JVC PD-42DX6BJ User manual

IMPORTANT! PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE?
PD-42DX6BJ
PDP COLOUR TELEVISION INSTRUCTIONS
LCT1841-001A-U
Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting
Project (1991 to 1996) Number : 3481

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Expanding the world of
Enjoy rich multi-media with JVC
VHF / UHF / DVB-T broadcasting
Digital camera
Video camera
Game console
Audio components
VCR DVD player
DVD recorder
Contents
First things first!
Personal
computer
Warning 4
Getting started
Names of all the parts
Basic connections
Connecting external devices
Initial settings
Editing DTV channels
Editing ATV channels
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12
14
16
· TV / Teletext / EPG / Video / Menu
Let's try it out
Enjoying your new TV! 18
Watching TV
Using EPG
Viewing teletext
Watching videos / DVDs
· Multi-picture / Favourite channel
· Sleep timer / Child lock
Try the advanced features
Useful functions 28
· Reduce noise / Watch a more natural picture
· Set the aspect ratio, etc.
Just the way you like it
Customising your TV
Using DTV
Advanced picture adjustment
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34
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When you have trouble
Troubleshooting
CH / CC List
Technical information
Specifications
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46
47
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22
24
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beautiful images
*In this manual,
ATV : analogue terrestrial broadcasting (VHF / UHF)
DTV : digital terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T)

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Never cut or damage
the power cord!
Follow this manual
regarding setup!
Unplug the power cord
when going out!
Never insert objects
into the cabinet
openings!
Never place anything
on the TV!
Never try to repair
the TV yourself!
Please follow all the guidelines below
Warning
For more details on installation, usage and safety Consult your retailer
If the AC plug is not the right shape,
or the power cord is not long enough,
use an appropriate plug adapter
or extension cable.
(Consult your retailer.)
Use only the power cord included.
Connect only to an earthed AC110-240V,
50/60Hz mains outlet.
The power buttons on
the remote control and
the TV unit can not
completely turn off the
TV. (Make appropriate
arrangements for
bedridden people.)
It may cause a
fatal electric
shock.
Take care when
children are near.
Placing liquids, naked
flames, cloths, paper,
etc. on the TV may
cause a fire.
If the problem cannot be solved in
"Troubleshooting" (P. 42), unplug
the power cord and contact
your retailer.
If you have cut or damaged the power cord
"Technical information" (P. 46)
To change the fuse in UK plugs
"Technical information" (P. 46)

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Never remove
panels or covers! Never listen to
headphones at high
volume!
If the TV is damaged
or behaving strangely,
stop using it at once!
Unplug the power cord and
contact your retailer.
Never display the same
image for a long time!
It causes a part of the image to remain on the
screen ("burn-in").
Once burn-in occurs, it will never disappear.
To completely remove a burn-in,
the whole plasma panel must be exchanged
at the factory.
(This is not covered by the warranty.)
Never display PC content or teletext for
long periods of time.
Watch TV using the entire screen area.
Set the aspect raito to PANORAMIC
in ZOOM (P. 20)
Never view in MULTI-PICTURE (P. 28)
mode for long periods of time.
Set PICTURE SHIFT to SLOW (P. 33).
Set CONTRAST (P. 33) and BRIGHT
(P. 33) to a lower level.
REFRESH (P. 33) may be able to partially
remove mild burn-in.
It may cause an electric shock.
Never obstruct the
ventilation holes!
It may cause overheating or a fire.
It may damage your hearing.
To prevent burn-in :
Handle all glass panels
with care!
Use a soft, dry cloth when cleaning.
Never expose to rain
or moisture!
To prevent fire or
electric shock, never
allow liquids to enter
the unit.

