JVC 1204JGI-II-IM, LCT1785-001A-A, RM-C1258G User Manual

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Color Television Users Guide

For Models:

AV-20F476

AV-27F476

AV-32F476

Illustration of AV-32F476 and RM-C1258G

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.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

LCT1785-001A-A

1204JGI-II-IM

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.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TV SET TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO INSURE PERSONAL SAFETY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING THE USE OF THIS UNIT.

1.Operate only from the power source specified on the unit.

2.Avoid damaging the AC plug and power cord.

3.Avoid Improper installation and never position the unit where good ventilation is unattainable.

4.Do not allow objects or liquid into the cabinet openings.

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

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the warranty.

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

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

IMPORTANT RECYCLING INFORMATION

This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other components that contain lead. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities, or the Electronic Industries Alliance: http://www.eiae.org

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• As an “ENERGY STAR®” partner, JVC has determined that this product or product model meets the “ENERGY

STAR®” guidelines for energy efficiency.

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. Also follow all warnings and instructions marked on your TV set.

INSTALLATION

1 Your TV set is equipped with a polarized AC line plug (one blade of the

(POLARIZED-TYPE)

plug is wider than the other). This safety feature allows the plug to fit

 

into the power outlet only one way. Should you be unable to insert the

 

plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Should it still fail to fit,

 

contact your electrician.

 

2Operate the TV set only from a power source as indicated on the TV set or refer to the operating instructions for this information. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your TV set dealer or local power company. For battery operation, refer to the operating instructions.

3Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous, and so are frayed power cords and broken plugs. They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Call your service technician for replacement.

4Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV set where power cord is subject to traffic or abuse. This may result in a shock or fire hazard.

5Do not use this TV set near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near swimming pool, etc.

6If an outside antenna is connected to the TV set, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection requirements for the grounding electrode.

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7An 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.

 

ANTENNA

 

LEAD IN

 

WIRE

 

GROUND

 

CLAMP

 

ANTENNA

 

DISCHARGE UNIT

 

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

ELECTRICAL

 

SERVICE

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

EQUIPMENT

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

 

 

GROUND CLAMPS

 

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

 

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

(NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H)

 

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

8TV sets are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet to allow heat generated during operation to be released.

Therefore:

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

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

Never cover the openings with a cloth or other material.

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

9To avoid personal injury:

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

Use only a cart or stand recommended by the TV set manufacturer.

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

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

Use

10Caution children about dropping or pushing objects into the TV set through cabinet openings. Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can result in a fire or electrical shock.

11Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or an aerosol cleaner.

12Never add accessories to a TV set that has not been designed for this purpose. Such additions may result in a hazard.

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PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)

13For 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.

14A 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.

Service

15Unplug this TV set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

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

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

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

D.If the TV set does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV set to normal operation.

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

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

16Do not attempt to service this TV set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

17When replacement parts are required, have the service technician verify in writing that the replacement parts he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts. Use of manufacturer’s specified replacement parts can prevent fire, shock, or other hazards.

18Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV set, please ask the service technician to perform the safety check described in the manufacturer’s service literature.

19When a TV set reaches the end of its useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the TV set.

20Note to CATV system installer.

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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Table of Contents

Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Unpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 TV Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 TV Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

The Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting Your Devices . . . . . . . 11 Interactive Plug In Menu . . . . . . . . 15

Remote Programming . . . . . 18

Setting CATV, VCR and DVD Codes . . . 18

CATV or Satellite Codes . . . . . . . . 18 VCR Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 DVD Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Search Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Onscreen Menus . . . . . . . . 22

Using the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Onscreen Menu System . . . . . . . . . 23

Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . 24

Auto Tuner Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Channel Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Set Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Closed Caption . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Front Panel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Auto Shut Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

XDS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Video Input Label . . . . . . . . . . 34

Picture Adjust . . . . . . . . . 35

Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Adjust Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . 35

Color Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Noise Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

VSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Sound Adjust . . . . . . . . . 37

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Adjust Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . 37 MTS (Multi-channel Sound) . . . . . . . 37 Smart Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Clock Timers . . . . . . . . . . 38

Set Clock .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

On/Off Timer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

World Clock

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Button Functions . . . . . . . 41

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 100+ Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Channel +/– . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Volume +/– . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Return + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 C.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Video Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 TheaterPro D6500K . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

TV/CATV Slide Switch . . . . . . . . . . 46

VCR/DVD Slide Switch . . . . . . . . . 46 VCR Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 DVD Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Appendices . . . . . . . . . . 47

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Authorized Service Centers . . . . . . . 51

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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

 

TV CATV VCR DVD

POWER

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

DISPLAY

1

 

2

3

 

 

 

 

SLEEP TIMER

4

 

5

6

 

 

 

 

SOUND

7

 

8

9

 

 

 

 

VIDEO STATUS

100+

0

RETURN+

 

THEATER PRO ASPECT

 

 

 

MUTING

 

 

 

C.C.

