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Color Television Users Guide For Models: AV-20F476 AV-27F476 AV-32F476 Illustration of AV-32F476 and RM-C1258G 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.
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Changes or modifi cations not approved by JVC could void the warranty. • When you don’t use this TV set for a long period of time, be sure to disconnect both the power plug from the AC outlet and antenna for your safety.
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• As an “ENERGY STAR ” partner, JVC has determined ® that this product or product model meets the “ENERGY STAR ” guidelines for energy effi ciency. ® Important Safeguards CAUTION: Please read and retain for your safety. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This TV set has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety.
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7 An outside antenna system ANTENNA LEAD IN should not be located in the WIRE vicinity of overhead power GROUND lines or other electric light CLAMP or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines ANTENNA or circuits. When installing DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) an outside antenna system,...
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PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC) 13 For added protection of the TV set during a lightning storm or when the TV set is to be left unattended for an extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to product due to lightning storms or power line surges.
Quick Setup Unpacking Your TV Thank you for your purchase of a JVC Color Television. 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:...
Quick Setup TV Models NOTE: 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.
Quick Setup TV Remote Control POWER TV CATV VCR INPUT DISPLAY SLEEP TIMER SOUND 100+ RETURN+ VIDEO STATUS THEATER PRO ASPECT MUTING C.C. CH + – CH – MENU EXIT VCR/DVD VCR CHANNEL TV/VCR POWER PREV NEXT PLAY STOP PAUSE OPEN/CLOSE STILL/PAUSE RM-C1258G...
These buttons CH – are also marked with four arrows and are used with MENU EXIT JVC’s onscreen menu system. To use the onscreen menus, press the M button. Basic Operation Turn the television on and off by pressing the P...
Quick Setup Connections Step 2 – Connecting Your Devices Please follow the flow chart below to determine which connection setup is right for you. Then, refer to the appropriate diagrams to connect your television to other devices that you may have.
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Quick Setup Connections Diagram #1 Illustration of AV-32F476 TV Rear Panel Cable or Antenna AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO L MONO OVER Output INPUT 1 INPUT 2 COMPONENT Coaxial Cable VIDEO 75Ω (VHF / UHF) Video/Y AUDIO OUT Cable Box Note: •...
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Quick Setup Connections 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 starting the other to avoid accidentally switching the cables.
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Quick Setup Connections Connecting to a Camcorder You may connect a camcorder, game console or other equipment to your television by using the front input jacks (Input 3) located under the front panel door. To access, pull on the door to open it.
We recommend you complete the interactive plug-in items before you start using your television. Language After the “JVC INTERACTIVE PLUG IN MENU” has been displayed, the TV automatically switches to the LANGUAGE settings. You can choose to view your onscreen menus in three languages: English, French (Français) or Spanish (Español).
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Quick Setup Plug-In Menu Auto Clock Set Before you use any of your TV’s timer functions, you must first set the clock. You may precisely set your clock using the XDS time signal broadcast by most public broadcasting stations. If you do not have this in your area, you will have to set the clock manually.
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You can now begin watching your television, or you can continue on in this guide for more information on programming your remote control, or using the JVC onscreen menu system to customize your television viewing experience. Notes: •...
Remote Programming Setting the CATV, VCR and DVD Codes You can program your remote to operate your cable box, satellite receiver, VCR or DVD player by using the instructions and codes listed below. If the equipment does not respond to any of the codes listed below or to the code search function, use the remote control supplied by the manufacturer.
Remote Programming VCR Codes The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on/off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, pause, record, channel up/down operation. 1) Find the VCR brand from the list of codes shown below. 2) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV” and the other 2-way selector switch to “VCR”. 3) Press and hold down the D button, then enter the first code number listed with the 10 ISPLAY...
Remote Programming DVD Codes The remote control is programmed with DVD codes for power on/off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, previous/next chapter, tray open/close, and still/pause operation. 1) Find the DVD player brand from the list of codes shown below. 2) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV” and the other 2-way selector switch to “DVD”. 3) Press and hold down the D button, then enter the first code number listed with the 10 ISPLAY...
Remote Programming Search Codes Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function 1) Slide the first 2-Way Mode Selector switch to CATV. 2) Press and hold down the P button, then press the R + button for more than three OWER ETURN seconds. 3) Release the R + button, then release the P button.
Onscreen Menus Using the Guide Certain symbols are used throughout this guide to help you learn about the features of your new television. The ones you will see most frequently are: π † Up and Down arrows mean press the C + or C –...
Onscreen Menus The Onscreen Menu System Your television comes with JVC’s onscreen menu system. The onscreen menus let you make adjustments to your television’s operation simply and quickly. Examples of the Onscreen Menus are shown below. Detailed explanations on using each menu follow later in this guide.
Initial Setup Auto Tuner Setup The auto tuner setup function is described on page 17 as the interactive plug-in menu. If you need to run the auto tuner setup again, follow the steps below. Press the M button > I N I T I A L S E T U P A U T O T U N E R S E T U P π...
Initial Setup Channel Guard Message When a viewer attempts to watch a guarded channel, the following message appears: To watch a channel that you have locked, enter the THIS CHANNEL IS LOCKED BY Lock Code using the 10 key pad. CHANNEL GUARD.
