JVC LT-32E488 manual

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. Keep the carton and original packaging for future use. LCT2224-001B-[...]

2 Important Safety Precautions 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[...]

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 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way , such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has[...]

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

6 W arnings 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 spot[...]

7 W arnings 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 four screws from the back of the TV . 3) Pull out the stand from the TV . 4) Cover the hole with a bottom cover and tighten the screw . Note: • T o re-[...]

8 T able of Contents Important Safety Precautions . . 2 W arnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Unpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 TV Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 TV Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 The Remote Control . . . . . . .[...]

9 T wo AA Batteries 1 T elevision 1 Remote Control Quick Setup Thank you for your purchase of a JVC LCD Flat T elevision. Before you begin setting up your new television, please check to make sure you have all of the following items. In addition to this guide, your television box should include: POWER Note: Y our television and/or remote control ma[...]

10 75 Ω (VHF/UHF) DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PHOTO VIEWER / SERVICE INPUT 3 INPUT 4 S-VIDEO Y P B P R VIDEO L R COMPONENT AUDIO Y P B P R VIDEO L R COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO L R AUDIO L R AUDIO 75 Ω (VHF/UHF) DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PHOTO VIEWER / SERVICE INPUT 3 INPUT 4 S-VIDEO Y P B P R VIDEO L R COMPONENT AUDIO Y P[...]

11 Quick Setup Notes: • For information on remote control buttons, see pages 57 - 64. RM-C1291 SLEEP SUB CH V. S TAT U S SOUND POWER 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 TUNE RETURN+/TV V1 V4 V2 V3 V5 MUTING CH+ CH– VOL – VOL + FAV . ML/MTS DISPLA Y C.C. ASPECT MENU BACK GUIDE OK RM-C1291 TV Remote Control LCT2224-001B-A English.indd 11 LCT2224-001B-A English[...]

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. Quick Setup Getting Started Before you can operate your remote control, you[...]

13 Step 2 - Connecting your devices Quick Setup Notes: • The following connection diagrams are examples. • After you are finished connecting your devices, plug the power cord into the nearest power outlet and turn on the TV . • If you follow these diagrams and the television does not work properly , contact your local cable operator . • T o[...]

14 Quick Setup 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) before start[...]

15 Quick Setup Diagram #2 T wo-Way Splitter (Not supplied) Cable or Antenna Output TV Rear Panel Coaxial Cable VCR DVD Player Green Blue Red OR INPUT 3 INPUT 4 S-VIDEO Y P B P R VIDEO L R COMPONENT AUDIO Y P B P R VIDEO L R COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO L R AUDIO L R AUDIO 75 Ω (VHF/UHF) DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PHOTO VIEWER / SERVICE IN [...]

16 Quick Setup 1) Connect a yellow composite cable from the camcorder VIDEO OUT , into the VIDEO IN on the back of the TV . 2) Connect a white cable from the camcorder LEFT AUDIO OUT , into the LEFT AUDIO IN on the back of the TV . 3) Connect a red cable from the camcorder RIGHT AUDIO OUT , into the RIGHT AUDIO IN on the back of the TV . Note: • [...]

17 Quick Setup INPUT 3 INPUT 4 S-VIDEO Y P B P R VIDEO L R COMPONENT AUDIO Y P B P R VIDEO L R COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO L R AUDIO L R AUDIO TV Rear Panel Speaker Speaker Amplifier INPUT 5 / INPUT 1 AUDIO AUDIO OUT 1) Connect a white cable from the LEFT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV to the LEFT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier . 2) Connect a red cable[...]

18 Quick Setup By connecting a Digital TV Receiver , high definition pictures can be displayed on your TV in their digital form. DTV Decoder HDMI to DVI Cable After the connections have been made, tighten the screw to secure the cables. TV Rear Panel 75 Ω (VHF/UHF) DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PHOTO VIEWER / SERVICE LR AUDIO OUT DIGIT[...]

19 Quick Setup By connecting an 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 provide[...]

20 Quick Setup Connecting to an amplifier using your optical output Y ou can connect an amplifier that has an optical digital input terminal by using an optical digital cable from the optical output. The signal that is output can be PCM or DOLBY DIGIT AL. TV Rear Panel Amplifier 75 Ω (VHF/UHF) DIGIT AL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PHOTO VIEWE[...]

21 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[...]

22 Quick Setup T o set your clock manually , 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, [...]

23 Quick Setup 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 choose "Cable or "Air" (or "Sk[...]

24 Onscreen Menus T o bring up the onscreen menu , press the M ENU button on the remote control. The following (left) main menu will appear . The item that appears in orange is the one currently selected. If you use the M ENU button on the TV’ s side panel instead of the remote, Front Menu screen showing "Video Status", "Aspect&quo[...]

