JVC PD-42X776 User Manual

Plasma Display Users Guide

For Model: PD-42X776

Illustration of PD-42X776 and RM-C14G

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:

LCT1823-001A-A

0305TNH-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 TV SET

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.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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.

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.

8 inch/200 mm

6 inch/150 mm

POWER

2 inch/50 mm

6 inch/150 mm

2 inch/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.

FCC Notice:

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warnings

Screen Burn-in

A characteristic of Plasma Display Panels (PDPs) is that displaying the same image for a long time causes a part of the image to stay on the screen (this is called phosphor burn-in).

Avoid burn-in as follows.

IMAGE SHIFT

The picture displayed on the screen is shifted up, down and to the left and right at regular intervals. In order to prevent burn-in, set this function to FAST or STD. (Refer to page 47.) Even if the IMAGE SHIFT function is turned off, the picture will shift to the left or right when the channel or input is changed. This is only when the ASPECT function is in REGULAR mode.

VIDEO STATUS

The VIDEO STATUS function is initially set to DYNAMIC. Unless the TV is being watched in an extremely bright room, it is recommended to change the VIDEO STATUS setting to standard, theater or game. Doing so will reduce the chance of PDP burn-in and extend the life of the PDP. (Refer to page 66).

❑ Do not display static images or characters for long periods of time.

TV on

XYZ XYZ

For example...

• Reduce PICTURE and BRIGHT on the PICTURE ADJUST menu (page 56) when viewing.

❑ Do not view for long periods of time in the REGULAR mode (page 70).

Screen size is normally chosen to ensure that the picture is displayed on the entire screen. After viewing in the REGULAR mode in which black bands may occur at the left and right of the screen, it is recommended to change to the PANORAMA mode to display the picture on the entire screen.

TV on

For example...

❑ Do not view for long periods of time using the TWIN function (page 62) or INDEX

function (page 62).

TV off

Warnings

If Burn-in has occurred

If burn-in occurs, try the BURN-IN IMAGE REDUCER function (page 58). If burn-in is minimal it may gradually become less noticeable.

Note: Once burn-in occurs it will never disappear completely.

Point defects

PDPs 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.

Do not install the TV near electronic equipment that is susceptible to electromagnetic waves

It may cause interference in images, sound, etc. In particular, keep video equipment away from this product.

Effect on infrared devices

There may be interference while using infrared devices such as infrared cordless headphones.

The phenomenon described below is not a malfunction.

If the television is used at a location above an altitude of 2,000 m, a buzzing noise and image distortion may occur. This phenomenon is peculiar to PDP (Plasma Display Panel), and could occur with any television using PDP. It is not a malfunction.

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

When it gets dirty, wipe it gently with a soft 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.

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 . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting Your Devices . . . . . . . 14

Interactive Plug In Menu . . . . . . . . 27

Remote Programming . . . . . 30

Setting CATV, VCR and DVD Codes . . . 30

CATV or Satellite Codes . . . . . . . . 30

VCR Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

DVD Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Search Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Onscreen Menus . . . . . . . . 34

Using the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Onscreen Menu System . . . . . . . . . 35

Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . 37

Auto Tuner Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Channel Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Set Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Auto Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Image Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Closed Caption . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Auto Shut Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

XDS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Noise Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Front Panel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

V1 Smart Input . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Video Input Label . . . . . . . . . . 52

Position Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Video-1 Monitor Out . . . . . . . . . . 53

TV Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Audio Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Digital-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Digital-In Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Center CH Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Picture Adjust . . . . . . . . . 56

Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Adjust Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . 56

Color Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Digital Noise Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Color Management . . . . . . . . . . 57

Dynamic Gamma . . . . . . . . . . 57

Burn-In Image Reducer . . . . . . . . 58

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Sound Adjust . . . . . . . . . 59

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Adjust Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . 59

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Clock Timers . . . . . . . . . . 60

Set Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Button Functions . . . . . . . 62

Multi Screen Function . . . . . . . . . . 62

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Twin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Swap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

TheaterPro D6500K . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Return+/TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Video Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

ML/MTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

C.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Channel +/- . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Volume +/- . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Favorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Aspect Ratios . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

OK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

TV/CATV Slide Switch . . . . . . . . . . 72

VCR/DVD Slide Switch . . . . . . . . . 72

VCR Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

DVD Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Table of Contents

Digital Setup . . . . . . . . . 73

Digital Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Antenna Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Digital Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Cable Card Application . . . . . . . . . 75

i.LINK Auto Play . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Digital Button Functions . . . 76

Digital CH D/A (Digital/Analog) . . . . . 76

Sub Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

i.LINK Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Timer Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

OSD Information . . . . . . 82

Weak Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

No Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cable Card Information . . . . 83

Cable Card Connection . . . . . . . . 83

Appendices . . . . . . . . . . 84

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Quick Setup Unpacking your TV

Thank you for your purchase of a JVC Color Television. Before you begin setting up your new television, please check to make sure you have all of the following items.

