JVC LT-20BW7BJ User Manual
LT-20BW7BJ
WIDE LCD PANEL TV
INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
Dear Customer,
This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding
electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.
European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited is:
JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH
Postfach 10 05 52
61145 Friedberg
Germany
Warning
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment.
the power points in your home or the cable is
too short to reach a power point, then obtain an
appropriate safety approved extension lead or
adaptor or consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off,
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug
immediately, to avoid a possible shock
hazard by inadvertent connection to the
mains supply.
If a new mains plug has to be fitted, then
follow the instruction given below:
Important
Do not make any connection to the larger
terminal which is marked with the letter E or
by the safety earth symbol or coloured
green or green-and-yellow.
The wires in the mains lead on this product
are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
Guidelines for safe operation
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to comply with international safety
standards. However, as with any electrical appliance, care must be taken to ensure optimal results
and operational safety.
• Before attempting to use this equipment, read the operating instructions thoroughly.
• Ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads, etc.) have
been made in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• If ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of this equipment, consult your dealer.
• Handle all glass panels or covers with care.
• Never operate this equipment if it appears damaged or operates abnormally. Turn the power
off, disconnect the main power plug and consult your dealer.
• Never remove any affixed panels or covers. Doing so may result in electrical shock.
• Never leave this equipment operating unattended unless otherwise specifically stated that it is
designed to do so or in standby mode. Only use the designated power switch to turn off the
power and ensure that all potential users are instructed how to do so. Make special
arrangements for infirm or handicapped persons.
• Never watch TV while operating a motor vehicle. It is illegal to watch TV while driving.
• Never listen to headphones at high volume. Doing so may damage your hearing.
• Never obstruct the ventilation of this equipment. Doing so may cause overheating and result in
a malfunction or damage.
• Never use makeshift stands or attempt to affix legs with wood screws. When using a
manufacturer’s approved stand or legs, use only the fixtures provided and follow the
installation instructions.
• Never allow this equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
• Never allow anyone, especially children, to insert anything into an opening in the case. Doing
so may result in a fatal electrical shock.
• Never guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind. It is better to be safe than sorry.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for
As these colours may not correspond with the
coloured marking identifying the terminals in
your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured red.
When replacing the fuse, use only a correctly
rated approved type and always re-fit the fuse
cover.
If in doubt — consult a competent
electrician.
How to replace the fuse
Open the fuse
compartment with a
blade screwdriver, and
replace the fuse.
Thank you for buying this JVC LCD flat television.
To make sure you understand how to use your new TV, please read this manual thoroughly before you
begin. (“LCD” stands for Liquid Crystal Display.)
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING
• Fingers may be trapped under the TV causing injuries.
Hold the TV at the bottom in the middle, and do not
allow it to tilt up or down.
WARNING
• The TV may fall causing injuries. Hold the bottom of the
stand with your hand and tilt the TV up and down.
• Do not allow children to hang from the TV, place their
elbows on the TV or lean against the TV. Doing so may
cause the TV to fall over and lead to injuries.
CAUTION
• The TV screen may be damaged if the TV is carried as
shown in the diagram on the right.
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Pixel defects
LCDs use collections of fine points (“pixels”) to display images. While there is no problem with
more than 99.99% of these pixels, please understand that a very small number of pixels may not
light, or may light all the time.
Distance recommendations
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.
Failure to take the following precautions may cause damage to the television
or remote control.
DO NOT block the TV’s ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be
able to get out.)
DO NOT place anything on top of the TV.
(such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.)
DO NOT allow objects or liquid into the cabinet openings.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the TV.
DO NOT subject the TV to direct sunlight.
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.
The surface of the TV screen is easily damaged. Be very careful with it when handling the TV.
Should the TV screen become soiled, wipe it with a soft dry cloth. Never rub it forcefully.
Never use any cleaner or detergent on it.
If there is a fault, unplug the unit and call a service technician. Do not attempt to repair it yourself
or remove the rear cover.
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Cleaning the screen
The screen is coated with a special thin film to reduce reflection. If this film is damaged, uneven
colors, discoloration, scratches, and other problems that cannot be repaired may occur. Pay
attention to the following when handling the screen.
• Do not use glue or adhesive tape on the screen.
• Do not write on the screen.
• Do not allow the screen to come in contact with any hard objects.
• Do not allow condensation to form on the screen.
