JVC CRT Television AV 27530 User Manual

Color Television Users Guide  
For Models:  
AV-27530  
AV-27WR25  
Illustration of AV-27530 and RM-C203  
Important Note:  
In the spaces below, enter the model and serial number of your television (located at the rear  
of the television cabinet). Staple your sales receipt or invoice to the inside cover of this guide.  
Keep this user's guide in a convenient place for future reference. Keep the carton and original  
packaging for future use.  
Model Number:  
LCT1531-001A-A  
Serial Number:  
0104KGI-II-IM  
 
CAUTION ON REPLACABLE LITHIUM BATTERY  
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if  
mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100ºC or incinerate.  
Replace battery with CR2032 Panasonic (Matsushita Electric) or Maxell is  
recommended.  
Danger of explosion or risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.  
Dispose of used battery promptly.  
Keep away from children.  
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.  
• As an “ENERGY STAR®” partner, JVC has determined  
that this product or product model meets the “ENERGY  
STAR®” guidelines for energy efficiency.  
Important Safeguards  
CAUTION:  
Please read and retain for your safety.  
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This TV set has been engineered and manufactured to  
assure your personal safety. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards.  
In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this TV set, observe the following basic rules for its  
installation, use and servicing. Also follow all warnings and instructions marked on your TV set.  
INSTALLATION  
1 Your TV set is equipped with a polarized AC line plug (one blade of the  
plug is wider than the other). This safety feature allows the plug to fit into  
the power outlet only one way. Should you be unable to insert the plug  
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Should it still fail to fit, contact  
your electrician.  
(POLARIZED-TYPE)  
2 Operate the TV set only from a power source as indicated on the TV set or refer to the operating 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 requirements for the grounding electrode.  
 
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.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
ELECTRICAL  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H)  
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE  
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 openings. Some  
internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can result in a fire or electrical 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 additions may result  
in a hazard.  
 
PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)  
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 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 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 personnel.  
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.  
How to use the remote.  
Before using, insert the lithium battery – CR2032 – correctly,  
with the plus (+) side up into the battery compartment. To open  
it, press the release tab and carefully pull the compartment out.  
The remote control can operate most of your TV’s functions, as  
well as basic functions of JVC VCRs.  
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* Point the remote towards the remote sensor on the target  
component. The maximum operating distance is about 8  
meters.  
* To operate a JVC VCR, use any of the following buttons:  
VCR POWER, TV/VCR INPUT, VCR CH+/-, PLAY, REWIND,  
FAST-FORWARD, STOP, RECORD and PAUSE.  
NOTE: If the remote does not work properly, remove the battery,  
wait for a few seconds, replace the battery and try again.  
 
Table of Contents  
Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Button Functions . . . . . . . 32  
Unpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
TV Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
TV Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
The Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Connecting Your Devices . . . . . . . 11  
Auto Tuner Setup . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Channel +/– . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Volume +/– . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
100+ Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Return + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Video Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
C.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
VCR Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Onscreen Menus . . . . . . . . 16  
Using the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Onscreen Menu System . . . . . . . . . 17  
Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Auto Tuner Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Channel Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Set Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Closed Caption . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Front Panel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Auto Shut Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Appendices . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Authorized Service Centers . . . . . . . 39  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Picture Adjust . . . . . . . . . 28  
Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Adjust Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . 28  
Noise Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Sound Adjust . . . . . . . . . 29  
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Adjust Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . 29  
MTS (Multi-channel Sound) . . . . . . . 29  
Clock Timers . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Set Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
 
