JVC 1204JGI-II-IM, LCT1785-001A-A, RM-C1258G User Manual

Color Television Users Guide

For Models:

AV-20F476
AV-27F476
AV-32F476

Illustration of AV-32F476 and RM-C1258G

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:

LCT1785-001A-A

1204JGI-II-IM

Important Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRICAL 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 qualifi ed service personnel.

The lightning fl ash 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 suffi cient 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 specifi ed 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

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

Changes or modifi cations 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

• To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord,

unattainable.

to repair it yourself or remove the rear cover.

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

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

IMPORTANT RECYCLING INFORMATION

This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other components
that contain lead. 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 Electronic
Industries Alliance: http://www.eiae.org

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• As an “ENERGY STAR®” partner, JVC has determined
that this product or product model meets the “ENERGY
STAR®” guidelines for energy effi ciency.

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 fi re hazards.
In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this TV set, observe the following basic rules for its

installation, use and servicing. 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). This safety feature allows the plug to fi t
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 fi t,
contact your electrician.

2 Operate the TV set only from a power source as indicated on the TV set or refer to the operating

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 fi re 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 traffi c or abuse. This may result in a shock or fi re 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.

(POLARIZED-TYPE)

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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.

ELECTRICAL
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

GROUND
CLAMP

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H)

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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 TV set 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 openings. Some

internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can result in a fi re 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 additions may result

in a hazard.

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PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)

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 TV set 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 qualified 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.

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Table of Contents

Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Unpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

TV Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

TV Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

The Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting Your Devices . . . . . . . 11

Interactive Plug In Menu . . . . . . . . 15

Remote Programming . . . . . 18

Setting CATV, VCR and DVD Codes . . . 18

CATV or Satellite Codes . . . . . . . . 18

VCR Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

DVD Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Search Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Onscreen Menus . . . . . . . . 22

Using the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Onscreen Menu System . . . . . . . . . 23

Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . 24

Auto Tuner Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Channel Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Set Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Closed Caption . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Front Panel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Auto Shut Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

XDS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Video Input Label . . . . . . . . . . 34

Picture Adjust . . . . . . . . . 35

Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Adjust Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . 35

Color Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Noise Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

VSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Clock Timers . . . . . . . . . . 38

Set Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Button Functions . . . . . . . 41

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

100+ Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Channel +/– . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Volume +/– . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Return + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

C.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Video Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

TheaterPro D6500K . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

TV/CATV Slide Switch . . . . . . . . . . 46

VCR/DVD Slide Switch . . . . . . . . . 46

VCR Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

DVD Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Appendices . . . . . . . . . . 47

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Authorized Service Centers . . . . . . . 51

Sound Adjust . . . . . . . . . 37

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Adjust Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . 37

MTS (Multi-channel Sound) . . . . . . . 37

Smart Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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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:

1 Television

1 Remote Control

Two AA

Batteries

AA Alkaline

POWER

TV

DVD

CATVVCR

INPUT

DISPLAY

1

3

2

SLEEP TIMER

4

6

5

SOUND

7

9

8

RETURN+

100+

VIDEO STATUS

0

THEATER PRO

ASPECT

MUTING

C.C.

CH +

VOL

VOL

+

–

CH –

EXIT

MENU

VCR/DVD

VCR CHANNEL

TV/VCR

POWER

PREV NEXT

PLAY FFREW

REC

STOP PAUSE

OPEN/CLOSE

ON TIMER

POWER

STILL/PAUSE

RM-C1258G

TV

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

AA Alkaline

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.

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.

