Color Television
User’s Guide
For Models:
AV-36D800
AV-32D800
AV-27D800
Illustration of AV-27D800 and RM-C344
IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER:
In the spaces below, enter the model and serial number
for your television (located on 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
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge
unit, connection requirements for the grounding electrode.
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.
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.
SERVICE
15 Unplug this TV set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qual-
ified service personnel under the following conditions:
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.
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 adjust-
ment of other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified 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 perform-
ance — this indicates a need for service.
— Never place a TV set in a “built-in” enclosure unless prop-
er ventilation is provided.
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 personnel.
— Never cover the openings with a cloth or other material.
— Never place the TV set near or over a radiator or heat registe.r
9 To avoid personal injury:
17 When replacement parts are required, have the service tech-
nician 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 pre-
vent fire, shock, or other hazards.
— Do not place a TV set on asloping 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 thresh-
olds or deep pile carpets.
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.
— Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by
the manufacturer.
19 When a TV set reaches the end of its useful life, improper dis-
posal could result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified
service technician to dispose of the TV set.
USE
10 Caution children about dropping or pushing objects into the TV set
through cabinet openings. Some internal parts carry hazardous
voltages and contact can result in a fire or electrical shock.
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 guide-
lines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that
the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding sys-
tem of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
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 additions may result in a hazard.
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 anten-
na. This will prevent damage to product due to lightning storms
4 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Picture Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
CONNECTIONS
Tint
Color
Picture
Bright
Detail
Noise Muting
Set Video Status
Connections Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front & Rear Panel Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Guide Plus+ Gold Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cable & Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Audio/Video Connections — Stereo . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting to a Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
S-VHS Connections
Sound Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
(For VCR and Camcorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting to a DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting to an External Amplifier . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link
Bass
Treble
Balance
MTS (Multi-channel Stereo Sound)
Some Sound Advice
Capable Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Clock/Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
GETTING STARTED
Set Clock
On/Off Timer
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Changing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting the CATV and VCR codes . . . . . . . . . 14
The on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Plug In Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Language
Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
TV Speaker
Audio Out
Component-In
Closed Caption
BUTTON FUNCTIONS
Auto Tuner Setup
Guide Plus+ Gold Setup. . . . . . . . . . 18
Finish
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Video Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
BBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Hyper Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
TV/Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
100+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
VCR Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Return+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Number Buttons (10 Key Pad) . . . . . . . . . . . 44
On/Move PIP (Picture In Picture) . . . . . . . . . 45
Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Swap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Channel -/+ for PIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
TV GUIDE PLUS+ GOLD
Guide Plus+ Gold Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Sort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Channel Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
V C R + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3
Guide Plus+ Gold Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
MENU FUNCTIONS
Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Channel Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Channel Guard-Lock
APPENDICES
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Troubleshooting for GUIDE Plus+ GOLD. . . . . . 47
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Authorized Service Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
VCR/Cable box brand lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
GUIDE Plus+ Setup
GUIDE Plus+ Demo
V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Channel Guard Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
C O N N E C T I O N S 5
CONNECTIONS CHECKLIST — READ ME FIRST!
The Connections Checklist section of this guide is a list of ideas to keep in mind when you set out
to perform your connections. It is designed to help us not-so-technically-advanced individuals. If
you read this section, and can’t identify the plugs, connectors, and components you have, do not
be afraid to seek help.
RF Connectors
1) Refer to the connection instructions in the user’s
guide for each component you plan to connect.
They will provide more detailed information about
their products, and they will tell you what plugs and
cables are required.
2) Most A/V input jacks and plugs are color coded:
• Yellow plugs are Video connections
• Red plugs are for Right Audio connections
• White plugs are Left Audio (Mono) connections
S-Video Plug
3) Perform one hookup at a time.
If you have many accessories to connect, make sure
each connection is correct by checking to see that it
works properly before attempting the next connection.
(For example, always start with the RF or Cable
connections, make sure it works, then move on to
video or VCR connections.)
A/V Input Plug
4) Unplug the power cord between each connection.
5) Each jack on the back of the TV is labeled. If you
read these instructions and still do not fully
understand the connections process, seek
assistance.
IR Mouse
6) The IR Mouse lets Guide Plus+ Gold control your
cable box and/or your VCR. You must place the
transmitter of the IR Mouse in front of the
corresponding window on the cable box or VCR.
7) The AV Compu Link Cable is supplied with the
JVC device which you want to connect. If you do
not have one, but you do have a JVC Compu Link
capable VCR or HiFi, contact your local JVC dealer.
AV Compu Link Cable
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FRONT PANEL DIAGRAMS
FRONT PANEL DIAGRAM
AV-32D800 • AV-27D800
FRONT PANEL DIAGRAM
AV-36D800
REAR PANEL DIAGRAM
REAR PANEL DIAGRAM
Common to all models in this book.
C O N N E C T I O N S
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GUIDE PLUS+ GOLD SETUP
™
CABLE & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
No Cable Box Required
#1
1) Connect cable or antenna wire out from wall, in to splitter RF input.
2) Connect wire out from splitter RF output, in to TV RF input.
3) Connect wire out from splitter RF output, in to VCR RF input.
NOTES: A) In order for GUIDE Plus+ GOLD to control the VCR, put one IR Mouse in front of the remote control
infrared receiver window of the VCR.
B) Since this arrangement does not require you to use a cable box, DO NOT cut off the
second IR Mouse. Roll up the wire, and place the second mouse behind the TV.
C) You must connect the VCR to the TV using Audio/Video connections (see page 9).
❒ Refer to the VCR instructions regarding its connections.
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VCR Plus+, C , PlusCode and GUIDE Plus+are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ and
GUIDEPlus+ systems are manufacturred under license from Gemstar Development Corporation and VCR Index Systems
B.V., respectively.
GEMSTAR IS NOT IN ANYWAY LIABLE FORTHE ACCURACY OFTHE PROGRAM SCHEDULE
INFORMATION PROVIDED BYTHE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR BE LIABLE
FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS,LOSS OF BUSINESS,OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTIONWITHTHEPROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION,
EQUIPMENT,OR SERVICES RELATINGTOTHE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.
VCRrequired for recording.
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Cable Box Required For All Channels
#2
1) Connect cable wire out from the wall, in to the cable box input.
2) Connect cable wire out from cable box, in to the splitter RF input.
3) Connect cable wire out from splitter RF output, in to the TV RF input.
4) Connect cable wire out from splitter RF output, in to the VCR RF input.
NOTE: A) In order for GUIDE Plus+ GOLD to control the VCR and the cable box, put one IR Mouse in front of
the remote infrared receiver window of each device.
B) You must connect the VCR to the TV using audio/video connections (see page 9).
C) When you connect cable box and VCR as shown in the above, you must set the channel of VCR to
RF output of cable box after you finished GUIDE Plus+ GOLD Setup from page 19 to page 22.
Cable Box Required but with Cable Box Video Output
#3
1) Cable wire out from wall, in to cable box RF input.
2) Out from cable box RF output, in to VCR RF input.
3) Yellow video cable out from cable box Video output, in to TV Video Input 1.
4) White audio cable out from cable box Left Audio output, in to TV Left Audio input jack.
5) Red audio cable out from cable box Right Audio output, in to TV Right Audio input jack.
NOTE: A) In order for GUIDE Plus+ GOLD to control the VCR and the cable box, put one IR Mouse in front of
the remote infrared receiver window of each device.
B) You must connect the VCR to the TV Video Input 2 using audio/video connections (see page 9).
C) You connect the video output from cable box to Video Input 1 of the TV. If you connect to Video
Input 2, it cannot download the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD data. In the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD Setup,Step
3C, you will need to set the output of cable box to "O/AUX".
D) When you connect cable box and VCR as shown in the above, you must set the channel of VCR to
RF output of cable box after you finished GUIDE Plus+ GOLD Setup from page 19 to page 22.
C O N N E C T I O N S
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AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS — STEREO
1) Yellow video cable out from VCR, in to TV Video input jack.
2) White audio cable out from VCR Left Audio output, in to TV Left Audio input jack.
3) Red audio cable outfrom VCR Right Audio output, into TV Right Audio input jack.
NOTE: If your VCR is mono, it has only one audio out jack. Connect it to the TV L/Mono input.
CONNECTING TO A CAMCORDER
1) Yellow video cable out from camcorder, in to TV Video input jack.
2) White audio cable out from camcorder, in to TV Left Audio input jack.
3) If you have a stereo model camcorder, connect the Red Audio cable out from the camcorder, in to the TV
Right Audio input jack.
S-VHS CONNECTIONS (FOR VCR AND CAMCORDER)
Keep the audio connections the same as for a non-S-VHS VCR or camcorder (page 9), and use the special
S-VHS cable that came with the VCR or Camcorder.
1) S-VHS Plug out from VCR, in to TV’s S-Video input.
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CONNECTING TO A DVD PLAYER
1) Connect green cable out from DVD player “Y” component output, in to TV “Y” component input.
2) Connect blue cable out from DVD player “P
B
” component output, in to TV “P
B
” 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 outfrom DVD Right audio output, into TV Right Audio Input 2.
❒ Green, blue and red are the most common colors of DVD cables. Some models may vary cable 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 output cable. It is best to complete one set
of connections (DVD or audio output) before starting the other to avoid accidentally switching the cables.
❒ Please set the COMPONENT-IN on the Initial Setup Menu to "YES" whenever you connect a DVD player.
CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER
1) White audio cable out from TV Left Audio output jack, in to Amplifier [Left] input.
2) Red audio cable out from TV Right Audio output jack, in to Amplifier [Right] input.
NOTE: A) Set the TV Speaker to OFF (page 42), switch the audio output to VARI (page 42), and adjust
the sound with the TV remote’s VOLUME button.
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C O N N E C T I O N S
CONNECTING TO JVC AV COMPU LINK EX
CAPABLE COMPONENTS
AV Compu Link EX makes playing video tapes totally automatic. Simply insert a pre-recorded tape*
into the JVC brand VCR, and the VCR automatically turns on and starts playing. At the same time,
the VCR sends an AV Compu Link EX signal to the television telling it to turn on and switch to the
correct video input.
NOTE: The AV Compu Link EX cable may be included with the AV Compu Link capable accessory you
intend to connect. If it is not, contact an authorized JVC Service Center for Part # EWP 805-012.
