JVC HDTV Quick Setup Manual

HDTV Quick Setup Guide

Thank you for purchasing a JVC HD Television. This Quick Setup Guide, will help you setup
your television to receive HD programming.

Getting HD programming is as easy as 1, 2, 3...

There are 3 basic ways you can receive HD programming.

Notes:

• If you do not have a Digital STB (Set-Top Box), please refer to the enclosed TV instruction manual for regular connection.

• Connection A or B may incur additional cost for a monthly subscription.

A HD Digital Cable TV:

If your Cable TV provider offers HD programing you need to subscribe to it and obtain an HD Digital Cable Box from

them.

B HD Digital Satellite TV:

If your Satellite TV provider offers HD programming you need to subscribe to it and obtain an HD Digital Satellite

Box from them.

C HD Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting:

If you have a good enough signal with a UHF antenna, it is possible to receive digital terrestrial broadcasting in HD.

Notes:

• In general, weather conditions may have an effect on the signal.

• Ideally, it is best to use an outdoor antenna to get the best reception.

• Additional HDTV Antenna Reference Information can be obtained from www.antennaweb.org

Connecting your TV to an HD Signal

Notes:

• There are 4 methods for connecting an HD Source: (1 - 4) ordered based on best quality. Please choose only one.

• If you have an HD Cable or Satellite Box, refer to methods 1 - 3.

• If you can receive HD Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting, connect your antenna to the antenna input on the back of your TV.

Please refer to method 4.

• You cannot view HD quality signals with Composite or S-Video cables (Y/C).

• All cables described here are sold separately. You can purchase JVC brand cables at www.jvcservice.com/store.

1 HDMI to HDMI Cable connection - This is the best

possible connection if your HD Digital Cable Box or
HD Digital Satellite Box has an HDMI output.

Note:

• Some Cable or Satellite Boxes may require additional

connections to view other channels. Not all the
channels are available via the HDMI connection.

HDMI input connection

on the back of your TV

R L

HDMI VIDEO INHDMI AUDIO IN

DIGITAL-IN

1 2

Back of the

CABLE BOX or SATELLITE BOX

HDMI VIDEO OUT DVI AUDIO OUT

L R

Outside Cable Wire

or

HD Satellite Dish

CABLE IN

(from antenna)

75Ω

Coaxial Cable

HDMI to HDMI

Cable

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0505TNH-II-IM

Connecting your TV to your HD Signal (continued...)

2 DVI to HDMI Cable and Audio L/R Cable

connection - This connection is better than method

3 if your HD Digital Cable Box or HD Digital Satellite
Box has a DVI output and Audio L/R output.

Notes:

• Some Cable or Satellite Boxes may require additional

HDMI input connection

on the back of your TV

HDMI AUDIO IN

R L

HDMI VIDEO IN

DIGITAL-IN

1 2

connections to view other channels. Not all the
channels are available via the HDMI connection.

3 Component Cable and Audio L/R Cable

connection - This connection is the most common if

your HD Digital Cable Box or HD Digital Satellite Box
has a Component and Audio L/R output.

Component input connection

on the back of your TV

R L

VIDEO INAUDIO IN

PB PR Y

4 Over-The-Air Antenna - Simply connect your UHF antenna to the back of

your TV.

CABLE BOX or SATELLITE BOX

DVI VIDEO OUT DVI AUDIO OUT

DVI to HDMI

Cable

Component Cables

CABLE BOX or SATELLITE BOX

VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT

Y PR PB

Outside Cable Wire

HD Satellite Dish

Back of the

CABLE IN

L R

Audio L/R Cables

Back of the

CABLE IN

L R

Audio L/R Cables

RF input (75Ω) connection

on the back of your TV

75Ω

or

75Ω

Coaxial Cable

75Ω

Coaxial Cable

Outside Antenna

General Note:

• Refer to your cable or satellite provider for more detailed information about their services and equipment.

Important Information Regarding the Lamp for your HD Television

1 If the lamp replacement screen appears on your TV, it’s time to prepare to replace the lamp. Before replacing the

lamp you will need to purchase a replacement lamp unit, part number TS-CL110U. To purchase this lamp unit, call
1-800-252-5722, or go to www.jvcservice.com/store.

2 The lamp is a user replaceable item. Please refer to the “Lamp Replacement” section of your instruction manual.

3 The lamp contains a small amount of mercury. It must be recycled properly. The replacement lamp unit will contain all

the necessary information on how to recycle it.

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Scarborough, Ontario

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