JVC Flat Panel Television AV 27D303 User Manual

For models:  
AV-27D303  
AV-27D203  
AV-20D303  
AV-27330  
AV-27320  
AV-27S33  
COLOR TELEVISION  
USER'S GUIDE  
Illustration of AV-27D303 and RM-C252  
PLEASE NOTE  
This web based PDF File for this instruction book is not an exact replica  
of the instruction book that comes with the TV.  
IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER  
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.  
Serial Number  
Model Number  
LCT1145-001B-A  
0602-TN-FAA-JIM  
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
CAUTION:  
Please read and retain for your safety.  
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This TV set has been engineered and  
manufactured to assure your personal safety. But improper use can result in potential electrical  
shock or fire hazards. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this TV set, observe  
the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.  
And also follow all warnings and instructions marked on your TV set.  
INSTALLATION  
1 Your TV set is equipped with a polarized AC line plug (one blade  
of the plug is wider than the other). This safety feature allows  
the plug to fit into the power outlet only one way. Should you be  
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the  
plug. Should it still fail to fit, contact your electrician.  
(POLARIZED-TYPE)  
2 Operate the TV set only from a power source as indicated on the TV set or refer to the oper-  
ating instructions for this information. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your  
home, consult your TV set dealer or local power company. For battery operation, refer to the  
operating instructions.  
3 Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous, and so are frayed power cords  
and broken plugs. They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Call your service technician for  
replacement.  
4 Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV set  
where power cord is subject to traffic or abuse. This may result in a shock or fire hazard.  
5 Do not use this TV set near water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or  
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near swimming pool, etc.  
6 If an outside antenna is connected to the TV set, be sure the antenna system is grounded so  
as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section  
810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of  
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge  
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection require-  
ments for the grounding electrode.  
IMPORTANT RECYCLING INFORMATION  
This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other com-  
ponents that contain lead. Disposal of these materials may be regu-  
lated in your community due to environmental considerations. For  
disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authori-  
ties, or the Electronic Industries Alliance: http://www.eiae.org  
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7 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or  
other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.  
When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from  
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING  
AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
8 TV sets are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet to allow heat generated during  
operation to be released.  
Therefore:  
— Never block the bottom ventilation slots of a portable TV set by placing it on a bed, sofa,  
rug, etc.  
— Never place a TV set in a “built-in” enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.  
— Never cover the openings with a cloth or other material.  
— Never place the TV set near or over a radiator or heat register.  
9 To avoid personal injury:  
— Do not place a TV set on a sloping shelf unless properly secured.  
— Use only a cart or stand recommended by the TV set manufacturer.  
— Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets.  
— Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a  
mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.  
USE  
10 Caution children about dropping or pushing objects into the TV set through cabinet open-  
ings. Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can result in a fire or elec-  
trical shock.  
11 Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or an aerosol  
cleaner.  
12 Never add accessories to a TV set that has not been designed for this purpose. Such addi-  
tions may result in a hazard.  
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13 For added protection of the TV set during a lightning storm or when the TV set is to be left  
unattended for an extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the  
antenna. This will prevent damage to product due to lightning storms or power line surges.  
14 A TV set and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,  
and uneven surfaces may cause the TV set and cart combination to overturn.  
SERVICE  
15 Unplug this TV set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel  
under the following conditions:  
A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.  
B. If liquid has been spilled into the TV set.  
C. If the TV set has been exposed to rain or water.  
D. If the TV set does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust  
only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions as improper adjustment  
of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a quali-  
fied technician to restore the TV set to normal operation.  
E. If the TV set has been dropped or damaged in any way.  
F. When the TV set exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for  
service.  
16 Do not attempt to service this TV set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose  
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service person-  
nel.  
17 When replacement parts are required, have the service technician verify in writing that the  
replacement parts he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts. Use  
of manufacturer’s specified replacement parts can prevent fire, shock, or other hazards.  
18 Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV set, please ask the service technician  
to perform the safety check described in the manufacturer’s service literature.  
19 When a TV set reaches the end of its useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture  
tube implosion. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the TV set.  
20 Note to CATV system installer.  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of  
the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the  
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the  
point of cable entry as practical.  
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Table of Contents  
UNPACKING YOUR TV . . . . . 7  
Onscreen Menus (Cont.)  
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Treble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
MTS (Multi-channel Sound . . 39  
General Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Closed Caption . . . . . . . . 41  
Front Panel Lock . . . . . . . 41  
Auto Shut Off . . . . . . . . 42  
XDS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
V2 Component-In/  
TV Models and  
Remote Controls . . . . . . . . 8  
Quick Setup Guide . . . . . . . 11  
Connections . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Cable and VCR Connections . . . . . . . 14  
Connecting to a DVD Player . . . . . . . 17  
Connecting to an External Amplifier . . . 18  
Connecting to a Camcorder . . . . . . . 18  
V1 Component-In . . . . . . . 42  
Headphone Connection . . . . . . . . . 18  
BUTTON FUNCTIONS . . . . . 43  
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . 19  
Remote Control Basics . . . . 19  
Changing the Batteries . . . . . 19  
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Video Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Hyper Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
BBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
100+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Return+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Theater Pro D6500K . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
VCR Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
DVD Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
TV/CATV Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
VCR/DVD Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Remote Programming . . . . . 20  
CATV and Satellite Codes . . . . . . . . 20  
VCR Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
DVD Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Onscreen Menus . . . . . . . . 23  
Using the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Onscreen Menu System . . . . . . . . . 24  
Plug In Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Language . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Auto Tuner Setup . . . . . . . 25  
Auto Clock Set . . . . . . . . . 26  
Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . 27  
Channel Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
US V-Chip Ratings . . . . . . . 30  
Viewing Guidelines . . . . . . 30  
Setting US V-Chip Ratings . . . 31  
Movie Ratings . . . . . . . . . 33  
Set Movie Ratings . . . . . . . 33  
Canadian V-Chip Ratings . . . 34  
Set Canadian V-Chip Ratings . 34  
Unrated Programs . . . . . . . 35  
Set Lock Code . . . . . . . . . 36  
Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Tint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Bright . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Color Temperature . . . . . . . 38  
Noise Muting . . . . . . . . . 38  
APPENDICES  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Authorized Service Centers . . . . . . . 50  
Search Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
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Unpacking Your Television  
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. In addition to this  
guide, your television box should include:  
1 Remote  
Control  
Two AA  
Batteries  
1 Television  
A matching TV stand  
is also available  
(optional).  
Note:Your television  
and/or remote control  
may differ from the  
examples illustrated  
here.  
MENU  
CHANNEL  
OPERATE  
+
VOLUME  
+
POWER  
ON TIMER  
Once you have unpacked your television, the next step is to connect it to your  
antenna/cable or satellite system and to connect the audio/video devices you want to use  
with your television. To make these connections you will use plugs like the ones illustrated  
below.  
A/V Input Plug  
RF Connectors  
Used to connect  
Used to connect a  
coaxial cable from an  
external antenna or  
Cable TV system.  
audio/video devices like  
VCRs, DVD players,  
stereo amplifiers, game  
consoles, etc.  
S-Video Plug  
Used to make video con-  
nections with VCRs,  
DVDs, Camcorders, etc  
(optional).  
We recommend that before you start using your new television, you read your entire User’s  
Guide so you can learn about your new television’s many great features. But if you’re anxious  
to start using your television right away, a quick setup guide follows on pages 11 - 13.  
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TV Models and Remotes Guide  
NOTE: Before you connect your televison to another device, please refer to the proper dia-  
grams for your TV and remote, depending on the model that you have purchased.  
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 televison.  
Rear Panel Diagrams  
INPUT 1  
INPUT 2  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
OVER  
75Ω  
(VHF/UHF)  
VIDEO/Y  
VIDEO  
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO  
L/MONO L/MONO  
PB  
PR  
L
R
R
R
MODELS: AV-27D303 and AV-27D203  
INPUT 1  
S-VIDEO  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
75Ω  
(VHF/UHF)  
VIDEO/Y  
AUDIO OUT  
L
L/MONO  
R
PB  
PR  
R
MODEL: AV-27320  
INPUT 1  
INPUT 2  
S-VIDEO  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
OVER  
75Ω  
(VHF/UHF)  
VIDEO  
VIDEO/Y  
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO  
L/MONO L/MONO  
PB  
PR  
L
R
R
R
MODELS: AV-20D303, AV-27330 and AV-27S33  
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TV Models and Remotes Guide  
Front Panel Diagrams  
MENU  
CHANNEL  
OPERATE  
VOLUME  
POWER  
VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO  
R
ON TIMER  
INPUT  
3
MODELS: AV-27D303 and AV-27D203  
MENU  
CHANNEL  
OPERATE  
VOLUME  
POWER  
VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO  
R
ON TIMER  
INPUT  
3
MODEL: AV-20D303  
INPUT 2  
VIDEO L / MONO – AUDIO-R  
POWER  
ON TIMER  
– CHANNEL +  
OPERATE  
– VOLUME +  
MENU  
MODEL: AV-27320  
INPUT 3  
VIDEO L / MONO – AUDIO-R  
POWER  
ON TIMER  
– CHANNEL +  
OPERATE  
– VOLUME +  
MENU  
MODELS: AV-27330 and AV-27S33  
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TV Models and Remotes Guide  
Remote Control RM-C253  
MODEL: AV-20D303  
Remote Control RM-C255  
Remote Control RM-C252  
MODELS: AV-27330,  
AV-27S33  
MODELS: AV-27D203,  
AV-27D303  
VIDEO  
STATUS  
SLEEP  
TIMER  
POWER  
INPUT  
DISPLAY  
1
2
3
6
4
5
8
0
7
9
100+  
RETURN+  
MUTING  
V—CHIP  
+
CH  
Remote Control RM-C205  
MODEL: AV-27320  
VOL  
VOL  
+
CH  
MENU  
VCR CONTROL  
EXIT  
CHANNEL  
POWER TV/VCR  
REW  
PLAY  
FF  
PAUSE  
REC  
STOP  
RM-C205  
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Quick Setup 1  
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. This information includes basic instructions  
on operating your remote control, making a simple cable/antenna and optional VCR connection  
and, finally, information on programming your television's Auto Tuner.  
