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ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO LT-42ED91G LT-37ED91G/T WIDE LCD PANEL TV INSTRUCTIONS 16:9 LCD TV BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG TELEVISEUR A ECRAN LCD PANORAMIQUE MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS TV LCD WIDESCREEN ISTRUZIONI LT-42ED91G Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) Number : 5489, 5490...
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LT-42ED91G Glossy finish Glanzlackierung Fini lustré Finitura lucida Handling the glossy finish of the TV (LT-42ED91G only) ENGLISH Be careful when handling the glossy finish of the TV The glossy finish of the TV scratches easily. Protection films have been pasted onto the glossy finish of the TV to prevent scratches. Peel off the films after the TV has been placed properly.
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Dear Customer, This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety. European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited is: JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH Postfach 10 05 04 61145 Friedberg Germany...
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Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. (Business users) If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to Attention: obtain information about the take-back of the product.
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Des amendes peuvent être infligées en cas d’élimination incorrecte de ce produit, conformément à la législation nationale. (Utilisateurs professionnels) Attention: Si vous souhaitez éliminer ce produit, visitez notre page Web www.jvc-europe.com afin d’obtenir des informations sur sa récupération. Ce symbole n’est reconnu que dans l’Union européenne.
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INSTRUCTIONS A separate manual “WATCHING DIGITAL CHANNELS” is provided. ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS CASTELLANO ITALIANO SUOMI DANSK Please refer to it when watching digital channels. SVENSKA WATCHING DIGITAL CHANNELS DIGITALE SENDER BETRACHTEN REGARDER DES CANAUX NUMÉRIQUES VISUALIZACIÓN DE CANALES DIGITALES VISIONE DEI CANALI DIGITALI DIGITAALISTEN KANAVIEN KATSELU Before reading the separate manual VISNING AF DIGITALE KANALER...
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As a small surprise on special Message Board l o v e l y w i f e H a p p y B i r t h d a y ! W i t h a l l l o v e t o d a y a n d a l w a y s : - )
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Analogue terrestrial broadcasting (VHF / UHF) and analogue cable TV Analogue channels occasions! Digital terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T) Digital channels Contents Message board First things first! PAGE Warning............4 Getting started Names of all the parts ........6 Basic connections ........10 Connecting external devices.......12 Initial settings ..........16 Editing analogue channels......20 Let’s try it out...
Consult a qualified technician. TV. (Make appropriate See the included manual on mounting arrangements for procedures. bedridden people.) JVC assumes no responsibility for damage due to improper mounting. For more details on installation, usage and safety Consult your retailer...
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On disposal of the Never place anything on the TV! Follow the instruction in “Information for Users on Placing liquids, naked flames, Disposal of Old Equipment” cloths, paper, etc. on the TV (P. iii to P. iv). may cause a fire. Never expose to rain or moisture! To prevent fire or electric...
Names of all the parts LT-42ED91G Switch between TV and AV TV /AV devices (P. 29) Display on-screen menu / MEN U Change channel / page Volume Power On / Off Remote control sensor Power lamp To headphones (P. 12) ON: Lit OFF: Unlit When “Power Lamp”...
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LT-37ED91G/T Switch between TV and AV TV/AV devices (P. 29) MENU/OK Display on-screen menu / Change channel / page Volume Power On / Off Eco Sensor Remote control sensor g“What is “Eco Mode”?” (P. 50) Power lamp To headphones (P. 14)
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Names of all the parts The functions of the remote control buttons are explained as follows. This remote control can be configured to operate up to four different devices simply by changing the remote code. “Configuring your remote control” (P. 34) Mute.
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Hold the current page when viewing teletext. (P. 27) Display your favourite list when viewing teletext. (P. 26) Display the message board. (P. 30) Display hidden information when viewing teletext. (P. 27) Switch between TV / Radio when watching digital channels. Enlarge the text when viewing teletext.
When attaching the TV to the wall, use the optional JVC wall mounting unit 200 mm Consult a qualified technician. See the included manual on mounting procedures. JVC assumes no responsibility for damage due to improper mounting. Mounting holes for wall mounting unit: LT-42ED91G: 150 mm 50 mm...