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Initial Setup Unrated Programs Unrated programming refers to any programming which does not contain a rating signal. Programming on television stations which do not broadcast rating signals will be placed in the “Unrated Programming” category. Examples of Unrated programs: • Emergency Bulletins •...
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Initial Setup US V-Chip Ratings U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS Programs with the following ratings are appropriate for children. Ì 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.
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Initial Setup Setting US V-Chip Ratings Press the M button > I N I T I A L S E T U P V – C H I P V – C H I P O F F π † To V-CHIP S E T U S T V R A T I N G S √®...
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Initial Setup Movies Ratings Ì 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 MPAA ratings system. Other NR films may be from amateur producers who didn’t intend to have their film widely released.
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Initial Setup Canadian V-Chip Ratings Ì E – Exempt Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. Ì C – Programming Intended for Children Violence Guidelines: There will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic or unrealistic in nature.
Initial Setup Set Lock Code Channel guard and V-Chip settings are protected by a four-digit lock code. Your TV comes preset with a lock code of “0000”. You may change the code to any four-digit number you wish. To change the lock code, follow the steps below. Press the M button >...
Initial Setup Language The language function is described on page 15 as the interactive plug-in menu. If you need to choose the language again, follow the steps below. Press the M button I N I T I A L S E T U P 1 / 2 P R E V I O U S π...
Initial Setup Front Panel Lock This allows you to lock the keys on the front of the TV, so that a child may not accidentally change your viewing preferences. Press the M button π † To FRONT PANEL LOCK √® To turn ON or OFF Press the E button when finished...
Initial Setup Video Input Label This function is used to label video input connections for the onscreen displays. Press the M button I N I T I A L S E T U P 1 / 2 π † To VIDEO INPUT LABEL P R E V I O U S L A N G U A G E E N G .
Picture Adjust Picture Settings These settings allow you to change and adjust the way the picture appears on your television. TINT Tint 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 Adjust Color Temperature You can decide how strong or dull the colors appear on the TV screen. Press the M button P I C T U R E π † To COLOR TEMPERATURE A D J U S T 1 / 2 P R E V I O U S S T A N D A R D √®...
Sound Adjust Sound Settings These settings allow you to change and adjust the sound on your television. BASS – You can increase or decrease the level of low-frequency sound in the TV’s audio with the bass adjustment. TREBLE – Use treble to adjust the level of high-frequency sound in your TV’s audio. BALANCE –...
Clock/Timers Set Clock The set clock function is described on page 16 as the interactive plug-in menu. You can choose to set the clock automatically, or manually. If you need to set the clock again, follow the steps below. Press the M button π...
Clock/Timers On/Off Timer The on/off timer lets you program your television to turn itself on or off. You can use it as an alarm to wake up, to help you remember important programs, or as a decoy when you’re not home.
Clock/Timers World Clock The world clock feature provides time differences for some of the major cities around the world in real time. Press the M button C L O C K / T I M E R S π † To WORLD CLOCK P R E V I O U S S E T C L O C K...
M again. UTING Menu The M button allows you to access JVC’s onscreen menu system. Press M to activate the onscreen menu system. • See individual topics like “Sound Adjust” for specific information on using menus. Exit Use this button to enter or exit the TV’s onscreen menus.
Button Functions Return + The R + button has two functions: ETURN 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+ and CH–...
Button Functions Display The display screen shows the current status of timers, inputs, and XDS ID. Press the D button ISPLAY The screen to the right shows the following information: 07 KLVX PBS JAZZ FESTIVAL • The current channel or AV input (Channel 07) 12 : 20 PM •...
Button Functions Sound The S button give you a choice of two sound effects. OUND Hyper Surround - Creates a deep, three-dimensional sound effect by channeling the audio through the TV’s front-firing speakers. (AV-32F476, AV-27F476 ONLY) BBE - BBE High Definition Sound restores clarity and presence for better speech intelligibility and musical realism.
Button Functions Video Status The V button gives you a choice of four TV picture display settings, including a IDEO TATUS display of your own preferences. STANDARD - Resets the picture display to the factory settings. DYNAMIC - Heightens contrast. THEATER - Gives a rich, film-like look to video when viewing in a dimly lit room.
VCR, please see the code chart and instructions on page 19. • The remote is preset with the code 000 to control JVC-brand DVD players. For any other manufacturer’s brand DVD player, please see the code chart and instructions on page 20.
Troubleshooting PROBLEMS CHECK 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 • The antenna could be disconnected. or sound •...
Specifications MODEL AV-32F476 AV-27F476 Reception NTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound) Format VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69 Reception Sub Mid, Mid, Super, Hyper and Ultra bands Range (181 channel frequency synthesizer system) Power Source AC 120V, 60Hz Power 140W 160W Consumption...
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Specifications MODEL AV-20F476 Reception NTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound) Format VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69 Reception Sub Mid, Mid, Super, Hyper and Ultra bands Range (181 channel frequency synthesizer system) Power Source AC 120V, 60Hz Power Consumption Screen Size 20 inch / 51 cm measured diagonally...
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JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA JVC CANADA, INC. Division of JVC Americas Corp. 21 Finchdene Square 1700 Valley Road Scarborough, Ontario Wayne, New Jersey, 07470 Canada, M1X 1A7...
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