25 Onscreen Menus Your television comes with JVC’s onscreen menu system. The onscreen menus let you make adjustments to your television’s operation simply and quickly. All menus are navigated from the Main Menu at first. Detailed explanations on using each menu follow later in this guide. For information about the Interactive Plug-in Menu, see [...]

26 Onscreen Menus Press the M ENU button The left main menu will appear π † T o select a menu from the main menu √ ® T o enter The following menu you selected will appear Press the B ACK button to return to the previous menu screen Initial Setup T uner Setup Ex ternal Input Picture Adjust Sound Adju st Clock / Time rs Interactive Pl ug -in Me[...]

27 Onscreen Menus Press the M ENU button The left main menu will appear π † T o select a menu from the main menu √ ® T o enter The following menu you selected will appear Press the B ACK button to return to the previous menu screen Initial Setup T uner Setup Ex ternal Input Picture Adjust Sound Adju st Clock / Time rs Interactive Pl ug -in Me[...]

28 Initial Setup This feature inserts a blank black screen over channels which are not broadcasting or are too weak to be received clearly . Press the M ENU button π † T o "Initial Setup" √ ® T o enter π † T o "Noise Muting" √ ® T o turn "On" or "Off" Press the M ENU button when finished Note: •[...]

29 Initial Setup Y ou can customize the V -Chip settings of your television to match your personal tastes. The V -Chip menu below is the starting point for your V -Chip settings. Y ou can use US V -Chip settings (for programming broadcast from the United States), Canadian V -Chip settings (for programming broadcast from Canada), and movie ratings. [...]

30 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[...]

31 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 [...]

32 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[...]

33 Press the M ENU button π † T o "Initial Setup" √ ® T o enter π † T o "V -Chip" √ ® T o operate (Password input screen will appear) Enter the password by using the 10 button keypad The V -Chip main screen will appear √ ® T o turn V -Chip "On" or "Off" π † T o "Set Canadian Ratings Eng[...]

34 Y ou can block programs that are not rated. Press the M ENU button π † T o "Initial Setup" √ ® T o enter π † T o "V -Chip" √ ® T o operate (Password input screen will appear) Enter the password by using the 10 button keypad The V -Chip main screen will appear √ ® T o turn V -Chip "On" or "Off&quo[...]

35 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 "Initial Setup" √ ® T o enter π † T o "Set Lock C[...]

36 Initial Setup Many broadcasts now include an onscreen display of dialog called closed captions. Some broadcasts may also include displays of additional information in text form. Y our television can access and display this information using the closed caption feature. T o activate the closed caption feature, follow the steps below . Closed Capti[...]

37 • 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 T ext1. 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. ?[...]

38 Initial Setup This function automatically shuts off your TV when there is no signal from the channel the TV is on for 10 minutes. Press the M ENU button π † T o "Initial Setup" √ ® T o enter π † T o "Auto Shut Off" √ ® T o turn "On" or "Off" Press the M ENU button when finished • If the chann[...]

39 Quick Start-up allows you to lessen the time for the TV to turn on and ready for viewing. Press the M ENU button π † T o "Initial Setup" √ ® T o enter π † T o "Quick Start-up" √ ® T o turn "On" or "Off" Press the M ENU button when finished Notes: • Standby power consumption is higher when you[...]

40 Auto T uner Setup The auto tuner setup function is described on page 23 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 "T uner Setup" √ ® T o enter π † T o "Auto T uner Setup" √ ® T o enter √ ® T o choose "Cable" [...]

41 Channel Summary Channel summary allows you to customize the line-up of channels received by your TV . Y ou can add or delete channels from the line-up or prevent any unauthorized viewers from watching any or all channels. Press the M ENU button π † T o "T uner Setup" √ ® T o enter π † T o "Channel Summary" √ ® T o[...]

42 T uner Setup How to set the channel station. Press the M ENU button π † T o "T uner Setup" √ ® T o enter π † T o "Channel Summary" √ ® T o enter √ ® T o "Station" 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 direct[...]

43 T uner Setup Find Channel Confirms the present antenna level. Press the M ENU button π † T o "T uner Setup" √ ® T o enter π † T o "Digital Antenna Level" √ ® T o enter Note: • If you are watching an analog channel, antenna level will not appear . Digital Antenna Level BACK Back MENU Exit 100 Digital Antenna Leve[...]

44 External Input The HDMI Size option can only be displayed in the External Input menu when an HDMI 480p picture signal is being input to the HDMI terminal. This option adjusts the position when an HDMI or DVI 480p picture signal is being displayed on the screen. There are two types of HDMI 480p picture signals: 640x480 and 720x480. If the display[...]

45 This function is used to label video input connections for the onscreen displays. Press the M ENU button π † T o "External Input" √ ® T o enter π † T o "Video Input Label" √ ® T o enter π † T o select the desired video input √ ® T o select the desired preset input label (see chart below) Press the M ENU butt[...]