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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 Diagrams

MODELS:
AV-32F476
AV-27F476

R L MONO

R

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

L

OVER

S VIDEOVIDEO

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

COMPONENT

VIDEO

Video/Y

PB

PR

75Ω

(VHF / UHF)

MODEL:
AV-20F476

Front Panel Diagrams

VIDEO

MODELS: AV-32F476, AV-27F476

VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R

MODEL: AV-20F476

AUDIO OUT

INPUT 3

L MONO

INPUT 3

INPUT 1

S-VIDEO

OVER

VIDEO

AUDIO

L/MONO

L

R

AUDIO R

RR

MENU CHANNEL VOLUME

OPERATE

L/MONO

MENU

INPUT 2

COMPONENT

VIDEO

VIDEO/Y

B

P

PR

CHANNEL

OPERATE

75Ω

(VHF/UHF)

VOLUME

8

Quick Setup TV Remote Control

TV

CATV VCR

INPUT

DISPLAY

SLEEP TIMER

SOUND

VIDEO STATUS

THEATER PRO

MUTING

VOL

–

MENU

VCR CHANNEL

PREV NEXT

REC

OPEN/CLOSE

DVD

1

4

7

100+

ASPECT

CH +

CH –

VCR/DVD

POWER

PLAY FFREW

STOP PAUSE

RM-C1258G

TV

POWER

2

5

8

RETURN+

0

C.C.

VOL

+

EXIT

TV/VCR

STILL/PAUSE

3

6

9

RM-C1258G

MODELS:
AV-20F476
AV-27F476
AV-32F476

• For information on remote control buttons, see pages 41 - 46.

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Quick Setup Getting Started

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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).

Lift and pull the latch on the back of the
remote control to open. Insert two batteries
(included) carefully noting the “+” and “–”
markings, placing the “–” end in the unit first.
Snap 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 18 - 20.

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

–

MENU

CH +

CH –

C.C.

VOL

+

EXIT

Basic Operation

Turn the television on and off by pressing the POWER button at the top right
corner of the remote. 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 18 to 21 for instructions on
programming your remote control to operate a cable box, VCR or DVD player.

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POWER

TV

CATV

VCR DVD

Quick Setup Connections

Step 2 – Connecting Your Devices

Please follow the flow chart below to determine which connection setup is right for you. Then,
refer to the appropriate diagrams to connect your television to other devices that you may
have. After you are finished connecting your devices, plug the power cord into the nearest
power outlet and turn on the TV.

A VCR is not necessary for operation of the television. If you follow these diagrams and the
television does not work properly, contact your local cable operator.

• To connect a DVD player, see Diagram #3. A DVD player is optional.

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

Do you use a Cable TV Box?

Yes

Do you have a VCR? Do you have a VCR?

Yes No Yes No

Diagram #2

Diagram #1 Diagram #3 Diagram #1

No

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Quick Setup Connections

Diagram #1

Illustration of AV-32F476

TV Rear Panel

R L MONO

R

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

L

S VIDEOVIDEO

OVER

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

COMPONENT

VIDEO

Video/Y

PB

PR

75Ω

(VHF / UHF)

Coaxial Cable

Note:

• If you do not have a cable box, connect the cable wire from the wall outlet into the back of
the TV.

Diagram #2

Illustration of AV-32F476

TV Rear Panel

R L MONO

R

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

L

S VIDEOVIDEO

OVER

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

COMPONENT

VIDEO

Video/Y

PB

PR

75Ω

(VHF / UHF)

Cable or Antenna

OR

OUT IN

Cable Box

Cable or Antenna

Output

Output

Coaxial Cable

IN

OUT

R L V

OR

OUT

VCR

IN

OUT IN

Cable Box

Notes:

• If your VCR is a mono sound unit, it will have only one audio out jack. Connect it to the TV’s
LEFT AUDIO INPUT.

• Use the S-Video connection if possible for superior picture quality.

• Your VCR must be turned on to view premium cable channels.

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Quick Setup Connections

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.

• If you use INPUT 2 (Component-In), for a DVD connection, you must select
"V2-COMPONENT" by pressing the I

• Progressive DVD players (players with an output scan of 31.5 KHz) will not work properly with
this television. Set your DVD player’s output to “interlaced”, or non-progressive mode.

