JVC AV-36260, AV-26230, AV-32260, AV-32230, AV-27260 CRT Television User manual

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COLOR TELEVISION

USER'S GUIDE

For models:

AV-36260

AV-36230

AV-32260

AV-32230

AV-27260

Illustration of AV-32260 and RM-C305

IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER

In the space below, enter the serial number of your television (located at the rear of the television cabinet). Staple your sales receipt or invoice to the inside cover of this guide. Keep this user's guide in a convenient place for future reference. Keep the carton and original packaging for future use.

Serial Number

Model Number

LCT0951-001B-A

0301-TN-JII-JIM


IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

C AU T I O N :To reduce the risk of electric shock .

Do not remove cover (or back ) .

No user serv i c e a ble parts inside.

R e fer servicing to qualified service pers o n n e l .

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 warr a n t y.

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

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


IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION:

Please read and retain for your safety.

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This TV set has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. But improper use can result in poten-

tial electrical shock or fire hazards. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this TV set, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.

And also follow all warnings and instructions marked on your TV set.

INSTALLATION

1

Your TV set is equipped with a polarized AC line plug (one blade of the plug is wider than the other).

(POLARIZED-TYPE)

This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the power outlet only one way. Should you be unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.

Should it still fail to fit, contact your electrician.

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Operate the TV set only from a power source as indicated on the TV set or refer to the operating instructions for this information. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your TV set dealer or local power company. For battery operation, refer to the operating instructions.

3

Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous, and so are frayed power cords and broken plugs. They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Call your service technician for replacement.

4

Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV set where power cord is subject to traffic or abuse. This may result in a shock or fire hazard.

5

Do not use this TV set near water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near swimming pool, etc.

6

If an outside antenna is connected to the TV set, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection requirements for the grounding electrode.


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An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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TV sets are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet to allow heat generated during operation to be released.

Therefore:

— Never block the bottom ventilation slots of a portable TV set by placing it on a bed, sofa, rug, etc.

— Never place a TV set in a “built-in” enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.

— Never cover the openings with a cloth or other material.

— Never place the TV set near or over a radiator or heat register.

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To avoid personal injury:

— Do not place a TV set on a sloping shelf unless properly secured.

— Use only a cart or stand recommended by the TV set manufacture r.

— Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets.

— Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.

USE

10

Caution children about dropping or pushing objects into the TV set through cabinet openings.

Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can result in a fire or electrical shock.

11

Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or an aerosol cleaner.

12

Never add accessories to a TV set that has not been designed for this purpose.

Such additions may result in a hazard.


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For added protection of the TV set during a lightning storm or when the TV set is to be left unattended for an extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to product due to lightning storms or power line s u rg e s .

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A TV set and cart combination should be moved with c a re. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the TV set and cart combination to o v e rt u rn .

SERVICE

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Unplug this TV set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

B. If liquid has been spilled into the TV set.

C. If the TV set has been exposed to rain or water.

D. If the TV set does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV set to normal operation.

E. If the TV set has been dropped or damaged in any way.

F. When the TV set exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service.

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Do not attempt to service this TV set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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When replacement parts are required, have the service technician verify in writing that the replacement parts he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts. Use of manufacturer’s specified replacement parts can prevent fire, shock, or other hazards.

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Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV set, please ask the service technician to perf o rm the safety check described in the manufacture r’s service literature .

19

When a TV set reaches the end of its useful life, improper disposal could result in a pict u re tube implosion. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the TV set.

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Note to CATV system installer.

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-

40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.


Unpacking Your Television

Thank you for your purchase of a JVC Color Television. Before you begin setting up your new television, please check to make sure you have all of the following items. In addition to this guide, your television box should include:

1 Television

1 Remote

Control

Two AA

Batteries

A matching TV stand is also available (sold separately).

Note: Your television and/or remote control may differ from the examples illustrated here.

AV-32260

RM-C305

Once you have unpacked your television, the next step is to connect it to your antenna, cable or satellite system and to connect the audio/video devices you want to use with your television. To make these connections you will use plugs like the ones illustrated below.

RF Connectors

Used to connect a coaxial cable from an external antenna or

Cable TV system.

A/V Input Plug

Used to connect audio/video devices like

VCRs, DVD players, stereo amplifiers, game consoles, etc.

S-Video Plug

Used to make video connections with some VCRs, DVDs,

Camcorders, etc.

AV Compu Link Cable

Used to connect JVC AV

Compu Link capable components for an automated home theater.

We recommend that before you start using your new television, you read this entire User’s Guide so you can learn about your new television’s many great features . But if you’re anxious to start using your television right away, a quick setup guide follows on the next three pages.

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Quick Setup 1

Getting Started

These quick setup pages will provide you, in three easy steps, with the basic information you need to begin using your new television right away. This information includes basic instructions on operating your remote control, making a simple cable/antenna and optional VCR connection and, finally, information on programming your television's Auto Tuner.

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

Step One - The Remote Control

The remote control is the key to operating your television's many great features. Before you can operate your remote control, you first need to install the batteries (included).

Slide the cover on the back of the remote down towards the bottom of the remote control. Insert two batteries carefully noting the “+” and “–” markings, placing the “–” end in the unit first. Slide the cover back into place.

Basic Operation

Turn the television on and off by pressing the P

OWER button at the top right corner of the remote.

Remote Power

Button

Remote Key Feature Buttons

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

The right and left buttons will turn the volume up or down. These buttons are also marked with four arrows and are also used with JVC's onscreen menu system. You will need to use these buttons later in the Quick Setup Section.

The next step is to connect your television to an antenna or cable.

Proceed to Step Two

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Quick Setup 2

Step Two - Making Basic Connections

Next you will need to connect your television to an antenna or cable system. The most basic antenna/cable connection is shown below. For more detailed connections, such as ones where a cable box is required, see pages 11 to 13.

Cable/RF connector

1) Connect an RF cable out from the wall outlet in to the RFInput on the back of the TV.