 

 

CH +

 

 

 

VOL

 

 

 

VOL

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

CH –

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

EXIT

 

VCR CHANNEL

VCR/DVD

 

 

PREV NEXT

POWER TV/VCR

 

REW

PLAY

 

FF

 

REC

STOP

 

PAUSE

 

OPEN/CLOSE

 

 

STILL/PAUSE

RM-C1258G

TV

Two AA

Batteries

Alkaline AA

Alkaline AA

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

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

Coaxial Cables

Used to connect an external antenna or cable TV system to your

TV.

S-Video Cable

Used to make video connections with S-Video VCRs, Camcorders and DVD players.

Component Cables

Composite Cables

Audio Cables

Used to connect audio/ video devices like VCRs, DVD players, stereo amplifiers, game consoles, etc.

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

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JVC 1204JGI-II-IM, LCT1785-001A-A, RM-C1258G User Manual

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.

Rear Panel Diagrams

MODELS:

AV-32F476

AV-27F476

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

R L MONO

 

OVER

INPUT 1

 

 

INPUT 2

 

 

COMPONENT

 

 

VIDEO

R

L

Video/Y

 

AUDIO OUT

PB

 

 

 

 

PR

75Ω (VHF / UHF)

MODEL: AV-20F476

INPUT 1

 

 

INPUT 2

 

S-VIDEO

 

 

COMPONENT

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

OVER

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

VIDEO/Y

75Ω

 

 

(VHF/UHF)

 

 

 

 

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

L/MONO

L/MONO PB

 

L

 

 

 

 

R

 

R

PR

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

Front Panel Diagrams

INPUT 3

MENU

CHANNEL

VOLUME

VIDEO L MONO

AUDIO R

OPERATE

 

 

 

MODELS: AV-32F476, AV-27F476

INPUT 3

MENU

 

CHANNEL

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

OPERATE

VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R

MODEL: AV-20F476

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Quick Setup

TV Remote Control

 

 

TV CATV VCR DVD

POWER

INPUT

 

 

 

DISPLAY

1

2

3

 

SLEEP TIMER

4

5

6

 

SOUND

7

8

9

 

VIDEO STATUS 100+

0

RETURN+

THEATER PRO ASPECT

 

 

MUTING

 

 

C.C.

 

CH +

 

 

VOL

 

 

VOL

+

CH –

MENU

EXIT

VCR CHANNEL

VCR/DVD

PREV NEXT

POWER TV/VCR

REW PLAY FF

REC

STOP

PAUSE

OPEN/CLOSE STILL/PAUSE

RM-C1258G

TV

RM-C1258G

MODELS:

AV-20F476

AV-27F476

AV-32F476

• For information on remote control buttons, see pages 41 - 46.

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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).

Lift and pull the latch on the back of the remote control to open. Insert two batteries

(included) carefully noting the “+” and “–” markings, placing the “–” end in the unit first.

Snap the cover back into place.

When you change the batteries, try to complete the task within three minutes. If you take longer than three minutes, the remote control codes for your VCR, DVD, and/or cable box/satellite receiver may have to be reset. See pages 18 - 20.

Key Feature Buttons

The four key feature buttons at the center of the remote can be used for basic operation of the television.

The top and bottom buttons will scan forward and back through the available channels. To move rapidly through the channels using JVC’s Hyperscan feature, press and hold CH+ or CH–. The channels will zip by at a rate of five channels per second. The right and left buttons will turn the volume up or down. These buttons are also marked with four arrows and are used with JVC’s onscreen menu system. To use the onscreen menus, press the MENU button.

MUTING

C.C.

 

CH +

VOL

VOL

+

CH –

MENU

EXIT

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.

Slide the VCR/DVD selector switch to VCR to control a VCR. Slide to

DVD to control a DVD player. Please see pages 18 to 21 for instructions on programming your remote control to operate a cable box, VCR or DVD player.

POWER

TV CATV V

VCR DVD

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Quick Setup

Connections

 

 

Step 2 – Connecting Your Devices

Please follow the flow chart below to determine which connection setup is right for you. Then, refer to the appropriate diagrams to connect your television to other devices that you may have. After you are finished connecting your devices, plug the power cord into the nearest power outlet and turn on the TV.

A VCR is not necessary for operation of the television. If you follow these diagrams and the television does not work properly, contact your local cable operator.

To connect a DVD player, see Diagram #3. A DVD player is optional.

If you have a satellite television system, please refer to the satellite TV manual.

 

Do you use a Cable TV Box?

 

 

Yes

 

No

Do you have a VCR?

Do you have a VCR?

Yes

No

Yes

No

Diagram #2 Diagram #1

Diagram #3 Diagram #1

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Quick Setup

Connections

 

 

Diagram #1

Illustration of AV-32F476

TV Rear Panel

AUDIO

VIDEO S VIDEO

Cable or Antenna

R L MONO

OVER

Output

 

INPUT 1

 

INPUT 2

 

 

COMPONENT

Coaxial Cable

 

VIDEO

 

 

75Ω

 

 

(VHF / UHF)

R

L

Video/Y

 

 

OR

 

AUDIO OUT

PB

 

 

 

 

PR

OUT IN

Cable Box

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-32F476

TV Rear Panel

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

R L MONO

 

OVER

INPUT 1

 

 

INPUT 2

 

 

COMPONENT

 

 

VIDEO

R

L

Video/Y

 

AUDIO OUT

PB

 

 

 

 

PR

75Ω (VHF / UHF)

Cable or Antenna Output

OR

Coaxial Cable

VCR

 

OUT

IN

OUT R L V

IN

OUT IN

Cable Box

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.

