JVC AV 20D202 User's Manual
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1. y Press ZERO to access V Chip setup options AV To SET MOVIE RATINGS 4 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 R 23 PG NR FINISH AV To the NC 17 Column lt gt To turn on the lock AV To FINISH 4 To save settings and exit 26 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 27 V Chip Canadian V Chip Ratings E Exempt Exempt programming includes news sports documentaries and other information programming talk shows music videos and variety programming O 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 J PG Parental Guidance Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger children Parents may consider some content not appropriate for children aged 8 13 14 14 Years2. Background V2 Component In BUTTON FUNCTIONS Menino et wl Se 39 Exit opes x43 ales a vk ea 39 Display 2 og mE 39 Video 40 40 Hyper Surround 40 aces tot Rn a Regn 40 Even 41 TOOXo r YGGEa Eo ped 41 Return us aso mb 41 Input nae xs 41 VCR Buttons 42 DVD Buttons 42 TV CATV Switch 42 VCR DVD Switch 42 Light iuc wx ES SE OA 42 APPENDICES Troubleshooting 43 44 Authorized Service Centers 46 Search Codes 47 Specifications 48 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 11 Connections Cable and VCR Connections There are two basic types of antenna or cable connections f you have an antenna or have a cable system that does not require you to use a cable box to select channels please refer to Diagram 1 f you have a cable system that requires the use of a cable box to access any or all the channels please refer to Diagram 2 For your convenience connection to a VCR is also shown in the following diagrams A VCR is not necessary to use your television You may omit the VCR from your connections if you wish x WALL Diagram 1 CABLE or ANTENNA OUT VCR
3. 045 G E Diamond 024 032 025 068 Gl 108 0595 age Rembrandt 037 032 051 Gradiente 112 Easter 034 038 Hitachi 104 111 GC Brand 032 051 Samsung 051 Gemini 022 043 HNS Hughes 104 Scientific Atlanta 057 058 059 General Instrument 065 024 025 051 047 026 027 020 StMark Philips 102 103 021 022 057 Sprucer 051 056 ren 108 023 Stargate 032 051 Hamlin 040 041 042 Proscan 106 109 110 045 058 064 Telecaption 067 RCA 106 109 110 Hitachi 049 024 Teleview 047 051 5 107 ony Jerrold 065 024 025 44 026 027 020 essa 0 Star Choice 104 108 Toshiba 101 Uniden 102 103 Echostar 100 113 114 058 064 040 Express VU 100 113 106 021 022 057 035 036 066 023 Toshiba 050 049 050 051 Unika 032 025 054 Magnavox 033 Universal 022 032 Movietime 032 051 029 030 Oak 039 037 048 Zenith 063 046 055 056 060 Zenith Drake 046 071 Satellite Paragon 063 Philips 028 029 030 052 053 031 069 Pioneer 047 062 Pulsar 051 032 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 17 Remote Programming VCR codes 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 bra
4. IN LU L R e Ee v 7 OUT H OR IPUT 1 INPUT 2 uM IU S VIDEO 7 L VIDEO n Mo Tor er I L MONO L MONO Colle Oy R 8 Illustration of AV 27D302 1 Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet to the RF Input of the VCR 2 Connect an RF cable from the RF Output of the VCR to the RF Input on the back of the television 3 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 4 5 a f 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 users guide for more information on its operation f you do not have a VCR connect the RF cable directly into the RF input at the back of the television For an illustration of this connection see page 8 in the Quick Setup section 11 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 12 Connections Cable and VCR Connections Continued Diagram 2 CABLE or ANTENNA OUT CABLE BOX OUT IN VCR IN xM LR Q e ee io v J HA OR 1 INPUT
5. 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 buttons 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 The next step is to connect your television to an antenna or cable Proceed to Step Two Is 4 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 8 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 and 12 WALL CABLE or ANTENNA Cable RF connector OUT VIDEO AUDIO L MQNO L MONO ps PR 1 Connect RF cable out from the wall outlet to the RF Input on the back of the TV Illustration of AV 27D302 You may also wish to connect a VCR at this point A basic VCR connection is shown below For detailed instructions on connecting a other components or a home theater system see pages 13 and 14 Note A VCR is not required to operate your television VCR AV Cables Plugs IN Wo Illustration of AV 27D302 1 Con
6. 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 a FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 4 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 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE CNEC ARTICLE 250 PART H 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 To avoid personal injury Do not place a TV set on a sloping shelf unles