NOTES:
A) The AV Compu Link EX cable has a male 3.5 mm (mono) mini plug on each end.
B) If your JVC brand VCR has A Code/B Code Remote Control Switching (see your VCR instructions),
using VCR A Code will switch the TV to Video Input 1. If you use Input 1 for Video out from the
cable box, use Input 2 here. Using B Code will switch the TV to Video Input 2.
C) To connect a JVC HiFi receiver or amplifier for a completely automated home theater, see the HiFi
receiver's instructions for detailed hookup diagrams.
* In order for the VCR to start playback automatically, the recording tabs must be removed from the
VHS tape. If the tab is in place, automatic switching starts when you push the VCR PLAY button.
** AV COMPU LINK EX is compatible with the following 1998 receivers: RX-664V, RX-665V, RX-774V,
RX-884V, RX-1024V, and later receiver models.
*** Please consult the user's manual for your JVC DVD Player on how to connect a JVC DVD Player
using AV Compu Link EX.
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REMOTE CONTROLS
RM-CM344
RM-C344
CHANGING THE BATTERIES
Be sure to use only size AA batteries.
Push down on the remote's back cover and slide
towards the bottom to remove it.
1
Insert the two supplied AA batteries, carefully noting
the “+” and “–” markings on the batteries and remote
control. To avoid a short circuit, insert “–” end first.
2
Slide the cover back into place (until it clicks into position).
3
❒ If the remote control acts erratically, replace the batteries.
Typical battery life is usually about six months to one year.
❒ We recommend alkaline batteries for a longer battery life.
Note:
When you change the batteries, try to complete the task in
less that three minutes. If it takes longer than three minutes,
the remote codes for your VCR and/or Cable box will have to
be reset (page 14).
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G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
POWER
❒ Make sure that the TV/CATV switch is set to TV. Switch to CATV only to operate a cable box.
❒ Press the POWER button on the remote control or the TV front panel. The On Timer lamp will glow red.
❒ The first time you turn on the TV, the “Plug In Menu” will appear. You should turn to the Plug In
Menu section (page 16) now to learn more about this menu.
❒ To turn the power off, press the POWER button again. The On Timer lamp will go out.
❒ When the TV is off, the OnTimer lamp remains on while the On/Off Timer function is active, but at a
reduced brightness.
ADJUSTING VOLUME
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CHANGING CHANNELS
10 key direct access.
1
Press the numbers on the remote’s 10 key pad. For single-digit channel numbers press 0 then the
number. For channels above 100, press the 100+ button plus the 2-digit number.
Channel +/- buttons.
2
• To scan the channels one at a time, press the remote's Channel + or - button and release.
• To scan through the channels very quickly, hold down the remote's Channel + or - button.
After two channels go by at normal speed, the rest of the channels will speed byat the rate of five
channels per second. You will not see pictures on the channels, only the changing channel numbers at
the bottom of the screen.
Return.
3
Press and release the RETURN+ button to return to the previous channel. First, select a channel
(game #1). Then, select another channel (game #2) with the 10 key pad and push the RETURN+ but-
ton to flip directly back and forth.
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Return+ .
Press and hold down the RETURN+ button for three seconds. The message, “RETURN CHANNEL
PROGRAMMED !” will appear and you can scan as you wish. Press RETURN+ again and you will go
back to the Return+ channel.
To cancel a Return+ channel, press and hold down the RETURN+ button for another three seconds
and the message, “RETURN CHANNEL CANCELLED !” appears.
❒ Pressing a number key or turning the set off will also cancel a Return+ channel.
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SETTING THE CATV & VCR CODES
Many CATV & VCR brands have more than one code. If the first code in the list does not work, try the other
codes listed. If your CATV box or your VCR do not respond to any of the codes listed for the manufacturer and
search code function, use the remote control for that accessory to operate it.
CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE SETUP
The remote is programmed with the CATV and Satellite codes for power on and off, 10 key, and channel up
and down.
1) Determine the correct code from the “CATV & Satellite Codes” chart below.
2) Slide the 2-Way Mode Selector Switch to CATV.
3) Press and hold down the DISPLAY button.
4) Enter the 3-digit code with the 10 key pad while continuing to hold down the DISPLAY button.
5) Release the DISPLAY button.
6) Confirm the operation of the cable box.
Note : If your cable box or satellite box does not respond to any code on the chart, use the Search
Codes Function below.
CATV & Satellite Codes
CABLE BOXES
CODES
DIGITAL
SATELLITE
SYSTEMS
CODES
CABLE BOXES
CODES
Puser
RCA
Realistic
Regal
032
061
032
ABC
Archer
Cableview
Citizen
Curtis
024
032, 025
051, 032
022, 051
058, 059
100
106
112
104, 111
104
105
102, 103
108
Echostar
G.E.
058, 064, 040, 041, 042, 045,
068
034
Gradiente
Hitachi
HNS(Hughes)
Panasonic
Philips
Primestar
RCA
Sony
Regency
Rembrandt
Samsung
Scientific Atlanta 057, 058, 059
SLMark
Diamond
Eagle
Eastern
GCBrand
Gemini
024, 032, 025
029
034
032, 051
037, 032, 051, 038
051
051, 047
051, 056
032, 051
067
047, 051
044
022, 043
Sprucer
Stargate
Telecaption
Teleview
Texscan
Tocom
Toshiba
Unika
Universal
Videoway
Viewstar
Zenith
106, 109, 110
107
General Instrument
065,024, 025, 026, 027, 020,
021, 022, 057, 023
040, 041, 042, 045
049, 024
065, 024, 025, 026, 027, 020,
021, 022, 057, 023
049, 050, 051, 054
033
101
102, 103
Hamlin
Hitachi
Jerrold
Toshiba
Uniden
035, 036, 066
050
Macom
032, 025
022, 032
052
029, 030
063, 046
046
Magnavox
Memorex
Movietime
Oak
Panasonic
Paragon
Philips
030
032, 051
039, 037, 048
055, 056, 060
063
028, 029, 030, 052, 053, 031,
069
Zenith/Drake
Satellite
Pioneer
Pulsar
047, 062
051, 032
Search Codes Function :
1) Slide the 2-Way Mode Selector Switch to CATV.
2) Press the TV POWER and RETURN+ buttons simultaneously for more than three seconds, then release.
3) Press TV POWER and check if the accessory responds.
4) If there was a response, press RETURN+. If there was no response, repeat Step 3 until there is a response. If
you repeat Step 3 more than 70 times and there is still no response, use the accessory remote.
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VCR SETUP
The remote is pre-programmed with the VCR codes for power on and power off, play, stop, fast-forward,
rewind, pause, record, and channel up and down.
1) Determine the correct code from the “VCR Codes” chart (below).
2) Slide the 2-Way Mode Selector Switch to TV.
3) Press and hold down the DISPLAY button.
4) Enter the 3-digit code with the 10 key pad while continuing to hold down the DISPLAY button.
5) Release the DISPLAY button.
6) Confirm the operation of the VCR.
❒ When you record a channel, press the PLAY button while continuing to hold down the REC button.
Note : If your VCR does not respond to any code on the chart, use the Search Codes Function below.
VCR Codes
VCRs
CODES
VCRs
Magnavox
Marantz
Marta
Memorex
MGA
Minolta
Mitsubishi
CODES
VCRs
Samsung
Sansui
Sanyo
Scott
CODES
Admiral
035
031, 023, 024, 086
003, 004, 005
037, 060, 062, 033, 089
003, 026, 020, 052
063, 067, 091, 071
059, 060, 062, 067, 038, 040,
047, 048, 026, 020
063, 064, 065, 066, 058
075
Aiwa
Akai
027, 032
029, 072, 073, 074
064,
024, 067
Audio Dynamic 003, 005
Bell & Howell
Broksonic
Canon
063, 071
020, 026
023, 025
038, 040, 047, 048, 041, 042
058, 045
038, 040, 047, 048, 041, 042,
078, 090
047, 027, 062
003, 004, 005, 000
024, 023
028, 021, 035, 064
026, 020
023, 024, 021, 022
024, 058, 045, 063, 003, 004,
005
Sears
Shintom
Sharp
Signature 2000
Singer
Sony
SV2000
Sylvania
Symphonic
Tashiro
CCE
043
035, 036, 080, 088
027, 035
Citizen
064
Multitech
NEC
Olympic
Optimus
Orion
Craig
063, 029, 064
045, 024, 027
043, 059, 024
003, 004, 005
045
075
Curtis Mathes
Daewoo
DBX
Dimensia
Emerson
028, 029, 030, 053, 054, 055
027
031, 023, 024, 027
027, 081
Panasonic
Penney
043, 026, 077, 061, 025, 042,
020, 076
064
Tatung
003, 004, 005
Fisher
Funai
GE
Go Video
Goldstar
Gradiente
Hitachi
Instant Replay
Jensen
JVC
063, 066, 067, 065, 071
027, 026, 020, 000
033, 045, 024
037, 051, 049, 050, 089
064
083, 084, 081, 000, 001
023, 045, 058, 027, 081
024, 023
Pentax
Philco
058, 005, 045
031, 024, 027, 023, 026, 020,
043
031, 023, 024, 086
023
045, 058, 023,024, 031, 046,
059, 060, 033, 087
021, 022, 023, 024
033, 024, 063, 036, 067, 040,
027
033, 045, 058, 023, 024, 031,
046, 059, 060, 083, 085, 087
024, 063, 036, 067, 040, 027
Teac
003, 004, 027, 005
021, 022, 023, 024
024, 027, 070
Technics
Teknika
Toshiba
Philips
Pioneer
Proscan
059, 046, 079
Vector Research 005
Wards
Yamaha
Zenith
035, 036, 067, 044, 064
063, 003, 004, 005
044, 082, 064
Quasar
Radio Shack
003
000, 001, 002, 003, 004, 005
003, 004, 064, 005
027, 064, 058, 065, 066, 063,
067
Kenwood
LXI
RCA
Realistic
Search Codes Function :
1) Slide the 2-Way Mode Selector Switch to TV.
2) Press the VCR POWER and RETURN+ buttons simultaneously for more than three seconds, then release.
3) Press VCR POWER and check if the accessory responds.
