JVC HD-52G786, HD-52G886, HD-56G786, HD-56G886 User Guide

Projection Television Users Guide

For Models:

HD-52G886 HD-52G786 HD-56G886 HD-56G786

Illustration of HD-56G886 and RM-C14G

Important Note:

In the spaces below, enter the model and serial number of your television (located at the rear of the television cabinet). Staple your sales receipt or invoice to the inside cover of this guide. Keep this user’s guide in a convenient place for future reference. Keep the carton and original packaging for future use.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

LCT1866-001A-A

0505TNH-II-IM

Important Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock. Do not

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

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO INSURE PERSONAL SAFETY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES

REGARDING THE USE OF THIS UNIT.

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

2. Avoid damaging the AC plug and power cord.

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

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

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

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

* When you don’t use this TV set for a long period of time, be sure to disconnect both the

power plug from the AC outlet and antenna for your safety.

* To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or

other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

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.

NOTICE (for USA)

This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: http://www.eiae.org

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has

two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with

the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15) Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

16) Avoid improper installation and never position the unit where good ventilation is impossible. When installing this TV, distance recommendations must be maintained between the set and the wall, as well as inside a tightly enclosed area or piece of furniture. Keep to the minimum distance guidelines shown for safe operation.

150 mm

200 mm

LAMP/PROGRAM

POWER

150 mm

200 mm

INPUT-4

S-VIDEO

OPERATE

OVER

CHANNEL

–

VIDEO

L/MONO

VOLUME

–

AUDIO

50 mm

17) Cautions for installation

— Do not tilt the TV towards the left or right, or towards the back.

— Install the TV in a corner on the floor so as to keep cords out of the way. — The TV will generate a slight amount of heat during operation. Ensure that sufficient space is

available around the TV to allow satisfactory cooling.

FCC Notice:

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warnings

Caring for the Cabinet

Normally, light dusting with a soft, non-scratching duster will keep your TV clean.

If you wish to wipe down the television, first unplug it. Then wipe gently with a soft cloth, slightly moistened with water. You can add a few drops of mild liquid detergent to the water to help remove spots of oily dirt.

• DO NOT allow liquid to enter the TV through the ventilation slots.

• DO NOT use strong or abrasive cleaners on the TV.

• DO NOT spray liquids or cleaners directly on the TV’s surface.

• DO NOT rub or scrub the TV harshly. Wipe the set gently with a soft cloth.

Caring for the Screen

The screen is treated with an electrostatic-proof coating. When it gets dirty, wipe it gently with a soft cloth. If the screen is very dirty, wipe it down with a cloth dipped in a diluted kitchen cleaner and thoroughly wrung-out. Then wipe immediately after with a clean, dry cloth.

Do not apply alcohol, organic solvents (like acetone), acidic or alkaline cleansers to the screen. These will remove the coating layer and cause discolorations.

Do not push or hit the screen. This could cause scratches on the screen surface and image distortions.

Warnings

Thank you for purchasing JVC’s model HD-52G886, HD-52G786, HD-56G886 or HD-56G786 HDTV-ready projection television which uses the high-quality HD-ILA projection system. This is one of the highest quality and most technologically advanced televisions available today. It is recommended that you read this instruction manual before using your television in order to learn about it’s many features. Cautions related to the safe use of the device and important information which will help you to be able to use this device for a long time is in the Appendix. Once again, thank you for purchasing this television and please enjoy using it.

In order to use the television for a long time

This television uses a lamp to project the picture onto the screen. Before using this television, please read the safety cautions and information about this television which are summarized below.

1. When the power is turned on, the warming up commences

This television uses a lamp to project the picture onto the screen. Once the lamp has warmed up, you can enjoy the pictures at their full brightness. What happens when the power is turned on is explained below. Immediately after the power is turned on, since the lamp has not had time to warm up, the picture is displayed only dimly on the screen. As the lamp warms up, the picture becomes brighter. It takes approximately one minute for the lamp to warm up to it’s normal operating temperature. There are 2 LED indicators on the front panel of the television that can be used as a guide. When the POWER button is pressed, the LAMP/PROGRAM LED indicator blinks in orange for approximately 1 minute at approximately every 2 seconds, and then goes out.

Note: It is impossible to turn the power off during this period. After 1 or more minutes have

passed, you can turn off the power.

2. Cooling the inside of the television and the lamp

Cooling is also performed while the television is being shut down.

