JVC AV-32D500, AV-27D500 Owner’s Manual
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ColorTelevision
User'sGuide
®
ForModels:
AV-32D500
AV-32D200
AV-27D500
AV-27D200
/I/ustration of AV-27DSO0 and RM_-,343
Feb.1999 No.51514
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IMPORTANTSAFETY PRECAUTIONS
P,V_==v=_r_toqu=m__ pmmrd.
w_in an equila_ereJtdengle is intended to
z_ The lightning flash with arrowhead syml_,
alert the user to the p_ of uninsulated
•dangerous ',,_t_ e"wi_in the products
6qnctosum that rney be of sufficient magnitude
to conUituts a risk of electpo shock to
p_scns.
The exofamazon point within an eClU_foreraJ
triangle is intended to _ the _ to the
presence of important operalf ng and maints*
hence (servicing) in_ in the lfterature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARDS, DO NOT E)(POSE THIS T_.
SET TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO INSURE PERSONAL SAFETY,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES
REGARDING THE USE OF THIS UNIT.
1 Operate orJy from the power source specttJed
on me unit.
2 AVOidd_tlg IheAC plug and pO_e¢ CO_i.
3. Avoid improper InstaJlatio(1_ never position
the unitwhere good ventlfai_on is una_r_
able.
4. DO not aJk_wcOjects ot liquid into the cabinet
openings.
5 _ntheeventofUou_, unplugtheunitand
ca_la semite technician.DO notattemp_to
repair it yourself orremove the rear cove_
Changes or modificaifons not approved by JVC
could voidthewotranly
" When you don'tuse Ibis 1V set for a long
beriodOflfme,be serefodisoonnectboththe
power plugfromtheAC ou;letand antennafor
yoursafe_
• TO prevent electric shock donot _se th_s
polar;zedplug_ an e_ _,_ncord,recepta-
cieor otheroutletunless_ bladescan be fully
inse,,tedtoi_ever_ b_de exposure.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION:
Pfolle rl_l and iltaJln f_r yo_lr laf_¢/.
EleCtrical energy can perform many useful functions. Tn_ TV
set has been engineered _d menufactured to assure your
personeJseJety.But mlprcper use cen msu/t in pc_en_a/
electrical shock Or life hazzuds.In order n0_to defeat the
safeguards imxxpotated in this Wsot. observe the following
basic rules for its instaJl_on, use and serv;clng.
And also fOllow a_lwarnings and inductions marked on your
TV set.
INSTALLA'RON
1 Your 1V set is equfppe(I x_th a _ AC line plug (one
blade of the plug is w4dei"than the other).
This safety feature allow= the p_g to ffi into _e power
OUtleto_ oneway.Sl'lO_ldyou be unable _oInP,ett the
plug fully Into the outiet, t_y_ng _ plug.
ShOLdditslfllfad to flL co.act y_v (dectr;cJan.
2 Operate the 3_/set ofby flora a I;X>_ r source as InOfoeted
On _heW set or refer to the operaBlg lastruc_ons for 61is
_in_mati_. If you am not sure of the type Ofpower _y
to your home. consultyour TV Set deaJo¢o_inceJ po_er
company: For battery operat_n, refer to the operaling
instructions.
3 Overloaded AC Outletsand _on COrdsare danger-
ous, and SOaze frayed powercords and broken Plugs.
They may result in a shock or fire h,szerd. CaJl your se_ce
techrde_n for replacement
4 DO not aliow anything to reston or rollover t_e power
cord, and do not p_ace the TV =et where power CC_dis
subject to traffic Ot =buse. Thism_y re,suit in a shock ot
fire hazard.
5 Do notuse this IV set neat water -- fo_"example, near a
bathtub, weshbowl, kitchen sink. c_ launmy tub, in a wet
basement, _x near swir_ning po_, etc.
6 If an outs-¥1eantennaLScorrected to _e 1V _L be surethe
antennasystemi_ g_oundedso as m p,'o_de some_
against_0_tagesurges and built_p s_a_ccha_ss. Sec_n 810
of the Na_onaJ_ Code pro_es information w#_respect
to lfxop_ Q_,Jnctng of thems_ ar,:l_opo_g s_Jctum,
gn:_nding ofthe _ wln_Io an antonnadischargeunit,size
of gr_ng cc_d_, foc_tinn of en_ discharge unit,
conneceonteqlJr_me_ for the g_}n_g elec_0de.
