Output jack from one device will go to the Input jack of the other Read the jack panels they are all labeled 6 The AV Compu Link Cable is supplied with certain JVC devices If you have a JVC Compu Link VCR or other piece of equipment but don t have an AV Compu Link cable contact your local JVC dealer Audio Video Connectors RF Cable A V Plug S Video Plug AV Compu Link Plug 10 Connections E Front Panel Diagram How to open the Front door a LIMONO OR O OOO INPUT 5 L AUDIO MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENSE FROM DOLBY LABORATORIES LICENSING CORPORATION AV COMPULINK EX 11 Connections ______Y Cable and VCR Connections There are three basic antenna or cable connections e If you plan to only connect an antenna or to a cable television system please refer to Diagram 1 e If you plan to connect a VCR and have an antenna or a cable television system that does not require the use of a cable box please refer to Diagram 2 e f you plan to connect a VCR and have a cable system that requires the use of a box to receive any or all cable channels please refer to Diagram 3 Please note In the following diagrams only the portion of the AV 61S902 s rear panel jacks that will be used for the connection desc
73. ning V Chip settings OFF in the V CHIP menu page 34 You can always unblock a restriction by re entering the V CHIP menu and removing the lock icon Initial Setup 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 Digital In terminal INITIAL SETUP ai Ey INITIAL SETUP FH az PREVIOUS a PREVIOUS LANGUAGE ENG FRE SPA LANGUAGE ENG FRE SPA CLOSED CAPTION VERTICAL POSITION DSD ON OFF DIGITAL IN SIZE 2 NEXT PAGE NEXT PAGE SELECT BY ag EXIT BY SELECT BYag EXIT BY OPERATE BY EXT OPERATE BY ae EXIT INITIAL SETUP Menu INITIAL SETUP Menu t Access the onscreen menus by pressing MENU on your remote control You may then either use the up and down arrows to scroll to the INITIAL SETUP menu or press Menu until the INITIAL SETUP screen appears Use the lt or gt arrows to move to the setting you wish to change You can make adjustments to any or all of the settings LANGUAGE ENG FRE SPA You can view the onscreen menu displays in one of three languages English French or Spanish See page 28 CLOSED CAPTION Many programs now include addit
74. nk EX Jack 3 5 mm mini jack x 1 Digital In DVI 25 pin e The Digital In terminal is not compatible with the picture signal of a personal computer Dimensions In WxHxD cm 57 4 X 59 s X 24 7 s 145 1 x 150 8 x 62 9 Weight Ibs kg 258 Ibs 117 kg Accessories Illuminated remote control unit AA batteries x 2 Specifications subject to change without notice JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA o JVC CANADA INC Division of JVC Americas Corp 21 Finchdene Square 1700 Valley Road Scarborough Ontario Wayne New Jersey 07470 Canada M1X 1A7 Vo LCT0942 001A 0101 TN CR IWAI
75. nt Panel a se 54 LIQM Revie T br eu altel oe adh 54 VCR BUttOns 000 ee cette eee eeetteeeeeennees 55 DVD BUON S i uct aude ei 55 TNIGAIN SWIER inde a lai a 55 VCR DVD SWItCh oo cece eetetteeeeeeneees 55 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting see ee ei ence oles 56 Appendices Appendix A Cleaning the Filters 0 0 0 58 Appendix A Caring for the Cabinet 59 Appendix A Caring for the Screen s 59 Appendix B Changing the Lamp 60 Appendix B Replacement Lamp Kit 60 Appendix B Replacement Lamp 05 60 Appendix B Warning Messages s 63 Appendix B Recycling Information 63 Appendix C LED Display 0 cceeeee 64 Limited Warranty cccccceccceceeeeseeetestetereeeeeees 65 Authorized Service Centers 0ceeeceee 66 SPECICATION S ner a i e T 67 Table of Contents Introduction After removing the product from the box use the following procedure to prepare the television 1 Check the accessories Check that nothing is missing e eg 0 poop Q0oo0o0o0 Olooco O K A 6 0 08 y Og A 4 25 Television Remote Control Two AA Batteries 2 Prepare the remote control 1 Refer to page 21 and insert the batteries 2 In order to control the television with the remote control set the TV CATV switch to TV Set the VCR DVD switch to
76. o DVD to control a DVD player Please see pages 22 to 25 for instructions on programming your remote control to operate a Cable box VCR or DVD player Press the CH and Ch buttons to scan through the channels Tap the CH or CH button to move through the channels one channel at a time To move rapidly through the channels using JVC s Hyperscan feature press and hold CH or CH The channels will zip by at a rate of five channels per second Press VoL or VoL to raise or lower the volume An indicator bar will appear onscreen to show you the television volume level The CH and VoL buttons are also used to navigate JVC s onscreen menu sys tem You can directly access specific channels using the 10 key pad For more information on remote control button features see pages 50 to 55 For infor mation on using the onscreen menus see page 26 21 Remote Programming Setting the CATV VCR and DVD Codes You can program your remote to operate your cable box satellite receiver VCR or DVD player by using the instructions and codes listed below If the equipment does not respond to any of the codes listed below or to the code search function use the remote control supplied by the manufacturer Cable Box or Satellite setup The remote control is programmed with CATV and or Satellite codes for power on power off channel up channel down and 10 key operation 1 Find the CATV Satellite brand from the li
