For models: AV-60D501 AV-50D501 PROJECTION TELEVISION USER'S GUIDE Illustration of AV-60D501 and RM-C889 IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER In the spaces below, enter the model and serial number for 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION:To reduce the risk of electric shock. Do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS CONNECTIONS Menu Functions (Continued) Connections Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Front Panel Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Rear Panel Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Cable or Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . 7 VCR Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Audio/Video Connections. . . . . . . . . . . 10 DVD Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Camcorder Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Audio/Video Settings AV Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connections CONNECTIONS CHECKLIST - READ ME FIRST The Connections Checklist section of this guide is a list of ideas to keep in mind while you setup your new TV. It is designed to help us not-so-technically-minded individuals make our connections properly. If you read this section and still can’t identify the plugs, connectors and components you have, please ask someone for help in making your connections. 1) Always refer to the connection instructions in the user’s guide for your components first.
Connections Shown below are illustrations of the Front and Rear panels of the D-Series Projection Televisions. Take a moment to look at the illustrations to familiarize yourself with their layout. The Front Panel controls will be used in the normal operation of your television, while the Rear Panel will be used to connect your television to your other audio/video equipment. Detailed connection information can be found on the next several pages.
Connections 7 Cable or Antenna Connections Before you can begin to watch your D-Series Projection television, you will need to connect it to an antenna or cable outlet. The next four diagrams should cover most typical antenna or cable connections. Use Diagram #1 to connect your television to an antenna with flat cable leads. Use Diagram #2 to connect your television to an antenna with a coaxial cable lead OR to a cable system that does not require you to use a cable box to receive any channels.
Connections 1) Connect the coaxial cable from the cable television outlet to the ANT-A input at the rear of the television. 2) Connect a coaxial cable from the CABLE LOOP OUT jack at the rear of the TV to the input jack on the cable box. 3) Connect a coaxial cable out from the Output jack on the cable box into the ANT-B jack at the rear of the television. 3 1) Connect the coaxial cable from the cable television outlet to the ANT-A input at the rear of the television.
Connections 9 VCR Connections Use the diagrams below to connect a VCR to your television. For an antenna or cable connection use Diagram #1. For stereo-sound connection of an Audio/Video device, use Diagram #2. 1) Connect the coaxial cable from the cable television outlet to the ANT-A input at the rear of the television. 2) Connect a coaxial cable from the CABLE LOOP OUT jack at the rear of the TV to the input jack on the back panel of the VCR.
Connections Audio/Video Connections - Stereo Systems Use Diagram #1 to connect an AV Receiver, use Diagram #2 to connect to a stereo audio system. 1) Connect a video cable from the Video Monitor Output jack on the back of the AV receiver to the Video Input 1 jack on the television’s rear jack panel, using a video plug cable. 2) Connect a video cable from the Video Monitor Output jack on the TV’s rear panel to the Video TV In jack at the back of the AV receiver.
Connections 11 Connecting a DVD Player 1) Connect the Component Video cables from the video output jacks at the back of the DVD player to the DVD input jacks at the back of the television. Make the connections in the following order: Y to Y, PR to PR, PB to PB. 2) Connect a set of audio cables from the Audio Output jacks at the back of the DVD player to the DVD Audio Input jacks located at the back of the television next to the Component Video Input Jacks.
Getting Started RM-C889 Changing the Batteries Be sure to use only size AA batteries. 1 Push the tab on the remote's battery cover and slide towards the bottom to remove it. 2 Insert two AA batteries (supplied), carefully noting the "+" and "-" markings on the batteries and on the remote control. To avoid a potential short circuit, insert the "-" end first. 3 When batteries are installed, slide the back cover into place (until it clicks into position).
Getting Started 13 POWER • Press the POWER button on the remote control or the front panel of the TV. The power lamp will glow green. • Make sure the TV/CATV switch on the remote is set to TV. Move the switch to CATV only if you plan to operate a cable box. On the CATV setting the remote will only operate the cable box functions. • To turn the power off, press the Power button again. The power lamp will turn off.
Remote Programming Setting the CATV & VCR Codes Cable Box / Satellite / VCR setup 1) Find the CATV/Satellite/VCR brand from the list of codes. 2) Slide the 2-way selector switch to “CATV” to program a Cable/Satellite box or to “TV” to program VCR. 3) Press the POWER (for Cable box or Satellite) or VCR POWER (for VCR) and QV buttons at the same time. 4) Enter the first 3-digit code number listed using the 10 key pad. 5) Press the QV button to enter the code.
