JVC AV-32015 Owner’s Manual
Color Television
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For Models:
AV-36050
AV-36020
AV-32050
AV-32020
gserrs Guide
AV-32015
AV-27050
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IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER:
n tre spsces DeBOWenter the model and serial number
for your televlslor uocated on the rear of the television cabinet,
Stab e your sa_es receipt or _nvo_ce to the inside cover of this cuide
Keep this users guide in a convenient olace fc _future reference
Keeo the carton and orig_na_ packaging for future use
Model Number Serial Number
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock.
do not remove cover (or back).
No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The lightning Flashwith 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 mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION:
Please read and retain for your safety.
Electrical energy can perforrn many ciseful 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, cise and servicing.
And 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 plug is wider than the other).
(POLARIZED-TYPE)
_ARNING:
3AUTION:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TV
SET TO RAIN OR MOISTURE,
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 unattain-
able.
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 ityourself or rernove the rear cover,
Changes or rnodifications 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, recepta-
cle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully
inserted to prevent blade exposure,
This safety feature allows the plug to Fitinto 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,
Operate the TV set only from a power source as indicated
on the TV set or refer to the operating instructions for this
inforrnation. If you are not sure of the type of power supply
to your home, consult your TV set dealer or local power
cornpany. For battery operation, refer to the operating
instructions,
Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are danger-
ous, and so are frayed power cords and broken plugs.
They rnay result in a shock or Fire hazard, Call your service
technician for replacernent.
Do 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 rnay result in a shock or
fire hazard,
5 Do not use this TV set near water -- for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near swirnming pool, etc,
6 IfanoutsideantennaisconnectedtotheTVset,besurethe 13
antennasystemisgroundedsoastoprovidesorneprotection
againstvoltagesurgesandbuilt-upstaticcharges.Section810
d the National Electrical Code provides inforrnation with respect
to proper grounding d the rnast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size
d grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection requirements for the grounding electrode,
7 An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extrerne
care should be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with thern might be fatal,
EXAMPLEOF ANTENNA GROUNDING
AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
8 TV sets are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet
to allow heat generated during operation to be released,
Therefore:
i Never block the bottom ventilation slots of a portable TV
set by placing it on a bed, sofa, rug, etc,
i Never place a TV set in a "built-in" enclosure unless
proper ventilation is provided.
i Never cover the openings with a cloth or other rnaterial. 17
i Never place the TV set near or over a radiator or heat register,
9 Toavoid personal injury:
i Do not place a TV set on a sloping shelf unless properly secured.
i Use only a cart or stand recomrnended by the TV set
manufacturer,
i Do not try to roll a cart with srnall casters across thresh- 18
olds or deep pile carpets.
i Wall or shelf rnounting should follow the manufacturer's
instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by
the manufacturer,
USE
10 Caution children about dropping or pushing objects into the TVset
through cabinet openings, Sorne internal parts carry hazardous
voltages and contact can result in a fire or electrical shrxtk.
II Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid or an aerosol cleaner,
12 Never 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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SERVICE
15 Unplug this TV set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
16
19 When a TV set reaches the end of its useful life, improper
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For added protection ofthe TV set during a lightning storrn or
when the TV set is to be left unattended for an extended period
d time, unplug it ftorn the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna. This will prevent darnage to product due to lightning
storrns or power line surges.
A TV set and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces rnay cause
the TVset and cart combination to overturn,
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power corot 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, Ifthe TV set does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered in the operating instructions as improper adjust=
rnent 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, Ifthe TV set has been dropped or darnaged in any way.
F, When the TV set exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
mance i this indicates a need for service,
Do not attempt to service this TVset yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards, Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel,
When replacement parts are required, have the service
technician verify in writing that the replacernent 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,
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV set,
please ask the service technician to perforrn the safety check
described in the manufacturer's service literature,
disposal could result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a
qualified service technician to dispose of the TV set.
Note to CATV systern 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
systern of the building, as close to the point of cable entry
as practical,
WELCOME!
Congratulations on your new television ourcnase! We thanK you for cnoos_no JVC
We Know yOU are anxious to start watching your new telev_s_or out before you operate _t
please read tr" s guide and then keeo it hancy for future reference After a yoLjust bought a
great TV with a lot of terrific features, you should know wnat eacn feature s and how to use t
proper b
Please note as you read through tn_s guide, that tnere are nustrations of select models for
your reference, The_e are several models in this cuide and therefore eacn H_ustration will not be of
the mode you own Just be sure to lOOKfor the simi ar feature on your TV.
