For models:
AV-36P903
AV-32P903
COLOR TELEVISION
USER'S GUIDE
Illustration of AV-36P903 and RM-C324G
PLEASE NOTE
This web based PDF File for this instruction book is not an exact replica
of the instruction book that comes with the TV.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER
In the spaces below, enter the model and serial number of your television (located at the
rear of the television cabinet). Staple your sales receipt or invoice to the inside cover of this
guide. Keep this user's guide in a convenient place for future reference. Keep the carton
and original packaging for future use.
Model Number
LCT1169-001A-A
0602-TN-FAA-JIM
Serial Number
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION:
Please read and retain for your safety.
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This TV set has been engineered and
manufactured to assure your personal safety. But improper use can result in potential elec-
trical shock or fire hazards! In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this TV set,
observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
And also follow all warnings and instructions marked on your TV set.
INSTALLATION
1 Your TV set is equipped with a polarized AC line plug (one blade of the plug is wider than
the other).
(POLARIZED-TYPE)
This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the power outlet only one way. Should you be
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
Should it still fail to fit, contact your electrician.
2 Operate the TV set only from a power source as indicated on the TV set or refer to the oper-
ating instructions for this information. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your TV set dealer or local power company. For battery operation, refer to the
operating instructions.
3 Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous, and so are frayed power cords
and broken plugs. They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Call your service technician for
replacement.
4 Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV set
where power cord is subject to traffic or abuse. This may result in a shock or fire hazard.
5 Do not use this TV set near water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near swimming pool, etc.
6 If an outside antenna is connected to the TV set, be sure the antenna system is grounded so
as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section
810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection require-
ments for the grounding electrode.
IMPORTANT RECYCLING INFORMATION
This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other com-
ponents that contain lead. Disposal of these materials may be regu-
lated in your community due to environmental considerations. For
disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authori-
7 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or
other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
8 TV sets are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet to allow heat generated during
operation to be released.
Therefore:
— Never block the bottom ventilation slots of a portable TV set by placing it on a bed, sofa,
rug, etc.
— Never place a TV set in a “built-in” enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.
— Never cover the openings with a cloth or other material.
— Never place the TV set near or over a radiator or heat register.
9 To avoid personal injury:
— Do not place a TV set on a sloping shelf unless properly secured.
— Use only a cart or stand recommended by the TV set manufacturer.
— Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets.
— Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.
USE
10 Caution children about dropping or pushing objects into the TV set through cabinet open-
ings. Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can result in a fire or elec-
trical shock.
11 Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or an aerosol
cleaner.
12 Never add accessories to a TV set that has not been designed for this purpose. Such addi-
tions may result in a hazard.
13 For added protection of the TV set during a lightning storm or when the TV set is to be left
unattended for an extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna. This will prevent damage to product due to lightning storms or power line surges.
14 A TV set and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the TV set and cart combination to overturn.
SERVICE
15 Unplug this TV set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the TV set.
C. If the TV set has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the TV set does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions as improper adjustment
of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a quali-
fied technician to restore the TV set to normal operation.
E. If the TV set has been dropped or damaged in any way.
F. When the TV set exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for
service.
16 Do not attempt to service this TV set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service person-
nel.
17 When replacement parts are required, have the service technician verify in writing that the
replacement parts he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts. Use
of manufacturer’s specified replacement parts can prevent fire, shock, or other hazards.
18 Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV set, please ask the service technician
to perform the safety check described in the manufacturer’s service literature.
19 When a TV set reaches the end of its useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture
tube implosion. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the TV set.
20 Note to CATV system installer.
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of
the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the
point of cable entry as practical.
Table of Contents
UNPACKING YOUR TV . . . . 7 ONSCREEN MENUS (Cont.)
Sound Settings
Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Panel Diagrams . . . . . . . . 8
TV models and remotes guide . 9
QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . . . 10
MTS (Multi-channel Sound) . . 40
General Items
On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . 41
TV Speaker . . . . . . . . . . 42
Audio Out . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Tilt Correction . . . . . . . . . 42
Purity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Closed Caption . . . . . . . . 43
Front Panel Lock . . . . . . . 44
Auto Shut Off . . . . . . . . . 44
XDS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Auto Demo . . . . . . . . . . 45
CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting to Cable or an Antenna . . . . 13
Connecting to a Cable Box . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting to a Cable Box and VCR . . . 14
Connecting to a DVD Player,
DTV Decoder and D-VHS . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting to a Digital TV Receiver . . . 16
Connecting to an External Amplifier . . . 17
Connecting to a Camcorder . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link III . . .18
BUTTON FUNCTIONS . . . . . 46
Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Exit and PIP Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Video Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
100+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Return+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Natural Cinema . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
16:9 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Theater Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
EZ Surf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
VCR Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
DVD Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
TV/CATV Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
VCR/DVD Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
PIP (Picture-In-Picture) . . . . . . . . . 52
PIP/Move . . . . . . . . . . . 52
GETTING STARTED . . . . . . 19
Remote Control Basics . . . . . . . . . . 19
Changing The Batteries . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting Cable Box or Satellite Codes . . . 20
Setting VCR Codes . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting DVD Codes . . . . . . . . . . . 22
ONSCREEN MENUS . . . . . . 23
Using the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
The Onscreen Menus . . . . . . . . . . 23
Plug In Menu
Instruction. . . . . . . . . . 25
Language. . . . . . . . . . . 25
Auto Tuner Setup . . . . . . . 25
Auto Clock Set . . . . . . . . . 26
Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . 27
Channel Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
V-Chip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Set Lock Code . . . . . . . . 36
Picture Settings
Freeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Swap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Channel +/– . . . . . . . . . . 53
Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Tint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Bright . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Color Temperature . . . . . . . 38
Digital Noise Clear . . . . . . 38
Noise Muting . . . . . . . . . . 38
VSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Digital-In . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
APPENDICES . . . . . . . . . 54
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Authorized Service Centers . . . . . . . 57
Search Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Unpacking Your Television
Thank you for your purchase of JVC’s model AV-36P903 or AV-32P903 Color Television.
Before you begin setting up your new television, please check to make sure you have all of the
following items. In addition to this guide, your television box should include:
1 Television
2 AA Batteries
1 Remote Control
TV CATV VCR DVD 16:9
POWER
MODE
MULTISCREEN/PIP
INDEX
CHANNEL
PIP/MOVE
SWAP
INPUT
SOURCE FREEZE
DISPLAY
1
4
2
3
6
SLEEP TIMER
VIDEO STATUS
NATURAL CINEMA
5
7
8
0
9
RETURN+
LIGHT
100+
THEATER PRO SOUND
RM-C324G
EZ SURF
A matching TV stand
is also available
(optional).
MUTING
V
CHIP
+
CH
VOL
VOL
+
CH
EXIT
PIP OFF
MENU
VCR CHANNEL
PREV NEXT
VCR/DVD
POWER TV/VCR
REW
PLAY
STOP
FF
PAUSE
REC
OPEN/CLOSE
STILL/PAUSE
TV
Once you have unpacked your television, the next step is to connect it to your
antenna/cable or satellite system and to connect the audio/video devices you want to use
with your television. To make these connections you will use plugs like the ones illustrated
below.
A/V Input Plug
RF Connectors
Used to connect
audio/video devices like
VCRs, DVD players,
stereo amplifiers, game
Used to connect a
coaxial cable from an
external antenna or Cable
TV system.
consoles, etc.
S-Video Plug
Used to make video con-
nections with VCRs,
DVDs, Camcorders, etc
(optional).
AV Compu Link Cable
Used to connect JVC AV
Compu Link
capable components for
an automated home the-
ater.
We recommend that before you start using your new television, you read your entire User’s
Guide so you can learn about your new television’s many great features. But if you’re anxious
to start using your television right away, a quick setup guide follows on page 10 - 12.
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Panel Diagrams
Front Panel Diagram
INPUT 4
CHANNEL
OPERATE
VOLUME
MENU
OVER
S
VIDEO
VIDEO
L
MONO
AUDIO
R
NOTE: To open and close the front panel, gently push it until you hear a click.
Rear Panel Diagram
8
Remote Control
16:9
MODE
TV CATV VCR DVD
POWER
MULTISCREEN/PIP
CHANNEL
INDEX
PIP/MOVE
SWAP
INPUT
SOURCE FREEZE
DISPLAY
1
4
2
3
6
SLEEP TIMER
VIDEO STATUS
NATURAL CINEMA
5
7
8
0
9
RETURN+
LIGHT
100+
THEATER PRO SOUND
RM-C324G
EZ SURF
MUTING
V CHIP
+
CH
VOL
+
VOL
CH
EXIT
PIP OFF
MENU
VCR CHANNEL
PREV NEXT
VCR/DVD
POWER TV/VCR
REW
PLAY
STOP
FF
PAUSE
REC
OPEN/CLOSE
STILL/PAUSE
TV
Remote Control RM-C324G
9
Quick Setup 1
Getting Started
These quick setup pages will provide you, in three easy steps, with the basic information you
need to begin using your new television right away. This information includes basic instructions
on operating your remote control, making a simple cable/antenna and optional VCR connection
and, finally, information on programming your television's Auto Tuner.
If you have questions, or for more detailed information on any of these steps, please consult
other sections of this manual.
Step One - The Remote Control
The remote control is the key to operating your television's many great features. Before you
can operate your remote control, you first need to install the batteries (included).
Slide the cover on the back of the remote down towards the bottom of the remote control.
Insert two batteries (included) carefully noting the “+” and “–” markings, placing the “–” end in
the unit first. Slide the cover back into place.
Basic Operation
Turn the television on and off by pressing the POWER button at the top right corner of the
remote.
POWER
Power Button
Key Feature Buttons
The four key feature buttons at the center of the remote can be used for basic operation of the
television. The top and bottom buttons will scan forward and back through the available chan-
nels. The right and left buttons will turn the volume up or down. These buttons are also
marked with four arrows and are also used with JVC's onscreen menu system. You will need
to use these buttons later in the Quick Setup.
The next step is to connect your television to an antenna or cable.
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Proceed to Step Two
Quick Setup 2
Step Two - Making Basic Connections
Next you will need to connect your television to an antenna, VCR or cable system. The most
basic VCR and antenna/cable connection is shown below. For more detailed connections,
such as ones where a cable box is required, or connecting with a combination of a cable box
and VCR, home stereo system, etc., see pages 13 to 18.
