JVC LT-32DG8BJ, LT-37DG8BJ, LT-42DG8BJ User Manual

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LT-42DG8BJ
LT-37DG8BJ
LT-32DG8BJ

WIDE LCD PANEL TV INSTRUCTIONS

Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting

© 2007 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 0207GLT-CR-MU GGT0169-001B-U

Project (1991 to 1996) Number : 4584, 4585, 4586

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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

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 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.

Attention:

This symbol is only
valid in the European
Union.

(Business users)

If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.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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IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE

SETTINGS

TROUBLE?

Expanding the world of

beautiful images

Digital terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T)

 Digital channels

Analogue terrestrial broadcasting (VHF /

Enjoy rich multi-media with JVC

UHF) and analogue cable TV

 Analogue channels

DVB-T / VHF / UHF broadcasting

VCR DVD player

DVD recorder Audio components

Digital camera

Video camera

Game console

Contents

First things first!

 Warning ············································ 3

Getting started

 Names of all the parts ······················ 5
 Basic connections ···························· 7
 Connecting external devices ············ 9
 Initial settings ································· 11

Let’s try it out

 Enjoying your new TV! ··················· 15
 Watching digital channels ·············· 17
 Using EPG ···································· 19
 Viewing teletext ······························ 21
 Watching analogue channels ········· 23
 Watching videos / DVDs ················ 25
 Using timer-record ··························27
 Useful functions ······························29

· Subtitle / Audio selection / Sleep timer /
Zoom, etc.

Just the way you like it

 Customising your TV ······················ 33
 Using DTV menu ···························· 35
 Advanced picture adjustment ········· 37

· Reduce noise / Watch a more natural
picture, etc.

 DTV configuration ·························· 39
 DTV setup ······································ 41
 DTV installation ······························ 43
 Editing digital channels ·················· 45
 Editing analogue channels ············· 47

When you have trouble

 Troubleshooting ····························· 49
 “CH/CC” List ··································· 53
 Technical information ····················· 54
 Specifications ································· 58

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First things

IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE

SETTINGS

TROUBLE?

first!

Warning

Please follow all the guidelines below

Follow this manual
regarding setup!

 Connect only to a 220-240V, 50Hz AC

outlet.

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.

Never cut or damage
the power cord!

 If the power plug is not the

right shape, or the power
cord is not long enough,
use an appropriate plug
adapter or extension cable.
(Consult your retailer.)



If you have cut or damaged the power cord.

 “Technical information” (P. 54)

 To change the fuse in UK plugs

 “Technical information” (P. 54)

Unplug the power cord
when going out!

 The power buttons

on the remote control
and the TV unit cannot
completely turn off the
TV. (Make appropriate
arrangements for
bedridden people.)

 For more details on installation, usage and safety

Do not allow the TV
to fall!

 Do not rest your elbows on, or allow

children to hang from the TV.
There is a risk that the TV will fall and
cause injuries.

Never try to repair
the TV yourself!

 If the problem cannot be solved in

“Troubleshooting” (P. 49), unplug
the power cord and contact your
retailer.

When attaching the TV to
the wall, use the optional
JVC wall mounting unit!

 Consult a qualified technician.
 See the included manual on mounting

procedures.

 JVC assumes no responsibility for

damage due to improper mounting.

 Consult your retailer

On disposal of the
TV!

 Follow the instruction in

“Information for Users on
Disposal of Old Equipment”
(P. i).

If the TV is damaged
or behaving strangely,
stop using it at once!

 Unplug the power cord and contact

your retailer.

Never dismantle the
rear panel!

 It may cause an electric shock.

Never obstruct the
ventilation holes!

 It may cause overheating or a fire.

Handle LCD panel
with care!

 Use a soft, dry cloth when cleaning.

Never place anything on
the TV!

 Placing liquids, naked

flames, cloths, paper,
etc. on the TV may
cause a fire.

Never expose to rain or
moisture!

 To prevent fire or electric

shock, never allow
liquids to enter the unit.

Never insert objects into
the cabinet openings!

 It may cause a fatal

electric shock. Take care
when children are near.

Never listen to
headphones at high
volume!

 It may damage your hearing.

Hold the TV so as not to
scratch the screen!

 Do not touch the screen when carrying the

TV.

Do not carry the
TV on your own!

 In order to prevent accidents,

ensure that the TV is carried
by two or more people.

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Getting

COUNTRY

OK

MORE

START

IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE

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TROUBLE?

started

Names of all the parts

Remote control sensor

Power lamp

ON: Lit (Green)
STANDBY: Unlit
REC: Lit

Check accessories

Remote control

(RM-C1821)

“AA/R6” Batteries

For confirming
the TV works

Volume

Change channel /
volume, turn on from
standby (P. 17)

Power On / Off

To headphones (P. 9)

Insert the batteries

Use two “AA/R6” dry cell batteries. Insert the batteries from the - end, making
sure the + and - polarities are correct.

Mute

Channel information

(P. 17)

Switch digital /
analogue channels

View teletext (P. 21)

Change the
channel / page

The coloured buttons can perform different
functions according to the situation.

 When viewing teletext

(Analogue channels) (P. 21)

Follow on-screen instructions.

 Other uses

Power On / Off

Switch between “VCR / TV / DVD”

(P. 25)

Change the channel / page

Watch video, etc. (P. 25)

To menu (P. 33)

Select and
confirm settings in menus

To the previous screen

Volume

 When watching digital channels

View the electronic
programme guide (EPG) (P. 19)

Switch TV / RADIO (P. 17)

Follow instructions
in on-screen guides.

 When watching TV / Video

View subtitles (P. 29)

Audio select (P. 29)

 When viewing teletext (P. 21)

Turn on “3D CINEMA SOUND”
(P. 30)

Change the aspect ratio (P. 30)

 When operating a JVC VCR

or DVD (P. 25)

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TROUBLE?

Basic connections

Please read the user manuals of each device carefully before setup.
It is necessary to connect an aerial to watch TV.

 Connect with other devices  “Connecting external devices” (P. 9)

Connect the aerial Connect a VCR / DVD recorder

AERIAL

EXT-1
EXT-2

AERIAL

 After all the connections have been made, insert the plug into an AC outlet.
 When using an aerial which needs external power  “Power supply for the indoor aerial” (P. 55)

 Power requirements

 Connect the power cord only to a 220-240V, 50Hz

AC outlet.

 When attaching the TV to the wall, use the

optional JVC wall mounting unit

 Consult a qualified technician.
 See the included manual on mounting procedures.
 JVC assumes no responsibility for damage due to

improper mounting.

 200mm × 200mm mount which conforms to VESA

standards.

Care when setting

 Installation requirements

 To avoid overheating, ensure the unit has ample

room.

200mm

50mm150mm 150mm 50mm

VCR / DVD recorder

 After all the connections have been made, insert the plug into an AC outlet.
 Connect “T-V LINK” compatible recording device to “EXT-2”.
 “T-V LINK”  “What is “T-V LINK”?” (P. 11)
 When using an indoor aerial which needs external power, connect the aerial directly to the TV.
“Power supply for the indoor aerial” (P. 55)

Watch pay-TV digital channels

Subscribe to a broadcasting company beforehand. A Viewing
Card (B) will be sent by the broadcasting company after
subscribing to it. It may be necessary for you to purchase a
CAM (Conditional Access Module) (A) in addition to the Viewing
Card. Consult your broadcasting company or retailer.

1 Unplug the power cord
2 Insert “B” into “A”.
3 Insert “A”.
4 Plug the power cord, and turn the power on.

5 Perform necessary settings  “Common Interface” (P. 41)

 Pay-TV analogue channels cannot be watched.

A B

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Connecting external devices

VCR / DVD / other devices

You can connect many different devices to the rear panel of the TV.
Please read the user manuals of each device before setting up.
(Connecting cables are not supplied with this TV.)