Again. corg_atulations and thank you for choosing JVC! Enjoy
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONNECTIONS
Connections Checklist ................ 5
Front Panel Diagrams ................ 5
Rear Panel Diagrams ................ 6
Cable & VCR Connections .............. 6
Connecting to a Camcorder ............. 8
Connecting to an External Amplifier ......... 8
Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link
Capable Components ............... 9
GETTING STARTED
Remote Controls ................... 10
Power ......................... 11
Adjusting Volume .................. 11
Changing Channels ................. 11
Setting the CATV and VCR codes ......... 12
MENU FUNCTIONS
Symbols Used in this Guide ............ 14
Onscreen Menus ................... 14
Plug In Menu ..................... 15
Language
Auto Tuner Setup
Set Clock .................. 16
Finish
Initial Setup ..................... 17
Channel Summary
Channel Guard-Lock
V-Chip .................... 18
Set Lock Code .............. 21
Picture Adjust .................... 22
Tint
Color
Picture
Bright
Detail
Noise Muting
Set Video Status
Sound Adjust ..................... 23
Bass
Treble
Balance
MTS (Multi-channel Stereo Sound)
Some Sound Advice
Clock/Timers ..................... 24
On/Off Timer
Initial Setup ...................... 25
TVSpeaker
Audio Out
Closed Caption
BUTTON FUNCTIONS
Menu Button ..................... 26
Exit .......................... 26
Display ........................ 26
Video Status ..................... 26
Sleep Timer ...................... 26
Hyper Surround ................... 27
TV/Video ....................... 27
100+ .......................... 27
VCR Buttons ..................... 27
Muting ......................... 27
Return+ ....................... 27
Number Buttons (10 Key Pad) ........... 27
PIP On/Move ..................... 28
Freeze ......................... 28
Swap ......................... 28
Channel -/+ for PIP .................. 28
Source ........................ 28
APPENDICES
Troubleshooting ................... 29
Limited Warranty ................... 30
Authorized Service Centers ............. 31
Specifications .................... 32
CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS CHECKLIST -- READ ME FIRST!
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you read this section, and can t !dentify the p!ug s, connectors, and components you bare, donor
be afraid to seek help. I
1) Refer to the connection instructions in the user's
guide for each component you plan to connect.
They will provide more detailed information about
their products, and they will tell you what plugs and
cables are required.
2) Most A/V input jacks and plugs are color coded:
• Yellow plugs are Video connections
• Red plugs are for Right Audio connections
• White plugs are Left Audio (Mono) connections
3) Perform one hookup at a time.
If you have many accessories to connect, make sure
each connection is correct by checking to see that it
works properly before attempting the next connection.
(For example, always start with the RF or Cable
connections, make sure it works, then move on to
video or VCR connections.)
4) Unplug the power cord between each connection.
5) Each jack on the back of the TV is labeled. If you
read these instructions and still do not fully
understand the connections process, seek
assistance.
RF Connectors
S-Video Plug
AN Input Plug
AV Compu Link Cable
6) The AV Compu Link Cable is supplied with the
JVC device which you want to connect. If you do
not have one, but you do have a JVC C'ompu Link
capable VCR or HiFi, contact your local .JVC dealer.
FRONT PANEL DIAGRAMS
FRONT PANEL DIAGRAM
AV-36020 • AV-32050
AV-32020 • AV-32015
AV-27050
FRONT PANEL DIAGRAM
AV-36050
CONNECTIONS
REAR PANEL DIAGRAMS
L_ NO INPUT
_._ i__AUDIO VIDEO S:_JIDEO
INPUT
i®® -oR L OLrr
REAR PANEL DIAGRAM
AV-36050 • AV-32050 • AV-27050
AV-36020 • AV-32020
(The rear panels for the above modes are nearly
identical, The only clifference between them is a small
difference in the size of RF panels,)
REAR PANEL DIAGRAM
AV-32015
CABLE & VCR CONNECTIONS
There are three basic types d antenna or cable hookups, For VCR hookup only, see the Quick Setup Guide,
1} If:you nave an antenna, or a cable TV system that does not require you to use a cable box to tune the
cnannels use Diagram #1.
2} Ifyou nave a cable system that requires you to use a cable box to access allchannels use Diagram #2.
3) If you nave a cable system that requ res you to use a cable pox to access certain bremlum
cnannels but not regular Daslc cnannels, use Diagram # 3.
