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1. PO T e ADIU APREVIOUS BASS TREBLE BALANCE MTS STEREO SAP MONO MNEXT PAGE SELECT B YDM OPERATE BYKO EXIT BYE PICTURE ADJUST 02 24 SOUND ADJUST Plug In Menu Introduction The Plug In Menu comes up automatically 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 The Language in which you want the onscreen menus to appear The Auto Tuner Setup of which channels you wish to receive 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 rec ommend 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 ENG French FRAN or Spanish ESP Cy Press the MENU button AV To LANGUAGE 4 To choose a language i ENG lt gt FRAN gt ESP 4 gt 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 Cy
2. ee ek 46 PIP Picture In Picture 47 Introduction 47 On Move 47 48 SWAD Dec ne 48 48 Source sr 48 EZ SU tf Sin aoe a 48 APPENDICES Troubleshooting 49 Warranty dem Rmo ce ee Testa 50 Authorized Service Centers 52 Search 53 Specifications 54 NOLEN 55 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 Control Batteries 1 Television A matching TV stand 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 Toce Used to connect Mis bord bois audio video devices like axla CANE a VCRs DVD players external antenna or Cable TV system stereo amplifiers game i consoles etc S Video Pl
3. For models AV 36D503 AV 36D303 COLOR TELEVISION USER S GUIDE AV 32D303 AV 32D203 AV 27D503 Illustration of AV 32D503 and RM C251 PLEASE NOTE This web based PDF File for this instruction book is not an exact replica of the instruction book that comes with the TV 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 LCT1128 001B A 0602 TN FAA 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 dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient mag nitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance TO PREV
4. 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 Cy Press the MENU button AV To V CHIP lt gt To operate Lock icon ify appears Cy 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 D INITIAL SETUP gt V CHIP gt uve 4 To turn on the lock AV To the NC 17 Column X X R PG G NR 4 To turn on the lock 8 AV To FINISH 4 To save settings and exit FINISH t SET MOVIE RATINGS SELECT B YDM OPERATE BYKO EXIT BYE 33 V Chip Canadian V Chip Ratings E Exempt Exempt pr
5. gt Q E Up and Down arrows mean press the or CH buttons Pressing the or CH but tons 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 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 con trol Button names appear in SMALL CAPITAL LETTERS The Helping Hand icon points to the highlighted or selected item in a menu Aggie m AWPREVIOUS AUTO TUNER SETUP CHANNEL SUMMARY V CH I P gt SET LOCK CODEP gt MNEXT PAGE SELECT B YDM OPERATE BYKO EXIT BYE 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 channel number and input will appear The Plug In Menu will appear the first time the TV is plugged in Notes Menus shown
6. through the channels using the CHANNEL buttons Cy 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 Return does not affect the PIP channel D503 models only You will return to your programmed channel Input Selects the signal input source for the television TV for Antenna or Cable or Video 1 2 or 3 for video devices like VCR s DVD players or camcorders Cy INPUT Ea TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 gt VIDEO 3 gt NOTE BBE is a registered trademark of BBE Sound Inc For U S licensed from BBE Sound Inc under USP 4638258 4482866 and 5510572 For Canada licensed from BBE Sound Inc BBE is a registered trademark of BBE Sound Inc Button Functions TheaterPro D6500K The TheaterPro D6500K Color Temperature Technology function makes sure that the video you watch is set to the standard color temperature so that what you see is as true to what the film to video editors intended it to be 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
7. 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 RAT INGS 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 con tents 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 TV Y is Appropriate for All Children Programs are created for very young viewers and should be suitable for all ages including children ages 2 6 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 J 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
8. Press the MENU button AV To AUTO TUNER SETUP 4 To operate 4 To choose CABLE or AIR or SKIP 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 PROGRAMMING OVER Noise Muting will not work during Auto Tuner Setup You will not need to press the MENU button to enter this screen from the Plug In Menu 25 SKIP appears only for Plug in Menu Plug In Menu Auto Clock Set Before you use any of your TV s timer functions you must first set the clock You may precise ly set your clock using the XDS time signal broadcast by most Public Broadcasting stations To set the clock using the XDS signal Cy Enter the channel number of your local PBS station Cy Press MENU AV To SET CLOCK 4 To operate 4 To AUTO CLOCK TIMERS Jvc SET CLOCK MODE lt AUTOP TIME ZONE 4PACIFICE D S 40 FINISH SELECT BYAW OPERATE BYEG EXIT BYE AV To TIME ZONE 4 To select your time zone r ATLANTIC 4 EASTERN 4 CENTRAL 4 MOUNTAIN 4 HAWAII ALASKA PACIFIC 4 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 on the next page for
9. TV Component Red cable out from DVD Player Component Output to TV PR Component eee White Audio cable out from DVD Left Audio Output in to TV Left Audio Input 2 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 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 22 for instructions on programming your remote control to operate the basic func tions of your DVD player If you use Input 2 Component In for the DVD connection you must set the V2 COMPONENT IN on the initial Setup Menu to YES for proper display of the DVD sig nal 2 B Que NOTE Progressive DVD Players players with an output scan of 31 5 KHz will not work prop erly with this television 16 Connections Connecting to an External Amplifier LEFT FRONT RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER SPEAKER A 2 INPUT 2 COMPONENT VIDEO Illustration of AV 32D503 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