7. 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 16 18 15 a FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 16 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 codes 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 Disptay 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 47 Cable Box CODES Cable Box CODES Digital Satellite ABC 024 032 Systems Archer 032 025 061 070 Cableview 051 032 Realistic Citizen 022 051 Regal Curtis 058 059 041 042
8. 2 I S VIDEO VIDEO OR VIDEO 750 I e Il L mono L MONO AUDIO OUT I e000 PR Illustration of AV 27D302 1 Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet to the RF Input of the cable box 2 Connect an RF cable from the RF Output of the cable box to the RF Input on the back of the VCR 3 Connect an RF cable from the RF Output of the VCR 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 Right Audio Output in to the TV s Right Audio Input jack f 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 user s guide for more information on its operation If you do not have a VCR connect the RF cable from the cable box directly into the RF input at the back of the television The connection diagrams are intended to show some basic general connections Some cable companies may require special connections to properly use your television If you follow these diagrams and the television does not work properly contact your local cable
9. 3 33 PM Page 48 Specifications MODEL AV 20D202 AV 27230 AV 27D202 AV 27D302 Reception Format NTSC BTSC System Multi Channel Sound Reception Range VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 Sub Mid Mid Super Hyper and Ultra bands 181 channel frequency synthesizer system Power DM AC 120V 60Hz Consumption Screen Size 20 inch 51 cm 27 inch 68 cm measured diagonally measured diagonally full square full square Audio Output 1W 1W 1 2W 1 2W Speakers 2x3 1 2 5 9 cm 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 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 VARI More than 0 to 1550 mVrms 6 dBs Jacks VARI FIX FIX 500mVrms 9 dBs Low impedance 400 Hz when modulated 100 Headphone Jack 03 5 mm x 1 Dimensions 2 23 3 8 x 18 x 19 1 4 25 3 4 x 23 3 8 x 19 1 2 29 5 8 x 23 1 4 x 21 WxHxD cm 59 2 x 45 6 x 48 7 65 4 x 59 3x 49 4 75 2 x 59 0 x 53 1 Weight Ibs kg 45 0 20 4 68 5 31 1 70 8 32 2 98 Remote control unit x 1 AA batteries x 2 Specifications subject to change without notice JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA JVC CANADA INC Division of JVC Americas Corp 21 Finchdene Square 1700 Valley Road Scarborough Ontario Wayne
10. 41 The tuner Auto Tuner Setup could be set improperly See page 20 The TV station may be having difficulties Check to see if other stations are working Remote control is not Check to see that the batteries are still working and properly installed operating properly or Make sure the remote has a clear sight path to the TV at all 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 You cannot select a Make sure the channels have been programmed See Channel Summary page 21 certain channel Check to see if the channel is locked See Channel Summary Lock page 21 The power turns off Make sure the set did not become unplugged by itself Perhaps the On Off Timer is set See page 36 Check to see if the Sleep Timer was set See page 40 The clock is wrong The power was interrupted and the clock was not reset See page 34 The On Timer is There is a problem with the TV Unplug the set and call for service blinking The color quality Tint and Color may be improperly adjusted See page 30 is poor The Video Status mode may be turned to the wrong setting See page 31 There are lines 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 applia
11. 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 MuriNG button instantly turns the volume down completely when you press it Press MuTING and the volume level will instantly go to zero To restore the volume to its previous level press MUTING again 40 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 41 Button Functions BBE Available on AV 27D302 and AV 27D202 only BBE high definition audio adds natural clear and extraordinary sound quality to any program Turn BBE On or Off using the BBE button BBE ON OFF 100 Button Use the 100 button to directly access channels above Channel 99 For example to move to channel 124 press 100 2 two 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 y RETURN and hold for three seconds RETURN CHANNEL PROGRAM
12. Exit when finished You can block access to a channel by activating the Channel Lock AV To CHANNEL SUMMARY 4 To operate AV To the Lock Column Cy ZERO to lock or unlock that channel Exit when finished Channel Guard Message When a viewer attempts to watch a guarded channel the following message appears THIS CHANNEL 15 LOCKED BY To watch a channel that you have locked enter the Lock Code using the 10 key pad EE CODE BY If the wrong code is entered the message INVALID 10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT LOCK CODE will flash on the screen NOS The channel cannot be accessed until the correct code is entered Once a channel has been unlocked it will remain unlocked until the television is turned off See also Set Lock Code page 29 21 4 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 22 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 EXCEEDS YOUR RATING LIMITS PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY 10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT Noses The channel will remain blocked until the correct lock code is entered see page 29 for informati