When the POWER button is pressed to turn off the power, the following operations are performed. When the television is turned off, the picture on the screen disappears. Once the screen is dark, cooling is performed for approximately 90 seconds. When the cooling is being performed, the LAMP/PROGRAM LED indicator on the front panel blinks in orange at approximately every 3 seconds. The television can not be operated while the cooling is being performed. After the cooling has been performed for 90 seconds, the power is turned off. Do not remove the electrical plug until after the cooling process has completed. If the electrical plug is removed before the cooling process has completed, the internal circuits and lamp may overheat leading to the life of the lamp being shortened and the possibility of malfunctions.

Do not block the ventilation holes.

Do not block the ventilation holes while the power is turned on. Do not block the air intake holes behind the speaker grills.

3. The lamp is a consumable item

Replace the lamp when it has blown or when the picture becomes dark. The lamp is a user replaceable item. The lamp must be recycled. For a detailed explanation on how to recycle the lamp, refer to the Appendix and the instructions that are included with the replacement lamp kit. The life of the lamp changes depending on the atmospheric temperature and altitude in which the TV is being used.

Warnings

4. The television requires a lot of electrical power

It is recommended that the television is connected directly to the wall socket, and not to another device. When connecting the television to a wall socket that is being used by another device, or when using an extension cord, be careful not to exceed the electrical capacity of the socket.

Do not turn the power on and off repeatedly in a short amount of time.

It subjects the television and the lamp to stress and may lead to malfunctions and the life of the lamp being shortened.

5. The screen is made of plastic

Handle the screen very carefully as it can scratch easily. Do not rub, hit or press on it with any hard objects. When the screen is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth. Refer to the Appendix for details on how to clean the screen.

6. Caution! Warm air from the air ducts

This unit has an air duct for cooling. The duct will blow warm air while the television is operating. When placing the television, make sure not to locate it too close to wallpaper. The warm air could cause the color of the wallpaper to change. Also, take care to keep children and pets away from the warm air ducts. Long exposure to the warm air from the ducts could cause a minor burn.

7. Caution! Moving this television

When lifting this television, Do not hold by the screen frame. Holding the screen frame could cause it to detach, causing the television to fall.

8. Do not replace the lamp immediately after use

The lamp becomes extremely hot during use. If the lamp is touched immediately after use before it has a chance to cool down, there is a danger of burns. Be careful when handling the lamp.

9. Do not touch the lamp glass

If the lamp is used when there is dirt from ﬁ ngers on the lamp glass, there is a possibility of the lamp breaking. Be careful not to touch the lamp glass.

10. ILA element characteristics

Do not project still pictures or pictures that have still segments for a long period of time. The still parts of the picture may remain on the screen. This is a characteristic of ILA elements and not a malfunction. The picture will disappear over time.

11. Condensation

When a heater is turned on or the television is moved from a cold place to a hot place, droplets of water may form on the lamp and screen. This is called condensation. If the television is used while this condensation is still present, the picture may seem distorted, and the inside of the screen may become dirty. In this case, wait until the condensation has gone before using the television.

12. Do not open the rear cabinet of this television

This television has a DIGITAL-IN terminal. Opening up the rear cabinet will violate the copyright of the program or software shown on the television. Please do not open the rear cabinet.

13. Usable Time

Do not keep the TV on for more than 24 hours consecutively. There is a possibility of the life of the lamp being shortened.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Precautions . 2

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Unpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

TV Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

TV Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

The Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting Your Devices . . . . . . . 16

Interactive Plug In Menu . . . . . . . . 30

Remote Programming . . . . . 33

Setting CATV, VCR and DVD Codes . . . 33

CATV or Satellite Codes . . . . . . . . 33

VCR Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

DVD Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Search Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Onscreen Menus . . . . . . . . 37

Using the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Onscreen Menu System . . . . . . . . . 38

Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . 40

Auto Tuner Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Channel Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Channel Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Set Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Auto Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Closed Caption . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Auto Shut Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

XDS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Noise Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Front Panel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

V1 Smart Input . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Video Input Label . . . . . . . . . . 55

Position Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Video-1 Monitor Out . . . . . . . . . . . 57

TV Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Audio Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Digital-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Digital-In Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Center CH Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Picture Adjust . . . . . . . . . 60

Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Adjust Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . 60

Color Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Digital Noise Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Color Management . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Dynamic Gamma . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Smart Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Sound Adjust . . . . . . . . . 63

