Plasma Display Users Guide

For Model:

PD-42X776

Illustration of PD-42X776 and RM-C14G

Important Note:

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.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

LCT1823-001A-A

0305TNH-II-IM

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Important Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock. Do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude 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.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TV SET

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

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 ventilation is unattainable.

4. Do not allow objects or liquid into the cabinet openings.

5. In the event of trouble, unplug the unit and call a service technician. Do not attempt to repair it yourself or remove the rear cover.

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the warranty.

* When you don’t use this TV set for a long period of time, be sure to disconnect both the power plug from the AC outlet and antenna for your safety.

* To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15) Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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16) Avoid improper installation and never position the unit where good ventilation is impossible. When installing this TV, distance recommendations must be maintained between the set and the wall, as well as inside a tightly enclosed area or piece of furniture. Keep to the minimum distance guidelines shown for safe operation.

8 inch/200 mm

8 inch/200 mm

6 inch/150 mm 6 inch/150 mm

2 inch/50 mm

POWER

2 inch/50 mm

17) Cautions for installation

— Do not tilt the TV towards the left or right, or towards the back.

— Install the TV in a corner on the floor so as to keep cords out of the way.

— The TV will generate a slight amount of heat during operation. Ensure that sufficient space is available around the TV to allow satisfactory cooling.

FCC Notice:

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Warnings

Screen Burn-in

A characteristic of Plasma Display Panels (PDPs) is that displaying the same image for a long time causes a part of the image to stay on the screen (this is called phosphor burn-in).

Avoid burn-in as follows.

IMAGE SHIFT

The picture displayed on the screen is shifted up, down and to the left and right at regular intervals. In order to prevent burn-in, set this function to FAST or STD. (Refer to page 47.)

Even if the IMAGE SHIFT function is turned off, the picture will shift to the left or right when the channel or input is changed. This is only when the ASPECT function is in REGULAR mode.

VIDEO STATUS

The VIDEO STATUS function is initially set to DYNAMIC. Unless the TV is being watched in an extremely bright room, it is recommended to change the VIDEO STATUS setting to standard, theater or game. Doing so will reduce the chance of PDP burn-in and extend the life of the PDP.

(Refer to page 66).

❑ Do not display static images or characters for long periods of time.

TV on TV off

XYZ XYZ

For example...

• Reduce PICTURE and BRIGHT on the PICTURE ADJUST menu (page 56) when viewing.

❑ Do not view for long periods of time in the REGULAR mode (page 70).

Screen size is normally chosen to ensure that the picture is displayed on the entire screen.

After viewing in the REGULAR mode in which black bands may occur at the left and right of the screen, it is recommended to change to the PANORAMA mode to display the picture on the entire screen.

TV on TV off

For example...

❑ Do not view for long periods of time using the TWIN function (page 62) or INDEX function (page 62).

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Warnings

If Burn-in has occurred

If burn-in occurs, try the BURN-IN IMAGE REDUCER function (page 58). If burn-in is minimal it may gradually become less noticeable.

Note: Once burn-in occurs it will never disappear completely.

Point defects

PDPs use collections of fine pixels to display images. While there is no problem with more than

99.99% of these pixels, please understand that a very small number of pixels may not light or may light all the time.

Do not install the TV near electronic equipment that is susceptible to electromagnetic waves

It may cause interference in images, sound, etc. In particular, keep video equipment away from this product.

Effect on infrared devices

There may be interference while using infrared devices such as infrared cordless headphones.

The phenomenon described below is not a malfunction.

If the television is used at a location above an altitude of 2,000 m, a buzzing noise and image distortion may occur. This phenomenon is peculiar to PDP (Plasma Display Panel), and could occur with any television using PDP. It is not a malfunction.

Caring for the Cabinet

Normally, light dusting with a soft, non-scratching duster will keep your TV clean.

If you wish to wipe down the television, first unplug it. Then wipe gently with a soft cloth, slightly moistened with water. You can add a few drops of mild liquid detergent to the water to help remove spots of oily dirt.

DO NOT allow liquid to enter the TV through the ventilation slots.

DO NOT use strong or abrasive cleaners on the TV.

DO NOT spray liquids or cleaners directly on the TV’s surface.

DO NOT rub or scrub the TV harshly. Wipe the set gently with a soft cloth.

Caring for the Screen

When it gets dirty, wipe it gently with a soft cloth.

Do not apply alcohol, organic solvents (like acetone), acidic or alkaline cleansers to the screen.

These will remove the coating layer and cause discolorations.

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Important Safety Precautions . 2

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Unpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

TV Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

TV Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

The Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting Your Devices . . . . . . . 14

Interactive Plug In Menu . . . . . . . . 27

Remote Programming . . . . . 30

Setting CATV, VCR and DVD Codes . . . 30

CATV or Satellite Codes . . . . . . . . 30

VCR Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

DVD Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Search Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Onscreen Menus . . . . . . . . 34

Using the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Onscreen Menu System . . . . . . . . . 35

Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . 37

Auto Tuner Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Channel Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Set Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Auto Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Image Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Closed Caption . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Auto Shut Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

XDS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Noise Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Front Panel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

V1 Smart Input . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Video Input Label . . . . . . . . . . 52

Position Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Video-1 Monitor Out . . . . . . . . . . 53

TV Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Audio Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Digital-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Digital-In Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Center CH Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Picture Adjust . . . . . . . . . 56

Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Adjust Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . 56

Color Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Digital Noise Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Color Management . . . . . . . . . . 57

Dynamic Gamma . . . . . . . . . . 57

Burn-In Image Reducer . . . . . . . . 58

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Table of Contents

Sound Adjust . . . . . . . . . 59

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Adjust Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . 59

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Clock Timers . . . . . . . . . . 60

Set Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Button Functions . . . . . . . 62

Multi Screen Function . . . . . . . . . . 62

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Twin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Swap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

TheaterPro D6500K . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Return+/TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Video Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

ML/MTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

C.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Channel +/- . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Volume +/- . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Favorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Aspect Ratios . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

OK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

TV/CATV Slide Switch . . . . . . . . . . 72

VCR/DVD Slide Switch . . . . . . . . . 72

VCR Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

DVD Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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Table of Contents

Digital Setup . . . . . . . . . 73

Digital Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Antenna Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Digital Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Cable Card Application . . . . . . . . . 75 i.LINK Auto Play . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Digital Button Functions . . . 76

Digital CH D/A (Digital/Analog) . . . . . 76

Sub Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 i.LINK Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Timer Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

OSD Information . . . . . . 82

Weak Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

No Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2

Cable Card Information . . . . 83

Cable Card Connection . . . . . . . . 83

Appendices . . . . . . . . . . 84

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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Quick Setup Unpacking your TV

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.

TV

POWER PROGRAM/LED

TV CATV VCR DVD

ASPECT

POWER

MULTI SCREEN

TWIN INDEX SELECT SLEEP

FREEZE SWAP ML/MTS DISPLAY

+

INPUT

1 2 3

D/A

4 i.LINK MENU

7

TIMER

FAVORITE

TUNE

THEATER

PRO

5 6

8

0

VIDEO

STATUS

9

RETURN+

TV

SUB

CHANNEL

SUB

SOUND

NATURAL

CINEMA LIGHT

C.C.

MUTING GUIDE

CH

VOL

OK

VOL

CH

MENU

REW PLAY

BACK

TV VCR

FF

REC

OPEN CLOSE

STOP PAUSE

STILL PAUSE

RM-C14G

Remote control

AA/R06-size batteries

(used to check operation)

RF Cable × 2

2-WAY SPLITTER

Two Way Splitter x 1

Power cord

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Quick Setup TV Models

Note: Before you connect your TV to another device, please refer to the proper diagrams for your specific TV and remote.

Front

POWER button

POWER VOLUME

PC INPUT

CHANNEL

OPERATE

MENU INPUT

L/MONO-AUDIO-R

INPUT-4

POWER

Upgrade use only

This SD card is used only for upgrade.

You can't use this for other purposes.

POWER PROGRAM/LED

VOLUME

CHANNEL

MENU

POWER

INPUT

Rear

AUDIO

IN

(ANALOG) R L

CENTER

CHANNEL

INPUT

R AUDIO L VIDEO

INPUT-2

Pr Pb Y

OVER

R AUDIO L VIDEO

OVER

INPUT-1

INPUT-3

R AUDIO L VIDEO

OVER

R AUDIO L VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

R L

MONITOR/ REC OUT

Pr Pb Y

• AUDIO IN (ANALOG) and CENTER CHANNEL INPUT are for DVI.

Underneath

OPTICAL OUT i.LINK IN/OUT

S400 (TS)

Digital Audio

U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603 ; 4,577,216;

4,819,098 ; 4,907,093 ; and 6,516,132.

CABLE CARD

VIDEO

DIGITAL

AUDIO

DIGITAL

ATSC

/DIGITAL CABLE IN

HDMI

AV COMPULINK

Licenced by BBE Sound, Inc.under USP4638258,

5510752 and 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

Sous licence de BBE Sound, Inc., sous les brevets

USP4638258, 5510752 et 5736897. BBE et le symbole

BBE sont des marques déposées de BBE Sound, Inc.

Licenciado de BBE Sound, Inc. sobre el numero

USP4638258. 5510752 y 5736897. BBE y el simbolo de BBE son marcas registradas de BBE Sound, Inc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.

"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are

75Ω

(VHF/UHF) trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM AC OUTLET

BEFORE REMOVING THE REAR COVER

When the rear cover is removed, follow "CAUTION AT DISASSEMBLY" procedure in the service manual before plugging the TV's power cord into an AC outlet. Failure to follow the procedure will result in PERMANENT damage to some of the television features.

DÉBRANCHEZ LE CORDON DE LA PRISE DE COURANT

C. A. AVANT DE RETIRER LE COUVERCLE ARRIÈRE.

Une fois le couvercle arrière déposé suivez la procédure « ATTENTION LORS DU DÉMONTAGE » décrite dans la manuel de service avant de brancher le cordon du téléviseur dans une prise c.a.

L'omission de suivre la procédure causera des dommages PERMANENTS à certaines fonctions du téléviseur.

LC21898-001A

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Quick Setup TV Remote Control

TV CATV VCR DVD

ASPECT

POWER

MULTI SCREEN

TWIN INDEX SELECT SLEEP

FREEZE SWAP ML/MTS DISPLAY

+

INPUT

1 2 3

D/A 4 i.LINK MENU

7

TIMER

FAVORITE

TUNE

THEATER

PRO

5

8

0

VIDEO

STATUS

6

9

RETURN+

TV

SUB

CHANNEL

SUB

SOUND

NATURAL

CINEMA LIGHT

C.C.

MUTING GUIDE

CH

VOL

OK

VOL

MENU

VCR CHANNEL

PREV NEXT

CH

BACK

VCR DVD

POWER TV VCR

REW PLAY FF

REC

OPEN CLOSE

STOP PAUSE

STILL PAUSE

RM-C14G

RM-C14G

• For information on remote control buttons, see pages 62 - 72 and 76 - 81.

• i.LINK MENU, TIMER, SUB CHANNEL, FAVORITE and GUIDE buttons are for digital channels. If your TV is connected to an ATSC antenna or Digital Cable, you can use these buttons.

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Quick Setup Getting Started

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.

If you have questions, or for more detailed information on any of these steps, please consult other sections of this manual.

Step 1 - Using the stand

This TV comes with a Table Top Stand already attached.

This stand can be used to adjust the direction of the TV screen 20° to the left or right.

Rotate the TV left or right

While holding the bottom of the stand with one hand, use your other hand to hold the edge of the panel and slowly adjust the direction of the TV stand.

POWER P

ROGRAM /LED

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Quick Setup Getting Started

Step 2 – The Remote Control

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.

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/satellite receiver may have to be reset. See pages 30 - 33.

Key Feature Buttons

The four key feature buttons at the center of the remote can be used for basic operation of the television. The top and bottom buttons will scan forward and back through the available channels. To move rapidly through the channels using

JVC’s Hyperscan feature, press and hold CH+ or CH –. The channels will zip by at a rate of five channels per second. The right and left buttons will turn the volume up or down. These buttons are also marked with four arrows and are used with

JVC’s onscreen menu system. To use the onscreen menus, press the M ENU button.

MUTING

VOL

CH

OK

VOL

GUIDE

CH

MENU

VCR CHANNEL VCR DVD

BACK

Basic Operation

T

POWER

Turn the television on and off by pressing the P OWER button at the top right corner of the remote. If this is the first time you are turning on the TV, the interactive plug-in menu appears.

• 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 30 to 33 for instructions on programming your remote control to operate a cable box, VCR or DVD player.

TV CATV

MUL

VCR DVD

A

LTI SCREEN

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Quick Setup Connections

Step 3 – Connecting Your Devices

To make these connections, you will use plugs like the ones illustrated below.

S-Video Cable

Component Cables

Composite Cables

Audio Cables

Used to make video connections with S-Video

VCRs, Camcorders and DVD players.

Used to connect audio/video devices like VCRs, DVD players, stereo amplifiers, game consoles, etc.

Notes:

• These connections are examples.

• After you are finished connecting your devices, plug the power cord into the nearest power outlet and turn on the TV.