Cable/RF connector
1) Connect an RF Cable from the wall outlet into the RF Cable In on the back of the TV.
Connecting to a VCR
VCR
IN
OR
OR
1) Connect the Red Cable from VCR Audio Output into the Red TV Audio In.
2) Connect the White Cable from VCR Audio Output into the White TV Audio In.
3) Connect the Yellow Cable from VCR Output into the Yellow TV Video In, OR Connect an
S-Video Cable from VCR S-Video Out into the S-Video In on the back of the TV.
NOTE:
• White, Yellow and Red are the most common colors for VCR Cables. Some models may
vary in color. Please consult the user’s manual for your VCR Player for more information.
• See page 21 for instructions on programming your remote control to operate the basic func-
tions of your VCR Player.
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Proceed to Step Three
Quick Setup 3
Step Three - The Plug In Menu
When you turn your television on for the first time the Plug In Menu will appear. This menu sets
some of the basic settings for your television. A complete description of the Plug In Menu can
be found starting on page 25. We recommend you complete the Plug In Menu items before you
start using your television. But to begin watching your television right away you only need to
run the Auto Tuner Setup. This lets your television learn the channels it is able to receive. To
run the Auto Tuner Setup follow the steps below.
Press the
‚
button to move to AUTO TUNER SETUP
¥ŠꢀꢀTo choose CABLE (if you are connected to a cable system) or AIR (if you use an
antenna) or SKIP (if you need to)
‚ꢀ To move to START
NOW
PROGRAMMING!
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The Auto Tuner will now memorize all of the clear, active channels your television can
receive. This will take one or two minutes.
The Auto Tuner is finished when the message PROGRAMMING OVER! appears on screen.
Your Quick Setup is now complete. You can now begin watching your television, or you can
continue on in this guide for more information on connecting audio/video devices, programming
your remote control, or using the JVC onscreen menu system to customize your television
viewing experience.
STOP
The Quick Setup is complete
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Connections
Connecting to Cable or an Antenna
There are three basic types of antenna or cable connections:
•
•
•
•
If you have an antenna or have a cable system that does not require you use a cable
box to select channels, please refer to Diagram #1.
If you have a cable system that requires the use of a cable box to access all the
channels, please refer to Diagram #2.
If you have a cable system that requires the use of a cable box to access certain
premium channels, but not “basic” cable channels, please refer to Diagram #3.
For your convenience, connection to a VCR is also shown in the following diagrams. A
VCR is not necessary for operation of the television or Picture-In-Picture (PIP) function.
You may omit the VCR from your connections if you wish.
•
•
For instructions on connecting a VCR only, please see the Quick Setup on page 11.
For information on using PIP, please see page 52.
Diagram #1
Cable/RF connector
1) Connect an RF Cable from the wall outlet into the RF Cable In on the back of the TV.
Connecting to a Cable Box
Diagram #2
1) Connect an RF Cable from the wall outlet into the RF Cable In on the Cable Box.
2) Connect an RF cable from the Cable Out on the cable box into the RF Cable In on the back
of the TV.
NOTE:
•
Please see page 52 for more information on using the PIP feature with a cable box.
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Connections
Connecting to a Cable Box and VCR
Diagram #3
1) Connect an RF Cable from the wall outlet into the RF Cable Box In.
2) Connect an RF Cable from the Cable Box Out into the VCR In.
3) Connect an RF Cable from the VCR Out into the RF In on the back of the TV.
4) Connect the Red Cable from VCR Right Audio Output into the Red TV Audio In.
5) Connect the White Cable from VCR Left Audio Output into the White TV Audio In.
6) Connect the Yellow Cable from VCR Output into the Yellow TV Video In, OR Connect an
S-Video Cable from VCR S-Video Out into the S-Video In on the back of the TV.
NOTE:
• White, Yellow and Red are the most common colors for VCR Cables. Some models may
vary in color. Please consult the user’s manual for your VCR Player for more information.
• See page 21 for instructions on programming your remote control to operate the basic func-
tions of your VCR Player.
The connection diagrams are intended to show some basic general connections.
Some cable companies may require special connections to properly use your televi-
sion or 2-tuner PIP function. If you follow these diagrams and either the television or
PIP does not work properly, contact your local cable operator for more connection
information. Please see page 52 for more information on the PIP feature.
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Connections
Connecting to a DVD player, DTV Decoder and D-VHS
NOTE: This illustration is for connecting to Input 3
DVD Rear Panel
AUDIO OUT
OR
TV Rear Panel
1) Connect Green Cable Out from DVD Player “Y” Component Output into TV “Y” Component
Input 2 or 3.
2) Connect Blue Cable Out from DVD Player “PB” Component Output into TV “PB”
Component Input 2 or 3.
3) Connect Red Cable Out from DVD Player “PR” Component Output into TV “PR”
Component Input 2 or 3.
4) Connect White Audio Cable Out from DVD Left Audio Output into TV Left Audio Input
2 or 3.
5) Connect Red Audio Cable Out from DVD Right Audio Output into TV Right Audio Input
2 or 3.
6) Connect the Yellow Cable Out from DVD Player Output into the Yellow TV In, OR connect
an S-Video Cable from DVD Player S-Video Out into the S-Video In on the back of the TV.
NOTE:
• Green, Blue and Red are the most common colors for DVD Cables. Some models may
vary in color. Please consult the user’s manual for your DVD Player for more information.
• See page 22 for instructions on programming your remote control to operate the basic func-
tions of your DVD Player.
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Connections
Connecting to a Digital TV Receiver
TV Rear Panel
Tighten screws
after connections
AUDIO OUT
L
R
DIGITAL OUT
DTV Decoder
By inputting a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection high-definition picture source to the
Digital-In terminal of this television, high-definition pictures can be displayed on the screen in
their digital form. (This terminal is for use in the future when High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection DTV decoders, DVD players and D-VHS are put on the market.)
1) Connect the DTV Digital RGB Output Terminal to the DIGITAL-IN Digital Input Terminal on
the back of the TV.
2) Connect the Red Cable from the DTV Decoder Right Audio Output into the Right Audio
Input. VCR Audio Output into the Red TV Audio In.
3) Connect the White Cable from the DTV Decoder Left Audio Output into the Left Audio Input.
VCR Audio Output into the White TV Audio In.
NOTE:
• The Digital-In Terminal can only be used with 1080i and 720p and 480p picture signals. Set
the DTV Decode Digital-Out Terminal Output setting to 1080i or 720p or 480p. For detailed
information, refer to the DTV decoder instruction manual. If you cannot display the picture
because your DTV decoder does not have a Digital-Out Terminal Output setting, use the
component Video Input (or the S-Video Input or Video Input). (Refer to page 14 or 15.) In
this case the picture will be displayed as an analog signal.
• The Digital-In Terminal is not compatible with the picture signal of a personal computer.
• Use a DVI 25-pin cable (commercially available) in order to digitally connect the TV with a
DTV Decoder.
• If the connection shown above is used, the DTV signal will be available on Digital-In on the
Input Menu. (Refer to page 39.)
If 480p signals (640 x 480 or 720 x 480) are displayed on the screen, the horizontal balance
may be slightly shifted. In cases such as this, the horizontal balance can be adjusted by
accessing “DIGITAL-IN” in the PICTURE ADJUST Menu. (Refer to page 39.)
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Connections
Connecting to an External Amplifier
1) Connect the White Audio Cable from the TV’s Left Audio Output Jack to the Amplifier’s Left
Audio Input Jack.
2) Connect the Red Audio Cable from the TV’s Right Audio Output Jack to the Amplifier’s
Right Audio Input Jack.
NOTE:
•
See also “TV Speaker” and “Audio Out” on page 42 for more information on using external
speakers.
Connecting to a Camcorder
You may connect a camcorder to your television by using the front Input Jacks (Input 4)
located under the front panel door. To access, gently press on the door to open it. You may
also connect a game console or other equipment using these jacks. Camcorders may also
be connected to the television’s rear input jacks.
CHANNEL
OPERATE
VOLUME
MENU
O
Camcorder
OR
1) Connect the Yellow Video Cable Out from the Camcorder’s Video Output into the TV’s
Video Input Jack, OR connect an S-Video Cable from the Camcorder’s S-Video Output to
the TV’s S-Video Input.
2) Connect the White Audio Cable Out from the Camcorder’s Left Audio Output into the TV’s
Left Audio Input Jack.
3) Connect the Red Audio Cable Out from the Camcorder’s Right Audio Output into the TV’s
Right Audio Input Jack.
NOTE:
•
If your Camcorder is a mono sound model it will have only one audio jack. Connect it to
the TV’s Left Audio jack.
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Connections
Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link III
JVC’s AV Compu Link feature makes playing video tapes or DVDs totally automatic. Simply
insert a pre-recorded tape into your JVC-brand VCR or DVD into your JVC DVD Player and
the device will automatically turn on and begin playback. At the same time, using the AV
Compu Link, the VCR or DVD player sends a signal to the television telling it to turn on and
switch to the proper video input.
• The AV Compu Link cable may be included with the JVC AV Compu Link accessory you
wish to connect. If it is not, contact an authorized JVC Service Center for
part # EWP 805-012.
• AV Compu Link can only be used with JVC-brand products.
1) Plug one end of the AV Compu Link Cable into the AV Compu Link Input on your VCR,
DVD, or other Compu Link device.
2) Plug the other end of the AV Compu Link Cable into the AV Compu Link Input at the rear of
the TV.
NOTE:
• In order for the VCR playback to begin automatically, the recording tabs must be remove
from the VHS tape. If the tab is in place, automatic switching will occur when you push the
VCR’s Play button.
• The AV Compu Link cable has a male 3.5 mm (mono) plug on each end.
• If your JVC-brand VCR has “A Code/B Code Remote Control Switching” (see your VCR’s
instruction book), using VCR A Code will switch the TV to Input 1.
• To connect a JVC HiFi receiver or amplifier for a completely automated home theater, see
the HiFi’s connection instructions for detailed connection information.
• AV COMPU LINK III is compatible with any AV Compu Link III receiver.
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Getting Started
Remote Control Basics
• Before you can operate the remote control, you must first
install the batteries (included). See “Changing the
Batteries” at the bottom of this page for instructions. (For
an illustration, please see page 10.)
