JVC LT-23X475, LT-17X475 User Manual

LT-17X475

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FRANÇAIS

CASTELLANO

LT-23X475

LCD FLAT TELEVISION INSTRUCTIONS

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Important Safety Precautions

WARNING:

CAUTION:

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION : To reduce the risk of eletric shock. Do not remove

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

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user

to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous viltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of eletric 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) inscructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TV SET TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO INSURE PERSONAL SAFETY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES

REGARDING THE USE OF THIS UNIT.

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

2. Avoid damaging the AC plug and power cord.

3. Avoid improer installation and never position the unit where good

ventilation is unattainable.

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

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 of modifications nor approved by JVC could void the warranty.

* When you don't use the 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 eletric 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 Eletronic Industries Alliance:

http://www.eiae.org

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

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 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 eletrician 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 sprecified by the manufacturer, or sold with

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

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

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

has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been

spilled or objects have gallen 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 fill with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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

Always use the provided AC adapter and power cord.

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.

• 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 lesd

to injuires.

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CAUTION:

• To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adpater unit it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of power cord into an AC outlet.

CAUTION:

• Operate only from the power source (AC 120V, 60 Hz).

• only

• Avoid damaging the AC plug, AC adapter 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.

CAUTION ON HEATING OF AC ADAPTER:

In using, the AC adapter get heat on the sunface of case.

• It is normal, not defective. while it is in operation.

• Don't be covered with any material on case of AC adapter

NOTES:

• The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the back of the main unit.

• The rating information and safty causion of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

• Illustration of LT-17X475

Point defects

LCDs use collections of fine 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.

150 mm 150 mm

200 mm 200 mm

50 mm

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 ventilat ion opening s 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.

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 and the

AC adapter.

Cleaning the screen

The screen is coated with a special thin film to reduce reflection. If this film is and other problems that can not 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.

maged, uneven colors, discoloration, scratches,

Setting up your TV..................................6

Installation..........................................................6

Using the stand..................................................6

Putting the batteries into the Remote control.....7

Remove the terminal cover................................7

Connecting the aerial and video cassette

recorder (VCR)...................................................8

Connecting the power cord to the AC outlet ......8

Initial Setup.........................................................8

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 ..............................................9

Using the Menu..................................................9

Remote control buttons and

functions............................................10

Turn the TV on or off from standby mode........10

Choose a TV channel ......................................10

Adjust the volume ............................................11

Watch images from external equipment ..........11

MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound)............11

Displaying the source information .....................11

ZOOM function.................................................12

Sleep timer funtion...........................................12

VIDEO STATUS...............................................12

C.C. (Closed Caption)......................................12

Using the PC PIP function ..............................13

Operating a JVC brand VCR or DVD player....13

INITIAL SETUP......................................18

LANGUAGE .................................................... 18

AUTO TUNER SETUP ....................................183

CHANNEL SUMMARY.....................................184

CLOSED CAPTION .........................................194

V-CHIP .............................................................19

SET LOCK CODE ............................................20

PC MENU...............................................21

PC PICTURE POSITION................................. 213

PC PICTURE................................................... 213

SOUND............................................................ 21

PC support mode list........................................ 22

Additional preparation.........................23

Connecting external equipment ...................... 238

Troubleshooting...................................25

Specifications.......................................29

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Using the TV’s menu............................14

Basic operation ................................................14

PICTURE SETTING................................15

VIDEO STATUS ..............................................15

Picture Adjustment...........................................15

COLOR TEMPERATURE.................................15

RESET..............................................................15

SOUND SETTING .................................16

Sound Adjustment........................................... 169

HYPER SURROUND

...................................... 169

FEATURES............................................17

NOISE MUTING .............................................. 17

FRONT PANEL LOCK .................................... 17

AUTO SHUT OFF ........................................... 17

Setting up your TV

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 4.

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 5° up, 10° down, and 20° to the left or right.

Tilt the TV up and down:

While holding the bottom of the stand with one hand, use your other hand to hold the middle of the top of the TV and slowly tilt the TV up and down.

• As a safety measure, the stand is constructed so that it

requires a certain amount of force to tilt the TV.