• If you follow these diagrams and the television does not work properly, contact your local cable operator.

• To connect a DVD player, see VCR Connection. A DVD player is optional

• If you have a satellite television system, refer to the satellite TV manual.

No VCR Connection

Cable or Antenna

Output

IN

OUT OUT

Two-way Splitter

(Attachment)

Coaxial Cable (Attachment)

75Ω

(VHF/UHF)

ATSC

/DIGITAL CABLE IN

TV Rear Panel

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Quick Setup Connections

VCR Connection

Notes:

• 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.

• You may also connect the DVD player to Input 1.

Diagram #1

Cable or Antenna

Output

VCR

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

R L V

Two-Way Splitter

(Attachment)

IN

OUT OUT

Coaxial Cable

(Attachment)

ATSC

/DIGITAL CABLE IN

Television Rear Panel

OR

75Ω

(VHF/UHF)

INPUT-3

R AUDIO L VIDEO

OVER

S-VIDEO

Television Rear Panel

INPUT-1

R AUDIO L VIDEO

OVER

S-VIDEO

Pr Pb Y

Y

P

B

P

R AUDIO OUT

R L

OUT

DVD Player (OPTIONAL)

Green

Blue

Red

Note:

• If this connection setup does not work for you, try the connection setup on page 16.

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Quick Setup Connections

Diagram #2

Cable or Antenna

Output VCR

Two-Way Splitter

IN

OUT OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

R L V

Two-Way Splitter

(Attachment)

IN

OUT OUT

Coaxial Cable

(Attachment)

ATSC

/DIGITAL CABLE IN

Television Rear Panel

OR

75Ω

(VHF/UHF)

INPUT-3

R AUDIO L VIDEO

OVER

S-VIDEO

Television Rear Panel

INPUT-1

R AUDIO L VIDEO

OVER

S-VIDEO

Pr Pb Y

Y

P

B

P

R AUDIO OUT

R L

OUT

DVD Player (OPTIONAL)

Green

Blue

Red

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Quick Setup Connections

Connecting to Monitor/Recording Output Terminal

Television Rear Panel

R AUDIO L VIDEO

OVER

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

R L

MONITOR/ REC OUT

OR

VCR

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

R L V

Notes:

• When you make this connection, set the Video-1 Monitor Out menu to ON. See page 53.

• If you are receiving ATSC/Digital Cable signal, it can be outputted to the S-Video output terminal or Video (composite video) terminal.

• If you are receiving Analog TV signal, it can not be outputted to the S-Video output terminal.

• No signal will be outputted through the S-Video output terminal when you are not viewing images coming from the composite video input terminal.

• No signal will be outputted through the Monitor/Recording output terminal when you are viewing images from the component video input.

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Quick Setup Connections

Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link

JVC’s AV CompuLink 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 CompuLink cable may be included with the JVC AV CompuLink unit you wish to connect. If it is not, contact JVC Parts Department at (800)-882-2345, or www.jvcservice.com for part # EWP 805-012.

• AV CompuLink can only be used with JVC brand products.

AV CompuLink Cable

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 at the rear of the TV.

Note:

• The AV compu link cable has a male 3.5 mm (mono) plug on each end.

VIDEO

DIGITAL

AUDIO

DIGITAL

AV COMPULINK

HDMI

TV Underneath Panel

IN

OUT

V L R

IN

OUT

VCR

AV CompuLink

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 P

LAY

button.

• 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.

• Refer to your DVD instruction book for detailed connection information.

• To connect a JVC HiFi receiver or amplifier for a completely automated home theater, see the receiver connection instructions for detailed connection information.

• AV CompuLink is compatible with select AV CompuLink receivers.

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Quick Setup Connections

Connecting to a Camcorder

You may connect a camcorder, game console or other equipment to your television by using the front input jacks (Input 4) located under the front panel door. To access, push on the door to open it. You can also connect these using the television’s rear input jacks, using the same instructions.

POWER VOLUME

PC INPUT

POWER

CHANNEL

OPERATE

MENU INPUT

L/MONO-AUDIO-R

INPUT-4

TV front Panel

OR

CAMCORDER

1) Connect a yellow composite cable from the camcorder VIDEO OUT, into the VIDEO IN on the front of the TV, OR connect an S-Video cable from the front of the TV to the camcorder.

2) Connect a white composite cable from the camcorder LEFT AUDIO OUT, into the

LEFT AUDIO IN on the front of the TV.

3) Connect a red composite cable from the camcorder RIGHT AUDIO OUT, into the

RIGHT AUDIO IN on the front of the TV.

Note:

• If your camcorder is a mono sound model it will have only one AUDIO OUT. Connect it to the

LEFT AUDIO IN on the front of the TV.

Connecting to an External Amplifier

TV Rear Panel

Speaker

R AUDIO L VIDEO

OVER

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

R L

MONITOR/ REC OUT

Amplifier

Speaker

1) Connect a white composite cable from the LEFT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV to the LEFT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier.

2) Connect a red composite cable from the RIGHT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV to the RIGHT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier.

Notes:

• Refer to your amplifier’s manual for more information.

• You can use AUDIO OUTPUT for your home theater system.

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Quick Setup Connections

Connecting to an amplifier using your optical output

You can connect an amplifier that has an optical digital input terminal by using an optical digital cable from the optical output. The signal that is output can be PCM or Dolby Digital.

Amplifier

Television Rear Panel

OPTICAL OUT

Digital Audio

1) Connect the optical cable from the back of the television to the back of the amplifier.

Notes:

• This terminal can only output digital audio.

• In order to use the optical output connection, select PCM or Dolby Digital on Digital Sound in the Digital Setup Menu. See page 74.

• Refer to your owners manual on using your amplifier.

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Quick Setup Connections

Connecting to a Digital TV Receiver

By connecting a Digital TV Receiver, high definition pictures can be displayed on your TV in their digital form.

DTV Decoder

DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT

R L

AUDIO

IN

(ANALOG) R L

TV Rear Panel

CENTER

CHANNEL

INPUT

VIDEO

DIGITAL

AUDIO

DIGITAL

AV COMPULINK

HDMI

TV Underneath Panel

HDMI to DVI Cable

After the connections have been made, tighten the screw to secure the cables.

1) Connect the HDMI to DVI Cable from the DIGITAL OUT on the back of your DTV decoder, to the DIGITAL-IN on the back of your television.

2) Connect a red cable from the DTV decoder RIGHT AUDIO OUT, to the RIGHT AUDIO

DIGITAL-IN on the back of your television.

3) Connect a white cable from the DTV decoder LEFT AUDIO OUT, to the LEFT AUDIO

DIGITAL-IN on the back of your television.

• The digital-in terminal is not compatible with the picture signal of a personal computer.

• Use a HDMI to DVI cable (commercially available) in order to digitally connect the television with a DTV decoder.

Notes:

• If 480p signals (640x480 or 720x480) are displayed on the screen, the horizontal balance may be slightly shifted. Access the “DIGITAL-IN” in the initial setup menu to adjust it. (Refer to page 54.)

• When you do the above connection, set DIGITAL-IN AUDIO in the Initial Setup menu to

ANALOG. See "DIGITAL-IN AUDIO", page 55.

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Quick Setup Connections

Connecting to a HDMI Compatible Device

By connecting a HDMI compatible device, high definition pictures can be displayed on your

TV in their digital form. Some HDMI devices can include DVD players, D-VHS or any HDMI compatible device.

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry supported, uncompressed, all digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides and interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, A/V receiver or an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV).

HDMI Compatible Device

DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT

L R

VIDEO

DIGITAL

AUDIO

DIGITAL

AV COMPULINK

HDMI

TV Underneath Panel

HDMI Cable

1) Connect the HDMI Cable from the DIGITAL OUT on the back of your DTV or HDMI device, to the DIGITAL-IN on the back of your television.

Notes:

• When you do the above connection, set DIGITAL-IN AUDIO in the Initial Setup menu to

DIGITAL. See "DIGITAL-IN AUDIO", page 55.

• Some decoders may not respond depending on the equipment that you have connected when it is connected to the HDMI.

• If the HDMI output device signal is changed (for example, 480i/60Hz is changed to

480p/60Hz), the screen may turn green and there may be some distortion for a short time until the signal becomes stable.

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Quick Setup Connections

Connecting to an AV Receiver using your television's

V1 Smart Input

By connecting your AV Receiver to your television's V1 Smart Input, you can watch picture sources from many different devices, without having to change or use the other input connections on your TV. This allows you to free up the other input connections so you can connect more devices to your television.

AV Receiver

MONITOR

OUT

Y

P

B

P

R

MONITOR OUT

TV Rear Panel

INPUT-1

R AUDIO L VIDEO

OVER

S-VIDEO

Pr Pb Y

1) Connect an S-Video Cable from the AV Receiver's MONITOR OUT, to the S-Video INPUT-1 on the back of your TV.

2) Connect a Yellow Component Cable from the AV Receiver's MONITOR OUT, into the

VIDEO INPUT-1 on the back of your TV.

3) Connect a Green Component Cable from the AV Receiver's Y MONITOR OUT, into the Y

VIDEO INPUT-1 on the back of your TV.

4) Connect a Blue Component Cable from the AV Receiver's P B MONITOR OUT, into the P R

VIDEO INPUT-1 on the back of your TV.

5) Connect a Red Component Cable from the AV Receiver's P B MONITOR OUT, into the P R

VIDEO INPUT-1 on the back of your TV.

Notes:

• Please refer to your AV Receiver instruction manual for more information on connecting your speakers and other devices like a DVD player.

• Use your AV Receiver's remote to switch to the different devices you have connected.

• Some AV Receiver's may not respond when the V1 Smart Input function is turned on.

• If you have video connections for each input device connected to your AV Receiver, you should not connect them using both S-Video and Composite connection at the same time when you are using V1 input as the V1 Smart Input. In this case we recommend using the

S-Video connection.

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Quick Setup Connections

Connecting to the computer

This TV can be used as a computer screen. Use a commercially available D-SUB cable to connect the TV's PC INPUT terminal to the computer's analog RGB output terminal. If you want to listen to the sound from the computer, use a commercially available RCA cable to connect the INPUT-4 audio input terminal to the computer's audio output terminal. When the sound from the computer is mono, connect to the L/MONO of INPUT-4.

POWER VOLUME

PC INPUT

POWER

CHANNEL

OPERATE

MENU

INPUT

L/MONO-AUDIO-R

INPUT-4

Notes:

• Refer to your computer manual for a detailed explanation of the connections concerning your computer.

• Make sure that the connectors are facing the correct way when connecting.

• After connecting, tighten the two screws to fix the connectors in place.

Looking at the images from a computer

After starting the computer, press the INPUT button to choose INPUT-4. You can listen to the sound when the sound from the computer is connected to the INPUT-4 AUDIO input terminal.

Notes:

• When the sound from the computer is connected to INPUT-4 by choosing external input

INPUT-4, the sound from the computer can be listened to, but the images from the computer cannot be seen.

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Quick Setup Connections

Table of signals for each type of computer

Resolution Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

60.0

Horizontal

Frequency

(kHz)

31.5

640 x 480

(VGA)

1024 x 768

(XGA)

60.0

48.4

• Only the above formats are supported.

• Even with the above formats at 60 Hz, some problems may be experienced depending on the quality of the synchronous signal. (Depending on the quality, some pictures may not be displayed correctly).

• Apple Macintosh * computers are not supported.

When a picture is not displayed

With some computers, some problems can be solved by changing the settings. Check the computer's refresh rate and set it to 60Hz. Computers that cannot set the refresh rate to 60

Hz, can not be used with this TV. Refer to the computer's instruction manual.

* Apple Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

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Quick Setup Connections

Connecting an i.LINK compatible device to the back of your television

i.LINK is a digital serial interface that allows devices equipped with an i.LINK connector to exchange digital video signals, digital audio signals and device control signals bi-directionally over a single cable. (For example, a JVC D-VHS VCR).

i.LINK refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.LINK standard.

This projection television uses a four-pin i.LINK connector to input and output MPEG2 video signals, audio signals and control signals.

TV Underneath Panel

OPTICAL OUT i.LINK IN/OUT

S400 (TS)

Digital Audio i.LINK Compatible Device

1) Connect the i.LINK cable from underneath the TV to the back of the i.LINK compatible device.

Notes:

• Use only the S400 i.LINK cable when connection your devices.

• See page 78 on how to select the i.LINK device.

• Refer to your owners manual on using your i.LINK device.

• When recording or playing back video with an i.LINK device, if you perform the Auto Tuner

Setup, the video signal you are recording or playing back may stop or you may not be able to perform the Digital Auto Tuner Setup.

• Your television can connect with i.LINK D-VHS decks and HD-Camcorders (JVC brand only).

If you connect other brand devices, with i.LINK cable, they will not work.

• It can play only the recorded contents in Digital Mode.

• Use only tapes bearing the DVHS (SVHS) mark for recording.

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Quick Setup Plug-In Menu

Step 4 – The Interactive Plug In Menu

When you turn your television on for the first time the interactive plug-in menu will appear. 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.

