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Plasma Display Users Guide
Illustration of PD-42V475 and RM-C1257G
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- Page 1 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.
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Page 2: Important Safety Precautions
5. In the event of trouble, unplug the unit and call a service technician. 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. - Page 3 15) Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. • As an “ENERGY STAR ” partner, JVC has ® determined that this product or product model meets the “ENERGY STAR...
- Page 4 16) Avoid improper installation and never position the unit where good ventilation is impossible. When installing this TV, distance recommendations must be maintained between the set and the wall, as well as inside a tightly enclosed area or piece of furniture. Keep to the minimum distance guidelines shown for safe operation.
- Page 5 Warnings Screen Burn-in A characteristic of Plasma Display Panels (PDPs) is that displaying the same image for a long time causes a part of the image to stay on the screen (this is called phosphor burn-in). Avoid burn-in as follows. IMAGE SHIFT The picture displayed on the screen is shifted up, down and to the left and right at regular intervals.
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Page 6: Important Safety Precautions . 2 Warnings
If Burn-in has occurred If burn-in occurs, try the BURN-IN IMAGE REDUCER function (page 52). If burn-in is minimal it may gradually become less noticeable. Note: Once burn-in occurs it will never disappear completely. Point defects PDPs use collections of fine pixels to display images. While there is no problem with more than 99.99% of these pixels, please understand that a very small number of pixels may not light or may light all the time. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Important Safety Precautions . 2 Warnings ... . 6 Quick Setup ... 8 Unpacking your TV ... . 8 Remove the stand from the TV . -
Page 8: Quick Setup
Quick Setup 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. POWER AA/R06-size batteries (used to check operation) Unpacking your TV... -
Page 9: Remove The Stand From The Tv
Quick Setup Remove the stand from the TV Read the following instructions and then remove the stand from the TV. WARNING: The TV is heavy. It should always be carried by at least two people. Attempting to carry it by yourself may lead to it being dropped causing injuries and damage. Required items: Phillips screwdriver 1. -
Page 10: Tv Models
Quick Setup Note: Before you connect your TV to another device, please refer to the proper diagrams for your specific TV and remote. Front POWER button POWER VOLUME PC INPUT Rear CENTER AUDIO CHANNEL (ANALOG) INPUT R AUDIO L VIDEO INPUT-2 Underneath VIDEO... -
Page 11: Tv Remote Control
Quick Setup • For information on remote control buttons, see pages 57-65. TV Remote Control POWER TV CATV VCR MULTI SCREEN TWIN INDEX C.C. SWAP SELECT INPUT FREEZE DISPLAY SLEEP TIMER SOUND TUNE RETURN+ VIDEO STATUS THEATER PRO ASPECT LIGHT MUTING CH + –... -
Page 12: Getting Started
To move rapidly through the channels using JVC’s Hyperscan feature, press and hold CH+ or CH –. The channels will zip by at a rate of five channels per second. The right and left buttons will turn the volume up or down. -
Page 13: Connecting Your Devices
Quick Setup Step 2 – Connecting Your Devices To make these connections, you will use plugs like the ones illustrated below. S-Video Cable Used to make video connections with S-Video VCRs, Camcorders and DVD players. Please follow the flow chart below to determine which connection setup is right for you. Then, refer to the appropriate diagrams to connect your TV to other devices that you may have. - Page 14 Quick Setup Diagram #1 TV Underneath Panel Note: • If you do not have a cable box, connect the cable wire from the wall outlet into the back of the TV. Diagram #2 TV Rear Panel OVER INPUT-3 R AUDIO L VIDEO Notes: •...
- Page 15 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 starting the other to avoid accidentally switching the cables.
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Page 16: Connecting To Jvc Av Compu Link
JVC’s AV CompuLink feature makes playing video tapes or DVDs totally automatic. Simply insert a pre-recorded tape into your JVC brand VCR or DVD into your JVC DVD player and the device will automatically turn on and begin playback. At the same time, using the AV CompuLink, the VCR or DVD player sends a signal to the television telling it to turn on and switch to the proper video input. -
Page 17: Connecting To A Camcorder
Quick Setup Connecting to a Camcorder You may connect a camcorder, game console or other equipment to your television by using the front input jacks (Input 4) located under the front panel door. To access, push on the door to open it. You can also connect these using the television’s rear input jacks, using the same instructions. -
Page 18: Connecting To A Digital Tv Receiver
Quick Setup Connecting to a Digital TV Receiver By connecting a Digital TV Receiver, high definition pictures can be displayed on your TV in their digital form. DTV Decoder DIGITAL OUT HDMI to DVI Cable After the connections have been made, tighten the screw to secure the cables. -
Page 19: Connecting To A Hdmi Compatible Device
Quick Setup Connecting to a HDMI Compatible Device By connecting a 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. - Page 20 Quick Setup Connecting to an AV Receiver using your television's V1 Smart Input By connecting your AV Receiver to your television's V1 Smart Input, you can watch picture sources from many different devices, without having to change or use the other input connections on your TV.
