JVC 0305MKH-CR-MU User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTRUÇÕES

How to move the TV

When moving the TV, make sure that it is held by two people as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to trap your hands when putting the TV down.

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Thank you for buying this JVC colour television. To make sure you understand how to use your new TV, please read this manual thoroughly before you begin.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

• Operate only from the power source specified (AC 220 – 240 V, 50 Hz) on the unit.

• Avoid damaging the AC plug and power cord.

• When you are not using this unit for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet.

Distance recommendations

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

Failure to take the following precautions may result in damage to the TV or remote control.

DO NOT block the TV’s ventilation openings or holes.

(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

DO NOT place anything on top of the TV.

(such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.)

DO NOT allow objects or liquid into the cabinet openings.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the TV.

The surface of the TV screen is easily damaged. Be very careful with it when handling the TV. Should the TV screen become soiled, wipe it with a soft dry cloth. Never rub it hard. Never use any cleaner or detergent on it.

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

CONTENTS

Setting up your TV ...................................4

Connecting the aerial and VCR ................. 4

Connecting the power cord to the AC

outlet....................................................... 5

Putting the batteries into the Remote

control..................................................... 5

Initial settings ............................................. 5

T-V LINK FUNCTIONS .............................. 9

TV buttons and functions......................11

Turn the Main power on ........................... 11

Turn the TV on from standby mode ......... 11

Choose a TV channel .............................. 11

Adjust the volume .................................... 11

Remote control buttons and

functions..............................................12

Turn the TV on or off from standby mode

Choose a TV channel .............................. 12

Watch images from external devices....... 13

Adjust the volume .................................... 14

Displaying the current time ...................... 14

ZOOM function......................................... 15

HYPER SOUND function ......................... 16

Return to TV channel instantly................. 16

Operating a JVC brand VCR or DVD

player.................................................... 16

... 12

Teletext function ....................................17

Basic operation ........................................ 17

Using the List Mode ................................. 17

Hold.......................................................... 18

Sub-page ................................................. 18

Reveal...................................................... 18

Size .......................................................... 18

Index ........................................................ 18

Cancel...................................................... 19

Using the TV’s menu..............................20

Basic operation ........................................ 20

PICTURE menu ......................................21

PICTURE MODE...................................... 21

CONTRAST ............................................. 21

BRIGHT.................................................... 21

SHARP..................................................... 21

COLOUR.................................................. 21

HUE.......................................................... 21

COLOUR TEMP....................................... 21

FEATURES .............................................. 22

SOUND menu ......................................... 24

STEREO / I • II ......................................... 24

BASS........................................................ 24

TREBLE ................................................... 24

BALANCE ................................................ 24

HYPER SOUND....................................... 24

FEATURES menu................................... 25

SLEEP TIMER ......................................... 25

CHILD LOCK............................................ 25

BLUE BACK ............................................. 27

SET UP menu ......................................... 28

AUTO PROGRAM.................................... 28

EDIT/MANUAL ......................................... 28

LANGUAGE ............................................. 32

PICTURE TILT ......................................... 32

DECODER (EXT-2).................................. 33

EXT SETTING.......................................... 34

Additional preparation ..........................37

Connecting the external devices .............. 37

CH/CC numbers ..................................... 39

Troubleshooting ....................................41

Specifications ........................................44

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Setting up your TV

Caution

• Turn off all the equipment including the TV before connecting anything.

Connecting the aerial and VCR

• The connecting cables are not provided.

• For further details, refer to the manuals provided with the devices to be connected.

 If connecting a VCR, follow A →

B → C.

 If not connecting a VCR, follow 1.

To operate T-V LINK functions, a T-V LINK compatible VCR must be connected to the EXT-2 terminal on the TV. For details about T-V LINK functions, see “T-V LINK FUNCTIONS” on page 9.

• A video can be viewed from the VCR

without performing C. For details, refer to your VCR instruction manual.

• To connect additional external devices, please see “Additional preparation” on page 37.

• To connect speakers and amplifier, please see “Connecting Speakers/Amplifier” on page 38.

• When a decoder is connected to a T-V LINK compatible VCR, set the DECODER (EXT-2) function to ON. For details, see “DECODER (EXT-2)” on page 33. Otherwise, you will not be able to view scrambled channels.

 Rear Panel

EXT-1

75-ohm Coaxial

Cable

AUDIO OUT

EXT-3

75-ohm Coaxial

Cable

To Aerial

Input

To Aerial

Output

21-pin

SCART

Cable

VCR

Back of the TV

AV IN/OUT

Terminal

EXT-1

EXT-2

1 Aerial socket (4) 2 EXT-1 terminal (4, 34, 37) 3 EXT-2 terminal (4, 9, 34, 37) 4 EXT-3 terminal (34, 37) 5 AUDIO OUT terminal (38)

Aerial

XT-

Setting up your TV

Connecting the power cord to the AC outlet

Caution

• Operate only from the power source specified (AC 220 – 240 V, 50 Hz) on the unit.