• Setting the TV’s clock to the correct time so your timer functions will work properly. You can choose “AUTO” or “MANUAL” for setting the clock.

• The auto tuner setup of which channels you wish to receive.

We recommend you complete the interactive plug-in items before you start using your television.

Notes:

• The interactive plug-in menu setting does not appear if your TV has been turned on before.

In this case use the onscreen menus to perform these settings. See pages 47, 60, 37.

• If you press the Menu button while setting up the interactive plug-in menu, it will skip over it.

Language

After the “JVC INTERACTIVE PLUG IN MENU” has been displayed, the TV automatically switches to the LANGUAGE settings. You can choose to view your onscreen menus in three languages: English, French (Français) or Spanish (Español).

LANGUAGE/LANGUE/IDIOMA

√ ® To choose a language:

(English, Français or Español)

† To NEXT (To set clock)

ENGLISH

NEXT

SELECT OPERATE

MENU

EXIT

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Quick Setup Plug-In Menu

Auto Clock Set

Before you use any of your TV’s timer functions, you must first set the clock. You may precisely set your clock using the XDS time signal broadcast by most public analog broadcasting stations. If you do not have this in your area, you will have to set the clock manually. See manual clock set below. To set the clock using the XDS signal:

√ ® To

SET CLOCK

MODE

TIME

TIME ZONE

DATE/YEAR

D.S.T.

SELECT OPERATE

NEXT

AUTO

-- : -- --

ATLANTIC

JAN/01/05

ON

MENU

EXIT

√ ® To select your time zone: (Atlantic, Eastern,

Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska or

Hawaii)

†

√ ®

†

To move to D.S.T. (Daylight Savings Time)

To turn D.S.T. ON or OFF

To NEXT (To Auto Tuner Setup)

Notes:

• D.S.T. can be used when it is set to ON in the SET CLOCK menu.

• Only when the MODE is set to AUTO, 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 have to reset the clock after a power interruption. You must set the clock before operating any timer functions.

Manual Clock Set

To set your clock manually (without using the XDS signal), choose MANUAL. If you choose

AUTO, see auto clock set above.

SET CLOCK

√ ® To

†

√ ®

To TIME

To set the hour

MODE

TIME

TIME ZONE

DATE/YEAR

D.S.T.

START CLOCK

SELECT OPERATE

MANUAL

-- : -- --

ATLANTIC

JAN/01/05

ON

MENU

EXIT

√

√

Hawaii)

√

®

®

®

To set the minute

To select your time zone: (Atlantic, Eastern,

Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska or

To set the month

√ ®

√ ®

†

√ ®

To set the day

To set the year

To move to D.S.T. (Daylight Savings Time)

To turn D.S.T. ON or OFF

Note:

• You will have to reset the clock after a power interruption. You must set the clock before operating any timer functions.

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Quick Setup 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 C HANNEL +/– buttons) you will receive only clear, active channels. There are two tuner modes to choose from, ANALOG or DIGITAL.

AUTO TUNER SETUP

IN ANALOG

TUNER MODE

IN DIGITAL

TUNER MODE

START

SELECT OPERATE

AIR

ATSC

MENU

EXIT

√ ® To choose CABLE or AIR (or SKIP when you skip Analog Auto Tuner Setup)

π † To TUNER MODE (IN DIGITAL)

√ ® To choose ATSC or Digital Cable (or SKIP when you skip Digital Auto Tuner Setup)

† To START

After Analog Auto Tuner Setup is finished, Digital Auto

Tuner Setup starts.

Now Programming...

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NOW

PROGRAMMING !

48

When the setup is finished, "THANK YOU ! SETUP IS NOW COMPLETE" is displayed. 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 programming your remote control, or using the

JVC onscreen menu system to customize your television viewing experience.

Notes:

• If you want to cancel the Auto Tuner Setup, press the M

ENU

button.

• Noise muting will not work during Auto Tuner Setup.

• If you choose SKIP, it finished without doing the Auto Tuner Setup.

Cable Box and Satellite Users: After your auto tuner setup is complete, you may, (depending on the type of hookup), have only 1 channel, usually 3 or 4 in the auto tuner memory. This is normal.

STOP The Quick Setup is complete

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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 cable box and satellite codes for power on/off, channel up/down, and 10 key operation.

1) Find the cable box or satellite brand from the list of codes shown below.

2) Slide the 2-way selector switch to “CATV”.

3) Press and hold down the D

ISPLAY

button, then enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad.

4) Release the D ISPLAY button, and confirm the operation of the cable box/satellite receiver.

• If your cable 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 33.

Cable Box

ABC

Archer

Cableview

Citizen

Curtis

Diamond

Eagle

Eastern

GC Brand

Gemini

General Instrument

Hamlin

Hitachi

Jerrold

Macom

Magnavox

Memorex

Movietime

Oak

Panasonic

Paragon

024

032, 025

051, 032

022, 051

058, 059

024, 032, 025

029

034

032, 051

022, 043

065, 024, 025,

026, 027, 020,

021, 022, 057,

023

040, 041, 042,

045, 058, 064

049, 024

065, 024, 025,

026, 027, 020,

021, 022, 057,

023

049, 050, 051,

054

033

030

032, 051

039, 037, 048

055, 056, 060,

071, 073

063

Philips

CODES

Pioneer

Pulsar

028, 029, 030,

052, 053, 031,

069

047, 062

051, 032

Telecaption

Teleview

Texscan

Tocom

Toshiba

Unika

Universal

Videoway

Viewstar

Zenith

Zenith/Drake

Satellite

Cable Box CODES

Puser

RCA

Realistic

Regal

Regency

Rembrandt

Samsung

Scientific Atlanta

SLMark

Sprucer

Stargate

032

061, 070

032

058, 064, 040,

041, 042, 045,

068

034

037, 032, 051,

038

051

057, 058, 059

051, 047

051, 056

032, 051

067

047, 051

044

035, 036, 066

050

032, 025

022, 032

052

029, 030

063, 046

046

Digital

Satellite

Systems

Echostar

CODES

Express VU

G.E.

G.I.

Gradiente

Hitachi

HNS (Hughes)

Panasonic

Philips

Primestar

Proscan

RCA

Sony

Star Choice

Toshiba

Uniden

100, 113, 114,

115

100, 113

106

108

112

104, 111

104

105

102, 103

108

106, 109, 110

106, 109, 110

107

104, 108

101

102, 103

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VCR Codes

The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on/off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, pause, record, channel up/down operation.

1) Find the VCR brand from the list of codes shown below.

2) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV” and the other 2-way selector switch to “VCR”.

3) Press and hold down the D ISPLAY button, then enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad.

4) Release the D

ISPLAY

button, and 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 of the codes, try the search codes function on page 33.

VCR’s remote.

• To record, hold down the R EC button on the remote and press P LAY .

VCRs CODES VCRs

Admiral

Aiwa

Akai

Audio Dynamic

Bell & Howell

Broksonic

Canon

CCE

Citizen

Craig

Curtis Mathes

Daewoo

DBX

Dimensia

Emerson

Fisher

Funai

G.E.

Go Video

035

027, 032, 095

029, 072, 073,

074

003, 005

063, 071

020, 026, 094

023, 025

043

064

063, 029, 064

045, 024, 027,

093

043, 059, 024,

092

003, 004, 005

045, 093

043, 026, 077,

061, 025, 042,

020, 076

063, 066, 067,

065, 071, 091

027, 026, 020,

000

033, 045, 024

037, 051, 049,

050, 089

Goldstar

Gradiente

064

083, 084, 081,

000, 001

Hitachi

Instant Replay

Jensen

JVC

Kenwood

LXI

Magnavox

Marantz

Marta

Memorex

MGA

Minolta

Mitsubishi

Multitech

NEC

Olympic

Optimus

Orion

Panasonic

Penney

Pentax

Philco

Philips

Pioneer

Proscan

023, 045, 058,

027, 081, 093

Quasar

024, 023

003

000, 001, 002,

003, 004, 005

Radio Shack

RCA

003, 004, 064,

005

027, 064, 058,

065, 066, 063,

067

031, 023, 024,

086

Realistic

CODES

003, 004, 005

064

024, 067

038, 040, 047,

048, 041, 042

058, 045, 093

038, 040, 047,

048, 041, 042,

078, 090

047, 027, 062

003, 004, 005,

000

024, 023

028, 021, 035,

064

026, 020

023, 024, 021,

022

024, 058, 045,

063, 003, 004,

005, 093

058, 005, 045,

093

031, 024, 027,

023, 026, 020,

043

031, 023, 024,

086

023

045, 058, 023,

024, 031, 046,

059, 060, 033,

087, 093

021, 022, 023,

024

033, 024, 063,

036, 067, 040,

027

033, 045, 058,

023, 024, 031,

046, 059, 060,

083, 084, 085,

087, 093

024, 063, 036,

067, 040, 027

VCRs CODES

Samsung

Samtron

Sansui

Sanyo

Scott

Sears

Shintom

Sharp

Signature 2000

Singer

Sony

SV 2000

Sylvania

Symphonic

Tashiro

Tatung

Teac

Technics

Teknika

Toshiba

Vector Research

Wards

Yamaha

Zenith

075

028, 029, 030,

053, 054, 055

027

031, 023, 024,

027

027, 081

064

003, 004, 005

003, 004, 027,

005

021, 022, 023,

024

024, 027, 070

059, 046, 079

005

035, 036, 067,

044, 064

063, 003, 004,

005

044, 082, 064,

094

037, 060, 062,

033, 089

089

003, 026, 020,

052

063, 067, 091,

071

059, 060, 062,

067, 038, 040,

047, 048, 026,

020

063, 064, 065,

066, 058, 000,

001

075

035, 036, 080,

088

027, 035

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DVD Codes

The remote control is programmed with DVD codes for power on/off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, previous/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”.

3) Press and hold down the D ISPLAY button, then enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad.

4) Release the D

ISPLAY

button, and confirm the operation of the DVD player.

• If your DVD player does not respond to the first code, try the others listed. If it does not respond to any of the codes, try the search codes function on page 33.

DVD player’s remote.

DVD Player

Aiwa

Apex

Denon

Hitachi

JVC

Kenwood

Konka

Mitsubishi

Onkyo

Oritron

Panasonic

Philips

Pioneer

Raite

CODES

043

040

020, 037

030, 031

000

035

039

025

041

044

020

023, 036

022

033

DVD Player

RCA

Sampo

Samsung

Sharp

Silvania

Sony

Technics

Toshiba

Vialta

Wave

Yamaha

Zenith

CODES

021, 026

034

030

028

038

024, 045, 046,

047

020

023

050

042

020

027, 032

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Remote Programming

Search Codes

Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function

1) Slide the first 2-Way Mode Selector switch to CATV.

2) Press the P

OWER

and R

ETURN

+ buttons. Hold for at least three seconds and release.

3) Press the P OWER button on the remote, and see if the cable or satellite box responds.

4) If there was a response, press R

ETURN

+. The 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 remote control that came with your equipment.

5) Press R

ETURN

+ to exit.

VCR/DVD Search Codes Function

1) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV” and the other 2-way selector switch to “VCR” or

“DVD”.

2) Press the VCR or DVD P OWER and R ETURN + buttons. Hold for at least three seconds and release.

3) Press the VCR or DVD P

OWER

button, and see if the VCR or DVD responds.

4) If there was a response, press R ETURN +. The codes are now set. If there was no response, repeat Step 3. If you repeat Step 3 a total of 80 times for the VCR (40 times for the DVD player), and there is no response, use the remote control that came with your equipment.

5) Press R

ETURN

+ to exit.

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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:

† H + or C H – buttons. Pressing the C H + or C H – 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 submenu

• Back up to correct an error

• Scan through TV channels (when not in a menu screen)

√ ® Left and right arrows mean press the V

OLUME

+ or V

OLUME

- 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 S MALL C APITAL L ETTERS .)

The “helping arrow” icon points to the highlighted or selected item in a menu.

To bring up the onscreen menu , press the M ENU button on the remote control. The item that appears in green 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 INPUT, VIDEO STATUS and

ASPECT will appear between INITIAL SETUP and PICTURE ADJUST. The “interactive plug-in menu” will appear the first time the TV is plugged in.

INITIAL SETUP

PREVIOUS

AUTO TUNER SETUP

CHANNEL SUMMARY

V-CHIP

SET LOCK CODE

AUTO DEMO

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

OFF

(4/5)

MENU

EXIT

Note:

• Menus shown in this book are illustrations, not exact replications of the television’s onscreen displays.

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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 on the next page. Detailed explanations on using each menu follow later in this guide. For information about the interactive plug-in Menu, see pages 27 - 29.

The Onscreen Menu System

To open the onscreen menu system, press the M

ENU

button on the remote control. You navigate within the onscreen menus by using the four directional arrow buttons on the remote control. (These buttons are also the C

H

+/– and V

OL

+/– buttons. Channel and volume functions will not operate when the onscreen menu is active).

The selected feature and option on a menu screen are highlighted in a different color.

Selected Option

(Green)

LANGUAGE

CLOSED CAPTION

ENG. FRAN. ESP.

