JVC I'Art Pro AV-48P776 User manual

For Models:
AV-48P776
AV-56P776
AV-48P786
AV-56P786
Illustration of AV-56P776 and RM-C1270G
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 cove[ of this guide, Keep this user's guide in a convenient P!ac efor future
reference. Keep the carton and original packaging for future use.
Model Number:
Serial Number: LCT1885-001A-A
07O5JGI-II-IM

RISK OF ELECTRIC 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 qualified service
personnel,
The lightning flash 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 sufficient
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 specified 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 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.
* 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 I
This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other components that I
contain lead. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to I
environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact I
YOUr !0ca I authorities, or the Electronic Industries Alliance: http:!!w_.eiae.org i
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CAUTION:
• As an "ENERGY STAR<_''partner, JVC has determined
that this product or product model meets the "ENERGY
STAR®',guidelines for energy efficiency.
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 fire 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 fit 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 stiII fail to fit, contact your
electrician.
(POLARIZED-TYPE)
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 fire 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 traffic or abuse. This may result in a shock or fire hazard.
5Do 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.
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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
GROUND
CLAMP \
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRICAL
SERVICE _ROUNDING CONDUCTORS
EQUIPMENT (NEC SECTION 810-21 )
NEC _NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
4- ...... POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
/NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H)
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.
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 fire 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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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.
14 ATV 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.
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 manufactureCs 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 manufactureCs 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 installeCs 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.
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Displaying fixed images on your screen for extended periods of time can leave a subtle but
permanent ghost image in your screen. This is referred to as "burn-in". To avoid this, mix your
viewing patterns and aspect modes from time to time.
Examples include, but are not limited to the following: For example...
• Stock-market report bars TV on TV off
• Shopping channel Iogos and pricing displays
• Video game patterns or scoreboards
• Bright station loges
• Internet web sites or other computer-style
images.
• DVD discs, video tapes, laser discs
• Broadcast, cable, satellite channels or digital
television tuners/converters.
• Aspect modes that leave solid black bars
on the top and bottom, or both sides of the
screen.
Note: Warranty DOES NOT cover screen
burn-in or uneven picture tube aging.
Normally, light dusting with a soft, non-scratching duster will keep your TV clean.
If you wish to wipe down the television, first unplug it. Then wipe gently with a soft cloth, slightly
moistened with water. You can add a few drops of mild liquid detergent to the water to help
remove spots of oily dirt.
• DO NOT allow liquid to enter the TV through the ventilation slots.
• DO NOT use strong or abrasive cleaners on the TV.
• DO NOT spray liquids or cleaners directly on the TWs surface.
• DO NOT rub or scrub the TV harshly. Wipe the set gently with a soft cloth.
The screen is treated with an electrostatic-proof coating. When it gets dirty, wipe it gently with a
soft cloth. If the screen is very dirty, wipe it down with a cloth dipped in a diluted kitchen cleaner
and thoroughly wrung-out. Then wipe immediately after with a clean, dry cloth.
Do not apply alcohol, organic solvents (like acetone), acidic or alkaline cleansers to the screen.
These will remove the coating layer and cause discolorations.
Do not push or hit the screen. This could cause scratches on the screen surface and image
distortions.
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Unpacking your TV ............ 9
TV Models ................ 11
TV Remote Control ........... 12
Getting Started ............. 13
The Remote Control .......... 13
Connecting Your Devices ....... 14
Interactive Plug In Menu ........ 23
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Setting CATV, VCR and DVD Codes ...26
CATV or Satellite Codes ........ 26
VCR Codes .............. 27
DVD Codes .............. 28
Search Codes ............. 29
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Using the Guide ............. 30
Onscreen Menu System ......... 31
Auto Tuner Setup ............ 33
Channel Summary ............ 34
Channel Label ............. 35
V-Chip .................. 36
Set Lock Code ............. 42
Adjusting CRT Color Convergence .... 43
Language ................ 45
Closed Caption ............. 46
Auto Shut Off .............. 48
XDS ID ................. 48
Noise Muting .............. 48
Front Panel Lock ............ 49
V1 Smart Input ........... 49
Video Input Label .......... 50
Position Adjustment ........... 51
Power Indicator ............. 51
Digital-In ................. 52
taFIn Audio 52
Sound Settings ............. 55
Adjust Sound Settings ......... 55
Reset ................ 55
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Set Clock ................ 56
On/Off Timer ............... 57
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Power .................. 58
Number Buttons ............. 58
Tune ............... 58
Input ................... 58
Channel +/- . ............ 58
Volume +/- ............. 58
Return+/TV ............... 59
Sound .................. 59
Video Status ............... 60
TheaterPro D6500K ........... 60
Sleep Timer ............... 61
ML/MTS ................. 61
Muting .................. 61
Display ................. 62
C.C .................... 62
Favorite ................ 63
Aspect ................. 64
Aspect Ratios ............. 65
Menu .................. 65
OK ................... 65
Back ................... 65
TV/CATV Slide Switch .......... 66
VCR/DVD Slide Switch ......... 66
VCR Buttons ............... 66
DVD Buttons ............... 66
Super Focus ............... 66
Picture Settings ............. 53
Adjust Picture Settings ......... 53
Color Temperature ............ 53
Digitat Noise Clear ............ 53
VSM ................ 54
Naturat Cinema ................ 54
Reset .................. 54
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Digital Setup ............. 67
Antenna Level ............. 67
Digital Sound ............. 68
Software Version ............. 68
Software Update ............ 68
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Digital CH D/A (Digital/Analog) ..... 69
Sub Channel ............. 69
Guide ............... 69
[1_ II l_ {el ii I_|| [I] i....... 114
Weak Signal ............. 70
No Program ............. 70
Troubleshooting ............. 71
Warranty .............. 72
Authorized Service Center .......... 73
Specifications ............. 74
Notes ................. 75
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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:
Two AA
1 Television 1 Remote Control Batteries
Note: Your television
and/or remote
control may differ
from the examples
illustrated here.
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I 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 I
television. To make these connections you wiII use plugs !ike the ones illustrated below. I
Used to connect an
external antenna or
cable TV system to
your TV. Used to connect audio/
video devices like
VCRs, DVD players,
stereo amplifiers, game
consoles, etc.
Used to make video
connections with S-Video
VCRs, Camcorders and
DVD players.
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.
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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 welI as use the remote to set up
your television.
MODELS:
AV-48P776
AV-56P776
AV-48P786
AV-56P786
Note: The terminal
labeled "SERVICE
ONLY", is exclusively
used to update the
software version.
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• For information on remote control buttons, see pages 58 - 66.
• SUB CHANNEL and GUIDE buttons are for digital channels. If your TV is connected to an
ATSC antenna or Digital Cable, you can use these buttons.
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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).
Lift and pull the latch on the back of the remote control
to open. Insert two batteries (included) carefully noting
the "+" and "-" markings, placing the "-" end in the unit
first. Snap the cover back into place.
When you change the batteries, try to complete the
task within three minutes. If you take longer than
three minutes, the remote control codes for your VCR, DVD, and/or cable box/satellite
receiver may have to be reset. See pages 26 - 29.
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
dVO's onscreen menu system. To use the onscreen menus,
press the MENUbutton.
Basic Operation
Turn the television on and off by pressing the POWERbutton at the top right corner
of the remote. If this is the first time you are turning on the TV, the interactive
plug-in menu appears.
• Make sure the TV/CATV switch is set to TV. Move the switch to CATV only if
you need to operate a cable box.
• Slide the VCR/DVD selector switch to VCR to control a VCR. Slide to
DVD to control a DVD player. Please see pages 26 to 29 for instructions on
programming your remote control to operate a cable box, VCR or DVD player.
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Notes:
• These connections are examples.
• After you are finished connecting your devices, plug the power cord into the nearest power
outlet and turn on the TV.
• To connect a DVD player, see VCR Connection. A DVD player is optional
• If you have a satellite television system, refer to the satellite TV manual.
No VCR Connection
CabHe or Antenna Output
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(VHF/UHF)
TV Rear PaneH
Note:
• If you do not have a cable box, connect the cable wire from the walI outlet into the back of
the TV.
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VCR Connection
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.
• You may also connect the DVD player to Input 1.
Diagram #I
Cable or Antenna
Output VCR
Coaxial Cable
(Attachment)
TV Rear Panel
R
DVD Player (OPTIONAL)
Note:
• If this connection setup does not work for you, try the connection setup on page 16.
Green
Blue
Red