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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.

If you use INPUT 2 (Component-In), for a DVD connection, you must select

"V2-COMPONENT" by pressing the INPUT button, for proper display of the DVD signal.

Progressive DVD players (players with an output scan of 31.5 KHz) will not work properly with this television. Set your DVD player’s output to “interlaced”, or non-progressive mode.

Diagram #3

Illustration of AV-32F476

 

DVD Player (OPTIONAL)

Green

Y

AUDIO OUT

Blue

PB

L R

Red

PR

 

OUT

 

 

 

Cable or Antenna

VCR

 

Output

R

L

V

IN

 

 

IN

 

 

 

OUT

Coaxial Cable

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

OR

 

AUDIO

VIDEO S VIDEO

 

R

L MONO

OVER

 

INPUT 1

 

 

INPUT 2

 

 

COMPONENT

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

75Ω

 

 

(VHF / UHF)

R

L

Video/Y

 

AUDIO OUT

PB

 

 

 

 

PR

Headphone Connection

You can connect a pair of headphones to the television using the headphone jack located under the front panel door. To access, push on the door to open it.

1) Plug a headphone jack into the headphone jack on the television’s front panel.

Note:

• AV-20F476 ONLY

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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 (Input 3) located under the front panel door. To access, pull on the door to open it. You can also connect these using the television’s rear input jacks, using the same instructions.

Illustration of AV-32F476

INPUT 3

MENU

CHANNEL

VOLUME

 

 

OPERATE

 

VIDEO L MONO

AUDIO R

 

 

Camcorder

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.

3)Connect a red composite cable from the camcorder RIGHT AUDIO OUT, into the RIGHT AUDIO IN on the front of the TV.

Note:

If your camcorder is a mono sound model it will have only one AUDIO OUT. Connect it to the LEFT AUDIO IN.

Connecting to an External Amplifier

Illustration of AV-32F476

Speaker

Speaker

Amplifier

R L

AUDIO OUT

TV Rear Panel

1)Connect a white composite cable from the LEFT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV to the LEFT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier.

2)Connect a red composite cable from the RIGHT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV to the RIGHT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier.

Notes:

Refer to your amplifier’s manual for more information.

You can use AUDIO OUTPUT for your home theater system.

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Quick Setup

Plug-In Menu

 

 

Step 3 – The Interactive Plug In Menu

When you turn your television on for the first time the interactive plug-in menu will appear. 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.

Setting the TV’s clock to the correct time so your timer functions will work properly. You can choose “AUTO” or “MANUAL” for setting the clock.

The auto tuner setup of which channels you wish to receive.

We recommend you complete the interactive plug-in items before you start using your television.

Language

After the “JVC INTERACTIVE PLUG IN MENU” has been displayed, the TV automatically switches to the LANGUAGE settings. You can choose to view your onscreen menus in three languages: English, French (Français) or Spanish (Español).

I N T E R A C T I V E P L U G I N M E N U >

L A N G U A G E / L A N G U E / I D I O M A

E N G L I S H

N E X T

S E L E C T B Y

O P E R A T E B Y E X I T B Y E X I T

è To choose a language:

(English, Français or Español)

To NEXT (To set clock)

(To be continued...)

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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. To set the clock using the XDS signal:

I N T E R A C T I V E P L U G I N M E N U > S E T C L O C K

M O D E

A U T O

T I M E

– – : – – – –

T I M E Z O N E

P A C I F I C

D . S . T .

O F F

 

N E X T

S E L E C T B Y

 

O P E R A T E B Y

E X I T B Y E X I T

Notes:

è To choose AUTO

To TIME ZONE

è To select your time zone:

(Atlantic, Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska or Hawaii)

To move to D.S.T. (Daylight Savings Time) è To turn D.S.T. ON or OFF

To NEXT (To Auto Tuner Setup)

D.S.T. can be used only for US and Canada when it is set to ON in the SET CLOCK menu.

Only when the MODE set to AUTO, the Daylight Savings Time feature automatically adjusts your TV’s clock for Daylight Savings. The clock will move forward one hour at 2:00 am on the first Sunday in April. The clock will move back one hour at 2:00 am on the last Sunday in October.

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

Manual Clock Set

To set your clock manually (without using the XDS signal), choose MANUAL. If you choose AUTO, see auto clock set above.

I N T E R A C T I V E P L U G I N M E N U > S E T C L O C K

M O D E

M A N U A L

T I M E

– – : – – – –

T I M E Z O N E

P A C I F I C

D . S . T .

