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FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM COLOR TELEVISION USER'S GUIDE IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER 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.
Do not attempt to repair it yourself or remove the rear cover. Changes or modifications 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.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM 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. But improper use can result in poten- tial electrical shock or fire hazards.
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FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM 7 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
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FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM 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.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Unpacking Your Television MENU – CHANNEL + – VOLUME + POWER ON TIMER OPERATE RF Connectors Page 6 TV CATV POWER INPUT VIDEO STATUS DISPLAY SLEEP TIMER 100+ RETURN+ HYPER SURROUND LIGHT RM-C303G MUTING V CHIP EXIT MENU VCR CHANNEL...
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Quick Setup 1 Getting Started Step One - The Remote Control Basic Operation POWER Power Button Page 7 MUTING V CHIP MENU Key Feature Buttons EXIT...
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FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Quick Setup 2 Step Two - Making Basic Connections INPUT 1 INPUT 2 S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OVER VIDEO VIDEO/Y (VHF/UHF) AUDIO OUT AUDIO Note: AUDIO OUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OVER VIDEO VIDEO/Y (VHF/UHF) AUDIO OUT...
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Table of Contents Quick Setup Guide ..7 CONNECTIONS Cable and VCR Connections ..11 Connecting to a DVD Player ..13 Headphone Connection .
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Cable and VCR Connections Diagram #1 AUDIO OUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OVER VIDEO VIDEO/Y (VHF/UHF) AUDIO OUT AUDIO Page 11 Connections WALL CABLE or ANTENNA INPUT 1 INPUT 2 S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OVER VIDEO...
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FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Connections Cable and VCR Connections - Continued Diagram #2 AUDIO OUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OVER VIDEO VIDEO/Y (VHF/UHF) AUDIO OUT AUDIO The connection diagrams are intended to show some basic general connections. Some cable companies may require special connections to properly use your television.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Connecting to a DVD player S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OVER VIDEO VIDEO/Y (VHF/UHF) AUDIO OUT AUDIO NOTE: Headphone Connection Page 13 Connections INPUT 1 INPUT 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OVER VIDEO/Y (VHF/UHF)
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Connections Connecting to an External Amplifier S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OVER VIDEO VIDEO/Y (VHF/UHF) AUDIO OUT AUDIO Connecting to a Camcorder VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R INPUT 3 Illustration of AV-27D302 Page 14 INPUT 1 INPUT 2...
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Remote Control Basics TV CATV POWER INPUT VIDEO STATUS DISPLAY 100+ RETURN+ SLEEP TIMER HYPER SURROUND LIGHT RM-C303G MUTING V CHIP EXIT MENU VCR/DVD VCR CHANNEL POWER PREV NEXT TV/VCR PLAY STOP PAUSE OPEN/CLOSE STILL/PAUSE Changing the Batteries When you change the batteries, try to complete the task within three minutes.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Using the Guide AUTO TUNER SETUP CHANNEL SUMMARY V-CHIP SET LOCK CODE SELECT OPERATE The Onscreen Menus To bring up the onscreen menu Notes: Page 19 Onscreen Menus EXIT BY EXIT...
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Initial Setup Auto Tuner Setup If you have already run the Auto Tuner as part of the quick setup earlier in this guide, please skip ahead to “Channel Summary” to continue setting up your television. PROGRAMMING ! Programming will take approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Channel Summary Channel Guard Message THIS CHANNEL IS LOCKED BY CHANNEL GUARD. PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY 10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT. NO. - - - - Page 21 Initial Setup...
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM V-Chip THIS PROGRAMMING EXCEEDS YOUR RATING LIMITS. PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY 10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT. NO. - - - - V-CHIP ON OFF SET US TV RATINGS SET MOVIE RATINGS SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE UNRATED VIEW BLOCK FINISH...
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FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM US V-Chip Ratings U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS Programs with the following ratings are appropriate for children. TV Y is Appropriate for All Children. TV Y7 is for Older Children. Programs with the following ratings are designed for the entire audience. TV G stands for General Audience.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM V-Chip Setting US V-Chip Ratings V-CHIP ON OFF SET US TV RATINGS SET MOVIE RATINGS SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE UNRATED VIEW BLOCK FINISH Directions to set US V-Chip Ratings: For example. V/FV FINISH Page 24...
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM V-Chip Movie Ratings NR - Not Rated. NR (Not Rated) Programming may contain all types of programming including children's programming, foreign programs, or adult material. G – General Audience. PG – Parental Guidance. PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned. R - Restricted.
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FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Canadian V-Chip Ratings E - Exempt. C – Programming Intended for Children. C8+ – Programming Intended for Children 8 and Over. G – General Audience. PG - Parental Guidance. 14+ - 14 Years and Older. 18+ - Adult.
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Set Lock Code The lock icon appears LOCK CODE FINISH The first digit will be highlighted Continue to follow these directions for all four numbers Your Lock Code is now set. NOTES: Page 29 0 0 0 0 V-Chip...
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 33 General Items MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) TV Speaker TV SPEAKER make sure that the TV volume level is low! NOTE: • External Speakers:...
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM General Items Auto Clock Set MODE AUTO TIME ZONE D.S.T. FINISH ATLANTIC EASTERN HAWAII Page 34 MANUAL EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN ALASKA PACIFIC...
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Menu Exit Display SLEEP TIMER ON/OFF TIMER ON TIME OFF TIME Display Display - Time - Channel - Off - NOTE: Page 39 Button Functions 12:20 PM EVERYDAY 7:00 PM 10:00 PM Time Channel...
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM PROBLEMS 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 •...
OF COLUMBIA AND COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO. WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during regular business hours at JVC authorized service centers.
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THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILTY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUD-...
FD mini-IB 1/16/01 3:33 PM Page 46 Authorized Service Centers HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722 http://www.jvc.com www.JVC.com Do not service the television yourself Caution Accessories www.JVC.com For service in Canada www.JVC.ca...
59.2 x 45.6 x 48.7 Weight (lbs / kg) 45.0 / 20.4 Accessories Specifications subject to change without notice. JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA Division of JVC Americas Corp. 1700 Valley Road Wayne, New Jersey, 07470 Page 48 AV-27230 AV-27D202 NTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound)