JVC LT-32E478, LT-32E488, LT-32EX38, LT-37E478, LT-37E488 User Guide

LCD Flat Television Users Guide

For Models:

LT-42E488
LT-37E488
LT-32E488
LT-42E478
LT-37E478

LT-32E478
LT-42EX38
LT-37EX38
LT-32EX38

Illustration of LT-32E488 and RM-C1291

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:

LCT2224-001C-A

0407TNH-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.

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

®

” guidelines for energy

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IMPORTANT RECYCLING INFORMATION

This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains mercury. Disposal

of these materials may be regulated in your community due to

environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information,

please contact your local authorities or for USA, the Electronic Industries

Alliance: http://www.eiae.org

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

POWER

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.

19) Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

20) When this TV is connected to the wall outlet, it is always on standby even when all the LED

lamps are not lit. To shut down the TV, unplug the TV from the wall outlet.

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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

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.

Tidying the cables

A cable holder which keeps your connection cables tidy is attached to the back of the stand.

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Warnings

Disconnecting the stand

If you disconnect the stand, attach the bottom cover and the screw (supplied) into the hole.

1) Place the TV face down on a soft cloth on a table.

2) Remove the four screws from the back of the TV.

3) Pull out the stand from the TV.

4) Cover the hole with a bottom cover and tighten the screw.

Note:

• To re-install the stand, reverse the procedure from 4) to 1).

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Precautions . . 2

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

Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Unpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

TV Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

TV Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

The Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting Your Devices . . . . . . . 13

Interactive Plug-in Menu . . . . . . . . 21

Onscreen Menus . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Onscreen Menu System . . . . . . . . . 25

Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Noise Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Front Panel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Set Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Closed Caption . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Auto Shut Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Quick Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Tuner Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Auto Tuner Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Channel Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Channel Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Find Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Digital Antenna Level . . . . . . . . . . 43

External Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

HDMI Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Video-1 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Video Input Label . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Picture Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Color Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Color Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Dynamic Gamma . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Natural Cinema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Position Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Sound Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Optical Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Turn On Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Volume Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Clock/Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Set Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Photo Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Auto Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Channel +/- . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Volume +/- . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Return+/TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Video Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

C.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

OK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

ML/MTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Sub Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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

Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

OSD Information . . . . . . . . . . 65

Weak Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Audio/Data Only Channel . . . . . . . 65

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 66

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 68

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Authorized Service Center . . . 71

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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

POWER

1 Remote Control

POWER

V.STATUS

SLEEP SUB CH

SOUND

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

TUNE RETURN+/TV

0

V1 V4V2 V3

MUTING

V5

CH+

VOL–VOL

FAV.

+

CH–

ML/MTS DISPLAY C.C. ASPECT

MENU BACK GUIDE

OK

RM-C1291

TV

Two AA

Batteries

+

+

AA Alkaline

AA Alkaline

–

–

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

1 Cover 1 Screw

We recommend that before you start using your new television, you read this entire User’s
Guide so you can learn about your new television’s many great features. If you’re anxious to
start using your television right away, a quick setup guide follows on the next few pages.

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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.

Rear Panel Diagram

INPUT 1 INPUT 2

75 Ω

DIGITAL AUDIO

PHOTO VIEWER /

(VHF/UHF)

OPTICAL OUT

INPUT 3 INPUT 4

S-VIDEO

Y

COMPONENT

B

P

P

R

INPUT 5

AUDIO

/ INPUT 1

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

Y

VIDEO

VIDEO

COMPONENT

B

L

L

P

L

L

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

P

R

R

R

R

R

SERVICE

AUDIO

INPUT 3 INPUT 4

S-VIDEO

Y

VIDEO

COMPONENT

B

P

L

AUDIO

P

R

R

Y

B

P

P

R

VIDEO

COMPONENT

L

R

AUDIO

INPUT 5

/ INPUT 1

AUDIO

VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO

Side Panel Diagram

AUDIO

OUT

L

R

AUDIO

75 Ω

(VHF/UHF)

POWER

DIGITAL AUDIO
OPTICAL OUT

INPUT 1 INPUT 2

INPUT

U

MEN

+

CHANNEL

-

OK

+

VOLUME

-

BACK

POWER

PHOTO VIEWER /

SERVICE

10

Remote Control

Quick Setup

POWER

SLEEP SUB CH

TUNE RETURN+/TV

V.S TATUS

SOUND

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

V1 V4V2 V3

MUTING

ML/MTS DISPLAY C.C. ASPECT

MENU BACK GUIDE

VOL

–

CH+

FAV.