Selected Option

(Blue)

To move to a different feature use the π † arrows to move up or down the list. When you press the up arrow at the top of the list or the down arrow at the bottom, the next menu screen will appear. Use the arrows √ ® to select an option from the highlighted feature. Pressing

M

ENU

on the remote control will close the onscreen menu system and return you to normal television viewing.

Each menu and its features will be discussed in the following pages of this guide.

Notes:

• If you do not press any buttons for a few seconds, the onscreen menu will automatically shut off.

• Button names in this guide are shown in S MALL C APITAL L ETTERS .

• Menus may appear in different sizes onscreen depending on the aspect ratio selected.

• Some menu items may not appear in menu screens when certain aspect ratios or inputs are selected.

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Onscreen Menus

Press the M

ENU

button

TO INITIAL SETUP 03

INITIAL SETUP

PREVIOUS

AUTO TUNER SETUP

CHANNEL SUMMARY

V-CHIP

SET LOCK CODE

AUTO DEMO OFF

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

INITIAL SETUP 04

(4/5)

MENU

EXIT

CLOCK / TIMERS

PREVIOUS

SET CLOCK

ON / OFF TIMER

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

CLOCK/TIMERS

MENU

EXIT

INITIAL SETUP

PREVIOUS

VIDEO-1MONITOR OUT

TV SPEAKER

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL-IN

DIGITAL-IN AUDIO

CENTER CH INPUT

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

INITIAL SETUP 01

OFF

ON

VARI

SIZE1

DIGITAL

OFF

(1/5)

MENU

EXIT

INITIAL SETUP

PREVIOUS

DIGITAL SETUP

SOUND ADJUST

PREVIOUS

BASS

TREBLE

BALANCE

00

00

00

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

INITIAL SETUP 05

(5/5)

MENU EXIT

RESET

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

SOUND ADJUST

MENU EXIT

PREVIOUS

NOISE MUTING

INITIAL SETUP

FRONT PANEL LOCK

V1 SMART INPUT

VIDEO INPUT LABEL

POSITION ADJUSTMENT

POWER INDICATOR

NEXT PAGE

ON

OFF

ON

LOW

(2/5)

SELECT OPERATE

INITIAL SETUP 02

MENU EXIT

PICTURE ADJUST

PREVIOUS

TINT 00

COLOR

PICTURE

BRIGHT

00

00

00

DETAIL 00

COLOR TEMPERATURE

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

STANDARD

HIGH

(1/2)

MENU EXIT

PICTURE ADJUST 01

PICTURE ADJUST

PREVIOUS

DIG. NOISE CLEAR

COLOR MANAGEMENT

DYNAMIC GAMMA

STANDARD

BURN-IN IMAGE REDUCER

OFF

OFF

OFF

RESET

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

(2/2)

MENU EXIT

PICTURE ADJUST 02

INITIAL SETUP

PREVIOUS

IMAGE SHIFT

LANGUAGE

CLOSED CAPTION

AUTO SHUT OFF

XDS ID

ENG. FRAN. ESP.

OFF

ON

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

INITIAL SETUP 03

(3/5)

MENU

EXIT

TO INITIAL SETUP 04

Notes:

• The DIGITAL-IN menu can only be displayed when a 480p picture signal is input to the digital-in terminal and the picture is being displayed on the screen.

• When the Menu button on the TV side panel is pressed, the FRONT PANEL CONTROL menu between INITIAL SETUP 05 and PICTURE ADJUST 01 will appear.

• Regarding the digital setup menu, see page 73.

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Initial Setup

Auto Tuner Setup

The auto tuner setup function is described on page 29 as the interactive plug-in menu. If you need to run the auto tuner setup again, follow the steps below.

Press the M

ENU

button

To AUTO TUNER SETUP

√ ® To operate

π † To TUNER MODE (IN ANALOG)

√ ® To choose CABLE, AIR or SKIP

To TUNER MODE (IN DIGITAL)

√ ® To choose ATSC, DIGITAL CABLE or SKIP

Press the O K button to start

AUTO TUNER SETUP

IN ANALOG

TUNER MODE

IN DIGITAL

TUNER MODE

PRESS OK TO START

SELECT OPERATE

AIR

ATSC

MENU

EXIT

Programming will take approximately 2 to 4 minutes. The auto tuner is finished when the message PROGRAMMING OVER!

appears onscreen.

Press the Menu button when finished

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Initial Setup

Channel Summary

Channel summary allows you to customize the line-up of channels received by your TV.

Regarding analog channels, you can add or delete channels from the line-up or prevent any unauthorized viewers from watching any or all 191 channels. Regarding digital channels, the only channels that will appear are the ones that are broadcasting.

Press the M

ENU

button

To CHANNEL SUMMARY

√ ® To

The Channel summary screen will now be displayed with the channels set to scan marked with an “ √ ”. Regarding analog channels, you can delete channels from the scan by removing the “ √ ”. If any channels were missed during auto tuner setup and you wish to add them, you may by placing an “ √ ” next to the channel number.

• Digital channels can not be added to the channel summary if the auto tuner setup did not find them.

√ ® To the SCAN column

Press the O

K

button to include or delete from scan

Press the M

ENU

button when finished

Analog Channels

CHANNEL SUMMARY

CHNO.

01

02

03

04

05

SCAN ID

MTV

A&E

E!

CHNO. SCAN

06

ID

HBO

07

08

L

09

10

SELECT

OK

OPERATE

Digital Channels

MENU

EXIT

Channel Summary Digital

CH No.

D01

D02

D02

D10-1

D10-2

D12345

Scan Station Name

FOX

ABC

CNN

NBC

BOX

NHK

Operate

BACK

Back

MENU

Exit

Note:

• The number of a digital channel may change, depending on the time of some broadcastings. If this channel existed and now had disappeared, the lock channel or scanned channel by the channel summary for that channel will be cancelled.

Note:

• When the Cable Card is not inserted into the Cabe Card

Slot:

If you are watching analog channels, the above screen appears.

If you are watching digital channels, the below screen appears.

• When the Cable Card is inserted into the Cabe Card

Slot:

Below screen appears

Both analog and digital channels are listed, but the background video is not displayed.

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How to set the channel label. (This is only for analog broadcasting.)

Press the M ENU button

ID

To CHANNEL SUMMARY

√ ® To operate

π † To the ID column

Press the O

K

button to enter

√ ® To select the character you want

π † To move to the next space

...continue to follow these directions for all four spaces

CHANNEL 09

RESET

SELECT OPERATE

Press the O

K

button to finish

Your characters are now set

Press the M ENU button when finished

If you want to reset the characters you set:

Press the M

ENU

button

To CHANNEL SUMMARY

√ ® To operate

π † To the ID column

Press the O

K

button to enter

π † To select RESET

Press the O

K

button to finish

Your characters are now reset

Notes:

• You can use characters for: Alphabet, numbers, marks and spaces.

• It is possible to set the maximum of 40 channel labels.

• If you try to set more than the 40 maximum, the message "MEMORY OVERFLOW" will appear.

MENU

EXIT

You can block access to a channel by activating the channel lock.

Press the M

ENU

button

√ ® To operate

√ ® To the Lock Column ( )

Press the Z ERO button to lock or unlock that channel

Press the M ENU button when finished

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Channel Guard Message

When a 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

“INVALID LOCK CODE!” will flash on the screen.

The channel cannot be accessed until the correct code is entered.

Notes:

THIS CHANNEL IS LOCKED BY

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 46.

V-Chip

Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables you to block channels or content that you feel to be inappropriate for children, based on US and Canada rating guidelines.

V-Chip has no effect on video signals from a DVD discs, VCR tapes or Camcorder connection.

Note: Some programs, and movies are broadcast without a ratings signal. Even if you set up V-CHIP ratings limits, these programs will not be blocked. See page 41 for information on how to block unrated programs.

Note (for Canadian viewers): The V-Chip function is based on specifications designed for the United States and therefore may not work properly in Canada.

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

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 six pages along with descriptions of the rating categories.

To access the rating categories:

Press the M ENU button

√

To V-CHIP

®

Press Z

ERO

to access the V-Chip menu

√ ® turned ON for rating settings to operate)

To move to SET US TV RATINGS,

SET MOVIE RATINGS, or

SET CANADIAN RATINGS (see following pages for descriptions of each item)

V-CHIP

V-CHIP

SET US TV RATINGS

SET MOVIE RATINGS

SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG

SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE

UNRATED

SELECT OPERATE

OFF

VIEW

MENU

EXIT

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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

• News

• Public Service Announcements

• Sports

• Some Commercials

Note:

• Locally Originated Programming

• Political Programs

• Religious Programs

• Weather

• 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.

Press the M ENU button

To V-CHIP

√ ®

Press Z

ERO

to access V-Chip setup options

To UNRATED

√ ® To VIEW or BLOCK

V-CHIP

V-CHIP

SET US TV RATINGS

SET MOVIE RATINGS

SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG

SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE

UNRATED

SELECT OPERATE

OFF

VIEW

MENU

EXIT

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US V-Chip Ratings

U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS

Programs with the following ratings are appropriate for children.

❒ TV Y is Appropriate for All Children

Programs are created for very young viewers and should be suitable for all ages, including children ages 2 - 6.

❒ TV Y7 is for Older Children

Most parents would find such programs suitable for children 7 and above. 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.

❒ TV G stands for General Audience

Most parents would find these programs suitable for all age groups. They contain little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialog or situations.

❒ TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested

May contain some, but not much, strong language, limited violence, and some suggestive sexual dialog or situations. It is recommended that parents watch these programs first, or with their children.

❒ TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned

Programs contain some material that may be unsuitable for children under the age of 14 including possible intense violence, sexual situations, strong coarse language, or intensely suggestive dialog. Parents are cautioned against unattended viewing by children under 14.

❒ TV MA Mature Audiences Only

These programs are specifically for adults and may be unsuitable for anyone under 17 years of age. TV MA programs may have extensive V, S, L, or D.

Viewing Guidelines

In addition to the ratings categories explained above, information on specific kinds of content are also supplied with the V-Chip rating. These types of content may also be blocked. The content types are:

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Initial Setup

Setting US V-Chip Ratings

Press the M ENU button

To V-CHIP

√ ® To operate (lock icon appears)

Press Z ERO to access the V-Chip menu

√ ® To turn V-Chip ON or OFF

To move to SET US TV RATINGS

√ ® To

V-CHIP

V-CHIP

SET US TV RATINGS

SET MOVIE RATINGS

SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG

SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE

UNRATED

SELECT OPERATE

OFF

VIEW

MENU

EXIT

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 π or √ ® to move the cursor to the correct location. Press O

K

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.

√ ® To the TV 14 Column

Press the O K button to lock

Press the M ENU button when finished

Note:

• If you want to change the setup, move the cursor to the top column and change the lock icon to “—” by pressing OK again. You may then select individual categories to block.

SET US TV RATINGS

TV

MA

TV

14

TV

PG

TV

G

TV

Y7

TV

Y

V/FV

S

L

D

SELECT OK OPERATE MENU

EXIT

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Movies Ratings

❒ NR – Not Rated

This is a film which has no rating. In many cases these films were imported from countries which do not use the MPAA ratings system. Other NR films may be from amateur producers who didn’t intend to have their film widely released.

NR (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

Press the M ENU button

√

To V-CHIP

®

Press Z

ERO

to access V-Chip setup options

To SET MOVIE RATINGS

√ ® To enter movies menu

For example:

To block viewing of X and NC-17 rated from shows:

√ ® To the X Column

Press the O K button to lock

√ ® To the NC-17 Column

Press the O

K

button to lock

Press the M ENU button to finish

SET MOVIE RATINGS

X NC 17 R PG 13 PG G

NR

SELECT

OK

OPERATE

MENU

EXIT

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Canadian V-Chip Ratings

❒ E – Exempt

Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.

❒ 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.

❒ 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.

❒ G

Programming will contain little violence and will be sensitive to themes which could affect younger children.

❒ 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 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.

❒ 18+ – Adult

Material intended for mature audiences only.

Directions to set Canadian V-Chip Ratings

Press the M

ENU

button

√

To V-CHIP

®

Press Z ERO to access V-Chip setup options

To SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG (for English)

√ ® To enter ratings menu

For example:

To block viewing of programming rated 14+ and 18+:

√ ® To the 18+ Column

Press the O

K

button to lock

√ ® To the 14+ Column

Press the O K button to lock

Press the M ENU button to finish

Note:

French side of this user’s guide.

SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG

18+ 14+ PG G C8 C

SELECT

OK

OPERATE MENU

EXIT

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Initial Setup

Set Lock Code

Channel guard and V-Chip settings are protected by a four-digit lock code. Your TV comes preset 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.

Press the M

ENU

button

To SET LOCK CODE

√ ® To operate (lock icon appears)

Press Z

ERO

to access the lock code

SET LOCK CODE

LOCK CODE 0000

The first digit will be highlighted

√ ® To select the number

To move to the next digit

Continue to follow these directions for all four numbers

SELECT OPERATE

Press the OK button to finish (your lock code is now set)

Press the Menu button when finished

MENU

EXIT

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 above for information on setting your lock code).

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.