13. 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 3 ai 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 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
14. The Auto Tuner will now memorize all of the clear active channels your television can receive This will take one or two minutes NOW PROGRAMMI NG gt gt gt m 48 The Auto Tuner is finished when the message PROGRAMMING OVER appears onscreen The Auto Tuner programming is now complete You can now begin watching your television 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 4 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 10 Table of Contents Quick Setup Guide CONNECTIONS Cable and VCRConnections Connecting to a DVD Player Headphone Connection Connecting to an External Amplifier Connecting to a Camcorder GETTING STARTED Remote Control Remote Control Basics Changing the Batteries Remote Programming CATV and Satellite Codes VcORCodes MENU FUNCTIONS Set Lock Code Picture Settings TIDE Sez or ea BER Be By ids ages 3 Bright Detail Noise Muting Set Video Status Sound Settings BASS e Loue esr ds Treble Balance MTS Multi channel Sound TV Speaker General Items Auto Clock Set Manual Clock Set On Off Timer Language Closed Caption
15. 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 Cy Press the MENU button AV To V CHIP 4 To operate Lock icon B appears Cy Press ZERO to access V Chip setup options AV To SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG for English 4 To enter ratings menu Ae dues M6 Ge FINISH For example to block viewing of programming rated 14 and 18 AV To the 18 Column 4 To turn on the lock AV To the 144 Column 4 To turn on the lock AV To FINISH 4 To save settings and exit For instructions on Set Canadian Ratings FRE in French please see page 27 in the French side of this user s guide 27 4 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 28 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 Weather Some Commercials TV programs or movies that do not have rating signals
16. ship insured with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the 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 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 45 JVE Warranty 7 Accessories 8 Batteries except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 da
17. submenu Back up to correct an error Scan through TV channels when not in a menu screen Left and right arrows mean press the VoLuME or VOLUME buttons to move left or right to Select a highlighted menu item 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 AUTO TUNER SETUP CHANNEL SUMMARY V CHIP SET LOCK CODE SELECT BY WYEZ EXIT BY OPERATE BY ENS EXT 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 use the Menu button on the TV s front panel instead of the remote an additional menu screen showing channel number and input will appear Notes Menus shown in this book are illustrations not exact replications of the television s onscreen displays 19 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 20 Initial Setup Auto Tuner Setup If you have already run the Auto Tuner as part of the quick setup earlier in this guide please skip ahead to Channel Summary to continue setting up your television 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 us
18. 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 a FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 6 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 E A matching TV stand for the 27 inch models is also available optional Note Your television and or remote control may differ from the examples illustrated here 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 RF Connectors AN Input Plug Used to connect a Used to connect coaxial cable from audio video devices like external antenna or VCRs DVD players Cable TV system stereo amplifiers game consoles etc S Video Plug Used to make video connections with VCRs DVDs Camcorders etc optional We recommend that be
19. FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 1 For models AV 27D302 AV 27D202 COLOR TELEVISION AV 20D202 USER S GUIDE AV 27230 Illustration of AV 27D302 and RM C303G IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER In the spaces below enter the model and 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 LCT0924 001A A 0101 TN JII JIM FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION LN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING CAUTION 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