77. o Input 1 jack Connect the red audio cable from the VCR s Right Audio Output jack to the TV s Right Audio Input 1 jack e f you are connecting a mono sound VCR it will have only one audio out jack Connect it to the TV s left audio input jack e The VCR signal will be available on Input 1 on the Input Menu see page 54 if the connection shown above is used e Coaxial cables are not included with the television e Please consult your VCR s owners manual for more information on its operation Note e When recording a program from a cable box which is connected as shown above switch the antenna mode to INPUT A before starting to record with the VCR If you want to watch the program which is being recorded use the INPUT button to choose the VIDEO input 14 Connections DTV Decoder Connection Your AV 61S902 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 Ps 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 S VIDEO DTV Decoder AUDIO OUT Green Blue Red COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 Connect Green cable out from the DTV Decoder Y Video Output in to TV Y Component
78. o work in intervals of 15 min utes for a total time of up to 180 minutes eee 60 75 ep Oe tetas 130 Tea eG gt Ty Press the SLEEP TIMER button to activate Sleep Timer Message 20 seconds before the automatic timer shutoff occurs this message will appear onscreen GOOD NIGHT PUSH SLEEP TIMER BUTTON TO EXTEND You have 20 seconds to press the SLEEP TIMER button to delay the shutoff for another 15 minutes If you do not press the button the television will automatically shut off 51 Button Functions BBE 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 OFF Sound Press the SOUND button to access the Dolby Sound settings menu For more information on the Dolby sound feature and its settings see page 45 Muting The MuTING button instantly turns the volume down completely when you press it MUTING The volume level will instantly go to zero e To restore the volume to its previous level press MUTING again Video Status The VIDEO Status button gives you a choice of three TV picture display settings including display of your own setting preferences Standard Resets the picture display to the original factory settings Choice Displays the setting levels you specified on the SET VIDEO STATUS menu page 41 Theater Gives a rich film like look to video Ty Press the VIDEO Status but
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80. om the INITIAL SETUP menu by using the aw arrows to move to the ANTENNA option in the INITIAL SETUP menu Select the option by pressing lt or gt Use the lt or gt arrows to select INPUT A or INPUT B 31 Initial Setup CHANNEL SUMMARY CHANNEL SUMMARY lets you customize the list 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 use the amp arrows to move to the CHANNEL SUMMARY option in the INITIAL SETUP menu Select the option by pressing lt or P The CHANNEL SUMMARY screen will now be displayed with the chan nels set to scan marked with an v You can delete channels from the oo G es SCAN scan by removing the v If any channels were missed during AUTO 4 TUNER SETUP and you wish to add them you may by placing an v ue 4 o next to the channel number 03 s 08 04 v 09 v To add or delete channels use the amp W arrows to move to the SCAN 05 P 10 P column Use the amp w arrows to move through the list of channels Press lt or gt to include or delete channels from scanning When you have added or deleted all the channels you wish you can leave the CHANNEL SUMMARY screen by press ing Exit on the remote control Channel Summary Lock You can also use the CHANNEL SUMMARY screen to lock certain channels When a channel is loc
