JVC LT-26C50BU User Manual

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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.

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CAUTION

• The TV screen may be damaged if the TV is carried as shown in the diagram below. The TV should always be carried by two people.

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.

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 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.

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.

 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 110 – 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.

D.I.S.T. demonstration

To start the D.I.S.T. demonstration: Press the H button to display the menu bar. Then press the yellow button. A picture split in two (D.I.S.T. turned on and D.I.S.T. turned off) will appear on the screen.

To quit the D.I.S.T. demonstration: Press the yellow button, b button, p p buttons or any of the number buttons.

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CONTENTS

Setting up your TV ...................................5

Installation.................................................. 5

Using the stand .......................................... 5

Removing the terminal covers ................... 6

Connecting the aerial and video cassette

recorder (VCR) ....................................... 7

Connecting the power cord to the AC

outlet....................................................... 8

Putting the batteries into the remote

control..................................................... 8

Initial settings ............................................. 8

T-V LINK functions................................... 11

TV buttons and functions......................13

Turn the TV on from standby mode ......... 13

Choose a TV channel .............................. 13

Watch images from external devices....... 13

Adjust the volume .................................... 14

Using the Menu........................................ 14

Remote control buttons and

functions..............................................15

Turn the TV on or off from standby mode Choose a TV channel and watch images

from external devices ........................... 16

Adjust the volume .................................... 17

Information function ................................. 17

ZOOM function......................................... 18

3D SOUND function ................................. 19

Return to TV channel instantly................. 19

Using the “Freeze” function...................... 20

Using the “Multi-picture” function ............. 20

Favourite channel function....................... 22

Operating a JVC brand VCR or DVD

player.................................................... 23

... 15

Teletext function ....................................24

Basic operation ........................................ 24

Using the List Mode ................................. 24

Hold.......................................................... 25

Sub-page ................................................. 25

Reveal...................................................... 25

Size .......................................................... 25

Index ........................................................ 26

Cancel...................................................... 26

Using the TV’s menu..............................27

Basic operation ........................................ 27

PICTURE menu ......................................29

PICTURE MODE...................................... 29

BRIGHT-1 ................................................ 29

CONTRAST ............................................. 29

BRIGHT-2 ................................................ 29

SHARP..................................................... 29

COLOUR.................................................. 29

HUE.......................................................... 29

COLOUR TEMP....................................... 29

FEATURES .............................................. 30

SOUND menu ......................................... 33

STEREO / I • II ......................................... 33

BASS........................................................ 33

TREBLE ................................................... 33

BALANCE ................................................ 33

3D SOUND............................................... 33

A.H.B. (Active Hyper Bass) ...................... 33

BBE .......................................................... 33

FEATURES menu................................... 34

SLEEP TIMER ......................................... 34

CHILD LOCK............................................ 34

APPEARANCE......................................... 35

BLUE BACK ............................................. 35

FAVOURITE SETTING ............................ 36

SET UP menu ......................................... 37

AUTO PROGRAM.................................... 37

EDIT/MANUAL ......................................... 37

LANGUAGE ............................................. 41

DECODER (EXT-2).................................. 41

COMPONENT AUTO SELECT ................ 42

EXT SETTING.......................................... 42

Displaying a computer screen.............. 45

Connecting to the computer ..................... 45

Watching images from a computer ..........45

Table of signals for each type of

computer............................................... 45

Additional preparation ..........................46

Connecting external equipment ...............46

CH/CC numbers ..................................... 50

Troubleshooting ....................................52

Specifications ........................................55

Setting up your TV

 Cable holder

A cable holder which is used to keep the connection cables tidy is attached to the back of the stand. Gently squeeze the left and right of the cable holder and pull it to remove it from the stand. After putting the cables in the cable holder, attach it to the back of the stand again.

cable holder

Removing the terminal covers

There are connection terminals behind the covers on the left and right of the rear of the TV. Remove these two covers before connecting an antenna or VCR.

Remove the covers by removing the hooks. When replacing the covers, place the side of the covers against the TV and insert the hooks.

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

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.

 If you are connecting a VCR,

follow A → B → C in the diagram opposite.

 If you are not connecting a VCR,

follow 1.

To use the T-V LINK functions, you must have a T-V LINK compatible VCR connected by a SCART cable C to the EXT2 terminal on the TV. For details about T-V LINK functions, see “T-V LINK functions” on page 11.

• You can watch a video using the VCR without doing C. For details, see your VCR instruction manual.

• To connect more equipment, please see “Connecting external equipment” on page 46.

• To connect additional audio equipment, see “Connecting speakers/amplifier” on page 49.

• If you connect a decoder to a T-V LINK compatible VCR, set the DECODER (EXT-2) function to ON. For details, see “DECODER (EXT-2)” on page 41. Otherwise, you will not be able to watch scrambled channels.

