JVC AV-26230 User's Manual
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1. Unpacking Your Television Thank you for your purchase of a JVC Color Television Before you begin setting up your new television please check to make sure you have all of the following items In addition to this guide your television box should include 1 Remote Two AA 1 Television Control Batteries A matching TV stand is also available sold separately Note Your television and or remote control may differ from the examples illustrated here AV 32260 Once you have unpacked your television the next step is to connect it to your antenna cable or satellite system and to connect the audio video devices you want to use with your television To make these connections you will use plugs like the ones illustrated below A V Input Plug Used to connect audio video devices like VCRs DVD players stereo amplifiers game consoles etc ip w M S Video Plug nu RF Connectors Used to connect a coaxial cable from an external antenna or Cable TV system Used to make video AV Compu Link Cable connections with Used to connect JVC AV some VCRs DVDs Compu Link capable Camcorders etc components for an automated home theater We recommend that before you start using your new television you read this entire User s Guide so you can learn about your new television s many great features But if you re anxious to start using your television right away a quick setup guide follows on the2. BUTTON FUNCTIONS Men co ies 35 is 40 Exit and PIP Off 40 DISPLAY san aro ote Sy eters E R k 40 Video Status 41 Sleep Timer 41 Hyper Surround ca 41 DATA e et Sg bo Se Whee ble ah 41 A taste tec amp Gas Pets Ay eae A a 42 Return 42 A a tas Gs inte eden oh ee EEn ge 42 VCR Buttons 43 DVD Buttons 43 TVICATV Switch 43 VCR DVD Switch 43 PIP Picture In Picture Introduction 44 On Move 44 Freez Eo Is Os 45 MIA ENDE 45 Channel 45 SQUICO Ac ia 45 APPENDICES Troubleshooting 46 Warranty na e 47 Authorized Service Centers 49 Search Codes 50 Specifications 51 Connections Cable and VCR Connections There are three basic types of antenna or cable connections e If you have an antenna or have a cable system that does not require you use a cable box to select channels please refer to Diagram 1 If you have a cable system that requires the use of a cable box to access all the channels please refer to Diagram 2 If you cannot operate your Picture In Picture function using Diagram 2 try the connection shown in Diagram 3 It is possible your cable box allows the signal of only one channel at a time to be sent to your television If you have a cable system that requires the use of a cable box to acces
3. 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 Electrical 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
4. To increase the treble lt To decrease the treble AV To move to the next setting Balance Adjust the level of sound between the TV s two speakers with the Balance setting Grp Press the Menu button AV To BALANCE gt To shift the balance towards the right speaker lt To shift the balance towards the left speaker AV To move to the next setting MTS Multi Channel Television Sound MTS technology allows several audio signals to be broadcast at once giving you a choice in what you wish to hear with a TV program In addition to mono or stereo sound an MTS broadcast may also include a Second Audio Program SAP Grp Press the Menu button AV To MTS lt gt Select the mode The ON AIR arrow tells you if a broadcast is in Stereo and or contains an SAP e Keep the TV in STEREO mode to get the best sound quality The sound will work in STEREO mode even if a certain broadcast is in MONO sound only e Choose the MONO setting to reduce excessive noise on a certain channel or broadcast Selecting SAP will allow you to hear an alternative soundtrack if one is available NOTE You can leave the Sound Settings menu at any time by pressing the Exit button on the remote control 36 General Items On Off Timer The On Off timer lets you program your television to turn itself on or off You can use it as an alarm to wake up to help you remember important programs or as a decoy when you re not home Tp Press the Menu button
5. or you can continue on in this guide for more information on connecting audio video devices programming your remote control or using the JVC onscreen menu system to customize your television viewing experience The Quick Setup is complete Table of Contents Quick Setup Guide 7 CONNECTIONS Cable and VCRConnections 11 Connecting to a DVD Player 14 Connecting to an External Amplifier 15 Connecting to a Camcorder 15 Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link 16 GETTING STARTED Remote Control Remote Control Basics 17 Changing the Batteries 17 Remote Programming 18 CATV and SatelliteCodes 18 VOR God s s va aa Gt ea 19 DVD Cod s s Brad y ete eH eds 20 MENU FUNCTIONS Using the Guide 21 Plug In Menu Introduction 22 Language 22 Auto Tuner Setup 22 Auto Clock Set 23 Manual Clock Set 24 Finish ooo o 24 Channel Summary 25 NGI sa fas ee eck ye oa ze fas ry A d 26 Set Lock Code 33 Picture Settings Tite oes ek Bite ee Ae Ao ok 34 COMO hr 34 Picture iaa 34 Bright Cy ea gato S28 apt e 34 Detail o o o o 34 Noise Muting 35 Set Video Status 35 Sound Settings A aS RE Reha Ho hx 36 MEDIO A ate E 36 Balanee ua A 36 MTS Multi channel Sound 36 General Items On Off Timer 37 TV Speaker 38 Closed Caption 39
6. OVER e Noise Muting will not work during Auto Tuner Setup e You will not need to press the Menu button to enter this screen from the Plug In Menu 22 Plug In Menu Auto Clock Set Before you use any of your TV s timer functions you must first set the clock You may precisely set your clock using the XDS time signal broadcast by most Public Broadcasting stations To set the clock using the XDS signal Y Enter the channel number of your local PBS station Grp Press MENU AV To SET CLOCK lt gt To operate lt gt To AUTO MODE AUTO MANUAL TIME ZONE EASTERN D S T ON OFF FINISH AV To TIME ZONE lt gt To select your time zone EOR EASTERN lt CENTRAL 4 gt MOUNTAIN ez HAWAII 4 gt ALASKA lt gt gt PACIFIC 4 AV To move to Daylight Savings Time D S T lt gt To turn D S T ON or OFF AV To FINISH lt gt To save settings and exit If you do not have a PBS station in your local area you will have to set the clock manually See Manual Clock Set on the next page for instructions e The Daylight Savings Time feature automatically adjusts your TV s clock for Daylight Savings The clock will move forward one hour at 2 00 am on the first Sunday in April The clock will move back one hour at 2 00 am on the last Sunday in October e You will not need to press the Menu button to enter this screen from the Plug In Menu 23 Plug In Menu Manual Clock Set To set you
7. 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 see page 18 20 Remote Control Remote Control Basics e Before you can operate the remote control you must first install the batteries included See Changing the Batteries at the bottom of this page for instructions For an illustration please see page 7 e Press the Power button to turn the television on or off e Make sure the TV CATV switch is set to TV Move the switch to CATV only if you need to operate a cable box e Slide the VCR DVD selector switch to VCR to control a VCR slide to DVD to control a DVD player Please see pages 18 to 20 for instructions on programming your remote control to operate a Cable box VCR or DVD player e 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 e 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 e Press VoL or VoL to raise or lower the volume An indicator bar will appear onscreen to show you the television volume level e The CH and VoL buttons are also used to navigate JVC s onscreen menu system e Y