46 Picture Adjust 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 green in your TV picture. Color The color function lets you make all the colors in the TV picture appear either more vivid or subtle. Picture Picture allows you to adjust the levels of[...]

47 Color Management This TV supports the Color Management function to ensure dull colors are compensated to produce natural hues. Press the M ENU button π † T o "Picture Adjust" √ ® T o enter π † T o "Color Management" √ ® T o enter π † T o set "On" or "Off" Press the M ENU button when finished[...]

48 Picture Adjust Natural Cinema Natural cinema corrects the problem of blurred edges which may occur when viewing a program originally shot on film (such as motion pictures) or animation. If you notice blurring at the edges of these programs, choose "Natural Cinema" and set it to "Auto". Natural Cinema helps correct conversion [...]

49 Picture Adjust Reset Reset resets all picture adjustments at once to the default settings. Press the M ENU button π † T o "Picture Adjust" √ ® T o enter π † T o "Reset" Press the O K button The onscreen menu disappears for a moment, and then the settings are reset to the default setting for all the picture adjustment[...]

50 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 DIGIT AL when your TV is connected to an amplifier that has DOLBY DIGIT AL decoder . If you select DOLBY DIGIT AL, you can enjoy listening in 5.[...]

51 T urn On V olume allows you to set the volume level when you turn the TV on. Press the M ENU button π † T o "Sound Adjust" √ ® T o enter π † T o "Turn On V olume" √ ® T o set the volume level Press the M ENU button to finish Current 0 1 2 3 48 49 50 Sound Adjust Reset Reset resets all Sound Adjustments at once to [...]

52 Notes: • "Channel" can be selected only when Mode is "Auto (Digital)". • 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 is set to Auto, the Daylight Saving T ime feature automatically adjusts your TV’ s clock for Daylight Saving. • [...]

53 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 "Clock/T imers" √ ® T o enter π † T o "On/Off Timer" √ ® T o enter (begins with "Mo[...]

54 Photo V iewer Photo Viewer allows you to enjoy your digital pictures stored on your USB Mass Storage Class devices. Y ou are able to view them on this TV as high quality images. 1) T urn the power off on the device containing your photos. 2) Switch to "PHOTO" mode if your device has a mode switch (VIDEO/PHOT O). 3) T urn on your device[...]

55 Photo V iewer π † T o "Multi Screen" √ ® T o enter The thumbnail appears √ ® π † T o select an image Press O K if you want to display a single image Press the D ISPLA Y Button The following image appears. Y ou can look at the pictures by using your remote control buttons. π button: Zooms in the image When the image is zoom[...]

56 Auto Demo Auto Demo explains this TV's features to you. This Auto Demo mode is set to be On by default until you turn it Off. Notes: • Please complete the Interactive Plug-in Menu first. The Auto Demo mode will start automatically when the Interactive Plug-in Menu is completed. • If you press any button on the television or remote, with[...]

57 Button Functions T urns the TV on or off. Press the P OWER button Power Use the number buttons on the remote control to move directly to a specific channel. For example, to move to channel 12: 1 (O NE ) 2 (T WO ) Number Buttons - 10Key Pad T une Lets you decide the input channel and select it. After you press the number buttons on the remote, pr[...]

58 Button Functions Use these buttons to raise or lower the TV’ s volume level. The maximum is the level you set in V olume Limit. See page 51. V olume +/– 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 s[...]

59 Button Functions 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[...]

60 Button Functions The display screen shows the current information as follows. Press the D ISPLA Y button • Detailed Mode - Shows the channel, channel name, signal, rating information, current time, digital antenna level and scramble information, as well as the current time below . • Clock Mode - Shows the current time. • Simple Mode - Show[...]

61 Button Functions This feature will help you adjust the picture you are watching to give you the best possible picture quality . Aspect Aspect Ratios 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 [...]

62 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[...]

63 Button Functions The main channel sometimes has minor channels (Sub Channels). By using the S UB C H button, you can select a sub channel easily . For example, to move to sub channel 123-45: Press 1, 2 and 3 in order Press the S UB C H button Press 4 and 5 in order Press the T UNE button T o watch sub channels Sub Channel ML/MTS technology allow[...]

64 Button Functions 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 AV . (Favorite) 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 yo[...]

65 No Program or Weak Signal 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 This OSD appears when the selected channel is not broadcasting any picture or sound, or is only broadcasting data information. Audio / Data Only Channel OSD Informa[...]

66 T roubleshooting 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. 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 a[...]

67 T roubleshooting 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. It does not operate correctly • Press[...]

68 LCD Flat T elevision T ype 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) Refer to "unpacking your TV", pa[...]

69 Specifications LCD Flat T elevision T ype 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) Refer to "unpacking yo[...]

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