JVC AV-36F702/Y, AV-36F802/Y User Manual
COLOR TELEVISION
USER'S GUIDE
For models:
AV-36F802
AV-36F702
AV-32F802
AV-32F702
AV-27F802
AV-27F702
Illustration of AV-27F802 and RM-C301G
IMPORTANT NOTE TOTHE CUSTOMER
In the spaces below, enter the model and serial number of your television (locat-
ed 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.
Serial Number
Model Number
LCT0821-001E-A
0901-TN-FAA-JIM
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC 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 dis-
connect 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 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 TVset,
observe the following basic rules for its installation, use 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)
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.
2 Operate the TVset only from a power source as indicated on the TV set or refer to the oper-
ating 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.
3 Overloaded 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.
4 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 may 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 swimming pool, etc.
6 If 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.
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, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
EXAMPLE OF 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:
— 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.
9 To 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 TVset 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
10 Caution children about dropping or pushing objects into the TV set through cabinet open-
ings. Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can result in a fire or electrical shock.
11 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 addi-
tions may result in a hazard.
13 For 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.
14 A TVset 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
15 Unplug 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 quali-
fied 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.
16 Do 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.
17 When 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.
18 Upon 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.
19 When 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.
20 Note 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.
Table of Contents
UNPACKING YOUR TV . . . . . 7
QUICK SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . 8
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . 8
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . 8
Making Basic Connections . . . 9
Plug In Menu . . . . . . . . . . 10
CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . 11
Cable and VCR Connections . . . . . . . 11
Connecting to a DVDPlayer . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting to an External Amplifier . . . . 15
Connecting to a Camcorder . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link . . . . 6
REMOTE CONTROL . . . . . . 17
Remote Control Basics . . . . . 17
Changing the Batteries . . . . . 17
REMOTE PROGRAMMING . . .18
CATV and Satellite Codes . . . 18
VCR Codes . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DVD Codes . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ONSCREEN MENUS . . . . . . 21
Using the Guide . . . . . . . . 21
The Onscreen Menus . . . . . . 21
PLUG IN MENU . . . . . . . . . 22
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Auto Tuner Setup . . . . . . . . 22
Auto Clock Set . . . . . . . . . 23
Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . . 24
Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CHANNEL SUMMARY . . . . . 25
Channel Summary . . . . . . . 25
V–CHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
US V–Chip Ratings . . . . . . . 27
Setting US V–Chip Ratings . . . 28
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Set Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Movie Ratings . . . . . . . . . . 30
Directions for Movie Settings . 30
Canadian V–Chip Ratings . . . 31
Canadian V–Chip Directions . . 31
Unrated Programs . . . . . . . 32
Set Lock Code . . . . . . . . . 33
PICTURE SETTINGS . . . . . . . 34
Tint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Bright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Noise Muting . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Set Video Status . . . . . . . . . . 35
SOUND SETTINGS . . . . . . . 36
Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6
Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
MTS (Multi-channel Sound) . . . . 36
GENERAL ITEMS . . . . . . . . 37
Purity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
TV Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Audio Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
V4 Component-In/
V2 Component-In . . . . . . . . . 39
Closed Caption . . . . . . . . . . 39
BUTTON FUNCTIONS . . . . . . 40
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Exit and PIP Off . . . . . . . . . 40
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Video Status . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Hyper Surround . . . . . . . . . 41
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
BBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
100+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Return+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
VCR Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . 43
DV D Buttons . . . . . . . . . . 4 3
TV/CATV Switch . . . . . . . . . . 43
VCR/DVD Switch . . . . . . . . . 43
Light . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 43
PIP (Picture-In-Picture) . . . . . 44
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
On/Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Swap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Channel +/– . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
APPENDICES . . . . . . . . . . .46
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . 46
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Authorized Service Centers . . 49
Search Codes . . . . . . . . . . 50
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .51
Unpacking Your Television
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 Remote
1 Television
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.
Control
Two AA
Batteries
A matching TV stand
is also available
(optional).
Note:Your remote
control may differ from
the example illustrated
here.
RF Connectors
Used to connect a
coaxial cable from an
external antenna or Cable
TV system.
A/V Input Plug
Used to connect
audio/video devices like
VCRs, DVD players, stereo
amplifiers, game consoles,
etc.
S-Video Plug
Used to make video connections with VCRs,
DVDs, Camcorders, etc
(optional).
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. But if you’re anxious
to start using your television right away, a quick setup guide follows on the next three pages.