10. in the manufacturer s service literature When TV set reaches the end of its useful life improper disposal could result in a picture 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 specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Table of Contents UNPACKING YOUR TV 7 TV Models and Remote Controls 8 Quick Setup Guide 10 Connections 13 Cable and VCR Connections 13 Connecting to a DVD Player 16 Connecting to an External Amplifier 17 Connecting to a Camcorder 17 Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link 18 Remote Control 19 Remote Control Basics 19 Changing the Batteries 19 Remote Programming 20 CATV and Satellite Codes 20 VCR CodeS 21 DVDCodes 22 Onscreen Menus 23 Using the Guide 23 Onscreen Menu System 24 PlugInMenu 25 Introduction 25 Language 25 Auto Tuner Setup 25 Auto Clock Set 26 Manual Clock Set 27 Channel Summary 28 VS GP c e
11. off XDS ID XDS ID Display provides a channels call letters the network s name and even a program name Cy Press the MENU button AV To XDS ID 4 To turn ON or OFF Cy 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 com posite video input for a regular VCR Cy Press the MENU button AV To V2 COMPONENT IN 4 To turn the input ON YES or OFF NO Cy Exir when finished This option should be used with DVD players only For information on connecting VCR s see page 13 For more information on connecting a DVD player see page 16 42 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 and PIP Off Press the Exir button to leave a menu screen On the RM C251 this button is also labeled PIP OFF Press Exit PIP Orr to turn off the Picture in Picture function please see page 47 for more information on the PIP feature PIP is available on series D503 models only Display The Display screen shows the current status of timers inputs and XDS ID Cy Press the DisPLAY button 05 KLVX PBS SESAME STREET NOW 12 20 PM SLEEP TIMER OFF ON OFF TIMER EVERYDAY O
12. 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 y Press the MENU button AV To SET LOCK CODE 4 To operate Lock icon appears Press Zero to access the Lock Code O INITIAL SETUP JVC SET LOCK CODE LOCK CODE 0000 FINISH SELECT B YDM OPERATE BYKO EXIT BYE 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 36 Picture Settings Tint Tint allows you to adjust the levels of red and green in your TV picture Cy Press the MENU button 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 Ww Press the Menu button 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
13. the onscreen menus see page 23 Notes Remote control model RM C251 is shown at the left A different model remote control may have come with your television Changing the Batteries Lift and pull the latch on the back of the remote to open 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 snap the cover back into place If the remote control acts erratically replace the batteries Typical battery life is six months to one year We recommend using alkaline batteries for longer battery life When you change the batteries try to complete the task within three minutes If you take longer than three minutes the remote control codes for your VCR DVD and or Cable Box may have to be reset see page 20 22 19 Remote Programming Setting the CATV VCR and DVD Codes You can program your remote to operate your cable box satellite receiver VOR 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 sup plied 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 Slide th
14. white on the TV screen giving you a darker or brighter picture overall Cy Press the MENU button AV To PICTURE p To increase the level of contrast 4 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 Cy 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 Cy 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 37 Picture Settings Color Temperature With COLOR TEMPERATURE you can decide how strong or dull the colors appear on the TV Screen y Press the MENU button PICTURE Jd Jvc ADJUST t AY To COLOR TEMPERATURE Brus VEA TINT cese 4 To COLOR TEMPERATURE LOW or HIGH Ee a BRIGHT ce eeeeee lIl DETAIL gt eee Ire COLOR TEMPERATURE lt LOWP MNEXT PAGE SELECT BYOM RESET BY OPERATE BYE EXIT BYE 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 D RACTURE PRPREVIOUS AY To NOISE MUTING W NOISE MUTING 40N 4 To turn Noise Muting ON or OFF Noise Muting will not
15. work during Auto Tuner Setup NEXT PAGE or when you operate Channel Summary SELECT BYhM OPERATE BYE EXIT BYE 38 Sound Settings Bass You can increase or decrease the level of low frequency sound in the TV s audio with the Bass adjustment Cy 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 Cy 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 TV s two speakers with the Balance setting Cy 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 broad cast may also include a Second Audio Program SAP Cy Press the MENU button AY 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 redu
16. 03 004 064 023 024 031 Zenith 044 082 064 005 046 059 060 094 LXI 027 064 058 083 084 085 065 066 063 087 093 067 Realistic 024 063 036 031 023 024 067 040 027 086 Remote Programming DVD codes 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 2 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 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 53 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 oof C JNC 0 amp 0388 Sony 024 045 046 047 Zenith 027 092 22 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