O F F

S T A R T

C L O C K

S E L E C T B Y

 

O P E R A T E B Y

E X I T B Y E X I T

è To choose MANUAL

To TIME

è To set the hour

To minute

è To set the minute

To START CLOCK

Note:

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

(To be continued...)

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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.

I N T E R A C T I V E P L U G I N M E N U > A U T O T U N E R S E T U P

T U N E R M O D E C A B L E

S T A R T

S E L E C T B Y

O P E R A T E B Y E X I T B Y E X I T

è To choose CABLE or AIR (or SKIP when you skip Auto Tuner Setup)

To START

NOW

PROGRAMMING !

48

Programming will take approximately 1 to 2 minutes.

When the setup is finished, THANK YOU!! SETUP IS NOW COMPLETE is displayed. Your quick setup is now complete. You can now begin watching your television, or you can continue on in this guide for more information on programming your remote control, or using the

JVC onscreen menu system to customize your television viewing experience.

Notes:

Noise muting will not work during Auto Tuner Setup.

Skip appears only for interactive plug-in menu.

The interactive plug-in menu setting does not appear if your TV has been turned on before. In this case, use the initial setup menu to perform these settings. See pages 32, 38 and 24.

Cable Box and Satellite Users: After your auto tuner setup is complete, you may, (depending on the type of hookup), have only 1 channel, usually 3 or 4 in the auto tuner memory. This is normal.

STOP The Quick Setup is complete

17

Remote Programming

Setting the CATV, VCR and DVD Codes

You can program your remote to operate your cable box, satellite receiver, VCR or DVD player by using the instructions and codes listed below. If the equipment does not respond to any of the codes listed below or to the code search function, use the remote control supplied by the manufacturer.

Cable Box or Satellite Codes

The remote control is programmed with cable box and satellite codes for power on/off, channel up/down, and 10 key operation.

1)Find the cable box or satellite brand from the list of codes shown below.

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

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 cable box/satellite receiver.

If your cable or satellite box does not respond to the first code, try the others listed. If it does not respond to any code, try the search codes function, on page 21.

Cable Box

CODES

Cable Box

CODES

Digital

CODES

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABC

024

Puser

032

Satellite

 

Systems

 

 

 

 

 

 

Archer

032, 025

RCA

061, 070

Echostar

100, 113, 114,

 

 

 

 

Cableview

051, 032

Realistic

032

 

115

 

 

 

 

 

Citizen

022, 051

Regal

058, 064, 040,

 

 

Express VU

100, 113

 

 

 

041, 042, 045,

Curtis

058, 059

 

 

 

 

068

G.E.

106

 

 

 

Diamond

024, 032, 025

 

Regency

034

 

 

 

 

G.I.

108

Eagle

029

 

 

Rembrandt

037, 032, 051,

 

 

 

 

Gradiente

112

Eastern

034

 

038

 

 

 

 

 

GC Brand

032, 051

 

 

Hitachi

104, 111

Samsung

051

Gemini

022, 043

 

 

 

 

Scientific Atlanta

057, 058, 059

HNS (Hughes)

104

 

 

General Instrument

065, 024, 025,

 

 

 

 

SLMark

051, 047

Panasonic

105

 

026, 027, 020,

 

021, 022, 057,

Sprucer

051, 056

Philips

102, 103

 

023

 

 

 

 

 

Stargate

032, 051

 

 

 

Primestar

108

Hamlin

040, 041, 042,

 

 

Telecaption

067

Proscan

106, 109, 110

 

045, 058, 064

Hitachi

049, 024

Teleview

047, 051

RCA

106, 109, 110

Jerrold

065, 024, 025,

 

 

 

 

Texscan

044

Sony

107

 

026, 027, 020,

 

 

 

 

 

 

021, 022, 057,

Tocom

035, 036, 066

Star Choice

104, 108

 

 

 

 

 

 

023

Toshiba

050

Toshiba

101

 

 

Macom

049, 050, 051,

 

 

 

 

Unika

032, 025

Uniden

102, 103

 

054

 

 

 

 

 

 

Universal

022, 032

 

 

 

 

 

 

Magnavox

033

 

 

 

 

 

 

Videoway

052

 

 

 

 

 

 

Memorex

030

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viewstar

029, 030

 

 

Movietime

032, 051

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oak

039, 037, 048

Zenith

063, 046

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panasonic

055, 056, 060,

Zenith/Drake

046

 

 

 

071, 073

Satellite

 

 

 

Paragon

063

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Philips

028, 029, 030,

 

 

 

 

 

052, 053, 031,

 

 

 

 

 

069

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pioneer

047, 062

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pulsar

051, 032

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

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.

If your VCR does not respond to the first code, try the others listed. If it does not respond to any of the codes, try the search codes function on page 21.

After you program your remote, some VCR buttons may not work properly. If so, use the

VCR’s remote.

To record, hold down the REC button on the remote and press PLAY.