81. or 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 OVER sveo AUDIO VIDEO L MONO R weurs E Q Q Q 3 CAMCORDER To access the front panel jacks press lightly on the top center of the front panel door to open it To connect a device like a camcorder 1 Connect the yellow video cable from the device s Video Output jack to the TV s Video Input jack 2 Connect the white or black audio cable from the device s Left Audio Output jack to the TV s Left Audio Input jack 3 Connect the red audio cable from the device s Right Audio Output jack to the TV s Right Audio Input jack e f you are connecting a mono sound device it will have only one audio out jack Connect it to the TV s left audio input jack e The device will be available on Input 4 on the Input Menu see page 54 if the connection shown above is used e Please consult your camcorder or other device s owners manual for more information on its operation 19 Connections Home Theater The AV 61S902 is designed to be the center of a home theater system The AV 61S902 features a 50 Watt built in amplifier with output jacks for up to four speakers 2 front 2 rear surround The diagram below shows the con nections and general speaker placement for a typical Surround Sound hom
82. r disconnect from the home stereo use this option to turn the TV s speakers back on e Before you turn the TV SPEAKER setting from OFF to ON make sure that the TV volume is set very low If the TV volume is set too high when the speakers are turned on the sound level may be extremely loud and could damage the speakers e The TV SPEAKER option can not be operated from the menu screen when DOLBY PRO LOGIC is selected on the SOUND MODE menu Note When using external speakers make sure you shut off the television s speakers by using the TV SPEAKER option shown above 44 Audio Settings Sound Mode The sound system of the AV 61S902 lets you customize the audio output of the television for optimal performance with your home theater system All AV 61S902 feature Dolby Surround and Dolby Pro Logic technology for unparalleled sound quality You can access the sound settings by pressing SOUND on the remote control The SOUND MODE menu will appear SOUND MODE DOLBY PRO LOGIC gt PRO LOGIC 3D PHONIC gt DANCE CLUB CONCERT HALL STADIUM HYPER SOUND Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories SELECT BY B EXIT BY DOLBY Pro Logic and the double D OPERATE BY aw symbol are trademarks of Dolby SOUND MODE Menu Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic You can enjoy Dolby Surround sound with additional speakers The following settings must be performed before you can enjoy Dolby Surroun
83. rd objects When the screen is dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth Refer to Appendix A for details of how to clean the screen 6 Caution Warm air from air duct This unit has an air duct for cooling The duct will blow warm air while the television is operating When placing the television make sure not to locate the unit too close to wallpaper The warm air could cause the color of the wallpaper to change Also take care to keep children and pets away from the warm air ducts Long expo sure to the warm air from the ducts could cause a minor burn 7 Caution Moving this unit This unit has casters When you are moving the unit try to only push the unit from the sides Attempting to push the unit from the front or back could cause the unit to tip over When lifting this unit do not hold by the screen frame Holding the screen frame could cause it to detach from the unit and fall 8 Do not replace the lamp immediately after use The lamp becomes extremely hot during use If the lamp is touched immediately after use before it has had a chance to cool down there is a danger of burns Be careful when handling the lamp 9 Do not touch the lamp glass If the lamp is used when there is dirt from fingers on the lamp glass there is a possibility of the lamp breaking Be careful not to touch the lamp glass 10 ILA element characteristics Do not project still pictures or pictures which have still segments for a long time The still pa
84. rd shock could cause the lamp to shatter ALWAYS recycle the used lamp Because the lamp contains a small amount of mercu ry it cannot be thrown out with regular trash Follow the recycling instructions includ ed with the replacement lamp 61 Appendix B Replacing the Lamp continued Please read these instructions fully before attempting to replace the lamp Please observe all safety warnings 6 Removing the lamp unit Using the hex wrench included with the replacement lamp loosen the two hex screws fastening the lamp unit Remove the screws and set aside When the screws have been removed remove the lamp by grab bing the handle and sliding the unit towards you 7 Install the new lamp unit Light source lamp unit Slide the new lamp unit into the television by holding the handle attached to the unit When the new lamp unit is securely installed inside Hex wrench the television replace the hex screws using the hex wrench To ensure the new lamp unit sits properly inside the television secure the right hex screw first then the left If the lamp unit does not sit securely inside the television the television will not turn on WARNING Remember it is very important you DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS SURFACE OF THE NEW LAMP Please re read the warnings on page 61 regarding the new lamp unit Replace the lamp with part number PK CL200U only The television is designed to work specifically with this lamp Lamps other than the PK