SCART

without terminal covers

21-pin

Cable

VCR

AV IN/OUT

Terminal

75-ohm Coaxial

Cable

To Aerial

Input

To Aerial

Output

75-ohm Coaxial

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Aerial

Cable

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 110 – 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

When the TV is first turned on, it goes into the initial settings mode, and you will see the JVC logo. Follow the instructions on the screen display to make the initial settings.

# button

VCR/TV/DVD switch

Yellow button

Blue button

7 button

1 Make sure to set the VCR/TV/DVD

switch on the remote control to the TV position

• You cannot turn the TV on when the VCR/TV/DVD switch is set to the VCR or DVD position.

2 Press the # button on the remote

control

The TV turns on from standby mode and the JVC logo is displayed.

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

Remote control sensor

Power lamp

Setting up your TV

• If the JVC logo 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 “SET UP menu” on page 37.

3 Press the a button

The LANGUAGE menu appears.

> LANGUAGE

D0002(E)-EN

4 Press the 6 buttons to choose

ENGLISH. Then press the a button

The on-screen display will then be in English. The COUNTRY menu appears as a submenu of the AUTO PROGRAM function. There are two COUNTRY menus. Pressing the yellow button changes the COUNTRY menu as follows:

> COUNTRY

D0003-EN

START

5 Press the 5 and 6 buttons to

choose the country where you are

6 Press the blue button to start the

AUTO PROGRAM function

The AUTO PROGRAM menu appears and received TV channels are automatically stored in the programme numbers (PR).

>> AUTO PROGRAM

CH 28

14%

D0004-EN

• Perform the “ACI function” operation (see page 10) when “ACI START/ACI SKIP” is displayed.

• To cancel the AUTO PROGRAM function: Press the b button.

After the TV channels have been registered in the programme numbers (PR), the EDIT menu appears

> EDIT

D0038-EN

PR ID AV 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09

MOVE

BBC1

CH/CC

CH CH CH CH CH CH CC CC CC

INSERT

21 22 23 24 25 26 01 02 03

MANUAL

DELETE

• If you want to, you can now edit the programme numbers (PR) using the EDIT/MANUAL function. For details, see “EDIT/MANUAL” on page 37.

• If you do not want to edit programme numbers (PR), go to the next step.

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Setting up your TV

7 Press the a button to display the

T-V LINK menu

T-V LINK

DOWNLOAD TV RECORDING DEVICE

D0005

EXIT

-EN

If you do not have a T-V LINK compatible VCR connected:

Press the b button to exit the T-V LINK menu. The T-V LINK menu disappears.

If you have a T-V LINK compatible VCR connected to the EXT-2 terminal:

Follow the operating procedure “Downloading the data to VCR” on page 11 to transmit the Programme number (PR) data.

Now, the initial settings are complete, and you can watch the TV

• If your TV can detect the TV channel name from the TV channel broadcast signal, the TV channel name is assigned to the programme number (PR) to which the TV channel has been set. However, which TV channels are set to which programme numbers (PR) will depend on the area in which you live.

• If a TV channel you want to view is not set to a programme number (PR), you can set it using the MANUAL function. For details, see “EDIT/MANUAL” on page 37.

• The AUTO PROGRAM function does not set the programme number PR 0 (AV) for your video cassette recorder. You will need to set this using the MANUAL function.

 ACI function

This TV has an ACI function which decodes the ACI (Automatic Channel Installation) data. Using the ACI function allows all TV channels transmitted from the cable TV station to be properly registered quickly according to the data from the cable TV station.

If “ACI START/ACI SKIP” appears in the AUTO PROGRAM menu:

You can use the ACI (Automatic Channel Installation) function to decode the ACI data and complete the registration of all the TV channels in a short period of time.

Press the 6 buttons to choose ACI START. Then press the a button to start the ACI function

Depending on your cable TV station, there may be a broadcast selection menu set up by the cable TV station. Follow the menu instructions and use the 5 and 6 buttons to operate the menu. After you have made the setting, press the a button.

• If you have any questions about the items in the Broadcast Selection menu or how to operate the menu, please contact your cable TV station.

• If you do not want to use the ACI function, press the 6 buttons to choose ACI SKIP and then press a.

• When the cable TV broadcast reception is poor, the ACI function will not work properly.

• If there is an error in the ACI data itself, the TV channel cannot be registered properly. If this happens, turn the ACI function off (ACI SKIP) and use the AUTO PROGRAM function. Alternatively, use the EDIT/MANUAL function to correct the Programme number (PR) setting.

Setting up your TV

If “ACI ERROR” is displayed in the AUTO PROGRAM menu:

“ACI ERROR” means that the ACI function is not working properly. Press the 2 button to start the ACI function again. If “ACI ERROR” still appears even after you have tried to start the ACI function several times, press the 3 button to start the AUTO PROGRAM function. It does not cause any problem because all the TV channels are registered to the Programme numbers (PR) by the AUTO PROGRAM function.