VCRs

CODES

VCRs

 

CODES

VCRs

CODES

Admiral

035

Marantz

 

003, 004, 005

Samsung

037, 060, 062,

 

 

 

 

 

 

033, 089

Aiwa

027, 032, 095

Marta

 

064

 

 

 

 

 

 

Samtron

089

Akai

029, 072, 073,

Memorex

 

024, 067

 

 

 

 

074

 

 

 

Sansui

003, 026, 020,

 

MGA

 

038, 040, 047,

Audio Dynamic

003, 005

 

 

048, 041, 042

 

052

 

 

 

 

 

Sanyo

063, 067, 091,

Bell & Howell

063, 071

Minolta

 

058, 045, 093

 

 

071

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broksonic

020, 026, 094

Mitsubishi

 

038, 040, 047,

 

 

Scott

059, 060, 062,

Canon

023, 025

 

 

048, 041, 042,

 

 

 

067, 038, 040,

 

 

078, 090

 

CCE

043

 

 

 

047, 048, 026,

Multitech

 

047, 027, 062

 

Citizen

064

 

 

020

 

 

 

 

NEC

 

003, 004, 005,

 

 

 

 

Sears

063, 064, 065,

Craig

063, 029, 064

 

 

000

Curtis Mathes

045, 024, 027,

 

 

 

066, 058, 000,

Olympic

 

024, 023

 

001

 

093

 

 

 

Optimus

 

028, 021, 035,

Shintom

075

Daewoo

043, 059, 024,

 

 

 

064

Sharp

035, 036, 080,

 

092

 

 

 

Orion

 

026, 020

 

088

DBX

003, 004, 005

 

 

 

 

Panasonic

 

023, 024, 021,

Signature 2000

027, 035

Dimensia

045, 093

 

 

022

Singer

075

 

 

 

 

Emerson

043, 026, 077,

 

Penney

 

024, 058, 045,

 

Sony

028, 029, 030,

 

061, 025, 042,

 

 

 

 

063, 003, 004,

 

020, 076

 

 

 

053, 054, 055

 

 

 

005, 093

 

Fisher

063, 066, 067,

 

 

SV 2000

027

Pentax

 

058, 005, 045,

 

065, 071, 091

 

Sylvania

031, 023, 024,

 

 

 

093

Funai

027, 026, 020,

 

 

 

 

027

Philco

 

031, 024, 027,

 

 

000

 

Symphonic

027, 081

 

 

 

023, 026, 020,

G.E.

033, 045, 024

 

 

043

Tashiro

064

Go Video

037, 051, 049,

Philips

 

031, 023, 024,

Tatung

003, 004, 005

 

050, 089

 

 

086

Teac

003, 004, 027,

 

 

Pioneer

 

023

 

005

Goldstar

064

 

 

 

 

Proscan

 

045, 058, 023,

Technics

021, 022, 023,

Gradiente

083, 084, 081,

 

 

 

024, 031, 046,

 

024

 

000, 001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

059, 060, 033,

Teknika

024, 027, 070

Hitachi

023, 045, 058,

 

 

 

087, 093

 

 

Toshiba

059, 046, 079

 

 

 

 

 

027, 081, 093

Quasar

 

021, 022, 023,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vector Research

005

Instant Replay

024, 023

 

 

024

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wards

035, 036, 067,

 

 

Radio Shack

 

033, 024, 063,

Jensen

003

 

 

 

044, 064

 

 

036, 067, 040,

 

 

 

 

 

 

JVC

000, 001, 002,

 

 

 

 

 

 

027

Yamaha

063, 003, 004,

 

003, 004, 005

 

 

 

RCA

 

033, 045, 058,

 

005

 

 

 

 

Kenwood

003, 004, 064,

 

 

023, 024, 031,

Zenith

044, 082, 064,

 

005

 

 

046, 059, 060,

 

094

LXI

027, 064, 058,

 

 

083, 084, 085,

 

 

 

 

087, 093

 

 

 

065, 066, 063,

 

 

 

 

 

067

Realistic

 

024, 063, 036,

 

 

Magnavox

031, 023, 024,

 

 

067, 040, 027

 

 

 

086

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19

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.

4)Release the DISPLAY button, and confirm the operation of the DVD player.

If your DVD player does not respond to the first code, try the others listed. If it does not respond to any of the codes, try the search codes function on page 21.

After you program your remote, some DVD buttons may not work properly. If so, use the DVD player’s remote.

DVD Player

CODES

DVD Player

CODES

 

 

 

 

Aiwa

043

RCA

021, 026

 

 

 

 

Apex

040

Sampo

034

 

 

 

 

Denon

020, 037

Samsung

030

 

 

 

 

Hitachi

030, 031

Sharp

028

 

 

 

 

JVC

000

Silvania

038

 

 

 

 

Kenwood

035

Sony

024, 045, 046,

Konka

039

 

047

 

 

 

 

Mitsubishi

025

Technics

020

 

 

 

 

Onkyo

041

Toshiba

023

Oritron

044

Vialta

050

 

 

 

 

Panasonic

020

Wave

042

Philips

023, 036

Yamaha

020

 

 

 

 

Pioneer

022

Zenith

027, 032

 

 

 

 

Raite

033

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

Remote Programming

Search Codes

Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function

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

2)Press and hold down the POWER button, then press the RETURN+ button for more than three seconds.