Putting the batteries into the Remote control

Use two AA/R6 dry cell batteries. Insert the batteries from the - end, making sure the + and - polarities are correct.

• Follow the warnings printed on the batteries.

• Battery life is about six months to one year, depending on your frequency of use.

• The batteries we supply are only for setting up and testing your TV, please replace them as soon as necessary.

• If the remote control does not work properly, replace the batteries.

Initial settings

When the TV is first turned on, it enters the initial setting mode, and the JVC logo is displayed. Follow the instructions on the onscreen display to make the initial settings.

1 Press the Main power button on the

The Power lamp lights, and the JVC logo is displayed.

Main power

button

• The JVC logo does not appear when your TV has been turned on once. In this case, use the “LANGUAGE” and “AUTO PROGRAM” functions to make the initial settings. For details, see “SET UP menu” on page 28.

TV OK

Blue button

Power lamp

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Setting up your TV

2 Press the a button

The LANGUAGE menu appears.

LANGUAGE

TV OK

D0002(E) -EN

3 Press the 5 and 6 buttons to

choose ENGLISH. Then press the a button

English is set for the on-screen display description. The COUNTRY menu appears as a sub-menu of the AUTO PROGRAM function. There are two COUNTRY menus. Pressing the yellow button changes the COUNTRY menu as follows:

COUNTRY

TV OK

COUNTRY

TV OK

D0003 -EN

START

4 Press the 5 and 6 buttons to

choose the country where you are now located

5 Press the blue button to start the

AUTO PROGRAM function

The AUTO PROGRAM menu appears and received TV channels are automatically registered in the Programme numbers (PR).

• To cancel the AUTO PROGRAM function: Press the b button.

AUTO PROGRAM

10%

TV OK

D0004 -EN

CH 24

After the TV channels have been registered in the Programme numbers (PR), the EDIT menu appears

• You can proceed to edit the Programme numbers (PR) using the EDIT/MANUAL function. For details, see “EDIT/MANUAL” on page 28.

• If you do not need to use the EDIT/ MANUAL function, go to the next step.

EDIT

TV OK

D0038-EN

PR AV

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

BBC1

MOVE

CH/CC

INSERT DELETE

MANUAL

Setting up your TV

6 Press the a button to display the

T-V LINK menu

T-V LINK

DOWNLOAD TV RECORDING DEVICE

TV OK

D0005

EXIT

-EN

7 If you do not have a T-V LINK

compatible VCR connected:

Press the b button to exit the T-V LINK menu. The T-V LINK menu disappears.

If you have a T-V LINK compatible VCR connected to the EXT-2 terminal:

Follow the operating procedure “Downloading the data to VCR” on page 8 to transmit the Programme number (PR) data.

Now, the initial settings are complete, and you can watch the TV

• When your TV can detect the TV channel name from the TV channel broadcast signal, it automatically registers the TV channel name (ID) to the Programme number (PR) in which the TV channel has been registered.

• If a TV channel you want to view is not set to a Programme number (PR), manually set it using the MANUAL function. For details, see “EDIT/ MANUAL” on page 28.

• The TV channel is not registered in Programme number PR 0 (AV). When you want to register a TV channel to PR 0 (AV), manually set it using the MANUAL function. For details, see “EDIT/MANUAL” on page 28.

 ACI function

This TV has an ACI function which decodes the ACI (automatic Channel Installation) data. Using the ACI function allows all TV channels transmitted from the cable TV station to be properly registered quickly according to the data from the cable TV station.

Caution

• If your cable TV station broadcasts ACI data and if “ACI START/ACI SKIP” appears in the AUTO PROGRAM menu, the ACI function is enabled. In all other cases, it is disabled.

1 Press the 6 buttons to choose

ACI START. Then press the a button to start the ACI function

When you don’t want to use the ACI function:

Press the 6 buttons to choose ACI SKIP and then press the a button.

If the AUTO PROGRAM menu changes to another menu:

Depending on your cable TV station, there may be a broadcast selection menu set up by the cable TV station. Follow the menu indications and use the 5 and 6 buttons to operate the menu. After you have made the setting, press the a button.

If “ACI ERROR” is displayed in the AUTO PROGRAM menu:

“ACI ERROR” denotes that the ACI function is not working properly. Press the a button to start the ACI function again. If “ACI ERROR” still appears even after you have tried to start the ACI function several times, press the 3 button to start the AUTO PROGRAM function. It does not cause any problem because all the TV channels are registered to the Programme numbers (PR) by the AUTO PROGRAM function.

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Setting up your TV

2 When the settings are completed,

the EDIT menu is displayed. Return to the instructions that you were reading before, and continue the operation

When the “Initial settings” has been made:

Return to step 6 of “Initial settings” on page 5.

When the “AUTO PROGRAM” has been made:

Return to step 6 of “Initial settings” on page 5.

• If you have any questions about the items in the Broadcast Selection menu or how to operate the menu, please contact your cable TV station.

• When the cable TV broadcast reception is poor, the ACI function will not work properly.