4) If there was a response, press RETURN+. If there was no response, repeat Step 3 until there is a response. If
you repeat Step 3 more than 80 times and there is still no response, use the accessory remote.
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THE SYMBOLS USED IN THIS GUIDE
PICTURE ADJUST
PREVIOUS
Whenever you see up and down arrows is this
book, press the MENU UP or MENU DOWN button to:
• Move vertically in the main menu,
• Move through a submenu,
• Move to the next letter, number, or other choice
in a submenu, or
• Back up to correct an error, or
• Channel Up or Down
TINT
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COLOR
PICTURE
BRIGHT
DETAIL
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NEXT PAGE
SELECT
OPERATE
BY
BY
Whenever you see left and right arrows, press the
MENU LEFT or MENU RIGHT button to:
EX
IT
EXIT BY
• Select the highlighted item, or
• Select the options in a submenu, or
• Volume Up or Down
PICTURE ADJUST
PREVIOUS
The “Press Button” means you should press that
button on the remote control.
NOISE MUTING
SET VIDEO STATUS
ON OFF
The “Helping Hand” points to the highlighted or
selected item in a menu.
To use the Menu, press the MENU button and then use
NEXT PAGE
the
and
buttons to move around the menu as
SELECT
OPERATE
BY
BY
EX
IT
described above. If you continue pressing the MENU
button, the display will skip to the next menu screen.
EXIT BY
Note:The menu screens shown in this book are representations of the
SOUND ADJUST
menu screens on your set, not exact replications.
PREVIOUS
PLUG IN MENU
BASS
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LANGUAGE
AUTO TUNER SETUP
TV GUIDE PLUS+ SETUP
ENG FRE SPA
TREBLE
BALANCE
MTS
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STEREO SAP MONO
ON AIR
FINISH
NEXT PAGE
SELECT
OPERATE
BY
BY
EX
IT
SELECT
OPERATE
BY
BY
EX
IT
EXIT BY
EXIT BY
The “Plug In Menu” only appears the first time the TV is plugged in.
CLOCK/ TIMERS
INITIAL SETUP
PREVIOUS
PREVIOUS
SET CLOCK
ON/ OFF TIMER
GUIDE PLUS+ MENU
GUIDE PLUS+ DEMO
NEXT PAGE
PREVIOUS
NEXT PAGE
SELECT
OPERATE
BY
BY
EX
IT
SELECT
OPERATE
BY
BY
EX
IT
EXIT BY
EXIT BY
INITIAL SETUP
INITIAL SETUP
PREVIOUS
TV SPEAKER
AUDIO OUT
COMPONENT-IN YES NO
LANGUAGE
CLOSED CAPTION
ON OFF
VARI FIX
AUTO TUNER SETUP
CHANNEL SUMMARY
V-CHIP
ENG FRE SPA
SET LOCK CODE
NEXT PAGE
NEXT PAGE
SELECT
OPERATE
BY
BY
EX
IT
SELECT
OPERATE
BY
BY
EX
IT
EXIT BY
EXIT BY
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P L U G I N M E N U
PLUG IN MENU
AUTO TUNER SETUP
NOTES:
The Plug In Menu comes up
During Auto Tuner Setup, the TV will
We recommend
that you do not
exit the Plug In
Menu before
completing the
setup so that
your preferences
are set right
automatically when you first turn on the
TV after plugging it in. The Plug In Menu
sets the default preferences for you for:
automatically scan through all available
channels and memorize the active ones
so that when you scan, you do not pick
up weak or noisy channels.
❒ The Language in which you want the
onscreen displays to appear.
❒ The Auto Tuner Setup of channels to
be included in scan.
❒ GUIDE Plus+ GOLD settings so you
may begin to receive programming
information.
To AUTO TUNER SETUP
To operate
away.
If you do exit,
don’t panic, you
can set these
preferences later
with the regular
menu.
TUNER MODE : CABLE AIR
START
LANGUAGE
Your JVC television allows you to choose
from English, French, or Spanish on-
screen menus and displays.
To choose CABLE or AIR
To move to START
To start programming
To LANGUAGE
NOW
PROGRAMMING!
LANGUAGE
ENG
FRE
SPA
48
To choose the language
Programming takes approximately
1 to 2 minutes
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
PROGRAMMING OVER!
Note: Language settings apply only to
the television's on-screen menus.
GUIDE Plus+ GOLD displays appear in
English only.
Note: Noise Muting will not work while
Auto Tuner Setup is working.
FINISH
GUIDE PLUS+ SETUP
Once you have set up the items in the
Plug In Menu you must select finish.
You must perform Guide Plus+ Setup
before you can begin using the GUIDE
Plus+ GOLD features.
To FINISH
To Exit
To GUIDE PLUS+ SETUP
To operate
Note: You can reset the preferences
that you set here in the Plug In Menu
via the regular JVC Menu system.
You should now turn to the section
"Guide Plus+ Gold Setup", page 18 in
this book, and complete the Setup
steps outlined there.
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SETTING UP GUIDE PLUS+ GOLD™
Before you can starttaking advantage of all the great features of GUIDEPlus+ GOLD, you need to perform the
setup process. Some basic information isneeded bythe television so thatGUIDEPlus+ GOLDwill operate
properl.ySetting up GUIDEPlus+ GOLDiseasywith simple on-screen menus and your remote control.
For the following steps you will use the up and down arrow keys and the 10-key pad on your remote. All selections are
entered into the system by pressing the ENTER button on the GUIDEPlus+ GOLDsection of your remote. If you make a
mistake or need to change your setup information in the future, Setup can be accessed by the GUIDEPlus+ GOLD
Setup option on your D800's on-screen menus. You may leave the GUIDEPlus+ GOLDSetup at any time by pressing
either the GUIDE/TV or EXIT button, but Setup must be completed before GUIDEPlus+ GOLD may be used.
Note: The steps in Setting Up GUIDE Plus+GOLD below are started from the Plug In Menu. If you enter Setup from
another menu, a different first screen may appear (screen seen in Step 6). If this occurs, select Setup and press ENTER.
You will then move to Step one shown here.
STEP 1
First GUIDEPlus+ GOLDneeds to know in which country you
are located.
1. Use the up and down arrow keys on your remote to
select USA or Canada.
2. Press the ENTER button to record your selection.
(After you press Enter you will automatically move to step 2.)
Note: Use of GUIDE Plus+ GOLD in Canada with
televisions sold in the United States is not
recommended. Inaccurate display of television
listings may occur.
STEP 2
Next GUIDEPlus+ GOLDneeds to know your specific geo-
graphic location using your Zip Code. This allows the system
to receive the correct local television listings for your area.
1. A row of dashes will appear. Using the up and down
arrow keys, or 10-key pad on your remote, enter your
Zip code. Press ENTERwhen you are done.
Note: If you make a mistake entering your Zip code,
you can use the left and right arrow keys to move
to that digit and correct it.
(After you press Enter you will automatically move to step 3.)
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STEP 3
Next GUIDEPlus+ GOLDwill ask if your television is
connected to a cable system.
1. Use the up and down arrow keys on your remote to
select Yes or No.
2. Press the ENTER button to record your selection.
(If you selected NO, you will automatically move to Step 4. If you selected
YES, you will move to Step 3A.)
STEP 3A
GUIDEPlus+ GOLDwill then ask if you need a cable box to
receive cable broadcasts.
1. Use the up and down arrow keys on your remote to
select Yes or No.
2. Press the ENTER button to record your selection.
(If you selected NO, you will automatically move to Step 4. If you selected
YES, you will move to Step 3B.)
STEP 3B
The following steps will make sure that GUIDEPlus+ GOLD
can interact properly with your cable box.
(For more information on connecting your D-800 series
television to a cable system, please see pages 7-8).
1. Tune your cable box to channel 02.
2. Using the up and down arrow keys, select your
cable box brand from the on-screen list (brand
names appear in alphabetical order). Press ENTER to
record your selection.
(After you press Enter you will automatically move to step 3C.
For a complete list of brands available, see page 50.)
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STEP 3C
Next GUIDEPlus+ GOLDwill send a test signal to your cable
box. The test will switch the channel in the PIP window to
channel 09.
1. GUIDEPlus+ GOLDwill ask if the PIP display
switched to channel 09. If the channel has
changed to 09 use the up and down arrow keys to
select Yes and press ENTER. If the PIP window DID
NOT change to channel 09, use the arrow keys to
select No and press ENTER.
(If you selected YES, you will automatically move to Step 3D. If you
selected NO, GUIDEPlus+ GOLDwill repeat the test using a different code.
This step may be repeated several times until the proper code is found.)
2. If GUIDEPlus+ GOLDtests all available codes for a
particular cable box and fails to find the correct
one, a message will appear saying the test has
failed. You may try the test again using a different
manufacturer's name, or you can skip the cable
box set up. If you get a message that the cable
box test failed, please consult the manual that
came with your cable box or contact your cable
company for more information.
Note: Skipping cable box setup means GUIDE Plus+ GOLD will not be
able to automatically control your cable box.
STEP 3D
GUIDEPlus+ GOLDwill ask you for the cable output channel.
This is the channel your television must be tuned to in order
for your cable box to work.
1. Use the up and down arrow keys on your remote to
select the channel number or input needed to
operate your cable box.
2. Press the ENTER button to record your selection.
(After you press Enter you will automatically move to step 4.)
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STEP 4
Next GUIDEPlus+ GOLDwill ask if your television is
connected to a VCR.
1. Use the up and down arrow keys on your remote to
select Yes or No.
2. Press the ENTER button to record your selection.
(If you selected NO, you will automatically move to Step 5. If you selected
YES, you will move to Step 4A.)
STEP 4A
--:--
GUIDEPlus+ GOLDfeatures the VCR Plus+ system which
makes videotaping a program as easy as entering a single
PlusCode number. You can also control your VCR with your
RM-C344 remote control. To take advantage of these fea-
tures, you must enter your VCR brand into the system.
1. GUIDEPlus+ GOLDwill ask you to tune your VCR to
channel 02, then turn the VCR off.
2. Next select your VCR brand name from the list
using the up and down arrow keys. Once you
select your VCR brand, press the ENTER button.
(After you press Enter you will automatically move to step 4B.
Notes: For more information on connecting a VCR, please see page 9.