8. a single still image onto the PIP window e If PIP is off when FREEZE is pressed a snapshot of the main screen is taken and placed in the PIP window e If PIP is on when FREEZE is pressed the image in the window when the button was pressed is held Swap You can exchange the channel displayed on the main screen for the one shown in the PIP window by pressing Swap Channel for PIP Like the main CHANNEL buttons CHANNEL for PIP lets you scan through the channels in the PIP window Direct channel selection with the 10 key pad for PIP is not possible Source You can select the signal source for the PIP window image ree 1 gt V 2 E If the PIP does not have a signal the window will be blue e If you connect a DVD to Video 2 the PIP window will be blue NOTES The PIP window is 1 the size of the full screen e PIP will not display blocked channels or programs A blue screen will display instead 45 Troubleshooting PROBLEMS CHECK There is no power e See if the power cord became unplugged e Check for a blown fuse or circuit breaker or a power outage There is no picture e The antenna could be disconnected or sound e The input mode could be set improperly See page 42 e The tuner Auto Tuner Setup could be set improperly See page 22 e The TV station may be having difficulties Check to see if other stations are working Remote control is not Check to see that the batteri
9. by pressing Exit NOTE e Please note that if the Clock Sleep Timer or On Off Timer are not set the Display screen will show Clock Not Set Sleep Timer Off and On Off Timer Off respectively 40 Button Functions Video Status The VIDEO Status button gives you a choice of three TV picture display settings including a display of your own preferences Standard Resets the picture display to the factory settings Choice Displays the setting levels you specified on the Set Video Status Menu see page 35 Theater Gives a rich film like look to video Grp Press the VIDEO Status button ES CHOICE THEATER ANDAR Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer can turn the TV off for you after you fall asleep Program it to work in intervals of 15 minutes for a total time of up to 180 minutes TP Press the SLEEP TIMER button gt 0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180 gt Sleep Timer Message 20 seconds before the automatic shutoff this message will appear GOOD NIGHT PUSH SLEEP TIMER BUTTON TO EXTEND You then have 20 seconds to press the Sleep Timer button to delay the shutoff for another 15 minutes Hyper Surround Creates a deep three dimensional sound effect by channeling the audio through the TV s front firing speakers Press the HYPER SURROUND button to turn the effect on or off HYPER SURROUND ON OFF Muting The MUTING button instantly turns the volume down completely when you press
10. it Press MUTING and the volume level will instantly go to zero To restore the volume to its previous level press MUTING again 41 Button Functions 100 Button Use the 100 button to directly access channels above Channel 99 For example to move to channel 124 press100 then 2 two then 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 using the CH and CH buttons Grp RETURN and hold for three seconds RETURN CHANNEL PROGRAMMED The channel currently active has been programmed as your Return channel Now scan through the channels using the CHANNEL buttons Grp RETURN 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 the CHANNEL buttons Pressing any number key will cancel Return e Return does not affect the PIP channel AV 27260 AV 32260 and AV 36260 only You will return to your programmed channel Input Selects the signal input source for the television TV for Antenna or Cable Video 1 2 or 3 for video devices like VCRs DVD players or camcorders Grp INPUT E TV gt VIDEO 1 gt VIDEO 2 ADE 42 Button Functions VCR Buttons You can use this remote control to operate t
11. 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 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 a POWER 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 Use only a cart or stand recommended by the TV set manufacturer Do nat try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets Wall or shelf mounting should follow the
12. manufacturers 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 For added protection of the TV set during a lightning storm or when the TV set is to be left unattended for an extended period 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 14 A TVset and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven sur faces may cause the TV set and cart combination to ev overturn VA SERVICE A 15 Unplug this TV set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service per 16 17 18 19 20 sonnel 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 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 impro
13. problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center the name and location which will be given to you by the toll free number If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product please contact our Customer Relations Department 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 reasonable 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 attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed 2 Initial installation installation and removal from built in entertainment centers and other mounting systems 3 Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning 4 Damage that occurs in shipment due to an act of God and cosmetic damage 5 Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge 6 Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensor Cartridge Stylus Needle are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase Warranty _ __ JVE 7 Accessories 8 Batteries except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from date of pur chase There are no express warranties except as listed above THE DURATION OF A
14. screen Your television has 2 Tuner PIP meaning you can view pictures from two different channels simultaneously A special set of PIP control buttons are located on the upper part of the remote control Descriptions of each button appear on this page The PIP feature is available on modes AV 27260 AV 32260 and AV 36260 only Cable Box Note The 2 Tuner PIP function may not operate when used with certain cable boxes This is because while some models of cable boxes may receive up to 181 channels they may only send the signal from one channel to your television please also see diagram on page 11 For the PIP tuner to operate correctly it must have access to all available channels Since the television is receiving the signal of only one channel from the cable box it is impossible for the 2 Tuner PIP to display a second different channel Because there are many different models of cable boxes in use today if you are having problems operating your PIP feature with your cable box we recommend you contact your local cable company for connection advice On Move Turn PIP on by pressing the ON Move button Gp PIP On Move TP Exit PIP Orr to turn PIP off Once PIP is turned on you can move the PIP window to any of the TV s main picture s four corners with the On Move button Grp ON Move e Each press of On Move will shift the PIP window to a different corner 44 Button Functions PIP Freeze Use the FREEZE button to lock
15. 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 Guidelines In addition to the ratings categories explained above information on specific kinds of content are also supplied with the V Chip rating These types of content may also be blocked The content types are V FV is for VIOLENCE FANTASY VIOLENCE L stands for strong LANGUAGE e S stands for SEXUAL CONTENT D stands for suggestive DIALOG 27 V Chip Setting US V Chip Ratings TP Press the Menu button AV To V CHIP lt gt To operate Lock icon f will appear Grp Press ZERO to access the V Chip menu V CHIP ON OFF SET US TV RATINGS SET MOVIE RATINGS SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE UNRATED VIEW BLOCK FINISH lt gt To turn V Chip ON or OFF AV To move to SET US TV RATINGS lt gt To operate Directions to set US V Chip Ratings Line up the cursor in the column TV PG TV G etc with the content row V FV S etc and press the Aor Y to move the cursor to the correct location Press or to turn the locking feature on or off An item is locked if the A icon appears instead of a For example To block viewing of all TV 14 shows move the cursor to the top row of that column and add a lock icon Once you ve put a lock on the top row everything in that column is automatically locked AV To the TV 14 Column lt gt To turn on the