You may also wish to connect a VCR at this point. Abasic VCRconnection is shown below. For detailed instructions on connecting other components or a home theater system, see pages 14 to 16.

N o t e : A V C R is not required to operate your television.

AV Cables/Plugs

1) Connect the yellow video cable out from the VCR’s Video Output, in to the TV’s Video Input jack, OR connect an S-Video cable from the VCR’s S-Video Output, to the TV’s S-Video Input.

2) Connect the white audio cable out from the VCR’s Left Audio Output, in to the TV’s Left Audio

Input jack.

3) Connect the red audio cable out from the VCR’s Right Audio Output, in to the TV’s Right

Audio Input jack.

Finally, once you have finished your connections, plug the power cord into the nearest power outlet and turn on the television.

Proceed to Step Three

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Quick Setup 3

Step Three - The Plug In Menu

When you turn your television on for the first time the Plug In Menu will appear. This menu sets some of the basic settings for your television. A complete description of the Plug In Menu can be found starting on page 22. We recommend you complete the Plug In Menu items before you start using your television. But to begin watching your television right away you only need to run the Auto

Tuner Setup. This lets your television learn the channels it is able to receive. To run the Auto Tuner

Setup follow the steps below.

PLUG IN MENU

LANGUAGE ENG FRE SPA

AUTO TUNER SETUP

SET CLOCK

FINISH

SELECT BY

OPERATE BY

EXIT BY

EX

IT

Press the

Press the buttons to move to AUTO TUNER SETUP buttons to begin AUTO TUNER SETUP

TUNER MODE : CABLE AIR

START

To choose CABLE (if you are connected to a cable system) or AIR (if you use an antenna)

To move to START

To start Auto Tuner Setup

The Auto Tuner will now memorize all of the clear, active channels your television can receive. This will take one or two minutes.

NOW

PROGRAMMING!

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The Auto Tuner is finished when the message PROGRAMMING OVER! appears onscreen.

Your Quick Setup is now complete. You can now begin watching your television, or you can continue on in this guide for more information on connecting audio/video devices, programming your remote control, or using the JVC onscreen menu system to customize your television viewing experience.

The Quick Setup is complete

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Table of Contents

Quick Setup Guide . . . . 7

CONNECTIONS

Cable and VCR Connections . . . . . . . 11

Connecting to a DVD Player . . . . . . . 14

Connecting to an External Amplifier . . . 15

Connecting to a Camcorder . . . . . . . 15

Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link . . . 16

GETTING STARTED

Remote Control

Remote Control Basics. . . . . 17

Changing the Batteries. . . . . 17

Remote Programming . . . . . . . . . . 18

CATV and Satellite Codes. . . . . . . . . 18

VCR Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

DVD Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

MENU FUNCTIONS

Using the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Plug In Menu

I n t ro d u c t i o n. . . . . . . . . . 2 2

L a n g u a g e. . . . . . . . . . . 2 2

Auto Tuner Setup . . . . . . . 22

Auto Clock Set . . . . . . . . . 23

Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . 24

F i n i s h. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 4

Channel Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . 2 5

V- C h i p. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 6

Set Lock Code. . . . . . . . . 33

Picture Settings

Tint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

P i c t u re

. . . . . . . . . 3 4

Bright . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4

Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4

Noise Muting . . . . . . . . . 35

Set Video Status . . . . . . . . 35

Sound Settings

Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6

M T S (Multi-channel Sound). . 3 6

General Items

On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . 37

T V Speaker . . . . . . . . . . 3 8

Closed Caption . . . . . . . . 39

BUTTON FUNCTIONS

M e n u. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 0

Exit and PIP Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Video Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Hyper Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1

100+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2

R e t u rn +. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2

I n p u t. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2

VCR Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

DVD Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

TV/CATV Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

VCR/DVD Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

PIP (Picture-In-Picture)

I n t ro d u c t i o n. . . . . . . . . . 4 4

O n / M o v e. . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4

F re e z e. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5

S w a p. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5

Channel +/-. . . . . . . . . . 4 5

S o u rc e. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5

APPENDICES

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 6

Wa rranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 7

Authorized Service Centers . . . . . . . 49

Search Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

S p e c i f i c a t i o n s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1


Connections

Cable and VCR Connections

There are three basic types of antenna or cable connections:

• If you have an antenna or have a cable system that does not require you use a cable box to select channels, please refer to Diagram #1.

• If you have a cable system that requires the use of a cable box to access all the channels, please refer to Diagram #2. If you cannot operate your Picture-In-Picture function using Diagram

#2, try the connection shown in Diagram #3. It is possible your cable box allows the signal of only one channel at a time to be sent to your television.

• If you have a cable system that requires the use of a cable box to access certain premium channels, but not “basic” cable channels, please refer to Diagram #3.

• For your convenience, connection to a VCR is also shown in the following diagrams. A VCR is

not necessary for operation of the television or Picture-In-Picture (PIP) function. You may omit the

VCR from your connections if you wish.

• For instructions on connecting a VCR only, please see the Quick Setup on page 8.

• For information on using PIP, please see page 44.

• The PIP feature is ava i l a ble on models AV- 3 6 2 6 0 , AV-32260 and AV-27260 only.

Diagram #1

1) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RFInput of the two-way splitter.

2) Connect an RF cable from the one of the RF Outputs on the splitter, in to the RF Input on the back of the VCR.

3) Connect an RF cable from the other the RF Output on the splitter, in to the RF Input on the back of the TV.

4) Connect the yellow video cable out from the VCR’s Video Output, in to the TV’s Video Input jack, OR connect an S-Video cable from the VCR’s S-Video output, to the TV’s S-Video input.


Input Jack.

6) Connect the red audio cable out from the VCR’s Right Audio Output, in to the TV’s Right

Audio Input jack.

• If your VCR is a mono sound unit, it will have only one Audio Out jack. Connect it to the TV’s

Left Audio Input.

• Please consult your VCR’s owner ’s manual for more information on its operation.

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Connections

Cable and VCR Connections - Continued

Diagram #2

1) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RFInput of the cable box.