If you have questions, or for more detailed information on any of these steps, please consult  
other sections of this manual.  
Step One - The Remote Control  
The remote control is the key to operating your television's many great features. Before you  
can operate your remote control, you first need to install the batteries (included).  
For RM-C255, RM-C253 and RM-C252, lift and pull the latch on the back of the remote to  
open. For RM-C205, raise the latch on the remote’s back cover to remove. Insert two batteries  
(included) carefully noting the “+” and “–” markings, placing the “–” end in the unit first. Snap  
the cover back into place.  
RM-C255, RM-C253 and RM-C252  
RM-C205 ONLY  
Basic Operation  
POWER  
Turn the television on and off by pressing the POWER button at the top right corner of  
the remote.  
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 an back through the available chan-  
nels. The right and left buttons will turn the volume up or down.  
These buttons are also marked with four arrows and are also  
used with JVC's onscreen menu system. You will need to use  
these buttons later in the Quick Setup.  
The next step is to connect your television to an antenna or  
cable.  
Note: Illustration of remote control RM-C252  
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Proceed to Step Two  
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Quick Setup 2  
Step Two - Making Basic Connections  
Next you will need to connect your television to an antenna or cable system. The most basic  
antenna/cable connection is shown below. For more detailed connections, such as ones where  
a cable box is required, see pages 15 to 16.  
WALL  
CABLE or ANTENNA  
OUT  
Cable/RF connector  
INPUT 1  
INPUT 2  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
OVER  
75Ω  
(VHF/UHF)  
VIDEO/Y  
VIDEO  
AUDIO OUT  
Illustration of AV-27D303  
AUDIO  
L/MONO L/MONO  
PB  
PR  
L
R
R
R
1) Connect an RF cable out from the wall outlet in to the RF Input on the back of the TV.  
You may also wish to connect a VCR at this point. A basic VCR connection is shown below.  
For detailed instructions on connecting a other components or a home theater system, see  
pages 15 to 17.  
Note: A VCR is not required to operate your television.  
VCR  
L
R
V
IN  
INPUT
INPUT 2  
OUT  
AV Cables/Plugs  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
OVER  
OR  
75Ω  
(VHF/UHF)  
VIDEO/Y  
VIDEO  
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO  
L/MONO L/MONO  
PB  
PR  
L
R
R
R
Illustration of AV-27D303  
1) Connect the yellow video cable out from the VCR’s Video Output, in to the TV’s Video Input  
jack, OR connect an S-Video cable from the VCR’s S-Video output, to the TV’s S-Video  
input.  
2) Connect the white audio cable out from the VCR’s Left Audio Output, in to the TV’s Left  
Audio Input Jack.  
3) Connect the red audio cable out from the VCR’s Right Audio Output, in to the TV’s Right  
Audio Input jack.  
Finally, once you have finished your connections, plug the power cord into the nearest power  
outlet and turn on the television.  
Proceed to Step Three  
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Quick Setup 3  
Step Three - The Plug In Menu  
When you turn your television on for the first time the Plug In Menu will appear. This menu sets  
some of the basic settings for your television. A complete description of the Plug In Menu can  
be found starting on page 25. We recommend you complete the Plug In Menu items before you  
start using your television. But to begin watching your television right away you only need to  
run the Auto Tuner Setup. This lets your television learn the channels it is able to receive. To  
run the Auto Tuner Setup follow the steps below.  
Press the  
SETUP  
button to move to AUTO TUNER  
¥ŠꢀꢀTo choose CABLE (if you are connected  
to a cable system) or AIR (if you use  
an antenna) or SKIP (if you need to)  
‚ꢀ To move to START  
The Auto Tuner will now memorize all of the clear, active channels your television can  
receive. This will take one or two minutes.  
The Auto Tuner is finished when the message PROGRAMMING OVER! appears onscreen.  
Your Quick Setup is now complete. You can now begin watching your television, or you can  
continue on in this guide for more information on connecting audio/video devices, programming  
your remote control, or using the JVC onscreen menu system to customize your television  
viewing experience.  
The Quick Setup is complete  
STOP  
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Connections  
Cable and VCR Connections  
There are three basic types of antenna or cable connections:  
• If you have an antenna or have a cable system that does not require you use a cable box  
to select channels, please refer to Diagram #1.  
• If you have a cable system that requires the use of a cable box to access all the channels,  
please refer to Diagram #2.  
• If you have a cable system that requires the use of a cable box to access certain premium  
channels, but not “basic” cable channels, please refer to Diagram #3.  
• For your convenience, connection to a VCR is also shown in the following diagrams. A  
VCR is not necessary for operation of the television. You may omit the VCR from your  
connections if you wish.  
• For instructions on connecting a VCR only, please see the Quick Setup on page 12.  
WALL  
CABLE or ANTENNA  
OUT  
Diagram #1  
IN  
TWO-WAY  
SPLITTER  
OUT OUT  
INPUT 1  
INPUT 2  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
VCR  
S-VID
OVER  
V
L
R
IN  
75Ω  
(VHF/UHF)  
VIDEO/Y  
VIDEO  
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO  
L/MONO L/MONO  
PB  
PR  
L
OUT  
R
R
R
OR  
Illustration of AV-27D303  
1) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RF Input of the two-way  
splitter.  
2) Connect an RF cable from the one of the RF Outputs on the splitter, in to the RF Input on  
the back of the VCR.  
3) Connect an RF cable from the other the RF Output on the splitter, in to the RF Input on the  
back of the TV.  
4) Connect the yellow video cable out from the VCR’s Video Output, in to the TV’s Video Input  
jack, OR connect an S-Video cable from the VCR’s S-Video output, to the TV’s S-Video  
input.  
5) Connect the white audio cable out from the VCR’s Left Audio Output, in to the TV’s Left  
Audio Input Jack.  
6) Connect the red audio cable out from the VCR’s Right Audio Output, in to the TV’s Right  
Audio Input jack.  
• If your VCR is a mono sound unit, it will have only one Audio Out jack. Connect it to the TV’s  
Left Audio Input.  
• Please consult your VCR’s owner’s manual for more information on its operation.  
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Connections  
Cable and VCR Connections - Continued  
WALL  
CABLE or ANTENNA  
OUT  
Diagram #2  
OUT IN  
CABLE BOX  
INPUT 1  
INPUT 2  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
VCR  
S-VID
OVER  
V
L
R
IN  
75Ω  
(VHF/UHF)  
VIDEO/Y  
VIDEO  
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO  
L/MONO L/MONO  
PB  
PR  
L
OUT  
R
R
R
OR  
Illustration of AV-27D303  
1) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RF Input of the cable  
box.  
2) Connect an RF cable from the RF Output of the cable box, in to the RF Input on the back of  
the VCR.  
3) Connect an RF cable from the RF Output of the VCR, in to the RF Input on the back of the  
TV.  
4) Connect the yellow video cable out from the VCR’s Video Output, in to the TV’s Video Input  
jack, OR connect an S-Video cable from the VCR’s S-Video output, to the TV’s S-Video  
input.  
5) Connect the white audio cable out from the VCR’s Left Audio Output, in to the TV’s Left  
Audio Input Jack.  
6) Connect the red audio cable out from the VCR’s Right Audio Output, in to the TV’s Right  
Audio Input jack.  
• If your VCR is a mono sound unit, it will have only one Audio Out jack. Connect it to the TV’s  
Left Audio Input.  
• Please consult your VCR’s owner’s manual for more information on its operation.  
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Connections  
Cable and VCR Connections - Continued  
Diagram #3  
WALL  
CABLE or ANTENNA  
IN  
TWO-WAY  
SPLITTER  
OUT  
OUT OUT  
OUT IN  
CABLE BOX  
VCR  
INPUT 1  
INPUT 2  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
S-VID
V
L
R
OVER  
IN  
75Ω  
(VHF/UHF)  
VIDEO/Y  
VIDEO  
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO  
L/MONO L/MONO  
PB  
PR  
L
OUT  
R
R
R
OR  
Illustration of AV-27D303  
1) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RF Input of the two-way  
splitter.  
2) Connect an RF cable from the one of the RF Outputs on the splitter, in to the cable box RF  
Input.  
3) Connect an RF cable from the Cable Box Output, in to the VCR RF Input.  
4) Connect an RF cable from the other the RF Output on the splitter, in to the RF Input on the  
back of the TV.  
5) Connect the yellow video cable out from the VCR’s Video Output, in to the TV’s Video Input  
jack, OR connect an S-Video cable from the VCR’s S-Video output, to the TV’s S-Video input.  
6) Connect the white audio cable out from the VCR’s Left Audio Output, in to the TV’s Left Audio  
Input jack.  
