JVC AV 27050 User manual

Color Television
gserrs Guide
@For Models:
AV-36050
AV-36020
AV-32050
AV-32020
AV-32015
AV-27050
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IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER:
n tre spsces DeBOW enter the model and serial number
for your televlslor uocated on the rear of the television cabinet,
Stab e your sa_es receipt or _nvo_ce to the inside cover of this cuide
Keep this users guide in a convenient olace fc _future reference
Keeo the carton and orig_na_ packaging for future use
Model Number Serial Number

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 Flashwith 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 mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION:
Please read and retain for your safety.
Electrical energy can perforrn many ciseful 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, cise and servicing.
And also follow all warnings and instructions marked on your
TV set.
INSTALLATION
1Your TV set is equipped with a polarized AC line plug (one
blade of the plug is wider than the other).
(POLARIZED-TYPE)
_ARNING:
3AUTION:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TV
SET TO RAIN OR MOISTURE,
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 unattain-
able.
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 rernove the rear cover,
Changes or rnodifications 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, recepta-
cle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully
inserted to prevent blade exposure,
This safety feature allows the plug to Fitinto 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 fit, contact your electrician,
Operate the TV set only from a power source as indicated
on the TV set or refer to the operating instructions for this
inforrnation. If you are not sure of the type of power supply
to your home, consult your TV set dealer or local power
cornpany. For battery operation, refer to the operating
instructions,
Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are danger-
ous, and so are frayed power cords and broken plugs.
They rnay result in a shock or Fire hazard, Call your service
technician for replacernent.
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 rnay 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 swirnming pool, etc,

6 IfanoutsideantennaisconnectedtotheTVset,besurethe 13
antennasystemisgroundedsoastoprovidesorneprotection
againstvoltagesurgesandbuilt-upstaticcharges.Section810
dthe National Electrical Code provides inforrnation with respect
to proper grounding dthe rnast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size 14
dgrounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection requirements for the grounding electrode,
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, extrerne
care should be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with thern might be fatal,
EXAMPLEOF 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:
i Never block the bottom ventilation slots of a portable TV 16
set by placing it on a bed, sofa, rug, etc,
i Never place a TV set in a "built-in" enclosure unless
proper ventilation is provided.
i Never cover the openings with a cloth or other rnaterial. 17
i Never place the TV set near or overa radiator or heat register,
9 To avoid personal injury:
i Do not place a TV seton a sloping shelf unless properly secured.
i Use only a cart or stand recomrnended by the TV set
manufacturer,
i Do not try to roll a cart with srnall casters across thresh- 18
olds or deep pile carpets.
i Wall or shelf rnounting should follow the manufacturer's
instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by
the manufacturer,
USE
10 Caution children about dropping or pushing objects into the TV set
through cabinet openings, Sorne internal parts carry hazardous
voltages and contact can result in a fire or electrical shrxtk.
II 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,
For added protection of the TV set during a lightning storrn or
when the TV set is to be left unattended for an extended period
dtime, unplug it ftorn the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna. This will prevent darnage to product due to lightning
storrns or power line surges.
A TV set and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces rnay 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 corot 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, Ifthe TV set does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered in the operating instructions as improper adjust=
rnent 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, Ifthe TV set has been dropped or darnaged in any way.
F, When the TV set exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
mance i this indicates a need for service,
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,
When replacement parts are required, have the service
technician verify in writing that the replacernent 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,
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV set,
please ask the service technician to perforrn 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 systern 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
systern of the building, as close to the point of cable entry
as practical,