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Adjust Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . 63

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Clock/Timers . . . . . . . . . . 64

Set Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Lamp Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Button Functions . . . . . . . 67

Multi Screen Function . . . . . . . . . . 67

Twin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Swap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

TheaterPro D6500K . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Return+/TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Video Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Natural Cinema . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

ML/MTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

C.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Channel +/- . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Volume +/- . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Favorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Aspect Ratios . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Aspect Ratios in PC Mode . . . . . . . 75

Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

OK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

TV/CATV Slide Switch . . . . . . . . . . 77

VCR/DVD Slide Switch . . . . . . . . . 77

VCR Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

DVD Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Digital Setup . . . . . . . . . 78

Digital Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Antenna Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Digital Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Cable Card Application . . . . . . . . . 80

i.LINK Auto Play . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Digital Button Functions . . . 81

Digital CH D/A (Digital/Analog) . . . . . 81

Sub Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

i.LINK Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Timer Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

OSD Information . . . . . . 87

Weak Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

No Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Invalid Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Cable Card Information . . . . 88

Cable Card Connection . . . . . . . . 88

Appendices . . . . . . . . . . 89

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Changing The Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 91

Replacement Lamp Kit . . . . . . . . 92

Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

How To Replace The Lamp . . . . . . . 93

Warning LED Messages . . . . . . . . 95

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Table of Contents

Quick Setup Unpacking your TV

Thank you for your purchase of a JVC Color Television. Before you begin setting up your new television, please check to make sure you have all of the following items. In addition to this guide, your television box should include:

Television x 1

LAMP/PROGRAM

POWER

Remote Control x 1

POWER

CATV VCR DVD

ASPECT

MULTI SCREEN

INDEX

SELECT

TWIN

SLEEP

FREEZE

SWAP

ML/MTS

DISPLAY

INPUT

123

D/A

456

i.LINK MENU

789

RETURN+

TIMER

TUNE

THEATER

VIDEO

SUB

FAVORITE

PRO

STATUS

CHANNEL

SUB

NATURAL CINEMA

SOUND

LIGHT

C.C.

MUTING

GUIDE

VOL VOL

BACK

VCR CHANNEL

VCR DVD

PREV NEXT

POWER

TV VCR

REW

FFPLAY

STOP

REC PAUSE

OPEN CLOSE

STILL PAUSE

RM-C14G

Batteries x 2

AA Alkaline

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

Two Way Splitter x 1

2-WAY SPLITTER

RF Cables x 2

Quick Setup Unpacking your TV

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

Coaxial Cables

Component Cables

Composite Cables

Audio Cables

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

S-Video Cable

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

AV CompuLink Cable

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

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

Used to connect JVC AV CompuLink capable components for an automated home theater.

Quick Setup TV Models

NOTE: Before you connect your television to another device, please refer to the proper

diagrams for your specific TV and remote. These will help assist you in understanding how to connect your television to another device, as well as use the remote to set up your television.

Rear Panel Diagram

MODELS: HD-52G886 HD-52G786 HD-56G886 HD-56G786

Note: The terminal

labeled "SERVICE ONLY", is exclusively used to update the software version.

ATSC

/DIGITAL CABLE IN

AV COMPULINK -

III

VIDEO

(DIGITAL)

AUDIO

(DIGITAL)

CABLE CARD

SERVICE ONLY

DIGITAL IN

CENTER CHANNEL INPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

INPUT-3

INPUT-2

S-VIDEO

OVEROVER

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT-1

VIDEO

AUDIO

i.LINK IN/OUT S400(TS)

OPTICAL OUT

Digital Audio

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

/REC OUT

AUDIO OUTPUT

PC IN

(D-SUB)

LICENSED UNDER THE FOLLOWING U.S. PATENTS 6,183,091 6,419,362

75Ω

(VHF/UHF)

Quick Setup TV Models

Front Panel Diagram

LAMP/PROGRAM

POWER

LAMP/PROGRAM

POWER

LAMP/PROGRAM LED

POWER BUTTON POWER LED

• For information on the LED, see page 92.