Diagram #3

Illustration of AV-32F476

DVD Player (OPTIONAL)

Green

Blue

Red

Y

B

P

PR

OUT

AUDIO OUT

L R

NPUT button, for proper display of the DVD signal.

Cable or Antenna

VCR

R L V

AUDIO

R L MONO

R

AUDIO OUT

IN

IN

OUT

OUT

OR

S VIDEOVIDEO

OVER

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

COMPONENT

VIDEO

L

Video/Y

75Ω

(VHF / UHF)

PB

PR

Output

Coaxial Cable

Headphone Connection

You can connect a pair of headphones to the television using the headphone jack located under
the front panel door. To access, push on the door to open it.

1) Plug a headphone jack into the headphone jack on the television’s front panel.

Note:

• AV-20F476 ONLY

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Quick Setup Connections

r

Connecting to a Camcorder

You may connect a camcorder, game console or other equipment to your television by using
the front input jacks (Input 3) located under the front panel door. To access, pull on the door
to open it. You can also connect these using the television’s rear input jacks, using the same
instructions.

Illustration of AV-32F476

INPUT 3

AUDIO R

L MONO

VIDEO

MENU

CHANNEL

OPERATE

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

the front of the TV.

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

LEFT AUDIO IN on the front of the TV.

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

RIGHT AUDIO IN on the front of the TV.

Note:

• If your camcorder is a mono sound model it will have only one AUDIO OUT. Connect it to the
LEFT AUDIO IN.

VOLUME

Camcorde

Connecting to an External Amplifier

Illustration of AV-32F476

L

SpeakerSpeaker

Amplifier

R

AUDIO OUT

TV Rear Panel

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

2) Connect a red composite 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.

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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.

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).

è

INTERACTIVE PLUG IN MENU

LANGUAGE/LANGUE/IDIOMA

ENGLISH

>

To choose a language:

(English, Français or Español)

†

To NEXT (To set clock)

SELECT
OPERATE BY

BY

NEXT

EXIT BY

EXIT

(To be continued...)

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Quick Setup 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 broadcasting stations. If you
do not have this in your area, you will have to set the clock manually. See manual clock set
below. To set the clock using the XDS signal:

è

INTERACTIVE PLUG IN MENU
SET CLOCK

MODE
TIME
TIME ZONE

D.S.T.

NEXT
SELECT
OPERATE BY

BY

>

AUTO

––:–– ––

PACIFIC

OFF

EXIT BY

EXIT

Notes:

• D.S.T. can be used only for US and Canada when it is set to ON in the SET CLOCK menu.

• Only when the MODE set to AUTO, 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 have to reset the clock after a power interruption. You must set the clock before
operating any timer functions.

To choose AUTO

†

To TIME ZONE

è

To select your time zone:
(Atlantic, Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific,
Alaska or Hawaii)

†

To move to D.S.T. (Daylight Savings Time)

è

To turn D.S.T. ON or OFF

†

To NEXT (To Auto Tuner Setup)

Manual Clock Set

To set your clock manually (without using the XDS signal), choose MANUAL. If you choose
AUTO, see auto clock set above.

è

INTERACTIVE PLUG IN MENU
SET CLOCK

MODE
TIME
TIME ZONE

D.S.T.

SELECT
OPERATE BY

BY

START CLOCK

MANUAL

––:–– ––

PACIFIC

EXIT BY

>

OFF

EXIT

To choose MANUAL

†

è

†

è

†

To TIME

To set the hour

To minute

To set the minute

To START CLOCK

Note:

• You will have to reset the clock after a power interruption. You must set the clock before
operating any timer functions.

(To be continued...)

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Quick Setup 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 C

INTERACTIVE PLUG IN MENU
AUTO TUNER SETUP

TUNER MODE CABLE

HANNEL +/– buttons) you will receive only clear, active channels.

