JVC LT-42X899 manual

LCT2403-001A-A 0508TSH-II-IM LCD T elevision Users Guide 1080p HDTV 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. [...]

2 W arnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 TV Basic Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Interactive Plug-In Menu . . . . . . . . . . 18 Remote Control Functions .[...]

3 W ARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APP ARA TUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO 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 installation and never posit[...]

4 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water . 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat[...]

5 16) Place the television on a stable, flat surface. Failure to do so can result in the television falling, causing injury . 17) DO NOT allow young children to play around or on the television. Do not hang from the TV . Failure to do so can result in the television falling, causing injury . 18) DO NOT allow young children to play with the plastic [...]

6 We have an important note for customers who subscribe to basic cable services (do not have a separate cable box) and plan to use their JVC TV remote control to select channels. Once you run the Auto T uner Setup (which detects and programs all the channels your TV is receiving through the RF input), every channel number available from your cable [...]

7 Caring for the Cabinet Caring for the Screen Normally , light dusting with a soft, non-scratching duster will keep your TV clean. If you wish to wipe down the television, first unplug it. Then wipe gently with a soft cloth, slightly moistened with water . Y ou can add a few drops of mild liquid detergent to the water to help remove spots of oily [...]

8 Disconnecting the stand 1) Place the TV face down on a soft cloth on a table. 2) Remove the five screws from the back of the TV . 3) Pull out the stand from the TV . Note: • T o re-install the stand, reverse the procedure from 3) to 1) . Precautions Tidying the cables A cable holder which keeps your connection cables tidy is attached to the bac[...]

9 Use two “AA” batteries (included). Place the " – " end in the unit first, making sure the " + " and " – " markings are correct. Place the " – " end in the unit first. POWER MODE TV STB VCR DVD AUDIO INPUT 123 456 789 0 TUNE TV RETURN + LIGHT MUTING – CH + – VOL + RM-C1430 TV DVR STATUS VIDEO G[...]

10 The following pages gives you a brief description of each button’s function. For more detailed information on the remote control buttons, see pages 20 - 23. This remote can also control up to four other devices. See page 55 - 61. POWER MODE TV STB VCR DVD AUDIO INPUT 123 456 789 0 TUNE TV RETURN + LIGHT MUTING – CH + – VOL + RM-C1430 TV DV[...]

11 POWER MODE TV STB VCR DVD AUDIO INPUT 123 456 789 0 TUNE TV RETURN + LIGHT MUTING – CH + – VOL + RM-C1430 TV DVR ST ATUS VIDEO GUIDE TV/VCR SUB T . SUB CH C.C. DISPLA Y SOUND OK M E N U F A V O R I T E A S P E C T B A C K V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 SWAP TWIN SLEEP ML/MTS SELECT View current channel information. DISPLA Y Use the C.C. (Closed Caption) but[...]

12 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. Some of the connection terminals are color coded for easy connection with the[...]

13 VIDEO R – AUDIO – L Y P R P R VIDEO R – AUDIO – L Y P R P R VIDEO R – AUDIO – L S-VIDEO R – AUDIO – L R – AUDIO – L RS-232C INPUT 5 INPUT 4 INPUT 3 FOR HDMI 1 AUDIO OUT INPUT 5 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT PC IN (D-SUB) PHOTO VIEWER A, B A VIDEO R – AUDIO – L Y P R P R VIDEO R – AUDIO – L Y P R P R VIDEO [...]

14 Device Side With Cables TV Side Good Bes t VIDEO and AUDIO A HDMI HDMI Cable INPUT 1, 2 or 5 B DVI + Audio DVI – HDMI Cable, Audio Cable INPUT 1 + HDMI ANALOG AUDIO C Component Video + Audio Component Video + Audio INPUT 3 or 4 D S-Video + Audio S-Video Cable, Audio Cable INPUT 3 + AUDIO Input E Composite Video + Audio Composite Video + Audio [...]

15 Compatible Signal Notes Input • HDMI (Digital) SD: 480i, 480p HD: 1080/60p / 1080/30p / 1080/24p / 1080i / 720p Audio L/R (Digital) See page 52. Input • DVI (Digital) SD: 480i, 480p HD: 1080/60p / 1080i / 720p • Audio L/R (Analog) See page 51. Input • Component (Analog) SD: 480i, 480p HD: 1080i, 720p • Audio L/R (Analog) See page 49. I[...]