POWER

CATV VCR DVD

ASPECT

MULTI SCREEN

INDEX

SELECT

TWIN

SLEEP

FREEZE

SWAP

ML/MTS

DISPLAY

INPUT

123

D/A

456

i.LINK MENU

789

RETURN+

TIMER

TUNE

THEATER

VIDEO

SUB

FAVORITE

CHANNEL

PRO

STATUS

SUB

NATURAL CINEMA

SOUND

LIGHT

C.C.

MUTING

GUIDE

VOL VOL

POWER PROGRAM/LED

AA/R06-size batteries

(used to check

operation)

RF Cable × 2

BACK

VCR CHANNEL

VCR DVD

PREV NEXT

POWER

TV VCR

REW

FFPLAY

REC PAUSE

STOP

OPEN CLOSE

STILL PAUSE

RM-C14G

Remote control

2-WAY SPLITTER

Two Way Splitter x 1

Power cord

Quick Setup TV Models

CHANNEL

VOLUME

INPUT

POWER

Note: Before you connect your TV to another device, please refer to the proper diagrams for

your specific TV and remote.

Front

POWER PROGRAM/LED

POWER button

POWER

PC INPUT

CHANNELVOLUME

OPERATE

S-VIDEO VIDEO

OVER

L/MONO-AUDIO-R

INPUT

INPUT-4

Upgrade use only This SD card is used only for upgrade.

You can't use this for other purposes.

POWER

Rear

AUDIO

(ANALOG)

R L

R AUDIO L VIDEO

Pr Pb Y

CENTER CHANNEL INPUT

INPUT-2

INPUT-1

INPUT-3

R AUDIO L VIDEO

• AUDIO IN (ANALOG) and CENTER CHANNEL INPUT are for DVI.

Underneath

OPTICAL OUT

i.LINK IN/OUT

S400 (TS)

Digital Audio

U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603 ; 4,577,216; 4,819,098 ; 4,907,093 ; and 6,516,132.

CABLE CARD

VIDEO

DIGITAL

HDMI

ATSC /DIGITAL CABLE IN

AUDIO

AV COMPULINK

Licenced by BBE Sound, Inc.under USP4638258, 5510752 and 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

Sous licence de BBE Sound, Inc., sous les brevets USP4638258, 5510752 et 5736897. BBE et le symbole BBE sont des marques déposées de BBE Sound, Inc.

Licenciado de BBE Sound, Inc. sobre el numero USP4638258. 5510752 y 5736897. BBE y el simbolo de BBE son marcas registradas de BBE Sound, Inc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

OVER

S-VIDEO

MONITOR/ REC OUT

Pr Pb Y

When the rear cover is removed, follow "CAUTION AT DISASSEMBLY" procedure in the service manual before plugging the TV's power cord into an AC outlet. Failure to follow the procedure will result in PERMANENT damage to some of the television features.

DÉBRANCHEZ LE CORDON DE LA PRISE DE COURANT C. A. AVANT DE RETIRER LE COUVERCLE ARRIÈRE.

Une fois le couvercle arrière déposé suivez la procédure « ATTENTION LORS DU DÉMONTAGE » décrite dans la manuel de service avant de brancher

75Ω

le cordon du téléviseur dans une prise c.a.

(VHF/UHF)

L'omission de suivre la procédure causera des dommages PERMANENTS à certaines fonctions du téléviseur.

AUDIO

OUT

UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM AC OUTLET BEFORE REMOVING THE REAR COVER

LC21898-001A

Quick Setup TV Remote Control

CATV VCR DVD

MULTI SCREEN

INDEX

TWIN

FREEZE

SWAP

INPUT

123

D/A

456

i.LINK MENU

789

TIMER

TUNE

THEATER

FAVORITE

PRO

SOUND

C.C.