>

è

skip Auto Tuner Setup)

†

To choose CABLE or AIR (or SKIP when you

To START

NOW

PROGRAMMING !

SELECT
OPERATE BY

BY

START

EXIT BY

EXIT

48

Programming will take

approximately 1 to 2

minutes.

When the setup is finished, THANK YOU!! SETUP IS NOW COMPLETE is displayed. 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 programming your remote control, or using the
JVC onscreen menu system to customize your television viewing experience.

Notes:

• Noise muting will not work during Auto Tuner Setup.

• Skip appears only for interactive plug-in menu.

• The interactive plug-in menu setting does not appear if your TV has been turned on before.
In this case, use the initial setup menu to perform these settings. See pages 32, 38 and 24.

Cable Box and Satellite Users: After your auto tuner setup is complete, you may, (depending
on the type of hookup), have only 1 channel, usually 3 or 4 in the auto tuner memory. This is
normal.

STOP

The Quick Setup is complete

17

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 cable box and satellite codes for power on/off,
channel up/down, and 10 key operation.

1) Find the cable box or satellite brand from the list of codes shown below.

2) Slide the 2-way selector switch to “CATV”.

3) Press and hold down the D

key pad.

4) Release the DISPLAY button, and confirm the operation of the cable box/satellite receiver.

• If your cable or 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 21.

ISPLAY button, then enter the first code number listed with the 10

Cable Box CODES

ABC
Archer

Cableview

Citizen
Curtis
Diamond

Eagle
Eastern
GC Brand

Gemini
General Instrument

Hamlin

Hitachi

Jerrold

Macom

Magnavox

Memorex
Movietime

Oak

Panasonic

Paragon

Philips

Pioneer

Pulsar

024
032, 025

051, 032

022, 051
058, 059
024, 032, 025

029
034
032, 051

022, 043
065, 024, 025,

026, 027, 020,
021, 022, 057,
023
040, 041, 042,
045, 058, 064
049, 024

065, 024, 025,
026, 027, 020,
021, 022, 057,
023

049, 050, 051,
054

033

030

032, 051

039, 037, 048

055, 056, 060,
071, 073

063

028, 029, 030,
052, 053, 031,
069

047, 062

051, 032

Cable Box CODES

Puser

RCA
Realistic

Regal

Regency

Rembrandt

Samsung

Scientific Atlanta

SLMark

Sprucer

Stargate

Telecaption

Teleview

Texscan

Tocom

Toshiba

Unika

Universal

Videoway

Viewstar

Zenith

Zenith/Drake
Satellite

032

061, 070
032
058, 064, 040,

041, 042, 045,
068
034

037, 032, 051,
038

051

057, 058, 059

051, 047

051, 056

032, 051

067

047, 051

044

035, 036, 066

050

032, 025

022, 032

052

029, 030

063, 046

046

Digital
Satellite
Systems

Echostar

Express VU

G.E.

G.I.

Gradiente

Hitachi

HNS (Hughes)

Panasonic

Philips

Primestar

Proscan

RCA

Sony

Star Choice

Toshiba

Uniden

CODES

100, 113, 114,
115

100, 113

106

108

112

104, 111

104

105

102, 103

108

106, 109, 110

106, 109, 110

107

104, 108

101

102, 103

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Remote Programming

VCR Codes

The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on/off, play, stop, fast-forward,
rewind, pause, record, channel up/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 D

key pad.

4) Release the D

ISPLAY button, and 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 of the codes, try the search codes function on page 21.

• After you program your remote, some VCR buttons may not work properly. If so, use the
VCR’s remote.

• To record, hold down the R

ISPLAY button, then enter the first code number listed with the 10

EC button on the remote and press PLAY.