20. MED The channel currently active has been programmed as your Return channel Now scan through the channels using the CHANNEL buttons y RETURN 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 You will return to your programmed channel Input Selects the signal input source for the television TV for Antenna or Cable or Videot 2 or 3 for video devices like VCR s DVD players or camcorders Cy INPUT r TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 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 4 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 42 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 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 17 DVD Buttons You can also use this remote control to operate the basic f
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22. TO RAIN OR MOISTURE TO INSURE PERSONAL SAFETY OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING THE USE OF THIS UNIT Operate only from the power source specified on the unit Avoid damaging the AC plug and power cord 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 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 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 a FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 3 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
23. TV s two speakers with the Balance setting y 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 NOTE You can leave the Sound Settings menu at any time by pressing the Exit button on the remote control 32 4 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 33 General Items 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 Cy Press the MENU button AV To MTS 4 Select the mode The ON AIR arrow tells you if a broadcast is in Stereo and or contains an SAP 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 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 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 Cy Press the MENU button AV To TV SPEAKER TV SPEAKER ON OFF 4 To turn the TV s speakers ON or OFF Cy Exit when finished Before you turn the TV Speaker setting from OFF to ON make sure
24. X 003 004 005 Orion 0264020 088 Panasonic 023 024 021 Signature 2000 027 035 045 093 Emerson 043 026 077 sacas 022 075 061 025 042 063 003 004 29 en 080 020 076 054 fisher 063 066 067 Pentax 058 005 045 oY 2000 027 065 071 091 093 Sylvania 031 023 024 Funai 027 026 020 Philco 031 024 027 z 220 000 023 026 020 Symphonic 027 081 G E 033 045 024 043 Tashiro 064 Go Video 037 051 049 Philips 031 023 024 Tatung 003 004 005 050 089 086 Teac 003 004 027 Goldstar 064 Pioneer 023 005 Gradiente 083 084 081 Proscan 045 058 023 Technics 021 022 023 000 001 024 031 046 024 059 060 033 i Hitachi 023 045 058 087 093 Teknika 024 027 070 027 081 093 Toshiba 059 046 079 021 022 023 Vector Research 005 Instant Replay 024 023 024 Jensen 003 Radio Shack 033 024 063 Wards 035 036 067 036 067 040 044 064 JVC 000 001 002 027 Yamaha 063 003 004 0037004 005 033 045 058 005 Kenwood 003 004 064 023 024 031 Zenith 044 082 064 005 046 059 060 094 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 Dimensia 17 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 18 Remote Programming DVD codes The remote contr
25. ayed 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 improper 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
26. cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No 777 777 5 Serial No Purchase Date Name Of Dealer 45 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 46 Authorized Service Centers QUALITY JVG 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 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 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 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 46 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 47 Search Codes Cable Satellite Search Codes Function 1 Slide the first 2 Way Mode Selector switch to CATV 2 Press the TV Power and RETuRN buttons Hold for at lea
27. 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 Directions to set Movie MPAA Ratings y Press the MENU button AV To V CHIP 4 To operate Lock icon a appears
28. ccept v To FINISH 4 To save settings NOTES The On Off time cannot be set to locked or guarded channels In order for the On Off timer to work the clock must be set After a power interruption the Timer settings must be reset 36 ra FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 37 General Items Language You can choose to view your onscreen menus in three languages English French or Spanish y Press the Menu button AV To LANGUAGE 4 To choose a language r ENGLISH FRENCH lt gt SPANISH 4 gt y Exit when finished Closed Caption Use this function to display the Closed Captioning text onscreen when included in a broadcast y Press the MENU button AV To CLOSED CAPTION 4 To operate MODE CAPTION CAPTION CCl C2 C3 C4 TEXT amp p ws wg FINISH 4 To select CAPTION TEXT or OFF AV To move to CAPTION or TEXT 4 To select a caption CC1 to CC4 or text channel T1 to T4 AV To accept that selection and move to FINISH 4 To save settings and exit NOTES Closed Captions 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 Closed captioning may not work correctly if the signal being received is weak or if you are playing a video tape Most broadcasts containing Closed Captioning will display a noti
