AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page i For models: AV-36360 AV-36330 AV-36320 AV-36S36 AV-36S33 AV-32360 AV-32330 AV-32320 AV-32S36 AV-32S33 COLORTELEVISION USER'SGUIDE Illustration of AV-32360 and RM-C254 I This web based PDF File for this instruction book is not an exact replica PLEASE NOTE I of the nstruct on book that Comes w th the TV. In the spaces below, enter the model and serial number of your television (located at the rear of the television cabinet).
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/_M Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/_M Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: Please read and retain for your safety. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This TV set has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this TV set, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/_M Page 4 7 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fail 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.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/_M Page 5 13 For added protection of the TV set during a lightning storm or when the TV set is to be left unattended for an extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to product due to lightning storms or power line surges. 14 A TV set and cart combination should be moved with care.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/_M Page 6 Table of Contents UNPACKING YOUR TV ..... TV Models and Remote Controls 7 ........ 8 Quick Setup Guide ....... 11 Connections 14 .......... Cable and VCR Connections ....... Connecting to a DVD Player ....... Connecting to an External Amplifier Connecting to a Camcorder Remote Control ......... Remote Programming ..... Onscreen Menus ........ Using the Guide ............. Onscreen Menu System ......... Plug In Menu ..............
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/_M Page 7 U npacki ng You r 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 t Remote Two AA Control Batteries A matching TV stand is also available (optional). Note: Your television and/or remote control may differ from the examples illustrated here.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/_M Page 8 TV Models and Remotes Guide -NOTE: Before you connect your tetevison to another device, please refer to the proper diagrams for your TV and remote, depending on the model that you have purchased. These will help assist you in understanding how to connect your television to another device, as well as use the remote to set up your televison. Rear Panel Diagrams _L_ ®_@.,..
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 -- ENG 10/2/_M Page 9 TV Models and Remotes Guide Front Panel Diagrams ! ©©© J MODELS: AV-36360, AV-36330, AV-36S36 and AV-36S33 m Mmu _ • O_SF_S - CNAmB_ p + - VOLU_ + ©©© MODEL: AV-36320 MEnU VlOEO MODELS: AUDR) L/MONO R CHANNEL+ II OFI_TE "4OLd+ _ 0=4_U_ POWER ON_M_ I_, AV-32360, AV-32330, AV-32S36 and AV-32S33 M_NU VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO R CHANNEL+ I VOLUME+ _ OPERATE _.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page i0 TV Models and Remotes Guide-- Remote Control RM=C255 Remote Control RM-C254 Remote Control RM=C205 MODELS: MODELS: MODELS: 10 AV-36330, AV-36S33_ AV-32330, AV-32S33 AV-36360, AV-36S36_ AV-32360, AV-32S36 AV_36320, AV-32320
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page ii I 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.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 12 I Step Two - Making Basic Connections Next you will need to connect your television to an antenna or cable system. The most basic antennaJcable connection is shown below. For more detailed connections, such as ones where a cable box is required, see pages 15 to 16. CABL WALL or ANIENNA OUI BCable/R F connector / Illustration of AV-32360 1) Connect an RF cable out from the wall outlet in to the RF input on the back of the TV.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 13 I Step Three-The Plug In Menu When you turn your television on for the first time the Plug In Menu will appear. This menu sets some of the basic settings for your television. A complete description of the Plug In Menu can be found starting on page 25. We recommend you complete the Piug 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.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 14 Connections Cable and VCR Connections There are three basic types of antenna or cable connections: • If you nave 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, olease refer to Diagram #2.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 15 Connections Cable and VCR Connections - Continued Diagram #2 CA!q E _/q_ [NNA OU_ Illustration of AV-32360 t) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RF Input 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 RF input on the back of the TV.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 16 Connections Cable and VCR Connections - Continued Diagram #3 B CABLE WALL o_ AN_ ENNA OUT TWO WAY SPtI_ER U VCR R °1 Illustration of AV-32360 t) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RF Input of the two-way splitter. 2) Connect an RF cable from the one of the RF Outputs on the splitter, in to the cable box RF input. 3) Connect an RF cable from the Cable Box Output, in to the VCR RF Input.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 17 Connections Connecting to a DVD player DVD Playe_ Bed BIue _ R L _ Green Illustration of AV-32360 t) Connect Green cable out from DVD player "Y_'Component Output, in to TV "VIDEO/'{' Component Input, 2) Connect Blue cable out from DVD player 'PB" Component Output, in to TV 'PB" Component Input. 3) Connect Red cable out from DVD Player "PR" Component Output, in to TV "PR" Component Input.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page iS Connections Connecting to an External Amplifier LSFTFF_rr FImITFR0_T __IPURER Illustration t) Connect the white audio cable from theTV's Audiolnputjack. 2) Connect the red audio cable from theTV's AudioInputjack.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 19 Remote Control Remote Control Basics • Before you can operate the remote control, you must first install the batteries (included). See "Changing the Batteries" at the bottom of this page for instructions. (For an illustration, please see page 11.) • Press the POWERbutton 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.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 20 Remote Programming Setting the CATV, VCR and DVD Codes player by using the instructions and codes listed below. If the equipment does not respond J to any of the codes listed below or to the code search function, use the remote contr0 SUpby the manufac!urer_ J plied You can programyour remote to operate your cable box, satellite receiver, VCR or DVD NOTE: The RM-C205 remote eontro can on y oporate JVC-brand dev ces.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 21 Remote Programming VCR codes The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on, power off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, pause, record, channel up, and channel down operation. t) Find the VCR brand from the list of codes shown below. 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to "TV" and the other 2-way selector switch to 'VCR". Press and hold down the DISPLAYbutton.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 22 Remote Programming DVD codes Available with remote control models RM-C254 and RM-C255 only. The remote control is programmed with DVD codes for power on, power off, play, stop, fast4orward, rewind, previous chapter, next chapter, tray open/close, and still/pause operation. t) 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".