17. 045 093 Broksonic 020 026 094 Mitsubishi 038 040 047 Gas 041 049 059 060 062 023 025 067 038 040 CCE 043 047 048 026 Citizen 064 Multitech 047 027 062 020 Craig 063 029 064 003 004 005 Sears 063 064 065 000 066 058 000 092 064 035 036 080 DBX 004 005 Orion 0201920 088 Dimensia 045 093 Panasonic 023 024 021 Signature 2000 027 035 Emerson 043 026 077 022 Singer 075 IE Penney 024 058 045 061 025 042 Sony 028 029 030 063 003 004 003 004 053 054 055 020076 005 093 Fisher 063 066 067 pentax 058 005 045 S 2000 021 065 071 091 093 Sylvania 031 023 024 Funai 027 026 020 Philco 031 024 027 000 023 026 020 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 064 005 Gradiente 083 084 081 Proscan 045 058 023 Technics 021 022 023 000 001 024 031 046 024 059 060 033 Teknika 024 027 070 023 045 058 087 093 Hitachi oshiba 059 046 079 7 081 093 g 027 081 Quasar 021 022 023 Instant Replay 024 023 024 Vector Research 035 036 067 Een Iz Radio Shack 033 024 063 036 067 036 067 040 950 06 JVC 000 001 002 027 Yamaha 063 003 004 033 045 058 005 Kenwood 0
18. 50 165 180 id 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 Sur 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 MuriNG again 44 Button Functions BBE 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 press100 2 two 4 four Return The REruRN 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 chan nels using the CH and CH buttons Cy RETURN and hold for three seconds RETURN CHANNEL PROGRAMMED The channel currently active has been programmed as your Return channel Now scan
19. 62 1 Weight Ibs kg 71 3 32 4 114 4 52 0 149 6 68 0 Accessories Remote control unit x 1 AA batteries x 2 500 mVrms 4dBs Low impedance 400 Hz when modulated 100 Specifications subject to change without notice 54 Note 55 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA JVC CANADA INC Division of JVC Americas Corp P 21 Finchdene Square 1700 Valley Road Scarborough Ontario Wayne New Jersey 07470 Canada M1X 1A7
20. A 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 n Serial No Purchase Date Name Of Dealer 51 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 neces sary 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 dea
21. AL SETUP gt V CHIP gt SET US TV RATINGS 88 w s A A SELECT BY PM OPERATE BY EXIT BY HETE 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 ey Press ZERO when TV PG V is displayed INITIAL SETUP V CHIP SET US TV RATINGS UA p d d Md V FV s L um S SELECT BY PM OPERATE BY O EXIT BY 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 32 V Chip Movie Ratings 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 chil dren 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
22. ENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TV SET TO RAIN OR MOISTURE TO INSURE PERSONAL SAFETY OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING THE USE OF THIS UNIT 1 Operate only from the power source specified on the unit 2 Avoid damaging the AC plug and power cord 3 Avoid Improper installation and never position the unit where good venti lation 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 dis connect 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 exten sion cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully insert ed to prevent blade exposure IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION Please read and retain for your safety Electrical energy can perform many useful functions This TV set has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety But improper use can result in potential 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 T
23. EXT P POWER VCR 4 PREV NEXT P POWER VCR rr REW Ir PLAY FF STOP REC STOP PAUSE H JA OPEN CLOSE STILL PAUSE OPEN CLOSE STILL PAUSE JVC JVC TV TV Remote Control RM C251 Remote Control RM C252 MODELS MODELS AV 36D503 AV 32D503 AV 36D303 AV 36D203 and AV 27D503 AV 32D303 and AV 32D203 9 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 Lift and pull the latch on the back of the remote to open Insert two batteries included carefully noting the and markings placing the end in the unit first Snap the cover back into place on Basic Operation Turn the television on and off by pressing the Power button at the top right corner of the remote The four key feature buttons at the center of the remote can be used for basic operati
24. Guideline controls V Chip technology allows you to program your TV to receive or not to receive programs based on content according to the guidelines Programs which exceed the ratings limits you set will be blocked 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 NO The channel will remain blocked until the correct lock code is entered see page 36 for informa tion 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 Oo INITIAL SETUP JVC 1 V CHIP V CHIP 4orrb SET US TV RATINGS SET MOVIE RATINGSP SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG SET CANADIAN RATINGS FREE UNRATED VIEW FINISH SELECT B YAM OPERATE BYEG EXIT BYE 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 Cy Press the MENU button AV To V CHIP 4 To operate Lock icon a will appear Cy Press ZERO to access the V
25. N TIME 7 00 PM OFF TIME 10 00 PM The screen above shows the following information The current channel or AV input Channel 05 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 E Display Time Channel Off un Display Full screen shown above Time Shows the current time only Channel Shows the current channel Off Turns Display off You may also turn off the Display at any step by pressing Exit 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 o BR 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 Dynamic Heightens contrast Theater Gives a rich film like look to video Cy Press the VIDEO Status button os STANDARD DYNAMIC gt THEATER 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 0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 1