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Page 21: Connecting To The Computer
Quick Setup Connecting to the computer This TV can be used as a computer screen. Use a commercially available D-SUB cable to connect the TV's PC INPUT terminal to the computer's analog RGB output terminal. If you want to listen to the sound from the computer, use a commercially available RCA cable to connect the INPUT-4 audio input terminal to the computer's audio output terminal. -
Page 22: Table Of Signals For Each Type Of Computer
Quick Setup Table of signals for each type of computer • Only the above formats are supported. • Even with the above formats at 60 Hz, some problems may be experienced depending on the quality of the synchronous signal. (Depending on the quality, some pictures may not be displayed correctly). -
Page 23: Interactive Plug In Menu
• If you press the Menu button while setting up the interactive plug-in menu, it will skip over it. 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). -
Page 24: Auto Clock Set
Quick Setup 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. See manual clock set below. -
Page 25: Auto Tuner Setup
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: •... -
Page 26: Remote Programming
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. -
Page 27: Vcr Codes
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 key pad. -
Page 28: Dvd Codes
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 key pad. -
Page 29: Search Codes
Search Codes Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function 1) Slide the first 2-Way Mode Selector switch to CATV. 2) Press the P and R OWER ETURN 3) Press the P button on the remote, and see if the cable or satellite box responds. OWER 4) If there was a response, press R response, repeat Step 3. -
Page 30: Onscreen Menus
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 buttons let you: •... -
Page 31: Onscreen Menu System
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 on the next page. Detailed explanations on using each menu follow later in this guide. -
Page 32: Sound Adjust
Onscreen Menus Press the M button INITIAL SETUP PREVIOUS AUTO TUNER SETUP CHANNEL SUMMARY V-CHIP SET LOCK CODE AUTO DEMO NEXT PAGE (4/4) SELECT OPERATE EXIT MENU INITIAL SETUP 04 PICTURE ADJUST PREVIOUS STANDARD TINT COLOR PICTURE BRIGHT DETAIL COLOR TEMPERATURE HIGH NEXT PAGE (1/2) -
Page 33: Initial Setup
Auto Tuner Setup The auto tuner setup function is described on page 25 as the interactive plug-in menu. If you need to run the auto tuner setup again, follow the steps below. Press the M button To AUTO TUNER SETUP π... - Page 34 Initial Setup How to set the channel label. Press the M button To CHANNEL SUMMARY π † √® To operate To the ID column π † Press the O button to enter √® To select the character you want To move to the next space π...
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Page 35: V-Chip
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 Lock Code using the 10 key pad. If the wrong code is entered, the message “INVALID LOCK CODE!”... -
Page 36: Unrated Programs
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 •... - Page 37 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 Programs are created for very young viewers and should be suitable for all ages, including children ages 2 - 6. ❒...
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Page 38: Directions To Set Us V-Chip Ratings
Initial Setup Setting US V-Chip Ratings Press the M button To V-CHIP π † √® To operate (lock icon Press Z to access the V-Chip menu √® To turn V-Chip ON or OFF To move to SET US TV RATINGS π... -
Page 39: Directions To Set Movie (Mpaa) Ratings
Movies Ratings ❒ 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. -
Page 40: Canadian V-Chip Ratings
Initial Setup Canadian V-Chip Ratings ❒ E – Exempt Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. ❒ 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. -
Page 41: Set Lock Code
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 To SET LOCK CODE... -
Page 42: Auto Demo
Initial Setup Auto Demo This function lets you preview the Dynamic Gamma demo. Press the M button To AUTO DEMO π † √® To turn AUTO DEMO ON or OFF Notes: • Auto demo starts 2 seconds after it is set to ON. •... -
Page 43: Closed Caption
Closed Caption Many broadcasts now include an onscreen display of dialog called closed captions. Some broadcasts may also include displays of additional information in text form. Your television can access and display this information using the closed caption feature. To activate the closed caption feature, follow the steps below. -
Page 44: Auto Shut Off
Initial Setup Auto Shut Off This function automatically shuts off your TV when there is no signal from the channel the TV is on. Press the M button To AUTO SHUT OFF π † √® To turn ON or OFF Press the M button when finished •... -
Page 45: Noise Muting
Noise Muting This feature inserts a blank grey screen over channels which are not broadcasting or are too weak to be received clearly. Press the M button To NOISE MUTING π † √® To turn noise muting ON or OFF Press the M button when finished Note:... -
Page 46: V1 Smart Input
Initial Setup V1 Smart Input This feature is used if you have connected an AV Receiver to your television. By turning this feature on, your television can automatically detect the signal source from your components that are connected to your AV Receiver. Press the M button To V1 SMART INPUT... -
Page 47: Position Adjustment
