JVC LCT2112-001A-A, 0306TNH-II-IM User Manual

LCD Flat Television Users Guide

For Model:
LT-32XM57

Illustration of LT-32XM57 and RM-C18G

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:

LCT2112-001A-A

0306TNH-II-IM

Important Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

remove cover (or back). No user serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

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

APPARATUS 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.

IMPORTANT RECYCLING INFORMATION

This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also

contains lead in some components. Disposal of the 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
efficiency.

®

” guidelines for energy

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.

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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

150 mm

200 mm

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.

18) Make enough room for inserting and removing the power plug. Place the TV as close to the
outlet as possible. The main power supply for this TV is controlled by inserting or removing the
power plug.

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Warnings

We have an important note for customers who subscribe to basic cable services (do not have
a separate cable box) and plan to use their JVC TV remote control to select channels.

Once you run the Auto Tuner Setup (which detects and programs all the channels your TV is
receiving through the RF input), every channel number available from your cable company
will appear in your television’s Channel Summary and they will all be marked as available for
scanning. Even though every channel is detected and appears as available, you will only be
able to view those that you specifi cally subscribe to from your cable company. This will likely
mean there are blank channels between those channels you wish to scan or “surf”.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but it is important to note that this is
not a malfunction of your television. If you want to sequentially scan those channels you
subscribe to without blank ones in between, you can contact your cable company for their
cable box and remote.

Avoiding Ghost Images

Displaying fi xed images for extended periods of time can leave a subtle but temporary ghost
image on your screen. To avoid this, mix your viewing pattern.

Examples include, but are not limited to the following:

• Stock-market report bars

• Shopping channel logos and pricing

displays

• Video game patterns or scoreboards

• Bright station logos

• Internet web sites or other computer-style

images.

• DVD discs, video tapes, laser discs

• Broadcast, cable, satellite channels or

digital television tuners/converters.

TV on

For example...

TV off

XYZ XYZ

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Warnings (Continued...)

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.

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Precautions . . 2

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

Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Unpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

TV Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

TV Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

The Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting Your Devices . . . . . . . 12

Interactive Plug In Menu . . . . . . . . 21

Programming your remote . . . . . . . 24

Onscreen Menus . . . . . . . . . 28

Using the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Onscreen Menu System . . . . . . . . . 29

Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Auto Tuner Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Channel Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Channel Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Set Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Closed Caption . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Auto Shut Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

XDS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Noise Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Front Panel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Video Input Label . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Position Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Digital-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Digital-In1 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Digital Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Picture Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Color Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Color Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Dynamic Gamma . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Smart Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Digital VNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

MPEG NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Sound Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Turn On Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Volume Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Clock/Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Set Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Button Functions . . . . . . . . . . 57

Multi Screen Function . . . . . . . . . . 57

Split . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Swap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

OK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

TheaterPro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Return+/TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Video Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Natural Cinema . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

ML/MTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

C.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Channel +/- . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Volume +/- . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Favorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Aspect Ratios . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

TV/CATV Slide Switch . . . . . . . . . . 67

VCR/DVD Slide Switch . . . . . . . . . 67

VCR Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

DVD Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

D/A (Digital/Analog) . . . . . . . . . 68

Sub Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

OSD Information . . . . . . . . . . 69

Weak Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

No Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 70

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 72

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Authorized Service Center . . . 74

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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Quick Setup

Unpacking your TV

Thank you for your purchase of a JVC LCD Flat 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

POWER

TV

CATV VCR DVD

ASPECT

MULTI SCREEN

INDEX

SELECT

SPLIT

FREEZE

SWAP

DISPLAY

INPUT

1

2

3

D/A

4

5

6

ML/MTS

7

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RETURN+/TV

SLEEP

TUNE

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VIDEO

THEATER

SUB

FAVORITE

STATUS

CHANNEL

PRO

NATURAL

C.C.

CINEMA

SOUND

LIGHT

MUTING

GUIDE

CH

VOL VOL

OK

MENU

BACK

CH

VCR CHANNEL

VCR DVD

PREV NEXT

POWER

TV VCR

REW

FF PLAY

STOP

REC PAUSE

OPEN CLOSE

STILL PAUSE

RM-C18G

Two AA

Batteries

+

+

AA Alkaline

AA Alkaline

–

–

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

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Quick Setup

TV Models

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.

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Quick Setup

Remote Control

TV

CATV VCR DVD

SPLIT

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RM-C18G

Notes:

• For information on remote control buttons, see pages 57 - 68.

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

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Quick Setup

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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).

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 24 - 27.

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

CH

VOL VOL

OK

MENU

CH

GUIDE

BACK

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 24 to 27 for instructions on
programming your remote control to operate a cable box, VCR or DVD player.

POWER

TV

CATV

VCR DVD

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Quick Setup

Step 2 - Connecting your devices

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 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.

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Cable Holder

A cable holder which keeps your connection cables tidy is
attached on the back of the stand. To open, loosen the screws
with you fingers. After putting the cables in the cable holder,
attach it to the back of the stand again by tightening the screws
with your fingers.

Remove the terminal cover

There are connection terminals behind the cover on the left in the back
of the TV. Remove the cover before connecting an antenna or other
devices. The cover can be removed by removing the hooks. When
replacing the cover, place the side of the cover against the TV and
insert the hooks.

Note:

• Leave the terminal cover off if they do not fit properly. Do not force
to replace the cover. Doing so may damage the connection cables
and cover.

