JVC AV-14F703 User manual

For model:
AV-14F703
JVC
COLOR TELEVISION
USER'S GUIDE
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IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER:
In the space below, enter the serial number for your
television (located on 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.
Serial Number

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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
ral triangle is intended to
ature accompanying the
WARNING : to prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION : 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 SAFEGUARDS
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13. LIGHTNING
To protect your unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line
14. POWER LINES
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.
15. OVERLOADING
16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
Do not push objects through any openings in this unit, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could
result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid into the unit.
17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70, 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 to grounding elec¬
trodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
18. SERVICING
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.
d. If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by
the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation.
e. If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.
20. REPLACEMENT PARTS
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
those that have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
21. SAFETY CHECK
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
amplifiers) that produce heat.
23. 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.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING : NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

IMPORTANT RECYCLING INFORMATION
This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other com¬
ponents that contain lead. Disposal of these materials may be regu¬
lated in your community due to environmental considerations. For
disposal or recycling information, please contact your local athori-
ties, or the Electronic Industries Alliance: http://www.eiae.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES.,***,.4
LOCATION OF CONTROLS.5
REMOTE CONTROL.6
ANTENNA/CATV CONNECTIONS.11
CONNECTION TO OTHER EQUIPMENT 12
SETTING LANGUAGE.13
SETTING CLOCK.13
TO MEMORIZE CHANNES. 14
SETTING V-CHIP. 15
TV BASIC OPERATION. 17
INPUT button.18
STEREO AND SEPARATE AUDIO
PROGRAM (SAP).18
DISPLAY button.18
PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS.***« 19
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS.19
CLOSED CAPTION.20
ON/OFF TIMER .21
BBE.22
SLEEP TIMER button.22
VCR buttons.22
DVD buttons.22
TV/CATV swich.22
VCR/DVD swich.22
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .23
SPECIFICATIONS.Back Cover
FEATURES
• Flat Picture Tube - It reduces the influence of surrounding light resulting in outstanding image detail and clarity.
• 181 Channel Tuner - The tuning system is capable of receiving all 68 VHF/UHF standard broadcast channels that are available in
your area. When operating on a cable system, it can tune to the standard VHF channel frequencies plus up to 113 cable channel
frequencies. The actual number of channels received depends upon channel reception in your area or your cable system.
• On-Screen 3 Language Display - Consists of channel, sleep timer, volume level, muting, text/caption indicators and picture
control adjustments. These can be displayed in English, Spanish or French.
• ON/OFF Timer - Allows you to automatically turn on or off your TV at a set time.
• Sleep Timer - Operable from the remote control, this TV can be programmed up to 120 minutes to turn off automatically.
• V-Chip - The V-Chip function can read the rating of a TV program or movie content if the program is encoded with this
information. The V-Chip will allow you to set a restriction level.
. Picture Control Adjustments - The On-Screen display allows precise remote control adjustment of BRIGHTNESS, COLOR,
CONTRAST, SHARPNESS, TINT and COMPONENT.
• Closed Captioned Decoder - Displays text captions or 1/2 of full screen text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers.
• Stereo/SAP Reception - This TV is designed to receive stereo and separate audio program (SAP) broadcasts where available.
• BBE- BBE gives you the vivid sound with so much presence.
• Video Input Jacks - This unit is equipped 3 types of video input jacks. The component video in jacks and S-video in jack enable
you to watch the DVD player or the video devices with high quality picture.
• Remote Control - You can operate your VCR, Cable Box, Satellite Dish and DVD after you have registered the 3-digit codes for
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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1. POWER Button - Press to turn the TV on or off.
2. Remote Sensor - Signals from the Remote
Control unit are received here.
3. ON TIMER Indicator - This indicator lights up
when the powered up. It also lights up when ON
TIMER program is turned ON while power is OFF.
4. CHANNEL +/- Buttons - Press to select a higher
or lower numbered channel set into memory.
5. VOLUME +/- Buttons - Press to raise or lower the
volume of the sound.
6. VIDEO 3 IN Jacks (Front) - Audio and video signal
cables from an external source can be connected
7. HEADPHONES JACK - Plug an earphone or head¬
phones with an 1/8 miniplug into tnis jack for listening.
8. VHF/UHF IN (ANT) Jack - Connect a VHF/UHF
antenna or CATV cable to this jack.
9. VIDEO 1 IN Jacks (Rear) - Audio and video signal
cables from an external source (ex. VCR) can be
connected here. If your video device has S-video out
jack, connect to S-video in jack.
10. VIDEO 2 IN Jacks - Audio and video signal cables
from an external source (ex. DVD) can be connected
If you have a DVD with component video out jacks,
connect to the component video in jacks. If you have
a video device without the component video out,
connect to video in jack.
11. REAR AUDIO (L / R) /VIDEO OUT Jacks - Used to
output audio and video signals to a TV, amplifier or
VCR.
NOTE: This video out jack does not output the signal
from component video in jacks.
12. AC Power Cord - Connect to a 120V, 60Hz outlet.
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REMOTE CONTROL
1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction
of the arrow.
1. TV/CATV Switch - Used to select the TV or Cable
Box to be operated. (You can operate your cable box
after you have programed the remote control.)
2. VCR/DVD switch - Used to select the VCR or DVD
to be operated. (You can operate your VCR or DVD
after you have programed the remote control.)
3. BBE Button - Press to turn BBE On or Off.
4. DISPLAY Button - Displays the current status time,
channel (or Input), the present settings on the TV
screen.
5. SLEEP TIMER Button - Sets the TV to turn off
automatically after up to 120 minutes.
6. C.C. (Closed Caption) Button - Switches between
Caption, Text and TV modes for Closed-Captioned
programs.
7. MUTING Button - Press to turn off the sound. Press
again to turn the sound back on.
8. CH +/- Buttons - Press the + button to change to a
higher numbered channel set into memory. Press the
- button to change to a lower numbered channel set
into memory. Press to select the desired item during
On-Screen operations.
9. MENU Button - Press to display the On-Screen
menu function.
10. VCR or DVD Operation Buttons - Press to operate
your VCR or DVD.
11. POWER Button - Press to turn the TV on or off.
12. STANDARD Button - Press to reset the On-Screen
picture adjustments or Audio adjustment to their
factory preset positions.
13. INPUT Button - Switches between the TV and
external input sources.
14.10-key pad - Allows direct access to any channel of
the TV, VCR or Cable box.
15. RETURN Button - Switches between the present
channel and the last channel selected.
16. LIGHT Button - Press to turn the illumination on for
CH +/- and VOL +/- buttons.
17. AUDIO SELECT Button - Switches sound between
mono and stereo, and SAP when receiving broad¬
casts in stereo or SAP.
18. ENTER Button - Press to enter selected setup.
19. VOL +/- Buttons - Press the + button to increase, or
the - button to decrease the volume level. Press to
select the desired setting or arrangement during On-
Screen operations.
20. EXIT Button - Press to exit the On-Screen menu
function.