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Connect a VCR / DVD recorder AERIAL EXT-2 EXT-1 VCR / DVD recorder After all the connections have been made, insert the plug into an AC outlet. Connect “T-V LINK” compatible recording device to EXT-2. “T-V LINK” “What is “T-V LINK”?” (P. 16) Watch Watch pay-TV digital channels Subscribe to a broadcasting company beforehand.
Connecting external LT-42ED91G 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.) To “EXT-3” R / L (PC IN) Check for PC compatibility g“PC signals that can be displayed”...
devices VCR / DVD / other devices EXT-1 DVI devices “Connect DVI devices” (P. 49) Watching videos Output Input “T-V LINK” “What is “T-V LINK”?” (P. 16) • Composite signal • Composite signal / RGB / S-VIDEO • Sound L / R •...
Connecting external devices LT-37ED91G/T 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.) To “EXT-3” R / L (PC IN) Check for PC compatibility g“PC signals that can be displayed”...
VCR / DVD / other devices EXT-1 DVI devices “Connect DVI devices” (P. 49) Watching videos “T-V LINK” “What is “T-V LINK”?” (P. 16) Output Input • Composite signal • Composite signal / RGB / S-VIDEO • Sound L / R •...
TV as analogue channels.) To the previous screen Exit TV/DTV If the “JVC” logo does not appear or if you wish to make changes later Digital channel settings: WATCHING DIGITAL CHANNELS “Factory Settings” (P. 19) “Service Scan”...
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Note *1, *2: Country selections (*1) and language selections (*2) differ depending on the version of the TV. g“Specifications of your TV” (P. 1) Begin The remote control doesn’t work Shown only when powering on for the first time. Confirm the mode is set to “TV”.
Initial settings Confirm the language When change a language Language for Message Board and Language select English Polski menus (excluding the DTV menus) Français Deutsch Magyar Italiano Castellano Nederlands Dansk Português Norsk Svenska Català Suomi Türkçe TV/DTV When not using analogue channels When using analogue channels (or cable TV) Set analogue channels Register analogue channels...
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Initial setting is complete Edit digital channels using “Edit PR” P. 12 - 13 WATCHING DIGITAL CHANNELS If digital channel reception is poor “When the digital channel reception is poor” (P. 19) If analogue channel reception is poor “Troubleshooting” (P. 46) Some digital channels cannot be watched on this TV.
Editing analogue channels Edit the channels registered with “Auto Program” in “Initial settings”. Switch to analogue channels To edit digital channels TV/DTV WATCHING DIGITAL CHANNELS P. 12 - 13 Display the “Edit” menu Display the menu bar Select “Set Up” Select “Edit/Manual”...
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Move a channel’s position (PR) Move select Edit a channel name (ID) When selecting a preset name from the “ID List” Naming a channel A select character A select enter the first (blue) character B move position C set B set Insert a new channel directly by entering the CH/CC number Insert Enter a number...
Enjoy your new TV! Watching analogue channels PAGE PR List _ _ _ _ _ _ A R D - 1 0 + 1 0 Viewing teletext PAGE Message board PAGE Message Board l o v e l y w i f e H a p p y B i r t h d a y ! W i t h...
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Watching videos / DVDs PAGE Customising your TV Picture settings Picture (Picture Mode, Features, etc.) Sound settings PAGE (Stereo/ t·u, MaxxAudio, etc.) Features settings (Sleep Timer / Child Lock, etc.) Set Up settings (Auto Program, Language, etc.) Watching digital channels WATCHING DIGITAL CHANNELS P.
Watching analogue channels Set to “TV” Channel information Mute and clock Power on The power lamp on the TV lights Press again to turn the screen off and Using PR list put the TV into standby mode. Switch to analogue channels TV/DTV Using the number...
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Note To soften the picture for daily use, change the setting in “Picture Mode” g“Picture Mode” (P. 39) Channel information Time (No indication) 1 2 : 0 0 Pressing the button once displays the Time is displayed only when teletext “PR List”.
Viewing teletext Viewing teletext This TV can display TV broadcasts and teletext on the same channel in two windows. When watching TV Enter a teletext page TEXT TEXT Move up or down a page down View sub-pages ..to sub-page Display your favourites list LIST MODE Select a coloured button to save your page to...