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Auto Demo

This function lets you preview the Dynamic Gamma demo.

Press the M ENU button

To AUTO DEMO

√ ® To turn AUTO DEMO ON or OFF

Notes:

• Auto demo starts 2 seconds after it is set to ON.

• To stop auto demo, press the M ENU button, and select auto demo by pressing the π buttons, and turn it off by pressing the √ ® buttons. Press the B ACK button to finish.

INITIAL SETUP

PREVIOUS

AUTO TUNER SETUP

CHANNEL SUMMARY

V-CHIP

SET LOCK CODE

AUTO DEMO

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

OFF

(4/5)

MENU

EXIT

Image Shift

The picture displayed on the screen is shifted up, down and to the left and right at regular intervals. In order to prevent burn-in, set this function to FAST or STANDARD.

Press the M ENU button

√ ®

To IMAGE SHIFT

To enter

To select the mode “STD (STANDARD)”,

“FAST” or “OFF”

Press the M ENU button when finished

INITIAL SETUP

PREVIOUS

IMAGE SHIFT

LANGUAGE

CLOSED CAPTION

ENG. FRAN. ESP.

AUTO SHUT OFF

XDS ID

OFF

ON

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

(3/5)

MENU

EXIT

OFF: IMAGE SHIFT is turned off.

STD: The picture is shifted every 30 minutes.

FAST: The picture is shifted every 10 minutes.

Language

The language function is described on page 27 as the interactive plug-in menu. If you need to choose the language again, follow the steps below.

Press the Menu button

To LANGUAGE

√ ® To choose a language: ENG. (English), FRAN.

(French) or ESP. (Spanish)

Press the M ENU button when finished

INITIAL SETUP

PREVIOUS

IMAGE SHIFT

LANGUAGE

CLOSED CAPTION

ENG. FRAN. ESP.

AUTO SHUT OFF

XDS ID

OFF

ON

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

(3/5)

MENU

EXIT

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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. There are three methods. When you are watching analog channels, you can perform Analog Setting of closed caption. When you are watching digital channels, you can perform Digital Auto Setting or Digital Manual Setting.

Analog Setting

Press the M

ENU

button

√ ®

To CLOSED CAPTION

To

√ ® To select CAPTION or TEXT in MODE

To CAPTION or TEXT

√ ® To select a caption (CC1 to CC4) or text channel (T1 to T4)

Press the O K button to save

Press the M ENU button when finished

Digital Auto Setting

Press the M

ENU

button

√ ®

To CLOSED CAPTION

To

√ ® To select Auto, Advanced or Basic

Auto: Shows closed caption a priority for digital channels over analog channels. It is set automatically.

Advanced: Shows only the digital closed caption.

Basic: Shows only the analog closed caption.

√ ® To select 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6

√ ® To

√ ® To

CLOSED CAPTION

MODE

CAPTION

TEXT

SELECT OPERATE

Digital Closed Caption

Preview

Type

Service

Appearance

Closed Caption Sample

AUTO

1

TEXT

CC1

T1

MENU

EXIT

Select

Cancel

Operate

BACK

Back

Set

MENU

Exit

Digital Closed Caption > Appearance

Preview

Closed Caption Sample

Auto Appearance Mode

Font

Colors

Opacities

Cancel Set

Select Operate

BACK

Back

MENU

Exit

Press the O

Press the M

K button to save

The font/type and color are set automatically.

ENU

button when finished

Note:

• If you want to cancel the settings, select cancel.

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Digital Manual Setting

Press the M ENU button

To CLOSED CAPTION

√ ® To

√ ® To select Auto, Advanced or Basic

√ ® To select 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6

√ ® To

√ ® To select Manual

√ ® To

To select Font Size or Font Style

√ ® To select the setting you like

Font Size: Auto, Standard, Large or Small

Font Style: Auto, Serif Mono, Serif, Sanserif mono,

Sanserif, Casual, Cursive or Small Capital

To Set

Press the O K button to save

√ ®

To Colors

To

To select Text, Edge or Background

√ ® To select the setting you like

Auto, White, Black, Red, Green, Blue,

Yellow, Magenta or Cyan

To Set

Press the O

K

button to save

Digital Closed Caption > Appearance

Preview

Closed Caption Sample

Manual Appearance Mode

Font

Colors

Opacities

Cancel

Select Operate

BACK

Back

Set

MENU

Exit

Digital Closed Caption > Appearance

Preview

Closed Caption Sample

Appearance Mode Font Size

Font Style Font

Colors

Cancel Opacities

Cancel

Select Operate

BACK

Back

Manual Standard

Auto

Set

MENU

Set

Exit

Digital Closed Caption > Appearance

Preview

Closed Caption Sample

Appearance Mode Text

Font

Colors

Opacities

Cancel

Edge

Background

Cancel

Select Operate

BACK

Back

Manual White

White

Black

Set

Set

MENU

Exit

√ ® To

To select Text/Edge or Background

√ ® To select Auto, Transparent, Translucent, Solid or Flashing

Press the O K button to save

Press the M ENU button when finished

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 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 notice at the start of the program.

• To select the mode, press the C.C. button. See page 68.

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Initial Setup

Auto Shut Off

This function automatically shuts off your TV when there is no signal from the channel the

TV is on.

Press the M ENU button

To AUTO SHUT OFF

√ ® To turn ON or OFF

Press the M ENU button when finished

• If the channel that you have on does not receive a signal for more than one minute, the blinking text

“NOT RECEIVING A SIGNAL” appears on the screen, and starts the countdown. If no signal is being received within 10 minutes, the TV shuts itself off.

• When i.LINK is displayed, Auto Shut Off will not work.

INITIAL SETUP

PREVIOUS

IMAGE SHIFT

LANGUAGE

CLOSED CAPTION

AUTO SHUT OFF

XDS ID

ENG. FRAN. ESP.

OFF

ON

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

(3/5)

MENU

EXIT

XDS ID

XDS ID Display provides a channel’s call letters, the network’s name, and even a program name. The XDS ID information is provided by the broadcaster.

Press the M ENU button

To ID

√ ® To turn ON or OFF

Press the M ENU button when finished

INITIAL SETUP

PREVIOUS

IMAGE SHIFT

LANGUAGE

CLOSED CAPTION

ENG. FRAN. ESP.

AUTO SHUT OFF

XDS ID

OFF

ON

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

(3/5)

MENU

EXIT

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Initial Setup

Noise Muting

This feature inserts a blank grey screen over channels which are not broadcasting or are too weak to be received clearly.

Press the M

To NOISE MUTING

√ ® To turn noise muting ON or OFF

Press the M

ENU

ENU

button

button when finished

PREVIOUS

NOISE MUTING

INITIAL SETUP

FRONT PANEL LOCK

V1 SMART INPUT

VIDEO INPUT LABEL

POSITION ADJUSTMENT

POWER INDICATOR

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

Note:

• Noise muting will not work during auto tuner setup or when you operate channel summary.

• Noise muting will not work when the digital TV or i.LINK is displayed.

ON

OFF

ON

LOW

(2/5)

MENU

EXIT

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.

Press the M

To FRONT PANEL LOCK

√ ® To turn ON or OFF

Press the M

ENU

ENU

button

button when finished

You can turn off this feature in the following ways:

• Unplug the power cord, and plug it back in. Do this if your batteries die, or you lose your remote control.

• Use the remote control.

PREVIOUS

NOISE MUTING

INITIAL SETUP

FRONT PANEL LOCK

V1 SMART INPUT

VIDEO INPUT LABEL

POSITION ADJUSTMENT

POWER INDICATOR

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

ON

OFF

ON

LOW

(2/5)

MENU

EXIT

• Press the M

ENU

button on the front of the TV for more than 3 seconds. In this case, the OSD for FRONT PANEL LOCK will appear.

Note:

• To turn ON/OFF the TV, press the power button for more than 3 seconds. This feature will remain ON.

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Initial Setup

V1 Smart Input

This feature is used if you have connected an AV Receiver to your television. By turning this feature on, your television can automatically detect the signal source from your components that are connected to your AV Receiver.

Press the M

ENU

button

To V1 SMART INPUT

√ ® To turn ON or OFF

Notes:

Press the MENU button when finished

• If you do not have an AV Receiver connected to your television, turn this feature OFF. By doing so, you can take advantage of using AV CompuLink components with your television.

• Some AV Receivers may not work with this function.

PREVIOUS

NOISE MUTING

INITIAL SETUP

FRONT PANEL LOCK

V1 SMART INPUT

VIDEO INPUT LABEL

POSITION ADJUSTMENT

POWER INDICATOR

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

ON

OFF

ON

LOW

(2/5)

MENU

EXIT

Video Input Label

This function is used to label video input connections for the onscreen displays.

Press the M ENU button

To VIDEO INPUT LABEL

√ ® To

To select the desired video input

√ ® To select the desired preset input label (see chart below)

Press the OK button to save

Press the M ENU button when finished

PREVIOUS

NOISE MUTING

INITIAL SETUP

FRONT PANEL LOCK

V1 SMART INPUT

VIDEO INPUT LABEL

POSITION ADJUSTMENT

POWER INDICATOR

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

VIDEO INPUT LABEL

VIDEO-1

VIDEO-2

VIDEO-3

VIDEO-4

DIGITAL-IN

Preset

Labels

Select when...

You have a VCR connected to the video input VCR

DVD You have a DVD connected to the video input

SELECT OPERATE

DVHS

STB

SAT

AMP

GAME

CAM

DISC

You have a Digital VCR connected to the video input

You have a Set-top Box connected to the video input

You have a Satellite Receiver connected to the video input

You have an Amplifier connected to the video input

You have a Video Game connected to the video input

You have a Video Camera connected to the video input

You have a Video Disc player connected to the video input

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ON

OFF

ON

LOW

(2/5)

MENU

EXIT

VCR

DVD

SAT

GAME

STB

MENU

EXIT

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Initial Setup

Position Adjustment

Position adjustment allows you to adjust the position of the picture on the screen vertically when the aspect is set to panorama, cinema, or full.

Press the M

ENU

button

To POSITION ADJUSTMENT

√ ® To enter

√ ® To adjust the position

Press the M

ENU

button to finish

Notes:

OPERATE

OK

RESET

MENU

EXIT

• To reset the adjustment to the center, press the

O

K

button.

• When the arrow disappears, while you are adjusting the position, the position is at it’s maximum limit.

• If you select regular size with aspect or Multi Screen, position adjustment option is not seen.

• When you change the screen size, perform the position adjustment again.

• Position adjustment allows you to adjust the screen position vertically and horizontally when the aspect is set PANORAMA ZOOM or CINEMA ZOOM for 720p signals.

Power Indicator

Power indicator allows you to adjust the brightness of the power indicator

√ ®

Press the M

To adjust POWER INDICATOR LOW, HIGH or OFF

ENU button

PREVIOUS

NOISE MUTING

INITIAL SETUP

FRONT PANEL LOCK

V1 SMART INPUT

VIDEO INPUT LABEL

POSITION ADJUSTMENT

POWER INDICATOR

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

Note:

• If you set a timer on the TV, the power indicator will light even if the TV is on stand by.

ON

OFF

ON

LOW

(2/5)

MENU

EXIT

Video-1 Monitor Out

This function allows you to set whether the signal, which comes from VIDEO-1 input terminal, should be output from MONITOR OUT terminal. If you select it from MONITOR OUT, set it to

"ON".

Press the M ENU button

√ ® To select ON or OFF

Press the M ENU button to finish

INITIAL SETUP

PREVIOUS

VIDEO-1MONITOR OUT

TV SPEAKER

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL-IN

DIGITAL-IN AUDIO

CENTER CH INPUT

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

OFF

ON

VARI

SIZE1

DIGITAL

OFF

(1/5)

MENU

EXIT

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Initial Setup

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.

Press the M ENU button

INITIAL SETUP

To TV SPEAKER

√ ® To turn the TV’s speakers ON or OFF

PREVIOUS

VIDEO-1MONITOR OUT

TV SPEAKER

AUDIO OUT

Press the MENU button when finished

DIGITAL-IN

DIGITAL-IN AUDIO

Notes: CENTER CH INPUT

NEXT PAGE

• Before you turn the TV speaker setting from OFF to

SELECT OPERATE

ON, make sure that the TV volume level is low! If the TV volume is set too high, the sound level will be extremely loud.

• After a power interruption, the TV speaker settings will return to “ON”.

OFF

ON

VARI

SIZE1

DIGITAL

OFF

(1/5)

MENU

EXIT

Audio Out

If your television is connected to an external speaker source, audio out gives you the option of controlling the volume level with your TV’s remote control.

Press the M ENU button

√ ® To VARI or FIX

Press the M ENU button when finished

VARI: Lets you adjust the volume of the external speakers using the V

OLUME

+/– buttons on your TV’s remote control.

FIX: The volume of the external speakers is adjusted using the audio device’s remote control.