Remote Programming 15 VCRs Adventura Aiko Aiwa Akai American High Asha Audiovox Beaumark Bell & Howell Broksonic Calix Canon Capehart Carver CCE Citizen Colt Craig Curtis Mathes Cybernex Daewoo Daytron Dynatech Electrohome Electrophonic Emerex Emerson Fisher Fuji Funai Garrard GE Go Video Goldstar Gradiente Grundig Harley Davidson Harmon/Kardon Harwood Headquarter HI-Q Hitachi Jensen JVC KEC Kenwood KLH Kodak Lloyd Lloyd’s Logik LXI Magnavox Magnin Marantz Marta Matsushita MEI Memorex MGA MGN Technology Mi
Using the Menu Using this Guide 2 Setup Menu 3 V-Chip Menu 4 Channel Info Menu 5 Advanced Features Menu 6 A/V Settings Menu 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 UP or DOWN arrow buttons on the remote control.
Setup Menu 17 Introduction Memorize Channels - Continued The Setup Menu is designed to help you get your television ready to watch right away. It is recommended that you complete all the items in the Setup Menu before you begin using your new TV.
Setup Menu Clock Time AV Connection Before you use any of your TV’s timer functions, you must first set the clock. The AV Connection Menu lets you set your Television up to work with the other pieces of your home entertainment system.
Setup Menu 19 AV Connection - Continued Language AV Receiver at Input 1 You can choose to view your onscreen menus in either English or Spanish. Use this option if you connect an AV Receiver’s video output to the TV’s Input 1. Set the option to YES to prevent a possible feedback loop which could damage your equipment. To activate To Set AV Receiver at Input 1 to Yes or No To save setting and exit field • See the chart at the bottom of the page for a list of connections and their proper AV settings.
V-Chip V-Chip U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables TV Parental Guideline 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 you set. Programs which exceed your ratings limits will be blocked from viewing. Programs with the following Ratings are appropriate for Children.
V-Chip 21 Directions to Set TV Ratings: 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.
V-Chip Movie Ratings In addition to ratings information about television programs, your TV can also block programming based on Movie Rating information. This is the rating system you will most often find on premium cable movie channels or on pay-per-view channels. Brief descriptions of each rating appear below. ❒ OFF. The V-Chip movie ratings filter is off. ❒ NC-17 – No One Under 17. These movies contain content which most parents would feel is too adult for their children to view.
V-Chip 23 Set V-Chip/Lock Time Lock By Time You have the option of setting the V-Chip ratings to work for only a portion of the day. You may also lock all of the television stations (regardless of V-Chip ratings) for a period of the day. If you would rather block ALL channels during a certain time period, use the Lock by Time option.
Channel Info Menu Channel Info Menu Selecting Names for Channels The Channel Info Menu lets you modify the list of channels Memorized by the Memorize Channels feature. The following options will let you add or delete channels from memory, add on-screen names to channels or inputs and select channels to include in your Super Quick View (SQV) list. To access the Channel Info Menu: You can add a name to any or all of the memorized channels. This name, such as the channels call-sign (i.e.
Channel Info Menu 25 Selecting Names for Inputs You may also give names to the devices connected to the TV’s inputs. There are 15 names available for the inputs, they are: VCR1;VCR2; DVD; LASER; SAT (for satellite); CABLE; CAM (for camcorder); GAME;VHS; S-VHS; DTV; WEB; MAIN; AUX;and SURV (for a surveillance or security camera).
Advanced Features Advanced Features Closed Captions - Continued The Advanced Features menu lets you adjust some of the other features of your television. The menu options are described in the following sections. To access the Advanced Menu: • You will have a choice of four closed caption channels (CC1 - CC4) and four text channels (Text1 - Text4). Closed Captions are usually found on channel CC, Text is usually found on channel Text1. The other channels are for future use.
Advanced Features Timer - Continued 27 Convergence - Continued Set Time To Convergence To the time field To Red Convergence (the following screen will appear) To set the time To save and move to the next option Use this procedure to input your Day, Input and Channel settings. When the Timer is set as you wish, move to the Timer field To ON/OFF To turn the timer ON or OFF If you turn this setting to ON, your Timer settings will go into effect.
Audio/Video Settings Adjusting the Audio and Video Settings You can further customize your television’s sound and picture by adjusting the audio and video settings. You have the ability to select one of five preset adjustment settings or make your own adjustments to a number of individual audio or video settings.