2) Connect an RF cable from the RF Output of the cable box, in to the RF Input on the back of the VCR.

3) Connect an RF cable from the RF Output of the VCR, in to the RFInput on the back of the TV.

4) Connect the yellow video cable out from the VCR’s Video Output, in to the TV’s Video Input jack, OR connect an S-Video cable from the VCR’s S-Video output, to the TV’s S-Video input.


Input Jack.

6) Connect the red audio cable out from the VCR’s RightAudio Output, in to the TV’s Right

Audio Input jack.

• Please see page 44 for information on using the PIP feature with a Cable Box.

• If your VCR is a mono sound unit, it will have only one Audio Out jack. Connect it to the TV’s

Left Audio Input.


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Connections

Cable and VCR Connections - Continued

Diagram #3

1) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RFInput of the two-way splitter.

2) Connect an RFcable from the one of the RFOutputs on the splitter, in to the cable box RF I n p u t .

3) Connect an RFcable from the Cable Box Output, in to the VCR R FI n p u t .

4) Connect an RFcable from the other the RFOutput on the splitter, in to the RF Input on the back of the T V.

5) Connect the yellow video cable out from the VCR’s Video Output, in to the T V ’s Video Input jack, O R connect an S-Video cable from the VCR’s S-Video output, to the T V ’s S-Video input.

6) Connect the white audio cable out from the VCR’s Left Audio Output, in to the T V ’s Left Audio Input j a c k .

7 ) Connect the red audio cable out from the VCR’s RightAudio Output, in to the T V ’s Right Audio Input j a c k .

• Please see page 44 for information on using the PIP feature with a Cable Box.

• If your VCRis a mono sound unit, it will have only one Audio Out jack. Connect it to the TV’s

Left Audio Input.


The connection diagrams are intended to show some basic general connections.Some

cable companies may require special connections to properly use your television or

2-tuner PIP function.If you follow these diagrams and either the television or PIP does not work properly, contact your local cable operator for more connection information. Please see page 44 for more information on the PIP feature.

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Connections

Connecting to a DVD player

1) Connect Green cable out from DVDplayer “Y”Component Output, in to T V“ Y ” Component Input.

2) Connect Blue cable out from DVDplayer “P

B

”Component Output, in to T V“ P

B

”Component Input.

3) Connect Red cable out from DVDPlayer “P

R

”Component Output, in to T V“ P

R

” Component Input.

4) Connect White Audio cable out from DVDLeft Audio Output, in to TV Left Audio Input 2.

5) Connect Red Audio cable out from DVDRight Audio Output, in to T V Right Audio Input 2.

• Green, blue and red are the most common colors for DVD cables. Some models may vary colors, please consult the user’s manual for your DVDPlayer for more information.

• Be careful not to confuse the red DVDcable with the red audio cable. It is best to complete one set of connections (DVDor Audio Output) before starting the other to avoid accidentally switching the c a b l e s .

• See page 20 for instructions on programming your remote control to operate the basic functions of your DVD p l a y e r.

• N OT E : Progressive DVDPlayers (players with an output scan of 31.5 KHz) will not work properly with this television.

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Connecting to an External Amplifier

Connections

1) Connect the white audio cable from the T V ’s Left Audio Output jack to the A m p l i f i e r’s Left Audio Input jack.

2) Connect the red audio cable from the T V ’s Right Audio Output jack to the A m p l i f i e r’s Right Audio Input jack.

• Also see “TV Speaker” on page 38 for more information on using external speakers.

Connecting to a Camcorder

You may connect a camcorder to your television by using the front input jacks (Input 3).You may also connect a game console or other equipment using these jacks. Camcorders and game consoles may also be connected to the television’s rear input jacks.

Illustration of AV-32260

1) Connect the yellow video cable out from the Camcorder’s Video Output, in to the TV’s Video

Input jack.

2) Connect the white audio cable out from the Camcorder’s Left Audio Output, in to the TV’s Left

Audio Input jack.

3) Connect the red audio cable out from the Camcorder’s Right Audio Output, in to the TV’s Right

Audio Input jack.

• If your Camcorder is a mono sound model it will have only one audio jack. Connect it to the

TV’s Left Audio jack.

• The front Input jacks (Input 3) of models AV-36260 and AV-36230 are located under the front panel door.

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Connections

Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link

JVC’sAV Compu Link EX feature makes playing video tapes or DVDs totally automatic. Simply insert a pre-recorded tape* into your AV Compu Link EX compatible JVC-brand VCR or DVD into your JVC DVD player and the device will automatically turn on and begin playback. At the same time, using the AV Compu Link, the VCR or DVD playersends a signal to the television telling it to turn on and switch to the proper video input.

• The AV Compu Link cable may be included with the JVC AV Compu Link accessory you wish to connect. If it is not, contact an authorized JVC Service Center for part # EWP 805-012.

• AV Compu Link can only be used with JVC-brand products.

To Connect: Plug one end of the AVCompu Link cable into the AVCompu Link EX input on your VCR,

D V D , or other Compu Link device. Plug the other end of the AV Compu Link EX cable into the AV

Compu Link input at the rear of the television.

NOTES:

* In order for the VCR play b a ck to begin automatically, the recording tab must be removed from the

V H St a p e. If the tab is in place, automatic switching will occur when you push the V C R ’s P

L AY bu t t o n .

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

• If your JVC-brand V C R has “ A Code/B Code Remote Control Switching” (see your V C R ’s user’s guide), using V C R A Code will switch the T V to input 1.

• To connect a JVC HiFi receiver or amplifier for a completely automated home theater, see the HiFi’s connection instructions in its user’s guide for detailed connection info rm a t i o n .

• AV C O M P U LINK EX is compatible with the fo l l owing receive r s :R X - 6 6 4 V, RX-665V, RX-668VBK,

R X - 7 7 4 V, RX-778VBK, RX-884V, RX-888VBK, RX-1024V, RX-1028VBK, and later receiver models.

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Remote Control

RM-C305

Remote Control Basics

•

Before you can operate the remote control, you must first install the batteries (included). See “Changing the Batteries” at the bottom of this page for instructions. (For an illustration, please see page 7.)