26. NNEL SUMMARY CHNO SCAN CHNO SCAN 1 6 2 7 3 8 v 4 9 5 10 V SELECT BYAM OPERATE BYEIG EXIT BYE The Channel Summary screen above will now be displayed with the channels set to scan marked with an v You can delete channels from the scan by removing the x If any chan nels 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 4 To include or delete from scan Cy 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 Cy ZERO to lock or unlock that channel when finished Channel Guard Message When viewer attempts to watch a guarded channel the following message appears To watch a channel that you have locked enter the Lock Code using the 10 key pad If the wrong code is entered the message THIS CHANNEL IS LOCKED BY INVALID LOCK CODE will flash on the screen CHANNEL GUARD PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY 10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT NO Once a channel has been unlocked it will remain unlocked until the television is turned off See also Set Lock Code page 36 The channel cannot be accessed until the correct code is entered 28 V Chip Your TV is equipped with V Chip technology which enables TV Parental Guidelines for United States and Canada and Movie MPAA
27. OGRAMMING OVER appears onscreen Your Quick Setup 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 12 Connections Cable and VCR Connections There are three basic types of antenna or cable connections f 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 access certain premium channels but not basic cable channels please refer to Diagram 3 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 func tion You may omit the VCR from your connections if you wish For instructions on connecting a VCR only please see the Quick Setup on page 11 For information on using PIP ple
28. P POWER VCR REW PLAY FF es REC ESTOP PAUSE OPEN CLOSE JVC RM C251 TV STILL PAUSE 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 illustra tion please see page 10 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 20 to 22 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 chan nels Tap the CH or CH button to move through the chan nels one channel at a time To move rapidly through the channels using JVC s Hyperscan feature press and hold CH or CH The chan nels will zip by at a rate of five channels per second Press VoL or to raise or lower the volume An indica tor bar will appear onscreen to show you the television vol ume level The CH and VoL buttons are also used to navigate JVC s onscreen menu system You can directly access specific channels using the 10 key pad For more information on remote control button features see pages 43 to 48 For information on using
29. 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 2 3 4 2 row 53 Specifications AV 32D203 AV 36D203 MODEL AV 27D503 AV 32D303 AV 32D503 AV 36D303 AV 36D503 Reception NTSC BTSC System Multi Channel Sound Format R VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 Bl Sub Mid Mid Super Hyper and Ultra bands ange 181 channel frequency synthesizer system 123W 128W 133W 130W 133W 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 5W 5W Speakers 2x4 3 4 5x12 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 Jack C 0 286 Vp p burst signal 75 ohms Component Y 1Vp p positive 75 ohms negative sync provided Input Jacks PB PR 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Audio Output Jacks FIX AV Compu Link 3 5 mm mini jack x 1 Ill Jack Dimensions In 29 5 8 x 23 1 4 x 19 1 2 33 7 8 x 27 x 21 5 8 37 7 8 x 30 1 2 x 24 1 2 WxHxD cm 75 2x 59 1 x 49 4 85 9 x 68 4 x 54 8 96 2 x 77 8 x
30. V set INSTALLATION 1 Your TV set is equipped with a polarized AC line plug one blade POLARIZED TYPE of the plug is wider than the other 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 Operate the TV set only from a power source as indicated on the TV set or refer to the oper ating 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 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 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 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 prop
31. any other manufac turer s brand VCR please see the code chart and instructions on page 21 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 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 22 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 20 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 21 and 22 for information on programming your remote with VCR and DVD oper ating codes Light Your remote control includes illuminated buttons for key features like CHANNEL and VOLUME Press the LIGHT button to turn the illumination on 46 Button Functions PIP PIP displays two separate pictures on screen Your television has 2 Tuner PIP meaning you can view pictures from two different channels simultaneously A
32. ase see page 47 The PIP feature is available on series D503 models only Diagram 1 WALL CABLE or ANTENNA TWO WAY SPLITTER Illustration of AV 32D503 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 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 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 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 owner s manual for more information on its operation MEN de e Connections Cable and VCR Connections Continued Diagram 2 CABLE or ANTENNA CABLE BOX OUT IN Illustration of AV 32D503 1 Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet in to the RF Input of the cable box 2 Connect an cable from the RF Output