85. reen display If the connected device has an S Video terminal connecting this will enable the picture to be dis played when watching the split screen display e Split Screen functions will not work with locked channels or channels blocked by V Chip ratings limits A blue screen will display instead e The picture from the RF INPUT B can not be displayed on the split screen Button Functions Menu The MENU button allows you to access JVC s onscreen menu system Press Menu to activate the onscreen menu system e See individual topics like Picture Adjust for specific information on using those menu screens Exit Press the Exit button to leave a menu screen Display The DISPLAY screen shows the current status of timers and inputs Cp Press the DisPLaY button to activate AO The screen on the left shows the following information NOW 42 20PM _ The channel or AV input RF input A 07 l e The current time 12 20 pm LEEP TIMER FF ee TIMER en e SLEEP TIMER status minutes remaining The SLEEP TIMER is off ON TIME Sea e ON OFF TIMER status Set to turn on everyday at 7 00 pm off at 10 00 pm OFF TIME 10 00 PM Each press of the DispLay button moves to a different display mode Display Full screen shown above Time Shows the current time only Channel Shows the current channel only Off Turns all displays off Sleep Timer The SLEEP TIMER can turn the TV off for you after you fall asleep Program it t
86. ribed will be shown For an illustration of the complete rear panel please see page 11 e For instructions on connecting a satellite or HDTV receiver please see page 15 Diagram 1 EE Cable box 1 Connect a coaxial cable out from the cable TV wall outlet or external antenna into the RF Input A 2 Connect a coaxial cable out from the Cable Split Out RF jack into the RF input on the cable box 3 Connect a coaxial cable out from the Cable Box RF Output jack into the television s RF Input B e If you are connecting an external antenna or to a cable system that does not require the use of a cable box to receive any or all cable channels follow step 1 only e Coaxial cables are not included with the television 12 Connections Diagram 2 S VIDEO i 1g OVER over over 1 Connect a coaxial cable out from the cable TV wall outlet or external antenna into the RF Input A Connect a coaxial cable out from the Cable Split Out RF jack into the RF input on the VCR Connect the yellow video cable from the VCR s Video Output jack to the TV s Video Input 1 jack WD Connect the white audio cable from the VCR s Left Audio Output jack to the TV s Left Audio Input 1 jack Connect the red audio cable from the VCR s Right Audio Output jack to the TV s Right Audio Input 1 jack e f you are connecting a mono sound VCR it will have only one audio out jack Connect it to the TV
87. rts of the picture may remain on the screen This is a characteristic of ILA elements and not a mal function The picture will disappear over time 11 Condensation When a heater is turned on or the television is moved from a cold place to a hot place droplets of water may be formed on the lamp and screen This is called condensation If the television is used while this condensa tion is still present the picture may seem distorted and the inside of the screen may become dirty In such cases wait until the condensation has gone before using the television 12Do not open the rear cabinet of this unit This unit has a DIGITAL IN terminal Opening the rear cabinet will violate the copyright of program or software shown on this television Please do not open the rear cabinet Table of Contents Introduction 8 Watching television eresi iina tinii i 9 Connections Connections Checklist 0cccccccceccceeeeeeeseeeees 10 Audio Video Connectors sssri 10 Front Panel Diagram ccccececteeeeeeenereees 11 Rear Panel DiaQram c cceceeceeeteeeeeteeereees 11 Cable and VCR Connections ccccccccceeee 12 S Video Connection 0 cece ee cee eeeeeee eee eee eee 13 DTV Decoder Connection 0 0 0 15 DVD Player Connection 0 cccceeeeeeeeeeees 17 AN COMPU HNK eriga en 18 Front Panel Inputs i iein ana 19 Home TING ATR ticciit casdinddvsatiesesdaa visaxesdvindcsesats 20 Remote Contr