INITIAL SETUP

PREVIOUS

VIDEO-1MONITOR OUT

TV SPEAKER

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL-IN

DIGITAL-IN AUDIO

CENTER CH INPUT

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

OFF

ON

VARI

SIZE1

DIGITAL

OFF

(1/5)

MENU

EXIT

Digital-In

The DIGITAL-IN option can only be displayed in the INITIAL SETUP menu when a 480p picture signal is being input to the DIGITAL-IN terminal. This option adjusts the position when a 480p picture signal is being displayed on the screen. There are two types of 480p picture signals:

640x480 and 720x480. If the displayed picture is slightly shifted, the position can be adjusted by selecting either SIZE1 or SIZE2.

√

√

®

®

Press the M

To enter

ENU

button

To select SIZE1 or SIZE2

Press the M ENU button to finish

INITIAL SETUP

PREVIOUS

VIDEO-1MONITOR OUT

TV SPEAKER

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL-IN

DIGITAL-IN AUDIO

CENTER CH INPUT

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

Note:

The DIGITAL-IN menu can only be displayed when a 480p picture signal is input to the

Digital-In terminal and the picture is being displayed on the screen.

OFF

ON

VARI

SIZE1

DIGITAL

OFF

(1/5)

MENU

EXIT

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Initial Setup

Digital-In Audio

This feature is used if you have a DTV or HDMI compatible component connected to your TV.

√

Press the M

ENU

button

®

To DIGITAL-IN AUDIO

Press the Menu button when fi nished

INITIAL SETUP

PREVIOUS

VIDEO-1MONITOR OUT

TV SPEAKER

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL-IN

DIGITAL-IN AUDIO

CENTER CH INPUT

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

OFF

ON

VARI

SIZE1

DIGITAL

OFF

(1/5)

MENU

EXIT

Notes:

• If your DTV or HDMI component is capable of digital audio and video, choose DIGITAL. If your DTV or HDMI component is capable of analog audio and digital video, choose ANALOG.

• Refer to your DTV or HDMI component’s instruction manual for more information.

• When you select DIGITAL, select PCM on Digital Sound in the Digital Setup menu. See page

74.

Center CH Input

When you are using a surround system, you can substitute the speaker of this television for the center speaker of your surround system. Set CENTER CH INPUT to ON when you use the speaker as the center speaker of your surround system. The volume differs when the TV is being utilized as the Center Channel Input versus when it is not.

Press the M ENU button

INITIAL SETUP

To CENTER CH INPUT

√ ® To adjust CENTER CH INPUT to ON or OFF

Press the M ENU button when finished

PREVIOUS

VIDEO-1MONITOR OUT

TV SPEAKER

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL-IN

OFF

ON

VARI

SIZE1

Note:

• In order to use the CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER feature, you need a video signal present as well as sound. Because of that we recommend using this

DIGITAL-IN AUDIO

CENTER CH INPUT

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

DIGITAL

MENU

OFF

(1/5)

EXIT feature for Home Theater setup only. If there is no video signal present, the TV will be muted.

• There are two different volume adjustment levels, one for regular TV and one for TV used as a CENTER CHANNEL. Please remember that when switching CENTER CHANNEL mode ON and OFF in TV menu.

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Picture Adjust

Picture Settings

These settings allow you to change and adjust the way the picture appears on your television.

TINT

Tint allows you to adjust the levels of red and green in your TV picture.

COLOR

The color function lets you make all the colors in the TV picture appear either more vivid or subtle.

PICTURE

Picture allows you to adjust the levels of black and white on the TV screen, giving you a darker or brighter picture overall.

BRIGHT

You can adjust the overall brightness of the TV picture with the Bright control.

DETAIL

The Detail feature adjusts the level of fine detail displayed in the picture.

Adjust the Picture Settings

Press the M

ENU

button

π † To TINT, COLOR, PICTURE, BRIGHT or

DETAIL

√ ® To

TINT +02

√ ® To adjust the setting

To move to the next setting

Press the M ENU button when finished

PICTURE ADJUST

PREVIOUS

TINT 00

00 COLOR

PICTURE

BRIGHT

00

00

DETAIL 00

COLOR TEMPERATURE

STANDARD

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

HIGH

(1/2)

MENU

EXIT

Color Temperature

You can decide how strong or dull the colors appear on the TV screen.

Press the M ENU button

√

√

®

®

To

COLOR TEMPERATURE LOW HIGH

To set LOW or HIGH

Press the M

ENU

button when finished

PICTURE ADJUST

PREVIOUS

TINT 00

COLOR

PICTURE

BRIGHT

00

00

00

DETAIL 00

COLOR TEMPERATURE

STANDARD

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

HIGH

(1/2)

MENU

EXIT

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Picture Adjust

Digital Noise Clear

With digital noise clear, this helps take our static or noise from a channel that may not be coming in clearly.

Press the M ENU button

√ ®

To DIG. NOISE CLEAR

To

To select the mode “LOW”, “HIGH” or “OFF”

DIG. NOISE CLEAR

OFF

LOW

HIGH

Press the M

ENU button when finished

Color Management

This TV supports the COLOR MANAGEMENT function to ensure dull colors are compensated to produce natural hues.

Press the M ENU button

COLOR MANAGEMENT

ON

OFF √ ®

To COLOR MANAGEMENT

To

To select the mode “ON" or "OFF"

Press the M

ENU

button when finished

Dynamic Gamma

JVC's Dynamic Gamma Circuitry (DGC makes it easier to see dark areas when a picture has many dark areas, and makes it easier to see the bright areas when a picture has many bright areas. DGC is turned on, DGC analyzes and adjusts the total level of picture brightness balance, especially in dark areas where the level of greyscale is often lost, turning completely to black DGC automatically enhances the detail in these dark areas providing a more dynamic image with fi ner detail, so the optimum picture settings are automatically set for each picture.

Normally use with DGC on.

Press the M

ENU

button

DYNAMIC GAMMA

ON

OFF √ ® To

To turn ON or OFF

Press the M

ENU

button when finished

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Picture Adjust

Burn-in Image Reducer

When burn-in is minimal, burn-in and residual images may be softened with the BURN-IN

IMAGE REDUCER function.

Press the M

ENU

button

√ ®

To BURN-IN IMAGE REDUCER

To

REDUCING BURN-IN. PLEASE WAIT

Burn-in will be reduced by displaying snow on the screen for approximately 55 seconds, and white for approximately 5 seconds in sequence. Leave the television in this state for some time

(more than a few hours).

Press the M ENU button to bring back to the normal screen.

Reset

Reset resets all picture adjustments (tint, color, picture, bright, detail, color temperature, dig. noise clear, color management and dynamic gamma) at once to the default settings.

Press the M ENU button

√ ® To

The onscreen menu disappears for a moment, and then the settings are reset to the default setting for all the picture adjustments.

Press the M ENU button when finished

PICTURE ADJUST

PREVIOUS

DIG. NOISE CLEAR

COLOR MANAGEMENT

DYNAMIC GAMMA

STANDARD

BURN-IN IMAGE REDUCER

RESET

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

OFF

ON

(2/2)

MENU

EXIT

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Sound Adjust

Sound Settings

These settings allow you to change and adjust the sound on your television.

BASS – You can increase or decrease the level of low-frequency sound in the TV’s audio with the bass adjustment.

TREBLE – Use treble to adjust the level of high-frequency sound in your TV’s audio.

BALANCE – Adjust the level of sound between the TV’s left and right speakers with the balance setting.

Adjust the Sound Settings

Press the M ENU button

π † To BASS, TREBLE or BALANCE

√ ® To adjust the setting

To move to the next setting

SOUND ADJUST

PREVIOUS

BASS 00

TREBLE

BALANCE

00

00

Press the M

ENU

button when finished

Note:

RESET

NEXT PAGE

SELECT OPERATE

MENU

EXIT

• You can reset the sound adjustments (BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE) you set at once as the default setting when you select reset. See page 58.

• You can adjust BALANCE only when A.H.S. is off. See page 65.

Reset

Reset resets all Sound Adjustments (Bass, Treble and Balance) at once to the default settings.

See page 58 on how to use reset.

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Clock/Timers

Set Clock

The set clock function is described on page 28 as the interactive plug-in menu. You can choose to set the clock automatically or manually. If you need to set the clock again, follow the steps below.

Press the M

ENU

button

To CLOCK

√ ® To

When you set the clock automatically, choose AUTO by pressing the √ or ® arrows.

To TIME ZONE

√ ® To select your time zone

SET CLOCK

ATLANTIC EASTERN

HAWAII

CENTRAL

ALASKA

MOUNTAIN

PACIFIC

To D.S.T. (daylight savings time)

√ ® To turn D.S.T. ON or OFF

Press OK to finish

MODE

TIME

TIME ZONE

DATE/YEAR

D.S.T.

AUTO

-- : -- --

ATLANTIC

JAN/01/05

ON

Press the M

ENU

button when finished

SELECT OPERATE

MENU

EXIT

When you set the clock manually, choose MANUAL by pressing the √ or ® arrows.

√ ®

√ ®

√ ®

To move to the hours

To set the hours

To move to minutes

To set the minutes

To TIME ZONE

To select your time zone:

(Atlantic, Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific,

Alaska or Hawaii)

SET CLOCK

√ ®

√ ®

To set the month

To set the day

MODE

TIME

TIME ZONE

DATE/YEAR

D.S.T.

MANUAL

-- : -- --

ATLANTIC

JAN/01/05

ON

√ ®

√ ®

To set the year

To D.S.T. (daylight savings time)

To turn D.S.T. ON or OFF

Press OK to start clock

SELECT OPERATE MENU EXIT

THANK YOU !!

Press the MENU button when finished

Notes:

• D.S.T. can be used when it is set to ON in the SET CLOCK menu.

• Only when the MODE set to AUTO, 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 have to reset the clock after a power interruption. You must set the clock before operating any timer functions.

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Clock/Timers

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 M

ENU

button

To ON/OFF TIMER

√ ® To operate (begins with ON TIME)

√ ® To set the hour (AM/PM) you want the TV to turn on

ON/OFF TIMER

ON TIME

OFF TIME

CHANNEL

ON VOLUME

MODE

ON/OFF TIMER

7:00 PM

10:00 PM

03

CURRENT

EVERYDAY

NO

† To move to minutes

√ ® To set the minutes

†

SELECT OPERATE

MENU

EXIT

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

† To accept OFF TIME and move to CHANNEL

√ ® To select channel

† To ON VOLUME

√ ® To set the volume level

† To move to MODE

√ ® Choose ONCE or EVERYDAY

√ ® Choose YES to accept the timer setting, choose NO if you don’t wish to accept

Press the OK button to finish

Press the M ENU button to exit the menu

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.

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Button Functions

Multi Screen Function

Your television has two kinds of screen: TWIN (2 channels) and INDEX (12 channels).

Note: After you press any multiscreen button, if you press the menu button, only the picture adjust screen will appear.

Index

This allows you to quickly look at up to 12 channels at a time so that you can decide which one to watch.

1 2 3 4

5

9

6 7 8

10 11 12

Notes:

• Only RF input signal will be displayed.

• You can watch the channel added in channel summary. See page 38.

Twin

Activate the split-screen option by pressing Twin on the remote control. The channel (or input) you were watching before pressing Twin will appear on the left, the new channel will appear on the right. The sound will continue to come from the main screen channel

(or input). To turn split-screen off and return to normal television viewing, press T WIN again or press the B ACK button.

MAIN SCREEN

PICTURE

07

SPLIT SCREEN

PICTURE

V-1

Notes:

• If the signal that you are watching is coming from the HDMI input, you cannot enter the

TWIN mode

• Main Screen and Split Screen will not display the same channel or input at the same time.

• You can enter the TWIN mode when the screen is in NORMAL or INDEX mode.

• Split-screen functions will not work with locked channels or channels blocked by V-Chip ratings limits. A grey screen will display instead.

• With split screen, the picture from the component terminal and DIGITAL-IN terminal will not be displayed.

• The aspect of MAIN CHANNEL PICTURE becomes 16:9 when you input the picture of

480p from the component terminal and DIGITAL-IN terminal.

• After you press the Select button, and select SPLIT SCREEN when you press the

OK button, select normal screen. If you don’t operate, the MAIN CHANNEL SCREEN will be automatically selected about 8 seconds later.

• Aspect does not work in Twin mode.

• When you press the M

ENU

button in Twin mode, it appears only as Picture Adjust menu.

• When it is PC output, Main and Split screen will not be displayed.

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Button Functions

Freeze

Pressing the F REEZE button causes the screen to change to the split-screen display with the still picture displayed on the right. In order to return to the normal display, press the F

REEZE

button once again.

Note: When the screen is in freeze mode, if you do not operate it within 15 minutes, this function will cancel out.

Swap

You can exchange the channel (or input) displayed in the split screen window for the main screen image by pressing the S

WAP

button.

Note:

• It will only work in TWIN mode.

Select

With SELECT, you can select the picture (channel) while viewing SPLIT screen. When you press S ELECT button, the channel number on the top will be highlighted. Each press of S ELECT will shift the channel.

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Button Functions

Power

Turns the TV on or off.

