JVC LCT2520-002C-A manual

LCT2520-002C-A 0709TMH-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 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[...]

3 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[...]

4 20) Cautions for installation — Do not tilt the TV towards the left or right, or towards the back. — Install the TV in a corner on the floor so as to keep cords out of the way . — The TV will generate a slight amount of heat during operation. Ensure that sufficient space is available around the TV to allow satisfactory cooling. — Have two[...]

5 W arnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Instructions . . . 3 Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Logos & Licenses . . . . . . . . . 7 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . 8 TV Basic Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Custo[...]

6 Y our JVC TV is equipped with many features. Here is 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 incoming signal f[...]

7 Logos & Licenses As an “ENERGY ST AR ® ” partner , JVC has determined that this product or product model meets the “ENERGY ST AR ® ” guidelines for energy efficiency . Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-De ?[...]

8 Use two “AAA” batteries (included). Place the " – " end in the unit first, making sure the " + " and " – " markings are correct. Place the " – " end in the unit first. + AAA Alkaline – + AAA Alkaline – AAA Batteries x 2 T elevision x 1 Remote Control x 1 Insert the batteries If this symbol is [...]

9 Caring for the frame and stand Caring for the Screen Y our TV has a glossy frame and stand which have protection sheets attached to them. Peel them off before use, but only after the TV has been properly placed. T ake care with handling the glossy frame and stand because these surfaces are delicate. Normally , light dusting with a soft, non-scrat[...]

10 Displaying fi xed images for extended periods of time can leave a subtle but temporary burn-in image on your screen. T o avoid this, mix your viewing pattern. Examples include, but are not limited to the following: A voiding T emporary Burn-in XYZ XYZ TV on TV off For example... • Stock-market report bars • Shopping channel logos and pricin[...]

11 Install your TV T o prevent the TV from falling, thread the belt through the hole on the back of the stand and secure it to the TV rack. Belt and screw (not included) Hole Connect the stand The L T -32J300 / L T-32JM30 TV stand is not attached to the TV when you purchased it. Please follow the steps below on how to connect the stand to the TV . [...]

12 Disconnecting the stand 1) Place the TV face down on a soft cloth on a table. 2) Remove the screws from the back of the TV . 3) Pull out the stand from the TV . Notes: • T o re-install the stand, reverse the procedure from 3) to 1) . • If you fi nd it dif fi cult to remove the screws from inset screw wells, use a magnetized screwdriver . P[...]

13 Front Panel Side Panel INPUT MENU CHANNEL VOLUME OK BACK POWER PHOTO VIEWER TV Basic Controls Remote Control Sensor Input Change the input MENU Used to access the TV’ s onscreen menus. +CHANNEL– Move sequentially through the channels. +VOLUME– Raises or lowers the volume. POWER T urn the TV on or off. Photo Viewer Connector 3 1 6 4 1 2 5 3[...]

14 TV Basic Controls Rear Panel 3 8 4 2 5 7 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 75 Ω (VHF/UHF) * This is used when you are using DVI analog audio 6 1 1 HDMI™ Connector 9 LCT2520-002C-A.indd 14 LCT2520-002C-A.indd 14 6/29/09 3:09:03 PM 6/29/09 3:09:03 PM[...]

15 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[...]

16 Best Good Video Connection Connection Cable TV Connection HDMI HDMI Cable INPUT 1, 2 or 3 DVI + Audio DVI – HDMI Cable, Audio Cable Input 1 + DVI ANALOG AUDIO Component Video + Audio Component Video + Audio INPUT 4 or 5 S-Video + Audio S-Video Cable, Audio Cable INPUT 4 + AUDIO Input Composite Video + Audio Composite Video + Audio INPUT 4 or 5[...]

17 Compatible Signal Notes Input • HDMI (Digital) SD: 480i, 480p HD : 720p, 1080i, 1080p/24Hz, 1080p/30Hz, 1080p/60Hz Audio L/R HDMI™ (v .1.3, HDMI™ CEC Support) Please usa a High Speed HDMI™ Cable. High Speed HDMI™ Cable are tested to carry an HD signal up to 1080p and higher . See pages 48, 49. Input • DVI (Digital) SD: 480i, 480p HD [...]