WELCOME!
Congratulations on your new television ourcnase! We thanK you for cnoos_no JVC
We Know yOU are anxious to start watching your new telev_s_or out before you operate _t
please read tr" s guide and then keeo it hancy for future reference After a yoLjust bought a
great TV with a lot of terrific features, you should know wnat eacn feature s and how to use t
proper b
Please note as you read through tn_s guide, that tnere are n ustrations of select models for
your reference, The_e are several models in this cuide and therefore eacn H_ustration will not be of
the mode you own Just be sure to lOOKfor the simi ar feature on your TV.
Again. corg_atulations and thank you for choosing JVC! Enjoy
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONNECTIONS
Connections Checklist ................ 5
Front Panel Diagrams ................ 5
Rear Panel Diagrams ................ 6
Cable & VCR Connections .............. 6
Connecting to a Camcorder ............. 8
Connecting to an External Amplifier ......... 8
Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link
Capable Components ............... 9
GETTING STARTED
Remote Controls ................... 10
Power ......................... 11
Adjusting Volume .................. 11
Changing Channels ................. 11
Setting the CATV and VCR codes ......... 12
MENU FUNCTIONS
Symbols Used in this Guide ............ 14
Onscreen Menus ................... 14
Plug In Menu ..................... 15
Language
Auto Tuner Setup
Set Clock .................. 16
Finish
Initial Setup ..................... 17
Channel Summary
Channel Guard-Lock
V-Chip .................... 18
Set Lock Code .............. 21
Picture Adjust .................... 22
Tint
Color
Picture
Bright
Detail
Noise Muting
Set Video Status
Sound Adjust ..................... 23
Bass
Treble
Balance
MTS (Multi-channel Stereo Sound)
Some Sound Advice
Clock/Timers ..................... 24
On/Off Timer
Initial Setup ...................... 25
TVSpeaker
Audio Out
Closed Caption
BUTTON FUNCTIONS
Menu Button ..................... 26
Exit .......................... 26
Display ........................ 26
Video Status ..................... 26
Sleep Timer ...................... 26
Hyper Surround ................... 27
TV/Video ....................... 27
100+ .......................... 27
VCR Buttons ..................... 27
Muting ......................... 27
Return+ ....................... 27
Number Buttons (10 Key Pad) ........... 27
PIP On/Move ..................... 28
Freeze ......................... 28
Swap ......................... 28
Channel -/+ for PIP .................. 28
Source ........................ 28
APPENDICES
Troubleshooting ................... 29
Limited Warranty ................... 30
Authorized Service Centers ............. 31
Specifications .................... 32

CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS CHECKLIST -- READ ME FIRST!
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you read this section, and can t !dentify the p!ug s, connectors, and components you bare, donor
be afraid to seek help. I
1) Refer to the connection instructions in the user's
guide for each component you plan to connect.
They will provide more detailed information about
their products, and they will tell you what plugs and
cables are required.
2) Most A/V input jacks and plugs are color coded:
•Yellow plugs are Video connections
• Red plugs are for Right Audio connections
• White plugs are Left Audio (Mono) connections
3) Perform one hookup at a time.
If you have many accessories to connect, make sure
each connection is correct by checking to see that it
works properly before attempting the next connection.
(For example, always start with the RF or Cable
connections, make sure it works, then move on to
video or VCR connections.)
4) Unplug the power cord between each connection.
5) Each jack on the back of the TV is labeled. If you
read these instructions and still do not fully
understand the connections process, seek
assistance.
RF Connectors
S-Video Plug
AN Input Plug
AV Compu Link Cable
6) The AV Compu Link Cable is supplied with the
JVC device which you want to connect. If you do
not have one, but you do have a JVC C'ompu Link
capable VCR or HiFi, contact your local .JVC dealer.
FRONT PANEL DIAGRAMS
FRONT PANEL DIAGRAM
AV-36020 •AV-32050
AV-32020 •AV-32015
AV-27050
FRONT PANEL DIAGRAM
AV-36050

CONNECTIONS
REAR PANEL DIAGRAMS
_._ i__AUDIO VIDEO S:_JIDEO
L_ NO INPUT
INPUT
i®® -oR L OLrr
REAR PANEL DIAGRAM
AV-36050 •AV-32050 •AV-27050
AV-36020 • AV-32020
(The rear panels for the above modes are nearly
identical, The only clifference between them is a small
difference in the size of RF panels,)
REAR PANEL DIAGRAM
AV-32015
CABLE & VCR CONNECTIONS
There are three basic types d antenna or cable hookups, For VCR hookup only, see the Quick Setup Guide,
1} If:you nave an antenna, or a cable TV system that does not require you to use a cable box to tune the
cnannels use Diagram #1.
2} Ifyou nave a cable system that requires you to use a cable box to access allchannels use Diagram #2.
3) If you nave a cable system that requ res you to use a cable pox to access certain bremlum
cnannels but not regular Daslc cnannels, use Diagram # 3.
For information on working Picture in Picture (PIP), please see the PIP section on page 28
1) Connect cable or antenna RF wire outfrom the wall, into the splitter RF input,
2) Connect RF wire Out from the splitter RF output, in to the VCR RF input,
3) Connect RF wire Outfrom the splitter RF output, into the TV VHF/UHF input,
4) Connect yellow video cable out from the VCR Video output, in to the TV Video input jack,
5) Connect white audio cable out from the VCR Left Audio output, in to the TV Left Audio input jack,
6) Connect red audio cable out from the VCR Right Audio output, into the TV Right Audio inputjack,
[] If your VCR is mono it has only one audio outjack, connect it to TV L/Mono input,

