JVC LCT2518-001A-A manual

LCT2518-001A-A 1208TSH-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. Dock Dock Adapter 1 Simple playback of video and music on TV . Y ou can charge your iPod. Y ou can watch a program while listening to the iPod (source of program must be from TV’ s Internal T uner). Y ou can view photos from the iPod while listening to[...]

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 . iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", and the double-D[...]

8 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 TIMER MODE TV STB VCR DVD AUDIO INPUT 123 456 789 0 TUNE TV RETURN + iPod MUTING – CH + – VOL + RM-C1485 TV DVR STATUS VI[...]

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 -32P300 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 . 1) Insert the[...]

12 Disconnecting the stand If you disconnect the stand, attach the bottom cover and the screw (supplied) into the hole. 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 . 4) Cover the hole with the supplied bottom cover and tighten the screw . Notes: • T o re-in[...]

13 Notes: • Do not use unreasonable force to the Dock. • When not using the Dock, close the cover . • Do not touch the connector pins of the Dock or the iPod terminal pins. • Do not put different devices on the Dock. It may cause a connection failure. Front Panel Side Panel INPUT MENU CHANNEL VOLUME OK BACK POWER PHOTO VIEWER TV Basic Contr[...]

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 HDMI analog audio 6 1 1 HDMI™ Connector 9 10 LCT2518-001A-A.indd 14 LCT2518-001A-A.indd 14 1/14/09 8:54:55 AM 1/14/09 8:54:55 AM[...]

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 + HDMI 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 [...]

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 62, 63. Input • DVI (Digital) SD: 480i, 480p HD [...]

18 The following pages gives you a brief description of each button’s function. This remote can also control up to four other devices. See pages 51 - 52. Remote Control TIMER Allows you to set the TV to turn on and set the TV to turn off automatically after a set amount of time and channel of your choice. On Timer / Input / Sleep T imer Notes: ?[...]

19 POWER TIMER MODE TV STB VCR DVD AUDIO INPUT 123 456 789 0 TUNE TV RETURN + iPod MUTING – CH + – VOL + RM-C1485 TV OK M E N U B A C K V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 TV DVD/DVR DBB TUNER USB TV RETURN + Has three functions. Return – Returns to the channel viewed just before the channel currently onscreen. Return+ – Lets you program a specific channel to r[...]

20 Remote Control DVR F A V O R I T E Allows you to save channels you like so you can view them easily . First you must register the channels you like. Notes: • Go to the channel you want to register and press the F A VORITE . A list will appear . Press the F A VORITE button again to register your channel. • T o view your favorite channels, pre[...]

21 * See page 52 for buttons that control your external devices. RM-C1485 TV DVR ST ATUS VIDEO GUIDE TV/VCR SUB T . SUB CH ML/MTS DISPLA Y SOUND F A V O R I T E A S P E C T PCON TV/VCR SUB CH 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:[...]

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 . Initial Setup POWER 1) T urn on the TV 1 Select a language T ime Zone Choose the time zone you live [...]

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” OK OK 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 o[...]

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 OK 1 Select 2 Set Photo V iewer Photo Viewer allows you to enjoy your digital pictures stored on your USB Mass Storage Class de[...]

29 1 2 4 3 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 [...]

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. OK 1 Select 2 Adjust Analog CC Digital CC Font Font Size Font Style T ext Color T e[...]

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... 123 456 789 0 TUNE TV RETURN + 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. OK OK 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[...]

34 Password MP AA Can. Eng. Can Fre. TVPG NR G PG PG13 R NC-17 X OK 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 re[...]

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 63. • 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. • When headphones are used, the Sound menu is not available. Adjust [...]

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 Illumination Allows you adjust the brightness of the Diffuser Illumination. See page 13. High – Light is brightly lit Low – Light is dimly lit Off – Light is [...]

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 iPod 4G photo/color 5G classic touch (1G) touch (1G) (FW:2.0+) touch 2G 20GB 40GB 20GB 30GB 40GB 60GB 30GB 60GB 80GB 80GB 120GB 160GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 8GB 16GB 32GB TV Control Mode Music Play ✔✔✔✔✔✔ Video Play ✔✔ ✔ Setting ✔ (3) ✔ (3) ✔ (3) ✔ (3) ✔ (3) ✔ (3) Pod Control Mode Music Play ✔ (1) ✔ (1) ✔ (1) ✔ (1) ?[...]