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 23 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: AT Up and tons let • Move • Move • Move • Back • Scan 41• Left and right arrows mean press the VOLUME+or VOLUME-buttons to move left or right to: • Select a highlighted menu item • Select an item in a submenu Down arrows mean press the OH+ or OH- buttons.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 24 Onscreen Menus The Onscreen Menu System Your teIevision comes with JVC's Onscreen Menu System. The Onscreen Menus let you make adjustments to your television's operation simply and quickly. Examples of the Onscreen Menus are shown below and on the next page. Detailed explanations on using each menu follow later in this guide.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 25 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.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 26 Plug In Menu Auto Clock Set Before you use any of your TV's timer functions, you must first set the dock. 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 (_ AI,V Press MENU To SET CLOCK • • To operate • • To AUTO CLOCK/TIMERS> SET CLOCK ,RI MODE 4AUTO" TIME ZONE D. 8. T.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 27 Plug In Menu Manual Clock Set To set your clock manually (without using the XDS signal), choose MANUAL from the Set Clock menu and follow the steps below.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 28 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 MENUbutton AI.y To CHANNEL 41• To operate SUMMARY INITIAL CHANNEL SETUP> SUMMARY CHNO. |C_ 1 2 8 4 5 Q SELECT BY_ OPERATE BY[][] CHNO.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 29 V-Chip Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables TV Parental Guidelines (for United States and Canada) and Movie (MPAA) Guideline controls. V-Chip technology allows you to program your TV to receive, or not to receive, programs based oi! content according to the guidelines. Programs which exceed the ratings limits you set will be blocked.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 30 V-Chip 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.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 31 V-Chip Setting US V-Chip Ratings (_ AV Press the MENUbutton To V-CHIP To operate Press (Lock icon _ ZERO to access INITIAL V-CHIP appears) the V-Chip V-CHIP SET US TV RATINGS, SET MOVIE RATINGS, SET CANADIAN RATINGS SET CANADIAN RATINGS UNRATED FINISH BYD[] BY[]_ SELECT OPERATE menu SETUP> EXIT • • To turn V-Chip ON or OFF AV To move to SET US TV RATINGS • • To operate
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 32 V-Chip Setting ratings with the V-Chip button To access Rating information about a certain program, press the V-CHIPbutton while viewing that program.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 33 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 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 dren's programming, foreign G - General Audience. may contain all types of programming programs, or adult material.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 34 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.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 35 V-Chip Unrated Programs Notes About Unrated Programs Unrated programmingrefers 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.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 36 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.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 37 Picture Settings Tint Tint allows you to adjust the levels of red and green in your TV picture, 1_ Press the MENUbutton AV To TINT I_ To increase the levels of green • To increase the levels of red AV To move to the next setting Color The color function lets you make all the colors in the TV picture appear either more vivid or subtle.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 38 Picture Settings Noise Muting This feature inserts a blank blue screen over channels which are not broadcasting weak to be received clearly. I_ Press the MENUbutton AV To NOISE MUTING 41• To turn Noise Muting ON or OFF • Noise Muting will not work during Auto Tuner Setup or when you operate Channel Summary.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 39 Sound Settings Bass You can increase or decrease the level of low-frequency adjustment. sound in the TV's audio with the Bass Press the MENUbutton AV TO BASS TO increase the bass 41 AV To decrease the bass To move to the next setting Treble Use Treble to adjust the level of high-frequency I_ Press the MENUbutton AV To TREBLE • To increase the treble 41 To decrease the treble AV sound in your TV's audio.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 40 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.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 41 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.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 42 General Items Auto Shut Off This function automatically is on. shuts off your TV when there is no signal from the channel the TV (_D Press the MENUbutton A.V To AUTO SHUT OFF _11_ To turn ON or OFF (_ EXITwhen finished • If the channel that you have on does not recieve a signal for more than one minute, the blinking text "NOT REClEVING A SlGNAU' appears on the screen.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 43 Button Functions Menu The MENUbutton allOWSyou to access JVC's onscreen menu system. Press MENUto activate the onscreen menu system. • See individual topics (like "Sound Settings) for specific information on using menus. Exit and PiP Off Press the EXIT button to leave a menu screen. On the RM-C254 this button is also labeled 'PIP OFF".