•

•

Press the P

OWER button to turn the television on or off.

Make sure the TV/CATV switch is set to TV. Move the switch to

CATV only if you need to operate a cable box.

•

Slide the VCR/DVD selector switch to VCR to control a VCR, slide to DVDto control a DVD player. Please see pages 18 to

20 for instructions on programming your remote control to operate a Cable box, VCR or DVD player.

•

Press the CH+ and CH- buttons to scan through the channels.

Tap the CH+ or CH- button to move through the channels one channel at a time.

•

To move rapidly through the channels using JVC’s Hyperscan feature, press and hold CH+ or CH-. The channels will zip by at a rate of five channels per second.

•

Press V

OL

+ or V

OL

- to raise or lower the volume. An indicator bar will appear onscreen to show you the television volume level.

•

The CH+/- and V

OL

+/- buttons are also used to navigate JVC’s onscreen menu system.

•

You can directly access specific channels using the 10-key pad.

•

For more information on remote control button features, see pages 40 to 45. For information on using the onscreen menus, see page 21.

Notes: Remote control model RM-C305 is shown at the left.

A different model remote control may have come with your television.

Changing the Batteries

Push down on the remote’s back cover and slide towards the bottom to remove it.

Insert two AAbatteries (supplied), carefully noting the "+" and "-" markings on the batteries and on the remote control. To avoid a potential short circuit, insert the "-" end first. Be sure to use only size

AA batteries.

When batteries are installed, slide the cover back into place (until it clicks into position).

• If the remote control acts erratically, replace the batteries. Typical battery life is six months to one year. We recommend using alkaline batteries for longer battery life.

When you change the batteri e s, try to complete the task within three minu t e s. If you take longer than three m i nu t e s, the remote control codes for your VCR, DV D, and/or Cable Box may have to be reset (see page 18-20).

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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 setup

The remote control is programmed with CATV and/or Satellite codes for power on, power off, channel up, channel down, and 10 key operation.

1) Find the CATV/Satellite brand from the list of codes shown below.

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

3) Press and hold down the D

ISPLAY button.

4) With the D

ISPLAY button held down, enter the first code number listed using the 10 key pad.

5) Release the D

ISPLAY button.

6) Confirm the operation of the Cable Box/Satellite receiver.

• If your CATV or Satellite box does not respond to the first code, try the others listed. If it does not respond to any code, try the Search Codes Function, on page 50.

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VCR setup

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

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

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


ISPLAY button.

4) With the D

ISPLAY button held down, enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad.

5) Release the D

ISPLAY button.

6) Confirm the operation of the VCR.

• If your VCR does not respond to the first code, try the others listed. If it does not respond to any code, try the Search Codes Function, on page 50.

• Some manufacturer’s VCR’s may not respond to the T V / V C R button, even if other buttons work properly.

• To record, hold down the R

EC button on the remote and press P

LAY

.

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DVD setup

The remote control is programmed with DVD codes for power on, power off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, previous chapter, next chapter, tray open/close, and still/pause operation.

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

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


ISPLAY button.

4) With the D

ISPLAY button held down, enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad.

5) Release the D

ISPLAY button.

6) 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 code, try the Search Codes Function, on page 50.

• After you program your remote, some DVD buttons may not work properly. If some buttons do not work properly, use the remote control which came with your DVD player.

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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:

Up and Down arrows mean press the C

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 TVchannels (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 Hand” icon points to the highlighted or selected item in a menu.

PLUG IN MENU

LANGUAGE ENG FRE SPA

AUTO TUNER SETUP

SET CLOCK

FINISH

SELECT BY

OPERATE BY

EXIT BY

EX

IT

The Onscreen Menus

To bring up the onscreen menu, press the M

ENU button on the remote control. The item that appears in yellow is the one currently selected. If you press the M

ENU button again, the onscreen display will skip to the next menu screen. If you use the Menu button on the T V ’s front panel instead of the remote, an additional menu screen showing the channel number and input will appear.

The “Plug In Menu” will appear the first time the TV is plugged in.

Note: Menus shown in this guide are illustrations, not exact replications of the television’s onscreen displays.

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Plug In Menu

Introduction

The Plug In Menu comes up automatically when you first turn on the TV after plugging it in. The

Plug In Menu helps you to get your TV ready to use by letting you set your preferences for:

• The Language in which you want the onscreen menus to appear,

• The Auto Tuner Setup of which channels you wish to receive,

• Setting the TV’s clock to the correct time so your timer functions will work properly.

Descriptions of each of the Plug In Menu features appear on this page and the next. We recommend you complete the Plug In Menu setup first so your TV is set up just the way you want, right away.

Language

You can choose to view your onscreen menus in three languages: English, French, or Spanish.

Press the M

E N U b u t t o n

To LANGUAGE

To choose a language

• You will not need to press the M

ENU button to enter this screen from the Plug In Menu.

Auto Tuner Setup

In Auto Tuner Setup, the T V 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

H A N N E L

+/- b u t t o n s ) you will receive only clear, active channels.

Press the M

E N U b u t t o n

To AUTO TUNER SETUP

To operate

To choose CABLEor AIR

To move to START

To start Auto Tuner Setup

NOW

PROGRAMMING !

48

Programming will take approximately 1 to 2 minutes.

PROGRAMMING OVER!

• Noise Muting will not work during Auto Tuner Setup.



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Plug In Menu

Auto Clock Set

Before you use any of your TV’s timer functions, you must first set the clock. You may precisely set your clock using the XDS time signal broadcast by most Public Broadcasting stations. To set the clock using the XDS signal:

Enter the channel number of your local PBS station

Press M

ENU

To SET CLOCK

To operate

To AUTO

MODE AUTO MANUAL

TIME ZONE EASTERN

D.S.T. ON OFF

FINISH

To TIME ZONE

To select your time zone

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

To turn D.S.T. ON or OFF

To FINISH

To save settings and exit

• If you do not have a PBS station in your local area, you will have to set the clock manually. See

‘Manual Clock Set’on the next page for instructions.