• Do not use alcohol, thinner, benzene or other solvents on the screen.
• Do not rub the screen hard.
CAUTION:
• Operate only from the power source specified (AC 220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz) on the unit.
• Avoid damaging the AC plug and power cord.
• When you are not using this unit for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect
the power cord from the main outlet.
Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment
[European Union]
This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be
disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should
be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance
with your national legislation.
By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources
and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human
health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this
Attention:
This symbol is
only valid in the
European Union.
product, please contact your local municipal office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance
with national legislation.
(Business users)
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvceurope.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product.
[Other Countries outside the European Union]
If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable
national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical
and electronic equipment.
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CONTENTS
Setting up your TV ...................................5
Installation.................................................. 5
Using the stand .......................................... 5
Connecting the aerial and video cassette
recorder (VCR) ....................................... 6
Connecting the power cord to the AC
outlet....................................................... 7
Putting the batteries into the remote
control..................................................... 7
Initial settings (Setup tour) ......................... 7
TV buttons and functions........................9
Turn the TV on from standby mode ........... 9
Choose a TV channel ................................ 9
Watch images from external devices......... 9
Adjust the volume .................................... 10
Using the Menu........................................ 10
Remote control buttons and functions 11
Turn the TV on or off from standby mode 11
Choose a TV channel and watch images
from external devices ........................... 11
Adjust the volume .................................... 12
Information function ................................. 12
ZOOM function......................................... 13
Hyper Sound function .............................. 14
Sleep Timer function ................................ 14
Sound Mode function............................... 15
Picture Mode function .............................. 15
Operating a JVC brand VCR or DVD
player.................................................... 16
Teletext function ....................................17
Basic operation ........................................ 17
Hold.......................................................... 17
Sub-page ................................................. 17
Reveal...................................................... 17
Size .......................................................... 18
Index ........................................................ 18
Cancel...................................................... 18
Using the TV’s menu..............................19
Basic operation ........................................ 19
Picture menu ..........................................20
Picture Mode............................................ 20
Bright-1 .................................................... 20
Contrast ................................................... 20
Colour ...................................................... 20
Sharpness................................................ 20
Picture Reset ........................................... 20
Picture Advanced Setting......................... 20
Sound menu ...........................................22
Bass ......................................................... 22
Treble ....................................................... 22
Balance .................................................... 22
Hyper Sound ............................................22
Sound Mode.............................................22
Sound Reset ............................................22
Install menu............................................23
Auto Program ........................................... 23
Manual Program....................................... 23
Program Edit ............................................ 24
Program List............................................. 25
Colour System.......................................... 26
Feature menu ......................................... 27
Language .................................................27
Aspect Ratio............................................. 27
Sleep Timer.............................................. 27
Child Lock ................................................ 27
Blue Back ................................................. 27
PC Setting menu....................................28
Auto.......................................................... 28
Dot Clock.................................................. 28
Clock Phase ............................................. 28
H. Position................................................ 28
V. Position ................................................ 28
Displaying a computer screen.............. 29
Connecting to the computer ..................... 29
Watching images from a computer ..........29
Table of signals for each type of
computer............................................... 29
Additional preparation ..........................30
Connecting external equipment ...............30
Troubleshooting ....................................33
Specifications ........................................ 35
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Setting up your TV
• When you install the TV on the wall, only use a JVC wall mounting unit (optional) which is
designed for this TV.
• Make sure that the TV is installed on the wall by a skilled installer.
Installation
Cautions for installation
• Install the TV in a corner on a wall or 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. See “Distance recommendations” on
page 2.
Using the stand
This TV comes with a table top stand already attached.
This stand can be used to adjust the direction of the TV screen up and down.
Tilt the TV backwards and forward:
While holding the bottom of the stand with one
hand, push the top side of the TV to tilt it
backward. To tilt the TV forward, pull the top
side of the TV toward yourself.
Cable holder
A cable holder which is used to keep the
connection cables tidy is attached to the back
of the stand. Put the cables in the cable holder
and make sure that they are properly routed.
cable holder
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Setting up your TV
Connecting the aerial and video cassette recorder (VCR)
• The connecting cables are not provided.
• For further details, refer to the manuals provided with the devices to be connected.
Caution
• Turn off all the equipment including the
TV before connecting anything.
• Aerial cable is not supplied. Use a
good quality 75-ohm coaxial cable.
• Read the manual that came with the
VCR before connecting.
