JVC AV-32X4BA User Manual

AV-32X4BA

COLOUR TELEVISION

INSTRUCTIONS

LCT1674-001A-H

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 main outlet.

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

• 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.

Failure to heed 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 forcefully. 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.

NOTE:

Due to static electricity, the TV may be covered with dust. If this happens, wipe the TV with a soft cloth being careful not to scratch the TV.

CONTENTS

Setting up your TV ...................................3

Connecting the aerial and VCR ................. 3

Connecting the power cord to the AC

outlet....................................................... 4

Putting the batteries into the Remote

control..................................................... 4

Initial settings ............................................. 4

T-V LINK FUNCTIONS .............................. 6

TV buttons and functions........................8

Turn the Main power on ............................. 9

Turn the TV on from standby mode ........... 9

Choose a TV channel ................................ 9

Adjust the volume ...................................... 9

Remote control buttons and

functions..............................................10

Turn the TV on or off from standby

mode .................................................... 10

Choose a TV channel .............................. 10

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

Watch images from external devices....... 11

ZOOM function......................................... 12

3D CINEMA SOUND function.................. 14

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

Return to TV channel instantly................. 14

Operating a JVC brand VCR or

DVD player ........................................... 14

Teletext function ....................................15

Basic operation ........................................ 15

Using the List Mode ................................. 15

Hold.......................................................... 16

Sub-page ................................................. 16

Reveal...................................................... 16

Size .......................................................... 16

Index ........................................................ 16

Cancel...................................................... 17

Using the TV’s menu..............................18

Basic operation ........................................ 18

PICTURE SETTING.................................19

PICTURE MODE ..................................... 19

Picture Adjustment................................... 19

COLOUR TEMP....................................... 19

PICTURE FEATURES .............................20

DIGITAL VNR .......................................... 20

DigiPure Pro............................................. 20

COLOUR SYSTEM.................................. 21

MOVIE THEATRE.................................... 21

4:3 AUTO ASPECT.................................. 22

PICTURE TILT......................................... 22

SOUND SETTING ................................... 23

STEREO / I • II ......................................... 23

Sound Adjustment....................................23

HYPER SOUND....................................... 23

3D CINEMA SOUND ............................... 24

SURROUND ............................................ 24

BASS BOOST .......................................... 24

EXT SETTING ......................................... 25

S-IN (S-VIDEO input) ............................... 25

ID LIST ..................................................... 25

DUBBING................................................. 26

FEATURES ............................................. 27

SLEEP TIMER ......................................... 27

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

CHILD LOCK............................................ 27

DECODER (EXT-2).................................. 29

INSTALL..................................................30

LANGUAGE ............................................. 30

AUTO PROGRAM.................................... 30

EDIT/MANUAL ......................................... 31

Additional menu operations ................. 36

Using the ACI function ............................. 36

Downloading the data to VCR.................. 37

Changing the COUNTRY setting ............. 37

Using the DECODER (EXT-2) function.... 38

Additional preparation ..........................39

Connecting the external devices .............. 39

CH/CC numbers ..................................... 41

Troubleshooting ....................................42

Specifications ........................................ 45

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 AAAA →

BBBB → CCCC.

 If not connecting a VCR, follow 1111.

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 6.

• 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 39.

• To connect speakers and amplifier, please see “Connecting Speakers/Amplifier” on page 40.

• When a decoder is connected to a T-V LINK compatible VCR, set the DECODER (EXT-2) function to ON. For details, see “Using the DECODER (EXT-

2) function” on page 38. 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 (3) 2 EXT-1 terminal (3, 25, 39) 3 EXT-2 terminal (3, 6, 25, 39) 4 EXT-3 terminal (25, 39) 5 AUDIO OUT terminal (40)

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 AAA/R03 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 “INSTALL” on page 30.

TV OK

Blue button

Power lamp

Setting up your TV

2 Press the aaaa button

The LANGUAGE menu appears.

LANGUAGE

BACK

TV OK

D0002(E)-EN

3 Press the 5555 and 6666 buttons to

choose ENGLISH. Then press the aaaa 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:

D0003-EN

TV OK

BACK

START MORE

TV OK

BACK

4 Press the 5555 and 6666 buttons to

choose the country where you are now located

• If you are located in Australia, we recommend you to choose DEUTSCHLAND.