16. will switch the TV to input 1 e To connect a JVC HiFi receiver or amplifier for a completely automated home theater see the HiFi s connection instructions in its user s guide for detailed connection information e 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 16 RM C305 lt gt 3 lt lt S Es E g vu Q m D e E Z z m pun o fe iS a m ES 2 U E as Po 000 ao 0000 DISPLA YA o 000 o D m o E D Z F 0 O Es m D a 5 D o Z is x S 3 Zz O V CHIP EXIT MENU PIP OFF v NS VCR CHANNEL VCR DVD a PREV_NEXT b gt POWER TV VCR Go O a REW PLAY ER REC MSTOP PAUSEII OPEN CLOSE STILL PAUSE JVC TV Changing the Batteries Push down on the remote s back cover and slide towards the bottom to remove it 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
17. 230 AV 36260 sion Format Format NTSC BTSC System Multi Channel Sound VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 Sub Mid Mid Super Hyper and Ultra bands 181 channel frequency synthesizer system Reception Range Ponerse Source AC 120V 60Hz 129 asw iaaw iow aow Consumption Screen Size 27 inch 68 cm 32 inch 80 cm 36 inch 90 cm measured diagonally measured diagonally measured diagonally full square full square full square Audio Output 3W 3W Speakers 2 x 4 3 4 5x12 cm 3 1 4 x 4 3 4 8x12 cm oval x 2 oval x 2 Antenna Terminal 75 ohms VHF UHF F type connector External Input Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms Jacks Audio 500mVrms 4dBs high impediance S Video Input Y 1Vp p positive 75 ohms negative sync provided Jack C 0 286 Vp p burst signal 75 ohms Component Input Y 1Vp p positive 75 ohms negative sync provided Jacks PB PR 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Audio Output Jacks VARI AV Compu Link ea EX Jack 3 5 mm mini jack x 1 More than 0 to 1550 mVrms 6 dBs Dimensions ii 25 3 4 x 23 3 8 x 20 1 2 30 1 4 x 26 1 4 x 21 1 2 33 7 8 x 23 3 4 x 22 1 8 WxHxD cm 65 4 x 59 1 x 51 8 76 8 x 66 7 x 54 7 86 0 x 60 3 x 56 0 Weight Ibs kg 74 8 34 0 112 2 51 0 149 2 67 8 Accessories Remote control unit x 1 AA batteries x 2 Specifications subject to change without notice 91 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA JVC CANADA INC O Division of JVC Americas Corp 21 Finchdene Square 1700 Valley Road Scarborough Ontario
18. 9 060 094 LXI 027 064 058 083 084 085 065 066 063 087 093 067 Realistic 024 063 036 Magnavox 031 023 024 067 040 027 086 19 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 pause operation 1 Find the DVD player brand from the list of codes shown below Slide the first 2 way selector switch to TV and the other 2 way selector switch to DVD Press and hold down the DisPLay button With the DisPLay button held down enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad Release the DisPLay button Confirm the operation of the DVD player e If 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 50 e After you program your remote some DVD buttons may not work properly If some buttons do not work properly use the remote control which came with your DVD player vo o e 028 Sony 024 045 046 O sar 041 020 027 032 20 Onscreen Menus Using the Guide Certain symbols are used throughout this guide to help you learn about the features of your new television The ones you will see most frequently are AV Up and Down arrows mean press the CH or CH buttons Pressing the CH or CH buttons let you e Move vertically in a main menu
19. AV To ON OFF TIMER lt gt To operate begins with ON TIME lt gt To set the hour AM PM you want the TV to turn on y To move to minutes lt gt To set the minutes y To accept ON TIME and move to OFF TIME the time the TV will turn off Set the OFF TIME the same way as ON TIME y To accept OFF TIME and move to CHANNEL lt gt To select channel y To move to MODE lt gt Choose ONCE or EVERYDAY vy To ON OFF TIMER lt gt Choose YES to accept the timer setting choose NO if you don t wish to accept y To FINISH lt gt To save settings On Off Timer Note for PIP AV 27260 AV 32260 and AV 36260 only If the television is on when a timed event is about to start a Timer Preview window will appear The Timer Preview window will appear in the lower right corner of the screen seven seconds before the timer is programmed to begin When the timer activates the Preview picture will become the main picture NOTES The On Off time cannot be set to locked or guarded channels e In order for the On Off timer to work the clock must be set e After a power interruption the Timer settings must be reset 37 General Items TV Speaker If your TV is connected to a stereo system you can turn off the TV speakers and listen to the audio through your stereo Grp Press the Menu button AV To TV SPEAKER TV SPEAKER ON OFF lt gt To turn the TV s speakers ON or OFF Grp Exit when finished Before you turn the TV Speake
20. CEEDS YOUR RATING LIMITS PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY 10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT NOje e The channel will remain blocked until the correct lock code is entered see page 33 for information on setting your lock code You can customize the V Chip settings of your television to match your personal tastes The V Chip menu below is the starting point for your V Chip settings V CHIP ON OFF SET US TV RATINGS SET MOVIE RATINGS SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE UNRATED VIEW BLOCK FINISH You can use US V Chip settings for programming broadcast from the United States Canadian V Chip settings for programming broadcast from Canada and movie ratings You may use any or all of the settings US V Chip Canada V Chip Movie ratings Descriptions for setting each of the three V Chip formats appear in the next seven pages along with descriptions of the rating categories To access the rating categories Grp Press the Menu button AV To V CHIP lt gt To operate Lock icon will appear Grp Press ZERO to access the V Chip menu lt gt To turn V Chip ON or OFF V Chip must be turned ON for rating settings to operate AV To move to SET US TV RATINGS SET MOVIE RATINGS or SET CANADIAN RATINGS see following pages for descriptions of each item Special Note about Ratings Some programs are not broadcast with a ratings signal Therefore even if you setup V Chip ratings limits these programs will not be blocke
21. HIS UNIT 1 Operate only from the power source specified on the unit 2 Avoid damaging the AC plug and power cord 3 Avoid Improper installation and never position the unit where good ventilation is unattainable 4 Do not allow objects or liquid into the cabinet 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 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 poten tial electrical 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 and 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 lt p
22. NY 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 INCLUD ING 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 MERCHANTABIL ITY 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 limita tions on how long the warranty lasts so these 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 jvcservice 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 Serial No Purchase Date Name