Audio/Video Settings 29 Audio Settings You have the option of making further adjustments to your television’s sound. These adjustments can be made at any time. The adjustments include individual areas of sound quality to stereo and surround sound effects. To change the Audio Settings, from the Audio/Video Settings Menu: To AUDIO SETTINGS Press ENTER To activate or, from your remote control, Press AUDIO An adjustment bar or option will appear onscreen.
Audio/Video Settings Video Settings You have the option of making further adjustments to your television’s video display qualities. These adjustments can be made at any time. The adjustments include individual areas of video quality to overall picture display effects. Video Settings - Continued SHARPNESS Lets you adjust the overall brightness of the screen image.
Button Functions 31 Remote Control Buttons MUTING A wide-range of television features and functions can be directly accessed with buttons located on your remote control. The following is a list of remote control buttons and how they work. The MUTING button automatically turns the television volume down to zero. SLEEP The Sleep Timer lets you program your television to automatically turn itself off after you fall asleep. SLEEP MUTING To restore the volume to its previous level, press MUTING again.
Button Functions 10 K EY PAD The buttons of the 10 Key Pad, let you directly access television channels. For example, to turn to channel 47: CHANNEL The Channel buttons let you scan through all the channels in your television’s memory one at a time. 4 (Four) 7 (Seven) Enter QUICK VIEW (QV) Instantly returns to the previous channel watched.
Button Functions - PIP/POP Picture-In-Picture (PIP) / Picture-Outside-Picture (POP) Your JVC D-Series projection television comes with 2-tuner PIP/POP. This means your TV can receive and display two separate video signals at once. The PIP/POP feature can be displayed in three ways: Picture-In-Picture (PIP) POP - Three Window Mode In the second POP mode, the television displays three smaller windows along the left side of the main television picture.
Button Functions - PIP/POP Working with PIP SOURCE You can change the size of the PIP window. You can select the signal source for the PIP window image. PIP SIZE ANT-A07 SOURCE PIP A 02 • If the PIP does not have a signal, the window will be blue. PIP Each press of the PIP SIZE button decreases the size of the window. You can select five different sizes of window from 1/5 to 1/9 the total screen size.
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Notes on Operation Important: Do Not leave stationary or letterboxed images on screen for extended periods of time. Displaying the same image frequently or for long periods of time can leave a subtle, but permanent ghost image on the screen. Stationary black bars, like letterboxing, can also leave a ghost image if used too frequently. To keep this from happening, make sure you mix the types of images shown.
Appendix 1- Screen Shield 37 The Screen Shield provides a layer of protection for your television screen. It has a subtle tint which enhances picture contrast. The screen shield comes installed on your D-Series projection television. You can remove the screen shield if you prefer. To Remove the Screen Shield: • To begin removal of the screen shield, remove the top molding clip with a small flat head screwdriver pressed into the opening at the upper corner of the television.
Appendix 2 - Bypassing the Parent Lock Cut along dotted line and file after reading. After you set the lock code, you will need it to: • view a locked program, • view a locked channel, • turn the lock on or off. If you forget your code, you can bypass it by using the remote control. To bypass the lock, press the QV and 9 buttons at the same time whenever the code is requested. Unlocking the TV this way is temporary. To change or permanently cancel the lock: 1) Turn on your TV.
Index 39 I A Adding and deleting channels . . . . . . . Adjustments p i c t u re. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advanced features menu . . . . . . . . . . Audio output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio/video memory settings. . . . . . . . Audio/video settings menu. . . . . . . . . AV receiver at Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 . . . . . . 30 29 26 19 28 28 . 19 B Back panel terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Buttons, remote control . . . . . . . . . . .
Index R Remote Control buttons. . . . . . . cable box codes. . . . installing batteries. . . VCR codes. . . . . . . Remote control operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 14 12 15 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S Screen Shield. . . . . . Setup menu. . . . . . . Sleep Timer. . . . . . . Special Features. . . . . Sound, adjusting. . . . . SQV (Super Quick View). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Limited Warranty For Canadian model televisions, see separate sheets for Warranty/Garantie and JVC Authorized Service Centers in Canada. JVC COMPANYOF AMERICAwarrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLYTO THE ORIGINALPURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIPfrom the date of original retail purchase for the period shown below (the “Warranty Period”) (PICTURE TUBE is covered for Two (2) years.
Authorized Service Centers 43 QUALITY SERVICE HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722 http://www.jvcservice.com Dear Customer; In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States, call 1-800-537-5722 for your authorized servicer.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA Division of JVC Americas Corp.