CH–

OK

RM-C1291

VOL

+

V5

TV

RM-C1291

Notes:

• For information on remote control buttons, see pages 57 - 64.

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Quick Setup

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).

Raise the latch on the remote's back cover to remove. Insert
two batteries, carefully noting the "+" and "–" markings, and
place the "–" end in the remote first. Snap the cover back into
place.

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.

Using Menu Buttons

To use the menu functions, press the MENU button. Next,
select a menu using the four arrow keys. The four arrow keys
are used only for menu selections.

MENU BACK

POWER

OK

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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:

• The following connection diagrams 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.

• 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.

No VCR Connection

Cable or Antenna

Output

Coaxial Cable

TV Rear Panel

75 Ω

(VHF/UHF)

DIGITAL AUDIO
OPTICAL OUT

INPUT 1 INPUT 2

PHOTO VIEWER /

SERVICE

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Quick Setup

C

VCR • DVD 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.

Diagram #1

able or Antenna

Output

R L V

OUT

VCR

IN

IN

OUT

OR

S-VIDEO

P

P

INPUT 3 INPUT 4

VIDEO

COMPONENT

L

R

AUDIO

Y

P

P

Y

B

R

COMPONENT

B

R

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

INPUT 5

/ INPUT 1

AUDIO

VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO

Coaxial Cable

AUDIO

OUT

L

AUDIO

R

75 Ω

(VHF/UHF)

DIGITAL AUDIO
OPTICAL OUT

INPUT 1 INPUT 2

PHOTO VIEWER /

TV Rear Panel

Green

Y

Blue

P

B

Red

P

R

OUT

AUDIO OUT

R L

DVD Player

Note:

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

SERVICE

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Diagram #2

R L V

Quick Setup

Cable or Antenna

Output

IN

Two-Way Splitter

OUT OUT

VCR

IN

IN

OUT

OUT

Coaxial Cable

OR

(Not supplied)

Green

Blue

Red

Y

B

P

P

R

VIDEO

COMPONENT

L

R

AUDIO

INPUT 5

/ INPUT 1

AUDIO

VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO

AUDIO

OUT

L

R

AUDIO

75 Ω

(VHF/UHF)

DIGITAL AUDIO
OPTICAL OUT

INPUT 1 INPUT 2

PHOTO VIEWER /

SERVICE

INPUT 3 INPUT 4

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

Y

COMPONENT

B

L

P

AUDIO

P

R

R

TV Rear Panel

Y

P

B

P

R

OUT

AUDIO OUT

R L

DVD Player

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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.

TV Rear Panel

CAMCORDER

VIDEO

COMPONENT

L

R

AUDIO

INPUT 5

/ INPUT 1

AUDIO

VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO

AUDIO

OUT

L

R

AUDIO

INPUT 3 INPUT 4

S-VIDEO

Y

VIDEO

Y

COMPONENT

P

B

L

P

AUDIO

P

R

P

R

B

R

1) Connect a yellow composite cable from the camcorder VIDEO OUT, into the VIDEO IN on

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.

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Connecting to an External Amplifier

TV Rear Panel

Speaker

Quick Setup

Speaker

Amplifier

VIDEO

COMPONENT

L

R

AUDIO

INPUT 5

/ INPUT 1

AUDIO

VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO

AUDIO

OUT

L

R

AUDIO

INPUT 3 INPUT 4

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

Y

COMPONENT

B

L

P

P

R

P

AUDIO

P

R

Y

B

R

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.

• If you have a device connected to INPUT-1 or INPUT-2, you will not be able to hear any
audio from the AUDIO OUT on the back of the TV.

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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.

TV Rear Panel

Y

B

P

P

R

VIDEO

COMPONENT

L

R

AUDIO

INPUT 5
/ INPUT 1

AUDIO

VIDEO

R

AUDIO

OUT

L

L

AUDIO

AUDIO

R

After the connections have been made,

tighten the screw to secure the cables.

INPUT 3 INPUT 4

S-VIDEO

Y

VIDEO

COMPONENT

P

B

L

AUDIO

P

R

R

HDMI to DVI Cable

LR

DTV Decoder

DIGITAL OUT

(VHF/UHF)

DIGITAL AUDIO

OPTICAL OUT

INPUT 1 INPUT 2

PHOTO VIEWER /

SERVICE

75 Ω

AUDIO OUT

TV Rear Panel

1) Connect the HDMI to DVI Cable from the DIGITAL OUT on the back of your DTV decoder, to
the HDMI INPUT-1 on the back of your television.