33. audio cable from the TV s Right Audio Output jack to the Amplifier s Right Audio Input jack 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 pull 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 CAMCORDER Illustration of AV 32D503 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 If your Camcorder is mono sound model it will have only one audio jack Connect it to the TV s Left Audio Jack 17 Connections Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link JVC s AV Compu Link feature makes playing video tapes or DVDs totally automatic Simply insert a pre recorded tape into your 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 CompuLink the VCR or DVD player sends a signal to the television telling it to turn on and switch to the proper video input The AV Compu Link cable may be included with the JVC AV Compu Link accesso
34. 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 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 Caution children about dropping or pushing objects into the TV set through cabinet open ings Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can result in a fire or elec trical 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 addi tions 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 ATV set and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may ca
35. ce 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 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 Press the MENU button AV To ON OFF TIMER 4 To operate begins with ON TIME 0 CLOCK TIMERS gt JVC ON OFF TIMER ON TIME 7 00 PM OFF TIME 10 00 PM CHANNEL 02 ON VOLUME CURRENT MODE 4EVERYDAYE ON OFF TIMER 4oFF FINISH SELECT BYDD OPERATE EXIT BYE 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 ON VOLUME 4 To set the volume level v To move to MODE 4 Choose ONCE or EVERYDAY v To ON OFF TIMER 4 Choose ON to accept the timer setting choose OFF if you don t wish to accept v To FINISH 4 To save settings On Off Timer Note for PIP D503 models 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 appea
36. e 2 way selector switch Release the DisPLAY button key operation to CATV Press and hold down the DisPLAY button With the DisPLAY button held down enter the first code number listed using the 10 key pad Find the CATV Satellite brand from the list of codes shown below Confirm the operation of the Cable Box Satellite receiver f 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 53 Cable Box CODES ABC 024 051 032 Curtis 058 059 Eagle 029 Eastern 034 GC Brand 032 051 Gemini 022 043 General Instrument 065 024 025 026 027 020 021 022 057 023 Hamlin 040 041 042 045 058 064 Hitachi 049 024 Jerrold 065 024 025 049 050 051 054 092 05 Oak 039 037 048 Panasonic 055 056 060 071 073 Philips 028 029 030 052 053 031 069 026 027 020 021 022 057 023 Cable Box CODES Puser 032 RCA 061 070 Realistic 03 058 064 040 041 042 045 068 034 037 032 051 038 5 057 058 059 051 047 051 056 032 051 Regal Regency Rembrandt e A Samsung Scientific Atlanta SLMark Sprucer Stargate 067 047 051 044 035 036 066 050 032 025 Universal 022 032 Viewstar 029 030 Zenith 063 046 Zenith Drake Satellite Telecaption Teleview Te
37. ee ave ae ee Fe eR Rs 29 US V Chip Ratings 30 Viewing Guidelines 30 Setting US V Chip Ratings 31 Movie Ratings 33 Set Movie Ratings 33 Canadian V Chip Ratings 34 Set Canadian V Chip Ratings 34 Unrated Programs 35 SetLockCode 36 Picture Settings 37 Tib s Eos nce fk OR Be RUE oe 37 Color RR E 37 2 vom EEG E 37 Brights 2 ere koa eR Bogie us 37 Detail Ro 37 Color Temperature 38 Noise Muting 38 Onscreen Menus Cont Sound Settings 39 BASS s a te Geer Ek S 39 39 Balance 39 MTS Multi channel Sound 39 General Items 40 On Off 40 Closed Caption 41 Front Panel Lock 41 Auto Shut Off 42 XDS D o a 42 2 Component In 42 BUTTON FUNCTIONS 43 Menusa Ere re ao ae RR I 43 Exit and PIPOff 43 Display ome eder e 43 Video 44 Sleep Timer 44 Hyper Surround 44 44 45 MOOS TI 45 45 gos P 45 TheaterPro 6500 46 VCR Buttons 46 DVD Buttons 46 TV CATV Switch 46 VCR DVD Switch 46 c Bae oe teens
38. er 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 require ments for the grounding electrode IMPORTANT RECYCLING INFORMATION This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube CRT and other com ponents that contain lead Disposal of these materials may be regu lated in your community due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authori ties or the Electronic Industries Alliance http www eiae org 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 lt GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE 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
39. he 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 o Peced SepTwe cn M 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 25 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 INTERACTIVE PLUGIN MENUS NE Press the W button to move to AUTO TUNER AUTO TUNER SETUP SETUP TES MODE b To choose CABLE if you connected to a cable system or AIR if you use an antenna or SKIP if you need to MSTART To move to START SELECT BY QW OPERATE BYKO EXIT BYE The Auto Tuner will now memorize all of the clear active channels your television can receive This will take one or two minutes The Auto Tuner is finished when the message PR
40. he column TV PG TV G etc with the content row V FV S etc and press the A or V to move the cursor to the correct location Press lt or P to turn the locking feature on or off An item is locked if the B icon appears instead of a V Chip 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 AY 4 AV lt gt To the TV 14 Column To turn on the lock INITIAL SETUP gt V CHIP gt SET US TV RATINGS vv g Of eg es b B c FINISH setect py OPERATE BY O EXIT BY BEHE To FINISH 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 lt or gt again You may then select individual categories to block 31 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 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 Press ZERO when TV PG is displayed INITI