CONNECTIONS
CABLE & VCR CONNECTIONS CONTINUED
1) Connect the cable RF wire outfrom the wall, into the cable box input,
2) Connect RF wire Outfrom the cable box RF output, in to the VCR RF input,
3) Connect RF wire Outfrom the VCR RF output, in to the TV VHF/UHF input,
4) Connect yellow video cable out from the VCR Video output, in to the TV Video input jack,
5) Connect white audio cable out from the VCR Left audio output, in to the TV Left Audio input jack,
6) Connect red audio cable outfrom the VCR Right Audio output, into the TV Right Audio inputjack,
[] If your VCR is mono it has only one audio outjack, connect it to TV L/Mono input,
m
1) Connec
2) Connect RF Outfrom splitter RF output, into cable box'RF input,
3) Connect RF wire Outfrom cable box RF output, into VCR RF input,
4) Connect RF wire Out from splitter RF output, in to TV VHF/UHF input,
5) Connect yellow video cable out from VCR Video output, in to TV Video input jack,
6) Connect white audio cable out from VCR Left audio output, in to TV Left Audio input jack,
7) Connect red audio cable outfrom VCR Right Audio output, into TV Right Audio input jack,
[] If your VCR is mono it has only one audio outjack, connect it to TV L/Mono input,

CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A CAMCORDER
Pfay your home movies back through your TV by connecting your camcorder to the TV3 A!V Inputs,
TV
CAMCORDER
1) White audio cable out from camcorder, in to TV Left Audio input jack,
2) Yellow video cable out from camcorder, in to TV Video input jack,
3) If you have a stereo model camcorder, connect the Red Audio cable outfrom the camcorder, in
to the TV Right Audio input jack,
TO CONNECT TO S-VHS ACCESSORIES:
Keep the audio connections the same as for a non-S-VHS VCR or camcorder (above), and use the
special S-VHS cable that came with the VCR or Camcorder,
1) S-VHS Plug out from VCR, in to TV's S-Video input,
CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER
AMPL FiZR
1) White audio cable outfrom TV Left Audio output jack, in to Amplifier [Left] input,
2) Red audio cable outfrom TV Right Audio output jack, in to Amplifier [Right] input,
NOTE; A) Set the TV Speaker to OFF (page 25), switch the audio output to VARI (page 25), and
adjust the sound with the TV remote's VOLUMEbutton,

CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO JVC AV COMPU LINK
CAPABLE COMPONENTS
AV Compu LInK maKes playing video tapes tota y automatic. Simply nser[ a ore-recorded taue _ nto
the JVC brand VCR and the VCR automaticalN turns on and starts :)laying At the same time the
VCR sends an AV Compu LInK s_gnal to the telews_on telling _tto turn on and switch to [ne correct
video inout,
NOTE: The AV Compu Link cable may be included with the AV Compu Link capable accessory yo_
intend to connect. If it is noL contact an authorized JVC Service Center for Part//EWP 805-012,
JVC
AV Compu Link,
Ca_bl;e
VCR
LINK
NO TES:
A) The AV Compu Link cable has a male 3.5 mm (mono) mini plug on each end.
B) If your JVC brand VCR has A Code/B Code Remote Control Switching (see your VCR instructions),
using VCR A Code will switch the TV to Video Input 1. If you use Input 1 for Video out from the cable
box, use Input 2 here. Using __BCode will switch the TV to Video Input 2.
C) To connect a JVC HiFi receiver or amplifier for a completely automated home theater, see the HiFi
receiver's instructions for detailed hookup diagrams.
*In order for the VCR to startplayback automatically, the recording tabs must be removed from the VHS
tape, If the tab is in place, automatic switching starts when you push the VCR PLAYbutton,
** AV COMPULINK EX is compatible with the tollowing 1998 receivers, RX-664V, RX-665V, RX-774V,
RX-884 V, RX- 1024 V,and later receiver models,