 Connect “DVI” devices  (P. 54)

 “T-V LINK”  (P. 11)

DVD player

(HDMI compatible)

Satellite broadcast /
Digital broadcast tuner

(HDMI compatible)

EXT-1

EXT-2

(T-V LINK)

EXT-3

Headphone

Headphone

: signal direction

EXT-4

(HDMI 1)

Not available.

(For service adjustments)

EXT-5

(HDMI 2)

AERIAL

Satellite broadcast / Digital
broadcast tuner

VCR / DVD recorder

(“T-V LINK” compatible)

 Switch input signal  “ Pr/Pb/Y, V” (P.26)

(Component input) (Composite input)

EXT-1

Output  Input 

· Composite signal

· Sound L / R

EXT-2

Output  Input 

· Composite signal

· Sound L / R

· T-V LINK

 Use S-VIDEO  “S-IN” (P. 26)
 Select dubbing sources

 “DUBBING” (P. 26)

 Connect a decoder

 “DECODER (EXT-2)” (P. 34)

EXT-3

Output  Input 

 Switch input signal

 “ Pr/Pb/Y, V” (P. 26)

EXT-4
EXT-5

Output  Input 

 “HDMI SETTING”  (P. 34)
 EXT-5 input does not support

analogue sound.

Watching videos

·

Composite signal /
RGB

· Sound L / R

Dubbing videos
Using “T-V LINK”

·

Composite signal /
RGB / S-VIDEO

· Sound L / R

Watching DVDs

·

Composite signal /
Component signal
(P. 58)

·

Sound L / R

Connecting
HDMI devices

· HDMI signal
(P. 58)

Amplifier

(Digital optical compatible)

(L) (R)

CI (Common Interface) slot

(“Watch pay-TV digital channels” P. 8)

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

DVD player

Game consoles

Video camera

DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT

Listening to the digital audio of digital
channels on external speakers

Output 

·

Digital sound (P. 56)

 The sound from analogue channels

and external devices cannot be
output.
““Dolby Digital” output from the
“DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” terminal”

 (P. 56)

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English

First Time Installation > Language Setting

Step 1: Please choose language

Language

First Time Installation > Country Setting

Step 2: Please choose country

Country

United Kingdo

m

First Time Installation > Service Scan

Step 3: Please press OK

Scan Automatic

Start Channel

_ _

Stop Channel

_ _

Mode Add

Start Scan

Service

First Time Installation > Service Scan

Step 3: Please press OK

Scan Automatic

Start Channel

_ _

Stop Channel

_ _

Mode

Add

Start Scan

Service

BBC ONE

UHF33 : 3 Services found

BBC THREE

BBC TWO

Stop Channel

_ _

Mode Add

Start Scan

Teema
Teema
Teema

Yes No

Scan completed! Store services?

No services found!

OK

Start Channel

_

_

Stop Channel

_

_

Mode Ad

d

Start Scan

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IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE

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TROUBLE?

Initial settings

Register digital / analogue channels on TV. These channels can be edited later.
(In this manual, digital terrestrial broadcasting is indicated as digital channels,
analogue terrestrial broadcasting and analogue cable TV as analogue channels.)

 To the previous screen

 Exit



 If the “JVC” logo does not appear or if you



TV/DTV

wish to make changes later

 Digital channel settings : “Configuration” (P. 39)

“Installation” (P. 43)
Analogue channel settings : “SET UP” (P. 34)

BACK

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Begin

 Shown only when powering on for the first time.
 The power button on the unit can also be used.

Set digital channels

Confirm “English” is set

1

Confirm “United Kingdom” is set

2

Set the aerial power supply

3

Scan digital channels

4

1 select

2 next

 The remote control

doesn’t work

 Confirm the mode is set to

“TV”.

 Language for on-screen

displays when watching digital
channel including the DTV
menu.

 This TV can only receive

British digital channels.

 Only when using an aerial which

needs external power, select “On”.

 “Power supply for the indoor

aerial” (P. 55)

What is “T-V LINK”?

Connecting the TV to a “T-V LINK”
compatible device allows :

 Analogue channels to be instantly

registered on the device.