MUTING

OPEN CLOSE

VOL VOL

VCR CHANNEL

PREV NEXT

REW

REC PAUSE

STOP

RM-C14G

ASPECT

SELECT

ML/MTS

VIDEO

STATUS

NATURAL CINEMA

VCR DVD

POWER

STILL PAUSE

POWER

SLEEP

DISPLAY

RETURN+

SUB

CHANNEL

SUB

LIGHT

GUIDE

BACK

TV VCR

FFPLAY

RM-C14G

• For information on remote control buttons, see pages 62 - 72 and 76 - 81.

• i.LINK MENU, TIMER, SUB CHANNEL, FAVORITE and GUIDE buttons are for digital channels. If your TV is connected to an ATSC antenna or Digital Cable, you can use these buttons.

Quick Setup Getting Started

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 - 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 20° to the left or right.

Rotate the TV left or 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 stand.

P O W

E R

P R O

G R A M

/L E D

Quick Setup Getting Started

Step 2 – The Remote Control

Before you can operate your remote control, you first need to install the batteries (included).

Slide the cover on the back of the remote down towards the bottom of the remote control. Insert two batteries (included) carefully noting the “+” and “–” markings, placing the “–” end in the unit first. Slide the cover back into place.

When you change the batteries, try to complete the task within three minutes. If you take longer than three minutes, the remote control codes for your VCR, DVD, and/or cable box/satellite receiver may have to be reset. See pages 30 - 33.

Key Feature Buttons

The four key feature buttons at the center of the remote can be used for basic operation of the television. The top and bottom buttons will scan forward and back through the available channels. To move rapidly through the channels using JVC’s Hyperscan feature, press and hold CH+ or CH –. The channels will zip by at a rate of five channels per second. The right and left buttons will turn the volume up or down. These buttons are also marked with four arrows and are used with JVC’s onscreen menu system. To use the onscreen menus, press the M

ENU button.

MUTING

VOL VOL

GUIDE

BACK

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.

• Make sure the TV/CATV switch is set to TV. Move the switch to CATV only if you need to operate a cable box.

• Slide the VCR/DVD selector switch to VCR to control a VCR. Slide to DVD to control a DVD player. Please see pages 30 to 33 for instructions on programming your remote control to operate a cable box, VCR or DVD player.

POWER

CATV

VCR DVD

Quick Setup Connections

Step 3 – Connecting Your Devices

To make these connections, you will use plugs like the ones illustrated below.

S-Video Cable

Component Cables

Composite Cables

Audio Cables

Used to make video connections with S-Video VCRs, Camcorders and DVD players.

Notes:

• These connections 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. A DVD player is optional

• 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

OUT OUT

ATSC /DIGITAL CABLE IN

TV Rear Panel

Two-way Splitter

(Attachment)

Coaxial Cable (Attachment)

75Ω

(VHF/UHF)

Quick Setup Connections

VCR 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

Cable or Antenna

Output

Two-Way Splitter

(Attachment)

Coaxial Cable

(Attachment)

Television Rear Panel

OUT OUT

ATSC /DIGITAL CABLE IN

VCR

75Ω

(VHF/UHF)

OUT

R L V

OUT

INPUT-3

R AUDIO L VIDEO

Television Rear Panel

INPUT-1

R AUDIO L VIDEO

OVER

S-VIDEO

OVER

S-VIDEO

Pr Pb Y

Y P

AUDIO OUT

R L

OUT

DVD Player (OPTIONAL)

Note:

• If this connection setup does not work for you, try the connection setup on page 16.

Green

Blue

Red

Quick Setup Connections

Diagram #2

Cable or Antenna

Output

Two-Way Splitter

(Attachment)

Coaxial Cable

(Attachment)

OUT OUT

ATSC /DIGITAL CABLE IN

Television Rear Panel

VCR

75Ω

(VHF/UHF)

OUT

R L V

OUT

INPUT-3

R AUDIO L VIDEO

Television Rear Panel

INPUT-1

R AUDIO L VIDEO

OVER

S-VIDEO

OVER

S-VIDEO

Pr Pb Y

AUDIO OUT

R L

DVD Player (OPTIONAL)

Y P PR

Green

Blue

Red

OUT

Quick Setup Connections

Connecting to Monitor/Recording Output Terminal

Television Rear Panel

R AUDIO L VIDEO

OVER

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

MONITOR/ REC OUT

VCR

R L V

OUT

Notes:

• When you make this connection, set the Video-1 Monitor Out menu to ON. See page 53.