18 Allows you to adjust the way the image appears on your TV based on the format that is being received. Full / Regular / Slim / Panorama / Cinema / Full Native See page 30. T urns the TV on or off. Switch between devices connected to Video-1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. For V4 (Video-4) and V5 (V ideo-5) you must select the signal input type fi rst (ie. compo[...]

19 Digital broadcast sometimes offers sub channels. By using the SUB CH button, you can select a sub channel easily . For example, to move to sub channel 123-45: 1) Press 1 , 2 and 3 in order 2) Press the SUB CH button 3) Press 4 and 5 in order 4) Press the TUNE button Allows you to listen to a program in Stereo , Mono sound or another language ( S[...]

20 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, etc. Note: • Press TUNE[...]

21 View current channel information. Used to select the mode of closed caption. Used to navigate through the TV’ s onscreen menus. Used to access the TV’ s onscreen menus. See page 24. Go back to a previous onscreen menu or to correct a mistake. Move sequentially through the channels. Allows you to save channels you like so you can view them ea[...]

22 When you turn on your TV for the first time, the Initial Setup menu appears automatically . These menus will help you setup your TV with basic information for Language , Time and T uner Setup . Y ou can also set this setting in the Plug In Menu . See page 41. Initial Setup 1) T urn on the TV 1 Select a language T ime Zone Choose the time zone yo[...]

23 “Thank you! Setup is now complete” 1 Change settings 5) Set TV attribute Start Scan Exit Set TV Attribute Tuner Mode Air 2 Select an item 4 Start scanning channels 3 Select “Start Scan” T uner Mode Choose Air (antenna) or Cable Cable Users: After your auto tuner setup is complete, you may , (depending on the type of hookup), have only 1 [...]

24 Customizing Y our TV Y ou can customize your TV by operating the menus on the TV screen. The TV screen displays the Menu Bar , Menu Item and available items are highlighted. Picture Display TV Sound Power Setting Video Status Tint Color Contrast Bright Detail Backlight Color T emp Color Management Dynamic Gamma Smart Picture Digital VNR MPEG NR [...]

25 3) Change or adjust the setting Video Status Ti n t Color Contrast Bright Detail Backlight Color T emp Color Management Dynamic Gamma Smart Picture Digital VNR MPEG NR Natural Cinema Video Reset Standard 50 25 50 43 94 50 Cool Off On On High On On 0 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 0 – – 100 – 100 – 100 – 100 – 100 – 100 ■ T o enter a[...]

26 Customizing your TV Picture V ideo Status Choose different display settings according to personal preferences. Y ou can use this feature with TV , V1, V2, V3, V4 and V5. 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-l[...]

27 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 natural hues. On / Off Color T emp Allows you to ad[...]

28 Customizing your TV V ideo Input Label Allows you to label all the devices you have connected to the TV that use the VIDEO-1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 inputs. Display VCR DVD PVR D-VHS STB SAT AMP GAME CAM DISC Blu-ray DVD Default 1 Select 2 Set Photo V iewer Photo Viewer allows you to enjoy your digital pictures stored on your USB Mass Storage Class devic[...]

29 Move to the upper left Move up Move to the upper right Move to the left Reset Choose Slide Show Interval of 5, 10 or 20 seconds by pressing the ¥ buttons. Notes: • Gently pull out your USB device from the Photo Viewer terminal after fi nishing the Photo Viewer menu. • Use the supplied USB cable that came with your device. Do not use [...]

30 Customizing your TV Aspect 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 to fill the 16:9 screen. Full - When watching a 4:3 aspect picture, it is stretched to fit the dimens[...]

31 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 / Off TV C.C. Setting Y ou can choose between caption or text in mode to decide how closed captioning will appear. 1 Select 2 Adjust Analog CC Digital CC Font Font Size Font Style T ext Color T ext [...]

32 Note: • The Font , Font Size , Font Style , T ext Color , T ext Opacity , BG Color , BG Opacity and BG Color settings will not apply to closed caption of analog channels. In addition, some of these settings for closed caption for digital channels may or may not be available, depending on the closed captioning data being broadcast. Tuner Mode A[...]

33 TV Continued... Edit Channel Allows you to skip channels when using the + CH – button. “ ✔ ” means don’t skip, “ ” means to skip. Y ou can still access those skipped channels manually using the number buttons on the remote. Main Channel List 3-2 3-3 5-0 6-0 6-0 11 - 0 14-0 22-1 36-0 63-0 CH-2 CH-3 CH-1        ?[...]