• 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.



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Plug In Menu

Manual Clock Set

To set your clock manually (without using the XDS signal), choose MANUALfrom the Set Clock menu and follow the steps below.

To SET CLOCK

To operate

To MANUAL

MODE AUTO MANUAL

TIME --:-- --

START CLOCK

To move to the hour

To set the hour

To move to minutes

To set the minutes

To move to START CLOCK

To start clock and exit

THANK YOU !!



Finish

Once you have the items in the Plug In Menu set to your personal preferences, move to the Finish option to save your settings.

To FINISH

To save settings and exit the Plug In Menu

• You can change the preferences you set in the Plug In Menu at any time using the regular JVC onscreen menu system.

NOTES:

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

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Channel Summary

Channel Summary

Channel Summary allows you to customize the line-up of channels received by your TV. You can add or delete channels from the line-up or prevent any unauthorized viewers from watching any or all 181 channels.

Press the M

E N U b u t t o n

To CHANNELSUMMARY

To operate

C H NO. S C A N

0 2

0 3

0 4

0 5

0 6

ü

ü

ü

ü

C H NO. SCAN

07

ü

08

09

10

ü

11

ü

The Channel Summary screen (above) will now be displayed with the channels set to scan marked with an "

ü

". You can delete channels from the scan by removing the "

ü

". If any channels were missed during Auto Tuner Setup and you wish to add them, you may by placing an "

ü

" next to the channel number.

To the SCAN column

To include or delete from scan

E

XIT when finished

You can block access to a channel by activating the Channel Lock.

To CHANNEL S U M M A RY

To operate

To the Lock Column

Z

ERO to lock or unlock that channel

E

XIT when finished

Channel Guard Message

When a viewer attempts to watch a guarded channel, the following message appears:

THIS CHANNEL IS LOCKED BY

CHANNEL GUARD.

PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY

10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT.

NO. - - - -

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.

• Once a channel has been unlocked, it will remain unlocked until the television is turned off.

• See also “Set Lock Code”, page 33.

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V-Chip

Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables TVParental Guidelines (for United

States and Canada) and Movie (MPAA) Guideline controls. V-Chip technology allows you to program your TV to receive, or not to receive, programs based on content according to the guidelines.

Programs which exceed the ratings limits you set will be blocked. When a viewer attempts to watch a blocked channel, this message appears:

THIS PROGRAMMING EXCEEDS

YOUR RATING LIMITS.

PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY

10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT.

NO. - - - -

The channel will remain blocked until the correct lock code is entered (see page 33 for information on setting your lock code).

You can customize the V-Chip settings of your television to match your personal tastes. The V-Chip menu below is the starting point for your V-Chip settings

V-CHIP ON OFF

SET US TV RATINGS

SET MOVIE RATINGS

SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG

SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE

UNRATED VIEW BLOCK

FINISH

You can use US V-Chip settings (for programming broadcast from the United States), Canadian

V-Chip settings (for programming broadcast from Canada), and movie ratings. You may use any or all of the settings (US V-Chip, Canada V-Chip, Movie ratings). Descriptions for setting each of the three V-

Chip formats appear in the next seven pages along with descriptions of the rating categories.

To access the rating categories:

Press the M

ENU button

To V-CHIP

To operate (Lock icon will appear)

Press Z

ERO to access the V-Chip menu

To turn V-Chip ON or OFF (V-Chip must be turned ON for rating settings to operate)

To move to SET US TV RATINGS, SET MOVIE RATINGS, or SETCANADIAN RATINGS

(see following pages for descriptions of each item)

Special Note about Ratings

Some programs are not broadcast with a ratings signal. Therefore, even if you setup V-Chip ratings limits, these programs will not be blocked. Parents are cautioned to preview the contents of these programs or movies.

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V-Chip

US V-Chip Ratings

U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS

P rograms with the following ratings are appropriate for childre n .

❒

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.

P rograms 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 MAprograms may have extensive V, S, L, or D.

Viewing Guidelines

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

• V / F V is for VIOLENCE/FA N TA S Y VIOLENCE

• S stands for SEXUAL C O N T E N T

• L stands for strong LANGUAGE

• D stands for suggestive DIALOG

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V-Chip

Setting US V-Chip Ratings

Press the M

ENU button

To V-CHIP

To operate (Lock icon will appear)

Press Z

ERO to access the V-Chip menu

V-CHIP ON OFF

SET US TV RATINGS

SET MOVIE RATINGS

SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG

SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE

UNRATED VIEW BLOCK

FINISH

To turn V-Chip ON or OFF

To move to SET US TV RATINGS

To operate

Directions to set US V-Chip Ratings:

Line up the cursor in the column (TVPG, T V G, etc.) with the content row (V/FV, S, etc.) and press the o r to move the cursor to the correct location. Press or to turn the locking feature on or off. A n 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

To turn on the lock

To FINISH


• If you want to change the setup, move the cursor to the top column and change the lock icon to

“—” by pressing or again. You may then select individual categories to block.

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V-Chip

Setting ratings with the V-Chip button

To access Rating information about a certain program, press the V-C

HIP button while viewing that program. A display like this will appear:

PROGRAM IS RATED :

TV-PG - V

If you decide you want to block this category of viewing, press "0" while the above screen is visible, and all programs from that category will be blocked.

Example 1:

If you want to set your V-Chip settings to block all programming above TV PG:

Press Z

ERO when TV-PG is displayed

All Programming above TV PG will be blocked.

Example 2:

If you want to set your V-Chip settings to block all programming above a current setting such as

TV PG-V (with violence):

Press Z

ERO when TV-PG - V is displayed

All Programming above TV PG- V (with Violence) will be blocked.

• For Children's programming you can block TV-Y and Y7 programs by Pressing “0” when Y is displayed during a program. Programming for audiences other than children’s audiences will not be affected.