GETTING STARTED
REMOTE CONTROLS
RM-C341 RM-C345
AV-36050 •AV-32050
AV-27050 AV-36020 •AV-32020
CHANGING THE BATTERIES
Be sure to use only size AA batteries,
D Push down or raise the latch on the remote's back
cover to remove it,
E]
lrt
Insert the two supplied AA batteries, carefully noting
the "+" and "-" markings on the batteries and remote
control, To avoid a short circuit, insert "-" end first,
Snap the cover back into place,
RM-C241
AV-3201 5
RM_C247
[] if the remote control acts erratically, replace the batteries,
Typical battery life is usually about six months to one yea£
[] We recommend alkaline batteries for alonger battery fife,
RM-C341/RM-C345 USERS NOTE:
When you change the batteries, try to complete the task
within three minutes, If it takes longer than 3 minutes, the
remote control codes [or your VCR and/or Cable box will
have to be reset (page 12), RM_C347 •RM_C345

GETTING STARTED
POWER
[] Make sure that the TV/CATV switch is set to T_ Switch to CAW only to operate a cable box,
[] Press the POWERbutton on the remote control or the TV front panel, The On Timer lamp will glow red,
[] The first time you turn on the TV, the "Plug In Menu" will appear, You should turn to the Plug In
Menu section (page 15) now to learn more about this menu,
[] To turn the power off, press the POWERbutton again, The On Timer lamp will go out,
[] When the TV is off, the On-Timer lamp remains on while the On/Off Timer function is active, but at
a reduced brightness,
ADJUSTING VOLUME
D Use the VOLUME-/÷ buttons ( • • ) on the front panel or remote control, Use the VOLUME- ( • )
button to lower the volume, Press the VOLUME ÷ button ( • ) raise the volume,
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Press the MUTING button to instantly turn the volume off to zero, To restore the volume to the
previous volume level, simply press the MUTING button again,
CHANGING CHANNELS
_1_ 10 key direct access.
Press the numbers on the remote's 10 key pad, For single-digit channel numbers press 0 then the
number, For channels above 100, press the 100+ button plus the 2-digit number,
DCHANNEL--/+ button (4,V).
Press the CHANNEL-/+ button, it will scan the channels in order,
[] NOTE; After y,ou operate the Auto Tuner Setup (page 15), all of the blank, or empty, channels will be
removed from scanning so that there is no noise or channel snow when y,ou scan, only, active channels,
Return.
Press and release the RETURN+button to return to the previous channel, First, select a channel
(game #1), Then, select another channel (game #2) with the 10 key pad and push the RETURN+
button to flip directly back and forth,
Return+.
Press and hold down the RETURN+button for three seconds, The message, "RETURN CHANNEL
PROGRAMMED !" will appear and you can scan as you wish, Press RETURN+ again and you will go
back to the Return+ channel,
To cancel a Return+ channel, press and hold down the RETURN+button for another three seconds
and the message, "RETURN CHANNEL CANCELLED !" appears,
[] Pressing anumber key, or turning the set off will a/so cancel aReturn+ channel,