AV Compu Link Cable
Used to connect JVC AV
Compu Link
capable components for
an automated home theater.
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Quick Setup 1
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. This information includes basic instructions
on operating your remote control, making a simple cable/antenna and optional VCR connection
and, finally, information on programming your television's Auto Tuner.
If you have questions, or for more detailed information on any of these steps, please consult
other sections of this manual.
Step One - The Remote Control
The remote control is the key to operating your television's many great features. Before you
can operate your remote control, you first need to install the batteries (included).
Slide the cover on the back of the remote down towards the bottom of the remote control.
Insert two batteries (included) carefully noting the “+”and “–” markings, placing the “–”end in
the unit first. Slide the cover back into place.
Basic Operation
Turn the television on and off by pressing the POWER button at the top right corner of the
remote.
Power Button
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.The right and left buttons will turn the volume up or down.These buttons are also marked
with four arrows and are also used with JVC's onscreen menu system.You will need to use
these buttons later in the Quick Setup.
The next step is to connect your television to an antenna or cable.
Proceed to Step Two
Key Feature Buttons
+
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Quick Setup 2
Step Two - Making Basic Connections
Next you will need to connect your television to an antenna or cable system. The most basic
antenna/cable connection is shown below. For more detailed connections, such as ones where
a cable box is required, see pages 11 to 13.
Cable/RF connector
Illustration of AV-27F802
1) Connect an RF cable out from the wall outlet in to the RF Input on the back of the TV.
You may also wish to connect a VCR at this point. A basic VCR connection is shown below.
For detailed instructions on connecting a other components or a home theater system, see
pages 14 to 16.
NOTE: A VCRis not required to operate your television.
AVCables/Plugs
Illustration of AV-27F802
1) Connect the yellow video cable out from the VCR’s Video Output, in to the TV’s Video
Input jack, OR connect an S-Video cable from the VCR’s S-Video output, to the TV’s
S-Video input.
2) Connect the white audio cable out from the VCR’s Left Audio Output, in to the TV’s Left
Audio Input Jack.
3) Connect the red audio cable out from the VCR’s Right Audio Output, in to the TV’s Right
Audio Input jack.
Finally, once you have finished your connections, plug the power cord into the nearest power
outlet and turn on the television.
Proceed to Step Three
+
9
Quick Setup 3
Step Three - The Plug In Menu
When you turn your television on for the first time the Plug In Menu will appear. This menu
sets some of the basic settings for your television. A complete description of the Plug In Menu
can be found starting on page 22. We recommend you complete the Plug In Menu items
before you start using your television. But to begin watching your television right away you only
need to run the Auto Tuner Setup. This lets your television learn the channels it is able to
receive. To run the Auto Tuner Setup follow the steps below.
PLUG IN MENU
LANGUAGE ENG FRE SPA
AUTO TUNER SETUP
SET CLOCK
FINISH
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
Press the buttons to move to AUTO TUNER SETUP
Press the buttons to begin AUTO TUNER SETUP
EXIT BY
TUNER MODE : CABLE AIR
START
EX
IT
To choose CABLE (if you are connected to a cable system) or AIR (if you use
an antenna)
To move to START
To start Auto Tuner Setup
The Auto Tuner will now memorize all of the clear, active channels your television can
receive. This will take one or two minutes.
NOW
PROGRAMMING!
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The Auto Tuner is finished when the message PROGRAMMING OVER! appears onscreen.
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 connecting audio/video devices, programming
your remote control, or using the JVC onscreen menu system to customize your television
viewing experience.
The Quick Setup
is complete
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Connections
Cable and VCR Connections
There are three basic types of antenna or cable connections:
• If you have an antenna or have a cable system that does not require you use a cable box
to select channels, please refer to Diagram #1.
• If you have a cable system that requires the use of a cable box to access all the channels, please refer to Diagram #2. If you cannot operate your Picture-In-Picture
function using Diagram #2, try the connection shown in Diagram #3. It is possible yo
cable box allows the signal of only one channel at a time to be sent to your television.
• If you have a cable system that requires the use of a cable box to access certain
premium channels, but not “basic”cable channels, please refer to Diagram #3.
• For your convenience, connection to a VCR is also shown in the following diagrams. A
VCR is not necessary for operation of the television or Picture-In-Picture (PIP) function.
You may omit the VCR from your connections if you wish.
• For instructions on connecting a VCR only, please see the Quick Setup on page 9.
• For information on using PIP, please see page 44.