3)Release the RETURN+ button, then release the POWER button.

4)Press the POWER button on the remote, and see if the cable or satellite box responds.

5)If there was a response, press RETURN+. The codes are now set. If there was no response, repeat Step 4. If you repeat Step 4 a total of 52 times without a response, use the remote control that came with your equipment.

6)Press RETURN+ to exit.

VCR/DVD Search Codes Function

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

“DVD”.

2)Press and hold down the VCR or DVD POWER button, then press the RETURN+ button for more than three seconds.

3)Release the RETURN+ button, then release the VCR or DVD POWER button.

4)Press the VCR or DVD POWER button, and see if the VCR or DVD responds.

5)If there was a response, press RETURN+. The codes are now set. If there was no response, repeat Step 4. If you repeat Step 4 a total of 80 times for the VCR (30 times for the DVD player), and there is no response, use the remote control that came with your equipment.

6)Press RETURN+ to exit.

21

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. Pressing the CH+ or CH– buttons let you:

Move vertically in a main menu screen

Move through a submenu screen

Move to the next letter, number, or other choice in a submenu

Back up to correct an error

Scan through TV channels (when not in a menu screen)

è Left and right arrows mean press the VOLUME+ or VOLUMEРbuttons to move left or right to:

Select a highlighted menu item

Select an item in a submenu

Select numbers in certain menu options

Turn the volume up or down (when not in a menu screen)

The “press button” icon means you should press the button named on your remote control. (Button names appear in SMALL CAPITAL LETTERS.)

The “helping hand” icon points to the highlighted or selected item in a menu.

To bring up the onscreen menu, press the MENU button on the remote control. The item that appears in yellow is the one currently selected. If you press the MENU button again, the

onscreen display will skip to the next menu screen. If you use the Menu button on the TV’s front panel instead of the remote, an additional menu screen showing input and video status mode will appear. The “interactive plug-in menu” will appear the first time the TV is plugged in.

I N I T I A L

S E T U P 2 / 2

P R E V I O U S

A U T O T U N E R S E T U P

C H A N N E L S U M M A R Y

V – C H I P

S E T L O C K C O D E

N E X T P A G E

S E L E C T B Y

O P E R A T E B Y E X I T B Y E X I T

Notes:

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

If you do not press any buttons for a few seconds, the onscreen menu will automatically shut off.

22

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 15 - 17.

Press the MENU button

I N I T I A L

I N I T I A L

S E T U P 2 / 2

S E T U P 1 / 2

P R E V I O U S

 

 

 

 

P R E V I O U S

 

 

 

 

 

 

L A N G U A G E

E N G .

F R A N . E S P.

A U T O T U N E R S E T U P

 

 

 

 

C H A N N E L S U M M A R Y

 

 

 

 

C L O S E D C A P T I O N

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V – C H I P

 

 

 

 

F R O N T P A N E L L O C K

O F F

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S E T L O C K C O D E

 

 

 

 

A U T O S H U T O F F

 

O F F

 

 

 

 

 

 

X D S I D

 

O N

N E X T

P A G E

 

 

 

 

V I D E O I N P U T L A B E L

 

 

 

 

 

N E X T

P A G E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S E L E C T

B Y

 

 

 

 

S E L E C T

B Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O P E R A T E B Y

E X I T B Y E X I T

 

 

 

O P E R A T E B Y

 

E X I T B Y E X I T

INITIAL SETUP 02

 

 

P I C T U R E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A D J U S T 1 / 2

 

S T A N D A R D

 

 

 

 

P R E V I O U S

 

 

T I N T

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C O L O R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P I C T U R E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B R I G H T

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D E T A I L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C O L O R T E M P E R A T U R E

 

 

L O W

 

N E X T P A G E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S E L E C T B Y

R E S E T B Y 0

 

O P E R A T E B Y

E X I T B Y E X I T

INITIAL SETUP 01

C L O C K /

T I M E R S

P R E V I O U S

S E T C L O C K

O N / O F F T I M E R

W O R L D C L O C K

N E X T P A G E

S E L E C T B Y

O P E R A T E B Y E X I T B Y E X I T

PICTURE ADJUST 01

CLOCK/TIMERS

P I C T U R E

 

S O U N D

 

 

A D J U S T 2 / 2

 

A D J U S T

 

 

P R E V I O U S

S T A N D A R D

P R E V I O U S

 

 

N O I S E M U T I N G

O N

B A S S

 

 

V S M

O N

T R E B L E

 

 

 

 

B A L A N C E

 

 

 

 

M T S

S T E R E O S A P M O N O

 

 

S M A R T S O U N D

O F F

N E X T P A G E

 

N E X T P A G E

 

 

S E L E C T B Y

R E S E T B Y 0

S E L E C T B Y

 

R E S E T B Y 0

O P E R A T E B Y

E X I T B Y E X I T

O P E R A T E B Y

 

E X I T B Y E X I T

PICTURE ADJUST 02

SOUND ADJUST

VSM: AV-32F476, AV-27F476 ONLY

23

Initial Setup

Auto Tuner Setup

The auto tuner setup function is described on page 17 as the interactive plug-in menu. If you need to run the auto tuner setup again, follow the steps below.