16 TV Basic Controls Device Side With Cables TV Side I D-SUB + Audio (3.5 mm stereo mini jack) D-sub (15 pin) Cable + Audio Cable PC IN (D-SUB) PC IN (D-SUB) + INPUT 5 AUDIO Input Device Side With Cables TV Side J USB USB Cable PHOTO VIEWER PC USB LCT2403-001A-A English.indd 16 LCT2403-001A-A English.indd 16 5/2/08 9:59:28 AM 5/2/08 9:59:28 AM[...]

17 Key Features Y our JVC TV is equipped with many features. Here are some key features highlighted in detail. 1 Stunning picture quality via 1920x1080 Full HD panel. Dynamic Gamma and Color Management give further fi ne tuned picture reproduction. Smart Picture adjusts the best possible picture quality automatically scene by scene based on the in[...]

18 Interactive Plug-In Menu When you turn on your TV for the first time, the Interactive Plug-In Menu appears automatically . These menus will help you setup your TV with basic information for Language , Time and T uner Setup . Setup POWER 1) T urn on the TV 1 Select a language Mode Auto (Analog), Auto (Digital), Manual Channel Only can select when[...]

19 * If you use a set top box (satellite or cable box), press “Exit” to skip this step. “Thank you! Setup is now complete” Setup 1 Change settings 4) Set TV attribute Select Operate Exit MENU Interactive Plug-In Menu > Auto Tuner Setup Start Tuner Mode Scan Mode Back BACK Cable Auto 2 Select an item 4 Start scanning channels 3 Select “[...]

20 Remote Control Functions Has three 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 + button as you memorize the channel. TV – Returns to the TV mode as you are watching a video, DVD, [...]

21 SOUND GUIDE VIDEO Allows you to choose different picture settings according to personal preferences. Y ou can access this feature for each input (TV , V1, V2, V3, V4, V5). Standard / Dynamic / Theater / Game / Memory-1 / Memory-2 Note: • Y ou can select Video Status by pressing the VIDEO button. See page 34. SUB CH Change the sound mode of the[...]

22 Remote Control Functions Use the C.C. (Closed Caption) button to select the mode of closed caption. At first, select TV , STB or VCR mode to use the closed caption function. Notes: • Y ou can change the mode by pressing the π † buttons and press OK . • Smart Caption will appear when you press the MUTING button only on channels where the b[...]

23 Allows you to choose how long the TV will stay on before turning of f. Notes: • Y ou can change the interval by pressing the π † buttons and press OK . • Y ou can set the interval at 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120 and 180 minutes. • 60 seconds before the TV turns off, a message will appear and it will count the remaining time. If you want t[...]

24 Customizing your TV 1) Display the menu bar Select POWER MODE TV STB VCR DVD AUDIO INPUT 123 456 789 0 TUNE TV RETURN + LIGHT MUTING – CH + – VOL + RM-C1430 TV DVR ST ATUS VIDEO GUIDE TV/VCR SUB T . SUB CH C.C. DISPLA Y SOUND OK M E N U F A V O R I T E A S P E C T B A C K V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 SWAP TWIN SLEEP ML/MTS SELECT M E N U 2) Display the de[...]

25 Initial setup Customizing your TV Select Operate Back Exit BACK MENU Language Tuner Setup Set Clock Set Lock Code Interactive Plug-in Menu Software Version Auto Demo English Initial Setup Aa Language Allows you to change the TV’ s onscreen menu languages to English, French or Spanish. T uner Setup Auto T uner Setup If you skipped this step in [...]

26 Y ou can block access to a channel by activating the channel lock. Select the column. Customizing your TV Notes: • Y ou can use characters for: Alphabet, numbers, marks and spaces. Channel Summary (Continued) Select Operate Exit MENU Back BACK >> Station Channel Set Reset Y ou can set the channel label by selecting the Station column. In[...]

27 Set Lock Code Channel guard and V -Chip settings are protected by a four-digit lock code. Y our TV comes preset with a lock code of “0000”. Y ou may change the code to any four-digit number you wish. Notes: • After a power interruption you must reset the lock code. • Write your lock code number down and keep it hidden from potential view[...]

28 Customizing your TV Select Operate Back Exit BACK MENU V-CHIP Set US TV Ratings Set Movie Ratings Set Canadian Ratings English Set Canadian Ratings French Unrated V-Chip Aa Off View Notes: • V -CHIP will not work with video signals from VCRs, DVD players, Blu-ray or camcorders connected to the TV . • (For Canadian viewers only): V -CHIP is d[...]