VCRs CODES

Admiral
Aiwa

Akai

Audio Dynamic
Bell & Howell
Broksonic

Canon
CCE
Citizen

Craig
Curtis Mathes

Daewoo

DBX
Dimensia

Emerson

Fisher

Funai

G.E.
Go Video

Goldstar

Gradiente

Hitachi

Instant Replay

Jensen

JVC

Kenwood

LXI 027, 064, 058,

Magnavox

035
027, 032, 095

029, 072, 073,
074

003, 005
063, 071
020, 026, 094

023, 025
043
064

063, 029, 064
045, 024, 027,

093
043, 059, 024,

092
003, 004, 005
045, 093

043, 026, 077,
061, 025, 042,
020, 076

063, 066, 067,
065, 071, 091

027, 026, 020,
000

033, 045, 024

037, 051, 049,
050, 089

064

083, 084, 081,
000, 001

023, 045, 058,
027, 081, 093

024, 023

003

000, 001, 002,
003, 004, 005

003, 004, 064,
005

065, 066, 063,
067

031, 023, 024,
086

VCRs CODES

Marantz

Marta
Memorex

MGA

Minolta

Mitsubishi

Multitech

NEC

Olympic

Optimus

Orion
Panasonic

Penney

Pentax

Philco

Philips

Pioneer

Proscan

Quasar

Radio Shack

RCA

Realistic 024, 063, 036,

003, 004, 005

064
024, 067
038, 040, 047,

048, 041, 042
058, 045, 093

038, 040, 047,
048, 041, 042,
078, 090

047, 027, 062

003, 004, 005,
000
024, 023

028, 021, 035,
064
026, 020

023, 024, 021,
022

024, 058, 045,
063, 003, 004,
005, 093

058, 005, 045,
093

031, 024, 027,
023, 026, 020,
043

031, 023, 024,
086

023

045, 058, 023,
024, 031, 046,
059, 060, 033,
087, 093

021, 022, 023,
024

033, 024, 063,
036, 067, 040,
027

033, 045, 058,
023, 024, 031,
046, 059, 060,
083, 084, 085,
087, 093

067, 040, 027

VCRs CODES

Samsung

Samtron

Sansui

Sanyo

Scott

Sears

Shintom
Sharp

Signature 2000

Singer

Sony

SV 2000
Sylvania

Symphonic

Tashiro

Tatung
Tea c

Technics

Teknika
Toshiba

Vector Research

Wards

Yamaha

Zenith 044, 082, 064,

037, 060, 062,
033, 089

089

003, 026, 020,
052

063, 067, 091,
071

059, 060, 062,
067, 038, 040,
047, 048, 026,
020

063, 064, 065,
066, 058, 000,
001
075

035, 036, 080,
088
027, 035

075
028, 029, 030,

053, 054, 055

027
031, 023, 024,

027
027, 081

064

003, 004, 005
003, 004, 027,

005

021, 022, 023,
024

024, 027, 070
059, 046, 079

005

035, 036, 067,
044, 064

063, 003, 004,
005

094

19

Remote Programming

DVD Codes

The remote control is programmed with DVD codes for power on/off, play, stop, fast-forward,
rewind, previous/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 D

key pad.

4) Release the DISPLAY button, and 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 of the codes, try the search codes function on page 21.

• After you program your remote, some DVD buttons may not work properly. If so, use the DVD
player’s remote.

ISPLAY button, then enter the first code number listed with the 10

DVD Player CODES

Aiwa
Apex

Denon
Hitachi
JVC
Kenwood

Konka
Mitsubishi
Onkyo

Oritron
Panasonic
Philips

Pioneer

Raite

043
040

020, 037
030, 031
000
035

039
025
041

044
020
023, 036

022
033

DVD Player CODES

RCA

Sampo
Samsung
Sharp

Silvania

Sony

Technics

Toshiba
Vialta 050

Wave
Yamaha
Zenith

021, 026

034
030
028

038

024, 045, 046,
047

020

023

042
020
027, 032

20

Remote Programming

Search Codes

Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function

1) Slide the first 2-Way Mode Selector switch to CATV.