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V-Chip

Movie 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 MPA A ratings system. Other NRfilms 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 n u d i t y, 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

To operate (Lock icon appears)

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

To turn on the lock

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To the NC-17 Column

To turn on the lock

To FINISH



V-Chip

Canadian V-Chip Ratings

❒

E - Exempt.

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

❒

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 – General Audience.

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

To operate (Lock icon appears)

Press Z


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

To turn on the lock

To the 14+ Column

To turn on the lock

To FINISH


• For instructions on “Set Canadian Ratings FRE (in French)”, please see page 31 in the French side of this user’s guide.

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V-Chip

Unrated Programs

Notes About Unrated Programs:

Unrated programming refers to any programming which does not contain a rating signal.

Programming on television stations which do not broadcast rating signals will be placed in the

“Unrated Programming" category.

Examples of Unrated programs:

Emergency Bulletins

Locally Originated Programming

News

Political Programs

Public Service Announcements

Religious Programs

Sports

Weather

Some Commercials

• TV programs or movies that do not have rating signals will be blocked if the Unrated Category is set to BLOCK.

Directions to Block Unrated Programs:

You can block programs that are not rated.

Press the M

ENU button

To V-CHIP

To operate (The lock icon appears)

Press Z


To UNRATED

UNRATED VIEW BLOCK

To VIEW or BLOCK

Press E

XIT when done

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V-Chip

Set Lock Code

Channel Guard and V-Chip settings are protected by a four-digit Lock Code. Your TV comes pre-set with a Lock Code of "0000". You may change the code to any four-digit number you wish. To change the Lock Code, follow the steps below.

Press the M

E N U b u t t o n

To SET LOCK CODE

To operate

The lock icon appears

Press Z

ERO to access the Lock Code

LOCK CODE 0 0 0 0

FINISH

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

To FINISH


Your Lock Code is now set.

NOTES:

• After a power interruption you must reset the Lock Code.

• Write your Lock Code number down and keep it hidden from potential viewers.

• If you forget the Lock Code, a new code may be set using the steps listed above.

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Picture Settings

Tint

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

Press the M

E N U b u t t o n

To TINT

To increase the levels of green

To increase the levels of red

To move to the next setting

Color

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

Press the M

E N U b u t t o n

To COLOR

To make the colors more vivid

To make the colors more subdued


Picture

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

Press the M

E N U b u t t o n

To PICTURE

To increase the level of contrast

To decrease the level of contrast


Bright

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

Press the M

E N U b u t t o n

To BRIGHT

To lighten the picture

To darken the picture


Detail

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

Press the M

E N U b u t t o n

To DETAIL

To make the picture sharper (more detail)

To make the picture smoother (less detail)


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Picture Settings

Noise Muting

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

Press the M

E N U b u t t o n

To NOISE MUTING

To turn Noise Muting ON or OFF

• Noise Muting will not work during Auto Tuner Setup or when you operate Channel Summary.

Set Video Status

With Set Video Status, you can save your own set of picture quality adjustments as “Choice” and have access to them at the touch of a button.

Press the M

E N U b u t t o n

To SET VIDEO STATUS

To operate

TINT

COLOR

-----------|-------------

-----------|-------------

PICTURE

-----------|-------------

BRIGHT

-----------|-------------

DETAIL

-----------|-------------

SAVE AS CHOICE

To set the TINT levels

To move to the next option

Repeat these steps until all levels are set.

To SAVEAS CHOICE


• You must use SAVE AS CHOICE to exit the Set Video Status menu, otherwise your preferences will not be saved.

• You can access your “Choice” settings at any time by pressing the V

IDEO

S

TATUS button on the remote control.

NOTES:

The setting screen will disappear if you do not make any adjustments or move to the next setting in approximately three seconds. Any changes you have made to picture settings up to that point will be stored. You can exit the Picture Settings menu at any time by pressing the E

XIT button on the remote control.

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Sound Settings

Bass

You can increase or decrease the level of low-frequency sound in the T V ’s audio with the Bass adjustment.

Press the M

E N U b u t t o n

To BASS

To increase the bass

To decrease the bass


Treble

Use Treble to adjust the level of high-frequency sound in your T V ’s audio.

Press the M

E N U b u t t o n

To TREBLE

To increase the treble

To decrease the treble


Balance

Adjust the level of sound between the TV’s two speakers with the Balance setting.

Press the M

E N U b u t t o n

To BALANCE

To shift the balance towards the right speaker

To shift the balance towards the left speaker


MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound)

MTS technology allows several audio signals to be broadcast at once, giving you a choice in what you wish to hear with a TV program. In addition to mono or stereo sound, an MTSbroadcast may also include a Second Audio Program (SAP)

.

Press the M

E N U b u t t o n

To MTS

Select the mode

(The ON AIR arrow tells you if a broadcast is in Stereo and/or contains an SAP).

• Keep the TV in STEREO mode to get the best sound quality. The sound will work in STEREO mode even if a certain broadcast is in MONO sound only.

• Choose the MONO setting to reduce excessive noise on a certain channel or broadcast.

• Selecting SAP will allow you to hear an alternative soundtrack, if one is available.

NOTE:

You can leave the Sound Settings menu at any time by pressing the E

X I T button on the remote control.

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General Items

On/Off Timer

The On/Off timer lets you program your television to turn itself on or off. You can use it as an alarm to wake up, to help you remember important programs, or as a decoy when you're not home.

Press the M

E N U b u t t o n

To ON/OFF TIMER

To operate (begins with ON TIME)

To set the hour (AM/PM) you want the TVto turn on

To move to minutes

To set the minutes

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 OFFTIME and move to CHANNEL

To select channel

To move to MODE

Choose ONCE or EVERYDAY

To ON/OFFTIMER

Choose YES to accept the timer setting, choose NO if you don't wish to accept

To FINISH

To save settings

On/Off Timer Note for PIP (AV-27260, AV-32260 and AV-36260 only).

If the television is on when a timed event is about to start a Timer Preview window will appear. The

Timer Preview window will appear in the lower right corner of the screen seven seconds before the timer is programmed to begin. When the timer activates, the Preview picture will become the main picture.