 Downloading the data to VCR

You can transmit to the latest Programme numbers (PR) data to a VCR with the T-V LINK function.

Caution

• This only works when a T-V LINK compatible VCR is connected to the EXT-2 terminal.

• This only works when the T-V LINK menu is being displayed.

T-V LINK

DOWNLOAD TV RECORDING DEVICE

D0005

1 Turn on the VCR

2 Press the a button

The data transmission begins.

TV RECORDING DEVICE

TRANSFER. . . . .

D0037

The T-V LINK menu disappears once the data transmission ends.

When the T-V LINK menu is changed over to another menu:

The TV has finished its menu. This new menu is operated from the VCR. See the VCR instruction manual for what to do next.

EXIT

-EN

If “FEATURE NOT AVAILABLE” appears at the T-V LINK menu:

Check the following three items. Then press the 2 button to retry data transmission.

• Has a T-V LINK compatible VCR been connected to the EXT-2 terminal?

• Has the VCR power been turned on?

• Does the SCART cable that is connected to the EXT-2 terminal to TV LINK compatible VCR have all its proper connections?

T-V LINK functions

When you have a T-V LINK compatible VCR connected to the EXT-2 Terminal on the TV, it is easier to set up the VCR and to view videos. T-V LINK uses the following features:

To use T-V LINK functions:

A “T-V LINK compatible VCR” means a JVC video cassette recorder with the T-V LINK logo, or with one of the following logos. However, these VCRs may support some or all of the features described earlier. For details, see your VCR instruction manual.

“Q-LINK” (a trademark of Panasonic Corporation) “Data Logic” (a trademark of Metz Corporation) “Easy Link” (a trademark of Phillips Corporation) “Megalogic” (a trademark of Grundig Corporation) “SMARTLINK” (a trademark of Sony Corporation).

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Setting up your TV

 Pre-set download

The VCR will automatically download the registered data on the TV channels from the TV. This means you do not need to set up the program channels on your VCR manually. The preset download function automatically begins when the initial setting is complete or whenever you carry out the AUTO PROGRAM or EDIT/MANUAL functions.

You can also carry out this function using your VCR controls.

When “FEATURE NOT AVAILABLE” is displayed:

If “FEATURE NOT AVAILABLE” is displayed, the download was not performed correctly. Before trying to download again, check that:

• the VCR power is turned on

• the VCR is T-V LINK compatible

• the VCR is connected to the EXT-2 terminal

• the SCART cable is fully wired.

 Direct Rec

“What You See Is What You Record” You can easily record to VCR the images

that you are watching on the TV. For details, read the manual for your VCR.

Use your VCR controls. “DEVICE IS RECORDING” is displayed.

In the following situations, the VCR will stop recording if the TV is turned off, if the TV channel or input is changed, or if the menu is displayed on the TV:

• when recording images from an external device connected to the TV (for example a camcorder)

• when recording a TV channel after it has been unscrambled on a decoder

• when recording a TV channel by using the TV’s output because the VCR’s own tuner cannot properly receive that channel.

You cannot carry out Direct Rec using your TV’s control. Generally, the VCR cannot record a TV channel that it cannot receive properly on its own tuner, even if you can view that TV channel on the TV. However, some VCRs can record a TV channel by using the TV’s output if that channel can be viewed on the TV. For details, see your VCR instruction manual.

When the VCR is not ready, the following messages are displayed.

ERROR MESSAGE

NO RECORDING

NO RECORDING POSSIBLE

NO RECORDING, MEDIA PROBLEM

NO RECORDING, DEVICE BUSY

Cause and countermeasure

The VCR is not able to record. Check the VCR.

The TV input is set to EXT-4 or PC. Since the EXT-4 picture or PC picture cannot be output to EXT-2, DIRECT REC is not possible.

The recording device is not ready to record. Check the VCR tape.

The recording device cannot record as it is recording or playing. Check the VCR.

Refer to the VCR instruction manual.

TV buttons and functions

Turn the TV on from standby mode

Press the A button or the P p buttons to turn the TV on from standby mode.

When the TV is turned on, the power lamp lights blue.

To turn the TV off:

Press the A button again. The power lamp goes off.

Caution

•The A 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 p buttons to choose a programme number (PR) or an EXT terminal

Watch images from external devices

Press the TV/AV button to choose an EXT terminal

TV mode EXT modes

Last

Programme

number

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Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.

1 Remote control sensor 2 Power lamp (page 8) 3 TV/AV button (page 13) 4 MENU/OK button (pages 14, 28) 5 P p buttons (page 13) 6 r (Volume) q buttons (page 14) 7 A (Stand by) button (page 13) 8 Headphone jack (mini jack) (page 46)

TV buttons and functions

Adjust the volume

Press the r (Volume) q buttons

The volume level indicator appears.