• If you are receiving ATSC/Digital Cable signal, it can be outputted to the S-Video output terminal or Video (composite video) terminal.

• If you are receiving Analog TV signal, it can not be outputted to the S-Video output terminal.

• No signal will be outputted through the S-Video output terminal when you are not viewing images coming from the composite video input terminal.

• No signal will be outputted through the Monitor/Recording output terminal when you are viewing images from the component video input.

OUT

Quick Setup Connections

Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link

JVC’s AV CompuLink feature makes playing video tapes or DVDs totally automatic. Simply insert a pre-recorded tape into your JVC brand VCR or DVD into your JVC DVD player and the device will automatically turn on and begin playback. At the same time, using the AV CompuLink, the VCR or DVD player sends a signal to the television telling it to turn on and switch to the proper video input.

• The AV CompuLink cable may be included with the JVC AV CompuLink unit you wish to connect. If it is not, contact JVC Parts Department at (800)-882-2345, or www.jvcservice.com for part # EWP 805-012.

• AV CompuLink can only be used with JVC brand products.

AV CompuLink Cable

To Connect: Plug one end of the AV compu link cable into the AV COMPU LINK INPUT on your VCR, DVD, or other compu link device. Plug the other end of the AV compu link cable into the AV COMPU LINK at the rear of the TV.

Note:

• The AV compu link cable has a male 3.5 mm (mono) plug on each end.

VCR

VIDEO

DIGITAL

TV Underneath Panel

HDMI

AUDIO

DIGITAL

AV COMPULINK

OUT

V L R

AV CompuLink

OUT

Notes:

• In order for the VCR playback to begin automatically, the recording tabs must be removed from the VHS tape. If the tab is in place, automatic switching will occur when you push the VCR’s PLAY button.

• If your JVC brand VCR has “A code/B code remote control switching” (see your VCR’s instruction book), using VCR A code will switch the TV to input 1.

• Refer to your DVD instruction book for detailed connection information.

• To connect a JVC HiFi receiver or amplifier for a completely automated home theater, see the receiver connection instructions for detailed connection information.

• AV CompuLink is compatible with select AV CompuLink receivers.

Quick Setup Connections

Connecting to a Camcorder

You may connect a camcorder, game console or other equipment to your television by using the front input jacks (Input 4) located under the front panel door. To access, push on the door to open it. You can also connect these using the television’s rear input jacks, using the same instructions.

POWER

PC INPUT

CHANNELVOLUME

OPERATE

S-VIDEO VIDEO

OVER

INPUT

L/MONO-AUDIO-R

INPUT-4

POWER

TV front Panel

CAMCORDER

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

the front of the TV, OR connect an S-Video cable from the front of the TV to the camcorder.

2) Connect a white composite cable from the camcorder LEFT AUDIO OUT, into the

LEFT AUDIO IN on the front of the TV.

3) Connect a red composite cable from the camcorder RIGHT AUDIO OUT, into the

RIGHT AUDIO IN on the front 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 front of the TV.

Connecting to an External Amplifier

TV Rear Panel

AUDIO

OUT

MONITOR/ REC OUT

R AUDIO L VIDEO

OVER

S-VIDEO

1) Connect a white composite cable from the LEFT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV to

the LEFT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier.

2) Connect a red composite 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.

Speaker Speake

Amplifier

Quick Setup Connections

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.

Television Rear Panel

OPTICAL OUT

Digital Audio

1) Connect the optical cable from the back of 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 Digital Sound in the Digital Setup Menu. See page 74.

• Refer to your owners manual on using your amplifier.

Amplifier

Quick Setup Connections

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.

DTV Decoder

TV Rear Panel

AUDIO OUTDIGITAL OUT

AUDIO

(ANALOG)

R L

VIDEO

DIGITAL

TV Underneath Panel

HDMI to DVI Cable

After the connections have been made,

tighten the screw to secure the cables.

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

2) Connect a red cable from the DTV decoder RIGHT AUDIO OUT, to the RIGHT AUDIO DIGITAL-IN on the back of your television.