88. s by pressing the AY arrows Light The remote control includes illuminated buttons for key features like CH and VoL Press the LIGHT button to turn the illumination on The illumination will shut off automatically after a few seconds 54 Button Functions 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 e The remote is preset with the code 000 to control JVC brand VCR s For any other manufacturer s brand VCR please see the code chart and instructions on page 23 DVD Buttons You can also use this remote control to operate the basic functions of your DVD player These functions include play rewind fast forward stop still oause previous next tray open close power on and power off Move the selector switch to DVD to operate e The remote is preset with the code 000 to control JVC brand DVD players For any other manufacturer s brand DVD player please see the code chart and instructions on page 24 TV CATV Switch Use either the television s own tuner or a cable box to select channels Set this switch to TV to operate the televi sion s built in tuner Move the switch to CATV to operate a cable box e See page 22 for information on programming your remote for cable box operation VCR DVD Switch You can con
89. scriptions of each setting will follow e You may change these settings at any time by using the onscreen menu system PLUG IN MENU LANGUAGE ENG FRE SPA AUTO TUNER SETUP SET CLOCK FINISH SELECT BY ag EXIT BY OPERATE BY aw EXIT PLUG IN MENU Use the up and down arrows A to scroll to the first menu item Use the lt gt arrows to move to the select the item You can make adjustments to any or all of the settings LANGUAGE ENG FRE SPA You can view the onscreen menu displays in one of three languages English French or Spanish When shipped from the factory all menus will display in English You can use the language setting to change the menus to one of the other two languages if you wish To change the language use the wW arrows to move to LANGUAGE With the Language option selected use the lt d gt arrows to move to the language you wish to select English French or Spanish As you highlight a language the menu will display in that language Your selection will be entered when you move to a differ ent option using the wW arrows or press Exit to leave the menu system 28 Plug In Menu AUTO TUNER SETUP 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
90. settings refer to pages 33 to 35 53 Button Functions Input The AV 61S902 can receive signals from a variety of sources Use the INPUT button INPUT to select the signal source Antenna for signals from the RF coaxial cable or VIDEO 1 through VIDEO 4 for signals from an audio video device like a DVD player A 01 or VCR or DIGITAL IN VIDEO 1 The INPUT menu will appear when you press INPUT To select a signal source press VIDEO 2 INPUT each press will move to the next item in the menu If no device is connected to an input a blue screen will appear When you have selected a signal source VIDEO 3 either press Exit to leave the menu or wait a few seconds for the menu to disappear VIDEO 4 automatically DIGITAL IN e You cannot use the A Warrows to access items from the menu e Pressing CH will automatically select the antenna A 01 as the source INPUT Menu Menu on TV s front panel You can also access the onscreen menu system by pressing the MENU button on the television s front panel When you press this button an additional onscreen menu will appear FRONT PANEL CONTROL CHANNEL A 07 INPUT TV ASPECT FULL NEXT PAGE SELECT BY FRONT KEY OPERATE BY lt FRONT KEY FRONT PANEL Menu This menu will show the current channel 07 on the menu shown above the current signal input in use TV antenna and the current aspect ratio FULL You can move to the other onscreen menu
91. st of codes shown below 2 Slide the 2 way selector switch to CATV 3 Press and hold down the DIsPLay button 4 With the DisPLay button held down enter the first code number listed using the 10 key pad 5 Release the DispLay button 6 Confirm the operation of the Cable Box Satellite receiver e If your CATV or Satellite box does not respond to the first code try the others listed If it does not respond to any code try the Search Codes Function on page 25 Cable Box CODES Cable Box CODES Digital Satellite Puser 032 Systems A rener 032 025 ao 061 070 Echostar 100 113 114 Cableview 051 032 Realistic 032 Citizen 022 051 Regal 058 064 040 Express VU 100 113 041 042 045 Ge 106 068 Curtis 058 059 ea ws 032 025 a G 108 agle 039 Rembrandt 037 032 051 Gradiente 112 038 Hitachi 104 111 22 Ar Brand T SSE semi a o zz Scientific Manta 057 058 059 eneral Instrument 024 025 Bee 027 poe Suva 051 047 021 022 057 051 056 023 Stargate 032 051 Hamlin 040 041 042 045 058 064 Telecaption 067 Hitachi 026 027 020 021 022 057 Tocom 035 036 066 023 Toshiba 050 049 050 051 Unika 032 025 054 a 052 Memorex 030 Videoway Movietime 032 051 Viewstar 029 030 063 046 Oak 039 037 048 Zenith Panasonic 055 056 060 Zenith Drake 046 071 Satellite Paragon 063 Philips 028 029 030 052 053 031 069