23. ONT RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER SPEAKER O 9 10 ED AMPLIFIER 1 Connect the white audio cable from the TV s Left Audio Output jack to the Amplifier s Left Audio Input jack 2 Connect the red audio cable from the TV s Right Audio Output jack to the Amplifier s Right Audio Input jack Also see TV Speaker on page 38 for more information on using external speakers Connecting to a Camcorder You may connect a camcorder to your television by using the front input jacks Input 3 You may also connect a game console or other equipment using these jacks Camcorders and game consoles may also be connected to the television s rear input jacks VOLUME POWER CO J r INPUT 3 VIDEO AUDIO L 4 OPERATE gt N CAMCORDER Illustration of AV 32260 a e amp 1 Connect the yellow video cable out from the Camcorder s Video Output in to the TV s Video Input jack 2 Connect the white audio cable out from the Camcorder s Left Audio Output in to the TV s Left Audio Input jack 3 Connect the red audio cable out from the Camcorder s Right Audio Output in to the TV s Right Audio Input jack e If your Camcorder is a mono sound model it will have only one audio jack Connect it to the TV s Left Audio jack The front Input jacks Input 3 of models AV 36260 and AV 36230 are located under the front panel door 15 Connections C
24. Of Dealer 48 Authorized Service Centers QUALITY JVC SERVICE HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE 1 800 537 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 or for the address nearest your location within the Continental United States please call 1 800 537 5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit our website at www JVC com Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service Do not 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 accessories for your JVC product you may contact your local JVC Dealer From the 48 Continental United States 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 Frangais Montr al 1 416 293 1311 1 604 270 1311 1 514 871 1311 Or visit us on the web at www JVC ca 49 Search Codes Cable Satellite Search Codes Function 1 Slide the first 2 Way Mode Selector switch to CATV Press the TV Power and RETURN buttons Hold for at least three seconds and release Press TV Power s
25. Right Audio Output in to the TV s Right Audio Input jack e If your VCR is a mono sound unit it will have only one Audio Out jack Connect it to the TV s Left Audio Input e Please consult your VCR s owner s manual for more information on its operation 1 1 Connections Cable and VCR Connections Continued Diagram 2 WALL CABLE or ANTENNA OUT Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet in to the RF Input of the cable box Connect an RF cable from the RF Output of the cable box in to the RF Input on the back of the VCR Connect an RF cable from the RF Output of the VCR in to the RF Input on the back of the TV Connect the yellow video cable out from the VCR s Video Output in to the TV s Video Input jack OR connect an S Video cable from the VCR s S Video output to the TV s S Video input Connect the white audio cable out from the VCR s Left Audio Output in to the TV s Left Audio Input Jack Connect the red audio cable out from the VCR s Right Audio Output in to the TV s Right Audio Input jack Please see page 44 for information on using the PIP feature with a Cable Box If your VCR is a mono sound unit it will have only one Audio Out jack Connect it to the TV s Left Audio Input Please consult your VCR s owner s manual for more information on its operation 12 Connections Cable and VCR Connections Continued Diagram 3 WALL CABLE
26. TURE TUBE is covered for Two 2 years Parts Labor 1 YEAR 1 YEAR THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY INTHE 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 by JVC during regular business hours at JVC authorized service centers Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of this Warranty Period All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry in basis Televisions with a screen size of 25 inches and larger may be covered on an in home basis where such service is available WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE To determine if in home service is available in your area either contact the selling dealer retailer or call 1 800 537 5722 to locate the nearest JVC authorized service center Service locations can also be obtained from our website http www jvcservice com In home service if available will require clear access to the Television by the service representatives If in home service is not avail able carry in service will be provided If service is not locally available box the product carefully preferably in its original carton and ship insured with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the
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28. ather Some Commercials e TV programs or movies that do not have rating signals will be blocked if the Unrated Category is set to BLOCK Directions to Block Unrated Programs You can block programs that are not rated Tp Press the Menu button AV To V CHIP lt gt To operate The lock icon appears rp Press ZERO to access V Chip setup options AV To UNRATED UNRATED VIEW BLOCK lt gt To VIEW or BLOCK Tp Press Exit when done 32 V Chip 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 Py Press the Menu button AV To SET LOCK CODE lt gt To operate The lock icon a appears Grp Press ZERO to access the Lock Code LOCK CODE FINISH The first digit will be highlighted lt gt To select the number AV To move to the next digit Continue to follow these directions for all four numbers AV To FINISH lt gt To save settings and exit Your Lock Code is now set NOTES e After a power interruption you must reset the Lock Code e Write your Lock Code number down and keep it hidden from potential viewers If you forget the Lock Code a new code may be set using the steps listed above 33 Picture Settings Tint Tint allows you to adjust the levels of red and green in your TV picture Tp Press the Menu but
29. ave finished your connections plug the power cord into the nearest power outlet and turn on the television Proceed to Step Three I 8 Quick Setup 3 Step Three The Plug In Menu When you turn your television on for the first time the Plug In Menu will appear This menu sets some of the basic settings for your television A complete description of the Plug In Menu can be found starting on page 22 We recommend you complete the Plug In Menu items before you start using your television But to begin watching your television right away you only need to run the Auto Tuner Setup This lets your television learn the channels it is able to receive To run the Auto Tuner Setup follow the steps below PLUG IN MENU een Ey LANGUAGE ENG FRE SPA AUTO TUNER SETUP SET CLOCK FINISH SELECT BY A y a OPERATE BY EP EXIT BY Press the AW buttons to move to AUTO TUNER SETUP Press the lt P buttons to begin AUTO TUNER SETUP TUNER MODE CABLE AIR lt gt To choose CABLE if you are connected to a cable system or AIR if you use an antenna AV To move to START lt gt To start Auto Tuner Setup The Auto Tuner will now memorize all of the clear active channels your television can receive This will take one or two minutes NOW PROGRAMMING gt gt gt E 48 The Auto Tuner is finished when the message PROGRAMMING OVER appears onscreen Your Quick Setup is now complete You can now begin watching your television
30. by Move the antenna away from the appliance or change to a coaxial cable connection which is less prone to interference There are double e A building or passing airplane can reflect the original signal and produce a second pictures ghosts slightly delayed one Adjust your antenna position Picture is snowy e Your antenna may be damaged disconnected or turned Check the antenna image noise connection If the antenna is damaged replace it Screen is 80 black The Closed Caption Text mode is on Turn it off in the Closed Caption Menu page 39 Stereo or bilingual Make sure the MTS settings are correct See MTS on page 36 programs can t be heard There is no sound e The TV Speaker option may be turned off See page 38 from the TV s speakers Static electricity e It is normal to feel static electricity if you brush or touch the screen You hear occasional e It is normal for the TV to make crackling sounds when first turned on or off Unless crackling sounds the sound or picture become abnormal this is fine 46 JVE _ _ Warranty For Canadian model televisions see separate sheets for Canadian Warranty information 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 below the Warranty Period PIC