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Front panel
Rear panel
Names of all the parts
Remote
control
(RM-C1813H)
AA/R6
Batteries
For confirming
the TV works
Power On/Off
Volume
Remote control
sensor
Power lamp
ON: Lit (Green)
OFF: Unlit
To headphones
Display on-screen
menu/set
Switch between
TV/AV
devices
Change channel/page
EXT-5 (P. 11)
(P. 11)
To personal computer (P. 11)
Connect a VCR or other video device
To AC
power cord
EXT-6
EXT-2
EXT-1
EXT-4
To VHF/UHF aerial
(P. 10)
To amplifier
(CENTRE CH IN)
To amplifier
(AUDIO OUT)
To amplifier
(SUB WOOFER OUT)
(P. 10)
EXT-3
Power cord
Check
accessories
Not available.
( For service adjustments )
CAM slot
("Watch pay-per-view" P. 8)

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START
OK
> COUNTRY
Change the aspect ratio (P. 20)
Turn on 3D sound (P. 20)
Take a snapshot
of the screen (P. 20)
View in multi-picture mode (P. 28)
View subtitles (P. 20)
View the electronic
programme guide (EPG)(P. 22)
To ATV/DTV
Power On/Off
Change the channel/page
Watch video, etc. (P. 26)
Select and
confirm settings in menus
To the previous channel
To teletext (P. 24)
Volume
Change the channel/page
Switch between VCR/TV/DVD
(P. 26)
When operating a JVC VCR
or DVD (P. 26)
Names of all the parts
When watching TV/Video
Mute
Insert the batteries
Use two AA/R6 dry cell batteries.
Insert the batteries from the - end, making
sure the and polarities are correct.
Channel information
(P. 20)
To menu (P. 32)
Follow on-screen instructions.
Follow instructions
in on-screen guides.
Other uses
The coloured buttons can perform different
functions according to the situation.
When watching DTV
when viewing teletext (P. 24)
(P. 16)
When watching ATV
When choosing a favourite
channel (P. 29)
(P. 24)
When viewing teletext

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Consult a qualified technician.
See the included manual on
mounting procedures.
JVC assumes no responsibility for damage due to improper mounting.
Care when setting
TV
AERIAL
AC
INLET
To the
AC outlet
Basic connections
Please read the user manuals of each device carefully before setting up.
It is necessary to connect an aerial to watch TV.
Power requirements
Use the included power cord
and connect only to an earthed
110-240V, 50/60Hz AC outlet.
Connect with other devices "Connecting external devices" (P. 10)
200mm
50mm150mm 150mm 50mm
When attaching the TV to
the wall, use the optional
JVC wall mounting unit.
Installation requirements
To avoid overheating, ensure the unit has ample room.
Connect the aerial Connect a VCR/DVD recorder
Conditional
Access
Module
(optional)
Viewing
Card
(optional)
Watch pay-per-view
Insert the CAM
The CAM and Viewing Card will
be sent by the broadcasting
company after contracting with
them.
Contract with a broadcasting
company beforehand.
Insert the Viewing Card
into the CAM
Plug the power cord,
and turn the power on
Set pay-per-view (P. 38)
Unplug the power cord

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AERIAL
TV
VCR/DVD recorder
EXT-3 EXT-2 EXT-1
AC
INLET
To the
AC outlet
Connect T-V LINK compatible device to EXT-2.
T-V LINK "What is T-V LINK?" (P. 12)
Connect a VCR/DVD recorder
Watch pay-per-view
Insert the CAM
The CAM and Viewing Card will
be sent by the broadcasting
company after contracting with
them.
Contract with a broadcasting
company beforehand.
Insert the Viewing Card
into the CAM
Plug the power cord,
and turn the power on
Set pay-per-view (P. 38)
Unplug the power cord

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EXT-3
AERIAL
CENTRE
CH IN
AUDIO
OUT
VCR VCR/DVD recorder
EXT-2
EXT-4
Connecting external devices
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.)
: signal direction
DVD player
(HDMI compatible)
EXT-6
DVD player Amplifier
(L) (R)
· Composite
signal
· Sound L/R
Output Input
· Composite signal/
RGB/S-VIDEO
· Sound L/R
Output Input
· Composite
signal
· Sound L/R
· T-V LINK
EXT-1
· Composite signal/
RGB/S-VIDEO
· Sound L/R
Output Input
· Composite
signal
· Sound L/R
Watching videos EXT-2 Dubbing videos
Using T-V LINK EXT-3 Watching videos
(T-V LINK compatible)
Connect DVI devices (P. 46)
T-V LINK (P. 12)
(HDMI)
(T-V LINK)
(Y) (Pb) (Pr) (R) (L)
Use S-VIDEO "S-IN" (P. 27)
Use S-VIDEO "S-IN" (P. 27)
Select dubbing sources
"DUBBING" (P. 27)
Connect a decoder "DECODER" (P. 33)