Press the P OWER button

Number Buttons - 10Key Pad

Use the number buttons on the remote control to move directly to a specific channel. For example, to move to channel 12:

Tune

Lets you decide the input channel and select it. After you press the number buttons on the remote, press the T UNE button. For example, to move to channel 12:

Press button

Input

Selects the signal input source for the television: VIDEO-1, 2, 3, 4, DIGITAL-IN or i.LINK for video devices like VCRs, DVD players or camcorders.

Notes:

Press the I NPUT button

By every press of the I NPUT button, you can change the input mode.

• When you return to TV mode, press the R ETURN +/TV button or direct 10 key pad or C HANNEL

+/– button.

• You can also access the FRONT CONTROL PANEL screen by using the M

ENU

button on the side of the TV instead of the remote control. It appears between INITIAL SETUP and

PICTURE ADJUST screen, and it has INPUT, VIDEO STATUS and ASPECT menus. Choose

INPUT by pressing M ENU † HANNEL +/- buttons ( √ OPERATE ® ).

• i.LINK can be selected only when you have an i.LINK device connected.

• If you have a PC connected to the TV, select VIDEO-4.

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.

Press P

RO

button

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Button Functions

Return +/TV

The R

ETURN

+/TV button has three 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.

TV - Returns to the TV mode.

Press the R ETURN +/TV and hold for three seconds

RETURN CHANNEL

PROGRAMMED!

The channel currently active has been programmed as your return+ channel. Now scan through the channels using the C

HANNEL

+/– buttons.

Press the R ETURN +/TV

You will return to your programmed channel.

• To cancel your return+ channel, press and hold the R

ETURN

+ button for three seconds. The message “RETURN CHANNEL CANCELLED!” will appear.

• Return+ works only with the Channel+/– buttons. Pressing any number key will cancel return+.

Sound

By pressing the S OUND button, you can change the A.H.S. (Advanced Hyper Surround) mode,

BBE, SMART SOUND and A.H.B (Active Hyper Bass) on or off.

A.H.S. - Adds a more spacious surround sound. Music gives basic effect and movie for more effect.

BBE - BBE High Definition Sound restores clarity and presence for better speech intelligibility and musical realism.

SMART SOUND - Decreases high sound levels, giving a regulated sound level.

A.H.B. - You can reinforce the bass sound to maintain rich, full bass at low volumes, and enjoy a clear sound with boosted bass.

SOUND EFFECT

Press the S

OUND

button

A.H.S.

MOVIE MUSIC OFF

To select A.H.S., BBE, SMART SOUND or

A.H.B.

BBE

SMART SOUND

A.H.B.

ON OFF

ON OFF

ON OFF

√ ® To choose the setting SELECT OPERATE

MENU

EXIT

Press the M ENU when finished

Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under

USP4638258, 5510752 and 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of

BBE Sound, Inc.

Note: Smart Sound may become an unnatural effect, depending on the signal source.

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Button Functions

Muting

The M

UTING

button instantly turns the volume down completely when you press it. Press

M

UTING

and the volume level will instantly go to zero. To restore the volume to its previous level, press M UTING again.

Video Status

The V

IDEO

S

TATUS

button gives you a choice of four TV picture display settings, including a display of your own preferences.

Standard - Resets the picture display to the factory settings.

Dynamic - Gives a vivid picture with better contrast when viewing in a brightly lit room.

Theater - Gives a rich, film-like look to video when viewing in a dimly lit room.

Game - Used for when you are playing video games connected to your TV.

VIDEO STATUS

STANDARD

DYNAMIC

THEATER

GAME

Press the V IDEO S TATUS button

By every press of the V

IDEO

S

TATUS

button, you change the mode.

Note:

• You can also change the mode by pressing the π buttons.

• You can also access the FRONT CONTROL PANEL screen by using the M ENU button on the side of the TV instead of the remote control. It appears between INITIAL SETUP and

PICTURE ADJUST screen, and it has INPUT, VIDEO STATUS and ASPECT menus. Choose

VIDEO STATUS by pressing M ENU †

C HANNEL +/- buttons ( √ OPERATE ® ).

Natural Cinema

Natural cinema corrects the problem of blurred edges which may occur when viewing a program originally shot on film (such as motion pictures) or animation. If you notice blurring at the edges of these programs, press N ATURAL C INEMA and set it to AUTO. Natural Cinema helps correct conversion errors that occur when film, which is shot at 24 frames-per-second, is broadcast at the television rate of 30 frames-per-second.

Press C INEMA button

Notes: The natural cinema mode is automatically set to “AUTO” in the following cases:

• Turning on or off

• Changing the channel or input mode

• Using multi-screen functions

• If you are in PC mode, Natural Cinema can not be used

NATURAL CINEMA

AUTO

ON

OFF

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Button Functions

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.

Press the S

LEEP

button

0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180

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 S

LEEP button to delay the shut off for another 15 minutes.

ML/MTS

MTS technology allows several audio signals to be broadcast in analog 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).

Press the ML/M

TS

button

By every press of the M L /M TS button, you change the mode

ON AIR

ON AIR

MTS

STEREO

SAP

MONO

Notes:

• When you are receiving a digital broadcast, if there are other languages, you can change the language by pressing the M

L

/M

TS

button.

• 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.

• MTS unavailable if your television’s Input source is in input 1, 2, 3 or 4 mode, as described on page 64.

• ML/MTS will not work when you are using the Digital-In.

• You can also change the mode by pressing the π buttons.

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Button Functions

Display

The display screen shows the current status of timers, inputs and XDS ID.

Press the D ISPLAY button

The screen to the right 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 D ISPLAY button changes the display mode:

Display Time

05 KLVX PBS

JAZZ FESTIVAL

NOW

SLEEP TIMER

ON/OFF TIMER

ON TIME

OFF TIME

Channel Off

Display - Full screen shown above

Time - Shows the current time only

Channel - Shows the current channel

Off - Turns display off

Notes:

• You may also turn off the display at any step by pressing M

ENU

.

• 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.

12:20 PM

OFF

EVERYDAY

7:00 PM

10:00 PM

C.C. (Closed Caption)

Use the C.C. (Closed Caption) button to select the mode of closed caption.

Press the C.C. button

Notes:

• SMART CAPTION will appear when you press the M

UTING

button, only on channels where the broadcast contains closed captioning.

• When you select ON, it will be the mode selected in the Closed

Caption Menu.

• See page 48 when you set the caption/text mode.

• You can also change the mode by pressing the π buttons.

• If you are in PC mode, C.C. can not be used

CLOSED CAPTION

OFF

SMART CAPTION

ON

Channel +/–

Use these buttons to move up or down all the available channels your TV is able to receive.

Volume +/–

Use these buttons to raise or lower the TV’s volume level.

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Button Functions

Favorite

The Favorite button allows you to select your favorite channels easily. First, you must register the channels that you like. See how to register below.

Press button

The favorite channel list will appear.

π † To select the channel you want to watch

It will change to the channel you have selected.

Register the favorite channel

Press the channel number you want to register

The channel program will change.

Press the F

AVORITE

button for three seconds

The channel will be registered in the favorite channel list.

101

102

D103

<

D107

8

FAVORITE

PREVIOUS

CBS

FOX

PBS2

>

HBO

ABC

NEXT

Notes:

• Both analog and digital channels can be registered. The digital channels have a "D" in front of the channel number.

• The maximum number of channels you can register is 24.

• If you have registered the maximum number of channels, and try to register more channels, the oldest channel you registered will be deleted.

• Sub channels can not be registered.

• The newest channel you registered will appear at the top of the list.

• Regarding digital channels, see pages 76 - 81.

Delete the favorite channel

Press the F AVORITE button

The favorite channel list will appear.

π † To select the channel you want to delete

√ ® To enter

Press the O

K

button

The channel was deleted.

Press the F

AVORITE

button when finished

Note:

• Before pressing the F

AVORITE

button when you are finished, press the √ ® button again, and you can return to the deleted channel.

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Button Functions

Aspect

This feature will help you adjust the picture you are watching to give you the best possible picture quality.

Aspect Ratios

PANORAMA - With this ratio a normal

4:3 aspect picture is stretched to fit the dimensions of the 16:9 aspect screen.

REGULAR - The regular ratio is used when you want to watch a 4:3 broadcast or recorded program without modifying the original picture to fit the dimensions of your

16:9 screen. The 4:3 picture will fill the screen from top to bottom, while black bars will appear to fill up the remaining space along the picture’s sides. The 4:3 picture will be centered within the boundaries of the

16:9 screen.

CINEMA - This ratio “zooms in” on the center part of a 4:3 aspect picture, blowing it up to fill the 16:9 screen.

FULL - This is the ratio to use when watching 16:9 High-Definition broadcasts.

CINEMA ZOOM - This ratio stretches the High-Definition 16:9 aspect image to eliminate the black surrounding bars.

PANORAMA ZOOM - This ratio stretches the High-Definition 16:9 aspect image to eliminate the black side bars.

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Button Functions

Aspect Ratios (Continued)

Press button

• SPECT button, you can change the size.

When you change the aspect ratios, it is different from their broadcast or recorded program.

NTSC, 480i, 480p HD (720p)

ASPECT

PANORAMA

CINEMA

FULL

REGULAR

ASPECT

PANORAMA ZOOM

CINEMA ZOOM

FULL

Notes:

• You can also choose the size by pressing the π † buttons.

• When you change the aspect ratio or signal, reset the picture position to center.

• You can also access the FRONT PANEL CONTROL screen by using the M ENU button on the side of the TV instead of the remote control. It appears between INITIAL SETUP and

PICTURE ADJUST screen, and it has INPUT, VIDEO STATUS and ASPECT menus. Choose

ASPECT by pressing Menu † HANNEL

+/- buttons ( √ OPERATE ® ).

Menu

The M

ENU

button allows you to access JVC’s onscreen menu system. Press M

ENU

to activate the onscreen menu system.

• See individual topics like “Sound Adjust” for specific information on using menus.

OK

This button confirms your selection when you are in one of the onscreen menus.

Back

This button allows you to go back in the menu to change a selection or correct a mistake.

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Button Functions

TV/CATV Slide 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.

Note:

• See page 30 for information on programming your remote for cable box operation.

VCR/DVD Slide Switch

You can control a VCR or DVD player with the buttons on the lower part of the remote control.

Move the slide switch to VCR or DVD to operate.

Notes:

• 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 31.

• 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 32.

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 31.

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 32.

Light

All remote control buttons are illuminated, except for the TV/CATV slide switch, VCR/DVD slide switch and Light button. Press the L IGHT button to turn the illumination on for 4 seconds.

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Digital Setup

Digital Setup

Use this function when you are receiving a digital broadcast.

Press the M ENU button

Digital Setup

To DIGITAL SETUP

√ ® To

Antenna Level

Digital Sound PCM

Aspect Ratio

Cable Card Application

4:3

The onscreen will appear

Notes: i.LINK Auto Play OFF

Software Update

• Software Update will only appear when the SD Card is inserted.

Select Operate

BACK

Back

MENU

Exit

• If you are watching an analog channel, you can still access the digital setup menu at anytime, while you are doing this, the background screen will turn blank. In this case, the tuner will switch to digital, since you are accessing the digital setup menu.

Antenna Level

Confirms the present antenna level.

Antenna Level

Press the M ENU button

√ ®

To DIGITAL SETUP

To

75

BACK

Back

MENU

Exit

To Antenna Level

√ ® To

Note:

• If you are watching an analog channel or a signal from your i.Link device, antenna level will not appear.

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Digital Setup

Digital Sound

You can select the optical digital sound output, either PCM or Dolby Digital when your TV is connected to an amplifier that has Dolby Digital decoder. If you select Dolby Digital, you can enjoy listening in 5.1ch sound when watching digital broadcasts.

Press the M

ENU

button

√ ®

To DIGITAL SETUP

To

To Digital Sound

√ ® To select PCM or DOLBY DIGITAL

Press the M ENU button when finished

Notes:

• If your amplifier does not have Dolby Digital decoder, select PCM. If you don't select PCM, it cannot output the sound from the speakers.

• For connecting an amplifier using the optical output, see page 20.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Aspect Ratio

You can select the aspect mode for ATSC from 4:3 or 16:9.

Press the M

ENU

button

√ ®

To DIGITAL SETUP

To

√ ® To select 4:3 or 16:9

Press the M ENU button when finished

Notes:

• Set the mode to 4:3 or 16:9 before you record a program using the ATSC MONITOR OUT.

• Make sure the mode you choose is the same as the TV’s aspect ratio when the recorded program is played back, so that you can obtain a good picture quality, free from any unatural distortions.

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Digital Setup

Cable Card Application

Press the M ENU button

√ ®

To DIGITAL SETUP

To

√ ®

To Cable Card Application

To

Press the O

K

button

The application will perform

i.LINK Auto Play

When playing a D-VHS tape, you can set it to the i.LINK input automatically, or manually.

Press the M ENU button

√ ®

To DIGITAL SETUP

To

To i.LINK Auto Play

√ ® To select ON or OFF

ON: Set to i.LINK input automatically

OFF: Select the input manually

Press the M

ENU button when finished

Software Update

At first, insert the SD(Multi-media) card into the memory card slot. This function will appear only when you insert an SD Card.