29 Customizing your TV V -Chip (continued) V -Chip Allows you to block channels or content that you deem inappropriate for children. On / Off Set US TV Ratings This setting is based on the US ratings system. TV Y – Appropriate for all children . Intended for all children 2 - 6 years old. TV Y7 – Appropriate for older children . Intended for chi[...]

30 V -Chip (continued) Customizing your TV Set Movie Ratings This setting is based on the US Motion Picture Association of America (MP AA) ratings system. NR – Not Rated . Any type of programming that does not contain a rating. G – General Audience . Suitable for all ages. PG – Parental Guidance Suggested . Suitable for all ages with parental[...]

31 V -Chip (continued) Customizing your TV Set Canadian Ratings English For instructions on “Set Canadian Ratings French”, please see page 31 in the French user ’s guide. Set Canadian Ratings French Y ou can block programs that are not rated. Unrated programming refers to any programming which does not contain a rating signal. Programming on [...]

32 Closed Caption Allows you to select the mode of the closed caption. First you must set the MODE to either TV , STB or VCR on your remote. On / Smart Caption / Off – Smart Caption – Will display closed captioning when you press the MUTING button only on channels where the broadcast contains closed captioning. T ype Auto: Shows closed caption [...]

33 Customizing your TV On/Off Timer Notes: • In order for the On/Off Timer to work, the clock must be set. • After a power interruption, the timer settings must be reset. • If your clock is not set, "PLEASE SET CLOCK FIRST !" will appear on the screen. Select Operate Back Exit BACK MENU Mode On Time Off Time Channel On Volume On/Off[...]

34 ■ Allows you to change and adjust the way the picture appears on your television. Tint Allows you to adjust the levels of red and green on your TV . Color Allows you to make all the colors on your TV appear more vivid or subtle. Picture Allows you to adjust the level of black and white on your TV giving you a darker or brighter picture overall[...]

35 Customizing your TV Picture Adjust Natural Cinema Allows you to compensate for image blurring when the original video you are watching was shot at 24 frames/sec, and is broadcast at 30 frames/sec. This conversion error is known as “TELECINE”. Auto / On / Off Notes: • When you are receiving a 480p, 720p, 1080p signal, or in PC mode, Natural[...]

36 Picture Adjust (continued) Customizing your TV Dynamic Gamma Allows you see more detail in very dark or bright areas so these areas don’t appear “muddied”. Normally , this feature should be left On for optimum picture quality . On / Off Color Management Allows you to compensate for dull colors to ensure dull colors are reproduced with natu[...]

37 Customizing your TV Sound Adjust MaxxAudio improves sound performance with four sound features (MaxxBass, MaxxT reble, MaxxStereo and MaxxV olume). High / Mid / Low / Off ■ Allows you to change and adjust the four sound features on your television. MaxxBass – Compensates for low frequencies and widens the frequency band. MaxxT reble – Comp[...]

38 Customizing your TV Sound Adjust (continued) Optical Out Y ou can select the optical digital sound output as PCM or DOLBY DIGIT AL when your TV is connected to an amplifier that has a DOLBY DIGIT AL decoder . If you select DOLBY DIGIT AL, you can enjoy listening to 5.1ch sound when watching digital broadcasts. This only applies to digital channe[...]

39 Customizing your TV Features Select Operate Back Exit BACK MENU Video-5 Input Noise Muting Front Panel Lock Auto Shut Off Quick Start-up Aspect Position Adjustment Features Aa HDMI On Off Off On Full Page 1/2 Video-5 Input Allows you to choose the signal type you wish to receive that you have connected to Video-5 Input. HDMI / D-sub / Composite [...]

40 Customizing your TV Aspect Allows you to adjust the way the image appears on your TV based on the format that is being received. Panorama - When watching a 4:3 aspect picture it is stretched to fit the dimensions of the 16:9 aspect screen. Cinema - This ratio “zooms in” on the center part of a 4:3 aspect picture, blowing it up proportionally[...]

41 Customizing your TV Position Adjustment Features (continued) Position adjustment allows you to adjust the position of the picture on the screen vertically when the aspect is set to panorama or cinema. Notes: • T o reset the adjustment to the center , press the OK button. • When the arrow disappears, while you are adjusting the position, the [...]