7) Connect the red audio cable out from the VCR’s Right Audio Output, in to the TV’s Right Audio  
Input jack.  
• If your VCR is a mono sound unit, it will have only one Audio Out jack. Connect it to the TV’s  
Left Audio Input.  
• Please consult your VCR’s owner’s manual for more information on its operation.  
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Connections  
Connecting to a DVD player  
DVD PLAYER  
AUDIO OUT  
R
L
Y
Green  
Blue  
Red  
INPUT 1  
INPUT 2  
PB  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
PR  
OUT  
OVER  
75Ω  
UHF)  
VIDEO/Y  
VIDEO  
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO  
L/MONO L/MONO  
PB  
PR  
L
R
R
R
Illustration of AV-27D303  
1) Connect Green cable out from DVD player “Y” Component Output, in to TV “VIDEO/Y”  
Component Input.  
2) Connect Blue cable out from DVD player “PB” Component Output, in to TV “PB” Component  
Input.  
3) Connect Red cable out from DVD Player “PR” Component Output, in to TV “PR” Component  
Input.  
4) Connect White Audio cable out from DVD Left Audio Output, in to TV Left Audio Input 2.  
5) Connect Red Audio cable out from DVD Right Audio Output, in to TV Right Audio Input 2.  
• 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.  
• See page 22 for instructions on programming your remote control to operate the basic func-  
tions of your DVD player.  
AV-20D303, AV-27S33, AV-27D203, AV-27D303 and AV-27330: If you use Input 2  
(Component-In) for the DVD connection, you must set the V2 COMPONENT-IN on the initial  
Setup Menu to “YES” for proper display of the DVD signal.  
AV-27320: If you use Input 1 for the DVD connection, you must set the V1 COMPONENT-IN  
on the initial Setup Menu to “YES” for proper display of the DVD signal.  
NOTE: Progressive DVD Players (players with an output scan of 31.5 KHz) will not work prop-  
erly with this television.  
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Connections  
Connecting to an External Amplifier  
RIGHT FRONT  
SPEAKER  
LEFT FRONT  
SPEAKER  
INPUT 1  
INPUT 2  
AMPLIFIER  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
OVER  
75Ω  
(VHF/UHF)  
VIDEO/Y  
VIDEO  
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO  
L/MONO L/MONO  
PB  
PR  
L
Illustration of AV-27D303  
R
R
R
1) Connect the white audio cable from the TV’s Left Audio Output jack to the Amplifier’s Left  
Audio Input jack.  
2) Connect the red audio cable from the TV’s Right Audio Output jack to the Amplifier’s Right  
Audio Input jack.  
Connecting to a Camcorder  
You may connect a camcorder to your television by using the front Input Jacks (Input 2 or  
Input 3). You may also connect a game console or other equipment using these jacks.  
Camcorders may also be connected to the television’s rear input jacks.  
MENU  
CHANNEL  
OPERATE  
VOLUME  
POWER  
VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO  
R
ON TIMER  
NPUT  
CAMCORDER  
Illustration of AV-27D303  
1) Connect the yellow video cable out from the Camcorder’s Video Output, in to the TV’s  
Video Input jack.  
2) Connect the white audio cable out from the Camcorder’s Left Audio Output, in to the TV’s  
Left Audio Input Jack.  
3) Connect the red audio cable out from the Camcorder’s Right Audio Output, in to the TV’s  
Right Audio Input Jack.  
• If your Camcorder is a mono sound model it will have only one audio jack. Connect it to the  
TV’s Left Audio Jack.  
• The front Input Jacks of AV-27D303, AV-27D203 and AV-20D303 are located under the front  
panel door. To access, pull on the door to open it.  
Headphone Connection (AV-20D303 only)  
You can connect a pair of headphones to the television using the headphone jack on the front  
panel.  
1) Plug a headphone jack into the headphone jack on the television’s front panel.  
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Remote Control  
Remote Control Basics  
• Before you can operate the remote control, you must first  
install the batteries (included). See “Changing the Batteries”  
at the bottom of this page for instructions. (For an illustra-  
tion, please see page 11.)  
• Press the POWER button to turn the television on or off.  
• Make sure the TV/CATV switch is set to TV. Move the switch  
to CATV only if you need to operate a cable box. (Except for  
RM-C205).  
• Slide the VCR/DVD selector switch to VCR to control a  
VCR, slide to DVD to control a DVD player. Please see  
pages 20 to 22 for instructions on programming your remote  
control to  
operate a Cable box, VCR or DVD player. (Except for  
RM-C205).  
• Press the CH+ and CH- buttons to scan through the chan-  
nels. Tap the CH+ or CH- button to move through the chan-  
nels one channel at a time.  
To move rapidly through the channels using JVC’s  
Hyperscan feature, press and hold CH+ or CH-. The chan-  
nels will zip by at a rate of five channels per second.  
• Press VOL+ or VOL - to raise or lower the volume. An indica-  
tor bar will appear onscreen to show you the television vol-  
ume level.  
• The CH+/- and VOL+/- buttons are also used to navigate  
JVC’s onscreen menu system.  
You can directly access specific channels using the 10-key  
pad.  
• For more information on remote control button features, see  
pages 43 to 46. For information on using the onscreen  
menus, see page 23.  
Notes: Remote control model RM-C252 is shown at the left.  
A different model remote control may have come with your  
television.  
Changing the Batteries  
For RM-C255, RM-C253 and RM-C252, lift and pull the latch on the back of the remote to  
open. For RM-C205, Raise the latch on the remote’s back cover to remove.  
Insert two AA batteries (supplied), carefully noting the "+" and "-" markings on the batteries and  
on the remote control. To avoid a potential short circuit, insert the "-" end first. Be sure to use  
only size AA batteries. When batteries are installed, snap the cover back into place (until it  
clicks into position).  
• If the remote control acts erratically, replace the batteries. Typical battery life is six months to  
one year. We recommend using alkaline batteries for longer battery life.  
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 may have to be reset, except for RM-C205 (see page 20-22).  
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Remote Programming  
Setting the CATV, VCR and DVD Codes  
You can program your remote to operate your cable box, satellite receiver, VCR or DVD  
player by using the instructions and codes listed below. If the equipment does not respond  
to any of the codes listed below or to the code search function, use the remote control sup-  
plied by the manufacturer.  
NOTE: The RM-C205 remote control can only operate JVC-brand devices.  
Cable Box or Satellite codes  
The remote control is programmed with CATV and/or Satellite codes for power on, power off,  
channel up, channel down, and 10 key operation.  
1) Find the CATV/Satellite brand from the list of codes shown below.  
2) Slide the 2-way selector switch to “CATV”.  
3) Press and hold down the DISPLAY button.  
4) With the DISPLAY button held down, enter the first code number listed using the 10 key pad.  
5) Release the DISPLAY button.  
6) Confirm the operation of the Cable Box/Satellite receiver.  
• If your CATV or Satellite box does not respond to the first code, try the others listed. If it does  
not respond to any code, try the Search Codes Function, on page 51.  
Cable Box  
ABC  
CODES  
024  
Cable Box  
Puser  
CODES  
032  
Digital  
Satellite  
Systems  
CODES  
Archer  
032, 025  
051, 032  
022, 051  
058, 059  
024, 032, 025  
029  
RCA  
061, 070  
032  
Echostar  
100, 113, 114,  
115  
Cableview  
Citizen  
Realistic  
Regal  
058, 064, 040,  
041, 042, 045,  
068  
Express VU  
G.E.  
100, 113  
Curtis  
106  
Diamond  
Eagle  
Regency  
034  
G.I.  
108  
Rembrandt  
037, 032, 051,  
038  
Gradiente  
Hitachi  
112  
Eastern  
GC Brand  
Gemini  
034  
032, 051  
022, 043  
104, 111  
Samsung  
051  
HNS (Hughes)  
Scientific Atlanta 057, 058, 059  
104  
General Instrument 065, 024, 025,  
026, 027, 020,  
SLMark  
051, 047  
051, 056  
032, 051  
Panasonic  
Philips  
105  
Sprucer  
Stargate  
102, 103  
021, 022, 057,  
023  
040, 041, 042,  
045, 058, 064  
049, 024  
Primestar  
108  
Hamlin  
Telecaption  
Teleview  
Texscan  
Tocom  
067  
Proscan  
RCA  
106, 109, 110  
106, 109, 110  
Hitachi  
Jerrold  
047, 051  
044  
065, 024, 025,  
026, 027, 020,  
021, 022, 057,  
023  
Sony  
107  
035, 036, 066  
050  
Star Choice  
104, 108  
Toshiba  
Unika  
Toshiba  
Uniden  
101  
Macom  
049, 050, 051,  
054  
102, 103  
032, 025  
Universal  
Videoway  
Viewstar  
Zenith  
022, 032  
052  
Magnavox  
033  
030  
Memorex  
Movietime  
029, 030  
063, 046  
046  
032, 051  
039, 037, 048  
Oak  
Panasonic  
055, 056, 060,  
071, 073  
Zenith/Drake  
Satellite  
Paragon  
Philips  
063  
028, 029, 030,  
052, 053, 031,  
069  
Pioneer  
Pulsar  
047, 062  
051, 032  
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Remote Programming  
VCR codes  
The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on, power off, play, stop, fast-for-  
ward, rewind, pause, record, channel up, and channel down operation.  