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

20%

BACK

TV OK

D0004-EN

CH 10

EDIT

TV OK

PR ID AV 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09

BACK

MOVE

CH / CC

BBC1

ID INSERT DELETE MANUAL

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

START MORE

EDIT/MANUAL function. For details, see “EDIT/MANUAL” on page 31.

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

If “ACI START/ACI SKIP” appears in the AUTO PROGRAM menu:

You can use the ACI (Automatic Channel Installation) function to decode the ACI data and complete the registration of all the TV channels in a short period of time. For details of the ACI function and how to use it, refer to “Using the ACI function” on page 36. If you don’t want to use the ACI function, press the 6 buttons to choose ACI SKIP and then press a.

Setting up your TV

6 Press the aaaa button to display the

T-V LINK menu

T-V LINK

DOWNLOAD TV VCR

BACK

TV OK

EXIT

D0005-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 37 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 31.

• 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 31.

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)

Setting up your TV

 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.

 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

MONO

EXT-4

Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.

1 Main power button (4, 9) 2 Power lamp (4, 9) 3 Remote control sensor 4 r (Volume) button (9) 5 P p buttons/ q buttons (9) 6 Headphone jack (mini jack) (39) 7 EXT-4 terminal (25, 39)

MONO

EXT-4

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

Turn the TV on from standby mode

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

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

TV buttons and functions

Choose a TV channel

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

Adjust the volume

1 Press the rrrr (Volume) button

The volume level indicator appears.

2 Press the qqqq buttons while the

volume level indicator is displayed

Remote control buttons and functions

1 Muting button 2 Number buttons 3 c button

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

TV OK

F.T/L

4 3D CINEMA SOUND button 5 Information button 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

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buttons

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 6666 buttons:

Press the 6666 buttons to choose the programme number (PR) you want.

 Use the PR LIST:

1 Press the

display the PR LIST

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

PR LIST

PR ID AV

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09

TV OK

D0011-EN

2 Press the

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

• You cannot use the 6 buttons to choose a Programme number (PR) with the CHILD LOCK function set.

• 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 27.

• If the picture is tilted, correct it. See “PICTURE TILT” on page 22.

(Information) button to

hhhh

No indication

6666

and

12:00

BBC1

+10-10

5555

buttons to

Adjust the volume

Press the volume.

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

 Muting the sound

Press the turn off the sound.

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

5555

buttons to adjust the

(muting) button to

llll

Watch images from external devices

 Use the o

Press the o an EXT terminal.

TV mode EXT modes

Programme

numbers

PR 1 – PR 99

 Use the 6666 buttons:

Press the 6666 buttons to choose an EXT terminal.

 Use the PR LIST:

1 Press the

2 Press the

o button:

o button to choose

EXT-1

EXT-4

(Information) button to

hhhh

EXT-2

EXT-3

display the PR LIST

5555

and

6666

buttons to

choose an EXT terminal. Then press the aaaa button

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

Remote control buttons and functions

• 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 25.

• If you do not have a clear picture or no colour appears, change the colour system manually. See “COLOUR SYSTEM” on page 21.

• 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.)

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 31. Pressing the o button changes the choice as follows:

TV mode

Programme

numbers

PR 1 – PR 99

PR 0

EXT modes

EXT-1

EXT-2

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 22.

• 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.

EXT-4

EXT-3

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

• Also refer to your VCR instruction manual.

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

Remote control buttons and functions

14:9 ZOOM:

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

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.

2 Press the 6666 buttons to choose a

ZOOM mode. Then press the aaaa 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.

 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

The ZOOM menu appears.

2 Press the aaaa button to display the

ZOOM mode indication

Indicator is displayed.

16 : 9 ZOOM

D0010-EN

3 While it is displayed, press the 6666

buttons to adjust the visible area vertically

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

c button

 Choose the ZOOM mode

1 Press the c

the ZOOM menu

ZOOM

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

TV OK

D0009-EN

c button to display

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