Quick Setup  
Unpacking Your TV  
Thank you for your purchase of a JVC Color Television. Before you begin setting up your new  
television, please check to make sure you have all of the following items. In addition to this  
guide, your television box should include:  
1 Remote Control  
1 Television  
CR2032  
VIDEO  
STATUS  
POWER  
CR2032  
+
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
7
100  
9
RETURN  
DISPLAY GAME SLEEP INPUT  
M
U
T
I
N
G
C
.
C
.
CH  
CH  
Note:Your television  
and/or remote  
VOL  
VOL  
MENU  
EXIT  
CHANNEL  
POWER TV VCR  
REW  
PLAY  
FF  
control may differ  
from the examples  
illustrated here.  
REC  
STOP  
PAUSE  
VCR CONTROL  
RM-C203  
INPUT–2  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
MONO  
L
/
R
MENU  
CHANNEL  
OPERATE  
VOLUME  
POWER  
ON  
TIMER  
Once you have unpacked your television, the next step is to connect it to your antenna/  
cable or satellite system and to connect the audio/video devices you want to use with your  
television. To make these connections you will use plugs like the ones illustrated below.  
Coaxial Cables  
Component Cables  
Composite Cables  
Audio Cables  
Used to connect an  
external antenna or  
cable TV system to your  
TV.  
Used to connect audio/  
video devices like  
VCRs, DVD players,  
stereo amplifiers, game  
consoles, etc.  
S-Video Cable  
Used to make video  
connections with S-Video  
VCRs, Camcorders and  
DVD players.  
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. If you’re anxious to  
start using your television right away, a quick setup guide follows on the next few pages.  
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Quick Setup  
TV Models  
NOTE: Before you connect your television to another device, please refer to the proper  
diagrams for your specific TV and remote. These will help assist you in understanding  
how to connect your television to another device, as well as use the remote to set up  
your television.  
Rear Panel Diagram  
INPUT 1  
INPUT 2  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
OVER  
75W  
(VHF/UHF)  
VIDEO  
VIDEO/Y  
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO  
L/MONO  
L/MONO  
PB  
PR  
L
R
R
R
MODELS: AV-27530 and AV-27WR25  
Front Panel Diagram  
INPUT - 3  
POWER  
VIDEO L/MONO - AUDIO - R  
ON TIMER  
MENU  
+
+
– VOLUME  
– CHANNEL  
OPERATE  
MODELS: AV-27530 and AV-27WR25  
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Quick Setup  
TV Remote Controls  
VIDEO  
STATUS  
VIDEO  
STATUS  
POWER  
POWER  
2
5
8
0
3
6
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
1
4
9
7
100  
9
7
100  
RETURN  
RETURN  
DISPLAY GAME SLEEP INPUT  
DISPLAY GAME SLEEP INPUT  
MUTING  
C.C.  
MUTING  
C.C.  
CH  
CH  
CH  
CH  
VOL  
VOL  
VOL  
VOL  
MENU  
EXIT  
MENU  
EXIT  
CHANNEL  
POWER TV VCR  
CHANNEL  
POWER TV VCR  
REW  
PLAY  
FF  
REW  
PLAY  
FF  
REC  
STOP  
PAUSE  
REC  
STOP  
PAUSE  
VCR CONTROL  
RM-C203  
VCR CONTROL  
RM-C203G  
RM-C203  
RM-C203G  
MODEL:  
MODEL:  
AV-27530  
AV-27WR25  
• For information on remote control buttons, see pages 32 - 35.  
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Quick Setup  
Getting Started  
Getting Started  
These quick setup pages will provide you, in three easy steps, with the basic information you  
need to begin using your new television right away.  
If you have questions, or for more detailed information on any of these steps, please consult  
other sections of this manual.  
Step 1 – The Remote Control  
Before you can operate your remote control, you first need to install the batteries (included).  
With your thumb, push the latch on the back  
of the remote control inward, and while  
holding it there, pull the battery cover out  
with your index finger. Insert the battery  
(included) carefully noting the “+” and “–”  
markings. Push the cover back into place.  
R
C
Key Feature Buttons  
MUTING  
C.C.  
The four key feature buttons at the center of the remote  
can be used for basic operation of the television. The  
top and bottom buttons will scan forward and back  
through the available channels. To move rapidly through  
the channels using JVC’s Hyperscan feature, press  
and hold CH+ or CH–. The channels will zip by at a  
rate of five channels per second. The right and left  
buttons will turn the volume up or down. These buttons  
are also marked with four arrows and are used with  
JVC’s onscreen menu system. To use the onscreen  
menus, press the MENU button.  
CH  
CH  
VOL  
VOL  
MENU  
EXIT  
Note: Illustration of remote  
control RM-C203  
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Quick Setup  
Connections  
Basic Operation  
POWER  
Turn the television on and off by pressing the POWER button at the top right  
corner of the remote.  
Step 2 – Connecting Your Devices  
Please follow the flow chart below to determine which connection setup is right for you. Then,  
refer to the appropriate diagrams to connect your television to other devices that you may have.  
After you are finished connecting your devices, plug the power cord into the nearest power  
outlet and turn on the TV.  
A VCR is not necessary for operation of the television. If you follow these diagrams and the  
television does not work properly, contact your local cable operator.  
To connect a DVD player, see Diagram #3. A DVD player is optional.  
• If you have a satellite television system, please refer to the satellite TV manual.  
Do you use a Cable TV Box?  
Yes  
No  
Do you have a VCR?  
Do you have a VCR?  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
No  
Diagram #2 Diagram #1  
Diagram #3 Diagram #1  
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Quick Setup  
Connections  
Diagram #1  
Cable or Antenna  
Output  
Illustration of AV-27530  
TV Rear Panel  
Coaxial Cable  
INPUT 1  
INPUT 2  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
OR  
OVER  
75W  
(VHF/UHF)  
VIDEO  
VIDEO/Y  
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO  
L/MONO  
L/MONO  
PB  
PR  
L
R
R
OUT  
IN  
R
Cable Box  
Note:  
• If you do not have a cable box, connect the cable wire from the wall outlet into the back of the  
TV.  
Diagram #2  
Cable or Antenna  
Illustration of AV-27530  
Output  
TV Rear Panel  
INPUT 1  
INPUT 2  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
S-V
OVER  
75W  
(VHF/UHF)  
VIDEO  
VIDEO/Y  
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO  
L/MONO  
L/MONO  
PB  
PR  
L
R
R
R
OR  
Coaxial Cable  
VCR  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
V
L
R
IN  
Cable Box  
Notes:  
• If your VCR is a mono sound unit, it will have only one audio out jack. Connect it to the TV’s  
LEFT AUDIO INPUT.  
• Use the S-Video connection if possible for superior picture quality.  
Your VCR must be turned on to view premium cable channels.  
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Quick Setup  
Connections  
Notes:  
• Green, blue and red are the most common colors for DVD cables. Some models may vary  
colors. Please consult the user’s manual for your DVD player for more information.  
• Be careful not to confuse the red DVD cable with the red audio cable. It is best to complete  
one set of connections (DVD or audio output) before starting the other to avoid accidentally  
switching the cables.  
• Progressive DVD players (players with an output scan of 31.5 KHz) will not work properly with  
this television. Set your DVD player’s output to “interlaced”, or non-progressive mode.  
• If you use INPUT 2 (Component-In), for a DVD connection, you must select  
"V2-COMPONENT" by pressing the INPUT button, for proper display of the DVD signal.  
Diagram #3  
Illustration of AV-27530  
Cable or Antenna  
VCR  
Output  
R
L
V
IN  
IN  
OUT  
Coaxial Cable  
OUT  
OR  
TV Rear Panel  
DVD Player (OPTIONAL)  
AUDIO OUT  
Green  
Blue  
Y
P
L
R
R
Red  
OUT  
Connecting to an External Amplifier  
Illustration of AV-27530  
Speaker  
Speaker  
Amplifier  
TV Rear Panel  
1) Connect a white composite cable from the LEFT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV to  
the LEFT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier.  
2) Connect a red composite cable from the RIGHT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV to  
the RIGHT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier.  
Notes:  
• Refer to your amplifier’s manual for more information.  
You can use AUDIO OUTPUT for your home theater system.  
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Quick Setup  
Connections  
Connecting to a Camcorder  
You may connect a camcorder, game console or other equipment to your television by using  
the front input jacks. You can also connect these using the television’s rear input jacks, using  
the same instructions.  
INPUT - 3  
POWER  
VIDEO L/MONO - AUDIO - R  
ON TIMER  
MENU  
+
+
– VOLUME  
– CHANNEL  
OPERATE  
Camcorder  
Illustration of AV-27530  
1) Connect a yellow composite cable from the camcorder VIDEO OUT, into the VIDEO IN on  
the front of the TV.  
2) Connect a white composite cable from the camcorder LEFT AUDIO OUT, into the  
LEFT AUDIO IN on the front of the TV.  
3) Connect a red composite cable from the camcorder RIGHT AUDIO OUT, into the  
RIGHT AUDIO IN on the front of the TV.  
Note:  
• If your camcorder is a mono sound model it will have only one AUDIO OUT. Connect it to the  
LEFT AUDIO IN.  
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Quick Setup  
Auto Tuner Setup  
Step 3 – Auto Tuner Setup  
JVC’s onscreen menu system lets you set your television up to meet your own personal viewing  
preferences. The menu screens and their features are discussed in detail in this book. The menu  
settings are optional, you can set as many or as few of them as you wish. But to begin watching  
your television right away you will 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 Menu button on the remote control  
π†  
To AUTO TUNER SETUP  
To operate  
®  
I N I T I A L S E T U P  
A U T O T U N E R S E T U P  
>
T U N E R M O D E  
C A B L E  
S T A R T  
S E L E C T  
B Y  
E X I T  
O P E R A T E B Y  
E X I T B Y  
®  
To choose CABLE (if you are connected to a cable system) or AIR (if you use an  
antenna)  
π†  
To move to START  
®  
To start Auto Tuner Setup  
The Auto Tuner will now memorize all of the clear, active channels your television can receive.  
This will take one or two minutes.  
NOW  
PROGRAMMING !  
48  
When the setup is finished, PROGRAMMING OVER ! is displayed. 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 programming your remote control, or using the JVC onscreen menu  
system to customize your television viewing experience.  
Cable Box and Satellite Users: After your auto tuner setup is complete, you may, (depending  
on the type of hookup), have only 1 channel, usually 3 or 4 in the auto tuner memory. This is  
normal.  
The Quick Setup is complete  
STOP  
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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:  
πUp 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)  
® 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 “helping hand” icon points to the highlighted or selected item in a menu.  
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 input will appear.  
I N I T I A L  
S E T U P  
P R E V I O U S  
A U T O T U N E R S E T U P  
C H A N N E L S U M M A R Y  
V – C H I P  
S E T L O C K C O D E  
N E X T P A G E  
S E L E C T  
B Y  
E X I T  
O P E R A T E B Y  
E X I T B Y  
Notes:  
• Menus shown in this book are illustrations, not exact replications of the television’s onscreen  
displays.  
• If you do not press any buttons for a few seconds, the onscreen menu will automatically shut  
off.  
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Onscreen Menus  
The Onscreen Menu System  
Your television comes with JVC’s onscreen menu system. The onscreen menus let you make  
adjustments to your television’s operation simply and quickly. Examples of the Onscreen Menus  
are shown below. Detailed explanations on using each menu follow later in this guide.  
Press the MENU button  
I N I T I A L  
S E T U P  
I N I T I A L  
S E T U P  
P R E V I O U S  
P R E V I O U S  
L A N G U A G E  
C L O S E D C A P T I O N  
F R O N T P A N E L L O C K  
A U T O S H U T O F F  
A U T O T U N E R S E T U P  
C H A N N E L S U M M A R Y  
V – C H I P  
E N G . F R A N . E S P .  
O F F  
O F F  
S E T L O C K C O D E  
N E X T P A G E  
N E X T P A G E  
S E L E C T  
B Y  
S E L E C T  
B Y  
E X I T  
O P E R A T E B Y  
E X I T B Y  
E X I T  
O P E R A T E B Y  
E X I T B Y  
INITIAL SETUP 01  
INITIAL SETUP 02  
P I C T U R E  
C L O C K /  
T I M E R S  
A D J U S T  
P R E V I O U S  
T I N T  
S T A N D A R D  
P R E V I O U S  
S E T C L O C K  
O N / O F F T I M E R  
C O L O R  
P I C T U R E  
B R I G H T  
D E T A I L  
N E X T P A G E  
N E X T P A G E  
0
R E S E T B Y  
S E L E C T  
O P E R A T E B Y  
B Y  
S E L E C T  
O P E R A T E B Y  
B Y  
E X I T  
E X I T  
E X I T B Y  
E X I T B Y  
CLOCK/TIMERS  
PICTURE ADJUST 01  
S O U N D  
A D J U S T  
P I C T U R E  
A D J U S T  
P R E V I O U S  
B A S S  
P R E V I O U S  
N O I S E M U T I N G  
S T A N D A R D  
O N  
T R E B L E  
B A L A N C E  
M T S  
S T E R E O S A P M O N O  
N E X T P A G E  
N E X T P A G E  
0
R E S E T B Y  
S E L E C T  
O P E R A T E B Y  
B Y  
S E L E C T  
O P E R A T E B Y  
B Y  
E X I T  
E X I T B Y  
E X I T  
E X I T B Y  
SOUND ADJUST  
PICTURE ADJUST 02  
17  
 