• If there is an error in the ACI data itself, the TV channel cannot be registered properly. If this happens, turn the ACI function off (ACI SKIP) and use the AUTO PROGRAM function. Alternatively, use the EDIT/ MANUAL function to correct the Programme number (PR) setting.

 Downloading the data to VCR

You can transmit to the latest Programme numbers (PR) data to the VCR with the T-V LINK function.

Caution

• Only when the T-V LINK compatible VCR is connected to the EXT-2 terminal, this operation is enabled.

• Only when the T-V LINK menu is being displayed, this operation is enabled.

T-V LINK

DOWNLOAD TV RECORDING DEVICE

1 Turn on the VCR

2 Press the a button

The data transmission begins.

DOWNLOAD TV

TRANSFER. . . . .

D0037

-EN

RECORDING DEVICE

The T-V LINK menu disappears once the data transmission ends.

When the T-V LINK menu is changed over to another menu:

The menu operation at the TV side is completed and it is shifted to the menu operation at the VCR side. Refer to the VCR Instruction Manual and operate the VCR.

If “FEATURE NOT AVAILABLE” appears at the T-V LINK menu, ensure the following three items are correct; then press the a button to retry data transmission.

• Has the T-V LINK compatible VCR been connected to the EXT-2 terminal?

• Has the VCR power been turned on?

• Does the SCART cable that is connected to the EXT-2 terminal to TV LINK compatible VCR have all proper connections?

TV OK

D0005

EXIT

-EN

Setting up your TV

T-V LINK FUNCTIONS

When a T-V LINK compatible VCR is connected to the EXT-2 Terminal on the TV, it is easier to set up the VCR and to view videos. T-V LINK uses the following features:

To use T-V LINK functions:

A T-V LINK compatible VCR is necessary. The VCR must be connected to the EXT-2 terminal on the TV by a fully wired SCART cable.

A “T-V LINK compatible VCR” means a JVC VCR with the T-V LINK logo or a VCR with one of the following logos. However, these VCRs may support some or all of the features described below. For details, refer to your VCR instruction manual.

“Q-LINK” (a trademark of Panasonic Corporation) “Data Logic” (a trademark of Metz Corporation) “Easy Link” (a trademark of Phillips Corporation) “Megalogic” (a trademark of Grundig Corporation) “SMARTLINK” (a trademark of Sony Corporation)

 Pre-set Download

Download the registered data on the TV channels from the TV to the VCR. The Preset Download function automatically begins when the initial setting is complete or whenever the AUTO PROGRAM or EDIT/ MANUAL operations are performed.

• This function can be operated via VCR operation.

When “FEATURE NOT AVAILABLE” is displayed:

If “FEATURE NOT AVAILABLE” is displayed, the download was not performed correctly. Before trying to download again, ensure the following:

• The VCR power is turned on.

• The VCR is T-V LINK compatible.

• The VCR is connected to the EXT-2 terminal.

• The SCART cable is fully wired.

 Direct Rec

“What You See Is What You Record” You can record to VCR the images that you are currently viewing on TV by a simple operation. For details, read the manual for your VCR. Operate via the VCR. “VCR IS RECORDING” is displayed.

In the following conditions, the VCR will stop recording if the TV is turned off, if the TV channel or input is switched, or if the menu is displayed on the TV:

• When recording images from an external device connected to the TV.

• When recording a TV channel after it has been unscrambled on a decoder.

• When recording a TV channel by using the TV’s output because that TV channel cannot be properly received on the VCR’s tuner.

• When the VCR is not ready (for example, when there is no tape inserted), “NO RECORDING” is displayed.

• Operation via the TV is not possible.

• Generally, the VCR cannot record a TV channel that cannot be received properly by the VCR’s tuner, even though you can view that TV channel on the TV. However, some VCRs can record a TV channel by using the TV’s output if that channel can be viewed on the TV, even though the TV channel cannot be received properly by the VCR’s tuner. For details, refer to your VCR instruction manual.

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Setting up your TV

 TV Auto Power On/VCR Image

View

When the VCR starts playing, the TV automatically turns on and the images from EXT-2 terminal are displayed on the screen. When the VCR menu is operated, the TV automatically turns on and the images from EXT-2 terminal are displayed on the screen.

• This function does not operate if your TV’s main power is turned off. Set your TV’s main power to on (standby mode).

TV buttons and functions

Turn the Main power on

Press the Main power button on the TV.

The Power lamp lights red and your TV is in the standby mode.

To turn the Main power off:

Press the Main power button again. The Power lamp goes off.

Caution

• The main power button on the TV does not fully isolate the TV from the AC supply. If you are not going to use this TV for a long period of time, be sure to disconnect the AC plug from the AC socket.

Turn the TV on from standby mode

Press the P p buttons to turn the TV on from standby mode

When the TV is turned on, the power lamp

MONO

EXT-4

dims slightly.

Choose a TV channel

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MONO

EXT-4

Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.