41. in this book are illustrations not exact replications of the television s onscreen displays 23 Onscreen Menus The Onscreen Menu System Your television comes with JVC s Onscreen Menu System The Onscreen Menus let you make adjustments to your television s operation simply and quickly Examples of the Onscreen Menus are shown below and on the next page Detailed explanations on using each menu fol low later in this guide Cy Press the MENU button neg m MPREVIOUS W AUTO TUNER SETUPP CHANNEL SUMMAR YP V CHI P gt SET LOCK CODE PAGE SELECT B YDM OPERATE BYKO EXIT BYE 0m BPREVIOUS W LANGUAGE ENG FRAN ESP CLOSED CAPTION FRONT PANEL LOCK AUTO SHUT OFF lt OF FDR XDS D lt OF FP V2 COMPONENT IN 4YES MNEXT PAGE SELECT BYOM OPERATE BYKO EXIT BYE INITIAL SETUP 02 P PICTURE B Ne L ADJUST PREVIOUS STANDARD STINT te COLOR m PICTURE BRIGHT DETAIL x COLOR TEMPERATURE lt LOWP MNEXT PAGE SELECT B YDM RESET BY OPERATE BYEG EXIT BYE INITIAL SETUP 01 PICTURE ADJUST 01 PO FTRERS PREVIOUS SET CLOCK ON OFF TIMERP MNEXT PAGE SELECT BYAW OPERATE EXIT BYE CLOCK TIMERS 4 PICTURE L Jvc ADJUST DPREVIOUS W NOISE MUTING 40N PAGE SELECT B YDM OPERATE BYEG EXIT BYE JVC
42. ing 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 notice at the start of the program Front Panel Lock This allows you to lock the keys on the front of the TV so that a child may not accidentally change your viewing preferences Cy Press the MENU button AV To FRONT PANEL LOCK 4 To turn ON or OFF Cy Exir when finished Not only can you turn off this feature by using the remote control you can turn it off by unplugging your TV and plugging it back in This is in case the batteries die out or you aci dentally lose your remote Doing this will set this feature back to off Also if it is difficult to unplug your TV you can turn this feature off by pressing the MENU button on the front of the TV for more than 3 seconds In this case the OSD for FRONT PANEL LOCK will appear You can also turn this feature off by pressing the Power button on the TV for more than 3 seconds 41 General Items Auto Shut Off This function automatically shuts off your TV when there is no signal from the channel the TV is on Cy Press the MENU button AY To AUTO SHUT OFF 4 To turn ON or OFF Cy Exir when finished f the channel that you have on does not recieve a signal for more than one minute the blinking text RECIEVING A SIGNAL appears on the screen If no signal is being recieved within 10 minutes the TV shuts itself
43. 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 clock will move back one hour at 2 00 am on the last Sunday in October You will not need to press the Menu button to enter this screen from the Plug In Menu 26 Plug In Menu 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 CLOCK T MERS JVC SET CLOCK MODE 4MANUALE TIME START CLOCK SELECT B YDM OPERATE BYE EXIT BYE AV To move to the hour 4 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 You will not need to press the MENU button to enter this screen from the Plug In Menu NOTE You will have to reset the clock after a power interruption You must set the clock before oper ating any timer functions 27 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 watch ing any or all 181 channels Cy Press the MENU button AV To CHANNEL SUMMARY 4 To operate Oo INITIAL SETUP JVC t CHA
44. is taken and placed in the PIP window f 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 win dow 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 mak V 1 V 2 t f the PIP does not have a signal the window will be blue f you connect a device using the V2 COMPONENT IN Y PR the PIP signal will only show the V2 COMPOSITE IN VIDEO signal Use the V2 COMPOSITE IN to properly dis play the PIP signal EZ Surf AV 27D503 AV 32D503 AV 36D503 only EZ Surf utilizes the PIP window to surf all the available channels so that you don t have to change your current program to see what else is on TV f the PIP window is off you can see the channel and XDS only NOTES The PIP window is 1 9 the size of the full screen PIP will not display blocked channels or programs A blue screen will display instead You can adjust the PIP window picture the same as the main picture See page 37 48 Troubleshooting PROBLEMS There is no power See if the power cord became unplugged Check for a bl
45. itter 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 47 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 2 Dg 2 2 The connection diagrams are intended to show some basic general connections Some cable companies may require special connections to properly use your televi sion or 2 tuner PIP function If you 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 47 for more information on the PIP feature 15 Connections Connecting to a DVD player DVD Player AUDIO OUT 750 VHF UHF Illustration of AV 32D503 2 Connect Green cable out from DVD player Y Component Output to TV Y Component m Blue cable out from DVD player Component Output in to
46. l 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 JVG 7 Accessories 8 Batteries except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from date of purchase There are no express warranties except as listed above THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILTY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVE NIENCE OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO TAPES RECORDS OR DISCS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limi tations 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 AMERIC