Initial Setup  
Auto Tuner Setup  
If you have already run the Auto Tuner as part of the quick setup earlier in this guide, please  
skip ahead to “Channel Summary” to continue setting up your television.  
Press the MENU button  
I N I T I A L S E T U P  
>
A U T O T U N E R S E T U P  
π†  
®  
®  
To AUTO TUNER SETUP  
To operate  
T U N E R M O D E  
C A B L E  
To choose CABLE or AIR  
To move to START  
S T A R T  
S E L E C T  
B Y  
E X I T  
O P E R A T E B Y  
E X I T B Y  
®  
To start Auto Tuner Setup  
Programming will take approximately 1 to 2 minutes. The auto tuner is finished when the  
message PROGRAMMING OVER! appears onscreen.  
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 watching any  
or all 181 channels.  
Press the MENU button  
π†  
To CHANNEL SUMMARY  
To operate  
®  
The Channel summary screen 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  
channels were missed during auto tuner setup and you  
wish to add them, you may by placing an “” next to the  
channel number.  
I N I T I A L S E T U P  
C H A N N E L S U M M A R Y  
>
I
I
I
I
I
I
C
H
N
O
S
C
A
N
C
H
N
O
.
S
C
A
N
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1 0  
π†  
To the SCAN column  
S E L E C T  
O P E R A T E B Y  
B Y  
E X I T  
E X I T B Y  
®  
To include or delete from scan  
Press the EXIT button when finished  
You can block access to a channel by activating the channel lock.  
Press the MENU button  
π†  
®  
π†  
To CHANNEL SUMMARY  
To operate  
To the Lock Column (  
)
Press the ZERO button to lock or unlock that channel  
Press the EXIT button when finished  
18  
 
