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  • Page 1

    IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE? PD-42DX6BJ PDP COLOUR TELEVISION INSTRUCTIONS LCT1841-001A-U Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) Number : 3481[...]

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    2 Expanding the world of[...]

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    3 IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE? Expanding the world of Enjoy rich multi-media with JVC VHF / UHF / DVB-T broadcasting Digital camera Video camera Game console Audio components VCR DVD player DVD recorder Contents First things first! Personal computer Warning 4 Getting started Names of all the parts Basic connections Connecting external [...]

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    4 Never cut or damage the power cord! Follow this manual regarding setup! Unplug the power cord when going out! Never insert objects into the cabinet openings! Never place anything on the TV! Never try to repair the TV yourself! Please f ollo w all the guidelines belo w Warning For more details on installation, usage and safety Consult your retaile[...]

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    5 IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE? Never remove panels or covers! Never listen to headphones at high volume! If the TV is damaged or behaving strangely, stop using it at once! Unplug the power cord and contact your retailer. Never display the same image for a long time! It causes a part of the image to remain on the screen ("burn-in&qu[...]

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    6 Front panel Rear panel Names of all the parts Remote control (RM-C1813H) AA/R6 Batteries For confirming the TV works Power On/Off Volume Remote control sensor Power lamp ON: Lit (Green) OFF: Unlit To headphones Display on-screen menu/set Switch between TV/AV devices Change channel/page EXT-5 (P. 11) (P. 11) To personal computer (P. 11) Connect a[...]

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    7 IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE? START OK > COUNTRY Change the aspect ratio (P. 20) Turn on 3D sound (P. 20) Take a snapshot of the screen (P. 20) View in multi-picture mode (P. 28) View subtitles (P. 20) View the electronic programme guide (EPG)(P. 22) To ATV/DTV Power On/Off Change the channel/page Watch video, etc. (P. 26) Select an[...]

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    8 Consult a qualified technician. See the included manual on mounting procedures. JVC assumes no responsibility for damage due to improper mounting. Care when setting TV AERIAL AC INLET To the AC outlet Basic connections Please read the user manuals of each device carefully before setting up. It is necessary to connect an aerial to watch TV. Power[...]

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    9 IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE? AERIAL TV VCR/DVD recorder EXT-3 EXT-2 EXT-1 AC INLET To the AC outlet Connect T-V LINK compatible device to EXT-2. T-V LINK "What is T-V LINK?" (P. 12) Connect a VCR/DVD recorder Watch pay-per-view Insert the CAM The CAM and Viewing Card will be sent by the broadcasting company after contracting[...]

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    10 EXT-3 AERIAL CENTRE CH IN AUDIO OUT VCR VCR/DVD recorder EXT-2 EXT-4 Connecting external devices You can connect many different devices to the rear panel of the TV. Please read the user manuals of each device before setting up. (Connecting cables are not supplied with this TV.) : signal direction DVD player (HDMI compatible) EXT-6 DVD player Amp[...]

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    11 IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE? AUDIO OUT SUB WOOFER OUT AC INPUT Satellite broadcast tuner Rear panel EXT-1 Connecting external devices VCR/D VD/other de vices (R) Amplifier (L) (R) To the AC outlet · Component signal (P. 47) · Sound L/R Input Output Input · Sound L/R · Subwoofer sound Output CENTRE CH IN SUB WOOFER/ AUDIO OUT Wat[...]

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    12 Initial settings Register DTV/ATV channels on TV. These channels can be edited later. (In this manual, digital broadcasting is indicated as DTV, and analogue broadcasting as ATV.) To the previous screen If the "JVC" logo does not appear or if you wish to make changes later DTV : "Automatic Search" (P. 38) ATV : "AUTO PRO[...]

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    13 IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE? CH 28 >> AUTO PROGRAM 14% >EDIT 01 AV PR 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 ID CH BBC1 CH 21 BBC2 CH 22 ITV C H 23 CH4 CH 24 CH5 CH 25 CH 26 CH 27 CH 28 DOWNLOAD TV RECORDING DEVICE T-V LINK Installation > Automatic Search Channels: 100% BBC ONE BBC TWO BBC THREE BBC NEWS 2 4 BBCi CBBC Channel UHF CH:68 [...]

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    14 Timers Configuratio n Installatio n Common Interface DTV Edit PR List 1 BBC ONE Select Delete Edit Name Lock F avourite s EDIT PR LIST 1. BBC ONE 2. BBC TWO 7. BBC THREE 30. CBBC Channel 40. BBC NEWS 24 51. BBCi Red: Page up� Green: Page down� TV/DTV: Go to DTV� Guide: Go to guide� Back: Go to previous i: Exit help MENU OK Display the me[...]