45 iPod nano iPod mini 1G 2G 3G 4G 1GB 2GB 4GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 4GB 8GB 8GB 16GB 4GB 6GB ✔✔✔✔✔ ✔✔ ✔ (3) ✔ (3) ✔ (3) ✔ (3) ✔ (3) ✔ (1) ✔ (1) ✔ (1) ✔ (1) ✔ (1) ✔✔ ✔✔ ✔✔✔✔✔ ✔✔✔✔✔ Advanced LCT2518-001A-A.indd 45 LCT2518-001A-A.indd 45 1/14/09 8:55:17 AM 1/14/09 8:55:17 AM[...]

46 1) Insert your iPod into the Dock on the front of the TV . Notes: • It is recommended that music, pictures and movies on the iPod be saved on your PC or other hard drive for backup. • Please be sure to connect/disconnect the iPod properly from the Dock and use the iPod without any accessory/case. • Please do not jiggle the iPod in the Dock[...]

47 TV Control Mode Y ou can operate the iPod by using the TV’s remote control and onscreen menus. Music Play Video Play Music Shuffle Play Settings Now Playing JVC iPod classic(2) 1 Music Play Video Play Music Shuffle Play Settings Now Playing (when playing music) Icons of Music Play screen NOWHERE WHY ARE WE HERE SOME RANDOM BAND ROCK JVC iPod c[...]

48 Music Play / Video Play NOWHERE WHY ARE WE HERE SOME RANDOM BAND ROCK JVC iPod classic(2) 1 1 / 334 00:00:43 / 00:06:21 Music Play Skip to the next/last song iTV Y ou can view the last program you were watching while listening to your iPod (iTV Mode). Press iTV button when playing music. SOUND – VOL + V olume Adjust sound status B A C K Back t[...]

49 Music Shuffle Play This function selects songs randomly . Note: • Basic operations are the same as the operations when playing in Music Play mode. Y ou can adjust the settings below by pressing the  and OK buttons. Shuffle / Repeat / Audiobook Y ou can operate the iPod using the TV’s remote control and the onscreen of the iPod. Press t[...]

50 While your iPod is connected to the Dock, you have the ability to recharge your iPod. The time it takes depends on how low your batteries are. Recharge iPod Error messages “iPod not found” This appears when you press the iPod button without inserting an iPod. “ Communication failed. Check Connection” Insert your iPod again. This is a con[...]

51 Y ou can program your remote control to operate your external devices, using the instructions and codes on pages 51 - 57. 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[...]

52 iPod MUTING OK M E N U F A T B A C K Remote Control Functions MODE TV STB VCR DVD AUDIO POWER Operates menus Changes the remote control mode T urns the selected device off Select OK Display menu Back to previous menu Playback / Record, etc. iTV Rewind Play Forward Record Stop Pause Displays Subtitles SUB T . Channel Up / Down V olume Up / Down O[...]

53 Programming Codes ABC Americast Bell South Digeo Director General Instrument GoldStar Hamlin Jerrold Memorex Motorola Pace Panasonic Paragon Philips Pioneer Pulsar Quasar Regal Runco Samsung Scientific Atlanta Sony Starcom Supercable T orx T oshiba Zenith Americast Digeo General Instrument Jerrold Motorola Pace Pioneer Scientific Atlanta Sony Su[...]

54 Programming Codes 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 02[...]

55 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,[...]

56 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[...]

57 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[...]

58 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[...]

59 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 Player [...]

60 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[...]

61 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 HDMI ANALOG AUDIO input can only be used with INPUT 1. TV Rear Panel (INPUT 1) Digita[...]

62 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[...]

63 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. • T o use PC Smart Input function, see page 43. • When you connect a PC using HDMI-DVI cable, connect an audio cable to INPUT 1 HDMI ANALOG AUDIO on the TV . •[...]

64 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[...]

65 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[...]

66 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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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 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 suitable antenna, aft[...]