Initial Setup  
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  
THIS CHANNEL IS LOCKED BY  
Code using the 10 key pad.  
CHANNEL GUARD.  
PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY  
10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT.  
NO. - - - -  
If the wrong code is entered, the message  
“INVALID LOCK CODE!” will flash on the screen.  
The channel cannot be accessed until the correct code  
is entered.  
Notes:  
• Once a channel has been unlocked, it will remain unlocked until the television is turned off.  
• See also “Set Lock Code”, page 25.  
V-Chip  
Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables you to block channels or content that  
you feel to be inappropriate for children, based on US and Canada rating guidelines. V-Chip  
has no effect on video signals from a DVD discs, VCR tapes or Camcorder connection.  
Note: Some programs, and movies are broadcast without a ratings signal. Even if you set  
up V-CHIP ratings limits, these programs will not be blocked. See page 20 for information on  
how to block unrated programs.  
Note (for Canadian viewers): The V-Chip function is based on specifications designed for  
the United States and therefore may not work properly in Canada.  
You can customize the V-Chip settings of your television to match your personal tastes. The  
V-Chip menu below is the starting point for your V-Chip settings  
You can use US V-Chip settings (for programming broadcast from the United States), Canadian  
V-Chip settings (for programming broadcast from Canada), and movie ratings. You may use any  
or all of the settings (US V-Chip, Canada V-Chip, Movie ratings). Descriptions for setting each  
of the three V-Chip formats appear in the next six pages along with descriptions of the rating  
categories.  
To access the rating categories:  
I N I T I A L S E T U P  
>
Press the MENU button  
V – C H I P  
V – C H I P  
O F F  
S E T U S T V R A T I N G S  
S E T M O V I E R A T I N G S  
S E T C A N A D I A N R A T I N G S E N G  
S E T C A N A D I A N R A T I N G S F R E  
π†  
®  
To V-CHIP  
To operate (Lock icon  
will appear)  
U N R A T E D  
V I E W  
Press ZERO to access the V-Chip menu  
F I N I S H  
®  
To turn V-Chip ON or OFF (V-Chip must be  
turned ON for rating settings to operate)  
S E L E C T  
O P E R A T E B Y  
B Y  
E X I T  
E X I T B Y  
π†  
To move to SET US TV RATINGS,  
SET MOVIE RATINGS, or SET CANADIAN RATINGS (see following pages for  
descriptions of each item)  
19  
 
Initial Setup  
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  
• News  
• Public Service Announcements  
• Sports  
• Locally Originated Programming  
• Political Programs  
• Religious Programs  
• Weather  
• Some Commercials  
Note:  
• 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  
I N I T I A L S E T U P  
>
V – C H I P  
V – C H I P  
S E T U S T V R A T I N G S  
S E T M O V I E R A T I N G S  
S E T C A N A D I A N R A T I N G S E N G  
S E T C A N A D I A N R A T I N G S F R E  
U N R A T E D  
O F F  
π†  
To V-CHIP  
®  
To operate (The lock icon  
appears)  
Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup options  
V I E W  
π†  
To UNRATED  
F I N I S H  
S E L E C T  
O P E R A T E B Y  
B Y  
®  
To VIEW or BLOCK  
E X I T  
E X I T B Y  
Press EXIT when done  
20  
 