47. ler in Canada please call In Eastern Canada In Western Canada En Francais Montr al 1 416 293 1311 1 604 270 1311 1 514 871 1311 Or visit us on the web at www JVC ca 52 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 least three seconds and release 3 Press TV Power see if the CATV or Satellite box responds 4 If there was a response press RETURN The operating codes are now set If there was no response repeat Step 3 If you repeat Step 3 a total of 52 times without a response use the remote control which came with the equipment 5 Press RETURN to exit VCR Search Codes Function 1 Slide the first 2 way selector switch to TV and the other 2 way selector switch to VCR 2 Press the VCR Power and Return buttons Hold for at least three seconds and release 3 Press VCR PowER see if the VCR responds 4 If there was a response press RETURN The operating codes are now set If there was no response repeat Step 3 If you repeat Step 3 a total of 80 times without a response use the manufacturers remote control which came with the VCR 5 Press RETURN to exit DVD Player Search Codes Function 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
48. of the cable box in to the RF Input on the back of the VCR 3 Connect an cable from the RF Output of the VCR 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 Right Audio Output in to the TV s Right Audio Input jack Please see page 47 for information on using the PIP feature with a Cable Box 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 owner s manual for more information on its operation 14 Connections Cable and VCR Connections Continued Diagram 3 WALL CABLE or ANTENNA IN TWO WAY ourour SPLITTER EH CABLE BOX OUT IN AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO MONG VCR Illustration of AV 32D503 1 Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet in to the RF Input of the two way splitter Connect an RF cable from the one of the RF Outputs on the splitter in to the cable box RF Input Connect an RF cable from the Cable Box Output in to the VCR RF Input Connect an RF cable from the other the RF Output on the spl
49. ogramming 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 C84 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 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 J 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 Engli
50. on of the television The top and bottom buttons will scan forward an back through the available chan nels 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 Note Illustration of remote control RM C251 1 0 Proceed to Step Two 39 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 14 to 15 WALL CABLE or ANTENNA Cable RF connector AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO R UNON NEN COMPONENT AUDIO OUT Illustration of AV 32D503 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 a 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 Illustration of AV 32D503 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 t
51. own 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 45 The tuner Auto Tuner Setup could be set improperly See page 25 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 selecta Make sure the channels have been programmed See Channel Summary page 28 certain channel Check to see if the channel is locked See Channel Summary Lock page 28 The power turns off Make sure the set did not become unplugged by itself Perhaps the On Off Timer is set See page 40 Check to see if the Sleep Timer was set See page 44 The clock is wrong The power was interrupted and the clock was not reset See page 26 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 37 is poor The Video Status mode may be turned to the wrong setting See page 44 There are lines There could be interference from another electrical appliance such as a comp
52. r 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 n order for the On Off timer to work the clock must be set After a power interruption the Timer settings must be reset 40 General Items Closed Caption Many broadcasts now include an onscreen display of dialog called Closed Captions Some broadcasts 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 Cy Press the MENU button AV To CLOSED CAPTION 4 To operate INITIAL SETUP Jvc CLOSED CAPTION MODE lt 0F FP CAPTION 4cc1i TEXT FINISH SELECT B YOM OPERATE BYKO EXIT BYE 4 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 4 To save settings and exit NOTES 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 Closed caption
53. r the TV to make crackling sounds when first turned on or off Unless crackling sounds the sound or picture become abnormal this is fine 49 JVE Warranty For Canadian model televisions see the separate sheet 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 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 author ized 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 ei
54. ry you wish to connect If it is not contact an authorized JVC Service Center for part EWP 805 012 AV Compu Link can only be used with JVC brand products VIDEO S VIDEO OED ow AUDIO MONO 750 VHF UHF VCR or DVD player AV Compu W Linc Swap Illustration of AV 32D503 To Connect Plug one end of the AV Compu Link cable into the AV Compu Link input on your VCR DVD or other Compu Link device Plug the other end of the AV Compu Link cable into the AV Compu Link input at the rear of the television NOTES In order for the VCR playback to begin automatically the recording tabs must be removed from the VHS tape If the tab is in place automatic switching will occur when you push the VCR s PLAY button 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 instruction book using VCR A Code will switch the TV to input 1 To connect a JVC HiFi receiver or amplifier for a completely automated home theater see the HiFi s connection instructions for detailed connection information AV COMPU LINK Ill is compatible with select AV CompuLink receivers 18 Jt X DISPLAY 1 2 3 2000 SLEEP TIMER 4 5 6 HYPER SUR VIDEO STATUS 100 O RETURN THEATER PRO BBE LIGHT MUTING A V CHP E 5 Q 9 OFF MENU v VCR CHANNEL VCR DVD TV M PREVNEXT