If you are connecting a VCR,
follow A → B → C in the next
diagram.
If you are not connecting a VCR,
follow 1.
• You can watch a video using the VCR
without doing C. For details, see your
VCR instruction manual.
• To connect additional external devices,
please see “Connecting external
equipment” on page 30.
21-pin
SCART
Cable
AV IN/OUT
Terminal
75-Ohm
Coaxial
Cable
75-Ohm
Coaxial
Cable
To Aerial
input
To Aerial
Output
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Setting up your TV
Connecting the power cord to the AC outlet
Insert the AC plug on the power cord from
the TV into an AC outlet.
Caution
• Operate only from the power source
specified (AC 220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz)
on the unit.
• Remove the AC plug from the outlet to
completely disconnect the TV from the
power supply.
Putting the batteries into the remote control
Use two AA/R6 dry cell batteries.
Insert the batteries from the - end, making
sure the + and - polarities are correct.
• Follow the warnings printed on the
batteries.
• Battery life is about six months to one
year, depending on how much you use the
remote control.
• The batteries we supply are only for
setting up and testing your TV, please
replace them as soon as you need to.
• If the remote control does not work
properly, replace the batteries.
Initial settings (Setup tour)
When the TV is first turned on, it goes into
the initial settings mode and the Quick Setup
menu will appear. Follow the instructions on
the screen display to make the initial settings.
button
PICTURE/OK button
MENU button
1 /4/ 2 / 3 buttons
1 Press the button on the remote
control
The TV turns on from standby mode.
• Check that the AC plug on the power
cord from the TV is connected to AC
outlet.
Remote control
sensor
Power lamp
• If the Quick Setup menu does not
appear this is because your TV has
already been turned on for the first
time. Use the “Language” and “Auto
Program” functions to make the initial
settings. For details, see “Language”
on page 27 and “Auto Program” on
page 23.
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Setting up your TV
2 Press the 2 and 3 buttons to
choose English. Then press the 4
button
Quick Setup
Language English
Country U.K.
Sound System I
Search > 100%
MENU:
The on-screen display will then be in
English.
3 Press the 2 and 3 buttons to
choose the country where you are.
Then press the 4 button
Quick Setup
Language English
Country U.K.
Sound System I
Search > 100%
MENU:
When your country is selected, the Sound
System will change automatically to suit.
After the TV channels have been
registered in the Programme
numbers (Pr.), the first stored TV
channel will be displayed
• If you want to, you can now edit the
Programme numbers (Pr.) using the
Program Edit function. For details, see
“Program Edit” on page 24.
• If a TV channel you want to view is
not set to a Programme number (Pr.),
you can set it using the Manual
Program function. For details, see
“Manual Program” on page 23.
• The Search function does not set the
Programme number Pr. 0 for your
video cassette recorder. You will need
to set this using the Manual Program
function.
Now, setting up is complete. Please
enjoy your new JVC TV!
4 Press the PICTURE/OK or 3 button
to start the Search function
Language English
Country U.K.
Sound System I
Search > 5%
Quick Setup
MENU:
The TV channels you receive are
automatically stored in the Programme
numbers (Pr.).
• To stop the Search function:
Press the MENU button.
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TV buttons and functions
Turn the TV on from standby mode
Press the button to turn the TV on
from standby mode
When the TV is turned on, the power lamp
lights green.
To turn the TV off:
Press the button again. The power lamp
lights red.
• The TV will turn off automatically when
Caution
• The button on the TV does not fully
isolate the TV from the AC supply. If
you are not going to use the TV for a
long period, be sure to disconnect the
AC plug from the AC socket.
Choose a TV channel
Press the P buttons to choose a
Programme number (Pr.)
no TV input signal (not EXT input
signals) is detected for 5 minutes.
Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.
1 Remote control sensor
2 Power lamp (page 7)
3 (Stand by) button (page 9)
4 P buttons (page 9)
5 (Volume) buttons (page 10)
6 TV/AV/OK button (page 9)
7 MENU button (pages 10, 19)
8 Headphone jack (mini jack) (page 30)
Watch images from external devices
Press the TV/AV/OK button to choose
an EXT terminal
TV mode EXT modes
Last
Programme
number
EXT-1
EXT1
EXT-2
EXT2
EXT-2 S-VIDEO
EXT2-S
EXT-3
EXT3
EXT-3 S-VIDEO
EXT3-S
PC IN
PC
HDMI
HDMI
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