Initial Setup  
US V-Chip Ratings  
U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS  
Programs with the following ratings are appropriate for children.  
TV Y is Appropriate for All Children  
Programs are created for very young viewers and should be suitable for all ages, including  
children ages 2 - 6.  
TV Y7 is for Older Children  
Most parents would find such programs suitable for children 7 and above. These programs  
may contain some mild fantasy violence or comedic violence, which children should be able  
to discern from reality.  
Programs with the following ratings are designed for the entire audience.  
TV G stands for General Audience  
Most parents would find these programs suitable for all age groups. They contain little or no  
violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialog or situations.  
TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested  
May contain some, but not much, strong language, limited violence, and some suggestive  
sexual dialog or situations. It is recommended that parents watch these programs first, or  
with their children.  
TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned  
Programs contain some material that may be unsuitable for children under the age of 14  
including possible intense violence, sexual situations, strong coarse language, or intensely  
suggestive dialog. Parents are cautioned against unattended viewing by children under 14.  
TV MA Mature Audiences Only  
These programs are specifically for adults and may be unsuitable for anyone under 17 years  
of age. TV MA programs may have extensive V, S, L, or D.  
Viewing Guidelines  
In addition to the ratings categories explained above, information on specific kinds of content  
are also supplied with the V-Chip rating. These types of content may also be blocked. The  
content types are:  
V/FV is for VIOLENCE/FANTASY VIOLENCE  
S stands for SEXUAL CONTENT  
L stands for strong LANGUAGE  
D stands for suggestive DIALOG  
21  
 
Initial Setup  
Setting US V-Chip Ratings  
Press the MENU button  
I N I T I A L S E T U P  
V – C H I P  
>
V – C H I P  
S E T U S T V R A T I N G S  
S E T M O V I E R A T I N G S  
S E T C A N A D I A N R A T I N G S E N G  
S E T C A N A D I A N R A T I N G S F R E  
U N R A T E D  
O F F  
π†  
®  
To V-CHIP  
To operate (lock icon  
appears)  
Press ZERO to access the V-Chip menu  
V I E W  
®  
π†  
®  
To turn V-Chip ON or OFF  
To move to SET US TV RATINGS  
To operate  
F I N I S H  
S E L E C T  
O P E R A T E B Y  
B Y  
E X I T  
E X I T B Y  
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 “—”.  
π
®
For example. To block viewing of all TV 14 shows, move the cursor to the top row of that  
column and add a lock icon. Once you’ve put a lock on the top row, everything in that column is  
automatically locked.  
π†  
®  
π†  
®  
To the TV 14 Column  
To turn on the lock  
To FINISH  
To save settings and exit  
Press the EXIT button when finished  
Note:  
• 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.  
®
22  
 
Initial Setup  
Movies 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  
π†  
®  
To V-CHIP  
To operate (Lock icon  
appears)  
Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup options  
π†  
®  
To SET MOVIE RATINGS  
To enter movies menu  
For example:  
To block viewing of X and NC-17 rated from shows:  
I N I T I A L S E T U P  
>
V – C H I P  
>
S E T M O V I E R A T I N G S  
π†  
®  
π†  
To the X Column  
N
P
X
R
PG  
G
NR  
C-17  
G-13  
To turn on the lock  
To the NC-17 Column  
To turn on the lock  
F I N I S H  
®  
π†  
®  
S E L E C T  
O P E R A T E B Y  
B Y  
E X I T  
E X I T B Y  
To FINISH  
To save settings and exit  
Press the EXIT button when finished  
23  
 
Initial Setup  
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  
π†  
®  
To V-CHIP  
To operate (lock icon  
appears)  
Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup options  
π†  
®  
To SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG (for English)  
To enter ratings menu  
For example:  
To block viewing of programming rated 14+ and 18+:  
I N I T I A L S E T U P  
>
V – C H I P  
>
S E T M O V I E R A T I N G S  
π†  
®  
To the 18+ Column  
To turn on the lock  
P
C
G
C
14+  
18+  
G
8
π†  
®  
π†  
To the 14+ Column  
To turn on the lock  
To FINISH  
F I N I S H  
S E L E C T  
O P E R A T E B Y  
B Y  
®  
To save settings and exit  
Press the EXIT button when finished  
E X I T  
E X I T B Y  
Note:  
• For instructions on “SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE (in French)”, please see page 24 in the  
French side of this user’s guide.  
24  
 
Initial Setup  
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  
I N I T I A L S E T U P  
>
S E T L O C K C O D E  
L O C K C O D E  
F I N I S H  
π†  
To SET LOCK CODE  
To operate (lock icon  
®  
appears)  
0 0 0 0  
Press ZERO to access the lock code  
The first digit will be highlighted  
S E L E C T  
B Y  
E X I T  
E X I T B Y  
O P E R A T E B Y  
®  
π†  
To select the number  
To move to the next digit  
Continue to follow these directions for all four numbers  
π†  
To FINISH  
®  
To save settings and exit  
(your lock code is now set)  
Press the EXIT button when finished  
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 above for information  
on setting your lock code).  
Notes:  
• After a power interruption you must reset the lock code.  
• Write your lock code number down and keep it hidden from potential viewers.  
• If you forget the lock code, a new code may be set using the steps listed above.  
25  
 