For more information on VCR Plus+, please see page 33.
For a list of VCR brands available, see page 50)
STEP 4B
GUIDEPlus+ GOLDwill send a test signal to your VCR. The
test signal will change your VCR's tuner to channel 09
1. GUIDE Plus+ GOLD will ask if the VCR switched to
channel 09. If the VCR has changed to 09 use the up
and down arrow keys to select Yes and press ENTER.
If the VCR HAS NOT changed to channel 09, use the
arrow keys to select No and press ENTER.
(If you selected YES, you will automatically move to Step 5. If you selected
NO, GUIDE Plus+ GOLD will repeat the test using a different code. The
test will repeat until all codes for that model have been tried.)
2. If all the codes fail, you will get a message saying
that the VCR test failed. You will be asked if you
would like to repeat the VCR test using a "generic"
set of codes. If you choose Yes, please go back to
Step 4A and repeat. If you choose No, you will
continue to Step 5.
Note: Skipping VCR Setup means GUIDE Plus+ GOLD will not be able to
automatically control your VCR.
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STEP 5
Congratulations! GUIDEPlus+ GOLDsetup is now complete.
Your D800 Series television is now ready to use the GUIDE
Plus+ GOLDsystem.
1. Press the ENTER button to continue.
2. You may see a second screen with reminders
about your Cable and/or VCR connections. To
continue, press ENTER again.
(After you press Enter you will automatically continue on
to step 6.)
STEP 6
You will now see a final menu screen. From this menu you
have four options:
1. If you feel you may have made a mistake during
the setup process and would like to repeat the setup,
select Setup. Please turn back to Step 1 in this
section and repeat the Setup process.
2. To view a demonstration of GUIDEPlus+ GOLD,
select View Demo.
3.GUIDE Plus+ GOLD will automatically display
whenever you turn the television on. If you would
rather have a broadcast channel appear when you
turn the television on, select Options and set display
to Off.
4. If you feel that you have entered all the Setup
information correctly, choose Exit to leave Setup.
Cable users note: After the data for GUIDE Plus+ GOLD is received a
"channel map" is created. If there is more than one cable company
serving your local area a screen will appear the first time you press the
GUIDE/TVbutton (see screen at bottom right). Because different cable
companies may list networks on different channels, GUIDE Plus+
GOLD needs to determine which set of channels matches your cable
system. You will be presented channel choices for each network. Using
the left or right arrow keys, select the set which matches the channel
lineup for your cable system. GUIDE Plus+ GOLDcan now complete
its "channel map" for your television.
Guide Plus+ Gold Setup Notes
After Setup is complete, it may take up to 24 hours for GUIDEPlus+ GOLDto receive its initial download of program-
ming information. The GUIDEPlus+ GOLDmenus will not be available until this first download is complete. After the
initial download, you television will regularly automatically update the programming information.
If you use a cable box, the TV power must be off for the data download to work.
If you need to change your Setup options (for example if you move to a new location), you can access the Setup rou-
tine through the GUIDEPlus+ GOLDmenu screen or from the regular JVC Menu system from the GUIDE PLUS+
menu screen. You can make changes to your Setup options at any time.
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3
INTRODUCTION
In this section you will learn how to use the features of your GUIDEPlus+ GOLDsystem. From easy to
read program listings, to sorting your view choices by category, to one-touch VCR recording, watch-
ing television will never be the same.
Notes: If you have not already done so, please run the GUIDEPlus+ GOLDSetup beginning on page
18. Setup must be complete before the GUIDEPlus+ GOLDfeatures will work.
To operate GUIDE Plus+ GOLD, the TV/CATV switch on your remote control must be set to "TV".
Below is a sample GUIDEPlus+ GOLDscreen with some of the features identified (Grid screen shown).
PIP Window - This window displays the program that was on-screen when GUIDEPlus+ GOLDwas activated. If
you select another channel or program from a GUIDEPlus+ GOLDmenu, it will appear in this window.
Note: PIP image will not display if program exceedes V-Chip ratings (for information on V-Chip, see page 35.)
or if the channel is locked (see "Channel Guard", page 34).
Summary Window - This area displays any additional information from a highlighted choice on a menu. For
example on this screen, a brief description of a television show will appear here when a show is highlighted in
the TV listing Grid.
GUIDE Plus+ GOLD Toolbar - This toolbar shows the different functions available from GUIDEPlus+ GOLD.
Each of these functions will be described later in this section.
Menu (Programming Grid shown) - This is an example of one of the menus that will appear in GUIDEPlus+ GOLD.
This Grid feature menu shows television listings in one-hour blocks. For more on the Grid feature, see page 24.
Information Windows - These two windows are used to display additional programming information.
Buttons - The two buttons (one blue, one green) at the top of the screen correspond to the blue and green
buttons on your remote control. They will be used for different features on different function screens.
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GRID
Grid shows you television listings on an easy-to-read, interactive display. By highlighting a program, you
can get a brief summary of that show, with information including the V-Chip rating. Highlight a station and
view what shows will be playing on that for the entire day. You can also command your VCR to tape a
program with the push of a single button.
Press the GUIDE/TV Button
A Grid listing the television programs for your area will
appear. The listings will begin with the half hour block
closest to the current time (for example at 8:03pm the
display will start with the 8:00pm listings). Listings will be
available for three days into the future. You can move to
different times or stations using the arrow keys on your
remote control.
To move to the next or previous half-hour time block
To move to the next or previous station listing
You can also move directly to a channel's listing by
entering the channel number with the 10-key pad.
Input the channel number (i.e. 13) and press Enter
As you move to different stations, they will appear in the
PIP window. You may also view the entire day's listings
Direct Entry Note: If you have a cable box which has two
inputs (A and B), after inputting a channel number, you
for a specific channel. To view one channel's listings
must select the propper input (A or B) with the arrow keys,
highlight a program from that channel on the program-
then press enter.
ming grid.
Press the INFO Button
A listing of the day's programming on that channel will
appear. To return to the programming grid, press INFO
again.
You can also "lock" the PIP window, so that it remains set
on one channel as you scan through the listings menu.
Move to the network logo column
To move to the channel you want locked
in the PIP window.
Press the BLUE Button
PIP will remain on the selected channel as you move
through the listings menu. To unlock the PIP window,
move back to the network column and press the BLUE
button again.
Once you have found a program you would.like to watch,
you can tune directly to that channel.
Press the ENTER Button
The television will leave the programming grid and tune
to the highlighed channel.
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5
GRID
Summary Window
The summary window on the GUIDEPlus+ GOLDgrid screen displays a brief description of programs
you highlight from the programming Grid. In addition to a summary of the show, it displays information
such as V-Chip rating, if Closed Captioning is available and if it is a stereo broadcast.
Watch
You can program the television to tune in to a certain program at a certain time with the Blue button. Select a
program from the program listings grid, then press the Blue button.
BLUE
Your program is now scheduled to Watch one time. To change this so that this program is tuned in daily or
weekly, press the Green button. This will move you to the Schedule screen (for more on the Schedule feature,
see page 29). If the TV is turned off at the time of a programmed show, the power will come on automatically
and the television will tune to the programmed channel. After the program ends, the television will shut off auto-
matically if no other operations are performed.
To move the GUIDEPlus+ GOLDtoolbar to select a different function, or
GUIDE/TV, to return to normal television viewing.
Record
Once you have highlighted a program from the TV listing grid, you can automatically program the television to
record. With the program highlighted, press the Green button on the remote control.
GREEN
Your program is now scheduled to Record one time. To change this so that this program is recorded daily or weekly,
press the Green button. This will move you to the Schedule screen (for more on the Schedule feature, see page 29).
To move the GUIDEPlus+ GOLDtoolbar to select a different function, or
GUIDE/TV, to return to normal television viewing.
Notes:
The same programming method can also be accessed by pressing the VCR+ button.
Shows programmed to Watch will appear in orange on the programming grid. Shows programmed to Record will
appear in red. If one channel is shared by two stations, programmed events for that channel may not change
color on the programming grid.
A program will not register to Watch or Record if its time overlaps with an event already programmed.
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SORT
Sort lets you organize the GUIDEPlus+ GOLDlistings so that you can find your favorite type of pro-
gram quickly and easily. You may sort your programs by three main categories and numerous
"sub-themes", all with a few simple buttons on your remote control. You can even see what's coming
on in your selected categories up to eight days into the future.
Press the GUIDE/TV Button
Press the MENU Button to access the toolbar
To Sort
Three theme options will appear below the
GUIDEPlus+ GOLDtoolbar. Select the theme of
programming you wish to view.
To Movies, Sports, or Children
A menu listing the sub-themes for your choice
will now appear below the main theme you
selected. Using the up and down arrows, now
select the sub-theme of programming you wish
to view.
To move to Sub-theme
• Sub-themes will vary depending on
the category you select.
Press the ENTER Button
A grid will now appear listing the programs that
match your theme and sub-theme choice. Use
the up and down arrows to select a specific
program. Use the right and left arrows to move to
a different day. You can view listings for pro-
grams up to eight days in the future.
To move to a specific Program
To move to a different day.
When highlighted, a summary of the program will
appear in the summary window. Additional
information, including ratings, program length,
and pluscode number can be displayed.
Press the INFO Button
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SORT
Once you have selected a program you can set
your television to either Record or Watch.
Press BLUE Button to Watch a program
from the Sort list.
Press the GREEN Button to Record a
program from the Sort list.
(See page 25 for more on the Watch and Record
commands.)
After programming the television to Watch or
Record a program, you may select another pro-
gram from the list.
To move to a specific Program
You may also repeat the Sort command using a
different theme and sub-theme.
To move to Sort on the GUIDEPlus+ GOLD
toolbar, or
Press the GUIDE/TV Button to return to
normal television viewing.
Notes:
The Sort feature will display programs up to eight
days in the future.
If there are no programs in the next eight days
for the sub-theme you choose, the Sort list will
be empty.
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NEWS
The News feature helps keep you keep up with what's happening. GUIDEPlus+ GOLDwill display the
day's top news stories right on your TV screen. Select a topic from a list of headlines, then read the
story on your TV. Choose from News, Sports, and Business stories, updated 24 hours a day.
