JVC TM-2703U User manual

Color Monitor/Receiver Users Guide
For Model TM-2703U
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. Keep the carton and
original packaging for future use.
Model Number:
LCT1467-001A-A
0503-TN-II-IM
Illustration of TM-2703U and RM-C203
Serial Number:
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Important Safety Precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock. Do not remove
cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualied service personnel.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TV SET TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO INSURE PERSONAL SAFETY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES
REGARDING THE USE OF THIS UNIT.
1. Operate only from the power source specied on the unit.
2. Avoid damaging the AC plug and power cord.
3. Avoid Improper installation and never position the unit where good ventilation is
unattainable.
4. Do not allow objects or liquid into the cabinet openings.
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 modi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.
• To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord,
receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade
exposure.
IMPORTANT RECYCLING INFORMATION
This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other components
that contain lead. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your
community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling
information, please contact your local authorities, or the Electronic
Industries Alliance: http://www.eiae.org
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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 potential electrical shock or re hazards.
In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this TV set, observe the following basic rules for its
installation, use and servicing. Also follow all warnings and instructions marked on your TV set.
INSTALLATION
1 Your TV set is equipped with a polarized AC line plug (one blade of the
plug is wider than the other). This safety feature allows the plug to t
into the power outlet only one way. Should you be unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Should it still fail to t,
contact your electrician.
2 Operate the TV set only from a power source as indicated on the TV set or refer to the operating
instructions for this information. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your
TV set dealer or local power company. For battery operation, refer to the operating instructions.
3 Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous, and so are frayed power cords and broken
plugs. They may result in a shock or re hazard. Call your service technician for replacement.
4 Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV set where power cord
is subject to trafc or abuse. This may result in a shock or re hazard.
5 Do not use this TV set near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a
wet basement, or near swimming pool, etc.
6 If an outside antenna is connected to the TV set, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical
Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge
unit, connection requirements for the grounding electrode.
(POLARIZED-TYPE)
CAUTION ON REPLACABLE LITHIUM BATTERY
The battery used in this device may present a re or chemical burn hazard if
mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100ºC or incinerate.
Replace battery with CR2032 Panasonic (Matsushita Electric) or Maxell is
recommended.
Danger of explosion or risk of re if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
• Dispose of used battery promptly.
• Keep away from children.
• Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in re.
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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.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
8 TV sets are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet to allow heat generated during operation to be
released.
Therefore:
— Never block the bottom ventilation slots of a portable TV set by placing it on a bed, sofa, rug, etc.
— Never place a TV set in a “built-in” enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.
— Never cover the openings with a cloth or other material.
— Never place the TV set near or over a radiator or heat register.
9 To avoid personal injury:
— Do not place a TV set on a sloping shelf unless properly secured.
— Use only a cart or stand recommended by the TV set manufacturer.
— Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets.
— Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting kit
approved by the manufacturer.
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10 Caution children about dropping or pushing objects into the TV set through cabinet openings. Some
internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can result in a re or electrical shock.
11 Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or an aerosol cleaner.
12 Never add accessories to a TV set that has not been designed for this purpose. Such additions may result
in a hazard.
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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.
14 A TV set and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the TV set and cart combination to overturn.
Service
15 Unplug this TV set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the TV set.
C. If the TV set has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the TV set does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV set to
normal operation.
E. If the TV set has been dropped or damaged in any way.
F. When the TV set exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service.
16 Do not attempt to service this TV set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
17 When replacement parts are required, have the service technician verify in writing that the replacement
parts he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts. Use of manufacturer’s specified
replacement parts can prevent fire, shock, or other hazards.
18 Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV set, please ask the service technician to perform the
safety check described in the manufacturer’s service literature.