MODELS: HD-52G886, HD-52G786, HD-56G886, HD-56G786

Side Panel Diagram

INPUT

INPUT 4

S-VIDEO

OPERATE

CHANNEL

VOLUME

OVER

VIDEO

–

L/MONO

–

AUDIO

MODELS: HD-52G886, HD-52G786, HD-56G886, HD-56G786

Quick Setup TV Remote Control

CATV VCR DVD

MULTI SCREEN

INDEX

TWIN

FREEZE

SWAP

INPUT

123

D/A

456

i.LINK MENU

789

TIMER

TUNE

THEATER

FAVORITE

PRO

SOUND

C.C.

MUTING

OPEN CLOSE

VOL VOL

VCR CHANNEL

PREV NEXT

REW

STOP

REC PAUSE

RM-C14G

ASPECT

SELECT

ML/MTS

VIDEO

STATUS

NATURAL

CINEMA

VCR DVD

POWER

STILL PAUSE

POWER

SLEEP

DISPLAY

RETURN+

SUB

CHANNEL

SUB

LIGHT

GUIDE

BACK

TV VCR

FFPLAY

RM-C14G

MODELS: HD-52G886 HD-52G786 HD-56G886 HD-56G786

• For information on remote control buttons, see pages 67 - 77 and 81 - 86.

• i.LINK MENU, TIMER, SUB CHANNEL, FAVORITE and GUIDE buttons are for digital channels. If your TV is connected to an ATSC antenna or Digital Cable, you can use these buttons.

Quick Setup Getting Started

Getting Started

These quick setup pages will provide you, in three easy steps, with the basic information you need to begin using your new television right away. If you have questions, or for more detailed information on any of these steps, please consult other sections of this manual.

Step 1 – The Remote Control

Before you can operate your remote control, you first need to install the batteries (included).

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.

When you change the batteries, try to complete the task within three minutes. If you take longer than three minutes, the remote control codes for your VCR, DVD, and/or cable box/satellite receiver may have to be reset. See pages 33 - 36.

Key Feature Buttons

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

ENU button.

MUTING

VOL VOL

GUIDE

BACK

Basic Operation

POWER

Turn the television on and off by pressing the POWER button at the top right corner of the remote. The POWER LED will light blue. If this is the first time you are turning on the TV, the interactive plug-in menu appears.

• Make sure the TV/CATV switch is set to TV. Move the switch to CATV only if

you need to operate a cable box.

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

DVD to control a DVD player. Please see pages 33 to 36 for instructions on

VCR DVD

programming your remote control to operate a cable box, VCR or DVD player.

Note:

• If the lamp replacement message appears when you turn the television ON, see page 93.

CATV

Quick Setup Connections

Step 2 – Connecting Your Devices

To make these connections, you will use plugs like the ones illustrated below.

S-Video Cable

Component Cables

Composite Cables

Audio Cables

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

Notes:

• These connections are examples.

• After you are finished connecting your devices, plug the power cord into the nearest power outlet and turn on the TV.

• If you follow these diagrams and the television does not work properly, contact your local cable operator.

• To connect a DVD player, see VCR Connection. A DVD player is optional

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

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

No VCR Connection

Cable or Antenna

Output

ATSC

/DIGITAL CABLE IN

OUT OUT

TV Rear Panel

Two-way Splitter

(Attachment)

Coaxial Cable (Attachment)

75Ω

(VHF/UHF)

Quick Setup Connections

VCR Connection

Notes:

• Green, blue and red are the most common colors for DVD cables. Some models may vary colors. Please consult the user’s manual for your DVD player for more information.

• Be careful not to confuse the red DVD cable with the red audio cable. It is best to complete one set of connections (DVD or audio output) before starting the other to avoid accidentally switching the cables.

• You may also connect the DVD player to Input 1.

Diagram #1

Cable or Antenna

Output

VCR

OUT

R L V

OUT

S-VIDEO

OVER

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT-3

TV Rear Panel

Green

Blue

Red

Two-Way Splitter

ATSC

/DIGITAL CABLE IN

(Attachment)

TV Rear Panel

S-VIDEO

OVER

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT-1

OUT OUT

Coaxial Cable

(Attachment)

75Ω

(VHF/UHF)

AUDIO OUT

L R

DVD Player (OPTIONAL)

Note:

• If this connection setup does not work for you, try the connection setup on page 18.