NOTES:

• The On/Off time cannot be set to locked or guarded channels.

• 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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General Items

TV Speaker

If your TV is connected to a stereo system, you can turn off the T V speakers and listen to the audio through your stereo.

Press the M

E N U b u t t o n

To TV SPEAKER

TV SPEAKER ON OFF

To turn the TV's speakers ONor OFF

E

X I T when finished

• Before you turn the TV Speaker setting from OFF to ON, make sure that the T V volume level is low!

If the T V volume is set too high, the sound level will be extremely loud.

• After a power interruption, the T V Speaker settings will return to “ON”.

NOTE:

• External Speakers:

When using external speakers or amplifiers, shut off the TV Speakers

(see ‘TV Speaker’) above.

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General Items

Closed Caption

Many broadcasts now include an onscreen display of dialog called Closed Captions. Some broadcasts may also include displays of additional information in text form. Your television can access and display this information using the Closed Caption feature. To activate the Closed Caption feature, follow the steps below.

Press the M

E N U b u t t o n

To CLOSED CAPTION

To operate

MODE : CAPTION

CAPTION : CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4

TEXT : T1 T2 T3 T4

FINISH

To select CAPTION (for Closed Captions), TEXT (for text display), or OFF (for no display)

To move to CAPTION or TEXT

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

To accept that selection and move to FINISH


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.

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Button Functions

Menu

The M

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

E N U to activate the onscreen menu system.

• See individual topics (like “Sound Settings”) for specific information on using menus.

Exit and PIP Off

Press the E

XIT button to leave a menu screen. On the RM-C305 this button is also labeled “PIP

O

FF

”. Press E

XIT

/PIP O

FF to turn off the Picture-in-Picture function (please see page 44 for more information on the PIPfeature).

• PIP is available only on the AV-27260, AV-32260 and AV-36260.

Display

The Display screen shows the current status of timers and inputs.

Press the D

ISPLAY button

07

NOW 12:20 PM

SLEEP TIMER OFF

ON/OFF TIMER EVERYDAY

ON TIME 7:00 PM

OFF TIME 10:00 PM

The screen above shows the following information:

• The current channel or AV input (Channel 07)

• The current time (12:20 pm)

• Sleep Timer status/minutes remaining (The Sleep Timer is off)

• 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

-

Full screen shown above

Time

-

Shows the current time only

Channel

-

Shows the current channel

Off

-

Turns Display off

• You may also turn off the Display at any step by pressing E

XIT

.

NOTE:

• Please note that if the Clock, Sleep Timer or On/Off Timer are not set, the Display screen will show: "Clock Not Set", "Sleep Timer Off", and "On/Off Timer Off" respectively.

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Video Status

The V

IDEO

S

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

Standard

-

Resets the picture display to the factory settings.

Choice

-

Displays the setting levels you specified on the "Set Video Status" Menu (see page 35).

Theater

-

Gives a rich, film-like look to video.

Press the V

IDEO

S

TATUS button

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

T

IMER button

Sleep Timer Message

20 seconds before the automatic shutoff, this message will appear:

GOOD NIGHT!!

PUSH SLEEP TIMER BUTTON

TO EXTEND.

You then have 20 seconds to press the Sleep Timer button to delay the shutoff for another 15 minutes.

Hyper Surround

Creates a deep, three-dimensional sound effect by channeling the audio through the TV's front-firing speakers. Press the H

YPER

S

URROUND button to turn the effect on or off.

HYPER SURROUND ON OFF

Muting

The M

U T I N G button instantly turns the volume down completely when you press it.Press M

U T I N G and the volume level will instantly go to zero. To restore the volume to its previous level, press M

U T I N G a g a i n .

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100+ Button

Use the 100+ button to directly access channels above Channel 99. For example to move to channel 124, p r e s s100+, then 2 (two), then 4 (four).

Return+

The R

ETURN

+ button has two functions:

Return

-

Returns to the channel viewed just before the channel currently onscreen.

Return+

-

Lets you program a specific channel to return to while scanning through the channels using the CH+ and CH- buttons.

R

ETURN

+ 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

R

ETURN

+

You will return to your programmed channel.

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

E T U R N

+button for three seconds. The message

“RETURN CHANNELCANCELLED!” will appear.

• Return+ works only with the C

HANNEL

+/- buttons. Pressing any number key will cancel Return+.

• Return+ does not affect the PIP channel (AV-27260, AV-32260 and AV-36260 only).

Input

Selects the signal input source for the television: TV, for Antenna or Cable; Video 1, 2 or 3, for video devices like VCRs, DVD players, or camcorders.

I

N P U T

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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 V C R 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 19.

DVD Buttons

You can also use this remote control to operate the basic functions of your DVD player. These functions include: play, rewind, fast-forward, stop, still/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 20.

TV/CATV Switch

Use either the television’s own tuner or a cable box to select channels. Set this switch to TV to operate the television’s built-in tuner. Move the switch to CATV to operate a cable box.

• See page 18 for information on programming your remote for cable box operation.

VCR/DVD Switch

You can control a VCRor DVDplayer with the buttons on the lower part of the remote control. Use the

VCR/DVD selector switch to choose either VCRor DVD o p e r a t i o n .

• See pages 19 and 20 for information on programming your remote with VCR and DVD o p e r a t i n g c o d e s .

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Button Functions - PIP

P I P displays two separate pictures on screen. Your television has 2-Tuner PIP, meaning you can view pictures from two different channels simultaneously. Aspecial set of PIPcontrol buttons are located on the upper part of the remote control. Descriptions of each button appear on this page.

The PIP feature is ava i l a ble on modes AV- 2 7 2 6 0 , AV-32260 and AV-36260 only.

C a ble Box Note

The 2-Tuner PIPfunction may not operate when used with certain cable boxes. This is because while some models of cable boxes may receive up to 181 channels, they may only send the signal from one channel to your television (please also see diagram on page 11). For the PIPtuner to operate correctly, it must have access to all available channels. Since the television is receiving the signal of only one channel from the cable box, it is impossible for the 2-Tuner PIPto display a second, different channel.