1 Main power button (5, 11) 2 Power lamp (5, 11) 3 Remote control sensor 4 r (Volume) button (11) 5 P p buttons/ q buttons (11) 6 Headphone jack (mini jack) (37) 7 EXT-4 terminal (34, 37)

Press the P p buttons to choose a programme number (PR) or an EXT terminal

Adjust the volume

1 Press the r (Volume) button

The volume level indicator appears.

2 Press the q buttons while the

volume level indicator is displayed

Remote control buttons and functions

1 Muting button 2 Number buttons 3 c button 4 i (hyper sound) button 5 Information button

TV OK

.T/L

6 b button 7 5 buttons 8 # (standby) button 9 Colour buttons 0 a button

- 6 buttons

= VCR/DVD/Teletext control button ~ VCR P DVD switch g (text) button

Turn the TV on or off from standby mode

Press the # (standby) button to turn the TV on or off.

When the TV is turned on, the power lamp dims slightly.

• The power can be turned on by pressing

the b button, 6 buttons or Number buttons.

Choose a TV channel

 Use the number buttons:

Enter the programme number (PR) of the channel using the number buttons.

Example:

•PR 6 → press 6

• PR 12 → press 1 and 2

Remote control buttons and functions

 Use the 6 buttons:

Press the 6 buttons to choose the programme number (PR) you want.

 Use the PR LIST:

1 Press the h (Information) button to

display the PR LIST

Pressing the h (Information) button changes the display as follows:

PR LIST

PR ID AV

BBC1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

TV OK

D0011

-EN

2 Press the 5 and 6 buttons to

choose a Programme number (PR). Then press the a button

• For Programme numbers (PR) with the

CHILD LOCK function set, the n (CHILD LOCK) mark is displayed next to the Programme number (PR) in the PR LIST.

• Even if you try to choose a Programme number (PR) with the CHILD LOCK function set, the n (CHILD LOCK) mark will appear, and you cannot watch the TV channel. To watch the TV channel, see “CHILD LOCK” on page 25.

• If the picture is tilted, correct it. See “PICTURE TILT” on page 32.

12 : 00

No indication

Watch images from external devices

 Use the o button:

Press the o button to choose an EXT terminal.

TV mode EXT modes

Programme

numbers

PR 1 – PR 99

 Use the 6 buttons:

Press the 6 buttons to choose an EXT terminal.

 Use the PR LIST:

1 Press the h (Information) button to

display the PR LIST

2 Press the 5 and 6 buttons to

choose an EXT terminal. Then press the a button

• The EXT terminals are registered after the Programme number PR 99.

• You can choose a video input signal from the S-VIDEO signal (Y/C signal) and regular video signal (composite signal). For details, see “S-IN (SVIDEO input)” on page 34.

• If you do not have a clear picture or no colour appears, change the colour system manually. See “COLOUR SYSTEM” on page 22.

• If you choose an EXT terminal with no input signal, the EXT terminal number becomes fixed on the screen.

• This TV set has a function which can automatically change over the input according to a special signal output from an external device. (The EXT-4 terminal does not support it.)

EXT-1

EXT-4

EXT-2

EXT-3

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Remote control buttons and functions

To return to a TV channel:

Press the b button, the 6 buttons or the Number buttons.

To use the Programme number PR 0 (AV):

When the TV and VCR are connected only by the Aerial cable, choosing the Programme number PR 0 (AV) allows you to view images from the VCR. Set the VCR RF channel to the Programme number PR 0 (AV) manually. For details, see “EDIT/ MANUAL” on page 28. Pressing the o button changes the choice as follows:

TV mode

Programme

numbers

PR 1 – PR 99

PR 0

EXT modes

EXT-1

EXT-4

EXT-2

EXT-3

• The VCR RF channel is sent as the RF signal from the VCR.

• Also refer to your VCR instruction manual.

Displaying the current time

You can display the Current Time on the screen.

Press the h (Information) button to display the current time

Pressing the h (Information) button changes the display as follows:

PR LIST

PR ID AV

BBC1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

TV OK

D0011

-EN

• This TV uses teletext data to set the current time. If the TV has not received a TV channel that has teletext programmes since it was turned on, the time display is blank. To view the current time, choose a TV channel that has teletext programmes.

• When watching videos, an incorrect current time is sometimes displayed.

12 : 00

No indication

Adjust the volume

Press the 5 buttons to adjust the volume.

The Volume indicator appears and the volume changes as you press the q buttons.

 Muting the sound

Press the l (muting) button to turn off the sound.

Pressing the l (muting) button again restores the previous volume level.

Remote control buttons and functions

ZOOM function

You can change the screen size according to the picture aspect ratio. Choose the optimum one from the following ZOOM modes.

AUTO:

For any picture format except Normal Picture (4:3 Aspect Ratio), the picture will be automatically displayed in the optimum screen size. For Normal Picture (4:3 Aspect Ratio), the picture displayed in accordance with the ZOOM mode set on the 4:3 AUTO ASPECT menu. For details, see “4:3 AUTO ASPECT” on page 23.

• AUTO may not function properly with poor signal quality. In this case, choose an optimum ZOOM mode manually.