7 An out,de anle_na _ _lould no_be IOCaZedin the
vicinityof oveltleed power _n_ Or other e_c_ic light or
power ctrcuit_, C_where it can fail Into SuChpower linesor
circuits. When In_tal.ng an out=lde anlenna system, extreme
€*are_ould be taken fo keep ft0m touching such power
lines or c_mult_as contact wh_hIhem mlght be falal
AI_I=F.=qi ILECTRIC&LCOD_
8 I_/seL_are providedw(thven_ilal_openingsinthecabinet
toatlowheatgeneratedclur_goperatfontobe reteaSed.
Therefore:
-- f_ block _e bottom ven_la_o_ slots of a porteble _
=etby p_acingIto._a bed, =ola,nJg,etc.
-- Near place _ 1V set in a "polltqn"enclosure unless
proper ver,_letfon ispm_d_l.
-- Nevercov_ 61_opel i_g$ "/_lth_cfo_ orolher materJal
-- New_"10_._theIV _ r=sar_ O_WaraoT_ororhe_ reg_e_
I To avid persm_aJInjury:
-- Do natp_c_ aIV a_tona s;op_gsh_funles_imoper_s_oJed.
-- Use only a carl or stand recommended by the TV set
manufanturer,
-- DO nottrytorolla eattwithsmalfcastersacrossthresh-
olds c_deep pl_eca_.
-- _I or shelfmountingOfK_Jldfollowthemanufacturer's
instructions,and shoutduse a mountingkitapproved by
the tTlanufacture_
USE
10 C_u_o_c;_m_a_outdroppingc_i:_sringd_s L,toI_e_' set
"_g_ cabl_ oper,hgs,So_ t_=m_pareca_yheza_(_
uc_ge__d coqtactc_ reset_ afireoreloctt:_shc_=
11 Unplug the TV se_from the waJIcuret before cleaning. Do
not use liquid or an aerosc_cleane_
12 k_ add ao:asso6_ _oa W se(_a_ hasn0tbeen des_Ted fo.
Ibis_ F_Ch_d_ns may lu_ h a haz_
13 F0r added ptotect_n of the W setdunng a ighmli_gstormor
whet]theTt/set is to be le# unetlendsd foranextendedpenixI
of _'ne, unplugIf flora ine weJIo_Jeland disco,x_ect the
ar_e_n_ This will ptm,ent _v_age fo p,_duct due to Zgh_ing
atc_rnsot_ linesu_gea.
14 A 1V sef a_d cart ccwt_*'_atlonshouldbe mm'ed w_h care.
DOiCJ<stops._cassive force, and uneven surfacesmay cause
_e 1V se( and carl COllbina_m to ovet/_/n.
SERVICE
15 Ltnplugthis_V s_t Imm_e wa_cutlet and refersen_c_g to
_alilfed s_v;_ persor._l under_e fo_o_ng con_it_:
A. Whenthe power c_d or pl_ is damsged odrayed,
B. If liquid h_$ been spilied into the _/set
C. If the _/set has been exposed to r_dnor wet er.
D If 1heIV se{does n_4operetenorrrlaliyby fc_lo_ingIhe
operat_,gIns_ci_m.s. Adjusto_lythose convols U,.atare
c_ered in_e oc_va_ng k%tru_s asimpmp_ adjust.
meritOfo_er Controlsr_ay n_t indamage _b-._vailo(1_
require_ workby a qu_Jr_iedtec_nk_ianto ro,_xe
I_e "iVset to normal operaU_.
E. If_e 1V s_ hasbeen _pped o_d_naged h any _,_
F When the 1V set exhibitsa distinct change inperfof
mance -- thi s indicates e ne_ for service.
16 CO notaitempt to se_ice this"_Vset yc_m,effasopening or
removingcovers may e_poseyouto dange_ voltageor
o61erhazards.Refer a_ servic_g to qua_k_l se_ce pemoreeL
17 When replacement p_Is a_ required,ha'_e_e service
technician verityin writing ihat the repot p,_ts he u.s_s
he',_ _he same safetycharacteds_cs_ iheonginaJpar_.
Use of manufacfo_ specified replacement parts can
p_evs_ fire, shock, or cther hezards.
18 Upon completion Ofany seP*tcec#repaL*sto Fr=s1V set,
Please as_ the servfoetechnicianto pectonnthe safety chod<
d_cribed inthe mar,JfaclurePsseneca literatma.
19
Wl_n a TVset reaches 1heand ofits use_l lifo,improper
dis_x_aJcould rasu_ina pintumtubeiml_OSiOn.A.Ska
q_ied se_ice t_c_an io dispose of _e IV set
2O
Note to CA3_/system instelle£
Thie reminder is provided to call the CATV system inStallers
attenbon toArttole 820_K3of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in pad[cu_a_specifies
that the cable ground shaJJbe connected to the grounding
system Of _hebuilding, as close to the point of cable
as prac_Cal.
CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS CHECKLIST -- READ ME FIRST!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONNECTIONS
ConnectionsChecklist................ 5
Frontang RearPane_D_agrsms .......... 5
Cable & VCR Connections............. _ 6
Connectmgto a DVDPlayer............. 7
Connecting to a Camcorder............. 8
Connectingto an ExtornalAmplifier......... 8
Connectingto JVCAV Compu Link EX
CaPable G_npcnents ............. 9
GETTING STARTED
RemoteControls......... : ......... 10
Power......................... 11
AdjustingVc4urne .................. 11
ChangingChannels ................ 11
Seleng the CATVand VCR codes ........ 12
MENU FUNCTIONS
Symbols Used in thisGuile ............ 14
Onscreen Menus................... 14
Plug In Menu ..................... 15
Language
AutoTunerSetup
Set C,_ck .................. 16
Finish
Inibal Setup ..................... 17
Cha_nst Summary
Channel Guard-Lock
V_hip .................... 18
SetLock Code .............. 21
PfctureAdjust .................... 22
T_t
Cok_
Picture
Bt_ht
Detail
Noise Mut#lg
Set VideoStatus
Sound Adjust.................... 23
Treble
Ba_,_e
MTS (Mul_annst Stereo Sound)
Some SoundAdvice
Clock/Timers ..................... 24
On/Off Tkner
InitialSetup ...................... 25
)3/Spea_r
Aud_ Out
Cm'_ooner,t-/n
Ck;_sdCaptk:w
BUll"ON FUNCTIONS
Menu Button ..................... 26
Exit .......................... 26
Display ........................ 26
Video Status ..................... 26
Sleep Timer ...................... 26
BBE .......................... 27
Hyper SurrOund................... 27
TV/Video ....................... 27
100+.......................... 27
VCR Buttons ..................... 27
Muting......................... 27
Return+....................... 27
Number Buttons(10 Key Pad) ........... 27
PIPOrVM_ve ..................... 28
Freeze......................... 28
Swap ......................... 28
Channel -/+ for PIP.................. 28
Source ........................ 28
APPENDICES
Troubleshooting................... 29
umited Warranly................... 30
AuthorizedSor_k:eCenters............. 31
Spec fflesticP..s.................... 32
1) Refer to the €onnection Inntructlons In the uler'l
guide for each component you plsn to connect.
They will provide more detailed informs[ion about
their products, and they will toll you what plugs and
cables are mquirab.
2) Most AN input jacks and plugs sre cntor coded:
• Yellow plugs are Video connections
• Red plugs are fo_ Right Audio connections
• Whha plugs are Left Audio (Mono) connections
3) Pertorm oils hookup nt i dine.
if you have many accessories to connect, make sure
each connection is correct by checking to see that it
works propeity before attempting the ne)d connection.
(For example, eiweys start withthe RFor Cable
connections, make sure it WORKS.IP_nmove o_ 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
resd these irmb_cticqlsand still do notfully
understand the connectio_ process, seek
assistance.
6) The/IV Compu Unk Cable hi supplied with the
JVC devlce which you want to (=ollneCL If you do
not have one, but you do have a JVC Compu Link
capable VCR o{ HiR, contact your locei JVC deaJe_
FRONT AND REAR PANEL DIAGRAMS
FRONT PANEL DIAGRAM
AV-32D500 • AV_2D200
AV-27DS00 • AV*27D2CO
REAR PANEL DIAGRAM
AV-32D500 • AV-32D200
AV-27D500 • AV-27D200
RF Connectors
S-Vldeo Plug
0
AN Input Plug
AV Compu Unk Cable
CO
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS
CABLE & VCR CONNECTIONS
1) Comnect cable or _'derlna RF wire OUtfrom the wall, /n to the spl_er RF ir_lJL
2) _ RFwire o_t from the splto_r RF output, in to t_e VCR RF input.
3) Cormem RF _re out lmm the sptl_r RF e_¢, _ to the TV VHF/UHF _ut.
4) Connect yellOWvideo o_ble out f_om the VCR Video ou_p_Jt,in _othe TV Video Input jack.
5) Connect while audio c_le cut from the VCR Le_ Audio output, in to the "IV Left Audio input j_ok.
6) P__nect red su_o cab_ o_ fromthe'K:R Rg_ iu,_ro ouepu_.,_ to_.e W ._X Audo _ _
O ff your VCR is mono # llas cn;y one audio out jack, connect itto TV L/Mono _uL
CABLE & VCR CONNECTIONS CONTINUED
1) Connect Cable RF wire out from w_dl. in to splitter RF input,
2) Cc_nect RF Gutfrom splitmr RF _tl_Jt, m to cable box RF input.