2) Press and hold down the POWER button, then press the RETURN+ button for more than three
seconds.

3) Release the R

4) Press the P

5) If there was a response, press RETURN+. The codes are now set. If there was no
response, repeat Step 4. If you repeat Step 4 a total of 52 times without a response, use
the remote control that came with your equipment.

6) Press R

VCR/DVD Search Codes Function

1) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV” and the other 2-way selector switch to “VCR” or
“DVD”.

2) Press and hold down the VCR or DVD POWER button, then press the RETURN+ button for
more than three seconds.

3) Release the RETURN+ button, then release the VCR or DVD POWER button.

4) Press the VCR or DVD POWER button, and see if the VCR or DVD responds.

5) If there was a response, press RETURN+. The codes are now set. If there was no
response, repeat Step 4. If you repeat Step 4 a total of 80 times for the VCR (30 times for
the DVD player), and there is no response, use the remote control that came with your
equipment.

6) Press R

ETURN+ button, then release the POWER button.

OWER button on the remote, and see if the cable or satellite box responds.

ETURN+ to exit.

ETURN+ to exit.

21

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:

π†

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 TV channels (when not in a menu screen)

è

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.

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 input and video status mode
will appear. The “interactive plug-in menu” will appear the first time the TV is plugged in.

INITIAL

BY

SETUP 2/2

EXIT

PREVIOUS
AUTO TUNER SETUP
CHANNEL SUMMARY
V–CHIP
SET LOCK CODE

NEXT PAGE
SELECT
OPERATE BY EXIT BY

Notes:

• Menus shown in this book are illustrations, not exact replications of the television’s onscreen
displays.

• If you do not press any buttons for a few seconds, the onscreen menu will automatically shut
off.

22

Onscreen Menus

The Onscreen Menu System

Your television comes with JVC’s onscreen menu system. The onscreen menus let you make
adjustments to your television’s operation simply and quickly. Examples of the Onscreen
Menus are shown below. Detailed explanations on using each menu follow later in this guide.
For information about the interactive plug-in Menu, see pages 15 - 17.

Press the MENU button

INITIAL

PREVIOUS
AUTO TUNER SETUP
CHANNEL SUMMARY
V–CHIP
SET LOCK CODE

NEXT PAGE
SELECT
OPERATE BY EXIT BY

SETUP 2/2

BY

INITIAL SETUP 02

PICTURE

ADJUST 1/2
PREVIOUS
TINT
COLOR
PICTURE
BRIGHT
DETAIL
COLOR TEMPERATURE

NEXT PAGE
SELECT
OPERATE BY EXIT BY

BY

STANDARD

RESET BY

PICTURE ADJUST 01

PICTURE

ADJUST 2/2
PREVIOUS
NOISE MUTING
VSM

NEXT PAGE
SELECT
OPERATE BY EXIT BY

BY

STANDARD

RESET BY

LOW

ON

ON

EXIT

EXIT

EXIT

INITIAL

PREVIOUS
LANGUAGE
CLOSED CAPTION
FRONT PANEL LOCK
AUTO SHUT OFF
XDS ID
VIDEO INPUT LABEL

NEXT PAGE
SELECT
OPERATE BY EXIT BY

SETUP 1/2

BY

ENG. FRAN. ESP.

OFF
OFF

ON

EXIT

INITIAL SETUP 01

CLOCK/

PREVIOUS
SET CLOCK
ON/OFF TIMER
WORLD CLOCK

0

NEXT PAGE
SELECT
OPERATE BY EXIT BY

TIMERS

BY

EXIT

CLOCK/TIMERS

SOUND

ADJUST
PREVIOUS
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
MTS

SMART SOUND

0

NEXT PAGE

SELECT
OPERATE BY EXIT BY

STEREO SAP MONO

BY

RESET BY

OFF

EXIT

0

PICTURE ADJUST 02

VSM: AV-32F476, AV-27F476 ONLY

SOUND ADJUST

23

Initial Setup

Auto Tuner Setup

The auto tuner setup function is described on page 17 as the interactive plug-in menu. If you
need to run the auto tuner setup again, follow the steps below.