Quick Setup Connections

Diagram #2

Cable or Antenna

Output

Two-Way Splitter

(Attachment)

ATSC

/DIGITAL CABLE IN

TV Rear Panel

Two-Way Splitter

TV Rear Panel

S-VIDEO

OVER

VIDEO

L I

AUDIO

I R

INPUT-1

OUT OUT

Coaxial Cable

(Attachment)

75Ω

(VHF/UHF)

VCR

OUT

AUDIO OUT

L R

OUT

R L V

OUT

S-VIDEO

OVER

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT-3

TV Rear Panel

Green

Blue

Red

DVD Player (OPTIONAL)

Quick Setup Connections

Connecting to Monitor/Recording Output Terminal

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR /REC OUT

TV Rear Panel

VCR

OUT

R L V

OUT

Notes:

• When you make this connection, set the Video-1 Monitor Out menu to ON. See page 57.

• If you are receiving ATSC/Digital Cable signal, it can be outputted to the S-Video output terminal or Video (composite video) terminal.

• If you are receiving Analog TV signal, it can not be outputted to the S-Video output terminal.

• No signal will be outputted through the S-Video output terminal when you are not viewing images coming from the composite video input terminal.

• No signal will be outputted through the Monitor/Recording output terminal when you are viewing images from the component video input.

Quick Setup Connections

Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link

JVC’s AV CompuLink 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 CompuLink, 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 CompuLink cable may be included with the JVC AV CompuLink unit you wish to connect. If it is not, contact JVC Parts Department at (800)-882-2345, or www.jvcservice.com for part # EWP 805-012.

• AV CompuLink can only be used with JVC brand products.

AV CompuLink Cable

To Connect: Plug one end of the AV CompuLink cable

into the AV COMPULINK INPUT on your VCR, DVD, or other CompuLink device. Plug the other end of the AV CompuLink cable into the AV COMPULINK at the rear of the television.

Note:

• The AV CompuLink cable has a male 3.5 mm (mono) plug on each end.

VCR

AV COMPULINK -

III

VIDEO

(DIGITAL)

AUDIO

(DIGITAL)

TV Rear Panel

OUT

V L R

OUT

AV CompuLink

Notes:

• In order for the VCR playback to begin automatically, the recording tabs must be removed from the VHS tape. If the tab is in place, automatic switching will occur when you push the VCR’s PLAY button.

• 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.

• Refer to your DVD instruction book for detailed connection information.

• To connect a JVC HiFi receiver or amplifier for a completely automated home theater, see the receiver connection instructions for detailed connection information.

• AV CompuLink is compatible with select AV CompuLink receivers.

Quick Setup Connections

Connecting to a Camcorder

You may connect a camcorder, game console or other equipment to your television by using the side input jacks (Input 4) located on the side of the television. You can also connect these using the television’s rear input jacks, using the same instructions.

INPUT

INPUT 4

S-VIDEO

OPERATE

CHANNEL

VOLUME

1) Connect a yellow composite cable from the camcorder VIDEO OUT, into the VIDEO IN on

the side of the TV, OR connect an S-Video cable from the side of the TV to the camcorder.

2) Connect a white cable from the camcorder LEFT AUDIO OUT, into the LEFT AUDIO IN on

the side of the TV.

3) Connect a red cable from the camcorder RIGHT AUDIO OUT, into the RIGHT AUDIO IN on

the side of the TV.

Note:

• If your camcorder is a mono sound model it will have only one AUDIO OUT. Connect it to the L/MONO on the side of the TV.

OVER

VIDEO

–

L/MONO

–

AUDIO

- OR -

CAMCORDER

Quick Setup Connections

Connecting to the Surround Amplifier

In multi-channel sound such as 5.1 channel, the speech characters are played back from the center speaker.

A center speaker in a movie theater is set in back of the screen so it can recreate a conversation scene in the movie more naturally. By using your TV's speaker as the center speaker, you can obtain the same sound effect as in a movie theater in you home theater sound system.

Front Surround

Front

TV Rear Panel

CENTER CHANNEL INPUT

AUDIO

CENTER CHANNEL OUTPUT

(VARIABLE OUTPUT)

1) Connect the Pin cable from the TV's CENTER CHANNEL INPUT terminal to the surround

amplifier's CENTER CHANNEL OUTPUT terminal.

Note:

• Please read the benefit of this feature on page 59.

Connecting to an External Amplifier

TV Rear Panel

AUDIO OUTPUT

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

LEFT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier.

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

RIGHT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier.

Notes:

• Refer to your amplifier’s manual for more information.

• You can use AUDIO OUTPUT for your home theater system.