• This TV supports WSS (wide-screen signals). When broadcasts with WSS are received with the ZOOM mode set at AUTO, the most suitable ZOOM mode is automatically chosen according to the WSS received.

REGULAR:

Use to view a normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio) as its original size is.

PANORAMIC:

This mode stretches the left and right sides of a normal picture (4:3 Aspect Ratio) to fill the screen, without making the picture appear unnatural.

16:9 ZOOM:

This mode zooms up the Wide Picture (16:9 Aspect Ratio) to the full screen.

16:9 ZOOM SUBTITLE:

This mode zooms up the Wide Picture (16:9 Aspect Ratio) with subtitles to the full screen.

FULL:

This mode uniformly stretches the left and right sides of a normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio) to fill the wide TV screen.

Use for pictures with a 16:9 aspect ratio that have been squeezed into a normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio), you can restore their original dimensions.

 Choose the ZOOM mode

1 Press the c button to display

the ZOOM menu

ZOOM

AUTO REGULAR PANORAMIC 14:9 ZOOM 16:9 ZOOM 16:9 ZOOM SUBTITLE FULL

TV OK

D0009

-EN

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• The top and bottom of the picture are slightly cut off.

14:9 ZOOM:

This mode zooms up the Wide Picture (14:9 Aspect Ratio) to the upper and lower limits of the screen.

2 Press the 6 buttons to choose a

ZOOM mode. Then press the a button

The picture expands and the chosen ZOOM mode is displayed in about 5 seconds.

• The ZOOM mode may be automatically changed due to the control signal from an external device. When you want to return to the previous ZOOM mode, choose the ZOOM mode again.

Remote control buttons and functions

 Adjusting the visible area of the

picture

If subtitles or the top (or bottom) of the picture are cut off, adjust the visible area of the picture manually.

1 Press the c button

The ZOOM menu appears.

2 Press the a button to display the

ZOOM mode indication

Indicator is displayed.

16 : 9 ZOOM

D0010-EN

3 While it is displayed, press the 6

buttons to adjust the visible area vertically

• You cannot adjust the visible area in REGULAR or FULL mode.

The visible area adjustment is saved even after the TV channel is changed. However, it is cancelled if the following operations are performed.

• The power is turned off/on

• The ZOOM mode is changed

• The g (Text) button is pressed

• The TV is switched between TV mode and EXT mode

HYPER SOUND function

You can enjoy sounds with a wider ambience.

Press the / (HYPER SOUND) button to turn the HYPER SOUND function on or off

• The HYPER SOUND function does not work properly with mono sound.

• The HYPER SOUND function can be also turned on or off by using the SOUND menu. For details, see “HYPER SOUND” on page 24.

Return to TV channel instantly

You can return to a TV channel instantly.

Press the b button

The TV returns to the TV mode and a TV channel appears.

Operating a JVC brand VCR or DVD player

You can operate a JVC brand VCR or DVD player. Pressing the button having the same appearance as the original remote control button of a device makes the function work in the same way as the original remote control.

1 Set the VCR P DVD Switch to the

VCR or DVD position

VCR:

When you are operating the VCR, set the switch to the VCR position.

DVD:

When you are operating the DVD player, set the switch to the DVD position.

2 Press the VCR/DVD Control Button

to control your VCR or DVD player

• If your device is not made by JVC, these buttons cannot be used.

• Even if your device is made by JVC, some of these buttons or any one of the buttons may not work, depending on the device.

• You can use the p buttons to choose a TV channel. The VCR will receive or choose the chapter the DVD player plays back.

• Some DVD player models use the p buttons for both operating of Fast forward/backward functions and choosing the chapter. In this case, the 253 buttons do not work.

Teletext function

TV OK

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Basic operation

You can view three types of teletext broadcasts on the TV:

1 Choose a TV channel with a teletext

broadcast

2 Set the VCR P DVD switch to the

(Text) position

4 Choose a teletext page by pressing

the 6 buttons, Number buttons or Colour buttons

To return to the TV mode:

Press the b button or g (Text) button.

• If you have trouble receiving teletext broadcasts, consult your local dealer or the teletext station.

• No menu operations are possible when viewing a teletext programme.

• Language display depends on the country which was set on the COUNTRY menu. If characters on a Teletext programme do not appear properly, change the COUNTRY Setting to other country’s. To change the COUNTRY setting, perform steps 1 and 2 of the “AUTO PROGRAM” procedure on page 28 and then press the a button.

The last teletext page displayed is memorised. The last teletext page is cleared under following conditions.

• Turning the power off

• Changing the channel

• Switching the TV input

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3 Press g (Text) button to display

the teletext

Pressing g (Text) button changes the mode as follows:

TEXT

---

TEXT

---

TV mode Text mode

Using the List Mode

You can store the numbers of your favourite teletext pages in memory and call them up quickly using the colour buttons.