• The PIP feature is available on models AV-36F802, AV-32F802 and AV-27F802 only.
Diagram #1
Illustration of AV-27F802
1) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RF Input of the two-way
splitter.
2) Connect an RFcable from the one of the RF Outputs on the splitter, in to the RF Input on
the back of the VCR.
3) Connect an RFcable from the other the RFOutput on the splitter, in to the RF Input on the
back of the TV.
4) Connect the yellow video cable out from the VCR’sVideo Output, in to the TV’s Video Input
jack, OR connect an S-Video cable from the VCR’s S-Video output, to the TV’s S-Video
input.
5) Connect the white audio cable out from the VCR’s Left Audio Output, in to the TV’s Left
Audio Input Jack.
6) Connect the red audio cable out from the VCR’s Right Audio Output, in to the TV’s Right
Audio Input jack.
• If your VCRis a mono sound unit, it will have only one Audio Out jack. Connect it to the
TV’s Left Audio Input.
• Please consult your VCR’s owner’s manual for more information on its operation.
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Connections
Cable and VCR Connections - Continued
Diagram #2
Illustration of AV-27F802
1) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RFInput of the cable
box.
2) Connect an RF cable from the RFOutput of the cable box, in to the RFInput on the back of
the VCR.
3) Connect an RF cable from the RF Output of the VCR, in to the RF Input on the back of the
TV.
4) Connect the yellow video cable out from the VCR’sVideo Output, in to the TV’s Video Input
jack, OR connect an S-Video cable from the VCR’s S-Video output, to the TV’s S-Video
input.
5) Connect the white audio cable out from the VCR’s Left Audio Output, in to the TV’s Left
Audio Input Jack.
6) Connect the red audio cable out from the VCR’s Right Audio Output, in to the TV’s Right
Audio Input jack.
• Please see page 44 for information on using the PIP feature with a Cable Box.
• If your VCRis a mono sound unit, it will have only one Audio Out jack. Connect it to the TV’s
Left Audio Input.
• Please consult your VCR’s owner’s manual for more information on its operation.
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Connections
Cable and VCR Connections - Continued
Diagram #3
Illustration of AV-27F802
1) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RF Input of the two-way
splitter.
2) Connect an RFcable from the one of the RFOutputs on the splitter, in to the cable box RF
Input.
3) Connect an RF cable from the Cable Box Output, in to the VCR RF Input.
4) Connect an RFcable from the other the RFOutput on the splitter, in to the RF Input on the
back of the TV.
5) Connect the yellow video cable out from the VCR’s Video Output, in to the TV’s Video Input
jack, OR connect an S-Video cable from the VCR’s S-Video output, to the TV’s S-Video
input.
6) Connect the white audio cable out from the VCR’s Left Audio Output, in to the TV’s Left
Audio Input jack.
7) Connect the red audio cable out from the VCR’s Right Audio Output, in to the TV’s Right
Audio Input jack.
• Please see page 44 for information on using the PIP feature with a Cable Box.
• If your VCRis a mono sound unit, it will have only one Audio Out jack. Connect it to the
TV’s Left Audio Input.
• Please consult your VCR’s owner’s manual for more information on its operation.
The connection diagrams are intended to show some basic general connections.
Some cable companies may require special connections to properly use your television or 2-tuner PIP function. If you follow these diagrams and either the television or
PIPdoes not work properly, contact your local cable operator for more connection
information. Please see page 44 for more information on the PIP feature.
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Connections
Connecting to a DVD player
Illustration of AV-27F802
1) Connect Green cable out from DVD player “Y”Component Output, in to TV“Y” Component
Input.
2) Connect Blue cable out from DVDplayer “PB” Component Output, in to TV “PB” Component
Input.
3) Connect Red cable out from DVD Player “PR” Component Output, in to TV “PR” Component
Input.
4) Connect White Audio cable out from DVDLeft Audio Output, in to TV Left Audio Input 2.
5) Connect Red Audio cable out from DVDRight Audio Output, in to TVRight Audio Input 2.
• 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 (DVDor Audio Output) before starting the other to avoid accidentally
switching the cables.
• See page 20 for instructions on programming your remote control to operate the basic functions of your DVD player.
• AV-36F802, AV-32F802 & AV-27F802: You may also connect the DVD player to Input 4. If
you use Input 4 for the DVD connection, you must set the V4 COMPONENT-IN on the initial
Setup Menu to “YES” for proper display of the DVD signal.