Diagram #2
Cable or Antenna
Output
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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, pull on the door
to open it. You can a!s0 connect these using !he !e!evision ,s [ea r input jacks , using the sam e
nstruct ons.
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CAMCQRDER
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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, OR connect an S-Video cable from the front of the TV to the camcorder.
2) Connect a white cable from the camcorder LEFTAUDIO OUT, into the LEFTAUDIO IN on
the front of the TV.
3) Connect a red cable from the camcorder RIGHTAUDIO OUT, into the RIGHTAUDIO 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
L/MONO on the front of the TV.
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Connecting to an External Amplifier
TV Rear PaneF
AUDIO
ou
(Speaker Speaker
Amp,ifier
1) Connect a white cable from the LEFT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV to the
LEFT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier.
2) Connect a red cable from the RIGHTAUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV to the
RIGHTAUDIO INPUT on the amplifier.
Notes:
• Refer to your amplifier's manual for more information.
• You can use AUDIO OUTPUT for your home theater system.
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Connecting to an amplifier using your optical output
You can connect an amplifier that has an optical digital input terminal by using an optical digital
cable from the optical output. The signal that is output can be PCM or Dotby Digital.
TV Rear Panel
Amplifier
1) Connect the optical cable from the back of the TV to the back of the amplifier.
Notes:
• This terminal can only output digital audio.
• In order to use the optical output connection, select PCM or Dotby Digital on Digital Sound in
the Digital Setup Menu. See page 68.
• Refer to your owners manual on using your amplifier.

Connecting to a Digital TV Receiver
By connecting a Digital TV Reciever, high definition pictures can be displayed on your TV in
their digital form.
DTV Decoder
DtGn-AL OUT AUD!O OUT
(
HDMi to DV_ Cable
After the connections have been made
tighten the screw to secure the cables,
TV Rear Panel
1) Connect the HDMI to DVI Cable from the DIGITAL OUT on the back of your DTV decoder, to
the DIGITAL-IN on the back of your television.
2) Connect a red cable from the DTV decoder RIGHT AUDIO OUT, to the RIGHT AUDIO IN into
VIDEO-3 on the back of your television.
3) Connect a white cable from the DTV decoder LEFT AUDIO OUT, to the LEFTAUDIO IN into
VIDEO-3 on the back of your television.
• The digital-in terminal is not compatible with the picture signal of a personal computer.
• Use a HDMI to DVI cable (commercially available) in order to digitally connect the television
with a DTV decoder.
Notes:
• If 480p signals (640x480 or 720x480) are displayed on the screen, the horizontal balance
may be slightly shifted. Access the "DIGITAL-IN" in the initial setup menu to adjust it. (Refer
to page 52.)
• When you do the above connection, set DIGITAL-IN AUDIO in the Initial Setup menu to
ANALOG. See "DIGITAL-IN AUDIO", page 52.
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