JVC AV 32S776 manual

LCT1855-001A-A 0705JGI-II-IM Model Number: Serial Number: Illustration of A V -30W776 and RM-C1270G Color T elevision Users Guide POWER THEATER PRO VIDEO STATUS SLEEP TIMER FAVORITE SUB CH 1 7 4 TUNE 3 9 6 RETURN+ /TV MUTING MENU OK BACK 2 8 0 5 CH + VOL – VOL + REC OPEN/CLOSE STILL/PAUSE STOP PAUSE PLAY FF REW TV CATV VCR DVD VCR CHANNEL PREV NE[...]

2 Important Safety Precautions W ARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TV SET TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: T O INSURE PERSONAL SAFETY , OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING THE USE OF THIS UNIT . 1. Operate only from the power source specified on the unit. 2. A void damaging the AC plug and power cord. 3. Avoid Improper ins[...]

3 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 followin[...]

4 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.[...]

5 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 st[...]

6 T able of Contents Unpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 TV Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 TV Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 The Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connecting Y our Devices . . . . . . . 13 Interactive Plug In Menu . . . . . . . . 20 Setting CA TV , VCR and [...]

7 T able of Contents Digital Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Antenna Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Digital Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Software V ersion . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Digital CH D/A (Digital/Analog) . . . . . 65 Sub Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Guide . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

8 T wo AA Batteries 1 T elevision 1 Remote Control Used to connect an external antenna or cable TV system to your TV . 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 gre[...]

9 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 MODELS : A V -32S776, A V -32S7[...]

10 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. Side panel diagram MODEL: A V -30W776 OPERATE MEN[...]

11 MODELS: A V -32S776 A V -32S766 A V -30W776 A V -27S776 Quick Setup TV Remote Control RM-C1270G • For information on remote control buttons, see pages 52 - 61 and 65 - 66. • SUB CHANNEL and GUIDE buttons are for digital channels. If your TV is connected to an A TSC antenna or Digital Cable, you can use these buttons. POWER THEATER PRO VIDEO [...]

12 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. Before you can operate your remote control, you first need to install the b[...]

13 Quick Setup Connections 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 . Step 2 – C[...]

14 Quick Setup Connections Notes: • If your VCR is a mono sound unit, it will have only one audio out jack. Connect it to the LEFT AUDIO INPUT on the front of the TV . • Use the S-Video connection if possible for superior picture quality . • Y our VCR must be turned on to view premium cable channels. OVER 75Ω (VHF/UHF) AUDIO OUT R L OPTICAL[...]

15 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) [...]

16 Quick Setup Connections Connecting to a Camcorder 1) Connect a yellow composite cable from the camcorder VIDEO OUT , into the VIDEO IN on the side of the TV , OR connect an S-Video cable from the side of the TV to the camcorder . 2) Connect a white cable from the camcorder LEFT AUDIO OUT , into the LEFT AUDIO IN on the side of the TV . 3) Connec[...]

17 Quick Setup Connections By connecting a Digital TV Reciever , high definition pictures can be displayed on your TV in their digital form. TV Rear Panel DTV Decoder HDMI to DVI Cable After the connections have been made, tighten the screw to secure the cables. VIDEO (DIGITAL) AUDIO (DIGITAL) DIGIT AL-IN LR AUDIO OUT DIGIT AL OUT OVER 75Ω (VHF/U[...]

18 By connecting a HDMI compatible device, high definition pictures can be displayed on your TV in their digital form. Some HDMI devices can include DVD players, D-VHS or any HDMI compatible device. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry supported, uncompressed, all digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides and interfa[...]

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

20 When you turn your television on for the first time the interactive plug-in menu will appear . The plug-in menu helps you to get your TV ready to use by letting you set your preferences for: • The language in which you want the onscreen menus to appear . • Setting the TV’s clock to the correct time so your timer functions will work properl[...]

21 T o set your clock manually (without using the XDS signal), choose MANUAL. If you choose AUTO, see auto clock set above. √ ® T o choose MANUAL † T o TIME √ ® T o set the hour † T o minute √ ® T o set the minute † T o TIME ZONE √ ® T o select your time zone: (Atlantic, Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska or Hawaii) † T[...]

22 Quick Setup Plug-In Menu The Quick Setup is complete ST OP 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 C HANNEL +/– buttons) you will receive only clear , active channels. √ ® T o cho[...]

23 Y ou 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 supplied by the manufacturer . The remote control is programmed with cable box [...]

24 The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on/off, play , stop, fast-forward, rewind, pause, record, channel up/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 D ISPLA Y butto[...]