31. cted 29 V Chip Movie Ratings O O 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 Not Rated 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 children under the age of 17 NC 17 No One Under 17 These movies contain content which 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 Dire
32. ctions to set Movie MPAA Ratings TP Press the Menu button AV To V CHIP lt gt To operate Lock icon jf appears Grp Press ZERO to access V Chip setup options AV To SET MOVIE RATINGS lt gt To enter movies menu For example to block viewing of X and NC 17 rated from shows AV To the X Column lt gt To turn on the lock X 17 R 13 PG G NR FINISH AV To the NC 17 Column lt gt To turn on the lock AV To FINISH lt gt To save settings and exit 30 V Chip Canadian V Chip Ratings O E Exempt Exempt programming includes news sports documentaries and other information programming talk shows music videos and variety programming O C Programming Intended for Children Violence Guidelines There will be no realistic scenes of violence Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary comedic or unrealistic in nature O C8 Programming Intended for Children 8 and Over Violence Guidelines Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent discreet of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts There will be no offensive language nudity or sexual content O G General Audience Programming will contain little violence and will be sensitive to themes which could affect younger children O PG Parental Guidance Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger children Par
33. d Parents are cautioned to preview the contents of these programs or movies V Chip US V Chip Ratings U S PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS Programs with the following ratings are appropriate for children O TVY is Appropriate for All Children Programs are created for very young viewers and should be suitable for all ages including children ages 2 6 O TV Y7 is for Older Children Most parents would find such programs suitable for children 7 and above These programs 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 O 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 O 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 O 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 O TV MA Mature Audiences Only These programs are
34. e Channel Summary Set Video Status With Set Video Status you can save your own set of picture quality adjustments as Choice and have access to them at the touch of a button Tp Press the Menu button AV To SET VIDEO STATUS lt gt To operate COLOR es ieee O PIGHIRE gt Vea eee BRIGHT o ee ae renee DETAIL aaa evens SAVE AS CHOICE lt gt To set the TINT levels AV To move to the next option Repeat these steps until all levels are set AV To SAVE AS CHOICE lt gt To save settings and exit e You must use SAVE AS CHOICE to exit the Set Video Status menu otherwise your preferences will not be saved e You can access your Choice settings at any time by pressing the VIDEO Status button on the remote control NOTES The setting screen will disappear if you do not make any adjustments or move to the next setting in approximately three seconds Any changes you have made to picture settings up to that point will be stored You can exit the Picture Settings menu at any time by pressing the Exit button on the remote control Sound Settings Bass You can increase or decrease the level of low frequency sound in the TV s audio with the Bass adjustment TP Press the Menu button AV To BASS gt To increase the bass lt To decrease the bass AV To move to the next setting Treble Use Treble to adjust the level of high frequency sound in your TV s audio Grp Press the Menu button AV To TREBLE
35. ee if the CATV or Satellite box responds 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 Press RETURN to exit VCR Search Codes Function RON 5 Slide the first 2 way selector switch to TV and the other 2 way selector switch to VCR Press the VCR POWER and RETURN buttons Hold for at least three seconds and release Press VCR POWER see if the VCR responds 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 Press RETURN to exit DVD Player Search Codes Function 1 2 3 4 5 Slide the first 2 way selector switch to TV and the other 2 way selector switch to DVD Press the DVD Power and RETURN buttons Hold for at least three seconds and release Press DVD Power see if the DVD player responds 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 Press RETURN to exit 90 Specifications MODEL AV 27260 AV 32230 AV 32260 AV 36
36. ents may consider some content not appropriate for children aged 8 13 O 14 14 Years and Older Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre teens and early teens Programming may contain mature themes and scenes of intense violence O 18 Adult Material intended for mature audiences only Directions to set Canadian V Chip Ratings a AV lt gt ey AV lt gt Press the Menu button To V CHIP To operate Lock icon A appears Press ZERO to access V Chip setup options To SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG for English To enter ratings menu ik lide GG Cp E FINISH For example to block viewing of programming rated 14 and 18 AV lt gt AV lt gt AV lt gt To the 18 Column To turn on the lock To the 14 Column To turn on the lock To FINISH To save settings and exit e For instructions on Set Canadian Ratings FRE in French please see page 31 in the French side of this user s guide 31 V Chip Unrated Programs 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 Locally Originated Programming News Political Programs Public Service Announcements Religious Programs Sports We
37. es are still working and properly installed operating properly or Make sure the remote has a clear sight path to the TV at all e Check that the TV CATV switch is in the proper position e You may be too far from the TV You must be within 23 feet 7 meters You cannot selecta Make sure the channels have been programmed See Channel Summary page 25 certain channel e Check to see if the channel is locked See Channel Summary Lock page 25 The power turns off Make sure the set did not become unplugged by itself e Perhaps the On Off Timer is set See page 37 e Check to see if the Sleep Timer was set See page 41 The clock is wrong clock is The clock is wrong The power was interrupted and the clock was not reset See page 23 power was The power was interrupted and the clock was not reset See page 23 and the clock was not reset See page 23 The On Timer is e There is a problem with the TV Unplug the set and call for service blinking The color quality e Tint and Color may be improperly adjusted See page 34 is poor e The Video Status mode may be turned to the wrong setting See page 35 There are lines e There could be interference from another electrical appliance such as a computer across the picture another TV or VCR Move any such appliances further away from the TV The picture is spotted There could be interference from a high wattage appliance like a hairdryer or vacuum operating near