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Tilt slowly

Hold down steadly in front of center on stand

Rotate the TV to the left and right:

While holding the bottom of the stand with one hand, use your other hand to hold the edge of the panel and slowly adjust the direction of the TV screen.

Cable holder

A cable holder which is used to keep the connection cables tidy is attached to the back of the stand.

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Tilt slowly

cable holder

Hold down steadly

Setting up your TV

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 your frequency of use.

• 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.

Remove the terminal cover

There are connection terminals behind the covers of the rear of the TV. Remove the cover before connecting a DVD o The covers can be removed by removing the hook at the top and then pulling out while lifting slightly. To replace the covers, first connect the hook at the bottom of the cover to the TV and then insert the hook at the top.

• Leave the covers off if they do not fit properly. Do not force to replace the covers. Doing so may cause damages of the

connection cables and the covers.

• Leave these covers off when mounting the TV on a wall.

r VCR.

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• 100mm mount based on VESA regulation is equipped. As for the wall mounting unit, please consult your dealer.

• The handle and the stand can be left by loosing the screws with a screwdriver when mounting the TV on a wall.

• Spread a soft cloth on a flat table and then place the TV on the cloth with the screen facing downwards when you leave the

handle and the stand.

Settin

g up your TV

Connecting the aerial and video cassette recorder (VCR)

• The connectin

• For further details, refer to the manuals provided with

the

dev

If you are connecting a VCR, follow

in the diagram below.

If you are not connecting a VCR, fo

• To connect the PC, please see "Connecting the PC"

on page

connect

external

o connect additional audio eqteuipment, see “Connecting

Speakers/Amplifier” on

Aerial

g cables are not pro

ices to be connected.

24. more equ

pment, please see “Connecting

equip mthent” on page

page e 24.

without terminal covers

DC IN

PC IN

(12V)

(VHF/UHF)

D-SUB 15 PIN

DC IN

PC IN

(19V)

D-SUB 15 PIN

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23.

INPUT 1

S-VIDEO

OVER

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT 2

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AUDIO

SUBWOOFER

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

R L

INPUT 1

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT 2

AUDIO

OVER

COMPONENT VIDEO

Connecting the power cord to the AC outlet

you are conn

in the diagram below.

• Connect to the TV and to the AC outlet.

Caution

• Operate only from the power source

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the AC ip

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a AC adapter,

ug from

TV frIfom the po

DC IN

PC IN

(12V)

(VHF/UHF)

D-SUB 15 PIN

DC IN

PC IN

(19V)

D-SUB 15 PIN

(AC 100 V, 60 Hz)

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supp

ly.

SUBWOOFER

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

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INPUT 1

S-VIDEO

OVER

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT 2

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AUDIO

75-ohm Coaxial Cable

VCR

75-ohm Coaxial Cable

To Aerial Intput

To Aerial Output

INITIAL SETUP

When the television is first turned on, the INITIAL SETUP menu will appear. First in beginning, please select the LANGUAGE and do AUTO TUNER SETUP.

INITIAL SETUP

LANGUAGE ENG/FRAN/ESP/

AUTO TUNER SETUP

CLOSED CAPTION

CHANNEL SUMMARY

V-CHIP SET LOCK CODE

: SELECT

OK : OPERATE

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• As for setting Language and Auto Tuner Setup, see page 18.

• When you do not perform AUTO TUNER SETUP, the INITIAL SETUP menu will appear every time you turn the power on.

TV buttons and functions

Press the POWER button or CHANNEL buttons to turn the TV on from standby mode

• Check that the AC plug on the power cord from the TV is connected to correctly AC outlet.

Choose a TV channel

Press the CHANNEL buttons to choose a programme number

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Watch images from external devices

Turn the TV on from standby mode

Press the INPUT button to choose a INPUT terminal

TV mod

e EXT modes

Last

Programme

number

VIDEO-1

VIDEO-2

Adjust the volume

Power lamp

2 Remote control sensor 3

MENU button

INPUT OK button

VOLUME button

CHANNEL button

Standby botton

Headphone jack (mini jack)

Press the VOLUME buttons

The volume level indicator appears.

Using the Menu

Use the MENU button.

Refer to “Using the TV’s menu” (see page 14) for details o using the menu.

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CONTENTS

Setting up your TV

TV buttons and functions