25 The remote control is programmed with DVD codes for power on/off, play , stop, fast-forward, rewind, previous/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 [...]

26 Remote Programming Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function 1) Slide the first 2-W ay Mode Selector switch to CA TV . 2) Press the P OWER and R ETURN +/TV buttons. Hold for at least three seconds and release. 3) Press the P OWER button on the remote, and see if the cable or satellite box responds. 4) If there was a response, press R ETURN +/TV . Th[...]

27 T o bring up the onscreen menu , press the M ENU button on the remote control. The item that appears in green is the one currently selected. If you use the M ENU button on the TV’ s side or front panel instead of the remote, an additional menu screen showing INPUT , VIDEO ST A TUS and ASPECT will appear between INITIAL SETUP and PICTURE ADJUST[...]

28 Y our 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 on the next page. Detailed explanations on using each menu follow later in this guide. For information about the interactive plug-in Menu, see pages 2[...]

29 Notes: • The DIGIT AL-IN menu can only be displayed when a 480p picture signal is input to the digital-in terminal and the picture is being displayed on the screen. • When the M ENU button on the TV side or front panel is pressed, the FRONT P ANEL CONTROL menu between INITIAL SETUP 05 and PICTURE ADJUST 01 will appear . • POSITION ADJUSTME[...]

30 Initial Setup Auto T uner Setup The auto tuner setup function is described on page 22 as the interactive plug-in menu. If you need to run the auto tuner setup again, follow the steps below . Press the M ENU button π † T o AUTO TUNER SETUP √ ® T o operate √ ® T o choose CABLE or AIR Press the O K button to start Programming will take app[...]

31 Initial Setup How to set the channel label. (This is only for analog broadcasting.) Press the M ENU button π † T o CHANNEL SUMMARY √ ® T o operate π † T o the ID column Press the O K button to enter √ ® T o select the character you want π † T o move to the next space ...continue to follow these directions for all four spaces Press[...]

32 When a viewer attempts to watch a guarded channel, the following message appears: T o watch a channel that you have locked, enter the Lock Code using the 10 key pad. If the wrong code is entered, the message “INV ALID LOCK CODE!” will flash on the screen. The channel cannot be accessed until the correct code is entered. Notes: • Once a cha[...]

33 Y ou can block programs that are not rated. Press the M ENU button π † T o V -CHIP √ ® T o operate (The lock icon appears) Press Z ERO to access V -Chip setup options π † T o UNRA TED √ ® T o VIEW or BLOCK Press M ENU when done Directions to Block Unrated Programs Initial Setup Unrated Programs Unrated programming refers to any progr[...]

34 U.S. P ARENT AL RA TING 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 an[...]

35 Initial Setup Line up the cursor in the column (TV PG, TV G, etc.) with the content row (V/FV , S, etc.) and press the π † or √ ® to move the cursor to the correct location. Press O K to turn the locking feature on or off. An item is locked if the icon appears instead of a “—”. For example. T o block viewing of all TV 14 shows, move [...]

36 Initial Setup ❒ 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 MP AA 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 chi[...]

37 Press the M ENU button π † T o V -CHIP √ ® T o operate (lock icon appears) Press Z ERO to access V -Chip setup options π † T o SET CANADIAN RA TINGS ENG (for English) √ ® T o enter ratings menu For example: T o block viewing of programming rated 14+ and 18+: √ ® T o the 18+ Column Press the O K button to lock √ ® T o the 14+ Co[...]

38 Channel guard and V -Chip settings are protected by a four-digit lock code. Y our TV comes pre- set with a lock code of “0000”. Y ou may change the code to any four-digit number you wish. T o change the lock code, follow the steps below . Press the M ENU button π † T o SET LOCK CODE √ ® T o operate (lock icon appears) Press Z ERO to ac[...]

39 Initial Setup The language function is described on page 20 as the interactive plug-in menu. If you need to choose the language again, follow the steps below . Press the M ENU button π † T o LANGUAGE √ ® T o choose a language: ENG. (English), FRAN. (French) or ESP . (Spanish) Press the M ENU button when finished Language INITIAL SETUP SELE[...]

40 Initial Setup Press the M ENU button π † T o CLOSED CAPTION √ ® T o enter π † T o MODE √ ® T o select CAPTION or TEXT in MODE π † T o CAPTION or TEXT √ ® T o select a caption (CC1 to CC4) or text channel (T1 to T4) Press the O K button to save Press the M ENU button when finished Many broadcasts now include an onscreen display [...]

41 • 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. • M[...]