38. follow these diagrams and either the television or PIP does not work properly contact your local cable operator for more connection information Please see page 44 for more information on the PIP feature 13 Connections Connecting to a DVD player DVD Player AUDIO OUT 1 Connect Green cable out from DVD player Y Component Output in to TV Y Component Input 2 Connect Blue cable out from DVD player Pe Component Output in to TV PB Component Input 3 Connect Red cable out from DVD Player PR Component Output in to TV PR Component Input 4 Connect White Audio cable out from DVD Left Audio Output in to TV Left Audio Input 2 5 Connect Red Audio cable out from DVD Right Audio Output in to TV Right Audio Input 2 e Green blue and red are the most common colors for DVD cables Some models may vary colors please consult the user s manual for your DVD Player for more information Be careful not to confuse the red DVD cable with the red audio cable It is best to complete one set of connections DVD or Audio Output before starting the other to avoid accidentally switching the cables See page 20 for instructions on programming your remote control to operate the basic functions of your DVD player NOTE Progressive DVD Players players with an output scan of 31 5 KHz will not work properly with this television 14 Connections Connecting to an External Amplifier LEFT FR
39. he 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 19 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 20 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 television s built in tuner Move the switch to CATV to operate a cable box See page 18 for information on programming your remote for cable box operation VCR DVD Switch You can control 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 19 and 20 for information on programming your remote with VCR and DVD operating codes 43 Button Functions PIP PIP displays two separate pictures on
40. lock Ed bed hd ed ad td V FV a s A Es 2 D A FINISH AV To FINISH lt gt To save settings and exit If you want to change the setup move the cursor to the top column and change the lock icon to by pressing or P again You may then select individual categories to block 28 V Chip Setting ratings with the V Chip button To access Rating information about a certain program press the V CHiP button while viewing that program A display like this will appear PROGRAM IS RATED TV PG V If you decide you want to block this category of viewing press 0 while the above screen is visible and all programs from that category will be blocked Example 1 If you want to set your V Chip settings to block all programming above TV PG Grp Press ZERO when TV PG is displayed a A A vv AAA s AAA AA D a A All Programming above TV PG will be blocked Example 2 If you want to set your V Chip settings to block all programming above a current setting such as TV PG V with violence Grp Press ZERO when TV PG V is displayed vv AAA S a a A iL gt gt D All Programming above TV PG V with Violence will be blocked e For Children s programming you can block TV Y and Y7 programs by Pressing 0 when Y is displayed during a program Programming for audiences other than children s audiences will not be affe
41. next three pages 6 Quick Setup 1 Getting Started These quick setup pages will provide you in three easy steps with the basic information you need to begin using your new television right away This information includes basic instructions on operating your remote control making a simple cable antenna and optional VCR connection and finally information on programming your television s Auto Tuner If you have questions or for more detailed information on any of these steps please consult other sections of this guide Step One The Remote Control The remote control is the key to operating your television s many great features Before you can operate your remote control you first need to install the batteries included Slide the cover on the back of the remote down towards the bottom of the remote control Insert two batteries carefully noting the and markings placing the end in the unit first Slide the cover back into place Basic Operation Turn the television on and off by pressing the Power button at the top right corner of the remote POWER MUTING Remote Power Button O EXIT PIP OFF 2 Remote Key Feature Buttons The four key feature buttons at the center of the remote can be used for basic operation of the television The top and bottom buttons will scan forward and back through the available channels The right and left buttons will turn the volume up or down These bu
42. ny channels were missed during Auto Tuner Setup and you wish to add them you may by placing an y next to the channel number AV To the SCAN column lt gt To include or delete from scan TP Exit when finished You can block access to a channel by activating the Channel Lock AV To CHANNEL SUMMARY lt gt To operate AV To the Lock Column Grp ZERO to lock or unlock that channel TP Exit when finished Channel Guard Message When a viewer attempts to watch a guarded channel the following message appears THIS CHANNEL IS LOCKED BY To watch a channel that you have locked CHANNEL GUARD enter the Lock Code using the 10 key pad If the wrong code is entered the message PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY INVALID LOCK CODE will flash on the 10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT screen NOS The channel cannot be accessed until the correct code is entered e Once a channel has been unlocked it will remain unlocked until the television is turned off e See also Set Lock Code page 33 25 V Chip Your TV is equipped with V Chip technology which enables TV Parental Guidelines for United States and Canada and Movie MPAA Guideline controls V Chip technology allows you to pro gram 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 When a viewer attempts to watch a blocked channel this message appears THIS PROGRAMMING EX
43. o For models AV 36260 AV 36230 COLOR TELEVISION ees USER S GUIDE AV 27260 Illustration of AV 32260 and RM C305 IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER In the space below enter the serial number of 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 Model Number LCT0951 001A A 0201 TN JII JIM IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING CAUTION 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 TO PREVENT 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 T
44. omatically when you first turn on the TV after plugging it in The Plug In Menu helps you to get your TV ready to use by letting you set your preferences for e The Language in which you want the onscreen menus to appear e The Auto Tuner Setup of which channels you wish to receive e Setting the TV s clock to the correct time so your timer functions will work properly Descriptions of each of the Plug In Menu features appear on this page and the next We recommend you complete the Plug In Menu setup first so your TV is set up just the way you want right away Language You can choose to view your onscreen menus in three languages English French or Spanish Grp Press the Menu button AV To LANGUAGE lt gt To choose a language ms ENGLISH gt FRENCH lt gt SPANISH lt gt e You will not need to press the Menu button to enter this screen from the Plug In Menu Auto Tuner Setup In Auto Tuner Setup the TV automatically scans through all available channels memorizing the active ones and skipping over blank ones or channels with weak signals This means when you scan using the CHANNEL buttons you will receive only clear active channels TP Press the Menu button AV To AUTO TUNER SETUP lt gt To operate lt gt To choose CABLE or AIR AV To move to START lt gt To start Auto Tuner Setup NOW PROGRAMMING gt gt gt E gt 48 Programming will take approximately 1 to 2 minutes PROGRAMMING