GETTING STARTED
SETTING THE CA TV & VCR CODES
ManyCATy If,he in,heIlsi not o,he
Codes listed, It your CATV box or your VOR do not respond to any ot the c'odes listed tbr the manutacturer and
search code function, use the remote contro! for that accessory to operate it.
CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE SETUP FOR RM-C341 AND RM-C345
The remote is programmed with the CATV and Satellite codes tar power on and otL 70 key and channel up
and down,
1) Determine the correct code from the "CAW & Satellite Codes" chart below.
2) Slide the 2-Way Mode Selector Switch to CATV.
3) Press and hold down the DISPLAYbutton.
4) Enter the 3-digit code with the 10 key pad while continuing to hold down the DISPLAYbutton.
5) Release the DISPLAYbutton.
6) Confirm the operation of the cable box.
Note :If your cable box or satellite box does not respond to any code on the chart, use the Search
Codes Function below.
CA TV & Satellite Cedes
CABLE BOXES CODES
ABC 024
Archer 032,025
Cableview 051,032
Citizen 022,051
Curtis 058, 059
Diamond 024, 032,025
Eagle 029
Eastern 034
GCBrand 032, 051
Gemini 022,043
General Instrument 065,024,025,026, 027,020,
021,022, 057,023
Hamlin 040, 041,042,045
Hitachi 049, 024
Jenold 065, 024,025, 026, 027, 020,
021,022, 057,023
Macom 049, 050, 051,054
Magnavox 033
Memorex 030
Movietime 032,051
Oak 039, 037,048
Panasonic 055, 056, 060
Paragon 063
Philips 028, 029, 030, 052, 053, 031,
069
Pioneer 047,062
Pulsar 051,032
CABLE BOXES CODES
Puser 032
RCA 061
Realistic 032
Regal 058, 064, 040, 041,042, 045,
068
Regency 034
Rembrandt 037,032,051,038
Samsung 051
Scientific Atlanta 057,058, 059
SLMark 051,047
Sprucer 051,056
Stargate 032,051
Telecaption 067
Teleview 047,051
Texscan 044
Tocom 035,036, 066
Toshiba 050
Unika 032, 025
Universal 022,032
Videoway 052
Viewstar 029, 030
Zenith 063,046
Zenith/Drake 046
Satellite
DIGITAL
SATELLITE
SYSTEMS
Echostar 100
G.E 106
Gradiente 112
Hitachi 104, 111
HNS (Hughes) 104
Panasonic 105
Philips 102, 103
Primestar 108
RCA 108, 109, 110
Sony 107
Toshiba 101
Uniden 102, 103
CODES
Search Codes Function :
1) Slide the 2-Way Mode Selector Switch to CATV.
2) Press the TV POWERand RETURN+buttons simultaneously for more than three seconds, then release.
3) Press TV POWERand check if the accessory responds.
4) If there was a response, press RETURN+.If there was no response, repeat Step 3 until there is a response. If
you repeat Step 3 more than 70 times and there is still no response, use the accessory remote.

GETTING STARTED
VCR SETUP FOR RM-C341 AND RM-C345
The remote is pre-progmmmed with the VCR codes tot power on and power otf, play, stop, fast-torward,
rewind, and channel up and down,
1) Determine the correct code from the "VCR Codes" chart (below).
2) Slide the 2-Way Mode Selector Switch to TV.
3) Press and hold down the DISPLAYbutton.
4) Enter the 3-digit code with the 10 key pad while continuing to hold down the DISPLAYbutton.
5) Release the DISPLAYbutton.
6) Confirm the operation of the VCR.
[] When you record a channel, press the PLAYbutton while continuing to hold down the RECbutton.
Note : If your VCR does not respond to any code on the chart, use the Search Codes Function below.
VCR Codes
VCRs CODES
Admiral 035
Aiwa 027,032
Akai 029, 072, 073,074
Audio Dynamic 003,005
Bell & Howell 063, 071
Broksonic 020, 026
Canon 023, 025
CCE 043
Citizen 064
Craig 063, 029, 064
Curtis Mathes 045, 024, 027
Daewoo 043, 059, 024
DBX 003, 004, 005
Dimensia 045
Emerson 043, 026, 077, 061,025, 042,
020, 076
Fisher 063, 066, 067,065,071
Eunai 027,026, 020, 000
GE 033,045,024
Go Video 037,051,049, 050, 089
Goldstar 064
Gradiente 083, 084, 081,000, 001
Hitachi 023, 045, 058, 027,081
Instant Replay 024,023
Jensen 003
JVC 000, 001,002, 003, 004, 005
Kenwood 003,004,064,005
LXl 027, 064, 058, 065, 066, 063,
O67
VCRs CODES
Magnavox 031,023, 024, 086
Marantz 003, 004, 005
Marta 064,
Memorex 024,067
MGA 038, 040, 047, 048, 041,042
Minolta 058, 045
Mitsubishi 038, 040, 047, 048, 041,042,
078, 090
Multitech 047,027,062
NEC 003, 004, 005,000
Olympic 024,023
Optimus 028, 021,035, 064
Orion 026, 020
Panasonic 023, 024, 021,022
Penney 024, 058, 045, 063, 003, 004,
005
Pentax 058, 005, 045
Philco 031,024, 027, 023, 026, 020,
043
Philips 031,023, 024, 086
Pioneer 023
Proscan 045, 058, 023,024,031,046,
059, 060, 033,087
Quasar 021,022, 023, 024
Radio Shack 033, 024, 063, 036, 067, 040,
O27
RCA 033, 045, 058, 023, 024, 031,
046, 059, 060, 083, 085, 087
Realistic 024, 063, 036, 067,040, 027
VCRs CODES
Samsung 037,060, 062, 033, 089
Sansui 003,026, 020, 052
Sanyo 063, 067,091,071
Scott 059, 060, 062, 067, 038, 040,
047,048, 026, 020
Sears 063,064,065, 066, 058
Shintom 075
Sharp 035,036, 080, 088
Signature 2000 027,035
Singer 075
Sony 028, 029, 030, 053, 054, 055
SV2000 027
Sylvania 031,023,024,027
Symphonic 027,081
Tashiro 064
Tatung 003, 004, 005
Teac 003, 004, 027,005
Technics 021,022,023,024
Teknika 024, 027,070
Toshiba 059, 046, 079
Vector Research 005
Wards 035,036, 067,044, 064
Yamaha 063,003,004,005
Zenith 044, 082, 064
Search Codes Function :
1) Slide the 2-Way Mode Selector Switch to TV.
2) Press the VCR POWERand RETURN+buttons simultaneously for more than three seconds, then release.
3) Press VCR POWERand check if the accessory responds.
4) If there was a response, press RETURN+.If there was no response, repeat Step 3 until there is a response. If
you repeat Step 3 more than 80 times and there is still no response, use the accessory remote.