2) Connect a red cable from the DTV decoder RIGHT AUDIO OUT, to the RIGHT AUDIO INPUT
HDMI AUDIO IN "R" on the back of your television.

3) Connect a white cable from the DTV decoder LEFT AUDIO OUT, to the LEFT AUDIO INPUT
HDMI AUDIO IN "L" on the back of your television.

• Personal computer compatibility cannot be guaranteed.

• Use an 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 “HDMI Size” in the External Input menu to adjust it. (Refer
to page 44.)

• When you do the above connection, set "Video-1 Audio" in the External Input menu to

"Analog". See "Video-1 Audio", page 44.

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

• When setting the “Video-1 Audio - Analog/Digital” menu setting on the TV, please note that

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

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Quick Setup

Connecting to an HDMI Compatible Device

By connecting an 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).

HDMI Cable

HDMI Compatible Device

LR

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

75 Ω

(VHF/UHF)

TV Rear Panel

DIGITAL AUDIO
OPTICAL OUT

INPUT 1 INPUT 2

PHOTO VIEWER /

SERVICE

1) Connect the HDMI Cable from the DIGITAL OUT on the back of your DTV or HDMI device, to
the HDMI INPUT-1 on the back of your television.

Notes:

• When you do the above connection, set "Video-1 Audio" in the External Input menu to Digital.
See "Video-1 Audio", page 44.

• Some decoders may not respond depending on the equipment that 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.

• This TV can accept 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i signals via HDMI.

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Quick Setup

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.

Amplifier

75 Ω

(VHF/UHF)

DIGITAL AUDIO
OPTICAL OUT

TV Rear Panel

INPUT 1 INPUT 2

PHOTO VIEWER /

SERVICE

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 Optical Out
in the Sound Adjust Menu. See page 50.

• Refer to your owners manual on using your amplifier.

• You cannot output sound from your Optical Output connection if the audio source is from
your HDMI device.

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Quick Setup

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.

Note:

• If you press the M

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 or Spanish.

ENU button while setting up the interactive plug-in menu, it will skip over it.

Language/Langue/Idioma

English

OK

OperateSelect

è

To choose a language:

(English, Français or Español.)

†

To "Set"

Press the OK button

Set

MENU

Once you press OK, you will move to the

"Set Clock" Plug-in Menu automatically.

Exit

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Quick Setup

Auto Clock Set

You may set your clock using the time data sent via broadcasting.

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Set Clock

Mode

Channel

Time

Time Zone

D.S.T.

Select Operate

Auto (Analog)

– –

10 : 30 AM

Atlantic

On

Set

BACK MENU

Back E xit

Notes:

• "Channel" can be selected only when Mode is "Auto (Digital)". However, only when you are using
"Auto (Digital)" for the first time, you cannot select "Channel".

• 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 Saving Time feature automatically adjusts your
TV’s clock for Daylight Saving.

• The real time and D.S.T. may not be set correctly depending on the broadcasting signal and
receiving conditions. In this case, set your clock manually.

• You will have to reset the clock after a power interruption. You must set the clock before operating
any timer functions.

To choose "Auto (Analog)" or "Auto (Digital)"

†

To "Channel" when you selected "Auto (Digital)"

è

To select a receiving digital channel

†

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 "On or Off"

†

To "set"
Press the OK button
Once you press OK, you will move to the "Auto

Tuner Setup" Plug-in Menu automatically.

Manual Clock Set

To set your clock manually, choose "Manual". If you choose "Auto", see auto clock set above.

è

Set Clock

Mode

Channel

Time

Time Zone

D.S.T.

Select Operate

Manual

– –

10 : 30 AM

Atlantic

On

Set

BACK MENU

Back E xit

To choose "Manual"

†

è

†

To minute

è

†

To "Time Zone"

è

To "Time"

To set the hour

To set the minute

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 "On or Off"

†

To "Set"
Press the OK button
Once you press OK, you will move to the "Auto

Tuner Setup" Plug-in Menu automatically.

Note:

• You will have to reset the clock after a power interruption. You must set the clock before operating
any timer functions.

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