42 Customizing your TV Control with HDMI If you use a HDMI CEC compatible device, set this setting to “ On ”. HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) allows the TV to connect and control multiple HDMI CEC enabled devices with a single remote. CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is an optional protocol used in HDMI. • HDMI CEC on this TV is com[...]

43 Customizing your TV Key Items The Favorite button allows you to select your favorite channels easily . First, you must register the channels that you like. See page 20. Favorite Select Operate Back Exit BACK MENU Favorite Guide Display Sleep Timer Multi Language/MTS Off 0 min. Key Items Aa Y ou can view program information. Notes: • The GUIDE [...]

44 Multi Language/MTS Allows you to listen to a program in stereo, mono sound or another language (SAP). (Depending if available in the program) . First you must set the MODE to TV on your remote. Notes: • When you are receiving a digital broadcast, if there are other languages, you can change the language by pressing the ML/MTS button. • Keep [...]

45 Customizing your TV Photo Viewer Connect your USB Mass Storage Class device to the Photo Viewer terminal on the TV . Photo Viewer allows you to enjoy your digital pictures stored on your USB Mass Storage Class devices. Y ou can view them on the TV in high quality . Notes: • Gently pull out your USB device from the Photo Viewer terminal after ?[...]

46 Customizing your TV Photo Viewer (continued) Choose thumbnail view by pressing π † or √ ® and press the OK button. It will now be shown on the screen. T o move to the next picture, press the √ ® buttons. • T o go to the next page, select the right end image and press the ► button. T o go back to the previous page, select the left en[...]

47 Customizing your TV Photo Viewer (continued) Allows you to choose display pattern of Slide Show . Fade / Slide / Wipe / Zoom / Blind / Shuffle – Shuffle – Will display the pictures in 5 patterns randomly of Fade , Slide , Wipe , Zoom and Blind . Slide Show T ransition Allows you to change Slide Show interval. 1-10 / 15 / 20 / 30 / 45 / 60 / [...]

48 Notes: • The following connection diagrams are examples on connecting some of the most common devices to your TV . Please refer to your device’s instruction manual on other connection methods or for devices not shown here in this instruction book. • When you are finished connecting your devices, turn on your TV and devices. Connect an Ante[...]

49 Notes: • Green, blue and red are the most common colors for Component Cables. Some models may vary in color . • T o watch your DVD player , make sure your TV is displaying INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 by pressing the V3 or V4 button on your remote control. Connect a DVD Player INPUT 4 Y V I DEO R - AU D I O - L INPUT 3 Y P R P B V IDEO R - AU D I O - [...]

50 Connect an Amplifier using the DIGIT AL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT Notes: • Refer to your amplifier ’s manual for more information. • This terminal can only output digital audio (PCM or DOLBY DIGIT AL). • In order to use the optical output connection, select PCM or DOLBY DIGIT AL. See page 38. PC IN (D-SUB) PHOTO VIEWER DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT [...]

51 Connect a Digital TV Device Notes: • T o watch your Digital TV device, make sure your TV is displaying INPUT 1 by pressing the V1 button on your remote control. • This TV can accept 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p signals via HDMI. UDIO OUT FOR HDMI 1 R AUDIO INP UT L INPUT 3 P R P B V ID EO R - AU D I O - L S - VID EO UDIO OUT AUDIO OUT R[...]

52 Connect a Blu-ray or HDMI Device PC IN (D-SUB) PHOTO VIEWER DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT INPUT 5 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 TV Rear Panel (INPUT 2) Blu-ray / HDMI Compatible Device Notes: • T o watch your Blu-ray or HDMI device, make sure your TV is displaying INPUT 1, INPUT 2 or INPUT 5 by pressing the V1 , V2 or V5 button on your remote control. • Some [...]

53 Connecting Y our Devices Y our TV is equipped with a SMART INPUT (INPUT 3). This allows you to watch many dif ferent devices connected to your A V Receiver without having to change or use other input connections on your TV . This allows you to free up the other input connections so you can connect more devices to your TV . Notes: • Refer to yo[...]

54 Connecting Y our Devices INPUT 4 Y VI D EO R - AU D I O - L P R P B V I D EO R - A U D I O - L INPUT 5 RS-232C Computer PC IN (D-SUB) PHOTO VIEWER DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT INPUT 5 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 TV Rear Panel (INPUT 5) Connect a Computer Notes: • Make sure your TV is displaying INPUT 5 by pressing the V5 button on your remote control. • Wh[...]