THE ONSCREEN MENUS
THE SYMBOLS USED IN THIS GUIDE
AV Whenever you see up and down arrows is this
book, press the MENUUPOFMENUDOWNbutton to:
• Move vertically in the main menu,
• Move through a submenu,
• Move to the next letter, number, or other choice
in a submenu, or
• Back up to correct an error, or
• Channel Up or Down
Whenever you see left and right arrows, press the
MENU LEFT or MENU RIGHT button to:
• Select the highlighted item, or
• Select the options in a submenu, or
• Volume Up or Down
The "Press Button" means you should press that
button on the remote control,
The "Helping Hand" points to the highlighted or
selected item in a menu,
To use the Menu, press the MENUbutton and then use
the AV and _1_ buttons to move around the menu as
described above, If you continue pressing the MENU
button, the display will skip to the next menu screen,
Note1: The menu screens shown in this book are representations
of the menu screens on your set, not exact replications.
Note2: The "V-Chip" feature appears only on 50 series models.
Note& "TV Speaker" and "Audio Out" appear on all but AV-32075.
PLUG!N MENU _-]_1_-.
LANGUAGEENG FRESPA
AUTOTUNERSETUP
SETCLOCK
FINISH
SELECT BY{_1[_1
OPERATE BY N11_ t
The "Plug In Menu" only appears the first time the
TV is plugged in, or after a power interruption of
more than 90 seconds.
INITIALSETUP _ ::_
mPREVIOUS
_AUTO TUNERSETUP
CHANNELSUMMARY
SELECT BY EXITBY'
OPERATE BY _1 [_]
v
PICTUREADJUST
PREVIOUS [_J
COLOR
PICTURE
BRIGHT
DETAILNEXTPAGE
SELECT _
OPERATE BY [_
"V',A
PICTUREADJUST
[_ PREVIOUS
NOISEMUTING ON OFF
SETVIDEOSTATUS
SELECT BY[_][_]
OPERATE BY1_[_
"V',A
SOUNDADJUST
[_ PREVIOUS ,j_
Ej'BASS E
TREBLE E
BALANCE E
MTS STEREOSAP ivlONO
ONAIR
NEXTPAGE
SELECT BY [_
OPERATE BY 1_}
",V.,L
CLOCK/TIMERS
[_ PREVIOUS
SETCLOCK
ON/OFFTIMER
v
l m
NEXTPAGE
SELECT BY{_][_]
OPERATE BY [_rN
_TA
INITIALSETUP
PREVIOUS
TVSPEM(ER ON OFF
AUDIOOUT VARI FIX
LANGUAGE ENG FRE SPA
CLOSEDCAPTION
NEXTPAGE
SELECT BY[X][i'l
OPERATE BY [_ EXIT