1) Find the VCR brand from the list of codes shown below.  
2) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV” and the other 2-way selector switch to “VCR”.  
3) Press and hold down the DISPLAY button.  
4) With the DISPLAY button held down, enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad.  
5) Release the DISPLAY button.  
6) Confirm the operation of the VCR.  
• If your VCR does not respond to the first code, try the others listed. If it does not respond to  
any code, try the Search Codes Function, on page 51.  
• Some manufacturer’s VCR’s may not respond to the TV/VCR button, even if other buttons  
work properly.  
To record, hold down the REC button on the remote and press PLAY.  
VCRs  
CODES  
035  
027, 032, 095  
VCRs  
CODES  
VCRs  
CODES  
Admiral  
Aiwa  
Marantz  
Marta  
003, 004, 005  
064  
Samsung  
037, 060, 062,  
033, 089  
089  
Samtron  
Sansui  
Akai  
029, 072, 073, Memorex  
074  
024, 067  
003, 026, 020,  
052  
038, 040, 047,  
048, 041, 042  
MGA  
Audio Dynamic 003, 005  
Sanyo  
Scott  
063, 067, 091,  
071  
059, 060, 062,  
067, 038, 040,  
047, 048, 026,  
020  
Bell & Howell  
Broksonic  
Canon  
063, 071  
020, 026, 094  
023, 025  
043  
Minolta  
058, 045, 093  
Mitsubishi  
038, 040, 047,  
048, 041, 042,  
078, 090  
CCE  
Multitech  
NEC  
047, 027, 062  
Citizen  
064  
003, 004, 005,  
000  
024, 023  
Sears  
063, 064, 065,  
066, 058, 000,  
001  
Craig  
063, 029, 064  
Curtis Mathes  
045, 024, 027,  
093  
043, 059, 024,  
092  
Olympic  
Shintom  
Sharp  
075  
Optimus  
028, 021, 035,  
064  
026, 020  
Daewoo  
035, 036, 080,  
088  
Orion  
Panasonic  
DBX  
003, 004, 005  
Signature 2000 027, 035  
023, 024, 021,  
022  
024, 058, 045,  
063, 003, 004,  
005, 093  
Dimensia  
Emerson  
045, 093  
Singer  
Sony  
075  
043, 026, 077,  
061, 025, 042,  
020, 076  
Penney  
028, 029, 030,  
053, 054, 055  
SV 2000  
Sylvania  
027  
Fisher  
Funai  
063, 066, 067,  
065, 071, 091  
Pentax  
Philco  
058, 005, 045,  
093  
031, 023, 024,  
027  
027, 081  
064  
027, 026, 020,  
000  
031, 024, 027,  
023, 026, 020,  
043  
Symphonic  
Tashiro  
Tatung  
033, 045, 024  
G.E.  
Philips  
031, 023, 024,  
086  
003, 004, 005  
Go Video  
037, 051, 049,  
050, 089  
Teac  
003, 004, 027,  
005  
Pioneer  
Proscan  
023  
Goldstar  
064  
045, 058, 023,  
024, 031, 046,  
059, 060, 033,  
087, 093  
Technics  
021, 022, 023,  
024  
024, 027, 070  
059, 046, 079  
Gradiente  
083, 084, 081,  
000, 001  
Teknika  
Toshiba  
Hitachi  
023, 045, 058,  
027, 081, 093  
Quasar  
021, 022, 023,  
024  
Vector Research 005  
Instant Replay 024, 023  
Wards  
Yamaha  
Zenith  
035, 036, 067,  
044, 064  
Radio Shack  
033, 024, 063,  
036, 067, 040,  
027  
Jensen  
JVC  
003  
000, 001, 002,  
003, 004, 005  
063, 003, 004,  
005  
033, 045, 058,  
023, 024, 031,  
046, 059, 060,  
083, 084, 085,  
087, 093  
RCA  
Kenwood  
LXI  
003, 004, 064,  
005  
044, 082, 064,  
094  
027, 064, 058,  
065, 066, 063,  
067  
Realistic  
024, 063, 036,  
067, 040, 027  
Magnavox  
031, 023, 024,  
086  
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Remote Programming  
DVD codes  
Available with remote control models RM-C255, RM-253 and RM-C252 only.  
The remote control is programmed with DVD codes for power on, power off, play, stop,  
fast-forward, rewind, previous chapter, next chapter, tray open/close, and still/pause operation.  
1) Find the DVD player brand from the list of codes shown below.  
2) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV” and the other 2-way selector switch to “DVD”.  
3) Press and hold down the DISPLAY button.  
4) With the DISPLAY button held down, enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad.  
5) Release the DISPLAY button.  
6) Confirm the operation of the DVD player.  
• If your DVD player does not respond to the first code, try the others listed. If it does not  
respond to any code, try the Search Codes Function, on page 51.  
• After you program your remote, some DVD buttons may not work properly. If some buttons  
do not work properly, use the remote control which came with your DVD player.  
DVD Player  
Aiwa  
CODES  
043  
DVD Player  
RCA  
CODES  
021, 026  
Apex  
040  
Sampo  
Samsung  
Sharp  
034  
030  
028  
038  
Denon  
Hitachi  
JVC  
020, 037  
030, 031  
000  
Silvania  
Sony  
Kenwood  
Konka  
035  
024, 045, 046,  
047  
039  
Mitsubishi  
Onkyo  
025  
Technics  
Toshiba  
Vialta  
020  
023  
050  
041  
Oritron  
Panasonic  
Philips  
Pioneer  
044  
020  
Wave  
042  
023, 036  
022  
Yamaha  
Zenith  
020  
027, 032  
033  
Raite  
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Onscreen Menus  
Using the Guide  
Certain symbols are used throughout this guide to help you learn about the features of your  
new television. The ones you will see most frequently are:  
›‚ Up and Down arrows mean press the CH+ or CH- buttons. Pressing the CH+ or CH- but-  
tons let you:  
• Move vertically in a main menu screen  
• Move through a submenu screen  
• Move to the next letter, number, or other choice in a submenu  
• Back up to correct an error  
• Scan through TV channels (when not in a menu screen)  
¥Š Left and right arrows mean press the VOLUME+ or VOLUME- buttons to move left or right  
to:  
• Select a highlighted menu item  
• Select an item in a submenu  
• Select numbers in certain menu options  
• Turn the volume up or down (when not in a menu screen)  
The “Press Button” icon means you should press the button named on your remote con-  
trol. (Button names appear in SMALL CAPITAL LETTERS.)  
The “Helping Hand” icon points to the highlighted or selected item in a menu.  
The Onscreen Menus  
To bring up the onscreen menu, press the MENU button on the remote control. The item that  
appears in yellow is the one currently selected. If you press the MENU button again, the  
onscreen display will skip to the next menu screen. If you use the Menu button on the TV’s  
front panel instead of the remote, an additional menu screen showing channel number and  
input will appear. The “Plug In Menu” will appear the first time the TV is plugged in.  
Notes: Menus shown in this book are illustrations, not exact replications of the television’s  
onscreen displays.  
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Onscreen Menus  
The Onscreen Menu System  
Your television comes with JVC’s Onscreen Menu System. The Onscreen Menus let you make  
adjustments to your television’s operation simply and quickly. Examples of the Onscreen  
Menus are shown below and on the next page. Detailed explanations on using each menu fol-  
low later in this guide.  
Press the MENU button  
INITIAL SETUP 02  
INITIAL SETUP 01  
PICTURE ADJUST 01  
CLOCK/TIMERS  
SOUND ADJUST  
PICTURE ADJUST 02  
AV-27320 have “V1 COMPONENT-IN” instead of V2 COMPONENT-IN.  
AV-27320 does not have “XDS ID”.  
AV-27330, AV-27S33 and AV-27320 do not have “COLOR TEMPERATURE”.  
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Plug In Menu  
Introduction  
The Plug In Menu comes up automatically when you first turn on the TV after plugging it in.  
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,  
• The Auto Tuner Setup of which channels you wish to receive,  
• Setting the TV’s clock to the correct time so your timer functions will work properly.  
Descriptions of each of the Plug In Menu features appear on this page and the next. We rec-  
ommend you complete the Plug In Menu setup first so your TV is set up just the way you want,  
right away.  
Language  
You can choose to view your onscreen menus in three languages: English (ENG.), French  
(FRAN.), or Spanish (ESP.).  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
To LANGUAGE  
¥Š  
To choose a language  
ENG.  
FRAN.  
ESP.  
You will not need to press the MENU button to enter this screen from the Plug In Menu.  
Auto Tuner Setup  
In Auto Tuner Setup, the TV automatically scans through all available channels, memorizing the  
active ones and skipping over blank ones or channels with weak signals. This means when you  
scan (using the CHANNEL +/- buttons) you will receive only clear, active channels.  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
To AUTO TUNER SETUP  
To operate  
¥Š  
¥Šꢀ  
›‚  
To choose CABLE or AIR (or SKIP)  
To move to START  
¥Š  
To start Auto Tuner Setup  
NOW  
PROGRAMMING !  
48  
Programming will take approximately 1 to 2  
minutes.  
PROGRAMMING OVER!  
• Noise Muting will not work during Auto Tuner Setup.  
You will not need to press the MENU button to enter this screen from the Plug In Menu.  
• SKIP appears only for Plug in Menu.  