Press the GUIDE/TV Button
Press the MENU Button to access the toolbar
To News
A list of headlines will now appear. Move through
the list using the up and down arrows on your
remote. As you highlight a headline, a summary
of the story will appear in the summary window.
To move to a specific headline from the
list
To read the full text of a highlighted
headline.
The full text of the story will now appear. You can
use the up and down arrows to move to addi-
tional screens of text or the right and left arrows
to move to a previous or next story from the
headline list
To move to another screen of text in the
story
To move to the previous or next story, or
Press the INFO Button to flip between the
list of headlines and story text display.
Notes:
News data is received via the MSNBC network
on cable. If you receive MSNBC, real-time news
updates will be available 24 hours a day.
PIP will automatically change to MSNBC when
you access the News feature.
If you do not have access to MSNBC, news
updates will be received twice daily during the
GUIDE Plus+ GOLD information downloads.
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SCHEDULE
Schedule lets you review what events are programmed into your television. Events can be shows you
have set to record, or times you have set for your television to turn to a specific program. You can
make changes to programmed events from the schedule menu.
Press the GUIDE/TV Button
Press the MENU Button to access the toolbar
To Schedule
A list of any scheduled events will appear.
To move through Schedule list
Once you have selected a program from the
Schedule list you have several options:
Press the GREEN Button to change how
often a program is watched or recorded.
You may select once, weekly, or daily.
Press the BLUE Button to remove the
program from the scheduled list. This will
cancel the recording or viewing of that
program.
Press the INFO Button to view a full
summary of the selected program,
including length of program and ratings
information.
Press the ENTER Button to tune the PIP
window to the channel of the selected
program.
Once you have finished with a program from the
Schedule list, you may move to a different
program, move to a different GUIDEPlus+ GOLD
feature from the toolbar, or return to normal
television viewing.
To move to a different program in the
Schedule list, or
Press the MENU Button to move to the
GUIDEPlus+ GOLDtoolbar, or
Press the GUIDE/TV Button to return to
normal television viewing.
Note: If there are no events scheduled, this
screen will be blank.
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MESSAGES
Messages may sometimes be received by your GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system. These messages may
contain information about the operation of your GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system. They may be read from
this menu option.
Press the GUIDE/TV Button
Press the MENU Button to access the toolbar
To Messages
A grid will appear listing all the messages you
have received.
To move through the message list
The text of the highlighted message will be dis-
played in the summary window.
Note: If no messages have been received, this
screen will be blank.
You may delete messages once you have read
them. Highlight the message you wish to delete
from the message list.
Press the REMOVE (BLUE) Button
Note: The television will come from the factory
with one message already in its memory. This is
the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD ID number for your
specific television. Because this number may be
needed for future reference, this message
cannot be deleted.
Once you have finished reading your messages,
you have two options:
Press the MENU Button to access the toolbar
Press the GUIDE/TV Button to return to
normal television viewing.
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G U I D E P L U S + G O L D
EDITOR
Use the Editor feature to make changes to your GUIDE PLus+ GOLD program line up. Since cable
systems may include dozens of stations, Editor allows you to turn the display of information for any
channel on or off. It is especially useful for turning off stations you do not watch.
Press the GUIDE/TV Button
Press the MENU Button to access the toolbar
To Editor
The current channel listing for GUIDE Plus+ GOLD
will appear.
To move through the channel list
To turn the display (Grid, Sort, etc,) for a station on or off.
Press the GREEN Button
You can also use the Channel Editor to change the
channel number of a specific station. For example
if your cable system moves PBS from channel 13
to channel 08 you can make the correction to your
station listings with the Channel Editor.
To change the channel number of a specific station:
To move through the channel list
10 Key pad to enter the new channel
number. (For example to change PBS to
channel 08, press "0" and "8").
Note: If you have a cable box with two inputs (A and B) you
must select an input (A or B) with the arrow keys after enter-
ing a channel number.
The new channel number is saved automatically.
If you make a mistake while using Channel Editor, or
decide you would like to go back to your old settings,
you can restore the previous Channel Editor settings.
To restore your previous Channel Editor settings:
Press the BLUE Button
Notes:
Channels that are "turned off" in Channel Editor will
still be received by the television. To stop the
reception of a channel, see "Channel Summary",
page 34.
Any changes made to the Editor screen may be
cancelled while the screen is displayed. Once you
leave Channel Editor, those settings are saved and
cannot be cancelled. Any previous settings would
have to be restored manually (i.e. inputting the
previous channel number).
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SETUP
The final option on the GUIDEPlus+ GOLDtoolbar lets you access the Setup program. You can
change any of the information you have previously entered during setup at any time. This is
especially useful if you move to a new location or if you add a new piece of equipment to your
television system
Press the GUIDE/TV Button
Press the MENU Button to access the toolbar
To Setup
Move to the option you wish to select using the
arrow keys.
To move to the option you wish to select
If you need to change your Setup information,
select Setup. Please turn to page 18 in this book,
"GUIDEPlus+ GOLDSetup" for further information
on using the Setup menus.
If you would like to view a Demo of GUIDE Plus+
GOLD, select View Demo.
Note: Viewing a Demo of GUIDE Plus+ GOLD may
cause downloaded programming data to be erased.
If this happens, the data will download again within
24 hours.
If you do not want GUIDE Plus+ GOLD to display
automatically when you turn on the television,
select Options.
Press the ENTER to input your selection.
Note: You may exit the Setup at any time by
pressing the GUIDE/TV button on your remote
control.
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G U I D E P L U S + G O L D
BUTTON FUNCTIONS
Quick reference for the GUIDEPlus+ GOLDbuttons on your remote control.
INFO
VCR+
NOTES:
If additional information about an item
is available this icon will appear. To
access this added information, use the
INFO button.
GUIDEPlus+ GOLD gives you the option of
one-touch programming of your VCR with
VCRPlus+. Simply press the VCR+ button.
If your cable box
has two antenna
terminals and you
connect to this
television through
the antenna B
terminal, you can-
not timer-program
with PlusCodes.
VCR+
INFO
A screen will appear asking you for the
PlusCode for the program you wish to
record. (PlusCodes can be found on the
program Grid feature or in your local televi-
sion listings).
GUIDE/TV
Use this button to enter and exit the
GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system.
While the GUIDE
Plus+ GOLD menu
screen is dis-
played, you can
move to the tool-
bar by pressing
the MENU button.
GUIDE/TV
Using the 10-keypad on your remote, enter
the PlusCode that goes with the show you
want to record. Then press ENTER.
Note: This button may be pressed at
any time while in the GUIDEPlus+ GOLD
system .
10-KEY PAD
ENTER
The ENTER button inputs items highlight-
ed from the menus into the GUIDE
Plus+ GOLD system. Pressing ENTER
will activate your choice.
Enter all digits of the PlusCode
(can be from 3 to 8 numbers long)
ENTER
The Schedule window will now appear.
ENTER
GREEN BUTTON
Press this button to activate the
function described next to the green
button at the top of the GUIDE Plus+
GOLD screens.
GREEN
Note: Button function will vary between
screens.
The program matching the PlusCode you
entered will now appear on the Schedule list.
BLUE BUTTON
GUIDE/TV to return to normal
television viewing, or
Press this button to activate the
function described next to the blue
button at the top of the GUIDE Plus+
GOLD screens.
To move to GUIDE Plus+ GOLD
toolbar and other functions.
Notes:
BLUE
To record, your VCR must be off.
Note: Button function will vary between
screens.
For more information on the Schedule
feature, see page 29.
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CHANNEL GUARD - LOCK (Continued)
CHANNEL SUMMARY
NOTES:
You can add or delete channels from
channel scanning. You can also lock out
any “unauthorized” viewers from one or
up to 125 channels.
CHNO. SCAN
01
CH NO. SCAN
Initial Setup Menu
items:
06
02 Ö WCBS
03
07 Ö WABC
08
• Auto Tuner
Setup, and
• Language are
described in
detail in the Plug
In Menu section
Press the MENU Button
To CHANNEL SUMMARY
To operate
04 Ö WNBC
05 Ö WNYW
09 Ö WOR
10
Note: Noise Muting will not work while
you are in the Channel Summary menu
To the Lock column
.
In the Channel
Summary:
The access code zero (0) to
lock or unlock that channel
SCAN
You can manually set channels to scan that
were too weak to be picked up during Auto
Tuner Setup. Conversely, if a channel was
too weak to receive a good picture but was
picked up anyway, delete it by removing the
Ö. (If you have not performed the Auto Tuner
Setup described on page 15, do so now.)
To move up and
down a column
(e.g. from channel
to channel) use the
CHANNEL-/+ button
EXIT when finished
CHANNEL GUARD MESSAGE:
This message appears when a viewer
attempts to watch a guarded channel :
To move from item
to item (e.g. from
channel number to
scan to lock) use
the MENU UP/DOWN
buttons.
THIS CHANNEL IS LOCKED BY
CHANNEL GUARD.
PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY
10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT.
NO. – – – –
CHNO. SCAN
01
CH NO. SCAN
06
02 Ö WCBS
03
07 Ö WABC
08
To watch a channel you have locked, enter
the lock code using the 10 key pad. If the
wrong lock code is entered, this message
will appear:
04 Ö WNBC
05 Ö WNYW
09 Ö WOR
10
To the SCAN column
INVALID LOCK CODE !
To include or delete from scan
EXIT when finished
Note: See "Set Lock Code", for more information.
GUIDE PLUS+ MENU
You can use this option to access the Setup
menus for the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system.
Note: Channels set to scan will be
marked with an Ö.
Press the MENU button
To GUIDE PLUS+ MENU
To enter menu system.
Note: Some cable systems experience
interference from radio frequencies on
Cable Channel 95. If you like, you can
delete this channel from scanning by
removing the Ö.
For information on the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD
Setup menus, please turn to page 18.
CHANNEL GUARD - LOCK
GUIDE PLUS+ DEMO
A demonstration of GUIDE Plus+ GOLD is
programmed into your television. You can
access the demo, through this option.
To CHANNEL SUMMARY
To operate
Press the MENU button
To GUIDE PLUS+ DEMO
To enter the demo.
For information on the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD
Demo, please turn to page 22.
Continued above…
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U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS
Programs with the following Ratings
are appropriate for Children.