29. ce at the start of the program 37 4 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 38 General Items Background This feature inserts either a black or clear background behind the onscreen menu displays y Press the MENU button AY To BACKGROUND BACKGROUND BLACK CLEAR 4 To turn Background to BLACK or CLEAR y Exit when finished V2 Component In Get the best quality video from your DVD player by using this setting and the DVD inputs at the rear of the television Set either to YES for component input for DVD or to NO for composite video input for a regular VCR y Press the MENU button AV To V2 COMPONENT IN V2 COMPONENT IN YES NO 4 To turn the input ON or OFF y Exit when finished This option should be used with DVD players only For information on connecting VCR s see page 11 For more information on connecting a DVD player see page 13 38 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 39 Button Functions Menu The Menu button allows you to access JVC s onscreen menu system Press MENU to activate the onscreen menu system See individual topics like Sound Settings for specific information on using menus Exit Press the button to leave a menu screen Display The Display screen shows the current status of timers and inputs y Press the DisPLAY button 07 NOW 12 20 PM SLEEP TI MER OFF ON OFF TI MER EVERYDAY ON TIME 7 00 PM OFF TI ME 10 00 PM The screen above shows the following inf
30. e date of original retail purchase for the period shown below the Warranty Period PICTURE TUBE is covered for Two 2 years Parts Labor 1 YEAR 1 YEAR 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 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 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 jvc com In home service if available will require clear access to the Television by the service representatives If in home service is not available carry in service will be provided If service is not locally available box the product carefully preferably in its original carton and
31. fore you start using your new television you read your 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 the next three pages 6 4 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 7 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 manual 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 included 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 Power Button gt Key Feature Buttons
32. he following ratings are appropriate for children O 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 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 J 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 1 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 Guidel
33. ines 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 S stands for SEXUAL CONTENT D stands for suggestive DIALOG 23 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 24 V Chip Setting US V Chip Ratings Cy Press the MENU button AV To V CHIP 4 To operate Lock icon will appear y Press ZERO to access the V Chip menu V CHIP OFF SET US TV RATINGS SET MOVI E RATI NGS SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG SET CANADIAN RATI NGS FRE UNRATED VIEW BLOCK FINISH lt gt To turn V Chip ON or OFF AV To move to SET US TV RATINGS 4 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 or to move the cursor to the correct location Press or gt to turn the locking feature on or off An item is locked if the 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 4 To turn on the lock WEER t ED ED ED ED ED FINISH AV To FINISH 4 To save settings and exit f you wan
34. ing the CHANNEL buttons you will receive only clear active channels Cy Press the MENU button AV To AUTO TUNER SETUP 4 To operate 4 To choose CABLE or AIR AV To move to START 4 To start Auto Tuner Setup NOW PROGRAMMING gt gt gt p 48 Programming will take approximately 1 to 2 minutes PROGRAMMI NG OVER Noise Muting will not work during Auto Tuner Setup NOTE Some cable systems experience interference from radio frequencies on cable Channel 95 You may delete this channel from your scan by removing the X next to it on the Channel Summary screen shown on the next page 20 4 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 21 Initial Setup 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 Cy Press the MENU button AV To CHANNEL SUMMARY 4 To operate CH AD f CH ADD f o K y X o 0 Xx 10 The Channel Summary screen below will now be displayed with the channels set to scan marked with an X You can delete channels from the scan by removing the X If any channels were missed during Auto Tuner Setup and you wish to add them you may by placing an X next to the channel number AV To the ADD column lt gt To include or delete from scan Cy