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Plug In Menu  
Auto Clock Set  
Before you use any of your TV’s timer functions, you must first set the clock. You may precise-  
ly set your clock using the XDS time signal broadcast by most Public Broadcasting stations. To  
set the clock using the XDS signal:  
Enter the channel number of your local PBS station  
Press MENU  
›‚  
To SET CLOCK  
To operate  
¥Š  
¥Š  
To AUTO  
›‚  
To TIME ZONE  
¥Š  
To select your time zone  
ATLANTIC  
EASTERN  
CENTRAL  
MOUNTAIN  
PACIFIC  
HAWAII  
ALASKA  
›‚  
¥Š  
›‚  
¥Š  
To move to Daylight Savings Time (D.S.T.)  
To turn D.S.T. ON or OFF  
To FINISH  
To save settings and exit  
• If you do not have a PBS station in your local area, you will have to set the clock manually.  
See ‘Manual Clock Set’ on the next page for instructions.  
• 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 not need to press the MENU button to enter this screen from the Plug In Menu.  
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Plug In Menu  
Manual Clock Set  
To set your clock manually (without using the XDS signal), choose MANUAL from the Set Clock  
menu and follow the steps below.  
›‚  
¥Š  
¥Š  
To SET CLOCK  
To operate  
To MANUAL  
›‚  
To move to the hour  
¥Š  
›‚  
To set the hour  
To move to minutes  
¥Š  
›‚  
To set the minutes  
To move to START CLOCK  
¥Š  
To start clock and exit  
THANK YOU!  
You will not need to press the MENU button to enter this screen from the Plug In Menu.  
NOTE:  
You will have to reset the clock after a power interruption. You must set the clock before oper-  
ating any timer functions.  
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Channel Summary  
Channel Summary  
Channel Summary allows you to customize the line-up of channels received by your TV. You  
can add or delete channels from the line-up or prevent any unauthorized viewers from watch-  
ing any or all 181 channels.  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
To CHANNEL SUMMARY  
To operate  
¥Š  
The Channel Summary screen (above) will now be displayed with the channels set to scan  
marked with an "". You can delete channels from the scan by removing the "". If any chan-  
nels were missed during Auto Tuner Setup and you wish to add them, you may by placing an  
"" next to the channel number.  
›‚  
To the SCAN column  
¥Š  
To include or delete from scan  
EXIT when finished  
You can block access to a channel by activating the Channel Lock.  
›‚  
To CHANNEL SUMMARY  
¥Š  
›‚  
To operate  
To the Lock Column  
ZERO to lock or unlock that channel  
EXIT when finished  
Channel Guard Message  
When a viewer attempts to watch a guarded channel, the following message appears:  
To watch a channel that you have locked, enter the Lock Code using the 10 key pad.  
If the wrong code is entered, the message  
THIS CHANNEL IS LOCKED BY  
CHANNEL GUARD.  
PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY  
10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT.  
NO. - - - -  
“INVALID LOCK CODE!” will flash on the screen:  
The channel cannot be accessed until the  
correct code is entered.  
• Once a channel has been unlocked, it will  
remain unlocked until the television is turned  
off.  
• See also “Set Lock Code”, page 36.  
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V-Chip  
Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables TV Parental Guidelines (for United  
States and Canada) and Movie (MPAA) Guideline controls. V-Chip technology allows you to  
program your TV to receive, or not to receive, programs based on content according to the  
guidelines. Programs which exceed the ratings limits you set will be blocked. When a viewer  
attempts to watch a blocked channel, this message appears:  
THIS PROGRAMMING EXCEEDS  
YOUR RATING LIMITS.  
PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY  
10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT.  
NO. - - - -  
The channel will remain blocked until the correct lock code is entered (see page 36 for informa-  
tion on setting your lock code).  
You can customize the V-Chip settings of your television to match your personal tastes. The  
V-Chip menu below is the starting point for your V-Chip settings  
You can use US V-Chip settings (for programming broadcast from the United States), Canadian  
V-Chip settings (for programming broadcast from Canada), and movie ratings. You may use  
any or all of the settings (US V-Chip, Canada V-Chip, Movie ratings). Descriptions for setting  
each of the three V-Chip formats appear in the next seven pages along with descriptions of the  
rating categories.  
To access the rating categories:  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
To V-CHIP  
¥Š  
To operate (Lock icon  
will appear)  
Press ZERO to access the V-Chip menu  
¥Š  
›‚  
To turn V-Chip ON or OFF (V-Chip must be turned ON for rating settings to operate)  
To move to SET US TV RATINGS, SET MOVIE RATINGS, or SET CANADIAN RAT-  
INGS (see following pages for descriptions of each item)  
Special Note about Ratings  
Some programs are not broadcast with a ratings signal. Therefore, even if you setup V-Chip  
ratings limits, these programs will not be blocked. Parents are cautioned to preview the con-  
tents of these programs or movies.  
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V-Chip  
US V-Chip Ratings  
U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS  
Programs with the following ratings are appropriate for children.  
TV Y is Appropriate for All Children.  
Programs are created for very young viewers and should be suitable for all ages, including  
children ages 2 - 6.  
TV Y7 is for Older Children.  
Most parents would find such programs suitable for children 7 and above. These programs  
may contain some mild fantasy violence or comedic violence, which children should be able  
to discern from reality.  
Programs with the following ratings are designed for the entire audience.  
TV G stands for General Audience.  
Most parents would find these programs suitable for all age groups. They contain little or no  
violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialog or situations.  
TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested.  
May contain some, but not much, strong language, limited violence, and some suggestive  
sexual dialog or situations. It is recommended that parents watch these programs first, or  
with their children.  
TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned.  
Programs contain some material that may be unsuitable for children under the age of 14  
including possible intense violence, sexual situations, strong coarse language, or intensely  
suggestive dialog. Parents are cautioned against unattended viewing by children under 14.  
TV MA Mature Audiences Only.  
These programs are specifically for adults and may be unsuitable for anyone under 17  
years of age. TV MA programs may have extensive V, S, L, or D.  
Viewing Guidelines  
In addition to the ratings categories explained above, information on specific kinds of con-  
tent are also supplied with the V-Chip rating. These types of content may also be blocked.  
The content types are:  
V/FV is for VIOLENCE/FANTASY VIOLENCE  
S stands for SEXUAL CONTENT  
L stands for strong LANGUAGE  
D stands for suggestive DIALOG  
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V-Chip  
Setting US V-Chip Ratings  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
To V-CHIP  
¥Š  
To operate (Lock icon  
appears)  
Press ZERO to access the V-Chip menu  
¥Š  
›‚  
To turn V-Chip ON or OFF  
To move to SET US TV RATINGS  
¥Š  
To operate  
Directions to set US V-Chip Ratings:  
Line up the cursor in the column (TV PG, TV G, etc.) with the content row (V/FV, S, etc.) and  
press the or‚ꢀto move the cursor to the correct location. Press or to turn the locking  
feature on or off. An item is locked if the icon appears instead of a “—”.  
¥
Š
For example. To block viewing of all TV 14 shows, move the cursor to the top row of that  
column and add a lock icon. Once you've put a lock on the top row, everything in that column  
is automatically locked.  
›‚  
To the TV 14 Column  
To turn on the lock  
¥Š  
I N I T I A L S E T U P  
V - C H I P  
S E T U S T V R AT I N G S  
TV TV TV TV TV TV  
MA  
14  
PG  
G
Y7  
Y
V/FV  
S
L
D
F I N I S H  
S E L E C T  
B Y  
O P E R AT E B Y  
E X I T B Y E X I T  
›‚  
To FINISH  
To save settings and exit  
¥Š  
• If you want to change the setup, move the cursor to the top column and change the lock icon  
to “—” by pressing or again. You may then select individual categories to block.  
¥
Š
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V-Chip  
Setting ratings with the V-Chip button  
To access Rating information about a certain program, press the V-CHIP button while viewing  
that program. A display like this will appear:  
PROGRAM IS RATED :  
TV-PG - V  
If you decide you want to block this category of viewing, press "0" while the above screen is  
visible, and all programs from that category will be blocked.  
Example 1:  
If you want to set your V-Chip settings to block all programming above TV-PG:  
Press ZERO when TV-PG is displayed  
I N I T I A L S E T U P  
V - C H I P  
S E T U S T V R AT I N G S  
TV TV TV TV TV TV  
Y
MA  
14  
PG  
G
Y7  
V/FV  
S
L
D
S E L E C T  
B Y  
O P E R AT E B Y  
E X I T B Y E X I T  
All Programming above TV-PG will be blocked.  
Example 2:  
If you want to set your V-Chip settings to block all programming above a current setting such  
as TV PG-V (with violence):  
Press ZERO when TV-PG - V is displayed  
I N I T I A L S E T U P  
V - C H I P  
S E T U S T V R AT I N G S  
TV TV TV TV TV TV  
Y
MA  
14  
PG  
G
Y7  
V/FV  
S
L
D
S E L E C T  
B Y  
O P E R AT E B Y  
E X I T B Y E X I T  
All Programming above TV-PG - V (with Violence) will be blocked.  
• For Children's programming you can block TV-Y and Y7 programs by Pressing “0” when Y is  
displayed during a program. Programming for audiences other than children’s audiences will  
not be affected.  
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V-Chip  
Movie Ratings  
NR - Not Rated.  
This is a film which has no rating. In many cases these films were imported from countries  
which do not use the MPAA ratings system. Other NR films may be from amateur producers  
who didn’t intend to have their film widely released.  