PLUG IN MENU
PLUG IN MENU
The Plug In Menu comes up automati-
cally when you first turn on the TV after
plugging it in, The Plug In Menu sets the
default preferences for you for;
[] The Language in which you want the
onscreen displays to appear,
[] The Auto Tuner Setup of channels to
be included in scan,
[] Set the clock to the proper time so
that your timer Functions will work,
LANGUAGE
Your JVC television allows you to
choose from Engfish, French, or Spanish
on-screen menus and displays,
AV To LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE SPA
• • To choose the language
p ENGLISH _ FREN(-H _z_ SPANISH_]
AUTO TUNER SETUP
During Auto Tuner Setup, the TV will
automatically scan through aft available
channels and memorize the active ones
so that when you scan, you do not pick
up weak or noisy channels,
&V To AUTO TUNER SETUP
"_1_ To ogera_e
AV
TUNERMODE: CABLE AIR
START
To choose CABLE or AIR
To move to START
To start programming
PROGRAMMING!
l48
Programming takes approximately
7to 2 minutes
PROGRAMMINGOVER!
preferences are
set rigbt avvay,
lf you do exit,
don?panic, you
tag set these
preferences late[
with the regular
menu,
Note: Noise Muting will not work while
Auto Tuner Setup is working,

PLUG IN MENU
You mus_ have the
clock set to
operate the On/Off
Time_
SET CLOCK
The C/ock is the heart of a// timer
functions, The c/ock must be set
before the timer functions work,
AV To SET CLOCK
• • To operate
STARTCLOCK
• • To set the hour (AM/PM)
• To move to minutes
_1• To set the minutes
• To move to START CLOCK
when done with settings
• To start the clock
I_kNK YOU!!
FINISH
Once you have set up the items in the
Plug in Menu you must se/ect Finish,
A• To FINISH
"4 • To exit
Note: You can reset the preferences that
you set here in the Plug In Menu via the
regular .JVC Menu system,
CLOCK -- ON/OFF TIMER
MESSAGE
If you do not set the clock but
attempt to use the On/Oil Timer, you
will get the following message:
SETCLOCK
PLEASESETCLOCKFIRST! !
T_IE -- :....
STARTCLOCK
• • To set the hour (AM/PM)
• To move to minutes
• • To set the minutes
• To move to START CLOCK
when done with settings
• To start the clock
THANKYOU!i

INITIAL SETUP
CHANNEL SUMMARY
You can add or delete channels from
channel scanning, You can also lock
out an}/ "unauthorized" viewers from
one or up to at 125 channels,
AV
Note:
Press the MENU Button
To CHANNEL SLJMMARY
To operate
Noise Muting will not work while
you are in the Channel Summary menu,
SCAN
You can manually set channels to scan
that were too weak to be picked up
during Auto Tuner Setup, Conversely, if a
channel was too weak to receive a good
picture but was picked up anyway, delete
it by removing the N/,(If yOU have not
performed the Auto Tuner Setup
described on page 15, do so now,)
i ¸01¸¸ L
02
03 4
¸ 7:{ tt
06
07
08
044 09 "V
05 ,/ ]o 4
AV
CHANNEL -/+ to select the channel
To the SCAN column
To include or delete from scan
EXITwhen finished
Note: Channels set to scan will be
marked with an N/,
Note: Some cable systems experience
interference from radio frequencies on
Cable Channel 95, If you like, you can
delete this channel from scanning by
removing the _/,
CHANNEL GUARD -LOCK
AY To CHANNEL SUMMARY
_1• To operate
aC:a
m o6 4
02 40r
04 q 09 4
,A,V To the Lock column
The access code zero (0) to
lock or unlock that channel
Use the CHANNEL-/+ button to {7o to an}/
other channe/ you want to lock
EXITwhen finished
CHANNEL GUARD AND V-CHIP
MESSAGE:
This message aDDears Nnerl 8 viewer
a_emrxs to Na_cn a guaraea cnanne
or a cnanne DIOCKeO 9}/V-ChJD
THISCHANNFLIS [0CKEDBY
CHANNELGUARD.
PLEASEF_TERLOCKCODEBY
10 KEYPADTOUNLOCKIT,
NO.
To watch a channel you have locked,
enter the lock code using the 10 key pad,
If the wrong lock code is entered, this
message will appear:
1]WALD LOCKCODEi
Note: See "Set Lock Code", for more
information,
NOTES:
!nltialSeiup Menu
,Auto Tuner
,Language are
described in
detail in the Plug
In Menu section
In the Channel
Tomove up and
down 8 column
(e,g, from channel
to channel) use the
CNANNEL_/+ button
Tomove from item
to item (e.g, from
Channel number to
Scantolock)use
the MENU UP/DOWN
buttons.
Contit}ued above,