3) Connect a white cable from the DTV decoder LEFT AUDIO OUT, to the LEFT AUDIO DIGITAL-IN on the back of your television.

• The digital-in terminal is not compatible with the picture signal of a personal computer.

• Use a HDMI to DVI cable (commercially available) in order to digitally connect the television

with a DTV decoder.

HDMI

AUDIO

DIGITAL

AV COMPULINK

CENTER CHANNEL INPUT

Notes:

• If 480p signals (640x480 or 720x480) are displayed on the screen, the horizontal balance

may be slightly shifted. Access the “DIGITAL-IN” in the initial setup menu to adjust it. (Refer to page 54.)

• When you do the above connection, set DIGITAL-IN AUDIO in the Initial Setup menu to

ANALOG. See "DIGITAL-IN AUDIO", page 55.

Quick Setup Connections

Connecting to a HDMI Compatible Device

By connecting a 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 Compatible Device

DIGITAL OUT

AUDIO OUT

HDMI Cable

VIDEO

AUDIO

DIGITAL

AV COMPULINK

HDMI

TV Underneath Panel

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

Notes:

• When you do the above connection, set DIGITAL-IN AUDIO in the Initial Setup menu to

DIGITAL. See "DIGITAL-IN AUDIO", page 55.

• Some decoders may not respond depending on the equipment that you have connected

when it 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.

Quick Setup Connections

Connecting to an AV Receiver using your television's V1 Smart Input

By connecting your AV Receiver to your television's V1 Smart Input, you can watch picture sources from many different devices, without having to change or use the other input connections on your TV. This allows you to free up the other input connections so you can connect more devices to your television.

AV Receiver

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR OUT

TV Rear Panel

INPUT-1

R AUDIO L VIDEO

OVER

S-VIDEO

Pr Pb Y

1) Connect an S-Video Cable from the AV Receiver's MONITOR OUT, to the S-Video INPUT-1 on the back of your TV.

2) Connect a Yellow Component Cable from the AV Receiver's MONITOR OUT, into the VIDEO INPUT-1 on the back of your TV.

3) Connect a Green Component Cable from the AV Receiver's Y MONITOR OUT, into the Y VIDEO INPUT-1 on the back of your TV.

4) Connect a Blue Component Cable from the AV Receiver's PB MONITOR OUT, into the PR VIDEO INPUT-1 on the back of your TV.

5) Connect a Red Component Cable from the AV Receiver's P

B MONITOR OUT, into the PR

VIDEO INPUT-1 on the back of your TV.

Notes:

• Please refer to your AV Receiver instruction manual for more information on connecting your

speakers and other devices like a DVD player.

• Use your AV Receiver's remote to switch to the different devices you have connected.

• Some AV Receiver's may not respond when the V1 Smart Input function is turned on.

• If you have video connections for each input device connected to your AV Receiver, you

should not connect them using both S-Video and Composite connection at the same time when you are using V1 input as the V1 Smart Input. In this case we recommend using the S-Video connection.

Quick Setup Connections

Connecting to the computer

This TV can be used as a computer screen. Use a commercially available D-SUB cable to connect the TV's PC INPUT terminal to the computer's analog RGB output terminal. If you want to listen to the sound from the computer, use a commercially available RCA cable to connect the INPUT-4 audio input terminal to the computer's audio output terminal. When the sound from the computer is mono, connect to the L/MONO of INPUT-4.

POWER

PC INPUT

CHANNELVOLUME

OPERATE

S-VIDEO VIDEO

OVER

L/MONO-AUDIO-R

INPUT

INPUT-4

POWER

Notes:

• Refer to your computer manual for a detailed explanation of the connections concerning your computer.

• Make sure that the connectors are facing the correct way when connecting.

• After connecting, tighten the two screws to fix

the connectors in place.

Looking at the images from a computer

After starting the computer, press the INPUT button to choose INPUT-4. You can listen to the sound when the sound from the computer is connected to the INPUT-4 AUDIO input terminal.

Notes:

• When the sound from the computer is connected to INPUT-4 by choosing external input INPUT-4, the sound from the computer can be listened to, but the images from the computer cannot be seen.