 To store the page numbers:

1 Press B button to engage the

List mode

The stored page numbers are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

2 Press a Colour button to choose a

position. Then press the Number buttons to enter the page number

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" # $

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Teletext function

3 Press and hold down A (Store)

button

The four page numbers blink white to indicate that they are stored in memory.

 To call up a stored page:

1 Press the B button to engage

the List mode

2 Press a colour button to which a

page has been assigned

To exit the List mode:

Press the B button again.

Hold

You can hold a teletext page on the screen for as long as you want, even while several other teletext pages are being received.

Press the C (Hold) button

Hold indication

To cancel the Hold function:

Press C (Hold) button again.

Reveal

Some teletext pages include hidden text (such as answers to a quiz). You can display the hidden text.

Each time you press the E (Reveal) button, text is hidden or revealed

Size

You can double the height of the teletext display.

Press the F (Size) button.

Index

You can return to the index page instantly.

Sub-page

Some teletext pages include sub-pages that are automatically displayed. You can hold any sub-page, or view it at any time.

1 Press the D (Sub-page) button to

operate the Sub-page function

2 Press the Number buttons to enter

a sub-page number

Example:

• 3rd sub-page → press 0, 0, 0 and 3.

To cancel the Sub-page function:

Press the D (Sub-page) button again.

Press G (Index) button

Returns to page 100 or a previously specified page.

Cancel

You can search for a teletext page while watching TV.

1 Press the Number button to enter a

page number, or press a Colour button

The TV searches for a teletext page.

2 Press H (Cancel) button

The TV programme appears. When the TV finds the teletext page, its page number appears in the upper left of the screen.

3 Press H (Cancel) button to return

to a teletext page when the page number is on the screen

• The TV mode cannot be resumed even

by pressing the H (Cancel) button. A TV programme is temporarily displayed instead of the teletext programme.

Teletext function

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Using the TV’s menu

This TV has a number of functions you can operate using menus. To fully utilize all your TV’s functions, you need to understand the basic menu operating techniques fully.

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Basic operation

1 Press the a button to display the

MENU (main menu)

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2 Press the 6 buttons to choose a

menu title, and press the a button

The menu appears.

To return to the previous menu:

Press the h (information) button.

To exit a menu instantly:

Press the b button.

4 Press the 5 buttons to choose

the setting of that function

• If you want to operate a function which appears only with its name, follow the descriptions of that function on the following pages.

• The display appearing at the bottom of a menu shows you a button on the remote control that you can use when you operate a chosen function.

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a button

5 Press the a button to complete

the setting

The menu disappears.

3 Press the 6 buttons to choose a

function

• For details of the functions in the menus, see the following pages.

PICTURE menu

PICTURE

PICTURE MODE CONTRAST BRIGHT SHARP COLOUR HUE COLOUR TEMP. FEATURES

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SOFT

NORMAL

RESET

• While the PICTURE menu is displayed, pressing the blue button will set the CONTRAST, BRIGHT, SHARP, COLOUR, HUE settings to their default settings.

PICTURE MODE

You can choose one of three PICTURE MODEs to adjust the picture settings automatically.

BRIGHT:

Heightens contrast and sharpness.

STANDARD:

Standardizes picture adjustment.

SOFT:

Softens contrast and sharpness.

CONTRAST

You can adjust the picture contrast.

2 :lower 3 : higher

BRIGHT

You can adjust the picture brightness.

2 : darker 3 : brighter

COLOUR

You can adjust the picture colour.

2 : lighter 3 :deeper

HUE

You can adjust the picture tint.

2 : reddish 3 :greenish

• You can change the HUE setting (picture hue) when the colour system is NTSC

3.58, NTSC 4.43. (See “Specifications” on page 44)

COLOUR TEMP.

You can select one of three COLOUR TEMP. modes (three tones of white) to adjust the white balance of the picture. Since white is the colour which is used as a reference for all the other colours, changing the COLOUR TEMP. mode affects the appearance of all the other colours on the screen.

COOL:

A bluish white. Using this mode when watching bright pictures allows you to enjoy a more vivid and bright picture.

NORMAL:

The normal white colour.

WARM:

A reddish white. Using this mode when watching films allows you to enjoy colours that are characteristic of films.

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SHARP

You can adjust the picture sharpness.

2 : softer 3 :sharper

PICTURE menu

FEATURES

Choose FEATURES and press the a or 3 button to display the sub-menu.

FEATURES

DIGITAL VNR COLOUR SYSTEM 4:3 AUTO ASPECT

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 DIGITAL VNR

The DIGITAL VNR function cuts down the amount of noise in the original picture. You can choose from the three DIGITAL VNR function settings of AUTO, MIN and MAX. The TV and external input may be given different DIGITAL VNR settings.

AUTO:

The TV will automatically adjust the level of the DIGITAL VNR effect to match the amount of noise in the picture, giving you the best possible picture.

• If you set the DIGITAL VNR effect too high it can make the picture less sharp. It is recommended to use the AUTO setting if you can.

MIN:

The level of the DIGITAL VNR effect is set to the minimum. If you set the DIGITAL VNR function to AUTO but feel that the sharpness of the original picture has not been reproduced fully, change the setting from AUTO to MIN.