Speaker Speake

Amplifier

Quick Setup Connections

Connecting to an amplifier using your optical output

You can connect an amplifier that has an optical digital input terminal by using an optical digital cable from the optical output. The signal that is output can be PCM or Dolby Digital.

i.LINK IN/OUT S400(TS)

OPTICAL OUT

Digital Audio

1) Connect the optical cable from the back of the TV to the back of the amplifier.

Notes:

• This terminal can only output digital audio.

• In order to use the optical output connection, select PCM or Dolby Digital on Digital Sound in the Digital Setup Menu. See page 79.

• Refer to your owners manual on using your amplifier.

TV Rear Panel

Amplifier

Quick Setup Connections

Connecting to a Digital TV Receiver

By connecting a Digital TV Receiver, high definition pictures can be displayed on your TV in their digital form.

TV Rear Panel

AUDIO

AV COMPULINK -

III

DIGITAL OUT

AUDIO OUT

DTV Decoder

HDMI to DVI Cable

After the connections have been made,

tighten the screw to secure the cables.

1) Connect the HDMI to DVI Cable from the DIGITAL OUT on the back of your DTV decoder, to the DIGITAL-IN on the back of your television.

2) Connect a red cable from the DTV decoder RIGHT AUDIO OUT, to the RIGHT AUDIO DIGITAL-IN on the back of your television.

3) Connect a white cable from the DTV decoder LEFT AUDIO OUT, to the LEFT AUDIO DIGITAL-IN on the back of your television.

• The digital-in terminal is not compatible with the picture signal of a personal computer.

• Use a HDMI to DVI cable (commercially available) in order to digitally connect the television

with a DTV decoder.

VIDEO

(DIGITAL)

AUDIO

(DIGITAL)

Notes:

• If 480p signals (640x480 or 720x480) are displayed on the screen, the horizontal balance

may be slightly shifted. Access the “DIGITAL-IN” in the initial setup menu to adjust it. (Refer to page 58.)

• When you do the above connection, set DIGITAL-IN AUDIO in the Initial Setup menu to

ANALOG. See "DIGITAL-IN AUDIO", page 58.

Quick Setup Connections

Connecting to an HDMI Compatible Device

By connecting an HDMI compatible device, high definition pictures can be displayed on your TV in their digital form. Some HDMI devices can include DVD players, D-VHS or any HDMI compatible devices.

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry supported, uncompressed, all digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides and interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, A/V receiver or an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV).

HDMI Compatible Device

DIGITAL OUT

AUDIO OUT

HDMI Cable

AV COMPULINK -

III

VIDEO

(DIGITAL)

AUDIO

(DIGITAL)

TV Rear Panel

AUDIO

1) Connect the HDMI Cable from the DIGITAL OUT on the back of your DTV or HDMI device, to the DIGITAL-IN on the back of your television.

Notes:

• When you do the above connection, set DIGITAL-IN AUDIO in the Initial Setup menu to DIGITAL. See "DIGITAL-IN AUDIO", page 58.

• Some decoders may not respond depending on the equipment that you have connected when it is connected to the HDMI.

• If the HDMI output device signal is changed (for example, 480i/60Hz is changed to 480p/60Hz), the screen may turn green and there may be some distortion for a short time until the signal becomes stable.

Quick Setup Connections

Connecting to an AV Receiver using your television's V1 Smart Input

By connecting your AV Receiver to your television's V1 Smart Input, you can watch picture sources from many different devices, without having to change or use the other input connections on your TV. This allows you to free up the other input connections so you can connect more devices to your television.

AV Receiver

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR OUT

S-VIDEO

OVER

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT-1

TV Rear Panel

1) Connect an S-Video Cable from the AV Receiver's MONITOR OUT, to the S-Video INPUT-1 on the back of your television.

2) Connect a Yellow Composite Cable from the AV Receiver's MONITOR OUT, into the VIDEO INPUT-1 on the back of your television.

3) Connect a Green Component Cable from the AV Receiver's Y MONITOR OUT, into the Y VIDEO INPUT-1 on the back of your television.

4) Connect a Blue Component Cable from the AV Receiver's P

B MONITOR OUT, into the Pb

VIDEO INPUT-1 on the back of your television.

5) Connect a Red Component Cable from the AV Receiver's PR MONITOR OUT, into the Pr VIDEO INPUT-1 on the back of your television.