Press the M

π†

è
è

†

è

To AUTO TUNER SETUP

To operate

To choose CABLE or AIR

To move to START

To start Auto Tuner Setup

Programming will take approximately 1 to 2 minutes. The
auto tuner is finished when the message PROGRAMMING OVER! appears onscreen.

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 M

π†

è

The Channel summary screen will now be displayed with
the channels set to scan marked with an “√”. You can
delete channels from the scan by removing the “√”. If any
channels were missed during auto tuner setup and you
wish to add them, you may by placing an “√” next to the
channel number.

π†

è

π†

è
è

† To next letter

†

è

Press the E

You can block access to a channel by activating the channel lock.

Press the M

π†

è

π†

Press the Z

Press the E

To CHANNEL SUMMARY

To operate

To the SCAN column

To include or delete from scan

To the ID column

To add channel label

To insert letter

To move to FINISH when label is complete

To memorize the label

To CHANNEL SUMMARY

To operate

To the Lock Column ( )

ENU button

ENU button

XIT button when finished

ENU button

ERO button to lock or unlock that channel

XIT button when finished

INITIAL SETUP
AUTO TUNER SETUP

TUNER MODE CABLE

SELECT
OPERATE BY

INITIAL SETUP
CHANNEL SUMMARY

CH NO. SCAN ID

1
2
3
4
5

SELECT
OPERATE BY

INITIAL SETUP
CHANNEL SUMMARY>ID

CHANNEL 02

SELECT BY
OPERATE BY

BY

BY

>

START

>

CH NO SCAN ID

I
I
I
I
I
I

>

FINISH

EXIT BY

6
7
8
9

10

EXIT BY

RESET BY
EXIT BY

EXIT

EXIT

EXIT

0

24

Initial Setup

Channel Guard Message

When a viewer attempts to watch a guarded channel, the following message appears:

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
“INVALID LOCK CODE!” will flash on the screen.

The channel cannot be accessed until the correct code
is entered.

Notes:

• Once a channel has been unlocked, it will remain unlocked until the television is turned off.

• See also “Set Lock Code”, page 31.

V-Chip

Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables you to block channels or content
that you feel to be inappropriate for children, based on US and Canada rating guidelines. V­Chip has no effect on video signals from a DVD discs, VCR tapes or Camcorder connection.

Note: Some programs, and movies are broadcast without a ratings signal. Even if you set
up V-CHIP ratings limits, these programs will not be blocked. See page 26 for information on
how to block unrated programs.

Note (for Canadian viewers): The V-Chip function is based on specifications designed for
the United States and therefore may not work properly in Canada.

THIS CHANNEL IS LOCKED BY
CHANNEL GUARD.
PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY
10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT.

NO. - - - -

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

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 six pages along with descriptions of the rating
categories.

To access the rating categories:

Press the MENU button

π†

è

Press Z

è

To V-CHIP
To operate (Lock icon will appear)

ERO to access the V-Chip menu

To turn V-Chip ON or OFF (V-Chip must be
turned ON for rating settings to operate)

π†

To move to SET US TV RATINGS,

INITIAL SETUP

V–CHIP
V–CHIP
SET US TV RATINGS
SET MOVIE RATINGS
SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG
SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE
UNRATED

SELECT
OPERATE BY EXIT BY

BY

>

OFF

VIEW

FINISH

EXIT

SET MOVIE RATINGS, or SET CANADIAN RATINGS (see following pages for
descriptions of each item)

25

Initial Setup

Unrated Programs

Unrated programming refers to any programming which does not contain a rating signal.
Programming on television stations which do not broadcast rating signals will be placed in the
“Unrated Programming” category.