92. t gently with a soft cloth Caring for the Screen The screen of the AV 61S902 is treated with an electrostatic proof coating When it gets dirty wipe it gently with a soft cloth If the screen is very dirty wipe it down with a cloth dipped in a diluted kitchen cleaner and thoroughly wrung out Then wipe immediately after with a clean dry cloth Do not apply alcohol organic solvents like acetone acidic or alkaline cleansers to the screen These will remove the coating layer and cause discolorations Do not push or hit the screen This could cause scratches on the screen surface and image distortions 59 Appendix BAA Changing the Lamp WARNING It is very important you DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS SURFACE OF THE NEW LAMP Touching the glass sur face will deposit oils from your hand onto the lamp surface When the lamp heats up to operating temperature the oil will cause a difference in temperature on the lamp surface This will likely cause the lamp to break Replace the lamp with part number PK CL200U only The television is designed to work specifically with this lamp Using a different lamp or a third party manufacturer s lamp could cause a malfunction and or damage to the television The AV 61S902 uses a 200 Watt high pressure mercury lamp to project images onto the television screen When the lamp nears the end of its operating life you may notice the picture becoming dark When the picture begins to darken the lamp
93. the picture may be temporarily disturbed and noise may be seen on the screen if the power is turned on immediately after it has been turned off this is not a malfunction If the POWER LED and or the ON TIMER LED on the front panel of the television are blinking there is a problem with the television Refer to the table below to check the condition If you think that there is a problem contact the JVC Service Center where you purchased the television How the LED indicators are blinking Trouble The ON TIMER LED and POWER LED are blinking It is possible that the lamp has not been installed correctly or it may be a alternately malfunction he ON TIMER LED and POWER LED are lit at the It may be a malfunction same time The ON TIMER LED is blinking It may be a malfunction he POWER LED is blinking It may be a malfunction When you try to turn the power on the cooling mode The lamp may be blown Replace it with a new lamp is entered and the power does not turn on The filter unit may not be installed correctly The filter unit may be broken Replace with a new filter unit 57 Appendix A Cleaning the Filters The lamp and internal circuits of the AV 61S902 are cooled by a fan which draws in cool air through a pair of intakes The air intakes are located behind the speaker covers on the front of the television and contain air fil ters which need periodic cleaning It is very important the filt
94. tial Setup INITIAL SETUP F 2 PREVIOUS SUPER BASS HIGH MID LOW TV SPEAKER ON OFF NEXT PAGE SELECT BY a EXIT BY OPERATE BY we EXIT INITIAL SETUP Menu Access the onscreen menus by pressing MENU on your remote control You may then either use the up and down arrows to scroll to the INITIAL SETUP menu or press Menu until the INITIAL SETUP screen appears Use the amp arrows to move to the setting you wish to change You can make adjustments to any or all of the settings SUPER BASS HIGH MID LOW The SUPER BASS function dramatically adjust the bass sound of the television SUPER BASS has three set tings HIGH The bass is emphasized to give a heavy booming sound MID The bass is treated normally bass levels are in the same range as high and mid frequencies LOW The bass is softened low end sounds are made weaker Use the amp arrows to select the SUPER BASS function Use the lt or gt arrows to select HIGH MID or LOW Once you have made your selection press Exit to return to normal television viewing TV SPEAKER ON OFF The TV SPEAKER option turns the television s internal speakers on or off The television comes from the facto ry with the internal speakers turned on If you connect your television to a home stereo system use this option to turn the TV s speakers off To turn the speakers off press lt 4 or gt to highlight OFF Press w to enter your selection If you late
95. to another setting or press EXIT Note You may leave the PICTURE ADJUST menu at any time by pressing Exit Any changes you have made will be saved 38 Picture Adjust Picture Adjust Continued PICTURE TEE i The PICTURE level adjusts the contrast or range between black and white in the picture Press lt to decrease the range between the blacks and whites in the picture Press to increase the range Use the AY 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 lt to decrease the bright level Press to increase the bright level Use the w 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 ExIr DETAIL TE i DETAIL let s you adjust the sharpness of the picture Press lt d to decrease the level of detail This will give you images with softer edges and make the picture seem softer overall Press to increase the level of detail This will give you sharper images with harder edges Use the amp wW 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 Note You may leave the PICTURE ADJUST menu at any time by pressing Exit Any changes you have made will be saved 39