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    15 IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE? 1 BBC ONE Edit Name Lock F avourite s EDIT PR LIST 1. BBC ONE 2. BBC TWO 7. BBC THREE 30. CBBC Channel 40. BBC NEWS 24 51. BBCi Delet e Select 7 BBC THREE Edit Name Lock Fav ourite s EDIT PR LIST 1. BBC ONE 2. BBC TWO 7. BBC THREE 30. CBBC Channel 40. BBC NEWS 2 4 51. BBCi Delet e Select 1 BBC ONE Select [...]

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    16 DOWNLOAD TV RECORDING DEVICE T-V LINK SET UP AUTO PROGRAM DECODER(EXT-2) COMPONENT AUTO SELECT HDMI SETTING ON OFF OFF EXT SETTING EDIT/MANUAL ATTENUATOR >EDIT 01 AV PR 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 ID CH BBC1 CH 21 BBC2 CH 22 ITV C H 23 CH4 CH 24 CH5 CH 25 CH 26 CH 27 CH 28 Display the menu bar Select "SET UP" Select "EDIT/MANUAL&qu[...]

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    17 IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE? >EDIT 01 AV PR 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 ID CH BBC1 CH 21 BBC2 CH 22 ITV CH 23 CH4 CH 24 CH5 CH 25 CH 26 CH 27 CH 28 >EDIT 01 AV PR 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 ID CH BBC1 CH 21 BBC2 CH 22 ITV CH 23 CH4 CH 24 CH5 CH 25 CH 26 CH 27 CH 28 >EDIT 01 AV PR 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 ID CH BBC1 CH 21 BBC2 CH 22 [...]

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    18 TV and Text mode Watching TV 20 PAGE Viewing teletext 24 PAGE Enjoying your new TV! View channel information Change the aspect ratio Enjoy 3D sound Take snapshots of the screen Enlarge the text To the index page Hold the current page Switch briefly between teletext and TV Bookmark your favourite pages Using EPG 22 PAGE View the programme list f[...]

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    19 IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE? Watching videos/DVDs 26 PAGE 32 PAGE Personal preferences Enjoying your new TV! Watch high quality video (S-VIDEO) Name connected devices Dub videos Adjust the picture Adjust the sound Use DTV (sleep-timer/child lock, etc.) Advanced settings ( timer-record/configuration/channel settings, etc. ) Using EPG[...]

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    20 Select a channel up down Power on 1 Basic operations using the front panel Power on Change the channel Note INFORMATION Channel information and clock Watching TV Mute To completely turn off the TV, unplug the AC plug. Watch pay-per-view (P. 38) Add a new station (P. 38) Press again to turn the screen off and put the TV into standby mode. Move up[...]

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    21 IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE? AUTO PANORAMIC 14:9 ZOOM 16:9 ZOOM 16:9 ZOOM SU BT IT LE FULL ZOOM REGULAR BBC1 12 : 00 16 : 9 ZOOM PR ID AV 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 PR LIST 01 BBC1 3D SOUND HIGH Subtitle ON T oday's news! Now: 13:00-14:00 Stev e Scott Next: 14:00-14:30 Ste ve Scott ITV News 13:19 CH61 41 select view PR LIST Channel[...]

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    22 Electronic Programme Guide 05:27 20/10/2004 GENRE 20/10 2. BBC TWO 04:00- History: Britain 1750-1900 21/10 7. BBC THREE 06:00- Big Cook Little Cook 22/10 30. CBBC Channel 06:20- T ots TV 23/10 40. BBC NEWS 24 06:30- Bobinogs 24/10 51. BBCi 06:45- Wide Eye 25/10 89. BBC R Scotland 07:00- Snailsbury T ales 26/10 90. BBC R n Gaidheal 07:15- Arthur [...]

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    23 IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE? Electronic Programme Guide 06:06 20/10/2004 GENRE 21/10 22/10 30. CBBC Channel 06:30- Bobinogs 23/10 40. BBC NEWS 24 06:45- Wide Eye 24/10 51. BBCi 07:00- Snailsbury T ales 25/10 89. BBC R Scotland 07:15- Arthur 26/10 90. BBC R n Gaidheal 07:30- I Love Mummy 27/10 04:00-6:00 History: Britain 1750-1900 Sec[...]

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    24 (red) (blue) (green) (yellow) Operate according to the screen indications up down When watching TV TV TEXT Display your favourites list 1 (RED) ( GREEN ) ( YELLOW ) ( BLUE ) Select a coloured button to save your page to Enter the number of the page to save Save 2 3 4 TEXT This TV can display TV broadcasts and teletext on the same channel in two [...]

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    25 IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE? Hold the current page Display hidden information (answers to quizzes, etc) Returns to page "100" or a previously designated page Double the size of the displayed text Leave the current page open, while you switch to watch TV Release Press again Useful when running a page search. Hold the current[...]