Initial Setup  
Language  
You can choose to view your onscreen menus in three languages: English, French (Français)  
or Spanish (Español).  
Press the MENU button  
I N I T I A L  
S E T U P  
π†  
To LANGUAGE  
P R E V I O U S  
L A N G U A G E  
C L O S E D C A P T I O N  
F R O N T P A N E L L O C K  
A U T O S H U T O F F  
E N G . F R A N . E S P .  
®  
To choose a language: ENG. (English), FRAN.  
(French) or ESP. (Spanish)  
O F F  
O F F  
Press the EXIT button when finished  
N E X T P A G E  
S E L E C T  
B Y  
E X I T  
O P E R A T E B Y  
E X I T B Y  
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  
π†  
®  
π†  
®  
To CLOSED CAPTION  
To operate  
To select CAPTION or TEXT  
To select a caption (CC1 to CC4) or text  
channel (T1 to T4)  
I N I T I A L S E T U P  
C L O S E D C A P T I O N  
>
C A P T I O N  
T E X T  
C C 1  
T 1  
π†  
®  
To accept that selection and move to FINISH  
To save settings and exit  
F I N I S H  
S E L E C T  
B Y  
Press the EXIT button when finished  
E X I T  
O P E R A T E B Y  
E X I T B Y  
Notes:  
• Closed caption subtitles are usually found on closed caption channel CC1. Some programs  
may include additional text information which is usually found on text channel T1. The other  
channels are available for future use.  
• Closed captioning may not work correctly if the signal being received is weak or if you are  
playing a video tape.  
• Most broadcasts containing closed captioning will display a notice at the start of the program.  
To select the mode, press the C.C. button. See page 35.  
26  
 
Initial Setup  
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  
π†  
®  
To FRONT PANEL LOCK  
To turn ON or OFF  
Press the EXIT button when finished  
You can turn off this feature in the following ways:  
• Unplug the power cord, and plug it back in. Do this if your batteries die, or you lose your  
remote control.  
• Use the remote control.  
• Press 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.  
Note:  
To turn ON/OFF the TV, press the power button for more than 3 seconds. This feature will  
remain ON.  
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  
π†  
®  
To AUTO SHUT OFF  
To turn ON or OFF  
Press the EXIT button when finished  
• If the channel that you have on does not receive a signal for more than one minute, the  
blinking text “NOT RECEIVING A SIGNALappears on the screen, and starts the countdown.  
If no signal is being received within 9 minutes, the TV shuts itself off.  
27  
 
Picture Adjust  
Picture Settings  
These settings allow you to change and adjust the way the picture appears on your television.  
TINT  
Tint allows you to adjust the levels of red and green in your TV picture.  
COLOR  
The color function lets you make all the colors in the TV picture appear either more vivid or  
subtle.  
PICTURE  
Picture allows you to adjust the levels of black and white on the TV screen, giving you a darker  
or brighter picture overall.  
BRIGHT  
You can adjust the overall brightness of the TV picture with the Bright control.  
DETAIL  
The Detail feature adjusts the level of fine detail displayed in the picture.  
Adjust the Picture Settings  
Press the MENU button  
P I C T U R E  
A D J U S T  
π†  
To TINT, COLOR, PICTURE, BRIGHT or  
DETAIL  
P R E V I O U S  
T I N T  
C O L O R  
S T A N D A R D  
P I C T U R E  
B R I G H T  
D E T A I L  
®  
®  
π†  
To enter  
To adjust the setting  
To move to the next setting  
N E X T P A G E  
0
R E S E T B Y  
S E L E C T  
B Y  
Press the EXIT button when finished  
E X I T  
O P E R A T E B Y  
E X I T B Y  
Note:  
• If you press the 0 button, you can reset the setting to the factory default setting.  
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  
P I C T U R E  
A D J U S T  
P R E V I O U S  
N O I S E M U T I N G  
S T A N D A R D  
O N  
π†  
To NOISE MUTING  
®  
To turn noise muting ON or OFF  
Press the EXIT button when finished  
N E X T P A G E  
S E L E C T  
B Y  
E X I T  
O P E R A T E B Y  
E X I T B Y  
Note:  
• Noise muting will not work during auto tuner setup or when you operate channel summary.  
28  
 
