Color Television Users Guide For Models: AV-27D304 AV-27D104 AV-20D304 AV-32430 AV-32432 AV-27430 AV-27432 Illustration of AV-27D304 and RM-C1253G Important Note: In the spaces below, enter the model and serial number of your television (located at the rear of the television cabinet). Staple your sales receipt or invoice to the inside cover of this guide. Keep this user's guide in a convenient place for future reference. Keep the carton and original packaging for future use.
Important Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL 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.
CAUTION ON REPLACABLE LITHIUM BATTERY The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100ºC or incinerate. Replace battery with CR2032 Panasonic (Matsushita Electric) or Maxell is recommended. Danger of explosion or risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced. • Dispose of used battery promptly. • Keep away from children. • Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
7 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC) 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. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the TV set and cart combination to overturn.
Table of Contents Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Button Functions . . . . . . . 41 Unpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 TV Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 TV Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 The Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connecting Your Devices . . . . . . . 13 Interactive Plug In Menu . . . . . . . . 17 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . Channel +/– . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quick Setup Unpacking Your TV Thank you for your purchase of a JVC Color Television. Before you begin setting up your new television, please check to make sure you have all of the following items. In addition to this guide, your television box should include: 1 Television 1 Remote Control Two AA Batteries or CR2032 Note: Your television and/or remote control may differ from the examples illustrated here.
Quick Setup TV Models NOTE: Before you connect your television to another device, please refer to the proper diagrams for your specific TV and remote. 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 television.
Quick Setup TV Models Front Panel Diagrams MODEL: AV-27D304 MODEL: AV-27D104 MODEL: AV-20D304 MODELS: AV-27430 and AV-27432 MODELS: AV-32430 and AV-32432 9 FE2,GE2 English OK 9 2/18/03, 1:40 PM
Quick Setup RM-C1255G MODEL: AV-27D104 TV Remote Controls RM-C1254G MODEL: AV-20D304 • For information on remote control buttons, see pages 41 - 46.
Quick Setup TV Remote Controls RM-C1253G RM-C203 MODEL: AV-27D304 MODELS: AV-32430 AV-32432 AV-27430 AV-27432 • For information on remote control buttons, see pages 41 - 46.
Quick Setup Getting Started Getting Started These quick setup pages will provide you, in three easy steps, with the basic information you need to begin using your new television right away. If you have questions, or for more detailed information on any of these steps, please consult other sections of this manual. Step 1 – The Remote Control Before you can operate your remote control, you first need to install the batteries (included).
Quick Setup Connections Basic Operation Turn the television on and off by pressing the POWER button at the top right corner of the remote. If this is the first time you are turning on the TV, the interactive plug-in menu appears. • Make sure the TV/CATV switch is set to TV. Move the switch to CATV only if you need to operate a cable box. (Except RM-C203) • Slide the VCR/DVD selector switch to VCR to control a VCR. Slide to DVD to control a DVD player.
Quick Setup Connections Diagram #1 Illustration of AV-32430 Note: • If you do not have a cable box, connect the cable wire from the wall outlet into the back of the TV. Diagram #2 Illustration of AV-32430 Notes: • 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. • Use the S-Video connection if possible for superior picture quality. • Your VCR must be turned on to view premium cable channels.
Quick Setup Connections Notes: • Green, blue and red are the most common colors for DVD cables. Some models may vary colors. Please consult the user’s manual for your DVD player for more information. • Be careful not to confuse the red DVD cable with the red audio cable. It is best to complete one set of connections (DVD or audio output) before starting the other to avoid accidentally switching the cables. • Progressive DVD players (players with an output scan of 31.
Quick Setup Connections Connecting to a Camcorder You may connect a camcorder, game console or other equipment to your television by using the front input jacks. You can also connect these using the television’s rear input jacks, using the same instructions. Illustration of AV-32430 1) Connect a yellow composite cable from the camcorder VIDEO OUT, into the VIDEO IN on the front of the TV. 2) Connect a white composite cable from the camcorder LEFT AUDIO OUT, into the LEFT AUDIO IN on the front of the TV.
Quick Setup Plug-In Menu Step 3 – The Interactive Plug In Menu The interactive plug-in menu appears only for AV-20D304 and AV-27D304. If you television is one of the other models, we recommend you to complete the auto tuner setup to begin watching your TV right away. See page 26. When you turn your television on for the first time the interactive plug-in menu will appear.