55. sh 4 To enter ratings menu For example to block viewing of programming rated 14 and 18 AY To the 18 Column D INITIAL SETUP gt V CHIP gt uve 4 To turn on the lock SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG AV To the 14 Column 4 To turn on the lock AV To FINISH lt gt To save settings and exit FINISH SELECT B YDA OPERATE BYES EXIT BYE For instructions on Set Canadian Ratings FRE in French please see page 34 in the French side of this user s guide 34 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 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 y Press ZERO to access V Chip setup options AV To UNRATED 4 To VIEW or BLOCK Cy Press Exir when done 35 V Chip Set Lock Code Channel Guard and V Chip settings are
56. special set of PIP control but tons are located on the upper part of the remote control Descriptions of each button appear on this page The PIP feature is available on series D503 models 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 box 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 televi sion 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 prob lems 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 y PIP ON MovE 07 02 Cy 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 Cy On Move Each press of ON Move will shift the PIP window to a different corner 47 Button Functions PIP Freeze Use the FREEZE button to lock a single still image onto the PIP window f PIP is off when FREEZE is pressed a snapshot of the main screen
57. ther 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 available carry in service will be provided If service is not locally available box the product carefully preferably in its original car ton and 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 tam pering 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 Manua
58. ug AV Compu Link III Cable em gt Used to make video con nections with VCRs Used to connect JVC AV Compu DVDs Camcorders etc Link capable components for an optional automated home theater We recommend that before 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 pages 10 12 TV Models and Remotes Guide NOTE Before you connect your televison to another device please refer to the proper dia grams for your TV and remote depending on the model that you have purchased These will help assist you in understanding how to connect your television to another device as well as use the remote to set up your televison Rear Panel Diagram AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO urs COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO OUT E AV COMPULINK II Front Panel Diagram MENU CHANNEL volume POWER OCOCOCOCOCOT 0o MENU VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R TV Models and Remotes Guide TV CATV VCR POWER TV CATV VCR DVD POWER Sian sili INPUT DISPLAY o VIDEOSTATUS 100 _ SLEEP TIMER HYPER SUR g THEATER PRO BBE THEATER PRO BBE LIGHT MUTING V CHIP MENU v PIP OFF MENU v EXIT CHANNEL VCR DVD TV VCR CHANNEL VCR DVD TV kea PREV N
59. use the TV set and cart combination to overturn y SERVICE 15 16 17 18 19 20 Unplug this TV set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into the TV set If the TV set has been exposed to rain or water 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 quali fied technician to restore the TV set to normal operation gt 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 person nel 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 original 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 technician to perform the safety check described
60. uter 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 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 4096 black The Closed Caption Text mode is on Turn it off in the Closed Caption Menu page 41 Stereo or bilingual Make sure the MTS settings are correct See MTS on page 39 programs can t be heard There is no picture Check your AV Cables to make sure they are connected tightly and properly being displayed for In case you are connecting using component cables to V2 make sure in the onscreen V2 COMPONENT IN menu system you have YES selected for the V2 COMPONENT IN See page 16 and 42 In case you are connecting using composite cables to V2 make sure you have NO selected for the V2 COMPONENT IN See page 16 and 42 Static electricity Itis normal to feel static electricity if you brush or touch the screen You hear occasional It is normal fo
61. watch these programs first or with their children J 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 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 con tent 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 S stands for SEXUAL CONTENT L stands for strong LANGUAGE D stands for suggestive DIALOG 30 Setting US V Chip Ratings AY 4 Cy 4 AY 4 Press the MENU button To V CHIP To operate Lock icon Press ZERO to access the V Chip menu O INITIAL SETUP JVC 3 v CHIP V CHIP 4orrb SET US TV RATINGS SET MOVIE RATINGS SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENGP SET CANADIAN RATINGS FREE UNRATED VIEW FINISH SELECT B YOM OPERATE BYKO EXIT BYE To turn V Chip ON or OFF To move to SET US TV RATINGS To operate Directions to set US V Chip Ratings Line up the cursor in t
62. xscan Tocom Toshiba Unika Digital Satellite Systems 115 G E 106 Hitachi 104 111 HNS Hughes 104 Panasonic 105 Primestar 108 106 109 110 106 109 110 107 Proscan RCA Sony Star Choice 104 108 Toshiba 1 01 Remote Programming VCR codes The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on power off play stop fast for ward rewind pause record channel up and channel down operation 1 Find the VCR 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 VCR 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 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 53 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 C VCRs Admiral 035 Marantz 003 004 005 Samsung 037 060 062 Aiwa 027 032 095 Marta 064 033 089 Akai 029 072 073 Memorex 024 067 Samtron 074 MGA 038 040 047 Sansui 003 026 020 Audio Dynamic 003 005 048 041 042 052 Bell amp Howell 063 071 Minolta 058

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