V-CHIP
Your TV is equipped with V-Chip
Technology which enables TV Parental
Guideline and Movie (MPAA) Guideline
controls. V-Chip technology allows you to
program your TV to receive, or not receive,
programs based on content according to
the guidelines.
❒ TVY 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. There may exist some mild
fantasy violence or comedic
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. – – – –
violence. Children should be able to
discern reality from fantasy.
Programs with the following Ratings are
appropriate for the entire audience.
To watch a channel you have locked, enter
the lock code using the 10 key pad.
❒ TV G stands for General Audience.
Most parents would find these
To set up the TV Parental Guideline
Ratings…
programs suitable for all age groups.
They contain little or no violence, no
strong language, and little or no
sexual dialog or situations.
Press the MENU button
To V-CHIP
❒ TV PG Parental Guidance
Suggested.
To operate (Lock icon appears)
Press ZEROto access V-Chip menu
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.
V-CHIP ON OFF
SET TV RATINGS
SET MOVIE RATINGS
UNRATED VIEW BLOCK
FINISH
❒ 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
To turn V-Chip ON or OFF
To move to SET TV RATINGS
TV TV TV TV TV TV
Y
MA
14
PG
G
Y7
— — — — — —
V/ FV — — —
—
S
L
D
— — —
— — —
— —
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
❒ 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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Directions to Block Viewing:
To set up Movie 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
Press the MENU button
To V-CHIP
cursor to the correct location, and press
To operate (Lock icon
appears)
or to turn the locking feature on or off.
An item is locked if the
appears instead of a “—”.
icon
Press ZERO to access V-Chip
setup options
To SET MOVIE RATINGS
An example. To block viewers under 14
from all shows:
To enter movies menu
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
X NC-17R PG-13PG G NR
— — — — — — —
automatically locked.
To the TV 14 Column
❒ NR - Not Rated.
To turn on the lock
This is a film that has no rating. In many
cases these films were imported from
other countries. 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 chhildren's programming,
foreign programs, or adult material.
TV TV TV TV TV TV
MA
14
PG
G
Y7
Y
—
— — — —
V/ FV —
—
—
—
—
—
S
—
—
L
D
Press EXIT when done
❒ G – General Audience.
Note: If you want to change the setup,
move the cursor to the top column and
change to "—" and then you can select
individual categories to block.
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 Guideance means the movie
may contain some contents such as
mild violence, some brief nudity, and
strong language. The contents are not
deemed intense.
Special Notes about V-Chip:
❒ PG-13 – Parents Strongly
Cautioned.
1) Some programs do not have a rating sig-
nal, therefore, even if you setup V-Chip,
those programs will not be locked. Parents
are cautioned to preview the contents of
these programs or movies.
For parents with children under 13,
they are cautioned that the content
of movies with this rating is more
explicit in sexual, language, and
violence content than PG.
2) Canadian Viewers. V-Chip function is
based on specifications for the US and there-
fore may not work properly in Canada.
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❒ R Restricted.
signal will be in the “Unrated
Programming” category.
These films contain material that is
explicit in nature and is not
recommended for unsupervised
children under the age of 17.
Examples of Unrated programs:
Emergency Bulletins
Locally originated programming
News
Political Programs
Public Service Announcements
Religious Programs
Sports
❒ NC-17 No One Under 17.
These movies are considered what
most parents would feel is too adult for
their children to view and can consist of
strong language, nudity, violence, and
suggestive and explicit subject matters.
Weather
Some Commercials
❒ X No One under 18.
Innappropriate for anyone under 18.
Note: TV programs or movies that do
not have rating signal will be blocked if
the Unrated Category is set to LOCK.
Directions to Block Movie Viewing:
In order to block viewers from any or all
of these sorts of contents, press the
or to move the cursor to the correct
Directions to Block Unrated
Programs:
You can block programs that are not
rated.
location, and press
locking feature on or off. An item is
or
to turn the
locked if the
a “—”.
con appears instead of
Press the MENU button
To V-CHIP
To block viewers under X and NC-17
rated from shows:
To operate
Press ZERO to access V-Chip
setup options
To the X Column
To turn on the lock
To UNRATED
X
NC-17R PG-13PG G NR
— — — — — —
UNRATED VIEW BLOCK
To View or Block
To the NC-17 Column
To turn on the lock
Press EXIT when done
X
NC-17R PG-13PG G NR
— — — — —
Special Notes about V-Chip:
1) In order for V-Chip settings to take
effect, V-Chip settings must be turned
ON in the V-Chip menu (page 18).
Press EXIT when done
2) You can automatically unblock all of
your restrictions by turning V-Chip settings
OFF in the V-Chip menu (page 18).
Notes About Unrated Programs:
3) You can always unblock a restriction by
re-entering the V-Chip menu and remov-
ing the lock icon.
Unrated programming refers to any
programming that does not contain a
rating signal. Programming on television
stations which do not broadcast ratings
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Accessing V-Chip Information:
Note:
For Childrens programming you can
block TV-Y and Y programs by
Pressing “0” when Y is displayed
during a program. Programming for
audiences other than children’s
audiences will not be affected.
To access Rating information about a
certain program, press the V-CHIP button
while viewing that program, this
appears:
PROGRAM IS RATED :
TV-PG - V
SET LOCK CODE
The Lock Code locks and unlocks
Channel Guard and V-Chip settings.
Write this four digit number down and
keep it safe!
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
locked.
Press the MENU button
To SET LOCK CODE
To operate
Example 1:
If you want to set your V-Chip settings to
block all programming above TV PG:
Press 0 (zero) when TV-PG is
displayed
The padlock icon appears
TV TV TV TV TV TV
MA
14
PG
G
Y7
Y
ZERO (the access code is zero)
— — —
—
V/ FV
S
LOCK CODE
0000
L
D
FINISH
To choose the number
All Programming above TV PG
will be blocked!
To move to the next place
Continue to follow these directions for
all four numbers
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):
To FINISH
To save settings and exit
Press 0 (zero) when TV-PG - V is
displayed
Notes:
If you forget the Lock Code you can
set another one this same way.
TV TV TV TV TV TV
MA
14
PG
G
Y7
Y
After a power interruption you must
reset the lock code.
— — — — — —
V/ FV
S
L
—
— — —
— — —
— —
D
All Programming above TV PG
with Violence will be blocked!
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TINT
NOISE MUTING
NOTES:
Adjust the levels of red and green.
Inserts a blue screen and eliminates
noise from channels that are not
broadcasting or are too weak.
To exit the Picture
Adjust menu at
any time press the
EXIT button.
Press the MENU Button
To TINT
Press the MENU Button
To NOISE MUTING
To turn ON/OFF
To accentuate green
To accentuate red
To move to the next
Note: Noise Muting will not work
when you operate the Auto Tuner
Setup or Channel Summary.
COLOR
Adjust both the vividness and subtlety
of the color.
SET VIDEO STATUS
Press the MENU Button
To COLOR
Save a set of Picture Settings and
access later as “Choice”.
To make colors more vivid
To subdue colors
Press the MENU Button
To SET VIDEO STATUS
To operate
To move to the next
PICTURE
TINT
COLOR
PICTURE
BRIGHT
----------------------
Picture allows you to adjust the pic-
ture’s range of black and white.
----------------------
----------------------
----------------------
Press the MENU Button
To PICTURE
DETAIL
----------------------
SAVE AS CHOICE
To increase contrast
To decrease contrast
To move to the next
To operate the TINT option
To move to the next option
Repeat the above steps to set each option.
BRIGHT
Adjust the degree of light and dark.
To SAVE AS CHOICE
To save settings and exit
Press the MENU Button
To BRIGHT
Note: Access your “Choice” settings
by pressing the VIDEO STATUS button
on the remote control.
To lighten the picture
To darken the picture
To move to the next
DETAIL
Adjust the level of detail in the picture.
Press the MENU Button
To DETAIL
To make the picture sharper
To make the picture smoother
To move to the next
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MTS (Multi-Channel
BASS
NOTE:
The Bass level adjustment feature
allows you to raise or lower the level of
lower frequencies in the TV’s sound.
Television Sound)
MTS has no effect
on normal sound
broadcasts.
MTS technology gives you a choice
among stereo, mono, and Second
Audio Programs (SAP).
Press the MENU Button
To BASS
Press the MENU Button
To MTS
To emphasize bass
To reduce bass
To move to next
Select the mode
MTS
STEREO SAP MONO
TREBLE
ON AIR
The Treble level adjustment feature
allows you to raise or lower the level of
higher frequencies in the TV’s sound.
(The ON AIR arrow tells you if
the current signal contains
Stereo or SAP)
Press the MENU Button
To TREBLE
Note: Keep the TV in STEREO mode
To emphasize treble
To reduce treble
to get the fullest sound quali-
ty.
To move to next
Note: SAP will allow you to hear an
alternative soundtrack, if
available.
BALANCE
The Balance adjustment feature
allows you to center the TV’s sound
to your needs.
Note: Choose MONO to reduce
excess noise in a program or
channel.
Press the MENU Button
To BALANCE
To shift the speaker balance
to the right
To shift the speaker balance
to the left
To move to next
Some Sound Advice
You can tell if a program is broadcast in stereo by the position of the ON AIR arrow in the MTS
menu. Unfortunately, it is common for some cable companies to squash the transmission of stereo
programs to mono because they only have mono equipment. If your TV is connected to a cable
system, the sound is at the mercy of that cable company — if they broadcast in mono, you receive
mono sound regardless of the original stereo programming.
Fortunately, most programs that are broadcast in stereo are aired on the major television networks.
If you connect your TV to an antenna instead of cable, and set the Tuner Mode in the Auto Tuner
Setup to “Air” instead of “Cable,” you will be able to pick up stereo broadcasts in stereo.
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C L O C K / T I M E R S
SET CLOCK
ON/OFF TIMER
NOTES:
The Clock is the heart of all timer
functions. The clock must be set
before the timer functions work.
YOU tell the TV to turn on and off.
Use it as an alarm to wake up, as a
program reminder, or to simulate that
you’re home when you’re out of the
house.
You must have the
clock set to oper-
ate the On/Off
Timer.
Once you setup
GUIDE Plus+
To SET CLOCK
To operate
GOLD (page 18),
you will not need
to set the clock.