Quick Setup Plug-In Menu Auto Clock Set Before you use any of your TV’s timer functions, you must first set the clock. You may precisely set your clock using the XDS time signal broadcast by most public broadcasting stations. If you do not have this in your area, you will have to set the clock manually. See manual clock set below.
Quick Setup Plug-In Menu Auto Tuner Setup In auto tuner setup, the TV automatically scans through all available channels, memorizing the active ones and skipping over blank ones or channels with weak signals. This means when you scan (using the CHANNEL +/– buttons) you will receive only clear, active channels. √® † To choose CABLE or AIR (or SKIP when you skip Auto Tuner Setup) To START Programming will take approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
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. Note: The RM-C203 remote can only operate JVC-brand devices.
Remote Programming VCR Codes The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on/off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, pause, record, channel up/down operation. 1) Find the VCR brand from the list of codes shown below. 2) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV” and the other 2-way selector switch to “VCR”. 3) Press and hold down the DISPLAY button, then enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad. 4) Release the DISPLAY button, and confirm the operation of the VCR.
Remote Programming DVD Codes The remote control is programmed with DVD codes for power on/off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, previous/next chapter, tray open/close, and still/pause operation. 1) Find the DVD player brand from the list of codes shown below. 2) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV” and the other 2-way selector switch to “DVD”. 3) Press and hold down the DISPLAY button, then enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad.
Remote Programming Search Codes Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function 1) 2) 3) 4) Slide the first 2-Way Mode Selector switch to CATV. Press the POWER and RETURN+ buttons. Hold for at least three seconds and release. Press the POWER button on the remote, and see if the cable or satellite box responds. If there was a response, press RETURN+. The codes are now set. If there was no response, repeat Step 3.
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: π† Up and Down arrows mean press the CH+ or CH– buttons.
Onscreen Menus The Onscreen Menu System Your television comes with JVC’s onscreen menu system. The onscreen menus let you make adjustments to your television’s operation simply and quickly. Examples of the Onscreen Menus are shown below. Detailed explanations on using each menu follow later in this guide. For information about the interactive plug-in Menu, see pages 17 - 19.
Initial Setup Auto Tuner Setup The auto tuner setup function is described on page 19 as the interactive plug-in menu. If you need to run the auto tuner setup again, follow the steps below. Press the MENU button π† To AUTO TUNER SETUP √® √® To operate † To move to START √® To start Auto Tuner Setup To choose CABLE or AIR Programming will take approximately 1 to 2 minutes. The auto tuner is finished when the message PROGRAMMING OVER! appears onscreen.
Initial Setup Channel Guard Message When a viewer attempts to watch a guarded channel, the following message appears: To watch a channel that you have locked, enter the Lock Code using the 10 key pad. If the wrong code is entered, the message “INVALID LOCK CODE!” will flash on the screen. The channel cannot be accessed until the correct code is entered. Notes: • Once a channel has been unlocked, it will remain unlocked until the television is turned off. • See also “Set Lock Code”, page 33.
Initial Setup 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.
Initial Setup US V-Chip Ratings U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS Programs with the following ratings are appropriate for children. TV Y is Appropriate for All Children Programs are created for very young viewers and should be suitable for all ages, including children ages 2 - 6. TV Y7 is for Older Children Most parents would find such programs suitable for children 7 and above. These programs may contain some mild fantasy violence or comedic violence, which children should be able to discern from reality.
Initial Setup Setting US V-Chip Ratings Press the MENU button π† √® To V-CHIP To operate (lock icon appears) Press ZERO to access the V-Chip menu √® π† √® 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 (TV PG, TV G, etc.) with the content row (V/FV, S, etc.) and press the π or † to move the cursor to the correct location. Press √ or ® to turn the locking feature on or off.
Initial Setup Movies Ratings NR – Not Rated This is a film which has no rating. In many cases these films were imported from countries which do not use the MPAA ratings system. Other NR films may be from amateur producers who didn’t intend to have their film widely released. NR (Not Rated) Programming may contain all types of programming including children’s programming, foreign programs, or adult material.
Initial Setup 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.
Initial Setup 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.
Initial Setup Language The language function is described on page 17 as the interactive plug-in menu. If you need to choose the language again, follow the steps below. Press the MENU button π† √® To LANGUAGE To choose a language: ENG. (English), FRAN. (French) or ESP. (Spanish) Press the EXIT button when finished 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.