3) Connect RF wire c_ from cable box RF output,/n to VCR RF input.
4) Connect RF wire out born Sl_ttte_ RF output, in to TV VHFtJHF input+
5) Connect yellow video citableo_ born VCR Video output,/n to 33/Video input iack.
6) Connect white aUdio cable ou/from VCR Le_ audio output,/n to 1_/Left Audio input Jack¸
7) _ red a_o ca_ _lcm V_ _ _:_o o_,ut, ,_to 1V _ght Audio i_c_t_ac_
[_ lf your VCR ;s rnono it h_s or#y orm _udio outjack, connect ffto TV L/Mo_ input.
CONNECTING TO A DVD PLAYER
1)Connectthe cab_eRFwlre outfromtheweJl,k_tothecable boxinput.
2) Coe.r,actRF_,_eoutfromthecablebox P,Foutput,__ theVCR RI:ircut,
3) ConnectRFwireoutIron tt_ VCRRFoutput..,nto the1VVPIF/UHFInput.
4) Cormecty_lowvldeo cablecutfromth_VCRVtoeoo_JtputintotheTVVldeo inputjack.
5) Connectwhiteaudio cable outf_cmtheVCRL_I_audiooutput.#__ _ W _ _ _p_ _.
6) Connectr_ audioca_ out_omtheVCRRi_ AL_OoutpC,into_e W RohtAudoin_t jack,
O if y_urvCRIsmonoithason_/oneaudiooutj_k. cm_ct # to 71/La4onoinpuL
1)ConnectgreencableoutfromDVD playar"y"video_Jtput, into 13/"y" componemtinput.
2) ConnsctI_uecabk_outfrom DVDI_Yer "PB",_icieooutput,intoTV "Ps"c_rnpo_entinput.
3) Connect_edcable outh'omDVDplayer"PR"v'=deOoutput_in to1_ _PR"_omponentinput.
4) Connectredaudiocable outfromDVDLeltaudiooutput,.$1toTVLeftAudioinput2.
5)Connectwhiteauto cableo_tfromDVDRig_audiooutp_ _to IV RightAudoInput_
£3Green.blueandr_d are t_emostcommoncolc_sof DVDcable_.&xne modelsmay varycable_ors. please
cor,_ theu.se_matwalfor youtOVOp_yer for mo_ein_+
O Be carefu/notto c_fuse #'mredDVDcab/e m_ththeredaudioGutputcab/e,lt _ _ _ _ _ set_
c_'mec_ns (DVDor audiooutput)befotmstatt;ngtoe otherto _void accidenta_ _wtct#ng _ _$.
O Pleasesetth_COMFONENT-/Non the/ni_WSatupMenu fo 'yES"v,_enever_ connecta D_ _a_
_ CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A CAMCORDER
1) White audio cable out from carncorder, in to TV Left Audio input jack.
2) Ye_towvideo cable out from camcorde_ _ to TV V_deo input jack.
3) If you have a stereo model oamcorder_connect the Red Audio cable out from the Carncorde_ in
to the TV Right Audle 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 catTm with the VCR or Carncorder.
! ) S-VHS Plug out from VCR. in to TV'SS-Video input.
CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER
CONNECTING TO JVC AV COMPU LINK EX
CAPABLE COMPONENTS
NOTE_
A) The AV Compu Link EX cable has a male 3.5 mm (mono) mini plug on each end.
B) If your JVC brand VCR has A Code/B Code Refrtote Control Switching (see your VCR instructions),
using VCR A Code wi]] switch the TV to video Input 1. If you use Input 1 for Video out frownthe
cable box, use Input 2 here. Using B Code will switch the TV to Video Input 2.
C) Toconnect 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 start playback automatically, the recording tabs must be removed from the
VHS tape. ff the tab is in place, aut_natic switching starts when you push the VCR P_Y button.
" AV COMPU LINK EX is compatible with the following 1998 receivers: RX-664V, RX*665V, RX-774V,
RX-884V, RX-1024V, and later _tver models.
"** Please consult the user's manual for your JVC DVD Player on how to connect a JVC DVD Player
using AV Compu Link EX
1) 'v%_iteaudiocable out from TV Left Audio output jack, in to Amplifier [Left] input.
2) Red audio cable out Ifom 33/Right Audio output jack. into Amplifier [Right] input.
NOTE: A) Set the T,/Speaker to OFF(page 25). switchthe audio output to VARI (page 25), and adjust
the soundwith the TV remhte_ VCt.UMEbutton.
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