Position Adjustment Position adjustment allows you to adjust the position of the picture on the screen vertically when the aspect is set to panorama, cinema, or full. Press the M button To POSITION ADJUSTMENT π † √® To enter √® To adjust the position π... -
Page 48: Audio Out
Initial Setup Audio Out If your television is connected to an external speaker source, audio out gives you the option of controlling the volume level with your TV’s remote control. Press the M button To AUDIO OUT π † √® To VARI or FIX Press the M button when finished... -
Page 49: Digital-In Audio
Digital-In Audio This feature is used if you have a DTV or HDMI compatible component connected to your TV. Press the M button To DIGITAL-IN AUDIO π † √® To select “ANALOG” or “DIGITAL” Press the Menu button when fi nished Notes: •... -
Page 50: Picture Adjust
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. -
Page 51: Digital Noise Clear
Digital Noise Clear With digital noise clear, this helps take our static or noise from a channel that may not be coming in clearly. Press the M button To DIG. NOISE CLEAR π † √® To enter To select the mode “LOW”, “HIGH” or “OFF” π... -
Page 52: Dynamic Gamma
Picture Adjust Dynamic Gamma JVC's Dynamic Gamma Circuitry (DGC) makes it easier to see dark areas when a picture has many dark areas, and makes it easier to see the bright areas when a picture has many bright areas. DGC is turned on, DGC analyzes and adjusts the total level of picture brightness balance, especially in dark areas where the level of greyscale is often lost, turning completely to black. -
Page 53: Reset
Reset Reset resets all picture adjustments (tint, color, picture, bright, detail, color temperature, dig. noise clear, color management and dynamic gamma) at once to the default settings. Press the M button To RESET π † √® To enter The onscreen menu disappears for a moment, and then the settings are reset to the default setting for all the picture adjustments. -
Page 54: Sound Adjust
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 –... -
Page 55: Clock Timers
Set Clock The set clock function is described on page 24 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 To SET CLOCK π... -
Page 56: On/Off Timer
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. -
Page 57: Button Functions
Multi Screen Function Your television has two kinds of screen: TWIN (2 channels) and INDEX (12 channels). Note: After you press any multiscreen button, if you press the menu button, only the picture adjust screen will appear. Index This allows you to quickly look at up to 12 channels at a time so that you can decide which one to watch. -
Page 58: Freeze
Button Functions Freeze Pressing the F button causes the screen to change to the split-screen display with the still REEZE picture displayed on the right. In order to return to the normal display, press the F once again. Note: When the screen is in freeze mode, if you do not operate it within 15 minutes, this function will cancel out. -
Page 59: Power
Power Turns the TV on or off. Press the P OWER Number Buttons - 10Key Pad Use the number buttons on the remote control to move directly to a specific channel. For example, to move to channel 12: 0 (Z 1 (O 2 (T Tune... -
Page 60: Return
Button Functions Return + The Return+ 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 scanning through the channels using the CH+ and CH– buttons. + and hold for three seconds ETURN The channel currently active has been programmed as your return+ channel. -
Page 61: Video Status
Video Status 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. -
Page 62: Display
Button Functions Display The display screen shows the current status of timers, inputs, and XDS ID. Press the D ISPLAY The screen to the right shows the following information: • The current channel or AV input (Channel 05) • The current time (12:20 pm) •... -
Page 63: Aspect
Aspect This feature will help you adjust the picture you are watching to give you the best possible picture quality. Aspect Ratios PANORAMA - With this ratio a normal 4:3 aspect picture is stretched to fit the dimensions of the 16:9 aspect screen. CINEMA - This ratio “zooms in”... -
Page 64: Menu
+/- buttons ( OPERATE Menu The Menu button allows you to access JVC’s onscreen menu system. Press M the onscreen menu system. • See individual topics like “Sound Adjust” for specific information on using menus. This button confirms your selection when you are in one of the onscreen menus. -
Page 65: Tv/Catv Slide Switch
VCR, please see the code chart and instructions on page 27. • 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 28. -
Page 66: Appendices
OSD Warnings No Program This OSD warning appears on the television when the television is receiving a carrier signal, but the carrier signal does not contain any broadcast programming. -
Page 67: Troubleshooting
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. PROBLEMS There is no power • See if the power cord became unplugged. - Page 68 Troubleshooting PROBLEMS There is no sound • The Center CH Input may be turned on. See page 49. from the TV's • The TV Speaker option may be turned off. See page 47. speaker Static electricity • It is normal to feel static electricity if you brush or touch the screen. You hear occasional •...
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Page 71: Specifications
Model Type Reception Format Reception Range Power Source Power Consumption Screen Size Audio Output Speakers Antenna Terminal (VHF/UHF) External Input Jacks Component Input Jack S-Video Input Jacks Audio Output Jacks (VARI/FIX) AV CompuLink III Jack PC Input Jack Digital–In Dimensions (inch/cm) W X H X D Weight (lbs / kg) Accessories... - Page 72 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...