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Hold the current page Hold the current page HOLD Release Press “ ” again Display hidden information (answers to quizzes, etc.) Reveal hidden pages REVEAL Double the size of the displayed text Enlarge the text SIZE Returns to page “100” or a To the index previously designated page page...
B watch HDMI3 E.g. For EXT-1 Operate the connected device and play a video Operate JVC recorders and other devices (P. 34) Note The “EXT Mode” on-screen display examples on pages 28 and 29 are from LT-42ED91G. Setting external terminals Display the “EXT Setting”...
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HDMI3 HDMI2 HDMI3 To digital channels Select a channel LT-42ED91G The shape of the buttons for LT-37ED91G/T differs from the ones shown in the picture, but the button indications are the same. Switch to S-Video input S-In “ ” mark will appear at the selected “EXT”.
Message board The message board function allows you to display the message that were input beforehand on the TV screen when the TV is turned on. Times when the message board comes in handy! On occasions such as birthdays (e.g. Happy birthday!) Message to your children (e.g.
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Composing message Display the message-editing screen Switch to the editing screen Display the message board (blue) Input the message You can enter up to maximum 210 Message Board characters (7 rows, 30 characters per l o v e l row). Inserting a character in the text is not allowed.
Change the only when 1080i (1125i) signal is received. “Full Native” “What is “Full Native”?” (P. 51) aspect ratio Using “Auto” “Auto in “Zoom”” (P. 49) ZOOM LT-37ED91G/T Select the aspect ratio Aselect Zoom Auto Regular Panoramic 14 : 9 Zoom...
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For more functions “Customising your TV” (P. 38 - 45) Select the “MaxxAudio” setting Enjoy the good sound A select Sound MaxxAudio MaxxAudio MaxxBass MaxxTreble MaxxStereo MaxxVolume Balance B set Voice Enhancer Reset You can adjust the “MaxxAudio” settings in the “Sound” menu. (P. 41) If you connect the Headphone to the TV, “MaxxAudio”...
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Configuring your You can configure your TV’s remote control to operate your other devices. Configure your remote control. Turn on the device manually. Switch the remote control mode to a mode that matches your device. Refer to the table below to select an appropriate mode. AUDIO The indicator lights for 3 seconds each time the remote control is operated.
remote control Point the remote control at your device, press confirm that your device is turned off. If your device does not respond, try entering another available code. Note If your device does not respond, try all the available codes for the device’s brand. If none of the code works, or the brand is not listed, refer to “Using the search code function”...
Configuring your remote control Using the search code function This function searches through the codes one by one, beginning from the first code in the list. Turn on the device manually. Switch the remote control mode to a mode that matches your device.
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Button functions Change the remote control mode Turn on/off the device Navigate the menus Display top menu Display menu Select Back to previous menu Playback / Record, etc. Play Select a chapter Forward Rewind Stop Pause Record Display the Electronic Programme Guide Press “...
Customising your TV Display the menu bar Display the desired menu select Picture DTV menu WATCHING DIGITAL CHANNELS P. 8 - 19 Change or adjust the setting Picture The menu Picture Mode Standard (excluding DTV Bright- 1 menus) Contrast disappears after Bright- 2 one minute of Sharp...
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Picture Picture Picture Mode Standard Bright- 1 Contrast Bright- 2 Sharp Colour Colour Temp. Normal Features Reset Picture Mode You can select a preset picture setting according to the brightness of your room. Bright : in a fairly bright room Standard : in a room with standard brightness Soft...
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“Smart Picture” is not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Bright” 4 : 3 Auto Aspect (P. 39). 1080i Auto Setting “1080i Auto Setting” is not available for LT-37ED91G/T and will not be displayed in this menu. Super DigiPure For natural-looking outlines...
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Sound Sound MaxxAudio MaxxBass MaxxTreble MaxxStereo MaxxVolume Note Balance If you connect the Headphone to the TV, “MaxxAudio” Voice Enhancer setting is turned to “Off”. Reset Stereo/ t·u Select stereo, monaural or language (analogue channels) (v: Monaural / s: Stereo / t: SUB1 / u: SUB2) MaxxAudio MaxxAudio improves sound performance with four sound features (MaxxBass, MaxxTreble, MaxxStereo and MaxxVolume).