16:9
MODE
TV CATV VCR DVD
POWER
MULTISCREEN/PIP
CHANNEL
INDEX
PIP/MOVE
SWAP
INPUT
SOURCE FREEZE
• Press the POWER button to turn the television on or off.
DISPLAY
• Make sure the “TV/CATV” switch is set to “TV.” Move the
switch to “CATV” only if you need to operate a cable box.
1
4
2
5
3
6
SLEEP TIMER
VIDEO STATUS
NATURAL CINEMA
• Slide the “VCR/DVD” selector switch to “VCR” to control a
VCR. Slide to “DVD” to control a DVD player. Please see
pages 20 to 22 for instructions on programming your
remote control to operate a Cable Box, VCR or DVD play-
er.
7
8
0
9
RETURN+
LIGHT
100+
THEATER PRO SOUND
RM-C324G
EZ SURF
• Press the CH+ and CH– buttons to scan through the chan-
nels. Tap the CH+ or CH– button to move through the
channels one channel at a time.
MUTING
V
CHIP
+
CH
• To move rapidly through the channels using JVC’s
Hyperscan feature, press and hold CH+ or CH–. The chan-
nels will zip by at a rate of five channels per second.
VOL
+
VOL
CH
EXIT
PIP OFF
MENU
• Press VOL+ or VOL– to raise or lower the volume. An indi-
cator bar will appear onscreen to show you the television
volume level.
VCR CHANNEL
PREV NEXT
VCR/DVD
POWER TV/VCR
REW
PLAY
STOP
FF
• The CH+/– and VOL+/– buttons are also used to navigate
JVC’s onscreen menu system.
PAUSE
REC
• You can directly access specific channels using the 10-key
pad.
OPEN/CLOSE
STILL/PAUSE
For more information on remote control button features, see
pages 46 – 53. For information on using the onscreen
menus, see page 23.
TV
Changing the Batteries
Push down on the remote’s back cover and slide towards the bottom to remove it.
Insert two AA batteries (supplied), carefully noting the "+" and "–" markings on the batteries and
on the remote control. To avoid a potential short circuit, insert the "–" end first. Be sure to use
only size AA batteries. When batteries are installed, slide the cover back into place (until it
clicks into position).
NOTE:
• If the remote control acts erratically, replace the batteries. Typical battery life is six months to
one year. We recommend using alkaline batteries for longer battery life. When you change
the batteries, try to complete the task within three minutes. If you take longer than three min-
utes, the remote control codes for your VCR, DVD, and/or Cable Box may have to be reset.
(See pages 20-22.)
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Getting Started
Setting the CATV, VCR and DVD Codes
You can program your remote to operate your cable box, satellite receiver, VCR or DVD
player by using the instructions and codes listed below. If the equipment does not respond
to any of the codes listed below or to the code search function, use the remote control sup-
plied by the manufacturer.
Setting Cable Box or Satellite Codes
The remote control is programmed with CATV and/or Satellite codes for power on, power off,
channel up, channel down, and 10 key operation.
1) Find the CATV/Satellite brand from the list of codes shown below.
2) Slide the 2-way selector switch to “CATV”.
3) Press and hold down the DISPLAY button.
4) With the DISPLAY button held down, enter the first code number listed using the 10 key pad.
5) Release the DISPLAY button.
6) Confirm the operation of the Cable Box/Satellite receiver.
• If your CATV or Satellite box does not respond to the first code, try the others listed. If it
does not respond to any code, try the Search Codes Function, on page 58.
Cable Box
ABC
CODES
024
Cable Box
Puser
CODES
032
Digital
Satellite
Systems
CODES
Archer
032, 025
051, 032
022, 051
058, 059
024, 032, 025
029
RCA
061, 070
032
Echostar
100, 113, 114,
115
Cableview
Citizen
Realistic
Regal
058, 064, 040,
041, 042, 045,
068
Express VU
G.E.
100, 113
Curtis
106
Diamond
Eagle
Regency
034
G.I.
108
Rembrandt
037, 032, 051,
038
Gradiente
Hitachi
112
Eastern
GC Brand
Gemini
034
032, 051
022, 043
104, 111
Samsung
051
HNS (Hughes)
Scientific Atlanta 057, 058, 059
104
General Instrument 065, 024, 025,
026, 027, 020,
SLMark
051, 047
051, 056
032, 051
Panasonic
Philips
105
Sprucer
Stargate
102, 103
021, 022, 057,
023
Primestar
108
Hamlin
040, 041, 042,
045, 058, 064
049, 024
Telecaption
Teleview
Texscan
Tocom
067
Proscan
RCA
106, 109, 110
106, 109, 110
Hitachi
Jerrold
047, 051
044
065, 024, 025,
026, 027, 020,
021, 022, 057,
023
Sony
107
035, 036, 066
050
Star Choice
104, 108
Toshiba
Unika
Toshiba
Uniden
101
Macom
049, 050, 051,
054
102, 103
032, 025
Universal
Videoway
Viewstar
Zenith
022, 032
052
Magnavox
033
030
Memorex
Movietime
029, 030
063, 046
046
032, 051
039, 037, 048
Oak
Panasonic
055, 056, 060,
071, 073
Zenith/Drake
Satellite
Paragon
Philips
063
028, 029, 030,
052, 053, 031,
069
Pioneer
Pulsar
047, 062
051, 032
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Getting Started
Setting VCR codes
The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on, power off, play, stop,
fast-forward, rewind, pause, record, channel up, and channel down operation.
1) Find the VCR brand from the list of codes shown below.
2) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV” and the other 2-way selector switch to “VCR”.
3) Press and hold down the DISPLAY button.
4) With the DISPLAY button held down, enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad.
5) Release the DISPLAY button.
6) Confirm the operation of the VCR.
• If your VCR does not respond to the first code, try the others listed. If it does not respond to
any code, try the Search Codes Function, on page 58.
• Some manufacturer’s VCR’s may not respond to the TV/VCR button, even if other buttons
work properly.
• To record, hold down the REC button on the remote and press PLAY.
VCRs
CODES
035
027, 032, 095
VCRs
CODES
VCRs
CODES
Admiral
Aiwa
Marantz
Marta
003, 004, 005
064
Samsung
037, 060, 062,
033, 089
089
Samtron
Sansui
Akai
029, 072, 073, Memorex
074
024, 067
003, 026, 020,
052
038, 040, 047,
048, 041, 042
MGA
Audio Dynamic 003, 005
Sanyo
Scott
063, 067, 091,
071
059, 060, 062,
067, 038, 040,
047, 048, 026,
020
Bell & Howell
Broksonic
Canon
063, 071
020, 026, 094
023, 025
043
Minolta
058, 045, 093
Mitsubishi
038, 040, 047,
048, 041, 042,
078, 090
CCE
Multitech
NEC
047, 027, 062
Citizen
064
003, 004, 005,
000
024, 023
Sears
063, 064, 065,
066, 058, 000,
001
Craig
063, 029, 064
Curtis Mathes
045, 024, 027,
093
043, 059, 024,
092
Olympic
Shintom
Sharp
075
Optimus
028, 021, 035,
064
026, 020
Daewoo
035, 036, 080,
088
Orion
Panasonic
DBX
003, 004, 005
Signature 2000 027, 035
023, 024, 021,
022
024, 058, 045,
063, 003, 004,
005, 093
Dimensia
Emerson
045, 093
Singer
Sony
075
043, 026, 077,
061, 025, 042,
020, 076
Penney
028, 029, 030,
053, 054, 055
SV 2000
Sylvania
027
Fisher
Funai
063, 066, 067,
065, 071, 091
Pentax
Philco
058, 005, 045,
093
031, 023, 024,
027
027, 081
064
027, 026, 020,
000
031, 024, 027,
023, 026, 020,
043
Symphonic
Tashiro
Tatung
033, 045, 024
G.E.
Philips
031, 023, 024,
086
003, 004, 005
Go Video
037, 051, 049,
050, 089
Teac
003, 004, 027,
005
Pioneer
Proscan
023
Goldstar
064
045, 058, 023,
024, 031, 046,
059, 060, 033,
087, 093
Technics
021, 022, 023,
024
024, 027, 070
059, 046, 079
Gradiente
083, 084, 081,
000, 001
Teknika
Toshiba
Hitachi
023, 045, 058,
027, 081, 093
Quasar
021, 022, 023,
024
Vector Research 005
Instant Replay 024, 023
Wards
Yamaha
Zenith
035, 036, 067,
044, 064
Radio Shack
033, 024, 063,
036, 067, 040,
027
Jensen
JVC
003
000, 001, 002,
003, 004, 005
063, 003, 004,
005
033, 045, 058,
023, 024, 031,
046, 059, 060,
083, 084, 085,
087, 093
RCA
Kenwood
LXI
003, 004, 064,
005
044, 082, 064,
094
027, 064, 058,
065, 066, 063,
067
Realistic
024, 063, 036,
067, 040, 027
Magnavox
031, 023, 024,
086
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Getting Started
Setting DVD codes
The remote control is programmed with DVD codes for power on, power off, play, stop,
fast-forward, rewind, previous chapter, next chapter, tray open/close, and still/pause operation.
1) Find the DVD Player brand from the list of codes shown below.
2) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV” and the other 2-way selector switch to “DVD”.
3) Press and hold down the DISPLAY button.
4) With the DISPLAY button held down, enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad.
5) Release the DISPLAY button.
6) Confirm the operation of the DVD player.
• If your DVD player does not respond to the first code, try the others listed. If it does not
respond to any code, try the Search Codes Function, on page 58.
• After you program your remote, some DVD buttons may not work properly. If some buttons
do not work properly, use the remote control which came with your DVD player.