The clock will be
set automatically
by GUIDE Plus+
GOLD. You will not
be able to manual-
ly set the clock to
a different time.
Press the MENU Button
To ON/OFF TIMER
To operate
TIME
––:–– ––
START CLOCK
ON/OFF TIMER
To set the hour (AM/PM)
To move to minutes
ON TIME
7 : 00 PM
10 : 00 PM
02
OFF TIME
CHANNEL
MODE
To set the minutes
ONCE EVERYDAY
YES NO
To move to START CLOCK
when done with settings
To start the clock
ON/ OFF TIMER
FINISH
To set the hour (AM/PM) you
want the TV to turn on
To move to minutes
THANK YOU !!
To set the minutes
CLOCK — ON/OFF TIMER MES-
SAGE
To accept ON TIME and to move
to OFFTIME (set time again)
To move to CHANNEL
To select channel
If you do not set the clock but
attempt to use the On/Off Timer, you
will get the following message:
To move to MODE
SET CLOCK
Choose ONCE or EVERYDAY
To YES NO
PLEASE SET CLOCK FIRST ! !
Choose YES for on, NO for off
To FINISH
TIME
––:–– ––
START CLOCK
To save settings
Notes: A Timer Preview window
will appear in the PIP, lower right
corner of your screen, 7 seconds
before the Timer changes the current
channel to the timed program chan-
nel.
To set the hour (AM/PM)
To move to minutes
To set the minutes
To move to START CLOCK
when done with settings
To start the clock
In order for ON/OFF Timer to work,
the clock must be set. After a power
interruption the clock will be can-
celled.
THANK YOU !!
ON/OFF Timer cannot be set to
locked or guarded channels.
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TV SPEAKER
COMPONENT-IN
NOTES:
You can listen to the TV speakers, or
if your set is connected to a stereo,
turn them off to listen to the stereo’s
speakers.
Get the best quality video from your
DVD player by using this setting and
the DVD inputs at the rear of the tele-
vision. Set the Video-2 input either to
the component input (for DVD) "YES",
or to the composite video input (for a
regular VCR player) "NO".
Regarding the
operation of the
Language feature,
refer to page 17.
Press the MENU Button
To TV SPEAKER
CLOSED CAP-
TION NOTES:
If you turn the
Press the MENU Button
To COMPONENT-IN
Mode to Caption or
Text, that mode will
automatically
TV SPEAKER
ON OFF
To turn the speaker ON
or OFF
begin once you
exit and save the
settings.
COMPONENT-IN
YES NO
EXIT when finished
Captions are usu-
ally found on CC1
and text on T1. The
other caption and
text channels are
workable but are
for future
To turn the input ON
or OFF
Note: TV Speaker will be cancelled
after a power interruption.
EXIT when finished
Note: Before you set TV Speaker
from Off to On, make certain that
the volume level is low! If the vol-
ume is high, the sound will be
Note: For more information on
connecting a DVD player, see page 10.
purposes.
If a black box cov-
ers half of the
screen, Text Mode
is on. Select OFF
to turn it off.
Note: This function is to be used
with DVD players only. For
connecting VCR’s, see page 9.
extremely loud when you turn it on.
AUDIO OUT
CLOSED CAPTION
Closed captioning
may not correctly
operate when the
signal received is
weak or when you
are playing a video
tape.
Select fixed level or variable level
audio output signals.
If they are included in a program, you
can view closed captions or text infor-
mation.
Press the MENU Button
To AUDIO OUT
Press the MENU button
To CLOSED CAPTION
AUDIO OUT
VARI
FIX
To operate
To VARI or FIX
MODE
:
OFF
CAPTION : CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4
TEXT
:
T1 T2 T3 T4
FINISH
VARI: Adjust the volume of the
external speaker by using the TV’s
VOLUME +/– button or remote control.
FIX: Adjust the volume of the exter-
nal speaker with the audio device
controls.
To select CAPTION, TEXT or OFF
To CAPTION or TEXT
To select a caption (CC1 to
CC4) or text channel (T1 to T4)
Note: When using external amplifiers
and speakers, shut off the TV
Speakers (above).
To accept that selection and
move to FINISH
To exit and save settings
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MENU
VIDEO STATUS
The MENU button allows you to access
the onscreen menu system. Another
complete discussion of these buttons
and the menu system is located on
page 16.
The VIDEO STATUS button lets you select
the “Choice” settings of the Set Video
Status menu, or reset to factory settings.
“Standard” resets the picture settings
to factory standard levels.
Once you press the menu button, the
“Choice” consists of the settings that
you saved in the Set Video Status
menu, page 39.
CHANNEL –/+ (
) and VOLUME –/+
(
) buttons work to operate the
menu system.
“Theater” for a film-like look to video.
• Press (
) to move up and down
in the menu system.
VIDEO STATUS
• Press (
the menu system.
) to operate a feature in
CHOICE
THEATER
STANDARD
EXIT
The EXIT button lets you leave the
menu screens, Guide Plus+ Gold
system, or turns off PIP when you
press it.
SLEEP TIMER
The Sleep Timer will turn off the TV for
you in case you fall asleep. Program it
to work in intervals of 15 minutes up to
180 minutes.
DISPLAY
The onscreen display shows the current
status of timers and inputs.
SLEEP TIMER
DISPLAY
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180
07
NOW
12:20 PM
OFF
EVERYDAY
7:00 PM
10:00 PM
SLEEP TIMER
ON/ OFF TIMER
ON TIME
SLEEP TIMER MESSAGE:
OFF TIME
20 seconds prior to the automatic
shut-off, this message will appear:
❑ The channel or AV input (Ch. 07)
❑ Current time (12:20 PM)
GOOD NIGHT ! !
PUSH SLEEP TIMER BUTTON
TO EXTEND.
❑ Sleep Timer minutes remaining (Off)
❑ On/Off Timer status (Everyday, on at
You then have 20 seconds to press the
Sleep Timer button to delay turn off for
another 15 minutes.
7:00 PM, off at 10:00 PM)
Note: Each press of the DISPLAY button
changes the display mode:
DISPLAY
TIME
CHANNEL
OFF
If you select time or channel, the time
or channel (or video input) will remain
on the screen.
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4 B U T T O N F U N C T I O N S
BBE
RETURN+
NOTES :
BBE high definition audio adds natural,
clear and extraordinary sound to any
program.
There are two kinds of Return…
Licensed by BBE
Sound, Inc.
under
Return+ — Set a “Return Channel” to
return to after scanning with CHANNEL -/+.
BBE
USP4638258,
4482866.
RETURN+ and hold for 3 seconds
BBE
ON OFF
BBE is a regis-
tered trademark
of BBE Sound,
Inc.
RETURN CHANNEL
PROGRAMMED !
HYPER SURROUND
Scan with CHANNEL -/+
Create a deep, 3-dimensional sound
effect by channeling the sound through
the TV’s front firing speakers.
You can find
another discus-
sion of Return
and Return+ on
page 13.
RETURN+
HYPER SURROUND
Note: To cancel a Return channel, press
and hold Return+ for another 3 seconds
until “RETURN CHANNELCANCELLED!”
appears.
HYPER SURROUND ON OFF
TV/VIDEO
TV/VIDEO controls the TV's input mode.
Return — Return to the last channel
viewed after moving to another channel
via the 10 key pad.
TV/VIDEO
TV
VIDEO-1
VIDEO-2
RETURN+
Move to another channel with
the 10 key pad.
100 +
The 100+ button lets you access all
channels above Channel 99.
RETURN+
To move to Channel 124:
Note: When PIP is on, the RETURN+ button
function affects only the main screen.
100+
2 (two)
4 (four)
NUMBERBUTTONS / 10 KEY PAD
Change channels with the 10 key pad.
For example, to move to Channel 7:
VCR BUTTONS
This remote will control your VCR. You
can play, rewind and fast-forward,
record, pause, stop, move channel up
and down, and power on and off.
0 (zero)
7 (seven)
LIGHT
The RM-C344 remote includes illuminated
buttons for key features like CHANNEL+/-
and VOLUME+/-. Press the LIGHT button to
turn the illumination on.
Note: This remote is preset with the
code 000 to control a JVC VCR. For
any other brand, you must set up the
manufacturer's code (page 12.)
LIGHT
MUTING
The MUTING button turns the sound off
completely when you press it. Press it
again to restore the volume to the
previous level.
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5
B U T T O N F U N C T I O N S
ON/MOVE (Picture in Picture)
FREEZE
You can freeze the picture in the main
screen into the PIP window.
PIP allows you to view two pictures
simultaneously.
FREEZE
(PIP) ON/MOVE
Note: When the PIP is off, pressing
FREEZE takes a snapshot of the main
screen and puts it into the PIP
window… great for catching those mail
order addresses.
07
02
Note: When the PIP is on FREEZE stops
the PIP picture.
EXIT to turn PIP off
SWAP
You can swap the PIP picture and the
main picture.
Note: The PIP channel and main
screen channel will appear in the
display momentarily right after you turn
on PIP. You can leave them up perma-
nently by pressing DISPLAY until you
reach the mode.
SWAP
CHANNEL –/+ For PIP
Change the channel in the PIP window.
CH –/+
Note: The PIP Screen is 1/9 of the
regular screen size.
Note: PIP will not display a channel if
its rating exceeds set V-Chip limits.
Once PIP is turned on, the ON/MOVE
button operates the Move feature.
SOURCE
You can select the source for the PIP
window.
You can move the PIP window to any of
the TV’s four corners.
SOURCE
TV
V-1
V-2
ON/MOVE
Note: When you connect the compo-
nent input (DVD) to V-2, the PIP window
will be blue.
Note: Each press of the On/MOVE but-
ton will shift the PIP window one posi-
tion.
Note: When the PIP screen has no sig-
nal, the PIP window will be blue.
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4 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
CHECK
PROBLEMS
• See if the power cord became unplugged.
No power
• Perhaps you have experienced a blown circuit breaker or fuse or a power outage.
• The antenna could be disconnected.
No picture or sound
• The Input mode (TV or video) could not be set properly, refer to page 44.
• The tuner mode (in the menu selection) could be set improperly, refer to page 17.
• The station may be having difficulties, check to see if other channels are operating normally.
• Check that the batteries are still working and properly installed.