Quick Setup Connections

Table of signals for each type of computer

Resolution

640 x 480 (VGA)

1024 x 768 (XGA)

Vertical Frequency (Hz)

60.0

Horizontal Frequency (kHz)

31.5

48.4

• Only the above formats are supported.

• Even with the above formats at 60 Hz, some problems may be experienced depending on the quality of the synchronous signal. (Depending on the quality, some pictures may not be displayed correctly).

• Apple Macintosh* computers are not supported.

When a picture is not displayed

With some computers, some problems can be solved by changing the settings. Check the computer's refresh rate and set it to 60Hz. Computers that cannot set the refresh rate to 60 Hz, can not be used with this TV. Refer to the computer's instruction manual.

*Apple Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Quick Setup Connections

Connecting an i.LINK compatible device to the back of your television

i.LINK is a digital serial interface that allows devices equipped with an i.LINK connector to exchange digital video signals, digital audio signals and device control signals bi-directionally over a single cable. (For example, a JVC D-VHS VCR).

i.LINK refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.LINK standard.

This projection television uses a four-pin i.LINK connector to input and output MPEG2 video signals, audio signals and control signals.

TV Underneath Panel

OPTICAL OUT

Digital Audio

i.LINK IN/OUT

S400 (TS)

i.LINK Compatible Device

1) Connect the i.LINK cable from underneath the TV to the back of the i.LINK compatible device.

Notes:

• Use only the S400 i.LINK cable when connection your devices.

• See page 78 on how to select the i.LINK device.

• Refer to your owners manual on using your i.LINK device.

• When recording or playing back video with an i.LINK device, if you perform the Auto Tuner

Setup, the video signal you are recording or playing back may stop or you may not be able to perform the Digital Auto Tuner Setup.

• Your television can connect with i.LINK D-VHS decks and HD-Camcorders (JVC brand only).

If you connect other brand devices, with i.LINK cable, they will not work.

• It can play only the recorded contents in Digital Mode.

• Use only tapes bearing the DVHS (SVHS) mark for recording.

Quick Setup Plug-In Menu

Step 4 – 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.

Notes:

• The interactive plug-in menu setting does not appear if your TV has been turned on before.

In this case use the onscreen menus to perform these settings. See pages 47, 60, 37.

• If you press the Menu button while setting up the interactive plug-in menu, it will skip over it.

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 (Français) or Spanish (Español).

LANGUAGE/LANGUE/IDIOMA

ENGLISH

SELECT OPERATE EXIT

√®

To choose a language:

(English, Français or Español)

†

To NEXT (To set clock)

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Quick Setup Plug-In Menu

Auto Clock Set

Before you use any of your TV’s timer functions, you must first set the clock. You may precisely set your clock using the XDS time signal broadcast by most public analog broadcasting stations. If you do not have this in your area, you will have to set the clock manually. See manual clock set below. To set the clock using the XDS signal:

√®

SET CLOCK

MODE

TIME

TIME ZONE

DATE/YEAR

D.S.T.

SELECT OPERATE EXIT

AUTO

: --

ATLANTIC

JAN/01/05

Notes:

• 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 Savings Time feature automatically adjusts your TV’s clock for Daylight Savings. The clock will move forward one hour at 2:00 am on the first Sunday in April. The clock will move back one hour at 2:00 am on the last Sunday in October.

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

Manual Clock Set

To choose AUTO

†

To TIME ZONE

√®

To select your time zone: (Atlantic, Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska or Hawaii)

†

To move to D.S.T. (Daylight Savings Time)

√®

To turn D.S.T. ON or OFF

†

To NEXT (To Auto Tuner Setup)

To set your clock manually (without using the XDS signal), choose MANUAL. If you choose AUTO, see auto clock set above.

√®

SET CLOCK

MODE TIME TIME ZONE DATE/YEAR D.S.T.

START CLOCK

SELECT OPERATE EXIT

MANUAL

: -ATLANTIC JAN/01/05

To choose MANUAL

†

√®

†

To minute

√®

†

To TIME ZONE

√®

Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska or Hawaii)

†

To DATE/YEAR

√®

†

To day

√®

†

To year

√®

†

To move to D.S.T. (Daylight Savings Time)

√®

†

To START CLOCK

To TIME

To set the hour

To set the minute

To select your time zone: (Atlantic, Eastern,

To set the month

To set the day

To set the year

To turn D.S.T. ON or OFF

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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