DVD Player
Aiwa
CODES
043
DVD Player
RCA
CODES
021, 026
Apex
040
Sampo
Samsung
Sharp
034
030
028
038
Denon
Hitachi
JVC
020, 037
030, 031
000
Silvania
Sony
Kenwood
Konka
035
024, 045, 046,
047
039
Mitsubishi
Onkyo
Oritron
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
Raite
025
Technics
Toshiba
Vialta
020
041
023
044
050
020
Wave
042
023, 036
022
Yamaha
Zenith
020
027, 032
033
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Onscreen Menus
Using the Guide
Certain symbols are used throughout this guide to help you learn about the features of your
new television. The ones you will see most frequently are:
›‚ Up and Down arrows mean press the CH+ or CH– buttons. Pressing the CH+ or CH–
buttons let you:
• Move vertically in a main menu screen
• Move through a submenu screen
• Move to the next letter, number, or other choice in a submenu
• Back up to correct an error
• Scan through TV channels (when not in a menu screen)
¥Š Left and right arrows mean press the VOLUME+ or VOLUME– buttons to move left or
right to:
• Select a highlighted menu item
• Select an item in a submenu
• Select numbers in certain menu options
• Turn the volume up or down (when not in a menu screen)
The “Press Button” icon means you should press the button named on your remote
control. (Button names appear in SMALL CAPITAL LETTERS.)
The Onscreen Menus
To bring up the onscreen menu, press the MENU button on the remote control. The item that
appears in yellow is the one currently selected. If you press the MENU button again, the
onscreen display will skip to the next menu screen. If you use the Menu button on the TV’s
front panel instead of the remote, an additional menu screen showing channel number and
input will appear between “picture adjust” and “initial setup.” The “Plug In Menu” will appear
the first time the TV is plugged in.
INITIAL SETUP
PREVIOUS
Selected Option (Yellow)
Selected Option (Blue)
AUTO TUNER SETUP
CHANNEL SUMMARY
V-CHIP
SET LOCK CODE
ON OFF
AUTO DEMO
NEXT PAGE
SELECT BY
EXIT
OPERATE BY
EXIT BY
NOTE:
• Menus shown in this book are illustrations, not exact replications of the television’s
onscreen displays.
• The arrows on the next page show the order in which the onscreen menus appear when
using the ›‚ buttons on your remote or TV.
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Onscreen Menus
NOTE:
• When you choose “THEATER” for Video
Status, VSM does not appear.
• Digital-In will display only when the 480p
picture signal in Digital-In is displayed.
PICTURE ADJUST
• Purity is for model AV-36P903 only.
PREVIOUS
TINT
STANDARD
COLOR
PICTURE
BRIGHT
DETAIL
NEXT PAGE
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
0
RESET BY
EXIT BY
EXIT
PICTURE ADJUST
PREVIOUS
INITIAL SETUP
PREVIOUS
STANDARD
AUTO TUNER SETUP
CHANNEL SUMMARY
V-CHIP
COLOR TEMPERATURE
LOW HIGH
DIG. NOISE CLEAR
NOISE MUTING
VSM
ON OFF
ON OFF
SIZE-1
SET LOCK CODE
ON OFF
AUTO DEMO
NEXT PAGE
SELECT BY
DIGITAL-IN
NEXT PAGE
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
0
RESET BY
EXIT BY
EXIT
EXIT
OPERATE BY
EXIT BY
INITIAL SETUP
PREVIOUS
SOUND ADJUST
PREVIOUS
LANGUAGE
ENG. FRAN. ESP.
BASS
CLOSED CAPTION
FRONT PANEL LOCK
AUTO SHUT OFF
TREBLE
BALANCE
MTS
ON OFF
ON OFF
ON OFF
STEREO SAP MONO
XDS ID
NEXT PAGE
NEXT PAGE
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
EXIT
EXIT BY
EXIT
EXIT BY
CLOCK/TIMERS
PREVIOUS
INITIAL SETUP
PREVIOUS
TV SPEAKER
AUDIO OUT
TILT CORRECTION
PURITY
ON OFF
VARI FIX
SET CLOCK
ON/OFF TIMER
NEXT PAGE
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
NEXT PAGE
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
EXIT
EXIT
EXIT BY
EXIT BY
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Plug In Menu
Introduction
The Plug In Menu comes up automatically when you first turn on the TV after plugging it in.
The Plug In Menu helps you to get your TV ready to use by letting you set your preferences
for:
• The Language in which you want the onscreen menus to appear
• The Auto Tuner Setup of which channels you wish to receive
• Setting the TV’s clock to the correct time so your timer functions will work properly
Descriptions of each of the Plug In Menu features appear on this page and the next. We rec-
ommend you complete the Plug In Menu setup first so your TV is set up just the way you want,
right away.
Language
You can choose to view your onscreen menus in three languages: English, French, or Spanish.
Press the MENU button
›‚
To LANGUAGE
¥Š
To choose a language
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
• You will not need to press the MENU button to enter this screen from the Plug In Menu.
Auto Tuner Setup
In Auto Tuner Setup, the TV automatically scans through all available channels, memorizing the
active ones and skipping over blank ones or channels with weak signals. This means when
you scan (using the CHANNEL +/– buttons), you will receive only clear, active channels.
Press the MENU button
›‚
To AUTO TUNER SETUP
To operate
¥Š
¥Šꢀ
›‚
To choose CABLE or AIR (or SKIP)
To move to START
¥Š
To start Auto Tuner Setup
NOW
PROGRAMMING !
48
Programming will take approximately 1 to 2
minutes.
PROGRAMMING OVER!
• Noise Muting will not work during Auto Tuner Setup.
• You will not need to press the MENU button to enter this screen from the Plug In
Menu.
• SKIP appears only for Plug-In menu.
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Plug In Menu
Auto Clock Set
Before you use any of your TV’s timer functions, you must first set the clock. You may precise-
ly set your clock using the XDS time signal broadcast by most Public Broadcasting stations. To
set the clock using the XDS signal:
Enter the channel number of your local PBS station
Press MENU
›‚
To SET CLOCK
To operate
¥Š
¥Š
To AUTO
SET CLOCK
MODE
T IME ZONE
D. S. T.
AUTO
ATLANTIC
ON
FINISH
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
EXIT
EXIT BY
›‚
To TIME ZONE
¥Š
To select your time zone
ATLANTIC
CENTRAL
MOUNTAIN
PACIFIC
EASTERN
HAWAII
ALASKA
›‚
¥Š
›‚
¥Š
To move to Daylight Savings Time (D.S.T.)
To turn D.S.T. ON or OFF
To FINISH
To save settings and exit
• If you do not have a PBS station in your local area, you will have to set the clock manually.
See ‘Manual Clock Set’ on the next page for instructions.
• The Daylight Savings Time feature automatically adjusts your TV’s clock for Daylight
Savings. The clock will move forward one hour at 2:00 am on the first Sunday in April. The
clock will move back one hour at 2:00 am on the last Sunday in October.
• You will not need to press the MENU button to enter this screen from the Plug In Menu.
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Plug In Menu
Manual Clock Set
To set your clock manually (without using the XDS signal), choose MANUAL from the Set Clock
menu and follow the steps below.
›‚
¥Š
¥Š
To SET CLOCK
To operate
To MANUAL
SET CLOCK
MODE
T IME
MANUAL
:
START CLOCK
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
EXIT
EXIT BY
›‚
To move to the hour
¥Š
›‚
To set the hour
To move to minutes
¥Š
›‚
To set the minutes
To move to START CLOCK
To start clock and exit
¥Š
THANK YOU !!
• You will not need to press the MENU button to enter this screen from the Plug In Menu.
• You can change the preferences you set in the Plug In menu at any time using the regular
JVC onscreen menu system.
NOTE:
You will have to reset the clock after a power interruption. You must set the clock before oper-
ating any timer functions.
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Channel Summary
Channel Summary
Channel Summary allows you to customize the line-up of channels received by your TV. You
can add or delete channels from the line-up or prevent any unauthorized viewers from watch-
ing any or all 181 channels.
Press the MENU button
›‚
To CHANNEL SUMMARY
To operate
¥Š
CHANNEL SUMMARY
CH NO.
SCAN
CH NO.
SCAN
√
06
01
|
|
|
|
|
07
08
09
10
02
03
04
05
√
√
√
√
√
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
EXIT
EXIT BY
The Channel Summary screen (above) will now be displayed with the channels set to scan
marked with an "ꢀ". You can delete channels from the scan by removing the "ꢀ". If any chan-
nels were missed during Auto Tuner Setup and you wish to add them, you may by placing an
"ꢀ" next to the channel number.
›‚
To the SCAN column
¥Š
To include or delete from scan
EXIT/PIP OFF when finished
You can block access to a channel by activating the Channel Lock.
›‚
To CHANNEL SUMMARY
¥Š
›‚
To operate
To the Lock Column
ZERO to lock or unlock that channel
EXIT/PIP OFF when finished
Channel Guard Message
When a viewer attempts to watch a guarded channel, the following message appears:
To watch a channel that you have locked,
enter the Lock Code using the 10 key
pad.
If the wrong code is entered, the message
“INVALID LOCK CODE!” will flash on the
screen.
THIS CHANNEL IS LOCKED BY
CHANNEL GUARD.
PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY
10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT.
NO. - - - -
The channel cannot be accessed until the
correct code is entered.
• Once a channel has been unlocked, it will remain unlocked until the television is turned off.
• See also “Set Lock Code”, page 36.
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V-Chip
Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables TV Parental Guidelines (for United
States and Canada) and Movie (MPAA) Guideline controls. V-Chip technology allows you to
program your TV to receive, or not to receive, programs based on content according to the
guidelines. Programs which exceed the ratings limits you set will be blocked. When a viewer
attempts to watch a blocked channel, this message appears:
THIS PROGRAMMING EXCEEDS
YOUR RATING LIMITS.
PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY
10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT.
NO. - - - -
The channel will remain blocked until the correct lock code is entered (see page 36 for informa-
tion on setting your lock code).
You can customize the V-Chip settings of your television to match your personal tastes.
V-CHIP
OFF
V-CHIP
SET US TV RATINGS
SET MOVIE RATINGS
SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG
SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE
UNRATED
VIEW
FINISH
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
EXIT
EXIT BY
The V-Chip menu above is the starting point for your V-Chip settings.
You can use US V-Chip settings (for programming broadcast from the United States), Canadian
V-Chip settings (for programming broadcast from Canada), and movie ratings. You may use
any or all of the settings (US V-Chip, Canada V-Chip, Movie ratings). Descriptions for setting
each of the three V-Chip formats appear in the next seven pages along with descriptions of the
rating categories.