42 Initial Setup XDS ID Display provides a channel’s call letters, the network’s name, and even a program name. The XDS ID information is provided by the broadcaster . Press the M ENU button π † T o XDS ID √ ® T o turn ON or OFF Press the M ENU button when finished XDS ID INITIAL SETUP SELECT OPERATE EXIT MENU NEXT PAGE PREVIOUS (3/5) ENG[...]

43 Initial Setup This feature inserts a blank blue screen over channels which are not broadcasting or are too weak to be received clearly . Press the M ENU button π † T o NOISE MUTING √ ® T o turn noise muting ON or OFF Press the M ENU button when finished Note: • Noise muting will not work during auto tuner setup or when you operate channe[...]

44 This feature is used if you have connected an A V Receiver to your television. By turning this feature on, your television can automatically detect the signal source from your components that are connected to your A V Receiver . Press the M ENU button π † T o V1 SMART INPUT √ ® T o turn ON or OFF Press the M ENU button when finished Notes:[...]

45 Initial Setup Position adjustment allows you to adjust the position of the picture on the screen vertically when the aspect is set to panorama, cinema, or full. Press the M ENU button π † T o POSITION ADJUSTMENT √ ® T o enter π † √ ® T o adjust the position Press the M ENU button to finish Notes: • POSITION ADJUSTMENT is for A V -3[...]

46 Initial Setup The DIGIT AL-IN option can only be displayed in the INITIAL SETUP menu when a HDMI480p picture signal is being input to the DIGIT AL-IN terminal. This option adjusts the position when a HDMI or DVI 480p picture signal is being displayed on the screen. There are two types of HDMI480p picture signals: 640x480 and 720x480. If the disp[...]

47 Press the M ENU button π † T o TINT , COLOR, PICTURE, BRIGHT or DET AIL √ ® T o enter √ ® T o adjust the setting π † T o move to the next setting Press the M ENU button when finished These settings allow you to change and adjust the way the picture appears on your television. TINT T int allows you to adjust the levels of red and gree[...]

48 Picture Adjust V elocity 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 M ENU button π † T o VSM √ ® T o enter √ ® T o turn VSM ON or OFF Press the M ENU button when finished SELECT OPERATE EXIT MENU NEXT [...]

49 These settings allow you to change and adjust the sound on your television. BASS – Y ou 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 a[...]

50 Notes: • D.S.T . can be used only for US and Canada when it is set to ON in the SET CLOCK menu. • Only when the MODE set to AUTO, the Daylight Savings T ime 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 [...]

51 The on/off timer lets you program your television to turn itself on or of f. Y ou 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 M ENU button π † T o ON/OFF TIMER √ ® T o operate (begins with ON TIME) √ ® T o set the hour (AM/PM) you want the TV to turn on † [...]

52 Button Functions T urns the TV on or off. Press the P OWER button Use the number buttons on the remote control to move directly to a specific channel. For example, to move to channel 12: 0 (Z ERO ) 1 (O NE ) 2 (T WO ) Power Number Buttons - 10Key Pad T une Selects the signal input source for the television: Input-1, 2, 3, 4 or DIGIT AL-IN for vi[...]

53 The Return+/TV 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. R ETURN +/TV and hold for three seconds The channel currently active has been programmed as you[...]

54 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 - Gives a vivid picture with better contrast when viewing in a brightly lit room. Theater - Gives a rich, film-like look to video when viewing in a dim[...]

55 Button Functions The display screen shows the current status of timers, inputs, and XDS ID. Press the D ISPLA Y button The screen to the right shows the following information: • The current channel or A V input (Channel 05) • The current time (12:20 pm) • Sleep timer status/minutes remaining (The Sleep T imer is off) • On/off timer statu[...]

56 Button Functions This feature will help you adjust the picture you are watching to give you the best possible picture quality . REGULAR - The regular ratio is used when you want to watch a 4:3 broadcast or recorded program without modifying the original picture to fit the dimensions of your 16:9 screen. The 4:3 picture will fill the screen from [...]

57 Button Functions Aspect Ratios - A V -27S776, A V -32S776, A V -32S766 HD ZOOM - If you are watching a 4:3 high definition broadcast and you select this aspect mode, it will zoom in on the picture. 4:3 - Use this aspect mode when you are watching a 4:3 broadcast. 16:9 - Use this aspect mode when you are watching a 16:9 broadcast. This is also re[...]

58 Button Functions When you change the aspect ratios, it is different from their broadcast or recorded program. Aspect Ratios (Continued) Press the A SPECT button • By pressing the A SPECT button, you can change the size. Notes: • Y ou can also choose the size by pressing the π † buttons. • When you change the aspect ratio or signal, rese[...]