Because there are many different models of cable boxes in use today, if you are having problems operating your PIP feature with your cable box, we recommend you contact your local cable company for connection advice.

On/Move

Turn PIP on by pressing the O

N

/M

OVE button.

(PIP) O

N

/M

OVE

07

02

E

XIT

/PIP O

FF to turn PIP off

Once PIP is turned on, you can move the PIP window to any of the TV’s main picture’s four corners with the O

N

/M

OVE button.

O

N

/M

OVE

• Each press of O

N

/M

OVE will shift the PIP window to a different corner.

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Button Functions - PIP

Freeze

Use the F

REEZE button to lock a single, still image onto the PIP window.

• If PIP is off when F

REEZE is pressed, a snapshot of the main screen is taken and placed in the

PIPwindow.

• If PIPis on when F

R E E Z E is pressed, the image in the window when the button was pressed is h e l d .

Swap

You can exchange the channel displayed on the main screen for the one shown in the PIP window by pressing S

WAP

.

Channel +/- for PIP

Like the main C

HANNEL

+/- buttons, C

HANNEL

+/- for PIP lets you scan through the channels in the

PIP window.

• Direct channel selection with the 10 key pad for PIPis not possible.

Source

You can select the signal source for the PIP window image.

• If the PIP does not have a signal, the window will be blue.

• If you connect a DVDto Video-2 the PIP window will be blue.

NOTES:

• The PIP window is 1/9 the size of the full screen.

• PIPwill not display blocked channels or programs. A blue screen will display instead.

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Troubleshooting

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Warranty

For Canadian model televisions, see separate sheets for Canadian Warranty information.

JVC COMPANYOF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below

ONLYTO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS

AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period shown below (the

“Warranty Period”) (PICTURE TUBE is covered for Two (2) years.)

Parts Labor

1 YEAR 1 YEAR

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES,THE DISTRICT

OF COLUMBIA AND COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.

WHAT WE WILL DO:

If this product is found to be defective within the warranty period,JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during regular business hours at JVC authorized service centers.

Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of this Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in

basis. Televisions with a screen size of 25 inches and larger may be covered on an in-home basis where such service is available.

WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:

To determine if in-home service is available in your area, either contact the selling dealer (retailer) or call 1-800-537-5722 to locate the nearest JVC authorized service center. Service locations can also be obtained from our website h t t p : / / w w w. j v c s e r v i c e . c o m. In-home service, if available, will require clear access to the Television by the service representatives. If in-home service is not available, carry in service will be provided.

If service is not locally available, box the product carefully, preferably in its original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location which will be given to you by the toll free number.

If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer

Relations Department.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:

1) Products which have been subject to abuse, accident,alteration,modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty installation,lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products,or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with,defaced or removed;

2) Initial installation,installation and removal from "built-in" entertainment centers and other mounting systems;

3) Operational adjustments covered in the Owner’s Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;

4) Damage that occurs in shipment,due to an act of God,and cosmetic damage;

5) Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;

6) Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;

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Warranty

7) Accessories;

8) Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from date of purchase.)

There are no express warranties except as listed above.

THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILTY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.

JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE,

OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES,WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUD-

ING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM

THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, ALL

EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIL-

ITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD

SET FORTH ABOVE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long the warranty lasts, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary state to state .

JVC COMPANYOF AMERICA

DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.

1700 Valley Road

Wayne, New Jersey 07470 h t t p : / / w w w. j v c s e r v i c e . c o m

REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPA R ATE WA R R A N T Y. THIS WARRANTY DOES

N OT APPLY FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WA R R A N T Y. PLEASE REFER

TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH

REFURBISHED PRODUCT.

For customer use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet.

Retain this information for future reference .

Model No.:

Purchase Date:

Serial No.:

Name Of Dealer:

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Authorized Service Centers

QUALITY SERVICE

HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER

TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722

http://www.jvc.com

Dear Customer,

In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, please read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repairs are necessary, or for the address nearest your location within the Continental United States, please call 1 (800) 537-5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit our website at

www.JVC.com.

Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.

Do not service the television yourself

Caution

To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs.

Accessories

To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you may contact your local JVC Dealer.

From the 48 Continental United States call toll free: 1 (800) 882-2345 or on the web at

www.JVC.com

For service in Canada

To locate your local JVC service center or dealer in Canada please call:

In Eastern Canada:

1 (416) 293-1311

In Western Canada:

1 (604) 270-1311

En Français (Montréal):

1 (514) 871-1311

Or visit us on the web at www.JVC.ca

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Search Codes

Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function:

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

2) Press the TV P

OWER and R

ETURN

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

3) Press TV P

OWER

, see if the CATV or Satellite box responds.

4) If there was a response, press R

ETURN

+. The operating codes are now set. If there was no response, repeat Step 3. If you repeat Step 3 a total of 52 times without a response, use the remote control which came with the equipment.

5) Press R

ETURN

+ to exit.

VCR Search Codes Function:

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

2) Press the VCR P

OWER and R

ETURN


3) Press VCR P

OWER

, see if the VCR responds.


ETURN

+. The operating codes are now set. If there was no response, repeat Step 3. If you repeat Step 3 a total of 80 times without a response, use the manufacturers remote control which came with the VCR.

5) Press R

ETURN

+ to exit.

DVD Player Search Codes Function:

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

2) Press the DVD P

OWER and R

ETURN


3) Press DVD P

OWER

, see if the DVDplayer responds.


ETURN

+. The operating codes are now set. If there was no response, repeat Step 3. If you repeat Step 3 a total of 30 times without a response, use the manufacturers remote control which came with the DVD player.

5) Press R

ETURN

+ to exit.

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Specifications

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA

Division of JVC Americas Corp.

1700 Valley Road

Wayne, New Jersey, 07470

JVC CANADA, INC.

21 Finchdene Square

Scarborough, Ontario

Canada, M1X 1A7

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