19 When a TV set reaches the end of its useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture tube
implosion. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the TV set.
20 Note to CATV system installer.
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC
that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)
How to use the remote.
Before using, insert the lithium battery – CR2032 – correctly,
with the plus (+) side up into the battery compartment.
To open it, press the release tab and carefully pull the
compartment out. The remote control can operate most of
your TV’s functions, as well as basic functions of JVC VCRs.
* Point the remote towards the remote sensor on the target
component. The maximum operating distance is about 8
meters.
* To operate a JVC VCR, use any of the following buttons:
VCR POWER, TV/VCR INPUT, VCR CH+/-, PLAY,
REWIND, FAST-FORWARD, STOP, RECORD and
PAUSE.
NOTE: If the remote does not work properly, remove the
battery, wait for a few seconds, replace the battery
and try again.
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Unpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
TV Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting Your Devices . . . . . . . 11
Auto Tuner Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Auto Tuner Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Channel Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Set Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Closed Caption . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Front Panel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Auto Shut Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Adjust Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . 28
Noise Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Adjust Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . 29
MTS (Multi-channel Sound) . . . . . . . 29
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Channel +/– . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Volume +/– . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
100+ Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Return + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Video Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
C.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
VCR Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Table of Contents
Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Onscreen Menus . . . . . . . . 16
Button Functions . . . . . . . 32
Appendices . . . . . . . . . . 36
Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . 17
Clock Timers . . . . . . . . . . 30
Picture Adjust . . . . . . . . . 28
Sound Adjust . . . . . . . . . 29
Set Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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CR2032
Battery
1 Television 1 Remote Control
Used to connect an
external antenna or
cable TV system to your
TV.
We recommend that before you start using your new television, you read your entire User’s
Guide so you can learn about your new television’s many great features. If you’re anxious to
start using your television right away, a quick setup guide follows on the next few pages.
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:
Once you have unpacked your television, the next step is to connect it to your antenna/
cable or satellite system and to connect the audio/video devices you want to use with your
television. To make these connections you will use plugs like the ones illustrated below.
Coaxial Cables
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Used to connect audio/
video devices like
VCRs, DVD players,
stereo amplifiers, game
consoles, etc.
Component Cables
Composite Cables
Audio Cables
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Quick Setup Diagrams
NOTE: Before you connect your television to another device, please refer to the proper
diagrams for your specific TV and remote. These will help you in understanding how
to connect your television to another device, as well as use the remote to set up your
television.
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Rear Panel Diagram
Front Panel Diagram
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• For information on remote control buttons, see pages 32 - 35.
RM-C203
Quick Setup Remote Control
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These quick setup pages will provide you, in three easy steps, with the basic information you
need to begin using your new television right away.
If you have questions, or for more detailed information on any of these steps, please consult
other sections of this manual.
Before you can operate your remote control, you first need to install the batteries (included).
With your thumb, push the latch on the back of the remote control inward, and while holding
it there, pull the battery cover out with your index finger. Insert the battery (included) carefully
noting the “+” and “–” markings. Push the cover back into place.
Getting Started
Step 1 – The Remote Control
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Key Feature Buttons
The four key feature buttons at the center of the remote
can be used for basic operation of the television. The top
and bottom buttons will scan forward and back through
the available channels. 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. These buttons are also marked
with four arrows and are used with JVC’s onscreen menu
system. To use the onscreen menus, press the MENU
button.
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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. After you are finished connecting your devices, plug the power cord into the nearest
power outlet and turn on the TV.
Step 2 – Connecting Your Devices
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A VCR is not necessary for operation of the television. If you follow these diagrams and the
television does not work properly, contact your local cable operator.
• To connect a DVD player, see page 13. A DVD player is optional.
• If you have a satellite television system, please refer to the satellite TV manual.
Basic Operation
Turn the television on and off by pressing the POWER button at the top right corner
of the remote.
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 
  