Press the M

ENU

button

√ ®

To DIGITAL SETUP

To

√ ®

To Software Update

To

Checks the card if it needs an update or not

Press the M

ENU

button when finished

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Digital Button Functions

Digital CH D/A (Digital/Analog)

The D/A button changes the analog and digital channel. Each time you press the D/A button, you can switch back and forth the analog and digital channels. Digital channels have a "D" in front of the channel number.

Note:

• If the cable card is inserted into the TV, you cannot use the D/A button. You can select a digital channel only.

Press the D/A button

To watch digital channels

For example, to move to channel D23:

Press 2 (Two)

Press 3 (Three)

Press button

Sub Channel

The main channel sometimes has minor channels (Sub Channels). By using the S

UB

button, you can select a sub channel easily.

For example, to move to sub channel 123-45:

Press 1 (One)

Press 2 (Two)

Press 3 (Three)

Press the SUB button

Press 4 (Four)

Press 5 (Five)

Press the TUNE button

Note:

• If there are more than 2 major channels, select the digital channel by using the π buttons and then press the O K button.

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Digital Button Functions

i.LINK Menu

i.LINK has two menus - Controller and Device.

By connecting a D-VHS VCR with an i.LINK cable, you can set the timer easily.

Notes:

• The i.LINK/Timer function will only work when you are receiving digital programming only.

• As for the connection of a D-VHS VCR with the i.LINK cable, see page 26.

• When operating the i.LINK, don't insert or disconnect the i.LINK cable.

Controller

You can operate a D-VHS VCR connected with an i.LINK cable by using this controller.

Notes:

• If the i.LINK is not connected, the Controller OSD will not appear. The OSD of device on page 78 will appear.

• Some controller operations may differ from your D-VHS VCR operations.

Press the i.

LINK

M

ENU

button

Controller i.LINK

D-VHS1 STOP 00:00:00

POWER

Device

√ ®

π † To select the key you want to operate

Press the O

K

button

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Digital Button Functions

Device

To operate, select a device.

i.LINK

Controller

Device

D-VHS1

HM-DH30000U

D-VHS2

HM-DH40000U

Renumber

Page 2/3

JVC

JVC

HD-MOVIE 1

GR-HD1

JVC

To select your device connecting with i.LINK

Press the OK button

Notes:

• If you do not select the device, you cannot use the i.LINK timer functions.

• When one device is selected and you select controller, you will move to the Controller onscreen.

• The devices listed on the device onscreen are only D-VHS and HD-MOVIE that have i.LINK, which can be recognized on this television. However, you can not record programs to HD-

MOVIE.

• If you disconnect one device, it will be removed from the list. Then, select Renumber to rearrange the list in the new order.

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Digital Button Functions

Timer

You can set the two timers: Record and view. The timer starts the recording or turns to the channel you set for it automatically.

Reservation

Press button

To New Reservation

Press the O K button

Timer

New Reservation

Sept. 10 (Wed) 4:55PM

Timer Mode Rec

0.

V

R i.LINK

R

80-3 PBS1DTV

Channel

Date

Start Time

Sep. 11 (Wed) 6:00PM - 7:00PM Mon - Fri

Rec to i.LINK

335-1 KDVRet Regular Schedule

Sep. 10 (wed)

5:00PM

6:00PM

Weekly

ON

R i.LINK

35-1 PBPBPB

† To Timer Mode

√ ® To select Rec or View

† To Channel

√ ® To select the channel you want to set the timer for

√ ® To select the date

√ ® To set the start time

√ ® To set end time

√ ® To select Once, Weekly, Daily(Sun.-Sat.), Daily(Mon.-Sat.) or Daily(Mon.-Fri.)

† To Rec to i.LINK

√ ® To select ON or OFF

Press the OK button

R title.

title.

Notes:

• In order for the timer setting to work, you must set the clock on your television. See page

60.

• When you want to edit the timer settings, see Timer Edit on page 80.

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Digital Button Functions

Timer Edit

When you want to confirm the timer you set or edited, or delete the timer setting, use this function.

Timer Edition

Press button

To select the timer list you want to edit

Press the O K button

Timer

Timer Edit

Timer Mode

Sept. 10 (Wed) 4:55PM

Rec

0.

V

R i.LINK

R

80-3 PBS1DTV

Channel

Date

Start Time

Sep. 11 (Wed) 6:00PM - 7:00PM Mon - Fri

Rec to i.LINK

335-1 KDVRet Regular Schedule

Sep. 10 (wed)

5:00PM

6:00PM

Weekly

ON

R i.LINK

35-1 PBPBPB

Delete

√ ®

π † To change the setting you want to edit

Press the O K button

Timer Deletion

Press button

To select the timer list you want to delete

Press the O K button

O K button

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Digital Button Functions

Cancel the timer recording

When you record a digital program now, you can cancel the recording.

Press button

To select the timer list you want to cancel the recording

Press the O K button

Timer

0.

Sep. 10 (Wed) 4:55PM

Page 1/1

V

R i.LINK

Sept. 11 (Wed) 6:00PM - 6:30PM Once

335-1 KDVRet Retailer News Channel

Sept. 11 (Wed) 6:00PM - 7:00PM Mon - Fri

No Yes

The message "Do you want to terminate current program ?" will appear.

√ ® To

YES: Cancel the recording

NO: Continue the recording

Press the O

K

button

Guide

You can view the program from the GUIDE.

Notes:

• The GUIDE function will only work when you are receiving digital programming only.

• The GUIDE will not show the correct time and date if you have not performed the set clock function on your television. See page 60.

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OSD Information

Weak Signal

This OSD warning appears when the digital channel that you have selected is too weak to receive or no signal is being detected for that channel.

Weak Signal

15

No Program

If the TV channel you selected, or were watching is not receiving a signal, "NO PROGRAM" appears on the television screen. It appears when that channel is not receiving a signal and you have the Noise Muting function OFF and you have a single screen. It moves automatically every two seconds to prevent the screen from burn-in.

Note:

• Even if "NO PROGRAM" appears on the screen, your timer functions and auto shut off functions that you set, are still active.

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Cable Card Information

Cable card offers information when a cable card is inserted into the CABLE CARD slot underneath the television.

Notes:

• Please contact your local cable company regarding detailed information.

• The Cable Card Slot is covered by a seal. Peel off the seal if you are going to use the Cable

Card Slot. When you are fi nished using the Cable Card after you have pulled it out, place an attached seal to cover the slot to reduce radiated emmision.

Cable Card Connection

CABLE CARD

ATSC

/DIGITAL CABLE IN

CABLE CARD

Note for inserting Cable Card:

• When you are watching a digital program, and if a weather or government emergency occurs, the following may occur automatically regardless of what channel you were watching: the channel may change, the screen will disappear or important text will appear on the screen.

The information is transmitted from EAS (Emergency Alert System), Firmware Upgrade of

Cable Card or compulsory HTML.

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Troubleshooting

Refer to the table below to check the condition. If you think that there is a problem, contact the

JVC Service Center where you purchased the television.

PROBLEMS

There is no power

CHECK

• See if the power cord became unplugged.

• Check for a blown fuse or circuit breaker or a power outage.

There is no picture or sound

• The antenna could be disconnected.

• The input mode could be set improperly. See page 64.

• The tuner (Auto Tuner Setup) could be set improperly. See page 37.

• The TV station may be having difficulties. Check to see if other stations are working.

Remote control is not operating properly or at all

• Check to see that the batteries are still working and properly installed.

• Make sure the remote has a clear sight path to the TV.

• Check that the TV/CATV switch is in the proper position.

• You may be too far from the TV. You must be within 23 feet (7 meters).

You cannot select a certain channel

The power turns off by itself

• Make sure the channels have been programmed. See "Channel Summary", page 39.

• Check to see if the channel is locked. See "Channel Summary - Lock" page 40.

• Make sure the set did not become unplugged.

• Perhaps the On/Off Timer is set. See page 61.

• Check to see if the Sleep Timer was set. See page 67.

It does not operate correctly

The clock is wrong

• This television is operated by a microprocessor. It is possible that external noise or

interference is causing the problem. If the television does not function correctly, remove the

electrical plug from the wall outlet and wait a while before inserting it into the wall outlet

again and operating the television.

• The power was interrupted and the clock was not reset. See page 60.

The color quality is poor

There are lines across the picture

• Tint and Color may be improperly adjusted. See page 56.

• The Video Status mode may be turned to the wrong setting. See page 66.

• There could be interference from another electrical appliance, such as a computer,

another TV or VCR. Move any such appliances further away from the TV.

The picture is spotted • There could be interference 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 pictures (ghosts)

Picture is snowy

(image noise)

• A building or passing airplane can reflect the original signal and produce a second,

slightly delayed one. Adjust your antenna position.

• Your antenna may be damaged, disconnected or turned. Check the antenna

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 48.

Stereo or bilingual programs can't be heard

• Make sure the MTS settings are correct. See page 67.

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEMS

There is no sound from the TV's speaker

Static electricity

CHECK

• The Center CH Input may be turned on. See page 55.

• The TV Speaker option may be turned off. See page 54.

• It is normal to feel static electricity if you brush or touch the screen.

You hear occasional crackling sounds

The AUTO DEMO finished automatically

• It is normal for the TV to make crackling sounds when first turned on or off. Unless

the sound or picture become abnormal, this is fine.

• The TV recieved a signal from the AV CompuLink

• The On Timer that you programmed has started.

• The channel that the AUTO DEMO is using is a channel that is blocked by V-Chip.

• The Auto Shut Off that you programed has occured.

It does not operate correctly

• Press the CHANNEL- and VOLUME- buttons on the front panel of the TV simultaneously

for a few seconds. The Digital Tuner will be reset. If this does not reset it correctly, unplug

the power cord and plug it back in.

The following are not malfunctions.

• The television may make a creaking sound if the temperature of the room or the temperature of the inside of the television changes. If there is no problem with the screen or sound, then there is no need to worry.

• Although the picture may be temporarily disturbed and noise may be seen on the screen if the power is turned on immediately after it has been turned off, this is not a malfunction.

• If the television is used at a location above 2,000 m, a buzzing noise and image distortion may occur. This phenomenon is peculiar to PDP (Plasma Display Panel), and could occur with any television using PDP. It is not a malfunction.

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Specifications

Model PD-42X776

Type Plasma Screen

Reception Format NTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound) ATSC Terrestrial, Digital Cable

Reception Range

Power Source

Power Consumption

Screen Size

VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69 CATV 135 Sub, Mid, Super, Hyper and Ultra bands (191 channel frequency synthesizer system)

• Reception of channel A-5 ("95" of the TV set's on-screen cable channel

numbers) is not recommended for your TV set.

AC 120V, 60 Hz

390W

42 inch / 107.5 cm measured diagonally, 16:9 ratio

Audio Output

Speakers

Antenna Terminal

(VHF/UHF,

ATSC/DIGITAL

CABLE IN)

External Input Jacks

10W + 10W

6.6 cm round x 4

75 ohms (VHF/UHF)(F-type connector)

Component Input

Jack

S-Video Input Jacks

Monitor/Recording

Output

Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Audio: 500 mVrms (-4dBs) high impedance

Y: 1Vp-p positive, 75 ohms (negative sync provided)

Pb/Pr: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms

Y: 1Vp-p positive, 75 ohms (negative sync provided)

C: 0.286 Vp-p (burst signal), 75 ohms

Video: 1Vp-p, 75ohms

Y: 1Vp-p positive, 75 ohms (negative sync provided)

C: 0.286 Vp-p (burst signal), 75 ohms

Audio: 250mVrms (-10dBs)

Fs-18dB Low Impedance

VARI: More than 0 1000mVrms (+2.2dBs)

FIX: 500mVrms (-4dBs) Low impedance (400 Hz when modulated 100%)

Audio Output Jacks

(VARI/FIX)

Optical Output

Digital Audio

Digital Out (optical) x 1 i.LINK In/Out Jack

TS IN/OUT (4-pin, S400) x 2

IEEE1394 compliant DTCP digital copy protection compatible

AV CompuLink III

Jack

PC Input Jack

3.5 mm mini jack X 1

Digital–In

Dimensions (inch/cm)

W X H X D

Weight (lbs / k

Accessories g )

Analog RGB D-SUB (15 pin) x 1

• PC signal is available. Refer to page 25 for details on the signals which

can be input.

HDMI jack x 1

Note: The Digital–In terminal is not compatible with picture signals of a personal computer

41 1/4 x 31 1/8 x 12 7/8 / 104.5 x 78.9 x 32.5 (with the stand)

41 1/4 x 28 3/4 x 4 3/8 / 104.5 x 72.9 x 11 (without the stand)

106.7 / 48.5 (with the stand)

83.9 / 38.1 (without the stand)

Refer to "unpacking your TV", page 9

Specifications subject to change without notice.

• The open source software is embedded in this product. For more information, please go to:

http://software.jvc.com/opensource/Inx/DP/04_AtscCC/download.html.

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JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA

Division of JVC Americas Corp.

1700 Valley Road

Wayne, New Jersey, 07470

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JVC CANADA, INC.

21 Finchdene Square

Scarborough, Ontario

Canada, M1X 1A7

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