NR (Not Rated) Programming may contain all types of programming including chil-  
dren's programming, foreign programs, or adult material.  
G – General Audience.  
In the opinion of the review board, these films contain nothing in the way of sexual content,  
violence, or language that would be unsuitable for audiences of any age.  
PG – Parental Guidance.  
Parental Guidance means the movie may contain some contents such as mild violence,  
some brief nudity, and strong language. The contents are not deemed intense.  
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned.  
Parents with children under 13 are cautioned that the content of movies with this rating may  
include more explicit sexual, language, and violence content than movies rated PG.  
R - Restricted.  
These films contain material that is explicit in nature and is not recommended for  
unsupervised children under the age of 17.  
NC-17 - No One Under 17.  
These movies contain content which most parents would feel is too adult for their children to  
view. Content can consist of strong language, nudity, violence, and suggestive or explicit  
subject matter.  
X - No One under 18.  
Inappropriate material for anyone under 18.  
Directions to set Movie (MPAA) Ratings  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
To V-CHIP  
¥Š  
To operate (Lock icon  
appears)  
Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup options  
›‚  
To SET MOVIE RATINGS  
To enter movies menu  
¥Š  
For example, to block viewing of X and NC-17 rated from shows:  
›‚  
To the X Column  
¥Š  
To turn on the lock  
›‚  
¥Š  
›‚  
¥Š  
To the NC-17 Column  
To turn on the lock  
To FINISH  
To save settings and exit  
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V-Chip  
Canadian V-Chip Ratings  
E - Exempt.  
Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information  
programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.  
C – Programming Intended for Children.  
Violence Guidelines: There will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive  
behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic or  
unrealistic in nature.  
C8+ – Programming Intended for Children 8 and Over.  
Violence Guidelines: Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low  
intensity and will show the consequences of the acts. There will be no offensive language,  
nudity or sexual content.  
G – General Audience.  
Programming will contain little violence and will be sensitive to themes which could affect  
younger children.  
PG - Parental Guidance.  
Programming intended for a general audience, but which may not be suitable for younger  
children. Parents may consider some content not appropriate for children aged 8-13.  
14+ - 14 Years and Older.  
Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and  
early teens. Programming may contain mature themes and scenes of intense violence.  
18+ - Adult.  
Directions to set Canadian V-Chip Ratings  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
To V-CHIP  
¥Š  
To operate (Lock icon  
appears)  
Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup options  
›‚  
To SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG (for English)  
To enter ratings menu  
¥Š  
For example, to block viewing of programming rated 14+ and 18+ :  
›‚  
To the 18+ Column  
To turn on the lock  
¥Š  
›‚  
To the 14+ Column  
P
C
G
C
18+  
14+  
G
8
¥Š  
›‚  
To turn on the lock  
To FINISH  
To save settings and exit  
¥Š  
• For instructions on “Set Canadian Ratings FRE (in French)”, please see page 34 in the  
French side of this user’s guide.  
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V-Chip  
Unrated Programs  
Notes About Unrated Programs  
Unrated programming refers to any programming which does not contain a rating signal.  
Programming on television stations which do not broadcast rating signals will be placed in the  
“Unrated Programming" category.  
Examples of Unrated programs:  
Emergency Bulletins  
Locally Originated Programming  
News  
Political Programs  
Public Service Announcements  
Religious Programs  
Sports  
Weather  
Some Commercials  
• TV programs or movies that do not have rating signals will be blocked if the Unrated  
Category is set to BLOCK.  
Directions to Block Unrated Programs  
You can block programs that are not rated.  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
To V-CHIP  
¥Š  
To operate (The lock icon  
appears)  
Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup options  
›‚  
To UNRATED  
¥Š  
To VIEW or BLOCK  
Press EXIT when done  
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V-Chip  
Set Lock Code  
Channel Guard and V-Chip settings are protected by a four-digit Lock Code. Your TV comes  
pre-set with a Lock Code of "0000". You may change the code to any four-digit number you  
wish. To change the Lock Code, follow the steps below.  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
To SET LOCK CODE  
¥Š  
To operate (The Lock icon  
appears)  
Press ZERO to access the Lock Code  
The first digit will be highlighted  
¥Š  
›‚  
To select the number  
To move to the next digit  
Continue to follow these directions for all four numbers  
›‚  
To FINISH  
¥Š  
To save settings and exit  
Your Lock Code is now set.  
NOTES:  
• After a power interruption you must reset the Lock Code.  
• Write your Lock Code number down and keep it hidden from potential viewers.  
• If you forget the Lock Code, a new code may be set using the steps listed above.  
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Picture Settings  
Tint  
Tint allows you to adjust the levels of red and green in your TV picture.  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
Š
¥
›‚  
To TINT  
To increase the levels of green  
To increase the levels of red  
To move to the next setting  
Color  
The color function lets you make all the colors in the TV picture appear either more vivid or  
subtle.  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
Š
¥
›‚  
To COLOR  
To make the colors more vivid  
To make the colors more subdued  
To move to the next setting  
Picture  
Picture allows you to adjust the levels of black and white on the TV screen, giving you a darker  
or brighter picture overall.  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
Š
¥
›‚  
To PICTURE  
To increase the level of contrast  
To decrease the level of contrast  
To move to the next setting  
Bright  
You can adjust the overall brightness of the TV picture with the Bright control.  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
Š
¥
›‚  
To BRIGHT  
To lighten the picture  
To darken the picture  
To move to the next setting  
Detail  
The Detail feature adjusts the level of fine detail displayed in the picture.  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
Š
¥
›‚  
To DETAIL  
To make the picture sharper (more detail)  
To make the picture smoother (less detail)  
To move to the next setting  
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Picture Settings  
Color Temperature  
With COLOR TEMPERATURE, you can decide how strong or dull the colors appear on the TV  
screen.  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
To COLOR TEMPERATURE  
¥Šꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ To COLOR TEMPERATURE LOW or HIGH  
• For models AV-27D303, AV-27D203 and AV-20D303  
only.  
Noise Muting  
This feature inserts a blank blue screen over channels which are not broadcasting or are too  
weak to be received clearly.  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
To NOISE MUTING  
¥Š  
To turn Noise Muting ON or OFF  
• Noise Muting will not work during Auto Tuner Setup  
or when you operate Channel Summary.  
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Sound Settings  
Bass  
You can increase or decrease the level of low-frequency sound in the TV’s audio with the Bass  
adjustment.  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
To BASS  
Š
To increase the bass  
¥
›‚  
To decrease the bass  
To move to the next setting  
Treble  
Use Treble to adjust the level of high-frequency sound in your TV’s audio.  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
To TREBLE  
Š
To increase the treble  
¥
›‚  
To decrease the treble  
To move to the next setting  
Balance  
Adjust the level of sound between the TV’s two speakers with the Balance setting.  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
To BALANCE  
Š
To shift the balance towards the right speaker  
¥
›‚  
To shift the balance towards the left speaker  
To move to the next setting  
MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound)  
MTS technology allows several audio signals to be broadcast at once, giving you a choice in  
what you wish to hear with a TV program. In addition to mono or stereo sound, an MTS broad-  
cast may also include a Second Audio Program (SAP).  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
To MTS  
¥Š  
Select the mode  
(The ON AIR arrow tells you if a broadcast is in Stereo and/or contains an SAP).  
• Keep the TV in STEREO mode to get the best sound quality. The sound will work in  
STEREO mode even if a certain broadcast is in MONO sound only.  
• Choose the MONO setting to reduce excessive noise on a certain channel or broadcast.  
• Selecting SAP will allow you to hear an alternative soundtrack, if one is available.  
NOTE:  
You can leave the Sound Settings menu at any time by pressing the EXIT button on the remote  
control.  
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General Items  
On/Off Timer  
The On/Off timer lets you program your television to turn itself on or off. You can use it as an  
alarm to wake up, to help you remember important programs, or as a decoy when you're not  
home.  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
To ON/OFF TIMER  
¥Š  
To operate (begins with ON TIME)  
¥Š  
To set the hour (AM/PM) you want the TV to turn on  
To move to minutes  
To accept ON TIME and move to OFF TIME (the time the TV will turn off). Set the  
OFF TIME the same way as ON TIME  
To accept OFF TIME and move to CHANNEL  
¥Š  
To select channel  
To ON VOLUME  
¥Š  
To set the volume level  
To move to MODE  
¥Š  
Choose ONCE or EVERYDAY  
To ON/OFF TIMER  
¥Š  
Choose ON to accept the timer setting, choose OFF if you don't wish to accept  
To FINISH  
¥Š  
To save settings  
NOTES:  
• The On/Off time cannot be set to locked or guarded channels.  
• In order for the On/Off timer to work, the clock must be set.  
• After a power interruption, the Timer settings must be reset.  
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General Items  
Closed Caption  
Many broadcasts now include an onscreen display of dialog called Closed Captions. Some  
broadcasts may also include displays of additional information in text form. Your television can  
access and display this information using the Closed Caption feature. To activate the Closed  
Caption feature, follow the steps below.  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
To CLOSED CAPTION  
To operate  
¥Š  
¥Š  
To select CAPTION (for Closed Captions), TEXT (for text display), or OFF (for no  
display)  
›‚  
To move to CAPTION or TEXT  
¥Š  
›‚  
To select a caption (CC1 to CC4) or text channel (T1 to T4)  
To accept that selection and move to FINISH  
¥Š  
To save settings and exit  
NOTES:  
• Closed Caption subtitles are usually found on closed caption channel CC1. Some programs may  
include additional text information which is usually found on text channel T1. The other channels  
are available for future use.  