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    26 Operate the connected device and play a video Select the video source E1 VCR E1 E2 E3 E6 E5 *1 : Only appears when AV has been registered as a channel. *2 : Switches to DTV. Operate the VCR (DVD) Operate JVC VCRs and other devices Turn on the device DVD players VCRs and DVD recorders Select a channel (VCR mode) Select a chapter (DVD mode) Record[...]

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    27 IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE? Advanced functions EXT-1 DUBBING EXT-2 EXT-4 EXT-5 TV DTV > EXT SETTING EXT-3 EXT-1 DUBBING EXT-2 EXT-4 EXT-5 TV DTV > EXT SETTING S EXT-3 SET UP AUTO PROGRAM DECODER(EXT-2) COMPONENT AUTO SELECT HDMI SETTING ON OFF OFF EDIT/MANUAL ATTENUATOR EXT SETTING EXT-1 DUBBING EXT-2 EXT-4 EXT-5 TV > EXT S[...]

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    28 Selecting " " returns to normal viewing mode (For 1080i, 720p signal) Only the selected frame has a moving picture. Main Sub Main Sub Main Select the number of screens Watch in dual-picture mode Move up or down a page Useful functions E.g. You can watch TV and video at the same time. Select a channel in 12-screen mode All registered ch[...]

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    29 IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE? SET 1 - 4? PROGRAMMED! FAVOURITE 1 - 4? 1 BBC1 FAVOURITE SETTING 1 PR 07 2 PR 01 4 PR 11 3 PR 23 FAVOURITE SETTING 1 PR 07 2 PR 01 4 PR 11 3 Press the number to register it on (For 3 seconds) Disappears after a few seconds select Delete Recall the favourite channel Check your favourite channels Press and [...]

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    30 FEATURES FEATURES > SLEEP TIMER 1 2 3 4 FEATURES Useful functions Set a time for the TV to turn itself off SLEEP TIMER select "FEATURES" next select "SLEEP TIMER" next select a time in minutes set Cancel Set the time to "0" in step 4 Remaining time You can confirm the remaining time at step 4, after repeating th[...]

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    31 IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE? FEATURES >> SET ID NO. ID > CHILD LOCK 01 AV PR 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 CH BBC1 CH 21 BBC2 CH 22 ITV C H 23 CH4 CH 24 CH5 CH 25 CH 26 CH 27 CH 28 ID > CHILD LOCK 01 AV PR 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 CH BBC1 CH 21 BBC2 CH 22 ITV C H 23 CH4 CH 24 CH5 CH 25 CH 26 CH 27 CH 28 FEATURES ID BBC1 BBC2 ITV[...]

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    32 PICTURE PICTURE PICTURE Display the menu bar Select a menu Select an item Adjust/Configure Move The item will change. Selected menu's title Items PICTURE SOUND FEATURES SET UP Sub-menu Adjustments/Configurations Customising your TV To the previous screen Exit 1 The menu disappears after one minute of inactivity. When adjusting with the sl[...]

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    33 IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE? Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations PICTURE PICTURE MODE Picture mode (BRIGHT/STANDARD/SOFT) CONTRAST Contrast (LOWER HIGHER) BRIGHT Brightness (DARKER BRIGHTER) SHARP Sharpness (SOFTER SHARPER) COLOUR Colour (LIGHTER DEEPER) HUE Tint (REDDISH GREENISH) COLOUR TEMP. Colour temperature (COOL/NORMAL/WARM)[...]

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    34 Rec Timer Installatio n Common Interface DTV Edit PR List Configuration Display the menu bar Select "DTV" Recording using timer setting Rec Timer 4 select next Select DTV 1 2 3 Select an item To the previous screen Exit The menu disappears after one minute of inactivity. Timer-record setting Using DTV DTV original function and setting,[...]

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    35 IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE? REC TIMER 06:02 20/10/2004 No . 2� � 3� � 4� � 5 Name BBC ONE BBC ONE BBC ONE BBC ONE Star t 00:00 00:00 � � 00:00 � � 00:00 End 00:00 00:00 � � 00:00 � � 00:00 Dat e 01/01/2000 01/01/2000 01/01/2000 01/01/2000 Mode Inactive Inactive Inactive Inactive 1� � BBC ONE 00:00 �[...]

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    36 Rec Timer Installatio n Common Interface DTV Edit PR List Configuration Display the menu bar Select "DTV" Change AV settings Configuration 4 Select DTV 1 2 3 Select an item To the previous screen Exit The menu disappears after one minute of inactivity. select next A V setting Using DTV Available for changing subtitle languages for DTV[...]