Quick Setup

No VCR Connection

Cable or Antenna

Output

TV Rear Panel

Coaxial Cable

(Attachment)

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Quick Setup

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.

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Note:

• If this connection setup does not work for you, try the connection setup on page 15.

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Diagram #2

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Quick Setup

Cable or Antenna

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Quick Setup

Connecting to a Camcorder

You can connect a camcorder to you televison by using the input jacks located on the back of
the television.

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1) Connect a yellow composite cable from the camcorder VIDEO OUT, into the VIDEO IN on
the back of the TV, OR connect an S-Video cable from the camcorder to the back of the TV.

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

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

Headphone Connection

You can connect a pair of headphones to the television
using the headphone jack located on the side of the
television.

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

POWER

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TV Side Panel

Connecting to an External Amplifier

Quick Setup

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Speaker

Amplifier

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.

• You can not output audio using the AUDIO OUTPUT under the following conditions:

1) When you have digital sound from an HDMI device connected to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2

connection on the back of your TV. (See page 19).

2) When you have analog sound from a DVI device connected to the AUDIO IN "FOR

HDMI 1" connection. (See page 18).

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Quick Setup

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.

DTV Decoder

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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 INPUT
"FOR HDMI 1" on the back of your television.

3) Connect a white cable from the DTV decoder LEFT AUDIO OUT, to the LEFT AUDIO INPUT
"FOR HDMI 1" 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.

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 48.)

• When you do the above connection, set DIGITAL-IN1 AUDIO in the Initial Setup menu to

ANALOG. See "DIGITAL-IN1 AUDIO", page 48.

• The Analog Audio input can only be used with the HDMI 1 input.

• When setting the “DIGITAL AUDIO – ANALOG / DIGITAL” menu setting on the TV, please note

that this setting only effects the HDMI 1 jack and that if you use a DVI to HDMI adapter this
connection must be made to the HDMI 1 along with analog audio cables.

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C

Connecting to a HDMI Compatible Device

By connecting a 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 device.

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).

ompatible Device

TV Rear Panel

HDMI

DIGITAL OUT

HDMI Cable

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-IN1 AUDIO in the Initial Setup menu to
DIGITAL. See "DIGITAL-IN1 AUDIO", page 48.

• 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.

• When you have an HDMI device connected to the HDMI 1 connection on the back of your TV,
your TV detects it, and blocks the analog audio signal coming into the "FOR HDMI 1" jacks.
Therefore, you can not hear any analog sound from the other device conected to the "FOR
HDMI 1" jacks, while you are viewing the images from the HDMI device.

AUDIO OUT

L R

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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.

Television Rear Panel

Amplifier

1) Connect the optical cable from underneath the television 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 50.

• Refer to your owners manual on using your amplifier.

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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 41, 55 and 31.

• 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

NEXT

SELECT OPERATE EXIT

MENU

è

To choose a language:

(English, Français or Español)

†

To NEXT (To set clock)

(To be continued...)

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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 analog
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

SET CLOCK

MODE

TIME

TIME ZONE

D.S.T.

NEXT

SELECT OPERATE EXIT

AUTO

--

: --

ATLANTIC

MENU

--

ON

Notes:

• D.S.T. can be used when it is set to ON in the SET CLOCK menu.

• Only when the MODE is 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.

Manual Clock Set

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)

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

è

SET CLOCK

MODE
TIME

TIME ZONE

D.S.T.

START CLOCK

SELECT OPERATE EXIT

MANUAL

--

: --

ATLANTIC

MENU

--

ON

To choose MANUAL

†

è

†

è

†

è

To TIME

To set the hour

To minute

To set the minute

To TIME ZONE

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 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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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

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

AUTO TUNER SETUP

START

SELECT OPERATE EXIT

MENU

è

AIR TUNER MODE

†

After Analog Auto Tuner Setup is finished, Digital Auto
Tuner Setup starts.

To choose CABLE or AIR (or SKIP when
you skip Analog Auto Tuner Setup)

To START

NOW

Now Programming...

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PROGRAMMING !

48

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:

• If you want to cancel the Auto Tuner Setup, press the MENU button.

• Noise muting will not work during Auto Tuner Setup.

• If you choose SKIP, it finished without doing the Auto Tuner Setup.

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.

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Programming your remote control

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 DISPLAY button, then enter the first code number listed with the 10
key pad.

4) Release the D

• 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 27.

ISPLAY button, and confirm the operation of the cable box/satellite receiver.

Cable Box Codes

ABC

Archer

Cableview

Citizen

Curtis

Diamond

Eagle

Eastern

GC Brand

Gemini

General
Instrument/Jerrold

Hamlin

Hitachi

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, 072, 074
040, 041, 042,
045, 058, 064
049, 024

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,
074

050, 048

032, 025

022, 032

052

029, 030

063, 046

046

Digital
Satellite
Systems

Echostar
(Dish Network)

Express VU

G.E.

G.I.

Gradiente

Hitachi

HNS (Hughes)

Magnavox 102, 103

Panasonic

Philips

Primestar

Proscan

RCA

Sony

Star Choice

Toshiba

Uniden

Codes

100, 113, 114,
115

100, 113

106

108, 120, 121,
122

112

104, 111

104

105

102, 103, 116

108

106, 109, 110

106, 109, 110

107

104, 108

101, 104, 117,
118 , 11 9

102, 103

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