REMOTE CONTROL BASICS
• Before you can operate the remote control, you must
first install the batteries (included). See “Changing the
Batteries” on this page above for instructions. (For an
illustration, please see page 6.)
• Press the POWER button to turn the television on or
off.
• 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 8 to 10 for instructions on programming
your remote control to operate a Cable box, VCR or
DVD player.
Press the CH + and CH - buttons to scan through the
channels. Tap the CH + or CH - button to move
Press VOL + or VOL - to raise or lower the volume.
An indicator bar will appear onscreen to show you the
television volume level.
The CH +/- and VOL +/- buttons are also used to
10-key pad.
• This remote includes illuminated buttons for key
features like CH +/- buttons, and VOL +/- buttons.
Press the LIGHT button to tur
CHANGING THE BATTERIES
towards the bottom to remove it.
Insert two AA batteries (supplied), carefully noting the
“+” and markings on the batteries and on the remote
When batteries are installed, slide the cover back into
place (until it clicks into position).
• If the remote control acts erratically, replace the
We recommend using alkaline batteries for longer
battery life.
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 may have to be reset (pages 8-10).
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
batteries in this device:
2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing
the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment.
Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
To avoid a potential short circuit, insert the ” end
3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g.
Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh
4. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from
possible battery leakage.
recharged; they can overheat and rupture. (Follow
battery manufacturer’s directions.)
6. When you change the batteries, try to complete the
may have to be reset (see page 8).
EFFECTIVE DISTANCE OF THE REMOTE
CONTROL TRANSMITTER
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operate.
• When direct sunlight, an incandescent lamp,
fluorescent lamp or any other strong light

REMOTE CONTROL (CONTINUED)
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.
Cable Box or Satellite setup
The remote control is programmed with CATV and/or Satellite codes for power on, power off, channel up, channel
down, and f 0 key operation.
Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function:
f) Slide the 2-Way Mode Selector switch to CATV.
2) Press the TV POWER and RETURN buttons. Hold for at least three seconds and release.
3) Press TV POWER, see if the CATV or Satellite box responds.
4) If there was a response, press RETURN. The operating codes are now set. If there was no response, repeat Step 3.
If you repeat Step 3 a total of 52 times without a response, use the remote control which came with the equipment.
5) Press RETURN to exit.
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■ power on, power off, play, stop, fast-forward,
VCR setup
The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for
record, channel up, and channel down operation.
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 DISPLAY button.
4) With the DISPLAY button held down, enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad.
5) Release the DISPLAY button.
6) Confirm the operation of the VCR.
• If your VCR does not respond to the first code, try the others listed. If it does not respond to any code, try the
Search Codes Function as shown below.
VCR Search Codes Function:
1) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to 'TV ” and the other 2-way selector switch to “VCR ”.
2) Press the VCR POWER and RETURN buttons. Hold for at least three seconds and release.
3) Press VCR POWER, see if the VCR responds.
4) If there was a response, press RETURN. The operating codes are now set. If there was no response, repeat Step ' ■
If you repeat Step 3 a total of 80 times without a response, use the manufacturers remote control which came
with the VCR.
5) Press RETURN to exit.

REMOTE CONTROL (CONTINUED)
DVD setup
The remote control is programmed with DVD codes for power on, power off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, previous
chapter, 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 DISPLAY button.
4) With the DISPLAY button held down, enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad.
5) Release the DISPLAY button.
6) Confirm the operation of the DVD player.
• If your DVD player does not respond to the first code, try the others listed. If it does not respond to any code, try
the Search Codes Function as shown below.
• After you program your remote, some DVD buttons may not work properly. If some buttons do not work
properly, use the remote control which came with your DVD player.
DVD Player Search Codes Function:
1) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV" and the other 2-way selector switch to “DVD",
2) Press the DVD POWER and RETURN buttons. Hold for at least three seconds and release.
3) Press DVD POWER, see if the DVD player responds.
4) If there was a response, press RETURN. The operating codes are now set. If there was no response, repeat Step 3.
If you repeat Step 3 a total of 30 times without a response, use the manufacturers remote control which came with
the DVD player.
5) Press RETURN to exit.
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