96. ton to choose a setting m gt CHOICE gt THEATER gt STANDARD Natural Cinema Natural Cinema corrects the problem of blurred edges which may occur when viewing a program originally shot on film such as motion pictures or animation If you notice blurring at the edges of these programs press NATURAL CINEMA and set it to ON Natural Cinema helps correct conversion errors that occur when film which is shot at 24 frames per second is broadcast at the television rate of 30 frames per second Natural Cinema should not be used when viewing regular television programs or video tapes When viewing such programs set Natural Cinema to OFF e Natural Cinema is automatically turned off when you turn the television off or use one of the Multi Screen functions Aspect Press the AsPEcT button to access ASPECT ratio settings menu You can choose one of four display ratios for your television picture For more information on the ASPECT ratio feature and its settings see page 49 Notes BBE is a registered trademark of BBE Sound Inc For U S licensed from BBE Sound Inc under USP 4638258 4482866 and 5510572 For Canada licensed from BBE Sound Inc BBE is a registered trademark of BBE Sound Inc Button Functions Number Buttons 10 Key Pad Use the number buttons on the remote control to move directly to a specific channel For example to move to channel 7 Gp O Zero Tp 7 Seven 100 Button Use the 100
97. trol a VCR or DVD player with the buttons on the lower part of the remote control Use the VCR DVD selector switch to choose either VCR or DVD operation e See pages 23 and 24 for information on programming your remote with VCR and DVD operating codes 55 Troubleshooting PROBLEMS CHECK There is no power See if the power cord became unplugged Check for a blown fuse or circuit breaker or a power outage Are the POWER LED and or the ON TIMER LED on the front panel of the television blinking If these LED indicators are blinking there is a problem with the television Refer to the table on the next page and take the appropriate measures Are the 10 LED indicators on the front panel blinking while moving clockwise When the LED indicators on the front panel are blinking while moving clockwise the television is in the cooling mode The television can not be operated while the cooling is being performed Press the POWER button when the cooling has been completed Refer to page 9 After pressing the power button if you see all 10 LEDs on the front panel light up but the unit goes into cooling mode and you cannot then turn the television on the filter inside the air duct may not be properly installed or the lamp may be dead There is no picture or sound The antenna could be disconnected The input mode TV Video could be set improperly See page 8 The tuner AUTO TUNER SETUP could be set improperly See page 29 The T
98. u made in MODE Select the channel you wish to use CLOSED CAPTION Menu Note Most CAPTION information can be found on CC1 most TEXT can be found on T1 The others are available for future use Once your Caption preferences are set use the W arrow to move to FINISH Press lt 4 or gt to save your set tings and exit the menu VERTICAL POSITION If you select the regular size with ASPECT VERTICAL POSITION option is not viewed This option allows you to adjust the vertical position of the picture on the screen You can raise or lower the orientation of the picture by pressing the or W arrows to move the picture up or down When the picture is positioned the way you would like press Exit to save your settings and leave this option DSD ON OFF Digital Super Detail Available only when using the Theater setting with a 1080i signal DSD automatically emphasizes detail and corrects distortions at picture edges This feature digitally process es the 1080i signal giving you the clearest picture possible Select DSD using the w arrows Use the lt or gt arrows to turn DSD ON to digitally process the signal or OFF to view the signal in its natural form Once you have made your selection press Exit to save your settings and leave this option e You can access the Theater setting by pressing the VIDEO Status button on the remote control For more information on VIDEO STATUS see page 52 DIGITAL IN SIZE 1 The DIGITAL