For information on working Picture in Picture (PIP), please see the PIP section on page 28
1) Connect cable or antenna RFwire outfrom the wall, into the splitter RF input,
2) Connect RF wire Out from the splitter RFoutput, in to the VCR RF input,
3) Connect RF wire Outfrom the splitter RF output, into the TV VHF/UHF input,
4) Connect yellow video cable out from the VCR Video output, in to the TV Video input jack,
5) Connect white audio cable out from the VCR Left Audio output, in to the TV Left Audio input jack,
6) Connect red audio cable out from the VCR Right Audio output, into the TV Right Audio input jack,
[] If your VCR is mono it has only one audio outjack, connect it to TV L/Mono input,
CONNECTIONS
CABLE & VCR CONNECTIONS CONTINUED
1) Connect the cable RF wire outfrom the wall, into the cable box input,
2) Connect RF wire Outfrom the cable box RF output, in to the VCR RF input,
3) Connect RF wire Outfrom the VCR RFoutput, in to the TV VHF/UHF input,
4) Connect yellow video cable out from the VCR Video output, in to the TV Video input jack,
5) Connect white audio cable out from the VCR Left audio output, in to the TV Left Audio input jack,
6) Connect red audio cable outfrom the VCR Right Audio output, into the TV Right Audio inputjack,
[] If your VCR is mono it has only one audio outjack, connect it to TV L/Mono input,
m
1) Connec
2) Connect RF Outfrom splitter RF output, into cable box'RF input,
3) Connect RF wire Outfrom cable box RF output, into VCR RF input,
4) Connect RF wire Out from splitter RF output, in to TV VHF/UHF input,
5) Connect yellow video cable out from VCR Video output, in to TV Video input jack,
6) Connect white audio cable out from VCR Left audio output, in to TV Left Audio input jack,
7) Connect red audio cable outfrom VCR Right Audio output, into TV RightAudio input jack,
[] If your VCR is mono it has only one audio outjack, connect it to TV L/Mono input,
CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A CAMCORDER
Pfay your home movies back through your TV by connecting your camcorder to the TV3 A!V Inputs,
TV
CAMCORDER
1) White audio cable out from camcorder, in to TV Left Audio input jack,
2) Yellow video cable out from camcorder, in to TV Video input jack,
3) If you have a stereo model camcorder, connect the Red Audio cable outfrom the camcorder, in
to the TV Right Audio input jack,
TO CONNECT TO S-VHS ACCESSORIES:
Keep the audio connections the same as for a non-S-VHS VCR or camcorder (above), and use the
special S-VHS cable that came with the VCR or Camcorder,
1) S-VHS Plug out from VCR, in to TV's S-Video input,
CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER
AMPL FiZR
1) White audio cable outfrom TV Left Audio output jack, in to Amplifier [Left] input,
2) Red audio cable outfrom TV Right Audio output jack, in to Amplifier [Right] input,
NOTE; A) Set the TV Speaker to OFF (page 25), switch the audio output to VARI (page 25), and
adjust the sound with the TV remote's VOLUME button,
CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO JVC AV COMPU LINK
CAPABLE COMPONENTS
AV Compu LInK maKes playing video tapes tota y automatic. Simply nser[ a ore-recorded taue _ nto
the JVC brand VCR and the VCR automaticalN turns on and starts :)laying At the same time the
VCR sends an AV Compu LInK s_gnal to the telews_on telling _tto turn on and switch to [ne correct
video inout,
NOTE: The AV Compu Link cable may be included with the AV Compu Link capable accessory yo_
intend to connect. If it is noL contact an authorized JVC Service Center for Part//EWP 805-012,
JVC
AV Compu Link,
Ca_bl;e
VCR
LINK
NO TES:
A) The AV Compu Link cable has a male 3.5 mm (mono) mini plug on each end.
B) If your JVC brand VCR has A Code/B Code Remote Control Switching (see your VCR instructions),
using VCR A Code will switch the TV to Video Input 1. If you use Input 1 for Video out from the cable
box, use Input 2 here. Using __BCode will switch the TV to Video Input 2.
C) To connect a JVC HiFi receiver or amplifier for a completely automated home theater, see the HiFi
receiver's instructions for detailed hookup diagrams.
* In order for the VCR to startplayback automatically, the recording tabs must be removed from the VHS
tape, If the tab is in place, automatic switching starts when you push the VCR PLAYbutton,
** AV COMPULINK EX is compatible with the tollowing 1998 receivers, RX-664V, RX-665V, RX-774V,
RX-884 V, RX- 1024 V,and later receiver models,
GETTING STARTED
REMOTE CONTROLS
RM-C341 RM-C345
AV-36050 • AV-32050
AV-27050
CHANGING THE BATTERIES
Be sure to use only size AA batteries,
D Push down or raise the latch on the remote's back
cover to remove it,
Insert the two supplied AA batteries, carefully noting
E]
the "+" and "-" markings on the batteries and remote
control, To avoid a short circuit, insert "-" end first,
lrt
Snap the cover back into place,
[] if the remote control acts erratically, replace the batteries,
Typical battery life is usually about six months to one yea£
[] We recommend alkaline batteries for a longer battery fife,
RM-C341/RM-C345 USERS NOTE:
When you change the batteries, try to complete the task
within three minutes, If it takes longer than 3 minutes, the
remote control codes [or your VCR and/or Cable box will
have to be reset (page 12), RM_C347 • RM_C345
AV-36020 • AV-32020
RM-C241
AV-3201 5
RM_C247
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