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 

Quick Setup Connections
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 

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 
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

 
   
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12
Notes:
• You must connect the video cable from the DVD player to the BNC connector box in order for
it to work.
• If your VCR is a mono sound unit, it will have only one audio out jack. Connect it to the TV’s
LEFT AUDIO INPUT.
• Use the S-Video connection if possible for superior picture quality.
• Your VCR must be turned on to view premium cable channels.
Note:
• If you do not have a cable box, connect the cable wire directly
from the wall outlet into the back of the TV.
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
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
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Diagram #1
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



Diagram #2
Quick Setup Connections
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
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

Before connecting any video devices to the Monitor/Receiver,
you must connect the BNC Connector Box in order for those
devices to work.
1) Slide the clips on the back of the BNC connector box into the
slots to the left of the jackpack on the back of the television.
2) Connect the BNC connector box's yellow video cable to the
yellow video input on the TV's rear jack panel.
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• You must connect the video cable from the DVD player to the BNC connector box in order for
it to work.
• Please consult the user’s manual for your DVD player for more information on how to hook it
up properly.
• Progressive DVD players (players with an output scan of 31.5 KHz) will not work properly with
this television. Set your DVD player’s output to “interlaced”, or non-progressive mode.
Diagram #3
13
Quick Setup Connections
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

Connecting to A DVD Player
You can connect a DVD player instead of a VCR as illustrated in Diagram #2 on page 12 or
Diagram #3 above.
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1) Connect a yellow composite cable from the camcorder VIDEO OUT, into the VIDEO IN on
the front of the TV.
2) Connect a white composite cable from the camcorder LEFT AUDIO OUT, into the
LEFT AUDIO IN on the front of the TV.
3) Connect a red composite cable from the camcorder RIGHT AUDIO OUT, into the
RIGHT AUDIO IN on the front of the TV.
Note:
• If your camcorder is a mono sound model it will have only one AUDIO OUT. Connect it to the
LEFT AUDIO IN.
You may connect a camcorder, game console or other equipment to your television by using
the front input jacks. You can also connect these using the television’s rear input jacks, using
the same instructions.
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Connecting to a Camcorder

Quick Setup Connections
1) Connect a white composite cable from the LEFT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV to
the LEFT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier.
2) Connect a red composite cable from the RIGHT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV to
the RIGHT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier.
Notes:
• Refer to your amplifier’s manual for more information.
• You can use AUDIO OUTPUT for your home theater system.
Connecting to an External Amplifier
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
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Press the Menu button on the remote control.
π† buttons to move to AUTO TUNER SETUP
è buttons to begin AUTO TUNER SETUP
è To choose CABLE (if you are connected to a cable system) or AIR (if you use an
antenna)
π† To move to START
è To start Auto Tuner Setup
The Auto Tuner will now memorize all of the clear, active channels your television can receive.
This will take one or two minutes.
Step 3 – Auto Tuner Setup
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Quick Setup Auto Tuner Setup

The Quick Setup is complete
When the setup is finished, PROGRAMMING OVER ! is displayed. Your quick setup is now
complete. 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.
Cable Box and Satellite Users: After your auto tuner setup is complete, you may, (depending
on the type of hookup), have only 1 channel, usually 3 or 4 in the auto tuner memory. This is
normal.
JVC’s onscreen menu system lets you set your television up to meet your own personal viewing
preferences. The menu screens and their features are discussed in detail in this book. The menu
settings are optional, you can set as many or as few of them as you wish. But to begin watching
your television right away you will need to run the Auto Tuner Setup. This lets your television
learn the channels it is able to receive. To run the Auto Tuner Setup follow the steps below.
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
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
  
 
 

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To bring up the onscreen menu, press the MENU button on the remote control. The item
that appears in yellow is the one currently selected. If you press the MENU button again, the
onscreen display will skip to the next menu screen. If you use the Menu button on the TV’s front
panel instead of the remote, an additional menu screen showing input will appear.
Notes:
• Menus shown in this book are illustrations, not exact replications of the television’s onscreen
displays.
• If you do not press any buttons for a few seconds, the onscreen menu will automatically shut
off.
Onscreen Menus
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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 CH+ or CH– buttons. Pressing the CH+ or CH–
buttons let you:
• Move vertically in a main menu screen
• Move through a submenu screen
• Move to the next letter, number, or other choice in a submenu
• Back up to correct an error
• Scan through TV channels (when not in a menu screen)
è Left and right arrows mean press the VOLUME+ or VOLUMEРbuttons to move left or right
to:
• Select a highlighted menu item
• Select an item in a submenu
• Select numbers in certain menu options
• Turn the volume up or down (when not in a menu screen)
The “press button” icon means you should press the button named on your remote
control. (Button names appear in SMALL CAPITAL LETTERS.)
The “helping hand” icon points to the highlighted or selected item in a menu.
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 
  