• The MIN setting is not suitable for lowquality pictures which contain a lot of noise.

MAX:

The level of the DIGITAL VNR effect is set to the maximum. If you set the DIGITAL VNR function to AUTO but still notice some noise, change the setting from AUTO to MAX.

• The MAX setting is not suitable for highquality pictures which contain very little noise.

OFF:

The DIGITAL VNR function is turned off.

MIN

 COLOUR SYSTEM

The colour system is chosen automatically. However, if the picture is not clear or no colour appears, choose the colour system manually.

COLOUR SYSTEM

PAL

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1 Choose COLOUR SYSTEM then

press the a button

2 Press the 5 buttons to chose the

appropriate colour system. Then press the a button

PAL:

PAL system

SECAM:

SECAM system

NTSC 3.58:

NTSC 3.58 MHz system

NTSC 4.43:

NTSC 4.43 MHz system

AUTO:

This function detects a colour system from the input signal. Only when you are viewing a picture from Programme number PR 0 (AV), or EXT terminal, you can choose using the AUTO function.

• The AUTO function may not function properly if you have poor signal quality. If the picture is abnormal in the AUTO function, choose another colour system manually.

• When in the Programme numbers PR 0 (AV) to PR 99, you cannot choose NTSC

3.58 or NTSC 4.43.

 4:3 AUTO ASPECT

You can choose one of three ZOOM modes, REGULAR, PANORAMIC or 14:9 ZOOM, as the ZOOM mode for the normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio).

1 Choose 4:3 AUTO ASPECT then

press the a button

4:3 AUTO ASPECT

PANORAMIC REGULAR 14:9 ZOOM

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2 Press the 6 buttons to choose a

ZOOM mode. Then press the a button

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SOUND menu

SOUND

STEREO/ BASS TREBLE BALANCE HYPER SOUND

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STEREO / I • II

When you are viewing a bilingual broadcast programme, you can choose the sound from Bilingual I (Sub I) or Bilingual II (Sub II). When the stereo broadcasting is received poorly, you can change from stereo to mono sound so that you can hear the broadcast more clearly and easily.

s: Stereo sound

v : mono sound

t : Bilingual I (sub I) u : Bilingual II (sub II)

• The sound mode you can choose differs depending on the TV programme.

• This function does not work in the EXT modes. And this function does not appear in the SOUND menu.

BALANCE

You can adjust the volume balance between the left and right speaker.

2 : turn the left speaker’s volume level up. 3 : turn the right speaker’s volume level up.

HYPER SOUND

Mono sound is converted to simulated stereo for a more enjoyable audio experience.

ON:

This function is turned on.

OFF:

This function is turned off.

• The HYPER SOUND function does not work properly with mono sound.

• You can turn on or off the HYPER SOUND function with a single press. For details, see “HYPER SOUND function” on page 16.

BASS

You can adjust the low tone of the sound.

2 : weaker 3 : strong

TREBLE

You can adjust the high tone of the sound.

2 : weaker 3 : strong

FEATURES menu

FEATURES

SLEEP TIMER CHILD LOCK

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SLEEP TIMER

You can set the TV to automatically turn off after a specified period of time.

1 Choose SLEEP TIMER, then press

the a button

A Sub-menu of the SLEEP TIMER function appears.

SLEEP TIMER

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2 Press the 5 buttons to set the

period of time. Then press the a button

You can set the period of time a maximum of 120 minutes (2 hours) in 10 minute increments.

• One minute before the SLEEP TIMER function turns off the TV, “GOOD NIGHT!” appears.

• The SLEEP TIMER function cannot be used to turn off the TV’s main power.

• When the SLEEP TIMER function is on, you can display the Sub-menu of the SLEEP TIMER function again to confirm and/or change the remaining period of time of the SLEEP TIMER function. Press the a button to exit the menu after confirming and / or changing the remaining time.

To cancel the SLEEP TIMER function:

Press the 2 button to set a period of time to “OFF”.

CHILD LOCK

When there is a TV channel you wish your children not to watch, you can use the CHILD LOCK function to lock out the TV channel. Even when a child chooses a Programme number (PR) in which a locked TV channel has been registered, the screen will change to blue and displays n (CHILD LOCK) so the TV channel cannot be viewed. Unless you enter a pre-set ID number by a special operation, the lock cannot be released and the child cannot view the TV channel programmes.

 To set the CHILD LOCK function

1 Choose CHILD LOCK, then press

the o button

“SET ID NO.” (ID number setting screen) appears.

SET ID NO.

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2 Set the ID number to your liking

1 Press the 6 buttons to choose

a number.

2 Press the 5 buttons to move

the cursor.

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3 Press the a button

The Sub-menu of CHILD LOCK appears.

CHILD LOCK

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PR ID AV

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4 Press the 6 buttons to choose a

TV channel

Every time you press the 6 buttons, the Programme number (PR) changes, and the picture of the TV channel registered in the Programme number (PR) is displayed on the screen.