Using the Menu

Use the MENU/OK button

Refer to “Using the TV’s menu” (see page 27) for details of using the menu.

Remote control buttons and functions

1 Muting button 2 Number buttons 3 Information button

4 5

7 8

@ #

$ %

^ &

(

4 c button 5 i button 6 b button 7 7 buttons 8 g (Text) button 9 p p buttons 0 VCR/DVD/Teletext control buttons

- p buttons = d (Favourite) button ~ # (Standby) button ! VCR/TV/DVD switch @ G button # Colour buttons $ X (Multi) button % f/c (Freeze/Select) button ^ H button & a button * b button ( r (Volume) q buttons

Turn the TV on or off from standby mode

Press the # (standby) button to turn the TV on or off

When the TV is turned on, the power lamp lights blue.

• The power can be turned on by pressing

the b button, p p buttons or Number buttons.

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To turn the TV on or off, set the VCR/TV/ DVD switch on the remote control to the TV position and press the # button. If the VCR/TV/DVD switch on the remote control is set to a position other than TV, the TV will not be turned on or off even if the # button is pressed.

Remote control buttons and functions

Choose a TV channel and watch images from external devices

 Use the number buttons:

Enter the programme number (PR) of the channel using the number buttons.

Example:

•PR 6 → press 6

• PR 12 → press 1 and 2

 Use the p p buttons:

Press the p p buttons to choose the programme number (PR) you want or an EXT terminal.

 Use the AV button:

Press the AV button to choose an EXT terminal.

TV mode EXT modes

Programme

numbers

PR 1 – PR 99

• You can choose a video input signal from the S-VIDEO signal (Y/C signal) and regular video signal (composite signal). For details, see “S-IN (S-VIDEO input)” on page 42.

• If you do not have a clear picture or no colour appears, change the colour system manually. See “COLOUR SYSTEM” on page 32.

• If you choose an EXT terminal with no input signal, the EXT terminal number becomes fixed on the screen.

• This TV set has a function which can automatically change over the input according to a special signal output from an external device. (The EXT-3 terminal does not support this function.) – When EXT-4 is chosen, motion differs

according to the “COMPONENT AUTO SELECT” setting in the SET UP menu. For details, see “COMPONENT AUTO SELECT” on page 42.

• Since this TV is designed to make full use of the resolution of the original video source, the motion may appear unnatural when the video source is input with progressive-scanning component signals. If this happens, change the output setting of the connected device to interlacescanning component signal output. See the instructions that came with the device for more information.

• The PC sound is the same as the EXT-3 sound.

To return to a TV channel:

Press the b button, the 6 buttons or the number buttons.

To use the programme number PR 0 (AV):

When the TV and VCR are connected only by the aerial cable, choosing the programme number PR 0 (AV) allows you to view images from the VCR. Set the VCR RF channel to the programme number PR 0 (AV) manually. For details, see “EDIT/ MANUAL” on page 37. Pressing the G button changes the choice as follows:

TV mode EXT modes

Programme

numbers

PR 1 – PR 99

PR 0

EXT-1

EXT-2

EXT-3

EXT-4

Remote control buttons and functions

• The VCR sends its playback image along the aerial cable as an RF (radio frequency) signal.

• Also see your VCR instruction manual.

Adjust the volume

Press the r q buttons to adjust the volume.

The volume level indicator appears and the volume changes as you press the r q buttons.

 Muting the sound

Press the l (muting) button to turn off the sound.

Pressing the l (muting) button again restores the previous volume level.

Information function

You can see the channel number of the programme you are watching, the current time or the PR LIST. From the PR LIST, you can choose a channel or EXT terminal.

Press the h (Information) button to display the information you want to

see.

Pressing the h (Information) button changes the display as follows:

PR LIST

D0011-EN

PR ID

AV 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09

BBC1

+10-10

Channel number display

12 : 00

No indication

Channel number display:

The channel number and channel name (when the channel name is registered) of the programme you are watching or the EXT terminal number is displayed.

Time display:

The current time of the teletext data is displayed. If the TV has not received a TV channel that has teletext programmes since it was turned on, the time display is blank. To view the current time, choose a TV channel that has teletext programmes.

• An incorrect current time is sometimes displayed when watching videos.

PR LIST:

The programme number (PR) and EXT terminal list is displayed. Pressing the a button after choosing the programme number (PR) or EXT terminal with the 7 buttons will display the chosen programme or EXT terminal.

• For programme numbers (PR) for which the CHILD LOCK function is set, the n (CHILD LOCK) mark is displayed. For details see “CHILD LOCK” on page 34.

• For programme numbers (PR) which is registered as a favourite channel, the d (favourite) mark is displayed. For details see “Favourite channel function” on page 22.

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