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Initial Setup
17
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.
In Auto Tuner Setup, the TV automatically scans through all available channels, memorizing the
active ones and skipping over blank ones or channels with weak signals. This means when you
scan (using the CHANNEL +/– buttons) you will receive only clear, active channels.
Press the MENU button
π† To AUTO TUNER SETUP
è To operate
è To choose CABLE or AIR
π† To move to START
è To start Auto Tuner Setup
Programming will take approximately 1 to 2 minutes. The auto tuner is finished when the
message PROGRAMMING OVER! appears onscreen.
Note:
• Some cable systems experience interference from radio frequencies on cable Channel 95.
You may delete this channel from your scan by removing the “X” next to it on the Channel
Summary screen shown on the next page.
• Noise Muting will not work during Auto Tuner Setup.
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
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
  
 
 

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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!” will flash on the screen:
The channel cannot be accessed until the correct code
is entered.
• Once a channel has been unlocked, it will remain unlocked until the television is turned off.
• See also “Set Lock Code”, page 25.
Initial Setup
18
Channel Guard Message
Channel Summary
Channel summary allows you to customize the line-up of channels received by your TV. You
can add or delete channels from the line-up or prevent any unauthorized viewers from watching
any or all 181 channels.
Press the MENU button
π† To CHANNEL SUMMARY
è To operate
The Channel summary screen will now be displayed with
the channels set to scan marked with an “¸”. You can
delete channels from the scan by removing the “¸”. If any
channels were missed during auto tuner setup and you
wish to add them, you may by placing an “¸” next to the
channel number.
π† To the SCAN column
è To include or delete from scan
Press the EXIT button when finished
You can block access to a channel by activating the channel lock.
Press the MENU button
π† To CHANNEL SUMMARY
è To operate
π† To the Lock Column ( )
Press the ZERO button to lock or unlock that channel
Press the EXIT button when finished
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You can customize the V-Chip settings of your television to match your personal tastes. The
V-Chip menu below is the starting point for your V-Chip settings
You can use US V-Chip settings (for programming broadcast from the United States), Canadian
V-Chip settings (for programming broadcast from Canada), and movie ratings. You may use any
or all of the settings (US V-Chip, Canada V-Chip, Movie ratings). Descriptions for setting each
of the three V-Chip formats appear in the next six pages along with descriptions of the rating
categories.
To access the rating categories:
Press the MENU button
π† To V-CHIP
è To operate (Lock icon will appear)
Press ZERO to access the V-Chip menu
è To turn V-Chip ON or OFF (V-Chip must be
turned ON for rating settings to operate)
π† To move to SET US TV RATINGS,
SET MOVIE RATINGS, or SET CANADIAN RATINGS (see following pages for
descriptions of each item)
V-Chip
Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables you to block channels or content
that you feel to be inappropriate for children, based on US and Canada rating guidelines.
V-Chip has no effect on video signals from a DVD discs, VCR tapes or Camcorder connection.
Note: Some programs, and movies are broadcast without a ratings signal. Even if you set
up V-CHIP ratings limits, these programs will not be blocked. See page 20 for information on
how to block unrated programs.
Note (for Canadian viewers): The V-Chip function is based on specifications designed for
the United States and therefore may not work properly in Canada.
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You can block programs that are not rated.
Press the MENU button
π† To V-CHIP
è To operate (The lock icon appears)
Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup options
π† To UNRATED
è To VIEW or BLOCK
Press EXIT when done
Directions to Block Unrated Programs
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 • Locally Originated Programming
• News • Political Programs
• Public Service Announcements • Religious Programs
• Sports • Weather
• Some Commercials
Note:
• TV programs or movies that do not have rating signals will be blocked if the unrated category
is set to BLOCK.
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