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Type A Blue Back Favourite Setting Bright Illumination Note Power Lamp “Illumination” is not available for LT-37ED91G/T and Eco Mode will not be displayed in this menu. Sleep Timer Timer for turning off the TV Sleep Timer A select 1 2 0...
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Appearance Type of the on-screen displays, Message Board and menus (excluding on-screen displays for digital channels and DTV menus) Type A : translucent Type B : not translucent You cannot change this setting when viewing a digital channel. Switch to an analogue channel or an EXT mode.
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Customising your TV Set Up Set Up Auto Program Edit / Manual Language Decoder( E X T- 2 ) Component Auto Select EXT Setting HDMI Setting Attenuator PC Position Auto Demonstration Auto Program Automatically registers the channels (analogue channels) To change the country, perform step 1 only. Select the country of installation select Auto Program...
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If you use a HDMI CEC compatible device, set this setting to “On”. For more details “What is “HDMI CEC”?” (P. 50) “HDMI-3” is not available for LT-37ED91G/T and will not be displayed in this menu. Attenua Attenuator Select “On” when digital channels are not received because of too...
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Troubleshooting For problems concerning digital channels Analogue channels WATCHING DIGITAL CHANNELS Severe noise or snow P. 20 - 21 Is the TV connected correctly to the aerial? Change the direction of the aerial. Is the aerial or its cable damaged? Consult your retailer Is the “Attenuator”...
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Problem Actions Page Remote control stops Unplug TV, several minutes later plug it in again. – working Aspect ratio changes Press “ ” to return to your settings. unintentionally PC screen alignment is Adjust the “PC Position”. LCD panels use fine dots (“pixels”) to display images. While more than 99.99% of these pixels function properly, a Black or white dots very small number of pixels may not light, or may light all the...
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(1080p edges of the screen. This is resulted from the signal itself, not – (1125p)) (LT-42ED91G due to TV malfunction. (LT-37ED91G/T does not support 1080p (1125p) signals.) only) No picture, no sound Use the cable marked with HDMI logo.
DVI device to L and R terminals in EXT-4. Set “Audio” in “HDMI Setting” to “Analogue” or “Auto” (P. 45) EXT-6 input of LT-37ED91G/T, EXT-6 and EXT-7 inputs of LT-42ED91G do not support analogue sound (EXT-4). What is “Attenuator”? Turn “Attenuator” to “On” when digital channels are not received because of too strong radio waves “Attenuator”...
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Technical Information What is “Eco Mode”? You can adjust this TV so that the screen automatically adjusts to the optimum contrast of light and dark according to the brightness of your room. This function reduces eyestrain and the power consumption of this TV. Set “Eco Mode”...
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- a phenomenon common to all LCD panels. This TV is equipped with JVC’s original “100Hz Clear Motion Drive” technology, which displays two frames (the original plus the new interpolated frame) in the time a 50 Hz set displays a single frame. Resulting to double the typical rate, 100 frames per second (100 Hz) and half the holding time without reducing brightness or contrast.
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“CH/CC” List To use the “Insert” function (P. 21), find the “CH/CC” number corresponding to the TV’s Channel number from this table. When the Country setting is “France”, select a three-digit CH/CC number. Channel Channel Channel Channel CH 02/CH 202 E2, R1, IR A CH 40/CH 240 E40, R40...
Specifications Main unit Model LT-42ED91G Broadcasting systems CCIR I / B / G / D / K / L (See “Technical Information”, P. 49) TV broadcast: PAL, SECAM Colour systems External input: PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58/4.43 MHz Digital: Frequency: 174-230 MHz / 470-862 MHz Country: See “Specifications of your TV”...
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Specifications Main unit Model LT-37ED91G/T Broadcasting systems CCIR I / B / G / D / K / L (See “Technical Information”, P. 49) TV broadcast: PAL, SECAM Colour systems External input: PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58/4.43 MHz Digital: Frequency: 174-230 MHz / 470-862 MHz Country: See “Specifications of your TV”...
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Remote control codes (P. 34) / Fernbedienungscode (S. 34) / Codes de télécommande (P. 34) / Codici del telecomando (pag. 34) Cable Set Top Box / Kabeldigitalempfänger / Détecteur Set câblé / Decoder (interattivo) 1230, 1269 Noos 0817 Auna 1230 0276, 1060, 1068 Austar 0276...