• Closed captioning may not work correctly if the signal being received is weak or if you are playing a  
video tape.  
• Most broadcasts containing Closed Captioning will display a notice at the start of the program.  
Front Panel Lock  
This allows you to lock the keys on the front of the TV, so that a child may not accidentally  
change your viewing preferences.  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
To FRONT PANEL LOCK  
To turn ON or OFF  
¥Š  
EXIT when finished  
• Not only can you turn off this feature by using the remote control, you can turn it off by  
unplugging your TV, and plugging it back in. This is in case the batteries die out or you aci-  
dentally lose your remote. Doing this will set this feature back to off. Also, if it is difficult to  
unplug your TV, you can turn this feature off by pressing the MENU button on the front of the  
TV for more than 3 seconds. In this case, the OSD for FRONT PANEL LOCK will appear.  
You can also turn ON/OFF the TV set by pressing the POWER button on the TV for more than  
3 seconds. This feature will remain in ON.  
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General Items  
Auto Shut Off  
This function automatically shuts off your TV when there is no signal from the channel the TV  
is on.  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
To AUTO SHUT OFF  
To turn ON or OFF  
¥Š  
EXIT when finished  
• If the channel that you have on does not recieve a signal for more than one minute, the  
blinking text “NOT RECIEVING A SIGNAL” appears on the screen. If no signal is being  
recieved within 10 minutes, the TV shuts itself off.  
XDS ID  
XDS ID Display provides a channels call letters, the network’s name, and even a program  
name.  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
To XDS ID  
¥Š  
To turn ON or OFF  
EXIT when finished  
• XDS ID is available on all models except for AV-27320.  
V2 Component-In / V1 Component-In  
Get the best quality video from your DVD player by using this setting and the DVD inputs at  
the rear of the television. Set either to YES for component input (for DVD) or to NO for com-  
posite video input (for a regular VCR).  
Press the MENU button  
›‚  
To V2 COMPONENT-IN (or V1 COMPONENT-IN for model AV-27320)  
To turn the input ON (YES) or OFF (NO)  
¥Š  
EXIT when finished  
• This option should be used with DVD players only. For information on connecting VCR’s see  
page 14. For more information on connecting a DVD player, see page 17.  
• V2 COMPONENT-IN: 20D303, AV-27330, AV-27S33, AV-27D203 and AV-27D303 only.  
• V1 COMPONENT-IN: AV-27320 only.  
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Button Functions  
Menu  
The MENU button allows you to access JVC’s onscreen menu system. Press MENU to activate  
the onscreen menu system.  
• See individual topics (like “Sound Settings) for specific information on using menus.  
Exit  
Press the EXIT button to leave a menu screen.  
Display  
The Display screen shows the current status of timers, inputs and XDS ID.  
Press the DISPLAY button  
05 KLVX PBS  
SESAME STREET  
NOW  
12:20 PM  
OFF  
EVERYDAY  
7:00 PM  
10:00 PM  
SLEEP TIMER  
ON/OFF TIMER  
ON TIME  
OFF TIME  
The screen above shows the following information:  
• The current channel or AV input (Channel 05)  
• The current time (12:20 pm)  
• Sleep Timer status/minutes remaining (The Sleep Timer is off)  
• On/Off Timer status (Set to turn on everyday at 7:00 PM, off at 10:00 PM)  
• Each Press of the DISPLAY button changes the display mode:  
Display  
Time  
Channel  
Off  
Display - Full screen shown above  
Time - Shows the current time only  
Channel - Shows the current channel  
Off - Turns Display off  
You may also turn off the Display at any step by pressing EXIT.  
• Please note that if the Clock, Sleep Timer or On/Off Timer are not set, the Display screen will  
show: "CLOCK NOT SET", "SLEEP TIMER OFF", and "ON/OFF TIMER OFF" respectively.  
Muting  
The MUTING button instantly turns the volume down completely when you press it. Press  
MUTING and the volume level will instantly go to zero. To restore the volume to its previous  
level, press MUTING again.  
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Button Functions  
Video Status  
The VIDEO STATUS button gives you a choice of three TV picture display settings, including a  
display of your own preferences.  
Standard - Resets the picture display to the factory settings.  
Dynamic - Heightens contrast.  
Theater - Gives a rich, film-like look to video. (AV-27D303, AV-27D203 and AV-20D303 only)  
Sports - When you watch a sports program. (AV-27330, AV-27320 and AV-27S33 only)  
Press the VIDEO STATUS button  
STANDARD  
DYNAMIC  
THEATER or SPORTS  
Sleep Timer  
The Sleep Timer can turn the TV off for you after you fall asleep. Program it to work in intervals  
of 15 minutes, for a total time of up to 180 minutes.  
Press the SLEEP TIMER button  
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180  
Sleep Timer Message  
20 seconds before the automatic shutoff, this message will appear:  
GOOD NIGHT!!  
PUSH SLEEP TIMER BUTTON  
TO EXTEND.  
You then have 20 seconds to press the Sleep Timer button to delay the shutoff for another  
15 minutes.  
Hyper Surround (RM-C255, RM-C253 and RM-C252 only)  
Creates a deep, three-dimensional sound effect by channeling the audio through the TV's front-  
firing speakers. Press the HYPER SUR. (Hyper Surround) button to turn the effect on or off.  
HYPER SURROUND  
ON OFF  
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Button Functions  
BBE (RM-C252 only)  
BBE high definition audio adds natural, clear and extraordinary sound quality to any program.  
Turn BBE On or Off using the BBE button.  
BBE  
ON  
OFF  
100+ Button  
Use the 100+ button to directly access channels above Channel 99. For example to move to  
channel 124, press100+, 2 (two), 4 (four).  
Return+  
The RETURN+ button has two functions:  
Return - Returns to the channel viewed just before the channel currently onscreen.  
Return+ - Lets you program a specific channel to return to while scanning through the chan-  
nels using the CH+ and CH- buttons.  
RETURN+ and hold for three seconds  
RETURN CHANNEL  
PROGRAMMED !  
The channel currently active has been programmed as your Return+ channel. Now scan  
through the channels using the CHANNEL+/- buttons  
RETURN+  
You will return to your programmed channel.  
To cancel your Return+ channel, press and hold the RETURN+ button for three seconds. The  
message “RETURN CHANNEL CANCELLED!” will appear.  
• Return+ works only with the CHANNEL+/- buttons. Pressing any number key will cancel  
Return+.  
Input  
Selects the signal input source for the television: TV (for Antenna or Cable) or Video-1, 2 or 3  
for video devices like VCR’s, DVD players, or camcorders.  
INPUT  
TV  
VIDEO-1  
VIDEO-2  
VIDEO-3  
TV  
VIDEO-1  
VIDEO-2  
AV-27320 only  
NOTE:  
• BBE is a registered trademark of BBE Sound, Inc. For U.S., licensed from BBE Sound, Inc.  
under USP 4638258, 4482866 and 5510572. For Canada, licensed from BBE Sound, Inc.  
BBE is a registered trademark of BBE Sound, Inc.  
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Button Functions  
TheaterPro D6500K (RM-C253 and RM-C252 only)  
The TheaterPro D6500K Color Temperature Technology function makes sure that the video  
you watch is set to the standard color temperature, so that what you see is as true to what the  
film to video editors intended it to be.  
VCR Buttons  
You can use this remote control to operate the basic functions of your VCR. These functions  
include: play, record, rewind, fast-forward, stop, pause, channel scan, TV/VCR, power on, and  
power off.  
Move the selector switch to VCR to operate.  
• The remote is preset with the code 000 to control JVC-brand VCR’s. For any other manufac-  
turer’s brand VCR, please see the code chart and instructions on page 21.  
NOTE: The RM-C205 remote control can only be used with JVC-brand VCRs.  
DVD Buttons (RM-C255, RM-C253 and RM-C252 only)  
You can also use this remote control to operate the basic functions of your DVD player. These  
functions include: play, rewind, fast-forward, stop, still/pause, previous/next, tray open/close,  
power on, and power off.  
Move the selector switch to DVD to operate.  
• The remote is preset with the code 000 to control JVC-brand DVD players. For any other  
manufacturer’s brand DVD player, please see the code chart and instructions on page 22.  
TV/CATV Switch (RM-C255, RM-C253 and RM-C252 only)  
Use either the television’s own tuner or a cable box to select channels. Set this switch to TV to  
operate the television’s built-in tuner. Move the switch to CATV to operate a cable box.  
• See page 20 for information on programming your remote for cable box operation.  
VCR/DVD Switch (RM-C255, RM-C253 and RM-C252 only)  
You can control a VCR or DVD player with the buttons on the lower part of the remote control.  
Use the VCR/DVD selector switch to choose either VCR or DVD operation.  
• See pages 21 and 22 for information on programming your remote with VCR and DVD oper-  
ating codes.  
Light (RM-C252 only)  
Your remote control includes illuminated buttons for key features like CHANNEL +/- and VOLUME  
+/-. Press the LIGHT button to turn the illumination on.  
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Troubleshooting  
PROBLEMS  
CHECK  
There is no power  
• See if the power cord became unplugged.  
• Check for a blown fuse or circuit breaker or a power outage.  
There is no picture  
or sound  
• The antenna could be disconnected.  