35. lock will move back one hour at 2 00 am on the last Sunday in October 34 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 35 General Items Manual Clock Set To set your clock manually without using the XDS signal choose MANUAL from the Set Clock menu and follow the steps below AV To SET CLOCK 4 To operate 4 To MANUAL AUTO MANUAL START CLOCK AV To move to the hour 4 To set the hour AV To move to minutes 4 To set the minutes AV To move to START CLOCK 4 To start clock and exit THANK YOU NOTES You will have to reset the clock after a power interruption of 90 seconds or longer You must set the clock before operating any timer functions 4 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 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 Cy Press the MENU button AV To ON OFF TIMER lt gt To operate begins with ON TIME 4 To set the hour AM PM you want the TV to turn on v To move to minutes 4 To set the minutes v 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 v To accept OFF TIME and move to CHANNEL 4 To select channel v To move to MODE 4 Choose ONCE or EVERYDAY v To ON OFF TIMER 4 Choose YES to accept the timer setting choose NO if you don t wish to a
36. ls 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 AY To COLOR To make the colors more vivid 4 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 AV To PICTURE gt 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 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 AV To DETAIL gt To make the picture sharper more details lt To make the picture smoother less detail AV To move to the next setting 30 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 31 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 Cy Press the MENU button AV To NOISE MUTING lt gt To turn Noise Muting ON or OFF Noise Muting will not work during Auto Tuner Setup or when you operate Channel Summary Set Video Status With Set Video Status you can save your own set of picture quality adj
37. nce like a hairdryer or vacuum operating nearby Move the antenna away from the appliance or change to a coaxial cable connection which is less prone to interference There are double 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 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 37 Stereo or bilingual Make sure the MTS settings are correct See MTS on page 33 programs can t be heard There is no sound The TV Speaker option may be turned off See page 33 from the TV s speakers Static electricity 1115 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 crackling sounds the sound or picture become abnormal this is fine 43 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 44 Warranty JVC 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 th
38. nd 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 Disptay 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 47 Some manufacturer s VCR s may not respond to the TV VCR button even if other buttons work properly To record hold down the Rec button on the remote and press PLAY VCRs CODES Admiral 035 Marantz 003 004 005 Samsung 037 060 062 Aiwa 027 032 095 033 089 Akai 029 072 073 Memorex 024 067 Samtron 089 074 MGA 038 040 047 Sansui 003 026 020 Audio Dynamic 003 005 048 041 042 052 Bell amp Howell 063 071 Minolta 058 045 093 e 067 091 Broksonic 020 026 094 Mitsubishi 038 040 047 085 085 085 023 025 048 041 042 5595 96 078 090 067 038 040 028 Multitech 047 027 062 04 5 048 926 Citizen 064 UMOR Det 020 Craig 063 029 064 NEC 003 004 005 Sears 063 064 065 000 066 058 000 Curtis Mathes dos 024 027 Olympic 024 023 001 Daewoo 043 059 024 Optimus 028 021 035 Shintom 075 io 064 Sharp 035 036 080 DB
39. nect 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 have finished your connections plug the power cord into the nearest power outlet and turn on the television Proceed to Step Three Us 8 4 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 9 T Quick Setup 3 Step Three Auto Tuner Setup JVC s onscreen menu system lets you set your television up to meet your own personal viewing preferences The menu screens and their features are discussed in detail in this book The menu Settings are optional you can set as many or as few of them as you wish But to begin watching your television right away you will 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 Cy Press the MENU button on the remote control Press the AW buttons to move to AUTO TUNER SETUP Press the lt P buttons to begin AUTO TUNER SETUP TUNER MODE CABLE AIR Y choose CABLE if you are connected to a cable system or AIR if you use an antenna AW To move to START lt gt start Auto Tuner Setup
40. ol 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 Press and hold down the Disptay 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 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 47 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 088 Denon 020 087 vc e Sony 024 045 046 047 Technics 020 020 027 082 18 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 19 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 lt gt Up and Down arrows mean press the CH or CH buttons Pressing the CH or CH buttons let you Move vertically in a main menu screen Move through a submenu screen Move to the next letter number or other choice in a