45. onnecting to JVC AV Compu Link JVC s AV Compu Link EX feature makes playing video tapes or DVDs totally automatic Simply insert a pre recorded tape into your AV Compu Link EX compatible JVC brand VCR or DVD into your JVC DVD player and the device will automatically turn on and begin playback At the same time using the AV Compu Link the VCR or DVD player sends a signal to the television telling it to turn on and switch to the proper video input e The AV Compu Link cable may be included with the JVC AV Compu Link accessory you wish to connect If it is not contact an authorized JVC Service Center for part EWP 805 012 e AV Compu Link can only be used with JVC brand products VCR or DVD player AV COMPULINK EX LO I 000 Ii a l e j 1 fe lE To Connect Plug one end of the AV Compu Link cable into the AV Compu Link EX input on your VCR DVD or other Compu Link device Plug the other end of the AV Compu Link EX 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 tab must be removed from the VHS tape If the tab is in place automatic switching will occur when you push the VCR s PLay button e The AV Compu Link cable has a male 3 5 mm mono plug on each end If your JVC brand VCR has A Code B Code Remote Control Switching see your VCR s users guide using VCR A Code
46. or ANTENNA H OUT IN TWO WAY ourour SPLITTER EX E AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO BR L MONO i e nD lt INPUT 1 OR 1 Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet in to the RF Input of the two way splitter 2 Connect an RF cable from the one of the RF Outputs on the splitter in to the cable box RF Input 3 Connect an RF cable from the Cable Box Output in to the VCR RF Input 4 Connect an RF cable from the other the RF Output on the splitter in to the RF Input on the back of the TV 5 Connect the yellow video cable out from the VCR s Video Output in to the TV s Video Input jack OR connect an S Video cable from the VCR s S Video output to the TV s S Video input 6 Connect the white audio cable out from the VCR s Left Audio Output in to the TV s Left Audio Input jack 7 Connect the red audio cable out from the VCR s Right Audio Output in to the TV s Right Audio Input jack e Please see page 44 for information on using the PIP feature with a Cable Box e If your VCR is a mono sound unit it will have only one Audio Out jack Connect it to the TV s Left Audio Input e Please consult your VCR s owner s manual for more information on its operation The connection diagrams are intended to show some basic general connections Some cable companies may require special connections to properly use your television or 2 tuner PIP function If you
47. ou can directly access specific channels using the 10 key pad e For more information on remote control button features see pages 40 to 45 For information on using the onscreen menus see page 21 Notes Remote control model RM C305 is shown at the left A different model remote control may have come with your television 17 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 list 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 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 50 Cable Box CODES Cable Box CODES Digital Satellite ABC 024 user Systems Arche
48. per adjustment 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 performance 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 personnel When replacement parts are required have the service technician verify in writing that the replacement parts he uses have the same safety characteristics as the orig inal parts Use of manufacturer s specified replacement parts can prevent fire shock or other hazards Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV set please ask the service techni cian to perform the safety check described in the manufacturer s service literature When a TV set reaches the end of its useful life improper disposal could result in a pic ture tube implosion Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the TV set 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 provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular spec ifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the build ing as close to the point of cable entry as practical
49. r 068 025 Cableview 051 032 Realistic Citizen 022 051 Regal 058 064 040 Express VU 100 113 28 082 rr 038 im ae ee ANS Hughes 022 043 Scientific Atlanta 057 058 059 General Instrument 065 024 025 SLMark 051 047 105 026 027 020 Stark 051 047 Farting 102 105 023 Stargate 032 051 Seda 040 041 042 i 106 109 110 045 058 064 Telecaption 106 109 110 bie es 47 084 S 7 Jerrold 065 024 025 ee a 0 026 027 020 Star Choice 104 108 A 52 46 Uniden 102 103 054 eia 032 051 Viewstar 029 030 Panasonic 055 056 060 Zenith Drake 0 071 Satellite Philips 028 029 030 052 053 031 069 051 082 Remote Programming VCR setup The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on power off play stop fast forward rewind pause record channel up and channel down operation 1 Find the VCR 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 VCR 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 Release the DisPLay button 6 Confirm the operation of the VCR If 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 50 Some manufacturer s VCR s may not respond to the TV VCR button even if other button
50. r clock manually without using the XDS signal choose MANUAL from the Set Clock menu and follow the steps below AV To SET CLOCK lt gt To operate lt gt To MANUAL MANUAL START CLOCK AV To move to the hour lt gt To set the hour AV To move to minutes lt gt To set the minutes AV To move to START CLOCK lt gt To start clock and exit THANK YOU e You will not need to press the Menu button to enter this screen from the Plug In Menu Finish Once you have the items in the Plug In Menu set to your personal preferences move to the Finish option to save your settings AV To FINISH lt gt To save settings and exit the Plug In Menu You can change the preferences you set in the Plug In Menu at any time using the regular JVC onscreen menu system NOTES You will have to reset the clock after a power interruption You must set the clock before operating any timer functions 24 Channel Summary Channel Summary Channel Summary allows you to customize the line up of channels received by your TV You can add or delete channels from the line up or prevent any unauthorized viewers from watching any or all 181 channels Grp Press the Menu button AV To CHANNEL SUMMARY lt gt To operate CHNO SCAN EY 02 03 04 05 06 The Channel Summary screen below will now be displayed with the channels set to scan marked with an Y You can delete channels from the scan by removing the VW If a
51. r setting from OFF to ON make sure that the TV volume level is low If the TV volume is set too high the sound level will be extremely loud After a power interruption the TV Speaker settings will return to ON NOTE e External Speakers When using external speakers or amplifiers shut off the TV Speakers see TV Speaker above 38 General Items Closed Caption Many broadcasts now include an onscreen display of dialog called Closed Captions Some broad casts may also include displays of additional information in text form Your television can access and display this information using the Closed Caption feature To activate the Closed Caption feature follow the steps below Tp Press the Menu button AV To CLOSED CAPTION lt gt To operate MODE CAPTION CAPTION CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 TEXT amo m S a FINISH lt gt To select CAPTION for Closed Captions TEXT for text display or OFF for no display AV To move to CAPTION or TEXT lt gt To select a caption CC1 to CC4 or text channel T1 to T4 AV To accept that selection and move to FINISH lt gt To save settings and exit NOTES e Closed Caption subtitles are usually found on closed caption channel CC1 Some programs may include additional text information which is usually found on text channel T1 The other channels are available for future use e Closed captioning may not work correctly if the signal being received is weak or if you are pla