• AV-36F702, AV-32F702 & AV-27F702: If you use Input 2 (Component-In) for the DVDcon-
nection, you must set the V2 COMPONENT-IN on the initial Setup Menu to “YES” for proper display of the DVD signal.
NOTE: Progressive DVDPlayers (players with an output scan of 31.5 KHz) will not work properly with this television.
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Connections
Connecting to an External Amplifier
Illustration of AV-27F802
1) Connect the white audio cable from the TV’s Left Audio Output jack to the Amplifier’s Left
Audio Input jack.
2) Connect the red audio cable from the TV’s Right Audio Output jack to the Amplifier’s Right
Audio Input jack.
• See also “TV Speaker” and “Audio Out”on page 38 for more information on using external
speakers.
Connecting to a Camcorder
You may connect a camcorder to your television by using the front Input Jacks (Input 3)
located under the front panel door. To access, press lightly on the door to open it. You may
also connect a game console or other equipment using these jacks. Camcorders may also
be connected to the television’s rear input jacks.
Illustration of AV-27F802
1) Connect the yellow video cable out from the Camcorder’sVideo Output, in to the TV’s Video
Input jack, OR connect an S-Video cable from the Camcorder’s S-Video output, to the TV’s
S-Video Input.
2) Connect the white audio cable out from the Camcorder’s Left Audio Output, in to the TV’s
Left Audio Input jack.
3) Connect the red audio cable out from the Camcorder’s Right Audio Output, in to the TV’s
Right Audio Input jack.
• If your Camcorder is a mono sound model it will have only one audio jack. Connect it to the
TV’s Left Audio jack.
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Connections
Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link
JVC’s AV Compu Link feature makes playing video tapes or DVDs totally automatic. Simply
insert a pre-recorded tape into your JVC-brand VCR or DVD into your JVC DVD player and
the device will automatically turn on and begin playback. At the same time, using the AV
Compu Link, the VCR or DVD player sends a signal to the television telling it to turn on and
switch to the proper video input.
• The AV Compu Link cable may be included with the JVC AVCompu Link accessory you
wish to connect. If it is not, contact an authorized JVCService Center for
part # EWP 805-012.
• AV Compu Link can only be used with JVC-brand products.
Illustration of AV-27F802
To Connect: Plug one end of the AV Compu Link cable into the AV Compu Link input on your
VCR, DVD, or other Compu Link device. Plug the other end of the AV Compu Link cable into
the AV Compu Link input at the rear of the television.
NOTE:
• In order for the VCR playback to begin automatically, the recording tabs must be remove from
the VHS tape. If the tab is in place, automatic switching will occur when you push the VCR’s
PLAY button.
• The AV Compu Link cable has a male 3.5 mm (mono) plug on each end.
• If your JVC-brand VCR has “A Code/B Code Remote Control Switching”(see your VCR’s
instruction book), using VCR A Code will switch the TV to input 1.
• To connect a JVC HiFi receiver or amplifier for a completely automated home theater, see
the HiFi’s connection instructions for detailed connection information.
• AVCOMPU LINK EX is compatible with the following receivers:RX-664V, RX-665V,
RX-668VBK, RX-774V, RX-778VBK, RX-884V, RX-888VBK, RX-1024V, RX-1028VBK, and
later receiver models.
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Remote Control
Remote Control Basics
• Before you can operate the remote control, you must first
install the batteries (included). See “Changing the
Batteries” at the bottom of this page for instructions. (For
an illustration, please see page 8.)
• Press the POWER button to turn the television on or off.
• 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/DVDselector switch to VCR to control a
VCR, slide to DVD to control a DVD player. Please see
pages 18 to 20 for instructions on programming your
remote control to operate a Cable box, VCR or DVD player.
• Press the CH+ and CH– buttons to scan through the channels. Tap the CH+ or CH– button to move through the
channels one channel at a time.
• 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.
• Press VOL+ or VOL– to raise or lower the volume. An indicator bar will appear onscreen to show you the television
volume level.
• The CH+/– and VOL+/– buttons are also used to navigate
JVC’s onscreen menu system.
• You can directly access specific channels using the 10-key
pad.
• For more information on remote control button features,
see pages 40 to 45. For information on using the
onscreen menus, see page 21.
NOTE: Remote control model RM-C301G is shown at the
left. A different model remote control may have come with
your television.
Changing the Batteries
Push down on the remote’s back cover and slide towards the bottom to remove it.