Note:

• Please refer to your AV Receiver instruction manual for more information on connecting your

speakers and other devices like a DVD player.

• Use your AV Receiver's remote to switch to the different devices you have connected.

• Some AV Receivers may not respond when the V1 Smart Input function is turned on.

• If you have video connections for each input device connected to your AV Receiver, you

should not connect them using both S-Video and Composite connection at the same time when you are using V1 Input as the V1 Smart Input. In this case we recommend using the S-Video connection.

Quick Setup Connections

Connecting an i.LINK compatible device to the back of your television

i.LINK is a digital serial interface that allows devices equipped with an i.LINK connector to exchange digital video signals, digital audio signals and device control signals bi-directionally over a single cable. (For example, a JVC D-VHS VCR).

i.LINK refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.LINK standard.

This projection television uses a four-pin i.LINK connector to input and output MPEG2 video signals, audio signals and control signals.

TV Rear Panel

i.LINK IN/OUT S400(TS)

OPTICAL OUT

Digital Audio

i.LINK Compatible Device

1) Connect the i.LINK cable from the back of the TV to the back of the i.LINK compatible device.

Notes:

• Use only the S400 i.LINK cable when connection your devices.

• See page 83 on how to select the i.LINK device.

• Refer to your owners manual on using your i.LINK device.

• When recording or playing back video with an i.LINK device, if you perform the Auto Tuner

Setup, the video signal you are recording or playing back may stop or you may not be able to perform the Digital Auto Tuner Setup.

• Your television can connect with i.LINK D-VHS decks and HD-Camcorders (JVC brand only).

If you connect other brand devices, with i.LINK cable, they will not work.

• It can play only the recorded contents in Digital Mode.

• Use only tapes bearing the DVHS (SVHS) mark for recording.

Quick Setup Connections

Connecting to the computer

This TV can be used as a computer screen. Use a commercially available D-SUB cable to connect the TV's PC INPUT terminal to the computer's analog RGB output terminal. If you want to listen to the sound from the computer, use a commercially available RCA cable to connect the INPUT-3 audio input terminal to the computer's audio output terminal.

PC IN

(D-SUB)

TV Rear Panel

S-VIDEO

OVER

VIDEO

L I

AUDIO

I R

INPUT-3

Notes:

• Refer to your computer manual for a detailed explanation of the connections concerning your

computer.

• Make sure that the connectors are facing the correct way when connecting.

• After connecting, tighten the two screws to fix the connectors in place.

Looking at the images from a computer

After starting the computer, press the INPUT button to choose INPUT-3. You can listen to the sound when the sound from the computer is connected to the INPUT-3 AUDIO input terminal.

Notes:

• When the sound from the computer is connected to INPUT-3 by choosing external input

INPUT-3, the sound from the computer can be listened to, but the images from the computer cannot be seen.

Quick Setup Connections

Table of signals for each type of computer

Resolution

640 x 480 (VGA)

1024 x 768 (XGA)

Vertical Frequency (Hz)

60.0

Horizontal Frequency (kHz)

31.5

48.4

• Only the above formats are supported.

• Even with the above formats at 60 Hz, some problems may be experienced depending on the quality of the synchronous signal. (Depending on the quality, some pictures may not be displayed correctly).

• Apple Macintosh* computers are not supported.

When a picture is not displayed

With some computers, some problems can be solved by changing the settings. Check the computer's refresh rate and set it to 60Hz. Computers that cannot set the refresh rate to 60 Hz, can not be used with this TV. Refer to the computer's instruction manual.

*Apple Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Note:

• If you are inputting a PC signal that is invalid, "Invalid Signal" will appear on the TV screen. It appears when the input is PC and it is a single screen.

Quick Setup Plug-In Menu

Step 3 – The Interactive Plug In Menu

When you turn your television on for the first time the interactive plug-in menu will appear. The plug-in menu helps you to get your TV ready to use by letting you set your preferences for:

• The language in which you want the onscreen menus to appear.

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

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

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

Notes:

• The interactive plug-in menu setting does not appear if your TV has been turned on before. In this case use the onscreen menus to perform these settings. See pages 50, 63, 40.

• If you press the Menu button while setting up the interactive plug-in menu, it will skip over it.

Language

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

LANGUAGE/LANGUE/IDIOMA

ENGLISH

SELECT OPERATE EXIT

√®

To choose a language:

(English, Français or Español)

†

To NEXT (To set clock)

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