• The input mode could be set improperly. See page 45.  
• The tuner (Auto Tuner Setup) could be set improperly. See page 25.  
• The TV station may be having difficulties. Check to see if other stations are working.  
Remote control is not • Check to see that the batteries are still working and properly installed.  
operating properly or • Make sure the remote has a clear sight path to the TV.  
at all  
• Check that the TV/CATV switch is in the proper position. (Except for RM-C205)  
You may be too far from the TV. You must be within 23 feet (7 meters).  
You cannot select a  
certain channel  
• Make sure the channels have been programmed. See "Channel Summary", page 28.  
• Check to see if the channel is locked. See "Channel Summary - Lock" page 28.  
The power turns off  
by itself  
• Make sure the set did not become unplugged.  
• Perhaps the On/Off Timer is set. See page 40.  
• Check to see if the Sleep Timer was set. See page 44.  
The clock is wrong  
• The power was interrupted and the clock was not reset. See page 26.  
• There is a problem with the TV. Unplug the set and call for service.  
The On Timer is  
blinking  
The color quality  
is poor  
• Tint and Color may be improperly adjusted. See page 37.  
• The Video Status mode may be turned to the wrong setting. See page 44.  
There are lines  
across the picture  
• There could be interference from another electrical appliance, such as a computer,  
another TV or VCR. Move any such appliances further away from the TV.  
• There could be interference from a high-wattage appliance, like a hairdryer or vacuum,  
operating nearby. Move the antenna away from the appliance or change to a coaxial  
cable connection which is less prone to interference.  
The picture is spotted  
There are double  
pictures (ghosts)  
• A building or passing airplane can reflect the original signal and produce a second,  
slightly delayed one. Adjust your antenna position.  
Picture is snowy  
(image noise)  
• Your antenna may be damaged, disconnected or turned. Check the antenna  
connection. If the antenna is damaged, replace it.  
Screen is 40% black • The Closed Caption Text mode is on. Turn it off in the Closed Caption Menu, page 41.  
Stereo or bilingual  
programs can't be  
heard  
• Make sure the MTS settings are correct. See "MTS" on page 39.  
There is no picture  
being displayed for  
V2 COMPONENT-IN*  
• Check your AV Cables to make sure they are connected tightly and properly.  
• In case you are connecting using component cables to V2, make sure in the onscreen  
menu system, you have "YES" selected for the V2 COMPONENT-IN.  
See page 17 and 42.  
• In case you are connecting using composite cables to V2, make sure you have 'NO"  
selected for the V2 COMPONENT-IN. See page 17 and 42.  
* AV-27320 has "V1 COMPONENT-IN" instead of "V2 COMPONENT-IN".  
Static electricity  
• It is normal to feel static electricity if you brush or touch the screen.  
• It is normal for the TV to make crackling sounds when first turned on or off. Unless  
the sound or picture become abnormal, this is fine.  
You hear occasional  
crackling sounds  
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Warranty  
For Canadian model televisions, see the separate sheet for Canadian  
Warranty information.  
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth  
below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE  
MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period  
shown below (the “Warranty Period”) (PICTURE TUBE is covered for Two (2) years.)  
Parts  
Labor  
1 YEAR  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE  
1 YEAR  
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.  
WHAT WE WILL DO:  
If this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, JVC will repair or  
replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement  
services shall be rendered by JVC during regular business hours at JVC authorized  
service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of  
this Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC author-  
ized service center on a carry-in basis. Televisions with a screen size of 25 inches and  
larger may be covered on an in-home basis where such service is available.  
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:  
To determine if in-home service is available in your area, either contact the selling dealer  
(retailer) or call 1-800-537-5722 to locate the nearest JVC authorized service center. Service  
available, will require clear access to the Television by the service representatives. If in-home  
service is not available, carry in service will be provided.  
If service is not locally available, box the product carefully, preferably in its original car-  
ton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the  
problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location which will be  
given to you by the toll free number.  
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer  
Relations Department.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:  
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:  
1) Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tam-  
pering, negligence, misuse, faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired  
or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such  
service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the  
model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;  
2) Initial installation, installation and removal from "built-in" entertainment centers and  
other mounting systems;  
3) Operational adjustments covered in the Owner’s Manual, normal maintenance, video  
and audio head cleaning;  
4) Damage that occurs in shipment, due to an act of God, and cosmetic damage;  
5) Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;  
6) Video Pick-upTubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90  
days from the date of purchase;  
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Warranty  
7) Accessories;  
8) Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from date of  
purchase.)  
There are no express warranties except as listed above.  
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY  
OF MERCHANTABILTY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY  
HEREIN.  
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVE-  
NIENCE, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-  
QUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR  
DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY  
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING  
THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE,  
ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limi-  
tations on how long the warranty lasts, so these exclusions or limitations may not  
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other  
rights which vary state to state.  
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.  
1700 Valley Road  
Wayne, New Jersey 07470  
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY  
DOES NOT APPLY FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY.  
PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION  
PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.  
For customer use:  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or  
side of the cabinet.  
Retain this information for future reference.  
Model No.:  
Serial No.:  
Purchase Date:  
Name Of Dealer:  
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Authorized Service Centers  
QUALITY  
SERVICE  
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER  
TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722  
Dear Customer,  
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, please read the  
instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repairs are neces-  
sary, please call 1 (800) 537-5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit  
our website at www.JVC.com  
Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.  
Do not service the television yourself  
Caution  
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable  
parts inside. Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs.  
Accessories  
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, please call toll free: 1 (800) 882-  
2345 or on the web at www.JVC.com  
For service in Canada  
To locate your local JVC service center or dealer in Canada please call:  
In Eastern Canada:  
1 (416) 293-1311  
In Western Canada:  
1 (604) 270-1311  
En Français (Montréal):  
1 (514) 871-1311  
Or visit us on the web at www.JVC.ca  
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Search Codes  
NOTE: Except for AV-27320.  
Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function:  
1) Slide the first 2-Way Mode Selector switch to CATV.  
2) Press the TV POWER and RETURN+ buttons. Hold for at least three seconds and release.  
3) Press TV POWER, see if the CATV or Satellite box responds.  
4) If there was a response, press RETURN+. The operating codes are now set. If there was no  
response, repeat Step 3. If you repeat Step 3 a total of 52 times without a response, use  
the  
remote control which came with the equipment.  
5) Press RETURN+ to exit.  
VCR Search Codes Function:  
1) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV” and the other 2-way selector switch to “VCR”.  
2) Press the VCR POWER and RETURN+ buttons. Hold for at least three seconds and release.  
3) Press VCR POWER, see if the VCR responds.  
4) If there was a response, press RETURN+. The operating codes are now set. If there was no  
response, repeat Step 3. If you repeat Step 3 a total of 80 times without a response, use  
the manufacturers remote control which came with the VCR.  
5) Press RETURN+ to exit.  
DVD Player Search Codes Function:  
1) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV” and the other 2-way selector switch to “DVD”.  
2) Press the DVD POWER and RETURN+ buttons. Hold for at least three seconds and release.  
3) Press DVD POWER, see if the DVD player responds.  
4) If there was a response, press RETURN+. The operating codes are now set. If there was no  
response, repeat Step 3. If you repeat Step 3 a total of 30 times without a response, use  
the manufacturers remote control which came with the DVD player.  
5) Press RETURN+ to exit.  
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Specifications  
AV-27330  
AV-27S33  
AV-27320  
AV-27D303  
AV-27D203  
MODEL  
AV-20D303  
Reception  
Format  
NTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound)  
VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69  
Sub Mid, Mid, Super, Hyper and Ultra bands  
(181 channel frequency synthesizer system)  
Reception  
Range  
Power Source  
AC 120V, 60Hz  
Power  
Consumption  
75W  
105W  
20 inch / 51 cm  
27 inch / 68 cm  
Screen Size  
measured diagonally  
full square  
measured diagonally  
full square  
Audio Output  
Speakers  
1.2W + 1.2W  
2 x 3 1/2 / 5x9 cm  
oval x 2  
Antenna Terminal  
75 ohms (VHF/UHF) (F-type connector)  
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
External Input  
Jacks  
Audio: 500mVrms (-4dBs) high impediance  
S-Video Input  
Jack  
Y: 1Vp-p positive, 75 ohms (negative sync provided)  
C: 0.286 Vp-p (burst signal), 75 ohms  
Component Input  
Jacks  
Y: 1Vp-p positive, 75 ohms (negative sync provided)  
PB/PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Audio  
Output (FIX)  
500mVrms (-4dBs) Low impedance (400 Hz when modulated 100%)  
Ø3.5 mm x 1  
Headphone Jack  
Dimensions (In)  
WxHxD (cm)  
23 3/8 x 18 x 19 1/4  
59.2 x 45.6 x 48.7  
25 3/4 x 23 3/8 x 19 1/2  
65.4 x 59.3 x 49.4  
29 5/8 x 23 1/4 x 23  
75.2 x 59.0 x 53.1  
Weight (lbs / kg)  
Accessories  
45.0 / 20.4  
68.5 / 31.1  
70.8 / 32.2  
Remote control unit x 1 / AA batteries x 2  
Specifications subject to change without notice.  
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA  
Division of JVC Americas Corp.  
1700 Valley Road  
JVC CANADA, INC.  
21 Finchdene Square  
Scarborough, Ontario  
Canada, M1X 1A7  
Wayne, New Jersey, 07470  
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