52. s certain premium channels but not basic cable channels please refer to Diagram 3 e For your convenience connection to a VCR is also shown in the following diagrams A VCR is not necessary for operation of the television or Picture In Picture PIP function You may omit the VCR from your connections if you wish e For instructions on connecting a VCR only please see the Quick Setup on page 8 e For information on using PIP please see page 44 The PIP feature is available on models AV 36260 AV 32260 and AV 27260 only Diagram 1 WALL CABLE or ANTENNA OUT AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO R L MONO IN TWO WAY ouTouT SPLITTER g EB a INPUT 1 VCR IN y V L R E OUT HL Ej SS OR gt 1 Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet in to the RF Input of the two way splitter 2 Connect an RF cable from the one of the RF Outputs on the splitter in to the RF Input on the back of the VCR 3 Connect an RF cable from the other the RF Output on the splitter in to the RF Input on the back of the TV 4 Connect the yellow video cable out from the VCR s Video Output in to the TV s Video Input jack OR connect an S Video cable from the VCR s S Video output to the TV s S Video input 5 Connect the white audio cable out from the VCR s Left Audio Output in to the TV s Left Audio Input Jack 6 Connect the red audio cable out from the VCR s
53. s work properly e To record hold down the Rec button on the remote and press PLAY VCRs CODES VCRs CODES VCRs CODES Admiral Marantz 003 004 005 037 060 062 Aiwa 027 032 095 Marta 0891089 Akai 029 072 073 074 Audio Dynamic 048 041 042 035 Bell amp Howell Minolta 058 045 093 Broksonic Mitsubishi 038 040 047 Canon 048 041 042 059 060 062 078 090 067 038 040 CCE 047 048 026 ner Multitech 047 027 062 020 Craig NEC 003 004 005 Sears 063 064 065 Curtis Mathes 045 024 027 on Hees 08 000 Daewoo 043 059 024 028 021 035 DBX Orion 088 Dimensia 045 093 Panasonic 023 024 021 Signature 2000 027 035 Emerson 043 026 077 061 025 042 Penney od 028 029 030 y 053 054 055 RT 005 098 VE Fisher 063 066 067 058 005 045 Ssv2000 065 071 091 093 031 023 024 Funai 027 026 020 Philco 031 024 027 oar 000 023 026 020 Symphonic 027 081 E 043 Go Video 037 051 049 031 023 024 086 Teac 003 004 027 Gradiente 083 084 081 Proscan 045 058 023 000 001 024 031 046 024 Hitachi 023 045 058 m A ees mae 059 046 079 cl Quesar 021 022 023 Vector Research 005 Instant Replay 024 023 024 Vector Research ET D03 Radio Shack 033 024 063 ko 036 067 036 067 040 044 064 JVC 000 001 002 027 063 003 004 003 004 005 033 045 058 005 Kenwood 003 004 064 023 024 031 Zenith 044 082 064 005 046 05
54. screen e Move through a submenu screen Move to the next letter number or other choice in a submenu Back up to correct an error Scan through TV channels when not in a menu screen lt P Left and right arrows mean press the VoLUME or VOLUME buttons to move left or right to Select a highlighted menu item e Select an item in a submenu Select numbers in certain menu options Turn the volume up or down when not in a menu screen The Press Button icon means you should press the button named on your remote control Button names appear in SMALL CAPITAL LETTERS Q E The Helping Hand icon points to the highlighted or selected item in a menu PLUG IN MENU o Ey LANGUAGE ENG FRE SPA AUTO TUNER SETUP SET CLOCK FINISH SELECT BY y o OPERATE BY KR EXIT BY The Onscreen Menus To bring up the onscreen menu press the Menu button on the remote control The item that appears in yellow is the one currently selected If you press the Menu button again the onscreen display will skip to the next menu screen If you use the Menu button on the TV s front panel instead of the remote an additional menu screen showing the channel number and input will appear The Plug In Menu will appear the first time the TV is plugged in Note Menus shown in this guide are illustrations not exact replications of the television s onscreen displays 21 Plug In Menu Introduction The Plug In Menu comes up aut
55. ton AV To TINT gt To increase the levels of green lt To increase the levels of red AV To move to the next setting Color The color function lets you make all the colors in the TV picture appear either more vivid or subtle Grp Press the Menu button AV To COLOR gt To make the colors more vivid lt To make the colors more subdued AV To move to the next setting Picture Picture allows you to adjust the levels of black and white on the TV screen giving you a darker or brighter picture overall Grp Press the Menu button AV To PICTURE To increase the level of contrast lt To decrease the level of contrast AV To move to the next setting Bright You can adjust the overall brightness of the TV picture with the Bright control Tp Press the Menu button AV To BRIGHT gt To lighten the picture lt To darken the picture AV To move to the next setting Detail The Detail feature adjusts the level of fine detail displayed in the picture Py Press the Menu button AV To DETAIL gt To make the picture sharper more detail lt To make the picture smoother less detail AV To move to the next setting 34 Picture Settings Noise Muting This feature inserts a blank blue screen over channels which are not broadcasting or are too weak to be received clearly TP Press the Menu button AV To NOISE MUTING lt gt To turn Noise Muting ON or OFF e Noise Muting will not work during Auto Tuner Setup or when you operat
56. ttons are also marked with four arrows and are also used with JVC s onscreen menu system You will need to use these buttons later in the Quick Setup Section The next step is to connect your television to an antenna or cable Proceed to Step Two ls5 Quick Setup 2 Step Two Making Basic Connections Next you will need to connect your television to an antenna or cable system The most basic antenna cable connection is shown below For more detailed connections such as ones where a cable box is required see pages 11 to 13 CABLE or ANTENNA OUT Cable RF connector i 750 T VHF UHF 1 Connect an RF cable out from the wall outlet in to the RF Input on the back of the TV You may also wish to connect a VCR at this point A basic VCR connection is shown below For detailed instructions on connecting other components or a home theater system see pages 14 to 16 Note A VCR is not required to operate your television AV Cables Plugs 1 Connect the yellow video cable out from the VCR s Video Output in to the TV s Video Input jack OR connect an S Video cable from the VCR s S Video Output to the TV s S Video Input 2 Connect the white audio cable out from the VCR s Left Audio Output in to the TV s Left Audio Input jack 3 Connect the red audio cable out from the VCR s Right Audio Output in to the TV s Right Audio Input jack Finally once you h
57. ying a video tape e Most broadcasts containing Closed Captioning will display a notice at the start of the program 39 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 Sound Settings for specific information on using menus Exit and PIP Off Press the Exit button to leave a menu screen On the RM C305 this button is also labeled PIP Orr Press ExIT PIP OFF to turn off the Picture in Picture function please see page 44 for more information on the PIP feature e PIP is available only on the AV 27260 AV 32260 and AV 36260 Display The Display screen shows the current status of timers and inputs Grp Press the DisPLay button 07 NOW 12 20 PM SLEEP TIMER OFF ON OFF TIMER EVERYDAY ON TIME 7 00 PM OFF TIME 10 00 PM The screen above shows the following information The current channel or AV input Channel 07 The current time 12 20 pm Sleep Timer status minutes remaining The Sleep Timer is off e On Off Timer status Set to turn on everyday at 7 00 PM off at 10 00 PM Each Press of the DisPLay button changes the display mode Display gt Time gt Channel gt Off A Display Full screen shown above Time Shows the current time only Channel Shows the current channel Off Turns Display off e You may also turn off the Display at any step
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