41. on 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 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 y Press the MENU button AV To V CHIP lt gt To operate Lock icon will appear Cy Press ZERO to access the V Chip menu 4 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 blocked Parents are cautioned to preview the contents of these programs or movies FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 23 V Chip US V Chip Ratings U S PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS Programs with t
42. operator for more connection information 12 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 13 Connections Connecting to a DVD player DVD Player AUDIO OUT m d ev Green T z il Ps Blue m Red VIDEO COMPONENT OUT KE VIDEOI VIDEO Y AUDIO OUT 72 un ONO oreo E Pr i Illustration of AV 27D302 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 Ps Component Output in to TV 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 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 Becareful 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 You must set the V2 COMPONENT IN on the menu to YES for proper display of the DVD signal see page 38 See page 18 for instructions on programming your remote control to operate the basic functions of your DVD playe
43. ormation The current channel or AV input Channel 07 The current time 12 20 pm Sleep Timer status minutes remaining The Sleep Timer is off 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 Channel Off ER 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 by pressing Extr NOTE 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 4 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 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 31 Theater Gives a rich film like look to video Cy Press the VIDEO SrArUs button eh CHOICE gt THEATER cr PANDA 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 Cy Press the SLEEP TIMER button 15 30
44. r NOTE Progressive DVD Players players with an output scan of 31 5 KHz will not work properly with this television Headphone Connection Available on model AV 20D202 only You can connect a pair of headphones or earphone to the television using the headphone jack on the front panel 1 Plug a headphone earphone jack into the headphone jack on the television s front panel 13 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 14 Connections Connecting to an External Amplifier LEFT FRONT RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER SPEAKER 240 AMPLIFIER Illustration of AV 27D302 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 TV Speaker on page 33 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 located under the front panel door To access press lightly on the door to open it You may also connect a game console or other equipment using these jacks Camcorders may also be connected to the television s rear input jacks VIDEO LIMONO AUDIO R Y MENU CHANNEL4 VOLUME4 OPERATED 4 CAMCORDER 1 Connect
45. s properly secured Use only a cart or stand recommended by the TV set manufacturer Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds 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 11 12 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 Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or an aerosol cleaner Never add accessories to a TV set that has not been designed for this purpose Such additions may result in a hazard a FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 5 13 14 SERVICE 15 16 17 18 19 20 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 A TV set 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 overturn Unplug this TV set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service per sonnel under the following conditions A When the power cord or plug is damaged or fr
46. st 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 Slide the first 2 way selector switch to TV and the other 2 way selector switch to DVD Press the DVD Power and 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 5 Press RETURN to exit 47 FD mini IB 1 16 01
47. t to change the setup move the cursor to the top column and change the lock icon to by pressing lt or gt again You may then select individual categories to block 24 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 25 V Chip Setting ratings with the V Chip button To access Rating information about a certain program press the V CuiP 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 y Press ZERO when TV PG is displayed vv s L D 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 y Press ZERO when TV PG V is displayed All Programming above TV PG V with Violence will be blocked 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 affected 25 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 26 V Chip Movie Ratings 1 g NR Not Rated This is a film which has no rating In many