To access the rating categories:
Press the MENU button
›‚
To V-CHIP
¥Š
To operate (Lock icon
will appear)
Press ZERO to access the V-Chip menu
¥Š
›‚
To turn V-Chip ON or OFF (V-Chip must be turned ON for rating settings to operate)
To move to SET US TV RATINGS, SET MOVIE RATINGS, or SET CANADIAN RAT-
INGS, (see following pages for descriptions of each item)
Special Note about Ratings
Some programs are not broadcast with a ratings signal. Therefore, even if you setup V-Chip
ratings limits, these programs will not be blocked. Parents are cautioned to preview the con-
tents of these programs or movies.
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V-Chip
US V-Chip Ratings
U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS
Programs with the following ratings are appropriate for children.
❒ 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. These programs
may contain some mild fantasy violence or comedic violence, which children should be able
to discern from reality.
Programs with the following ratings are designed for the entire audience.
❒ TV G stands for General Audience.
Most parents would find these programs suitable for all age groups. They contain little or no
violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialog or situations.
❒ TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested.
May contain some, but not much, strong language, limited violence, and some suggestive
sexual dialog or situations. It is recommended that parents watch these programs first, or
with their children.
❒ TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Programs contain some material that may be unsuitable for children under the age of 14,
including possible intense violence, sexual situations, strong coarse language, or intensely
suggestive dialog. Parents are cautioned against unattended viewing by children under 14.
❒ TV MA Mature Audiences Only.
These programs are specifically for adults and may be unsuitable for anyone under 17
years of age. TV MA programs may have extensive V, S, L, or D.
Viewing Guidelines
In addition to the ratings categories explained above, information on specific kinds of con-
tent are also supplied with the V-Chip rating. These types of content may also be blocked.
The content types are:
• V/FV is for VIOLENCE/FANTASY VIO-
LENCE
• S stands for SEXUAL CONTENT
• L stands for strong LANGUAGE
• D stands for suggestive DIALOG
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V-Chip
Setting US V-Chip Ratings
Press the MENU button
›‚
To V-CHIP
¥Š
To operate (Lock icon
will appear)
Press ZERO to access the V-Chip menu
V-CHIP
OFF
V-CHIP
SET US TV RATINGS
SET MOVIE RATINGS
SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG
SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE
UNRATED
VIEW
FINISH
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
EXIT
EXIT BY
¥Š
›‚
To turn V-Chip ON or OFF
To move to SET US TV RATINGS
To operate
¥Š
Directions to set US V-Chip Ratings:
Line up the cursor in the column (TV PG, TV G, etc.) with the content row (V/FV, S, etc.) and
press the or ‚ꢀto move the cursor to the correct location. Press or to turn the locking
feature on or off. An item is locked if the icon appears instead of a “—”.
›
¥
Š
For example, to block viewing of all TV MA shows, move the cursor to the top row of that
column and add a lock icon. Once you've put a lock on the top row, everything in that column
is automatically locked.
›‚
To the TV MA Column
To turn on the lock
¥Š
SET US TV RATINGS
TV
G
TV
TV
Y7
TV
Y
TV
14
TV
PG
MA
V/FV
S
L
D
FINISH
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
EXIT
EXIT BY
›‚
To FINISH
¥Š
To save settings and exit
• If you want to change the setup, move the cursor to the top column and change the lock icon
to “—” by pressing or again. You may then select individual categories to block.
¥
Š
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V-Chip
Setting ratings with the V-Chip button
To access Rating information about a certain program, press the V-CHIP button while viewing
that program. A display like this will appear:
PROGRAM IS RATED :
TV-PG - V
If you decide you want to block this category of viewing, press "0" while the above screen is
visible, and all programs from that category will be blocked.
Example 1:
If you want to set your V-Chip settings to block all programming above TV PG:
Press ZERO when TV-PG is displayed
TV TV TV TV TV TV
Y
MA
14
PG
G
Y7
V/FV
S
L
D
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
EXIT
EXIT BY
All Programming above TV PG will be blocked.
Example 2:
If you want to set your V-Chip settings to block all programming above a current setting such as
TV PG-V (with violence):
Press ZERO when TV-PG - V is displayed
TV TV TV TV TV TV
Y
MA
14
PG
G
Y7
V/FV
S
L
D
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
EXIT
EXIT BY
All Programming above TV PG - V (with Violence) will be blocked.
• For Children's programming you can block TV-Y and Y7 programs by Pressing “0” when Y is
displayed during a program. Programming for audiences other than children’s audiences will
not be affected.
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V-Chip
Movie Ratings
❒ NR - Not Rated.
This is a film which has no rating. In many cases these films were imported from countries
which do not use the MPAA ratings system. Other NR films may be from amateur
producers who didn’t intend to have their film widely released.
NR (Not Rated) Programming may contain all types of programming including children's
programming, foreign programs, or adult material.
❒ G – General Audience.
In the opinion of the review board, these films contain nothing in the way of sexual content,
violence, or language that would be unsuitable for audiences of any age.
❒ PG – Parental Guidance.
Parental Guidance means the movie may contain some contents such as mild violence,
some brief nudity, and strong language. The contents are not deemed intense.
❒ PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Parents with children under 13 are cautioned that the content of movies with this rating may
include more explicit sexual, language, and violence content than movies rated PG.
❒ R - Restricted.
These films contain material that is explicit in nature and is not recommended for
unsupervised children under the age of 17.
❒ NC-17 - No One Under 17.
These movies contain content which most parents would feel is too adult for their children to
view. Content can consist of strong language, nudity, violence, and suggestive or explicit
subject matter.
❒ X - No One under 18.
Inappropriate material for anyone under 18.
Directions to set Movie (MPAA) Ratings:
Press the MENU button
›‚
To V-CHIP
¥Š
To operate (Lock icon
appears)
Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup options
›‚
To SET MOVIE RATINGS
To enter movies menu
SET MOVIE RATINGS
¥Š
PG G
X
PG-13
NC-17
R
For example,
to block viewing of X and NC-17 rated from shows:
NR
›‚
To the X Column
¥Š
To turn on the lock
FINISH
›‚
To the NC-17 Column
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
EXIT
EXIT BY
¥Š
›‚
¥Š
To turn on the lock
To FINISH
To save settings and exit
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V-Chip
Canadian V-Chip Ratings
❒ E - Exempt.
Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information
programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
❒ C – Programming Intended for Children.
Violence Guidelines: There will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive
behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic or
unrealistic in nature.
❒ C8+ – Programming Intended for Children 8 and Over.
Violence Guidelines: Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low
intensity and will show the consequences of the acts. There will be no offensive language,
nudity or sexual content.
❒ G – General Audience.
Programming will contain little violence and will be sensitive to themes which could affect
younger children.
❒ PG - Parental Guidance.
Programming intended for a general audience, but which may not be suitable for younger
children. Parents may consider some content not appropriate for children aged 8-13.
❒ 14+ - 14 Years and Older.
Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and
early teens. Programming may contain mature themes and scenes of intense violence.
❒ 18+ - Adult.
Material intended for mature audiences only.
Directions to set Canadian V-Chip Ratings:
Press the MENU button
›‚
To V-CHIP
¥Š
To operate (Lock icon
appears)
Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup options
›‚
To SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG (for English)
To enter ratings menu
¥Š
For example,
SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG
to block viewing of programming rated 14+
and 18+ :
P
C
G
C
18+
14+
G
8
To the 18+ Column
To turn on the lock
›‚
¥Š
›‚
¥Š
›‚
¥Š
To the 14+ Column
FINISH
To turn on the lock
To FINISH
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
EXIT
EXIT BY
To save settings and exit
• For instructions on “Set Canadian Ratings FRE (in French)”, please see page 34 in the
French side of this user’s guide.
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V-Chip
Unrated Programs
Notes About Unrated Programs:
Unrated programming refers to any programming which does not contain a rating signal.
Programming on television stations which do not broadcast rating signals will be placed in the
“Unrated Programming" category.
Examples of Unrated programs:
Emergency Bulletins
Locally Originated Programming
News
Political Programs
Public Service Announcements
Religious Programs
Sports
Weather
Some Commercials
• TV programs or movies that do not have rating signals will be blocked if the Unrated
Category is set to BLOCK.
Directions to Block Unrated Programs:
You can block programs that are not rated.
Press the MENU button
›‚
To V-CHIP
¥Š
To operate (The lock icon
appears)
Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup options
To UNRATED
›‚
UNRATED
¥
VIEW
Š
¥Š
To VIEW or BLOCK
Press EXIT/PIP OFF when done
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V-Chip
Set Lock Code
Channel Guard and V-Chip settings are protected by a four-digit Lock Code. Your TV comes
pre-set with a Lock Code of "0000". You may change the code to any four-digit number you
wish. To change the Lock Code, follow the steps below.
Press the MENU button
›‚
To SET LOCK CODE
To operate
¥Š
The lock icon
appears
Press ZERO to access the Lock Code
SET LOCK CODE
LOCK CODE
0000
FINISH
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
EXIT
EXIT BY
The first digit will be highlighted
¥Š
›‚
To select the number
To move to the next digit
Continue to follow these directions for all four numbers
›‚
To FINISH
¥Š
To save settings and exit
Your Lock Code is now set.
NOTE:
• After a power interruption you must reset the Lock Code.
• Write your Lock Code number down and keep it hidden from potential viewers.
• If you forget the Lock Code, a new code may be set using the steps listed above.
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Picture Settings
Tint
Tint allows you to adjust the levels of red and green in your TV picture.
Press the MENU button
›‚
To TINT
Š
To increase the levels of green
¥
›‚
To increase the levels of red
To move to the next setting
Color
The color function lets you make all the colors in the TV picture appear either more vivid or
subtle.
Press the MENU button
›‚
To COLOR
Š
To make the colors more vivid
¥
›‚
To make the colors more subdued
To move to the next setting
Picture
Picture allows you to adjust the levels of black and white on the TV screen, giving you a darker
or brighter picture overall.
Press the MENU button
›‚
To PICTURE
Š
To increase the level of contrast
¥
›‚
To decrease the level of contrast
To move to the next setting
Bright
You can adjust the overall brightness of the TV picture with the Bright control.
Press the MENU button
›‚
To BRIGHT
Š
To lighten the picture
¥
›‚
To darken the picture
To move to the next setting
Detail
The Detail feature adjusts the level of fine detail displayed in the picture.