 The “DIRECT REC” function to be

used.

 “Technical information” (P. 54)

 “T-V LINK” variations

“T-V LINK” (JVC) “Q-LINK” (Panasonic)
“Megalogic” (Grundig) “Data Logic” (Metz)
“SMARTLINK” (Sony) “Easy Link” (Philips)

Register digital channels

5

 If digital channels are not found, the following message will appear.

!

(Next page)



 After completing following steps, read “When the TV cannot find the digital

channels” (P. 14) and try scanning digital channels again

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AUTO PROGRAM

0%

CH

EDIT

01

AV

PR

02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09

ID CH

_ _ _ _ _

CH

21

CH

22

CH

23

CH

24

CH

25

CH

26

CH

27

CH

28

BBC1

BBC2
ITV
CH4
CH5
_ _ _ _

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T-V LINK

LANGUAGE

COUNTRY

IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE

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Initial settings (continued)

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Confirm the language

 Language for

on-screen analogue
channel displays and
menus (excluding the
DTV menu)

 When not using analogue channels



 When using analogue channels (or cable TV)

Set analogue channels

Register analogue channels

1

(blue)

 When change a country

Check what was registered

2

 Edit analogue channels

 @ in “Editing analogue

channels” (P. 47)

 When change a language

select



@



select



⁄

 Confirm

When the TV cannot find the digital channels

Check the following points

 Is the TV connected correctly to the aerial?
 Change the direction of the indoor aerial.
 Is there a digital channels transmission tower nearby?

 Turn “ATTENUATOR” to “ON” (P. 34), since the radio waves are too strong.

 Register digital channels again  “Service Scan” (P. 43)

 If you still cannot watch digital channels after following the steps above, there may be a problem

with your aerial or its cable. Or, the signal may be too weak.  Consult your retailer

When the digital channel reception is poor

The “Missing or weak signal” message appears.

Check the following points

 Is the TV connected correctly to the aerial?
 Change the direction of the indoor aerial.
 Is there a digital channels transmission tower nearby?

 Turn “ATTENUATOR” to “ON” (P. 34), since the radio waves are too strong.

5



When not using
“T-V LINK”

3

Set T-V LINK

 When using “T-V LINK”

 If “FEATURE NOT

AVAILABLE” appears :



Is a “T-V LINK” compatible
device connected to “EXT-2”?

 Is the device turned on?

Initial setting is complete

 Edit digital channels  Editing digital channels (P. 45)

 If digital channel reception is poor  When the digital channel reception is poor (P. 14)

 If analogue channel reception is poor  Troubleshooting (P. 49)

 Some digital channels cannot be watched on this TV.  (P.55)

 Check digital channels signal  Signal Check (P. 43)

 If you still cannot watch digital channels after following the steps above, there may be a problem

with your aerial or its cable. Or, the signal may be too weak.  Consult your retailer

When “RF Attenuator” setting screen is displayed

 Set “ATTENUATOR” (P. 34) from this setting screen.

To set the “ATTENUATOR” on select “On”, to set it off select “Off”

 This setting screen will appear during the “Factory Settings” (P. 43) with “ATTENUATOR” set to “ON”.

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Let’s try it out

MENU

SOUND

SET UP
DTV

FEATURES

PICTURE

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Enjoying your new TV!

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Watching
digital channels

 View channel information
 Select a channel
 Listen to the radio

Watching
analogue channels

 Display the current time
 Using the PR list

Viewing teletext

 Enlarge the text
 Bookmark your favourite pages
 Reveal hidden pages

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Watching
videos / DVDs

 Watch high quality video (S-VIDEO)
 Name connected devices
 Dub videos

Personal preferences

 Adjust the picture

 Adjust the sound

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Using EPG

 View the programme list

for 8 days

 Search from a genre
 Reserve a programme to

watch / record

 Advanced settings

(sleep-timer / child lock, etc.)

 Basic settings

(channel settings, etc.)

 Setting digital channels

(timer-record / configuration / channel settings, etc.)