Examples of Unrated programs:

• Emergency Bulletins • Locally Originated Programming

• News • Political Programs

• Public Service Announcements • Religious Programs

• Sports • Weather

• Some Commercials

Note:

• TV programs or movies that do not have rating signals will be blocked if the unrated category
is set to BLOCK.

Directions to Block Unrated Programs

You can block programs that are not rated.

Press the MENU button

π†

è

To V-CHIP
To operate (The lock icon appears)

Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup options

π†

è

Press E

To UNRATED
To VIEW or BLOCK

XIT when done

INITIAL SETUP

V–CHIP
V–CHIP
SET US TV RATINGS
SET MOVIE RATINGS
SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG
SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE
UNRATED

SELECT
OPERATE BY EXIT BY

BY

>

VIEW

FINISH

OFF

EXIT

26

Initial Setup

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 programs 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 extensive V, 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 SEXUAL CONTENT

• L stands for strong LANGUAGE

• D stands for suggestive DIALOG

27

Initial Setup

Setting US V-Chip Ratings

Press the MENU button

π†

è

Press Z

è

π†

è

To V-CHIP
To operate (lock icon appears)

ERO to access the V-Chip menu

To turn V-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 theπor † 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.

INITIAL SETUP

V–CHIP
V–CHIP
SET US TV RATINGS
SET MOVIE RATINGS
SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG
SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE
UNRATED

SELECT
OPERATE BY EXIT BY

BY

>

VIEW

FINISH

OFF

EXIT

π†

è

π†

è

To the TV 14 Column

To turn on the lock

To FINISH

To save settings and exit

Press the EXIT button when finished

Note:

• 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.

28

Initial Setup

Movies 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

π†

è

Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup options

π†

è

For example:

To block viewing of X and NC-17 rated from shows:

π†

è

π†

è

π†

è

Press the E

To V-CHIP
To operate (Lock icon appears)

To SET MOVIE RATINGS
To enter movies menu

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

XIT button when finished

INITIAL SETUP>V–CHIP>
SET MOVIE RATINGS

P

N

X

RPGGNR

G

-13

-17

C

FINISH
SELECT
OPERATE BY

BY

EXIT BY

EXIT

29

Initial Setup

Canadian V-Chip Ratings

❒ E – Exempt

Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information
programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.

❒ C – Programming Intended for Children

Violence Guidelines: There will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive
behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic or
unrealistic in nature.

❒ C8+ – Programming Intended for Children 8 and Over

Violence Guidelines: Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low
intensity and will show the consequences of the acts. There will be no offensive language,
nudity or sexual content.

❒ G – General Audience

Programming will contain little violence and will be sensitive to themes which could affect
younger children.

❒ PG – Parental Guidance

Programming intended for a general audience, but which may not be suitable for younger
children. Parents may consider some content not appropriate for children aged 8-13.

❒ 14+ – 14 Years and Older

Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and
early teens. Programming may contain mature themes and scenes of intense violence.

❒ 18+ – Adult

Material intended for mature audiences only.

Directions to set Canadian V-Chip Ratings

Press the MENU button

π†

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To V-CHIP
To operate (lock icon appears)

Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup options

π†

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To SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG (for English)
To enter ratings menu

For example:

To block viewing of programming rated 14+ and 18+:

π†

è

π†

è

π†

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Press the E

To the 18+ Column
To turn on the lock

To the 14+ Column
To turn on the lock

To FINISH

To save settings and exit

XIT button when finished

INITIAL SETUP>V–CHIP>
SET MOVIE RATINGS

P

BY

G

FINISH

G

14+

18+

SELECT
OPERATE BY

C

8

EXIT BY

C

EXIT

Note:

• For instructions on “SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE (in French)”, please see page 30 in the
French side of this user’s guide.

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