48. 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 4 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 34 General Items 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 y Press MENU AV To SET CLOCK 4 To operate 4 To AUTO MODE AUTO MANUAL TIME ZONE EASTERN D S T ON OFF FINISH AV To TIME ZONE 4 To select your time zone ATLANTIC 4 2 EASTERN 4 CENTRAL 4 MOUNTAIN 4 4 gt HAWAII 4 ALASKA PACIFIC 4 AY To move to Daylight Savings Time D S T 4 To turn D S T ON or OFF AV To FINISH 4 To save settings and exit f you do not have a PBS station in your local area you will have to set the clock manually See Manual Clock Set at the top of the next page for instructions 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 c
49. 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 f your Camcorder is mono sound model it will have only one audio jack Connect it to the TV s Left Audio Jack Illustration of AV 27D302 14 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 15 Remote Control Remote Control Basics 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 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 to DVD to control a DVD player Please see pages 16 to 18 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 or CH button to move through the channels one channel at a time x m z 5 fei N e e a o m m S D 2 ez e To move rapidl
50. unctions of your DVD player These functions include play rewind fast forward stop still pause previous next tray open close power on and power off Move the selector switch to DVD to operate 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 18 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 16 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 See pages 17 and 18 for information on programming your remote with VCR and DVD operating codes Light Available on RM C303G and RM C304 Your remote control includes illuminated buttons for key features like CHANNEL and VOLUME Press the LicHr button to turn the illumination on 42 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 43 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 There is no picture The antenna could be disconnected or sound The input mode could be set improperly See page
51. ustments as Choice and have access to them at the touch of a button y Press the MENU button AV To SET VIDEO STATUS 4 To operate PICTURE BRIGHT DETAIL SAVE AS CHOICE 4 To set the TINT levels AY To move to the next option Repeat these steps until all levels are set AV To SAVE AS CHOICE 4 To save settings and exit You must use SAVE AS CHOICE to exit the Set Video Status menu otherwise your preferences will not be saved 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 91 a FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 32 Sound Settings Bass You can increase or decrease the level of low frequency sound in the TV s audio with the Bass adjustment y Press the MENU button AV To BASS To increase the bass 4 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 y Press the MENU button AV To TREBLE gt To increase the treble lt To decrease the treble AV To move to the next setting Balance Adjust the level of sound between the
52. will be blocked if the Unrated Category is set to BLOCK Directions to Block Unrated Programs You can block programs that are not rated Cy Press the Menu button AV To V CHIP 4 To operate The lock icon appears Cy Press ZERO to access V Chip setup options AV To UNRATED UNRATED VIEW BLOCK lt gt To VIEW or BLOCK y Press Exir when done 28 FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 29 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 Cy Press the MENU button AV To SET LOCK CODE 4 To operate The lock icon B appears Cy Press ZERO to access the Lock Code LOCK CODE FINISH The first digit will be highlighted 4 To select the number AV To move to the next digit Continue to follow these directions for all four numbers AV To FINISH 4 To save settings and exit Your Lock Code is now set NOTES After a power interruption you must reset the Lock Code 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 29 a FD mini IB 1 16 01 3 33 PM Page 30 Picture Settings Tint Tint allows you to adjust the levels of red and green in your TV picture AV To TINT gt To increase the leve
53. y 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 MENU bar will appear onscreen to show you the television volume level VCRCHANNELI VCR DVD PREV NEXT P POWER TV VCR Yor e The CH and VoL buttons are also used to navigate JVC s REW FF onscreen menu system eleme ESI You can directly access specific channels using the 10 key pad gums culus For more information on remote control button features see pages 39 to 42 For information on using the onscreen menus See page 19 JVC ee Notes Remote control model RM C303G is shown at the left TV A different model remote control may have come with your television 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 We recommend using alkaline batteries for longer battery life When you change the batteries
54. ys from date of pur chase 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 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 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
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