Sound Adjust  
Sound Settings  
These settings allow you to change and adjust the sound on your television.  
BASS – You can increase or decrease the level of low-frequency sound in the TV’s audio with  
the bass adjustment.  
TREBLE – Use treble to adjust the level of high-frequency sound in your TV’s audio.  
BALANCE – Adjust the level of sound between the TV’s left and right speakers with the  
balance setting.  
Adjust the Sound Settings  
Press the MENU button  
S O U N D  
A D J U S T  
P R E V I O U S  
B A S S  
T R E B L E  
B A L A N C E  
M T S  
π†  
®  
π†  
To BASS, TREBLE or BALANCE  
To adjust the setting  
To move to the next setting  
S T E R E O S A P M O N O  
Press the EXIT button when finished  
N E X T P A G E  
0
R E S E T B Y  
S E L E C T  
B Y  
E X I T  
O P E R A T E B Y  
E X I T B Y  
Note:  
• If you press the 0 button, you can reset the setting to the factory default 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 broadcast may also include a second audio program (SAP).  
Press the MENU button  
π†  
To MTS  
®  
Select the mode  
(The ON AIR arrow tells you if a broadcast is in stereo and/or contains an SAP).  
Press the EXIT button when finished  
Notes:  
• 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.  
• MTS is unavailable if your television’s input source is in input 1, 2, or 3 mode, as described on  
page 35.  
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Clock/Timers  
Set Clock  
Before you use any of your TV’s timer functions, you must first set the clock. You may precisely  
set your clock using the XDS time signal broadcast by most public broadcasting stations. If you  
do not have this in your area, you will have to set the clock manually. See manual clock set  
below. To set the clock using the XDS signal:  
Press the MENU button  
π†  
To SET CLOCK  
To operate  
®  
When you set the clock automatically, choose AUTO by pressing the  
or  
®
arrows.  
π†  
®  
π†  
®  
To TIME ZONE  
C L O C K / T I M E R S  
S E T C L O C K  
>
To select your time zone  
To D.S.T. (daylight savings time)  
To turn D.S.T. ON or OFF  
To FINISH  
M O D E  
A U T O  
T I M E Z O N E  
D . S . T .  
P A C I F I C  
O F F  
F I N I S H  
S E L E C T  
B Y  
E X I T  
O P E R A T E B Y  
E X I T B Y  
®  
To save settings  
Press the EXIT button when finished  
When you set the clock manually, choose MANUAL by pressing the  
or  
®
arrows.  
π†  
®  
π†  
®  
To move to the hour  
To set the hour  
C L O C K T I M E R S  
S E T C L O C K  
>
M O D E  
M A N U A L  
To move to minutes  
To set the minutes  
To START CLOCK  
To operate  
T I M E  
– – : – – – –  
S T A R T C L O C K  
B Y  
S E L E C T  
E X I T  
E X I T B Y  
O P E R A T E B Y  
®  
THANK YOU !!  
30  
 
Clock/Timers  
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  
C L O C K / T I M E R S  
>
O N / O F F T I M E R  
π†  
®  
®  
To ON/OFF TIMER  
O N T I M E  
7 : 0 0 P M  
1 0 : 0 0 P M  
0 2  
C U R R E N T  
E V E R Y D A Y  
N O  
O F F T I M E  
C H A N N E L  
O N V O L U M E  
M O D E  
To operate (begins with ON TIME)  
To set the hour (AM/PM) you want the TV to turn  
on  
O N / O F F T I M E R  
F I N I S H  
S E L E C T  
B Y  
®  
To move to minutes  
To set the minutes  
E X I T  
E X I T B Y  
O P E R A T E B Y  
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  
To select channel  
To ON VOLUME  
®  
To set the volume level  
To move to MODE  
®  
Choose ONCE or EVERYDAY  
®  
To ON/OFF TIMER  
Choose YES to accept the timer setting, choose NO if you don’t wish to accept  
To FINISH  
®  
To save settings  
Press the EXIT button when finished  
Notes:  
• The on/off time cannot be set to locked or guarded channels.  
• In order for the on/off timer to work, the clock must be set.  
• After a power interruption, the timer settings must be reset.  
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Button Functions  
Power  
Turns the TV on or off.  
Press the POWER button  
Number Buttons - 10Key Pad  
Use the number buttons on the remote control to move directly to a specific channel. For  
example, to move to channel 7:  
0 (Zero)  
7 (Seven)  
Channel +/–  
Use these buttons to move up or down all the available channels your TV is able to recieve.  
Volume +/–  
Use these buttons to raise or lower the TV’s volume level.  
100+ Button  
Use the 100+ button to directly access channels above channel 99. For example, to move to  
channel 124, press 100+, 2 (Two), 4 (Four).  
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 Adjust” for specific information on using menus.  
Exit  
Use this button to enter or exit the TV’s onscreen menus.  
32  
 
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 channels  
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 CH+/– buttons. Pressing any number key will cancel Return+.  
Sleep  
The Sleep Timer can turn the TV off for you after you fall asleep. Program it to work in intervals  
of 15 minutes, for a total time of up to 180 minutes.  
Press the SLEEP 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 button to delay the shut off 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.  
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Button Functions  
Display  
The display screen shows the current status of timers and inputs.  
Press the DISPLAY button  
The screen to the right shows the following information:  
07 KLVX PBS  
• 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)  
JAZZ FESTIVAL  
NOW  
SLEEP TIMER  
ON/OFF TIMER  
ON TIME  
12 : 20 PM  
OFF  
EVERYDAY  
7 : 00 PM  
10 : 00 PM  
OFF TIME  
• Each Press of the DISPLAY button changes the display  
mode:  
Display  
Time  
Channel  
Off  
Display - Full screen shown above  
Time - Shows the current time only  
Channel - Shows the current channel  
Off - Turns display off  
Notes:  
You may also turn off the display at any step by pressing MENU.  
• 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.  
Video Status  
The VIDEO STATUS button gives you a choice of four TV picture display settings, including a  
display of your own preferences.  
STANDARD - Resets the picture display to the factory settings.  
DYNAMIC - Heightens contrast.  
SPORTS - When you watch a sports program.  
GAME - Used for when you are playing video games connected to your TV.  
Press the VIDEO STATUS button  
By every press of the video status button, you change the mode.  
STANDARD  
DYNAMIC  
SPORTS  
GAME  
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Button Functions  
Game  
Sets automatically the proper conditions for playing video game (previously connected in the  
front input).  
Press the GAME button  
GAME MODE  
INPUT  
VIDEO STATUS  
ON  
VIDEO-3  
GAME  
Input  
Selects the signal input source for the television: TV (for Antenna or Cable) or Video-1, 2, or  
V2-Component or Video-3 for video devices like VCR’s, DVD players, or camcorders.  
Press the INPUT button  
TV  
VIDEO-1  
VIDEO-2  
V2-COMPONENT  
VIDEO-3  
Note:  
You can also access the input menu screen by using the MENU button on the front of the TV  
instead of the remote control. It appears between INITIAL SETUP and PICTURE ADJUST  
screen. Choose the INPUT by pressing MENU  
on the front panel and select TV or VIDEO  
INPUT by using the CHANNEL +/- buttons (  
OPERATE ).  
®
C.C. (Closed Caption)  
Use the C.C. (Closed Caption) button to select the mode of closed caption.  
Press the C.C. button  
OFF  
CAPTION  
TEXT  
• See page 26 when you set the caption/text mode.  
VCR Buttons  
Note: The remote controls can only be used with JVC-brand VCRs  
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.  
Press the TV/VCR button to operate the VCR.  
35  
 