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 44 Button Functions Video Status The V_DEOSTATUSbutton gives you a choice of three TV picture display settings, including a display of your own preferences. Standard - Resets the picture display to the factory settings, Dynamic - Heightens contrast Sports - When you watch a sports program (_ Press the WDEOSTATUSbutton _.STANDARD-_ DYNAMIC-_ SPORTS _j Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer can turn the TV off for you after you fall asleep.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 45 Button Functions 100+ Button Use the 100+ button to directly access channels above Channel 99. For example to move to channel 124, presst 00+, 2 (two), 4 (four). Return+ The RETURN+button has two functions: Return - Returns to the channel viewed just before the channel currently onscreen. Return+ - Lets you program a specific channel to return to while scanning through the channels using the CH+ and CH- buttons.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 46 Button Functions VCR Buttons You can use this remote control to operate the basic functions of your VCR. These functions include: play, record, rewind, fast-forward, stop, pause, channel scan, TV/VCR, power on, and power off. Move the selector switch to VCR to operate. • The remote is preset with the code 000 to control JVC-brand VCR's. For any other manufacturer's brand VGR, please see the code chart and instructions on page 21.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 47 Button Functions- PIP PIP displays two separate pictures on screen. Your television has 2-Tuner PIP, meaning you can view pictures from two different channels simultaneously. A special set of PIP control buttons are located on the upper part of the remote control Descriptions of each button appear on this page. The PiP feature is available on AV-36360, AV-36S36, AV-32360 and AV-32S36 models only.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 Button Functions PM Page 48 - PIP Freeze Use the FREEZEbutton to lock a single, still image onto the PiP window. • If PIP is off when FREEZEis pressed, a snapshot of the main screen is taken and placed in the PIP window. • If PIP is on when FREEZEiS pressed, the image in the window when the button was pressed is held, Swap Youcan exchange the channel displayed on the main screen for the one shown in the PIP window by pressing SWAP.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 49 Troubleshooting 111¶ The_ is no power There is no p ctule or sound • See ifthe powel coi_ became unplugged • Check fora blown fuse ol circuit bteakel ol a power outage * The antenna could be disconnected * The input mode could be set impropefly_ See page 45 • The tuner (Auto Tuner Setup} could be set [mproperl_ See page 25 • The TV station may be having difficulties Check to see if other stations are working Remote controE is not operating
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 50 Warranty F0r Canadian model televisions, see the separate sheet for Canadian Warranty information. JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period shown below (the "Warranty Period") (PICTURE TUBE is covered for Two (2) years.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 51 Warranty 7) Accessories; 8) Batteries (except purchase.) that Rechargeable There are no express warranties Batteries are covered for 90 days from date of except as listed above. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MEBCHANTABILTY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG Authorized 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 52 Service Centers OOAL,T JVL" SERV,OE HOW TO LOCATE TOLL YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722 http://www.jvc,com Dear Customer, In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, please read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repairs are necessary, please call 1 (800) 837-8722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit our website at www.JVC.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 53 Search Codes NOTE: Except for AV-36320 and AV-32320 Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function: t) 2) 3) 4) Slide the first 2-Way Mode Selector switch to CATV. Press the TV POWERand RETURN+buttons. Hold for at least three seconds and release. Press TV POWER,see if the CATV or Satellite box responds. If there was a response, press RETURN+.The operating codes are now set. If there was no response, repeat Step 3.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 54 Specifications MODEL . AV-32330 AV-32S33 AV+32320 AV-32360 AV-32S36 AV-36330 AV-36S33 AV-36320 BTSC System AV-36360 AV-36S36 Reception Format NTSC, Reception Range VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69 Sub Mid+ Mid, Super, Hyper and Ultra bands (181 channel frequency synthesizer system) Rower Source (Multi-Channel Sound) AC 120V.
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 _19 PM Page 55 Note 55
AV 32/36S33/36/320/330/360 ENG 10/2/02 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA Division of JVC Americas Corp. 1700 Valley Road Wayne, New Jersey, 07470 _19 PM JVI Page 56 JVC CANADA, INC.