Press the MENU button
›‚
To DETAIL
Š
To make the picture sharper (more details)
¥
›‚
To make the picture smoother (less detail)
To move to the next setting
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Picture Settings
Color Temperature
With Color Temperature, you can decide how strong or dull, the colors appear on the TV
screen.
Press the MENU button
PICTURE ADJUST
PREVIOUS
STANDARD
›‚
¥Š
¥Š
To COLOR TEMPERATURE
To enter
COLOR TEMPERATURE
LOW HIGH
DIG. NOISE CLEAR
NOISE MUTING
VSM
ON OFF
ON OFF
SIZE-1
To choose LOW or HIGH
Press EXIT/PIP OFF when done
DIGITAL-IN
NEXT PAGE
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
0
RESET BY
EXIT BY
EXIT
Digital Noise Clear
With Digital Noise Clear, this helps take out static or noise from a channel that may not be
coming in clearly.
Press the MENU button
PICTURE ADJUST
PREVIOUS
STANDARD
›‚
¥Š
¥Š
To DIG. NOISE CLEAR
To enter
COLOR TEMPERATURE
LOW HIGH
DIG. NOISE CLEAR
NOISE MUTING
VSM
ON OFF
ON OFF
SIZE-1
To operate
Press EXIT/PIP OFF when done
DIGITAL-IN
NEXT PAGE
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
0
RESET BY
EXIT BY
EXIT
Noise Muting
This feature inserts a blank blue screen over channels which are not broadcasting or are too
weak to be received clearly.
Press the MENU button
PICTURE ADJUST
PREVIOUS
STANDARD
›‚
To NOISE MUTING
COLOR TEMPERATURE
LOW HIGH
DIG. NOISE CLEAR
NOISE MUTING
VSM
¥Š
To turn Noise Muting ON or OFF
ON OFF
ON OFF
SIZE-1
Press EXIT/PIP OFF when done
DIGITAL-IN
NEXT PAGE
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
• Noise Muting will not work during Auto Tuner Setup
or when you operate Channel Summary.
EXIT
EXIT BY
NOTE:
The setting screen will disappear if you do not make any adjustments or move to the next set-
ting in approximately three seconds. Any changes you have made to picture settings up to that
point will be stored. You can exit the Picture Settings menu at any time by pressing the EXIT
button on the remote control. When you want to reset the adjustment as the start setting,
press the 0 button.
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Picture Settings
VSM (Velocity Scan Modulation)
Velocity Scan Modulation circuitry varies the electron beam's horizontal scanning speed to help
accentuate the differences in picture brightness to sharpen the edges of images.
Press the MENU button
PICTURE ADJUST
PREVIOUS
STANDARD
›‚
¥Š
¥Š
To VSM
COLOR TEMPERATURE
LOW HIGH
DIG. NOISE CLEAR
NOISE MUTING
VSM
To enter
ON OFF
ON OFF
SIZE-1
To turn VSM ON or OFF
DIGITAL-IN
NEXT PAGE
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
Press EXIT/PIP OFF when done
0
RESET BY
EXIT BY
• When you select “THEATER” for Video
Status, VSM does not appear on the menu.
EXIT
Digital-In
This is for if you are able to receive digital broadcasts.
PICTURE ADJUST
Press the MENU button
PREVIOUS
STANDARD
COLOR TEMPERATURE
LOW HIGH
›‚
¥Š
¥Š
To DIGITAL-IN
To enter
DIG. NOISE CLEAR
NOISE MUTING
VSM
ON OFF
ON OFF
SIZE-1
To choose DIGITAL-IN SIZE-1 or
SIZE-2
DIGITAL-IN
NEXT PAGE
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
Press EXIT/PIP OFF when done
0
RESET BY
EXIT BY
EXIT
• Digital-In will display only when the 480p pic-
ture signal in Digital-In is displayed.
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Sound Settings
Bass
You can increase or decrease the level of low-frequency sound in the TV’s audio with the Bass
adjustment.
Press the MENU button
›‚
To BASS
Š
To increase the bass
¥
›‚
To decrease the bass
To move to the next setting
Treble
Use Treble to adjust the level of high-frequency sound in your TV’s audio.
Press the MENU button
›‚
To TREBLE
Š
To increase the treble
¥
›‚
To decrease the treble
To move to the next setting
Balance
Adjust the level of sound between the TV’s two speakers with the Balance setting.
Press the MENU button
›‚
To BALANCE
Š
To shift the balance towards the right speaker
¥
›‚
To shift the balance towards the left speaker
To move to the next setting
MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound)
MTS technology allows several audio signals to be broadcast at once, giving you a choice in
what you wish to hear with a TV program. In addition to mono or stereo sound, an MTS broad-
cast may also include a Second Audio Program (SAP).
Press the MENU button
›‚
To MTS
¥Š
Select the mode
(The ON AIR arrow tells you if a broadcast is in Stereo and/or contains an SAP).
• Keep the TV in STEREO mode to get the best sound quality. The sound will work in
STEREO mode even if a certain broadcast is in MONO sound only.
• Choose the MONO setting to reduce excessive noise on a certain channel or broadcast.
• Selecting SAP will allow you to hear an alternative soundtrack, if one is available.
NOTE:
You can leave the Sound Settings menu at any time by pressing the EXIT/PIP OFF button on
the remote control.
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General Items
On/Off Timer
The On/Off timer lets you program your television to turn itself on or off. You can use it as an
alarm to wake up, to help you remember important programs, or as a decoy when you're not
home.
Press the MENU button
›‚
To ON/OFF TIMER
¥Š
To operate (begins with ON TIME)
ON/OFF TIMER
7:00 AM
ON TIME
12:00 AM
OFF TIME
CHANNEL
ON VOLUME
MODE
02
05
EVERYDAY
NO
ON/OFF TIMER
FINISH
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
EXIT
EXIT BY
¥Š
To set the hour (AM/PM) you want the TV to turn on
To move to minutes
‚
¥Š
To set the minutes
‚
To accept ON TIME and move to OFF TIME (the time the TV will turn off). Set the
OFF TIME the same way as ON TIME
‚
To accept OFF TIME and move to CHANNEL
¥Š
To select channel
‚
To move to ON VOLUME
¥Š
‚
to set volume level
To move to MODE
¥Š
‚
Choose ONCE or EVERYDAY
To ON/OFF TIMER
¥Š
Choose YES to accept the timer setting, choose NO if you don't wish to accept
To FINISH
‚
¥Š
To save settings
NOTE:
• The On/Off time cannot be set to locked or guarded channels.
• In order for the On/Off timer to work, the clock must be set.
• After a power interruption, the Timer settings must be reset.
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General Items
TV Speaker
If your TV is connected to a stereo system, you can turn off the TV speakers and listen to the
audio through your stereo.
INITIAL SETUP
PREVIOUS
Press the MENU button
TV SPEAKER
AUDIO OUT
TILT CORRECTION
PURITY
ON OFF
VARI FIX
›‚
To TV SPEAKER
¥Š
To turn the TV's speakers ON or OFF
EXIT/PIP OFF when finished
NEXT PAGE
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
• Before you turn the TV Speaker setting from OFF
to ON, make sure that the TV volume level is
low! If the TV volume is set too high, the sound
level will be extremely loud.
EXIT
EXIT BY
• After a power interruption, the TV Speaker settings will return to “ON”.
Audio Out
If your television is connected to an external speaker source, Audio Out gives you the option of
controlling the volume level with your TV’s remote control.
Press the MENU button
INITIAL SETUP
PREVIOUS
TV SPEAKER
AUDIO OUT
TILT CORRECTION
PURITY
ON OFF
VARI FIX
›‚
To AUDIO OUT
To VARI or FIX
¥Š
EXIT/PIP OFF when finished
NEXT PAGE
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
VARI: Lets you adjust the volume of the external
speakers using the VOLUME +/– buttons on your TV’s
remote control.
EXIT
EXIT BY
FIX: The volume of the external speakers is adjusted using the audio device’s remote control.
Tilt Correction
This adjusts the pictures so that it looks even on the screen and not lopsided.
Press the MENU button
INITIAL SETUP
PREVIOUS
›‚
¥Š
¥Š
To TILT CORRECTION
To enter
TV SPEAKER
AUDIO OUT
TILT CORRECTION
PURITY
ON OFF
VARI FIX
To adjust TILT CORRECTION
EXIT/PIP OFF when finished
NEXT PAGE
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
EXIT
EXIT BY
NOTE:
• External Speakers: When using external speakers or amplifiers, shut off the TV Speakers
(see ‘TV Speaker’) above.
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General Items
Purity (AV-36P903 only)
Sometimes, your television can be affected by the magnetic fields of the earth. If you notice
that there are sections of color on your TV screen that appear stained or blotchy, use this
function to help eliminate it.
Press the MENU button
INITIAL SETUP
PREVIOUS
TV SPEAKER
AUDIO OUT
TILT CORRECTION
PURITY
ON OFF
VARI FIX
›‚
¥Š
¥Š
To PURITY
To enter
To adjust purity
EXIT/PIP OFF when finished
NEXT PAGE
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
EXIT
EXIT BY
Note: When you adjust “PURITY”, make sure you are watching a program that fills the entire
screen.
Closed Caption
Many broadcasts now include an onscreen display of dialog called Closed Captions. Some
broadcasts may also include displays of additional information in text form. Your television can
access and display this information using the Closed Caption feature. To activate the Closed
Caption feature, follow the steps below.
Press the MENU button
CLOSED CAPTION
›‚
¥Š
¥Š
To CLOSED CAPTION
To operate
MODE
CAPTION
TEXT
CAPTION
CC1
T1
To select CAPTION (for Closed
Captions), TEXT (for text display), or
OFF (for no display)
FINISH
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
›‚
To move to CAPTION or TEXT
EXIT
EXIT BY
¥Š
To select a caption (CC1 to CC4) or
text channel (T1 to T4)
›‚
To accept that selection and move to FINISH
To save settings and exit
¥Š
NOTE:
• Closed Caption subtitles are usually found on closed caption channel CC1. Some programs
may include additional text information which is usually found on text channel T1. The other
channels are available for future use.
• Closed captioning may not work correctly if the signal being received is weak or if you are
playing a video tape.
• Most broadcasts containing Closed Captioning will display a notice at the start of the
program.