5 Press the blue button and set the

CHILD LOCK function. Then press the a button

n (CHILD LOCK) appears and the TV channel is locked.

To reset the CHILD LOCK function:

Press the blue button again. n (CHILD LOCK) disappears.

To disable easy resetting of the CHILD LOCK function, the menu disappears by choosing the CHILD LOCK function and pressing the a button as in the ordinary menu operation.

 To view a locked TV channel

1 Choose a Programme number (PR)

in which a TV channel locked with the Number buttons or PR LIST

The screen changes to blue and the n (CHILD LOCK) appears. You cannot view the TV channel.

2 Press the h (Information) button to

display “ID NO.” (ID NO. input screen).

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3 Press the Number buttons to enter

the ID number

The lock is temporarily released so you can view the TV channel.

If you have forgotten the ID number:

Perform step 1 of “To set the CHILD LOCK function”. After confirming the ID number, press the b button to exit the menu.

• Even if you reset the lock temporarily, it does not mean that the CHILD LOCK function set for the TV channel is cancelled. The next time anyone attempts to view the TV channel, it will be locked again.

• When you would like to cancel the CHILD LOCK function, you must perform the operation “To set the CHILD LOCK function” again.

• To disable easy choosing of a Programme number (PR) in which a locked TV channel has been registered, the Programme number (PR) has been set that it cannot be chosen by the 6 buttons or the operation buttons at the TV.

• To disable easy resetting of the lock, “ID NO.” (ID NO. input screen) is set so that it cannot appear unless you press the h (Information) button.

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BLUE BACK

You can set the TV to automatically change to a blue screen and mute the sound if the signal is weak or absent, or when there is no input from an external device.

ON:

This function is turned on.

OFF:

This function is turned off.

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SET UP menu

SET UP

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AUTO PROGRAM

You can automatically register the TV channels which can be received well at your residence in the TV’s Programme numbers (PR) by performing the following.

1 Choose AUTO PROGRAM. Then

press the a button

The COUNTRY menu appears as a submenu of the AUTO PROGRAM function. There are two COUNTRY menus. Pressing the yellow button changes the COUNTRY menu as follows:

COUNTRY

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2 Press the 5 and 6 buttons to

choose the country where you are now located

3 Perform steps 5, 6, and 7 of the

“Initial settings” (page 6)

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EDIT/MANUAL

The EDIT/MANUAL functions are divided into two types: editing of the current Programme numbers (PR) (EDIT functions) and manual registration of a TV channel you want to view to the Programme number (PR) (MANUAL function). The details about these functions are as follows:

Caution

• Using the MOVE, DELETE or INSERT function rewrites the current Programme numbers (PR) list. Resultingly, the Programme number (PR) of some of the TV channels will change.

• Using the MANUAL function for a TV channel for which the CHILD LOCK function has been set cancels the CHILD LOCK function for the TV channel.

• Using the MANUAL function for a TV channel for which the DECODER (EXT-2) function has been set to ON returns the setting of the DECODER (EXT-2) function for the TV channel to OFF.

• When a TV channel has already been registered in PR 99, using the INSERT function deletes the TV channel.

1 Choose EDIT/MANUAL, then press

the a button

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2 Follow the operation description of

a function you want to use and operate the function

MOVE:

This function changes a Programme number (PR) of a TV channel.

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ID:

This function registers a Channel name (ID) to a TV channel.

INSERT:

This function adds a new TV channel in the current Programme numbers (PR) list by using the CH/CC number.

• You cannot use the INSERT function if you do not know a Channel number of a TV channel. Use the MANUAL function to register a TV channel in the Programme number (PR).

DELETE:

This function deletes an unnecessary TV channel.

MANUAL:

This function manually registers a new TV channel in a Programme number (PR).

3 Press the a button to complete

the settings

The T-V LINK menu appears.

T-V LINK

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4 If you do not have a T-V LINK

compatible VCR connected:

Press the b button to exit the T-V LINK menu. The T-V LINK menu disappears and all the settings are completed.

If you have a T-V LINK compatible VCR connected to the EXT-2 terminal:

Follow the operating procedure “Downloading the data to VCR” on page 8 to transmit the Programme number (PR) data to the VCR.

• For Programme number PR 0, “AV” appears in the Programme numbers (PR) list.

•An EXT terminal number does not appear in the Programme numbers (PR) list.

• The CH/CC number is a number unique to the TV and corresponding to the Channel number of a TV channel. For the relationship of a Channel number and a CH/CC number, see “CH/CC numbers” on page 39.

 MOVE

1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a

TV channel

Every time you press the 6 buttons, the Programme number (PR) is changed over, and the picture of the TV channel registered in the Programme number (PR) appears on the screen.

2 Press the 3 button to start the

MOVE function

EDIT

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3 Press the 6 buttons to choose a

new Programme number (PR)

To cancel the MOVE function:

Press the h (Information) button.

4 Press the 2 button to change the

Programme number (PR) of a TV channel to a new Programme number (PR)

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