Insert two AA batteries (supplied), carefully noting the "+" and "–" markings on the batteries
and on the remote control. To avoid a potential short circuit, insert the "–" end first. Be sure to
use only size AA batteries.
When batteries are installed, slide the cover back into place (until it clicks into position).
• If the remote control acts erratically, replace the batteries. Typical battery life is six months to
one year. We recommend using alkaline batteries for longer battery life. 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 may have to be reset
(see pages 18-20).
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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 CATV and/or Satellite codes for power on, power off,
channel up, channel down, and 10 key operation.
1) Find the CATV/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.
4) With the DISPLAY button held down, enter the first code number listed using the 10 key pad.
5) Release the DISPLAY button.
6) Confirm the operation of the Cable Box/Satellite receiver.
• If your CATVor 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 50.
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Remote Programming
VCR codes
The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on, power off, play, stop,
fast-forward, rewind, pause, record, channel up, and channel 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.
4) With the DISPLAY button held down, enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad.
5) Release the DISPLAY button.
6) 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 code, try the Search Codes Function, on page 50.
• Some manufacturer’sVCR’s may not respond to the TV/VCR button, even if other buttons
work properly.
• To record, hold down the REC button on the remote and press PLAY.
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Remote Programming
DVD codes
The remote control is programmed with DVD codes for power on, power off, play, stop,
fast-forward, rewind, previous chapter, 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.
4) With the DISPLAY button held down, enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad.
5) Release the DISPLAY button.
6) 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 code, try the Search Codes Function, on page 50.
• After you program your remote, some DVD buttons may not work properly. If some buttons
do not work properly, use the remote control which came with your DVD player.
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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:
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 TVchannels (when not in a menu screen)
Left and right arrows mean press the VOLUME+ or VOLUME– buttons 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.
PLUG IN MENU
LANGUAGE ENG FRE SPA
AUTO TUNER SETUP
SET CLOCK
FINISH
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
EXIT BY
EX
IT
The Onscreen Menus
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 channel number and
input will appear. The “Plug In Menu”will appear the first time the TV is plugged in.
NOTE: Menus shown in this book are illustrations, not exact replications of the television’s
onscreen displays.
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Plug In Menu
Introduction
The Plug In Menu comes up automatically when you first turn on the TV after plugging it in.
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,
• The Auto Tuner Setup of which channels you wish to receive,
• Setting the TV’s clock to the correct time so your timer functions will work properly.
Descriptions of each of the Plug In Menu features appear on this page and the next. We recommend you complete the Plug In Menu setup first so your TV is set up just the way you want,
right away.
Language
You can choose to view your onscreen menus in three languages:English, French, or Spanish.
Press the MENU button
To LANGUAGE
To choose a language
• You will not need to press the MENU button to enter this screen from the 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.
Press the MENU button
To AUTO TUNER SETUP
To operate
To choose CABLEor AIR
To move to START
To start Auto Tuner Setup
NOW
PROGRAMMING !
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Programming will take approximately 1 to 2
minutes.
PROGRAMMING OVER!
• Noise Muting will not work during Auto Tuner Setup.
• You will not need to press the MENU button to enter this screen from the Plug In Menu.
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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 Broadcastingstations.To
set the clock using the XDS signal:
Enter the channel number of your local PBS station
Press MENU
To SETCLOCK
To operate
To AUTO
MODE AUTO MANUAL
TIME ZONE EASTERN
D.S.T. ON OFF
FINISH
ToTIME ZONE
To select your time zone
To move to Daylight Savings Time (D.S.T.)
To turn D.S.T.ON or OFF
To FINISH
To save settings and exit
• If you do not have a PBS station in your local area, you will have to set the clock manually.
See ‘Manual Clock Set’on the next page for instructions.
• 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 not need to press the MENU button to enter this screen from the Plug In Menu.
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Plug In Menu
Manual Clock Set
To set your clock manually (without using the XDS signal), choose MANUAL from the Set Clock
menu and follow the steps below.
To SET CLOCK
To operate
To MANUAL
MODE AUTO MANUAL
TIME --:-- --
START CLOCK
To move to the hour
To set the hour
To move to minutes
To set the minutes
To move to STARTCLOCK
To start clock and exit
THANK YOU !!
• You will not need to press the MENU button to enter this screen from the Plug In Menu.
Finish
Once you have the items in the Plug In Menu set to your personal preferences, move to the
Finish option to save your settings.
To FINISH
To save settings and exit
• You can change the preferences you set in the Plug In Menu at any time using the regular
JVC onscreen menu system.