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General Items
Front Panel Lock
This allows you to lock the keys on the front of the TV, so that a child may not accidentally
change your viewing preferences.
Press the MENU button
INITIAL SETUP
PREVIOUS
LANGUAGE
ENG. FRAN. ESP.
›‚
To FRONT PANEL LOCK
To turn ON or OFF
CLOSED CAPTION
FRONT PANEL LOCK
AUTO SHUT OFF
¥Š
ON OFF
ON OFF
ON OFF
EXIT/PIP OFF when finished
XDS ID
NEXT PAGE
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
EXIT
EXIT BY
• Not only can you turn off this feature by using the remote control, you can turn it off by
unplugging your TV, and plugging it back in. This is in case the batteries die out or you aci-
dentally lose your remote. Doing this will set this feature back to off. Also, if it is difficult to
unplug your TV, you can turn this feature off by pressing the MENU button on the front of the
TV for more than 3 seconds. In this case, the OSD for FRONT PANEL LOCK will appear.
Auto Shut Off
This function automatically shuts off your TV when there is no signal from the channel the TV
is on.
Press the MENU button
INITIAL SETUP
PREVIOUS
LANGUAGE
ENG. FRAN. ESP.
›‚
To AUTO SHUT OFF
To turn ON or OFF
CLOSED CAPTION
FRONT PANEL LOCK
AUTO SHUT OFF
¥Š
ON OFF
ON OFF
ON OFF
EXIT/PIP OFF when finished
XDS ID
NEXT PAGE
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
EXIT
EXIT BY
• If the channel that you have on does not receive a signal for more than one minute, the
blinking text “NOT RECEIVING A SIGNAL AUTO SHUT OFF IN 9 MIN” appears on the
screen. If no signal is being received within 9 minutes, the TV shuts itself off.
XDS ID
XDS ID Display provides a channels call letters, the network’s name, and even a program
name.
Press the MENU button
INITIAL SETUP
PREVIOUS
LANGUAGE
ENG. FRAN. ESP.
›‚
To XDS ID
CLOSED CAPTION
FRONT PANEL LOCK
AUTO SHUT OFF
¥Š
To turn ON or OFF
ON OFF
ON OFF
ON OFF
EXIT/PIP OFF when finished
XDS ID
NEXT PAGE
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
EXIT
EXIT BY
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General Items
Auto Demo
This shows you some of the great features of your JVC television.
Press the MENU button
INITIAL SETUP
PREVIOUS
›‚
To AUTO DEMO
AUTO TUNER SETUP
CHANNEL SUMMARY
V-CHIP
¥Š
To turn ON or OFF
When you turn it ON, it starts the
AUTO DEMO
SET LOCK CODE
ON OFF
AUTO DEMO
NEXT PAGE
SELECT BY
EXIT
OPERATE BY
EXIT BY
MULTI SCREEN DEMO
PICTURE IN PICTURE DEMO
16:9 MODE DEMO
STANDARD STATUS DEMO*
THEATER STATUS DEMO*
DYNAMIC STATUS DEMO*
When you finish with the AUTO DEMO:
Press the EXIT/PIP OFF button
Press the MENU button
›‚
To AUTO DEMO
To turn OFF
¥Š
EXIT/PIP OFF when finished
* The Video Status demo procedure may change on your TV.
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Button Functions
Menu
The MENU button allows you to access JVC’s onscreen menu system. Press MENU to activate
the onscreen menu system.
• See individual topics (like “Sound Settings”) for specific information on using menus.
Exit and PIP Off
Press the EXIT/PIP OFF button to leave a menu screen. Press Exit/PIP Off to turn off the
Picture-in-Picture function (please see page 52 for more information on the PIP feature.)
Display
The Display screen shows the current status of timers, inputs and XDS ID.
Press the DISPLAY button
05 KLVX PBS
SESAME STREET
NOW
12:20 PM
OFF
EVERYDAY
7:00 PM
10:00 PM
SLEEP TIMER
ON/OFF TIMER
ON TIME
OFF TIME
The screen above shows the following information:
• The current channel or AV input (Channel 05)
• The current time (12:20 pm)
• Sleep Timer status/minutes remaining (The Sleep Timer is off)
• On/Off Timer status (Set to turn on everyday at 7:00 PM, off at 10:00 PM)
• Each Press of the DISPLAY button changes the display mode:
Display
Time
Channel
Off
Display - Full screen shown above
Time - Shows the current time only
Channel - Shows the current channel or video input
Off - Turns Display off
• You may also turn off the Display at any step by pressing EXIT/PIP OFF.
NOTE:
• Please note that if the Clock, Sleep Timer or On/Off Timer are not set, the Display screen will
show: "CLOCK NOT SET", "SLEEP TIMER OFF", and "ON/OFF TIMER OFF" respectively.
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Button Functions
Video Status
The VIDEO STATUS button gives you a choice of three TV picture display settings, including a
display of your own preferences.
Standard - Resets the picture display to the factory settings.
Dynamic - Choose when you watch the TV in a brightly lit room.
Theater - Gives a rich, film-like look to video.
Press the VIDEO STATUS button
DYNAMIC
THEATER
STANDARD
Sleep Timer
The Sleep Timer can turn the TV off for you after you fall asleep. Program it to work in inter-
vals of 15 minutes, for a total time of up to 180 minutes.
Press the SLEEP TIMER button
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180
Sleep Timer Message
20 seconds before the automatic shutoff, this message will appear:
GOOD NIGHT !!
PUSH SLEEP TIMER BUTTON
TO EXTEND.
You then have 20 seconds to press the Sleep Timer button to delay the shutoff for another
15 minutes.
Muting
The MUTING button instantly turns the volume down completely when you press it. Press
MUTING and the volume level will instantly go to zero. To restore the volume to its previous
level, press MUTING again.
100+ Button
Use the 100+ button to directly access channels above Channel 99. For example to move to
channel 124, press100+, 2 (two), 4 (four).
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Button Functions
Return+
The RETURN+ button has two functions:
Return - Returns to the channel viewed just before the channel currently onscreen.
Return+ - Lets you program a specific channel to return to while scanning through the chan-
nels using the CH+ and CH- buttons.
RETURN+ and hold for three seconds
RETURN CHANNEL
PROGRAMMED !
The channel currently active has been programmed as your Return+ channel. Now scan
through the channels using the CHANNEL+/– buttons.
RETURN+
You will return to your programmed channel.
• To cancel your Return+ channel, press and hold the RETURN+ button for three seconds. The
message “RETURN CHANNEL CANCELLED!” will appear.
• Return+ works only with the CHANNEL+/– buttons. Pressing any number key will cancel
Return+.
• Return+ does not affect the PIP channel.
Input
Selects the signal input source for the television: TV (for Antenna, DIGITAL-IN or Cable) or
Video-1, 2, 3, or 4 for video devices like VCR’s, DVD players, or camcorders.
INPUT
TV
VIDEO-1
VIDEO-2
VIDEO-4
VIDEO-3
DIGITAL-IN
Light
Your remote control includes illuminated buttons for key features like CHANNEL +/– and VOLUME
+/–. Press the LIGHT button to turn the illumination on.
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Button Functions
Sound
When you press the Sound button, the following Hyper Surround and BBE onscreen menus
appear: Hyper Surround creates a deep, three-dimensional sound effect by channeling the
audio through the TV’s front-firing speakers. BBE high definition audio adds natural, clear and
extraordinary sound quality to any program.
Press the SOUND button
SOUND EFFECT
›‚
To HYPER SURROUND or BBE
To turn ON or OFF
HYPER SURROUND
BBE
ON OFF
ON OFF
¥Š
EXIT/PIP OFF when finished
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
EXIT
EXIT BY
NOTE:
• BBE is a registered trademark of BBE Sound, Inc. For U.S., licensed from BBE Sound, Inc.
under USP 4638258, 4482866 and 5510572. For Canada, licensed from BBE Sound, Inc.
BBE is a registered trademark of BBE Sound, Inc.
Natural Cinema
The natural cinema function simulates progressive scan for signal sources that are not
progressive capable. Therefore, when you watch a movie or animation, press the NATURAL
CINEMA button, and it will adjust the outlines of the images to make them sharper.
Press the NATURAL CINEMA button
NATURAL CINEMA
ON OFF
NOTE:
• When you press the NATURAL CINEMA button, it may not have any effect.
16:9 Mode
When you press the 16:9 MODE button, you can choose the screen size as follows:
Press the 16:9 MODE button
4:3 Mode
16:9 Mode
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Button Functions
TheaterPro D6500K
The TheaterPro D6500K Color Temperature Technology function makes sure that the video
you watch is set to the standard color temperature, so that what you see is as true to what the
film to video editors intended it to be.
Index
This allows you to quickly look at up to 9 scanned channels from the Channel Summary so that
you can decide which one to watch.
Press the INDEX button
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10
22
06
12
23
08
14
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Press the EXIT/PIP OFF button when finished
EZ-Surf
EZ-Surf utilizes the PIP window to surf all the available channels so that you don’t have to
change your current program to see what else is on TV.
• If the PIP window is off, you can see the channel and XDS only.
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Button Functions
VCR Buttons
You can use this remote control to operate the basic functions of your VCR. These functions
include: play, record, rewind, fast-forward, stop, pause, channel scan, TV/VCR, power on, and
power off.
Move the selector switch to “VCR” to operate.
• The remote is preset with the code 000 to control JVC-brand VCR’s. For any other manufac-
turer’s brand VCR, please see the code chart and instructions on page 21.
DVD Buttons
You can also use this remote control to operate the basic functions of your DVD player. These
functions include: play, rewind, fast-forward, stop, still/pause, previous/next, tray open/close,
power on, and power off.
Move the selector switch to “DVD” to operate.
• The remote is preset with the code 000 to control JVC-brand DVD players. For any other
manufacturer’s brand DVD player, please see the code chart and instructions on page 22.
TV/CATV Switch
Use either the television’s own tuner or a cable box to select channels. Set this switch to “TV”
to operate the television’s built-in tuner. Move the switch to “CATV” to operate a cable box.
• See page 20 for information on programming your remote for cable box operation.
VCR/DVD Switch
You can control a VCR or DVD player with the buttons on the lower part of the remote control.
Use the “VCR/DVD” selector switch to choose either VCR or DVD operation.