99. ucer filter when receiving a weak signal to help increase the overall signal quality Use the w arrows to select DNR Use the lt or gt arrows to turn DNR ON to reduce noise or OFF to shut the DNR filter off e The DNR filter will reduce noise without affecting the overall image quality unlike the YNR filter That is why we suggest you try using the DNR filter first DNR runs a frame by frame comparison of the incoming sig nal to detect and reduce areas of noise 40 Picture Adjust NOISE MUTING ON OFF The NOISE MUTING setting inserts a blue screen over any channels that are not broadcasting or have signals to weak to have clear signals Press the lt or arrows to turn NOISE MUTING on or OFF SET VIDEO STATUS SET VIDEO STATUS lets you save a customized set of screen display settings You can access your personal settings at any time by pressing the VIDEO Status button on the remote control and selecting the Choice option To enter your customized settings use the W arrows to select SET VIDEO STATUS The following menu will appear SET VIDEO STATUS TN eccece COLOR DC Tana PICTURE eames perre BRIGHT sninienacsssascacs eee DETAIL teeeeetstnnes cn YR ae un tcertreverrss cere SAVE AS CHOICE SELECT BY a EXIT BY OPERATE BY ar EXIT SET VIDEO STATUS Menu The five settings options on the SET VIDEO STATUS menu are the same as the ones shown on pages 38 and 39 Use the w arrows to
100. ul not to confuse the red Component Video cable with the red audio cable It is best to complete one set of connections Audio or Video before starting the other to avoid accidentally switching the cables e f your DVD player does not have a Component Video output you may connect it using an S Video cable See your DVD player s owners manual for more information on making an S Video connection Note 1 The picture signal input from the component input terminal of the television can not be used for split screens If you want to display the picture from the DVD player when using split screens also connect the S Video cable Connections AV Compu Link JVC s AV Compu Link 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 e The AV Compu Link cable may be included with the JVC AV Compu Link accessory you wish to connect If itis not contact an authorized JVC Service Center for part EWP 805 012 e AV Compu Link can only be used with JVC brand products S VIDEO INPUT3 INPUT2 INPUT1 AV Compu E Link Ex 7 Swap AV COMPULINK EX To Connect Plug one end of the AV Compu Link cable into the AV Compu Link
101. w The Warranty Period PARTS 1YEAR LABOR 1YEAR LAMP Spots whichever comes first THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY 50 UNITED STATES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO WHAT WE WILL DO If this product is found to be defective within the warranty period JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered during regular business hours by JVC authorized service centers Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of this Warranty Period Televisions with a screen size of 25 inches and larger are covered on an in home basis WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Either contact the selling dealer retailer or call 1 800 252 5722 to arrange In home service In home service will require clear access to the Television by the service technician WHAT IS NOT COVERED This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover 1 Products which have been subject to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reason able care or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service or if affixed to any attach ment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation installation and removal from built i
102. will fill the AV 61S902 s screen from top to bottom while black bars will appear to fill up the ASPECT Menu remaining space along the picture s sides The 4 3 picture will be centered within the boundaries of the 16 9 screen When you have selected the ASPECT ratio you wish to view either press ENTER or wait a few seconds for the ASPECT menu to disappear You may change the ASPECT at any time Aspect Ratios PANORAMA CINEMA a FULL REGULAR 49 Button Functions Split Activate the Split Screen option by pressing SPLIT on the remote control MAIN CHANNEL SPLIT SCREEN PICTURE PICTURE SPLIT SCREEN Mode Two channels or input will now appear onscreen The channel or input you were watching before pressing SPLIT will appear on the left the new channel will appear on the right The sound will continue to come from the main screen channel or input To turn Split Screen off and return to normal television viewing press SPLIT again Swap You can exchange the channel or input displayed in the Split screen window for the main screen image by pressing Swap button Freeze Pressing the FREEZE button causes the screen to change to the split screen display with the still picture displayed on the right In order to return to the normal display press the FREEZE button once again Notes e The picture signal input from the component input terminal of the television can not be displayed when watching the split sc

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