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 35.  
• The tuner (Auto Tuner Setup) could be set improperly. See page 18.  
• The TV station may be having difficulties. Check to see if other stations are working.  
Remote control is not • Check to see that the batteries are still working and properly installed.  
operating properly or • Make sure the remote has a clear sight path to the TV.  
at all  
• 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 18.  
• Check to see if the channel is locked. See "Channel Summary - Lock" page 19.  
The power turns off  
by itself  
• Make sure the set did not become unplugged.  
• Perhaps the On/Off Timer is set. See page 31.  
• Check to see if the Sleep Timer was set. See page 33.  
The clock is wrong  
• The power was interrupted and the clock was not reset. See page 30.  
• 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 28.  
• The Video Status mode may be turned to the wrong setting. See page 34.  
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 26.  
Stereo or bilingual  
programs can't be  
heard  
• Make sure the MTS settings are correct. See "MTS" on page 29.  
Static electricity  
• It is normal to feel static electricity if you brush or touch the screen.  
You hear occasional • It is normal for the TV to make crackling sounds when first turned on or off. Unless  
crackling sounds the sound or picture become abnormal, this is fine.  
36  
 
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.)  
LABOR 1 YEAR  
PARTS 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  
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 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,  
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-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90  
days from the date of purchase;  
37  
 
Warranty  
7) Accessories;  
8) Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from date of  
purchase.)  
There are no express warranties except as listed above.  
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY  
OF MERCHANTABILTY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY  
HEREIN.  
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY 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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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 necessary,  
please call 1 (800) 537-5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit our website  
Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.  
Do not service the television yourself  
Caution  
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable  
parts inside. Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs.  
Accessories  
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, please call toll free:  
1 (800) 882-2345 or on the web at www.JVC.com  
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Specifications  
AV-27530  
AV-27WR25  
MODEL  
Reception  
Format  
NTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound)  
VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69  
Sub Mid, Mid, Super, Hyper and Ultra bands  
(181 channel frequency synthesizer system)  
Reception  
Range  
Power Source  
AC 120V, 60Hz  
105W  
Power  
Consumption  
Screen Size  
27 inch / 68 cm  
measured diagonally  
full square  
Audio Output  
Speakers  
1.2W + 1.2W  
2x3 1/2 / 5x9 cm oval x 2  
Antenna  
Terminal  
75 ohms (VHF/UHF) (F-type connector)  
External Input  
Jacks  
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Audio: 500mVrms (-4dBs) high impediance  
S-Video Input  
Jack  
Y: 1Vp-p positive, 75 ohms (negative sync provided)  
C: 0.286 Vp-p (burst signal), 75 ohms  
Component  
Input Jacks  
Y: 1Vp-p positive, 75 ohms (negative sync provided)  
PB/PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Audio Output  
Jacks (FIX)  
FIX; 500 mVrms (-4dBs) Low impedance (400 Hz when modulated 100%)  
Dimensions (In)  
WxHxD (cm)  
25 3/4 x 23 3/8 x 19 1/2  
65.4 x 59.3 x 49.4  
Weight (lbs / kg)  
Accessories  
68.5 / 31.1  
Remote control unit x 1, Lithium cell battery x 1  
Specifications subject to change without notice.  
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA  
Division of JVC Americas Corp.  
1700 Valley Road  
JVC CANADA, INC.  
21 Finchdene Square  
Scarborough, Ontario  
Canada, M1X 1A7  
Wayne, New Jersey, 07470  
 
Manuel d’instructions pour téléviseur en couleurs  
Pour Les Modèles:  
AV-27530  
AV-27WR25  
Illustration du modèle AV-27530 et RM-C203  
Information importante pour l’utilisateur :  
Veillez inscrire dans l’espace ci-dessous le numéro de série de votre téléviseur (situé à  
l’arrière du téléviseur). Agrafez votre reçu ou votre facture à la couverture, à l’intérieur de ce  
guide. Rangez ce manuel dans un lieu où vous pourrez le retrouver rapidement pour vous y  
référer. Gardez le carton et l’emballage d’origine pour une utilisation ultérieure.  
Numéro de modèle :  
LCT1531-001A-A  
Numéro de série :  
0104KGI-II-IM  
 

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