55 Y ou can program your remote control to operate your external devices, using the instructions and codes on pages 55 - 61. How to set the codes 1) Manually turn on the device. 2) Change the remote control mode according to the device by pressing the MODE button. Refer to the following list for which mode to use. 3) Find the remote control code fo[...]

56 TV STB VCR DVD AUDIO JVC brand only Cable Set T op Boxes, Cable/PVR Combinations, Satellite Set T op Box, DBS/PVR Combination VCR, DBS/PVR Combination, PVR, DVD/PVR Combination DVD Player , DVD Recorder, Home Theater in a Box, Receiver Amplifier , Home Theater in a Box, Receiver Device Applied for these devices Programming Y our Remote Remote Co[...]

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58 ABS Admiral Adventura Aiko Aiwa Akai Alienware America Action American High Asha Audiovox Beaumark Bell & Howell Broksonic Calix Canon Capehart Carver CCE Citizen Colt Craig Curtis Mathes Cybernex CyberPower Daewoo Daytron Dell Denon DirecTV Durabrand Dynatech Electrohome Electrophonic Emerex Emerson 1972 0048, 0209 0000 0278 0037, 0000, 030[...]

59 VCR VCR VCR mode Philips Pilot Pioneer Polk Audio Portland Presidian Profitronic Proscan Protec Pulsar Quarter Quartz Quasar RadioShack Radix Randex RCA Realistic ReplayTV Ricavision Runco Samsung Sanky Sansui Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Shintom Shogun Singer Sonic Blue Sony Stack 9 STS Sylvania 0035, 0081, 0000, 0563, 0593, 0618, 0739, 1081, 1 181,[...]

60 DVD DVD DVD mode Accurian Advent Aiwa Akai Alco Allegro Apex Digital Arrgo Aspire Digital Audiovox Blaupunkt Blue Parade Broksonic Cinea Cine Vision Citizen Coby Craig Curtis Mathes CyberHome Daewoo Denon Disney Durabrand DVD2000 Emerson Enterprise ESA Fisher Funai Gateway GE Go Video GoldStar Greenhill Harman/Kardon Hitachi Hiteker Humax iLo In[...]

61 Amstrad Bose Curtis Mathes Durabrand GE Harman/Kardon JVC Left Coast Lenoxx Linn Marantz NEC Optimus Philips Pioneer Polk Audio RCA Shure Sony Soundesign Victor Wards Y amaha ADC Aiwa Akai Alco Amphion Media Works AMW Anam Apex Digital Audiotronic Audiovox Bose Brix Cambridge Soundworks Capetronic Carver Classic Coby Criterion Daewoo Delphi Deno[...]

62 Refer to the table below to check the condition. If you think that there is a problem, contact the JVC Service Center where you purchased the television. • The antenna could be disconnected. • The tuner could be set improperly . See page 25. • The TV station may be having dif ficulties. Check to see if other stations are working. • Use t[...]

63 PROBLEMS CHECK Static electricity Y ou hear occasional crackling sounds • It is normal to feel static electricity if you brush or touch the screen. • It is normal for the TV to make crackling sounds when first turned on or off. Unless the sound or picture become abnormal, this is fine. The screen disappears except for the menu screen • Thi[...]

64 LCD Flat T elevision Ty p e Reception Format Power Source Power Consumption Model NTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound) A TSC T errestrial, Digital Cable AC 120V , 60 Hz Screen Size Speakers Audio Output 10W + 10W Antenna T erminal (VHF/UHF , A TSC/DIGIT AL CABLE IN) 75 ohms (VHF/UHF)(F-type connector) Dimensions (inch/mm) W X H X D Weight (lb[...]

65 W arranty THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO. WHAT WE WILL DO: WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE: WHAT IS NOT COVERED: JVC AMERICAS CORP. For customer use: Please do not return your product to the retailer Instead, return your product to the JVC[...]

66 W arranty BT-5102 9 -4Q ( 0807 ) TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMER IS HERE T O HELP! Do not attempt to service the product 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. NEED HELP ON HO W T O HOOK UP? NEED ASSIST ANCE ON HO W T O OPE[...]

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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 JVC L oves the Earth Digital T elevision T ransition Notice: This device contains a digital television tuner , so it should receive digital over the air TV programming, with a [...]