NOTE:
You will have to reset the clock after a power interruption. You must set the clock before operating any timer functions.
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Channel Summary
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
To CHANNEL SUMMARY
To operate
C H NO. S C A N C H NO. SCAN
0 1 06 ü
0 2 ü 07
0 3 ü 08
0 4 ü 09 ü
0 5 ü 10 ü
The Channel Summary screen (above) will now be displayed with the channels set to scan
marked with an "ü". You can delete channels from the scan by removing the "ü". If any channels were missed during Auto Tuner Setup and you wish to add them, you may by placing an
"ü" next to the channel number.
To the SCAN column
To include or delete from scan
EXIT when finished
You can block access to a channel by activating the Channel Lock.
To CHANNELSUMMARY
To operate
To the Lock Column
ZERO to lock or unlock that channel
EXIT when finished
Channel Guard Message
When a viewer attempts to watch a guarded channel, the following message appears:
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 33.
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
“INVALIDLOCK CODE!”will flash on the
screen:
The channel cannot be accessed until the
correct code is entered.
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V-Chip
Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables TV Parental Guidelines (for United
States and Canada) and Movie (MPAA) Guideline controls. V-Chip technology allows you to
program your TV to receive, or not to receive, programs based on content according to the
guidelines. Programs which exceed the ratings limits you set will be blocked. When a viewer
attempts to watch a blocked channel, this message appears:
THIS PROGRAMMING EXCEEDS
YOUR RATING LIMITS.
PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY
10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT.
NO. - - - -
The channel will remain blocked until the correct lock code is entered (see page 33 for information on setting your lock code).
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.
V-CHIP ON OFF
SET US TV RATINGS
SET MOVIE RATINGS
SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG
SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE
UNRATED VIEW BLOCK
FINISH
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 seven pages along with descriptions of the
rating categories.
To access the rating categories:
Press the MENU button
ToV-CHIP
To operate (Lock icon will appear)
Press ZERO to access the V-Chip menu
To turn V-Chip ON or OFF (V-Chip must be turned ON for rating settings to operate)
To move to SET US TV RATINGS, SETMOVIE RATINGS, or SETCANADIAN
RATINGS (see following pages for descriptions of each item)
Special Note about Ratings
Some programs are not broadcast with a ratings signal. Therefore, even if you setup V-Chip
ratings limits, these programs will not be blocked. Parents are cautioned to preview the con-
tents of these programs or movies.
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V-Chip
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 progr ams 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 extensiveV, 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 SEXUALCONTENT
• L stands for strong LANGUAGE
• D stands for suggestive DIALOG
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V-Chip
Setting US V-Chip Ratings
Press the MENU button
ToV-CHIP
To operate (Lock icon will appear)
Press ZERO to access the V-Chip menu
V-CHIP ON OFF
SET US TV RATINGS
SET MOVIE RATINGS
SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG
SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE
UNRATED VIEW BLOCK
FINISH
To turnV-Chip ON or OFF
To move to SET US TV RATINGS
To operate
Directions to set US V-Chip Ratings:
Line up the cursor in the column (TV PG, TV G, etc.) with the content row (V/FV, S, etc.) and
press the or 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.
To the TV 14 Column
To turn on the lock
To FINISH
To save settings and exit
• 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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V-Chip
Setting ratings with the V-Chip button
To access Rating information about a certain program, press the V-CHIP button while viewing
that program. A display like this will appear:
PROGRAM IS RATED :
TV-PG - V
If you decide you want to block this category of viewing, press "0" while the above screen is
visible, and all programs from that category will be blocked.
Example 1:
If you want to set your V-Chip settings to block all programming aboveTV PG:
Press ZERO when TV-PG is displayed
All Programming above TV PG will be blocked.
Example 2:
If you want to set your V-Chip settings to block all programming above a current setting such as
TV PG-V (with violence):
Press ZERO when TV-PG - V is displayed
All Programming above TV PG - V (with Violence) will be blocked.
• For Children's programming you can block TV-Y and Y7 programs by Pressing “0” when Y is
displayed during a program. Programming for audiences other than children’s audiences will
not be affected.
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V-Chip
Movie 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
ToV-CHIP
To operate (Lock icon appears)
Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup options
To SET MOVIE RATINGS
To enter movies menu
For example, to block viewing of X and NC-17 rated from shows:
To the X Column
To turn on the lock
To the NC-17 Column
To turn on the lock
To FINISH
To save settings and exit
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