59 The Favorite button allows you to select your favorite channels easily . First, you must register the channels that you like. See how to register below . Press the F A VORITE button The favorite channel list will appear . π † T o select the channel you want to watch Press the O K button It will change to the channel you have selected. Favorit[...]

60 Button Functions ML/MTS MTS technology allows several audio signals to be broadcast in analog 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 ML/M TS button By every press of the M L /M TS button, you change the[...]

61 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 CA TV to operate a cable box. Note: • See page 23 for information on programming your remote for cable box operation. Y ou can control a VCR or DVD player with the buttons on the low[...]

62 Use this function when you are receiving a digital broadcast. Press the M ENU button π † T o DIGIT AL SETUP √ ® T o enter The onscreen will appear Notes: • Software Update will only appear when the SD Card is inserted. • If you are watching an analog channel, you can still access the digital setup menu at anytime, while you are doing t[...]

63 Digital Setup Digital Sound Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Y ou can select the optical digital sound output, either PCM or Dolby Digital when your TV is connected to an amplifier that has Dolby Digital decoder . If you select Dolby Digital, you [...]

64 At first, insert the SD(Multi-media) card into the memory card slot. This function will appear only when you insert an SD Card. Press the M ENU button π † T o DIGIT AL SETUP √ ® T o enter π † T o Software Update √ ® T o enter π † Checks the card if it needs an update or not Press the M ENU button when finished Software Update Digi[...]

65 Digital Button Functions Sub Channel Digital CH D/A (Digital/Analog) The D/A button changes the analog and digital channel. Each time you press the D/A button, you can switch back and forth the analog and digital channels. Digital channels have a "D" in front of the channel number . Note: • If the cable card is inserted into the TV ,[...]

66 Digital Button Functions Y ou can view the program from the GUIDE. Notes: • The GUIDE function will only work when you are receiving digital programming only . • The GUIDE will not show the correct time and date if you have not performed the set clock function on your television. See page 50. Guide LCT1855 English 66 7/18/05, 12:03:33 PM[...]

67 OSD Information This OSD warning appears when the digital channel that you have selected is too weak to receive or no signal is being detected for that channel. Weak Signal Weak Signal 15 LCT1855 English 67 7/18/05, 12:03:33 PM[...]

68 There is no power There is no picture or sound Y ou cannot select a certain channel The power turns off by itself The clock is wrong The color quality is poor There are lines across the picture The picture is spotted There are double pictures (ghosts) Picture is snowy (image noise) Screen is 40% black Stereo or bilingual programs can't be h[...]

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71 Specifications MODEL Reception Format Reception Range Power Consumption Screen Size Audio Output Speakers Antenna T erminal External Input Jacks Audio Output Jacks (FIX) Dimensions (In) WxHxD (cm) Weight (lbs / kg) Accessories VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69 Sub Mid, Mid, Super , Hyper and Ultra bands (181 channel frequency synthesizer system) 2 1/2 x[...]

72 Specifications MODEL Reception Format Reception Range Power Consumption Screen Size Audio Output Speakers Antenna T erminal External Input Jacks Audio Output Jacks (FIX) Dimensions (In) WxHxD (cm) Weight (lbs / kg) Accessories 2 1/2 x 5 inch / 6.5 x 13 cm oval x 2 75 ohms (VHF/UHF) (F-type connector) Power Source AC 120V , 60Hz Video: 1 Vp-p, 75[...]

73 Specifications MODEL Reception Format Reception Range Power Consumption Screen Size Audio Output Speakers Antenna T erminal External Input Jacks Audio Output Jacks (FIX) Dimensions (In) WxHxD (cm) Weight (lbs / kg) Accessories 2 1/2 x 5 inch / 6.5 x 13 cm oval x 2 75 ohms (VHF/UHF) (F-type connector) Power Source AC 120V , 60Hz Video: 1 Vp-p, 75[...]

74 Specifications MODEL Reception Format Reception Range Power Consumption Screen Size Audio Output Speakers Antenna T erminal External Input Jacks Audio Output Jacks (FIX) Dimensions (In) WxHxD (cm) Weight (lbs / kg) Accessories 2 x 4 3/4 inch / 5 x 12 cm oval x 2 75 ohms (VHF/UHF) (F-type connector) Power Source AC 120V , 60Hz Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 o[...]

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JVC COMP ANY OF AMERICA Division of JVC Americas Corp. 1700 V alley Road W ayne, New Jersey , 07470 JVC CANADA, INC. 21 Finchdene Square Scarborough, Ontario Canada, M1X 1A7 LCT1855 English 80 7/18/05, 12:03:35 PM[...]