 

Press the MENU button

 

 

 

I N I T I A L S E T U P >

 

 

 

 

π†

To AUTO TUNER SETUP

A U T O T U N E R S E T U P

 

 

 

è

To operate

T U N E R M O D E

C A B L E

è

To choose CABLE or AIR

 

 

To move to START

è

To start Auto Tuner Setup

 

S T A R T

S E L E C T B Y

 

 

 

O P E R A T E B Y

E X I T B Y E X I T

Programming will take approximately 1 to 2 minutes. The

auto tuner is finished when the message PROGRAMMING OVER! appears onscreen.

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 MENU button π† To CHANNEL SUMMARY √® To operate

The Channel summary screen will now be displayed with the channels set to scan marked with an “√”. You can delete channels from the scan by removing the “√”. If any channels were missed during auto tuner setup and you wish to add them, you may by placing an “√” next to the channel number.

π† To the SCAN column

è To include or delete from scan

π† To the ID column

è To add channel label è To insert letter

To next letter

To move to FINISH when label is complete

è To memorize the label

Press the EXIT button when finished

I N I T I A L S E T U P >

C H A N N E L S U M M A R Y

CH NO. SCAN ID

I

CH NO SCAN ID

1

I

6

2

I

7

3

I

8

4

I

9

5

I

1 0

S E L E C T B Y

 

 

O P E R A T E B Y

 

E X I T B Y E X I T

 

 

 

I N I T I A L S E T U P >

C H A N N E L S U M M A R Y > I D

C H A N N E L 0 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F I N I S H

S E L E C T B Y

R E S E T B Y 0

O P E R A T E B Y

E X I T B Y E X I T

You can block access to a channel by activating the channel lock. Press the MENU button

π† To CHANNEL SUMMARY √® To operate

π† To the Lock Column ( )

Press the ZERO button to lock or unlock that channel Press the EXIT button when finished

24

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:

THIS CHANNEL IS LOCKED BY CHANNEL GUARD.

PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY 10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT.

NO. - - - -

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

See also “Set Lock Code”, page 31.

V-Chip

Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables you to block channels or content that you feel to be inappropriate for children, based on US and Canada rating guidelines. V-

Chip has no effect on video signals from a DVD discs, VCR tapes or Camcorder connection.

Note: Some programs, and movies are broadcast without a ratings signal. Even if you set up V-CHIP ratings limits, these programs will not be blocked. See page 26 for information on how to block unrated programs.

Note (for Canadian viewers): The V-Chip function is based on specifications designed for the United States and therefore may not work properly in Canada.

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

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

V-Chip settings (for programming broadcast from Canada), and movie ratings. You may use any or all of the settings (US V-Chip, Canada V-Chip, Movie ratings). Descriptions for setting each of the three V-Chip formats appear in the next six pages along with descriptions of the rating categories.

To access the rating categories:

Press the MENU button

π† To V-CHIP

è To operate (Lock icon will appear)

Press ZERO to access the V-Chip menu

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

I N I T I A L S E T U P >

V – C H I P

V – C H I P

O F F

S E T U S

T V R A T I N G S

S E T M O V I E R A T I N G S

S E T C A N A D I A N R A T I N G S E N G S E T C A N A D I A N R A T I N G S F R E U N R A T E D V I E W

F I N I S H S E L E C T B Y

O P E R A T E B Y E X I T B Y E X I T

π† To move to SET US TV RATINGS,

SET MOVIE RATINGS, or SET CANADIAN RATINGS (see following pages for descriptions of each item)

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Unrated Programs

Unrated programming refers to any programming which does not contain a rating signal. Programming on television stations which do not broadcast rating signals will be placed in the

“Unrated Programming” category.

Examples of Unrated programs:

 

 

Emergency Bulletins

Locally Originated Programming

News

Political Programs

Public Service Announcements

Religious Programs

Sports

Weather

Some Commercials

 

 

Note:

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

Directions to Block Unrated Programs

You can block programs that are not rated.

Press the MENU button

π† To V-CHIP

è To operate (The lock icon appears) Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup options

π† To UNRATED

è To VIEW or BLOCK

Press EXIT when done

I N I T I A L S E T U P >

V – C H I P

V – C H I P

O F F

S E T U S

T V R A T I N G S

S E T M O V I E R A T I N G S

S E T C A N A D I A N R A T I N G S E N G S E T C A N A D I A N R A T I N G S F R E U N R A T E D V I E W

F I N I S H S E L E C T B Y

O P E R A T E B Y E X I T B Y E X I T

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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.

Programs with the following ratings are designed for the entire audience.

TV G stands for General Audience

Most parents would find these programs suitable for all age groups. They contain little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialog or situations.

TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested

May contain some, but not much, strong language, limited violence, and some suggestive sexual dialog or situations. It is recommended that parents watch these programs first, or with their children.

TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned

Programs contain some material that may be unsuitable for children under the age of 14 including possible intense violence, sexual situations, strong coarse language, or intensely suggestive dialog. Parents are cautioned against unattended viewing by children under 14.

TV MA Mature Audiences Only

These programs are specifically for adults and may be unsuitable for anyone under 17 years of age. TV MA programs may have extensive V, S, L, or D.

Viewing Guidelines

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

V/FV is for VIOLENCE/FANTASY VIOLENCE

S stands for SEXUAL CONTENT

L stands for strong LANGUAGE

D stands for suggestive DIALOG

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Setting US V-Chip Ratings

 

Press the MENU button

π†

To V-CHIP

è

To operate (lock icon

 

appears)

 

 

Press ZERO to access the V-Chip menu

è

To turn V-Chip ON or OFF

π†

To move to SET US TV RATINGS

è

To operate

Directions to set US V-Chip Ratings

I N I T I A L S E T U P >

V – C H I P

V – C H I P

O F F

S E T U S T V R A T I N G S

 

S E T M O V I E R A T I N G S

 

S E T C A N A D I A N R A T I N G S E N G

S E T C A N A D I A N R A T I N G S F R E

U N R A T E D

V I E W

F I N I S H

 

S E L E C T B Y

 

O P E R A T E B Y

E X I T B Y E X I T

Line up the cursor in the column (TV PG, TV G, etc.) with the content row (V/FV, S, etc.) and press theπor to move the cursor to the correct location. Press or ® to turn the locking feature on or off. An item is locked if the icon appears instead of a “—”.

For example. To block viewing of all TV 14 shows, move the cursor to the top row of that column and add a lock icon. Once you’ve put a lock on the top row, everything in that column is automatically locked.

π† To the TV 14 Column √® To turn on the lock π† To FINISH

è To save settings and exit

Press the EXIT button when finished

Note:

If you want to change the setup, move the cursor to the top column and change the lock icon to “—” by pressing or ® again. You may then select individual categories to block.

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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.

G – General Audience

In the opinion of the review board, these films contain nothing in the way of sexual content, violence, or language that would be unsuitable for audiences of any age.

PG – Parental Guidance

Parental Guidance means the movie may contain some contents such as mild violence, some brief nudity, and strong language. The contents are not deemed intense.

PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Parents with children under 13 are cautioned that the content of movies with this rating may include more explicit sexual, language, and violence content than movies rated PG.

R – Restricted

These films contain material that is explicit in nature and is not recommended for unsupervised children under the age of 17.

NC-17 – No One Under 17

These movies contain content which most parents would feel is too adult for their children to view. Content can consist of strong language, nudity, violence, and suggestive or explicit subject matter.

X – No One under 18

Inappropriate material for anyone under 18.

Directions to set Movie (MPAA) Ratings

Press the MENU button

π†

To V-CHIP

è

To operate (Lock icon

 

appears)

 

 

Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup options

π†

To SET MOVIE RATINGS

è

To enter movies menu

For example:

To block viewing of X and NC-17 rated from shows:

π†

To the X Column

è

To turn on the lock

π†

To the NC-17 Column

 

è

To turn on the lock

π†

To FINISH

è

To save settings and exit

 

Press the EXIT button when finished

I N I T I A L S E T U P > V – C H I P >

S E T M O V I E R A T I N G S

 

X

 

N

 

R

 

P

 

PG

 

G

 

NR

 

 

 

C-17

 

 

G-13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F I N I S H

S E L E C T

B Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O P E R A T E B Y

 

 

 

E X I T B Y E X I T

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Canadian V-Chip Ratings

E – Exempt

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

C – Programming Intended for Children

Violence Guidelines: There will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic or unrealistic in nature.

C8+ – Programming Intended for Children 8 and Over

Violence Guidelines: Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts. There will be no offensive language, nudity or sexual content.

G – General Audience

Programming will contain little violence and will be sensitive to themes which could affect younger children.

PG – Parental Guidance

Programming intended for a general audience, but which may not be suitable for younger children. Parents may consider some content not appropriate for children aged 8-13.

14+ – 14 Years and Older

Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens. Programming may contain mature themes and scenes of intense violence.

18+ – Adult

Material intended for mature audiences only.

Directions to set Canadian V-Chip Ratings

Press the MENU button

π†

To V-CHIP

è

To operate (lock icon

 

appears)

 

 

Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup options

π†

To SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG (for English)

è

To enter ratings menu

For example:

To block viewing of programming rated 14+ and 18+:

π† To the 18+ Column √® To turn on the lock

π† To the 14+ Column √® To turn on the lock

π† To FINISH

è To save settings and exit

Press the EXIT button when finished

Note:

I N I T I A L S E T U P > V – C H I P >

S E T M O V I E R A T I N G S

14+

18+

PG

G

C8

C

 

 

F I N I S H

 

 

S E L E C T

B Y

 

 

 

 

O P E R A T E B Y

 

 

E X I T B Y E X I T

For instructions on “SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE (in French)”, please see page 30 in the French side of this user’s guide.

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