• Make sure there are no objects blocking a clear path from the remote to the TV.
• Check that the 2-way mode selector switch is in the proper position — set to TV to view television.
Remote control is
not operating
• Maybe you are too far from the TV, you must be within 23 feet (or 7 meters).
• Make sure the channels are programmed. See Channel Summary, page 34.
• Perhaps the channel is locked, select it with the 10 key pad and follow instructions.
You cannot select a
certain channel
• Perhaps the On/Off Timer is set, press the power button, check page 41.
• The power was interrupted or the power cord unplugged.
• The Sleep Timer may be set, see page 43.
Power turns off
• The clock needs to be reset. See page 18.
The clock is wrong
PICTURE
CHECK
• Tint and color may be improperly adjusted. Check page 39.
Poor color quality
• Video Status mode may be set to an inappropriate setting. Check page 39.
• There could be interference from another energy consuming appliance, such as a computer,
another TV or VCR. Move any other such appliances farther away from the TV.
Lines or streaks
across the screen
• There could be interference from a running high wattage appliance such as a hair-dryer, vacuum
cleaner, or neon sign. You will have to move the antenna away from the source of the interference
or change it to a coaxial cable which is less prone to interference.
Spotted picture
• A building or airplane can reflect the original signal producing a second, delayed one. Adjust
the antenna position.
Double picture
(Ghosts)
• The antenna may be damaged, disconnected or turned. Check the antenna connection,
pages 7 to 8. If it is damaged, you will have to replace it.
Snowy picture/
Image noise
• Closed Caption Text Mode is on.
Screen is 80% black
CHECK
SOUND
• Make sure the MTS mode is properly set. Refer to page 40 for details on setting MTS Modes.
Bilingual or stereo pro-
gramscan’tbeheard
• TV Speakers may be turned off in the menu, see page 42.
No sound from TV
speakers at all
DON’T WORRY ABOUT THIS, IT’S NORMAL
NOT A PROBLEM
• It is normal to feel a surge of static electricity if you brush over or touch the screen.
Static electricity
• It is normal for the TV to emit crackling sounds when turned on or off. Unless the sound or pic-
ture become abnormal, this is fine.
Occasional crack-
ling sounds
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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
PROBLEMS
CHECK
GUIDE Plus+ GOLD
did not download
program data
• The antenna could be disconnected. Check the connections (page 7 and 8).
• Check the zip code in Setup (page 18).
GUIDE Plus+ GOLD
downloaded
• Check the zip code in Setup (page 18). If the wrong zip code for your area was entered,
GUIDE Plus+ GOLD may not be receiving the correct data for your area.
incorrect program
data
GUIDE Plus+ GOLD • Check Setup (page 18). Make sure GUIDE Plus+ GOLD was setup for cable and/or VCR.
does not control
cable box and/or
VCR
• Make sure the correct brands of cable box and/or VCR were entered during Setup.
• Check the IR Mouse connections (page 7 and 8). Make sure the IR Mouse transmitters are
positioned in front of the IR windows on your cable box and/or VCR.
GUIDE Plus+ GOLD
does not display all
available channels
• Check Channel Editor (page 31). Make sure all available channels are listed. Check to see if
the display for all the channels whose listing you wish to receive are turned on.
When accessing
News feature, PIP
does not change to
MSNBC
• MSNBC (host channel for news updates) is not available in your area.
NOT A PROBLEM
DON'T WORRY ABOUT THIS, IT'S NORMAL
GUIDE Plus+ GOLD
moves up and down
• When switching channels the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD screen or PIP window display may briefly
become unstable. This should stop in a moment and is not a malfunction.
• If you move to the News feature of GUIDE Plus+ GOLD while the system is downloading new
data, the on-screen image may briefly become unstable. This is because the system may be
switching between reception streams. It will only occur for a moment and is not sign of a
malfunction.
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4 L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y
JVC COMPANYOF AMERICAwarrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLYTO THE ORIGINALPURCHASER ATRETAIL
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
1 YEAR
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE 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 authorized 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 locations can also be obtained from our website http://www.jvcservice.com. In-home service, if 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 carton,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 JVCProduct,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, tampering, 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;
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 MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURA-
TION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE,OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES,WHETHER DIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (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 limitations 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
1700 Valley Road
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
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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9
AU TH ORI ZED SERVIC E CE N TE RS
QUALITY
SERVICE
HOW TO LOCATEYOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722
Dear Customer;
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the
event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below
or within the Continental United States, call 1-800-537-5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain your Bill of
Sale for Warranty Service.
— JVC
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING
COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS
Dear customer;
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read this guide before operating the unit, and before calling for
service make sure you check the Troubleshooting pages at the end of this book. In the event that repair is necessary, or for
the address nearest you, please refer to the factory service center list below, or within the continental United States, call the
toll free number above for an authorized service center. Remember to retain your bill of sale for warranty service.
107 Little Falls Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105
(973) 808-9279
1500 Lakes Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5857
(404) 339-2522
705 Enterprise Street
Aurora, IL 60504-8149
(630) 851-7855
5665 Corporate Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630-0024
(714) 229-8011
2969 Mapunapuna Place
Honolulu, HI 96819-2040
(808) 833-5828
10700 Hammerly Suite 110
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 935-9331
13 Cummings Park
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 376-9100
8192 State Road 84
Davie, FL 33324
(954) 472-1960
890 Dubuque Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804
(650) 871-2666
Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and
production of the wide array of JVC products, service is key to maintaining the high level of performance for which JVC
is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
1700 Valley Road
Wayne, New Jersey 07470
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT
Don’t service it yourself.
CAUTION
Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent
size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a letter stating the prob-
lem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill
of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit. Print
your home return address on the outside and inside of the car-
ton, Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as list-
ed above.
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer to qualified service personnel.
ACCESSORIES
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you may contact your local JVC Dealer. Or from the
48 Continental United States call toll free : 1 (800) 882-2345
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5 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
MODEL
Type
AV-36D800
AV-32D800
AV-27D800
Color Television
NTSC system, BTSC system (Multichannel Sound)
Reception Format
Reception Range
VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69
Sub Mid, Mid, Super, Hyper and Ultra bands
(181 channel frequency synthesizer system)
AC 120V, 60Hz
Power Source
Power Consumption
Screen Size
138 W
133 W
130 W
36”/90 cm measured 32”/80 cm measured 27”/68 cm measured
diagonally, full square diagonally, full square diagonally, full square
Audio Output
Speakers
5W + 5W
3
3
3
3 /16” x 4 /4”
2” x 4 /4”
8 x 12 cm ovals x 2
5 x 12 cm oblong x 2
Antenna Terminal
75 ohms (VHF/UHF) terminal (F-type connector)
External Input Jacks
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Audio: 500 mVrms (-4 dBs), high impedance
S-Video Input Jacks
Audio Output Jacks
Y: 1Vp-p positive, 75 ohms (negative sync provided)
C: 0.286 Vp-p (burst signal), 75 ohms
More than 0 to 1550 mVrms (+6 dBs),
low impedance (400 Hz when modulated 100%)
IR Mouse/G-Link Jack
AV Compu Link Jack
3.5 mm mini jack x 1
3.5 mm mini jack x 1
7
1
3
7
5
5
1
1
Dimensions (inches) 33 /8 x 30 /8 x 23 /4
(W x H x D) – (cm)
33 /8 x 27 x 21 /8
29 /8 x 23 /4 x 19 /2
86.0 x 76.5 x 60.3cm
85.9 x 68.4 x 54.8 cm 75.2 x 59 x 49.4 cm
149.2 (lbs.)
67.8 (kg.)
Weight (lbs.)
Weight (kg.)
114.4 (lbs.)
52.0 (kg.)
78.1 (lbs.)
35.5 (kg.)
Remote control x 1 • AA batteries x 2
IR Mouse x 1 • Double Sided Tape for IR Mouse x 2
Accessories
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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B R A N D T A B L E S
CABLE BOX
VCR
BRAND
Archer
BRAND
Admiral
BRAND
Montgomery Ward
Movie Walker
MTC
Multitech
National
NEC
Cable Cinema
Cabletenna
Cableview
Century
Citizen
Curtis
Diamond
Drake
Eagle
Adventura
Aiwa
Akai
Audio Dynamics
Beaumark
Belcor
Bell & Howell
Broksonic
Candle
Canon
Cape Hart
Carrera
Citizen
Classic
Craig
Criterion
Crosley
Curtis Mathes
Daewoo
Daytron
dBX
Nikko
Olympus
Optimus
Optonica
Orion
Panasonic
Paxsonic
Pentax
Philco
Philips
Pilot
Pioneer
ProScan
Pulser
Quasar
Randix
Eastern
Explorer
GC Electronics
Gemini
General Electric
General Instruments
Gerrard
Hamlin
Hitachi
Hughes
Jasco
Jerrold
Macom
Dumont
Electrohome
Electron
Emerson
Everex
RCA
Maestro
Magnavox
Matsushita
Movietime
NEC
Next Level
Novavision
NSC
Realistic
Samsung
Sansui
Sanyo
Scott
Sears
Sharp
Shintom
Shogun
Signature
Singer
Fisher
Funai
GE (General Electric)
Generic
Go Video
Goldstar
Grundig
Harley Davidson
Harmon Kardon
Harvard
Hitachi
Images
J.C. Penney
Jensen
JVC
Kenwood
KLH
Lloyds
Logik
LXI
Magnasonic
Magnavox
Magnin
Marantz
Marta
Oak
Oak Sigma
Optimus
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
Primestar
Pulser
Quest
Radio Shack
RCA
Realistic
Recoton
Regal
Regency
Rembrandt
Samsung
Scientific Atlanta
Sheritech
Signal
Sony
Sylvania
Symphonic
Tatung
Teac
Technics
Teknika
Telefunken
Thomas
TMK
Toshiba
Totevision
Vector Research
Video Concepts
Videosonic
XR-1000
Yamaha
Zenith
S.L. Marx
Sony
Sprucer
Standard Components
Stargate
Sylvania
Teknika
Telecaption
Teleview
Texscan
Tocom
Matsui
Megasonic
Memorex
MGA
MGN
Midland
Minolta
Mitsubishi
Toshiba
Uniden
Unika
Universal
Videoway
VidTek
ViewStar
Zenith
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