Initial Setup Front Panel Lock This allows you to lock the keys on the front of the TV, so that a child may not accidentally change your viewing preferences. Press the MENU button π† √® To FRONT PANEL LOCK To turn ON or OFF Press the EXIT button when finished You can turn off this feature in the following ways: • Unplug the power cord, and plug it back in. Do this if your batteries die, or you lose your remote control. • Use the remote control.
Picture Adjust Picture Settings These settings allow you to change and adjust the way the picture appears on your television. TINT Tint allows you to adjust the levels of red and green in your TV picture. COLOR The color function lets you make all the colors in the TV picture appear either more vivid or subtle. PICTURE Picture allows you to adjust the levels of black and white on the TV screen, giving you a darker or brighter picture overall.
Picture Adjust Color Temperature You can decide how strong or dull the colors appear on the TV screen. Press the MENU button π† √® √® To COLOR TEMPERATURE To enter To set LOW or HIGH Press the EXIT button when finished • For models AV-27D304 and AV-20D304 only. Note: If you press the 0 button, you can reset the color temperature to “LOW”. Noise Muting This feature inserts a blank blue screen over channels which are not broadcasting or are too weak to be received clearly.
Sound Adjust Sound Settings These settings allow you to change and adjust the way the picture appears on your television. BASS – You can increase or decrease the level of low-frequency sound in the TV’s audio with the bass adjustment. TREBLE – Use treble to adjust the level of high-frequency sound in your TV’s audio. BALANCE – Adjust the level of sound between the TV’s left and right speakers with the balance setting.
Clock/Timers Set Clock The set clock function is described on page 18 as the interactive plug-in menu. You can choose to set the clock automatically, or manually. If you need to set the clock again, follow the steps below. Press the MENU button π† To SET CLOCK √® To operate When you set the clock automatically, choose AUTO by pressing the π† To TIME ZONE √® To select your time zone π† To D.S.T. (daylight savings time) √® To turn D.S.T. ON or OFF † To FINISH √® √ or ® arrows.
Clock/Timers On/Off Timer The on/off timer lets you program your television to turn itself on or off. You can use it as an alarm to wake up, to help you remember important programs, or as a decoy when you’re not home. Press the MENU button π† To ON/OFF TIMER √® √® To operate (begins with ON TIME) To set the hour (AM/PM) you want the TV to 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).
Button Functions Power Turns the TV on or off. Press the POWER button Number Buttons - 10Key Pad Use the number buttons on the remote control to move directly to a specific channel. For example, to move to channel 7: 0 (Zero) 7 (Seven) Channel +/– Use these buttons to move up or down all the available channels your TV is able to recieve. Volume +/– Use these buttons to raise or lower the TV’s volume level. 100+ Button Use the 100+ button to directly access channels above channel 99.
Button Functions 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. RETURN+ 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 CHANNEL+/– buttons.
Button Functions Display The display screen shows the current status of timers, inputs, and XDS ID.
Button Functions Sound RM-C1253G only The SOUND button give you a choice of two sound effects. Hyper Surround - Creates a deep, three-dimensional sound effect by channeling the audio through the TV’s front-firing speakers. BBE - BBE high definition audio adds natural, clear and extraordinary sound quality to any program. Press the SOUND button π† √® To select HYPER SURROUND or BBE To choose the setting Press the EXIT when finished Note: BBE is a registered trademark of BBE Sound, Inc. For U.S.
Button Functions TheaterPro D6500K RM-C1253G and RM-C1254G only The TheaterPro D6500K color temperature technology function makes sure that the video you watch is set to the standard color temperature, so that what you see is as true to what the film to video editors intended it to be. Press the THEATER PRO button Input Selects the signal input source for the television: TV (for Antenna or Cable) or Video-1, 2, or V2-Component or Video-3 for video devices like VCR’s, DVD players, or camcorders.
Button Functions VCR/DVD Slide Switch RM-C1253G, RM-C1254G, RM-C1255G only You can control a VCR or DVD player with the buttons on the lower part of the remote control. Move the slide switch to VCR or DVD to operate. Notes: • The remote is preset with the code 000 to control JVC-brand VCR’s. For any other manufacturer’s brand VCR, please see the code chart and instructions on page 21. • The remote is preset with the code 000 to control JVC-brand DVD players.
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Warranty For Canadian model televisions, see the separate sheet for Canadian Warranty information. JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period shown below (the “Warranty Period”) (PICTURE TUBE is covered for Two (2) years.
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.
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, 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.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice.
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