34 Password MP AA Can. Eng. Can Fre. TVPG NR G PG PG13 R NC-17 X 1 Select 2 Lock / Unlock – When you lock or unlock channels – Y ou can lock or unlock ratings as shown below. Note: • If you lock a rating, any rating that is higher is automatically blocked. Password Y ou can change the four digit password using the number buttons on your remot[...]

35 TV Continued... Viewing Guidelines: At the beginning of a program, the program will display its rating and the content it contains (Except for unrated programming) . A program can contain any or all of the following: V/FV – VIOLENCE/F ANT ASY VIOLENCE S – SEXUAL Content L – Strong LANGUAGE D – Suggestive DIALOG MP AA NR G PG PG13 R NC-17[...]

36 Can. Eng. This setting is based on the Canada ratings system. E C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+ E – Exempt . Any type of programming that does not contain a rating. C – Intended for children . Suitable for all ages. C8+ – Intended for children over 8 years old . Suitable for all ages over 8 years. G – General Audience . May contain material not suite[...]

37 TVPG This setting is based on the US ratings system. TV -Y TV -Y7 TV -G TV -PG TV -14 TV -MA ALL FV V SL D TV Y – Appropriate for all children . Intended for all children 2 - 6 years old. TV Y7 – Appropriate for older children . Intended for children 7 years or older . TV G – General Audience . Suitable for all ages. TV PG – Parental Gui[...]

38 Customizing your TV Notes: • This menu will replace the TV menu when you connect a PC to your TV terminal. See page 49. • There are some menus that PC mode can not use. (In Picture and Sound menu) • As for Aspect in the Display menu, only Regular and Full are available. Adjust the screen position automatically . Note: • Sometimes Auto Ad[...]

39 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 the TV in stereo [...]

40 Customizing your TV Power Indicator Allows you adjust the brightness of the blue power indicator light. High – Light is brightly lit Low – Light is dimly lit Off – Light is off Power LCT2520-002C-A.indd 40 LCT2520-002C-A.indd 40 6/29/09 3:09:17 PM 6/29/09 3:09:17 PM[...]

41 Plug In Menu When you turn on your TV for the first time, the Initial Setup menu appears. If you skip it, or your setup has changed, you can set it up in this menu anytime. Time Zone D.S.T . Language Noise Mute Displays a blank gray screen over channels that are too weak to be received clearly . On / Off Allows you to change the TV’ s onscreen[...]

42 Customizing your TV 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 compliant with “Hig[...]

43 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 channels. Notes: • Optical Out can be used for both digital a[...]

44 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[...]

45 Etc. Notes: • Green, blue and red are the most common colors for Component Cables. Some models may vary in color . • T o watch your VCR / DVD player , make sure your TV is displaying INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 by pressing the V4 or V5 button on your remote control. Connect a VCR / DVD Player using Component Video TV Rear Panel (INPUT 4) VCR / DVD Pl[...]

46 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 43. • Y ou can not output sound from your DIGIT AL AUDI[...]

47 Connect a Digital Source Device Notes: • T o watch your digital source 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. • The INPUT 1 DVI ANALOG AUDIO input can only be used with INPUT 1. TV Rear Panel (INPUT 1) Digital[...]

48 Connect a Blu-ray or HDMI Device INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 75 Ω (VHF/UHF) INPUT 3 INPUT 1 75 Ω (VHF/UHF) 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 3 by pressing the V1 , V2 or V3 button on your remote control. • Some decod[...]

49 TV Rear Panel PC Connect a Computer Notes: • Make sure your TV is displaying INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3 or INPUT 5 by pressing the V1 , V2 , V3 or V5 button on your remote control. • When you connect a PC using HDMI-DVI cable, connect an audio cable to INPUT 1 DVI ANALOG AUDIO on the TV . • Use a D-SUB cable with ferrite cores and no longer[...]

50 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. T roubleshooting 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 coul[...]

51 The following are not malfunctions. • The television may make a creaking sound if the temperature of the room or the temperature of the inside of the television changes. If there is no problem with the screen or sound, then there is no need to worry . • The picture may be temporarily disturbed and noise may be seen on the screen if the power[...]

52 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[...]

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