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    37 IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE? Audio Language Switch languages (English/Welsh/Gaelic) Subtitle Favourite Mode Select only DTV channels registered by using "Favourites"(P. 14) with (On/Off) Automatic Download Automatically and periodically (Enabled/Disabled) Search for New Version Download now (Press "OK" button.) CO[...]

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    38 Rec Timer Common Interface DTV Edit PR List Configuration Installatio n Display the menu bar Select "DTV" 4 select next Select DTV 1 2 3 To the previous screen Exit The menu disappears after one minute of inactivity. Select an item Registration and setting Using DTV Available for registration of DTV channels, initialisation of all DTV [...]

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    39 IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE? Manual Search Factory Settings Installatio n Automatic Search Start automatic search? Current PR list will be replaced. No Yes Installation > Automatic Search Channels: 100% BBC ONE BBC TWO BBC THREE BBC NEWS 24 BBCi CBBC Channel UHF CH:68 Installation > Manual Search Signal Quality: Signal Level: C[...]

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    40 PICTURE PICTURE Super DigiPure MOVIE THEATRE COLOUR MANAGEMENT PICTURE MANAGEMENT COLOUR SYSTEM 4:3 AUTO ASPECT AUTO ( LOW ) AUTO AUTO > FEATURES ON ON DIGITAL VNR DIGITAL VNR Super DigiPure MOVIE THEATRE COLOUR MANAGEMENT PICTURE MANAGEMENT COLOUR SYSTEM 4:3 AUTO ASPECT AUTO AUTO > FEATURES ON ON AUTO ( LOW ) Select "PICTURE" By[...]

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    41 IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE? DIGITAL VNR Super DigiPure MOVIE THEATRE COLOUR MANAGEMENT PICTURE MANAGEMENT COLOUR SYSTEM 4:3 AUTO ASPECT AUTO AUTO > FEATURES ON ON AUTO ( LOW ) DIGITAL VNR Super DigiPure MOVIE THEATRE COLOUR MANAGEMENT PICTURE MANAGEMENT COLOUR SYSTEM 4:3 AUTO ASPECT AUTO > FEATURES ON ON AUTO ( LOW ) AUTO DIGI[...]

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    42 Severe noise or snow Troubleshooting Patterns, stripes or noise I can't turn it on! The remote control doesn't work! Is the TV connected correctly to the aerial? Change the direction of the aerial. Is the aerial or its cable damaged? Consult your retailer Ghosting (Doubling of images) Are you receiving interference from signals reflec[...]

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    43 IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE? Problem Actions page 42 33 - Unnatural colour >>> Adjust COLOUR and BRIGHT. Check your COLOUR SYSTEM. Noise >>> Set to the following functions. PICTURE MODE : STANDARD DIGITAL VNR : AUTO (HIGH) Super DigiPure : MIN Dull picture >>> Set to the following functions. PICTURE MODE : [...]

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    44 Problem Actions page "FEATURE NOT AVAILABLE" 46 46 - Error message Screen Press to start ACI again. If you still receive the "ACI ERROR" after numerous tries, press to cancel ACI. "ACI ERROR" - Plasma panels use fine dots ("pixels") to display images. While more than 99.99% of these pixels function proper[...]

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    45 IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE? CH Channel CH 02 E2, IR A CH 03 E3, IR B CH 04 E4, IR C CH 05 E5, IR D CH 06 E6, IR E CH 07 E7, IR F CH 08 E8, IR G CH 09 E9 CH 10 E10, IR H CH 11 E11, IR J CH 12 E12 CH 21 E21 CH 22 E22 CH 23 E23 CH 24 E24 CH 25 E25 CH 26 E26 CH 27 E27 CH 28 E28 CH 29 E29 CH 30 E30 CH 31 E31 CH 32 E32 CH 33 E33 CH 34 E34[...]

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    46 What is T-V LINK? What is ACI (Automatic Channel Installation)? PC Signals that can be displayed Connect DVI devices If you accidentally cut the power cord Change the fuse in the plug Licence T-V LINK allows the TV to share information easily with a connected T-V LINK compatible device. By using T-V LINK : *Macintosh* computers are not supported[...]

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    47 IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE? COUNTRY setting UNITED KINGDOM IRELAND Broadcasting systems CCIR I Colour systems PAL ·The EXT terminals also support the NTSC 3.58/4.43 MHz system. Channels and frequencies Analogue : E21-E69, Digital : 474 MHz-850 MHz (channel 21-68) Analogue : IR A-J, E2-E12, E21-E69, Digital : 474 MHz-850 MHz (channe[...]

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    2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 0305 MKH-CR-MU C For users in the UK : 0870 330 5000. 1890-582500. If you have any problems setting up your new TV, please call the Helpline on If you have any problems setting up your new TV, please call the Helpline on For users in the Republic of Ireland :[...]