• See pages 21 and 22 for information on programming your remote with VCR and DVD oper-
ating codes.
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Button Functions - PIP
PIP Introduction
PIP displays two separate pictures on screen. Your television has 2-Tuner PIP, meaning you
can view pictures from two different channels simultaneously. A special set of PIP control but-
tons are located on the upper part of the remote control. Descriptions of each button appear
on this page.
Cable Box Note
The 2-Tuner PIP function may not operate when used with certain cable boxes. This is
because while some models of cable box may receive up to 181 channels, they may only send
the signal from one channel to your television (please also see diagram on page 14). For the
PIP tuner to operate correctly, it must have access to all available channels. Since the televi-
sion is receiving the signal of only one channel from the cable box, it is impossible for the 2-
Tuner PIP to display a second, different channel.
Because there are many different models of cable boxes in use today, if you are having prob-
lems operating your PIP feature with your cable box, we recommend you contact your local
cable company for connection advice.
PIP/Move
Turn PIP on by pressing the PIP/MOVE button.
PIP/MOVE
07
02
PIP OFF to turn PIP off
Once PIP is turned on, you can move the PIP window to any of the TV’s main picture’s
four corners with the PIP/MOVE button.
PIP/MOVE
Each press of PIP/MOVE will shift the PIP window to a different corner.
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Button Functions - PIP
Freeze
Use the FREEZE button to lock a single, still image onto the PIP window.
• If PIP is off when FREEZE is pressed, a snapshot of the main screen is taken and placed in
the PIP window.
• If PIP is on when FREEZE is pressed, the image in the window when the button was pressed
is held.
Swap
You can exchange the channel displayed on the main screen for the one shown in the PIP win-
dow by pressing SWAP.
Channel +/–
Like the main CHANNEL +/– buttons, CHANNEL +/– for PIP lets you scan through the channels in
the PIP window.
• Direct channel selection with the 10 key pad for PIP is not possible.
Source
You can select the signal source for the PIP window image.
TV
V-1
V-2
V-3
V-4
NOTE:
• The PIP window is / the size of the full screen.
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9
• PIP will not display blocked channels or programs. A blue screen will display instead.
• PIP will not display the following conditions:
• When the Aspect is 16:9
• When the main picture is displayed as 480p, 720p and 1080i
• When the main picture is Digital-In
• Component Connection without S-Video or Composite Connection
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Troubleshooting
PROBLEMS
CHECK
There is no power
• See if the power cord became unplugged.
• Check for a blown fuse or circuit breaker or a power outage.
There is no picture
or sound
• The antenna could be disconnected.
• The input mode could be set improperly. See page 48.
• The tuner (Auto Tuner Setup) could be set improperly. See page 25.
• The TV station may be having difficulties. Check to see if other stations are working.
Remote control is not
operating properly or
at all
• Check to see that the batteries are still working and properly installed.
• Make sure the remote has a clear sight path to the TV.
• Check that the TV/CATV switch is in the proper position.
• You may be too far from the TV. You must be within 23 feet (7 meters).
You cannot select a
certain channel
• Make sure the channels have been programmed. See "Channel Summary", page 28.
• Check to see if the channel is locked. See "Channel Summary - Lock" page 28.
The power turns off
by itself
• Make sure the set did not become unplugged.
• Perhaps the On/Off Timer is set. See page 41.
• Check to see if the Sleep Timer was set. See page 47.
The clock is wrong
• The power was interrupted and the clock was not reset. See page 26.
• There is a problem with the TV. Unplug the set and call for service.
The On Timer is
blinking
The color quality
is poor
• Tint and Color may be improperly adjusted. See page 37.
• The Video Status mode may be turned to the wrong setting. See page 47.
There are lines
across the picture
• There could be interference from another electrical appliance, such as a computer,
another TV or VCR. Move any such appliances further away from the TV.
• There could be interference from a high-wattage appliance, like a hairdryer or vacuum,
operating nearby. Move the antenna away from the appliance or change to a coaxial
cable connection which is less prone to interference.
The picture is spotted
There are double
pictures (ghosts)
• A building or passing airplane can reflect the original signal and produce a second,
slightly delayed one. Adjust your antenna position.
Picture is snowy
(image noise)
• Your antenna may be damaged, disconnected or turned. Check the antenna
connection. If the antenna is damaged, replace it.
Screen is 80% black
• The Closed Caption Text mode is on. Turn it off in the Closed Caption Menu, page 43.
• Make sure the MTS settings are correct. See "MTS" on page 40.
Stereo or bilingual
programs can't be
heard
There is no sound
• The TV speaker option may be turned off. See page 42.
from the TV's speakers
Static electricity
• It is normal to feel static electricity if you brush or touch the screen.
You hear occasional
crackling sounds
• It is normal for the TV to make crackling sounds when first turned on or off. Unless
the sound or picture become abnormal, this is fine.
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Warranty
For Canadian model televisions, see the separate sheet for Canadian
Warranty information.
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth
below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE
MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period shown
below (the “Warranty Period”) (PICTURE TUBE is covered for Two (2) years.)
Parts
Labor
1 YEAR
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 (retail-
er) or call 1-800-537-5722 to locate the nearest JVC authorized service center. Service loca-
able, will require clear access to the Television by the service representatives. If in-home serv-
ice is not available, carry in service will be provided.
If service is not locally available, box the product carefully, preferably in its original car-
ton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the
problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location which will be
given to you by the toll free number.
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer
Relations Department.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:
1) Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tam-
pering, negligence, misuse, faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired
or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such
service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model
or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;
2) Initial installation, installation and removal from "built-in" entertainment centers and
other mounting systems;
3) Operational adjustments covered in the Owner’s Manual, normal maintenance, video
and audio head cleaning;
4) Damage that occurs in shipment, due to an act of God, and cosmetic damage;
5) Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;
6) Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90
days from the date of purchase;
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Warranty
7) Accessories;
8) Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from date of pur-
chase.)
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 DURATION 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) RESULT-
ING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR-
RANTY, 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 limita-
tions on how long the warranty lasts, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary state to state.
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
1700 Valley Road
Wayne, New Jersey 07470
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY
DOES NOT APPLY FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY.
PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION
PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.
For customer use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or
side of the cabinet.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.:
Serial No.:
Purchase Date:
Name Of Dealer:
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Authorized Service Centers
QUALITY
SERVICE
How to locate your JVC service center
TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722
Dear Customer,
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, please read the
instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repairs are neces-
sary, or for the address nearest your location within the Continental United
States, please call 1 (800) 537-5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit
Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
Do not service the television yourself
Caution
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable
parts inside. Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs.
Accessories
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you may contact your local JVC
Dealer. From the 48 Continental United States call toll free: 1 (800) 882-2345 or on
the web at www.JVC.com
For service in Canada
To locate your local JVC service center or dealer in Canada please call:
In Eastern Canada:
1 (416) 293-1311
In Western Canada:
1 (604) 270-1311
En Français (Montréal):
1 (514) 871-1311
Or visit us on the web at www.JVC.ca
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Search Codes
Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function:
1) Slide the first 2-Way Mode Selector switch to “CATV.”
2) Press the TV POWER and RETURN+ buttons. Hold for at least three seconds and release.
3) Press TV POWER, see if the CATV or Satellite box responds.
4) If there was a response, press RETURN+. The operating codes are now set. If there was no
response, repeat Step 3. If you repeat Step 3 a total of 52 times without a response, use
the remote control which came with the equipment.
5) Press RETURN+ to exit.
VCR Search Codes Function:
1) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV” and the other 2-way selector switch to “VCR”.
2) Press the VCR POWER and RETURN+ buttons. Hold for at least three seconds and release.
3) Press VCR POWER, see if the VCR responds.
4) If there was a response, press RETURN+. The operating codes are now set. If there was no
response, repeat Step 3. If you repeat Step 3 a total of 80 times without a response,
use the manufacturers remote control which came with the VCR.
5) Press RETURN+ to exit.
DVD Player Search Codes Function:
1) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV” and the other 2-way selector switch to “DVD”.
2) Press the DVD POWER and RETURN+ buttons. Hold for at least three seconds and release.
3) Press DVD POWER, see if the DVD player responds.
4) If there was a response, press RETURN+. The operating codes are now set. If there was no
response, repeat Step 3. If you repeat Step 3 a total of 30 times without a response, use
the manufacturers remote control which came with the DVD player.
5) Press RETURN+ to exit.
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Specifications
MODEL
AV-36P903
AV-32P903
Reception Format
NTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound)
VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69 Sub Mid, Mid, Super, Hyper and Ultra bands
(181 channel frequency synthesizer system)
Reception Range
Power Consumption
215 W
Power Source
Screen Size
Speakers
AC 120V, 60Hz
36 inch / 90 cm
measured diagonally
32 inch / 80 cm
measured diagonally
2" x 4 3/4" / 5 x 12 cm oval x 2
Audio Output
Antenna Terminal
5W + 5W
75 ohms (VHF/UHF) (F-type connector)
External Input
Jacks
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Audio: 500mVrms (-4dBs) high impedance
Y: 1Vp-p positive, 75 ohms (negative sync provided)
C: 0.286 Vp-p (burst signal), 75 ohms
S-Video Input
Jacks
Component Input
Jacks
Y: 1Vp-p positive, 75 ohms (negative sync provided)
PB/PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Audio Output
VARI: More than 0 to 1000 mVrms (+2.2 dBs),
Jacks (VARI/FIX)
FIX: 500mVrms (-4dBs) Low impedance (1000 Hz when modulated 100%)
AV Compu Link III
Jack
3.5 mm mini jack x 1
DVI 25 Pin Connector
(Digital-In terminal is not compatible with computer signals)
Digital-In
Dimensions
WxHxD (inch/cm)
38 1/8 " x 30 3/8 " x 24 1/8"
96.7 x 77.0 x 61.0
34 5/8 " x 27 5/8 " x 22 1/4"
87.7 x 69.9 x 56.5
Weight (lbs / kg)
Accessories
193.6 / 88
145.2 / 66
Remote control unit / AA batteries x 2
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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JVC CANADA, INC.
21 Finchdene Square
Scarborough, Ontario
Canada, M1X 1A7
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA
Division of JVC Americas Corp.
1700 Valley Road
Wayne, New Jersey 07470
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