INITIAL SETUP
V-Chipis availabl_
on the followinc
models only..
,AV-36050
,AV-32050
,AV-27050
The V-Chip section
!S 4 pages !ong,
!fyou have anothet
model, you can
skip to page 22to
the Picture Adjust
_ection.
V.CHIP
Your TVis equipped with V-Chip
Technology which enables TV Parental
Guideline and Movie (MPAA) Guideline
controls, V-Chip technology allows you to
program your TV to receive, or not receive,
programs based on content according to
the guidelines,
When aviewer attempts to watch a
blocked channel this message appears:
THIS CHANNF_iS L_KEDBY
PLEASEENTERLOCKCODEBY
i0 KEYPADTOU_OCKIT.
NO. -- --
To watch a channel you have locked, enter
the lock code using the 10 key pad,
To set up the TV Parental Guideline
Ratings...
Press the MENUbutton
,&.V To V-CHIP
To operate (Lock icon appears)
Press ZEROto access V-Chip menu
V-CHIP ON OFF
SET TVRATINGS
SETMOVIERATINGS
UNRATEDVIEWBLOCK
FINISH
• • To turn V-Chip ON or OFF
Ai,V To move to SET TV RATINGS
VIEWING GUIDELINES
[] V/FV is for VIOLENCE /FANTASY
VIOLENCE
[] S stands for SEXUAL CONTENT
[] L stands for strong LANGUAGE
[] D stands for suggestive DIALOG
U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS
Programs with the following Ratings
are appropriate for Children.
[] TVY is Appropriate for All Children.
Programs are created for very young
viewers and should be suitable for all
ages, including children ages 2 - 6,
[] TV Y7 is for Older Children.
Most parents would find such
programs suitable for children 7 and
above, There may exist some mild
fantasy violence or comedic
violence, Children should be able to
discern reality from fantasy,
Programs with the following Ratings
are appropriate for the entire audience.
[] TV G stands for General Audience.
Most parents would find these
programs suitable for all age groups,
They contain little or no violence, no
strong language, and little or no
sexual dialog or situations,
[] TV PG Parental Guidance
Suggested.
May contain some, but not much,
strong language, limited violence,
and some suggestive sexual dialog
or situations, It is recommended that
parents watch these programs first, or
with their children,
[] TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Programs contain some material that
may be unsuitable for children under
the age of 14 including possible
intense violence, sexual situations,
strong coarse language, or intensely
suggestive dialog, Parents are
cautioned against unattended viewing
by children under 14,
[] TV MA Mature Audiences Only.
These programs are specifically for
adults and may be unsuitable for
anyone under 17 years of age, W MA
programs may have extensive V, S, L,
or D,

INITIAL SETUP
Directions to Block Viewing:
Line up the cursor in the column (TV
PG, TV G, etc,) with the content row
(V/FV, S, etc,) and press the AorV to
move the cursor to the correct location,
and press _1 or • to turn the locking
feature on or off, An item is locked if the
icon II]1 appears instead of a "--",
An example. To block viewers under
14 from all shows:
Move the cursor to the top row of that
column and add a lock icon, Once
you've put a lock on the top row,
everything in that column is
automatically locked,
A,V To the TV 14 Column
,I• To turn on the lock
s _
Press EXiTwhen done
Note: If you want to change the
setup, move the cursor to the top
column and change to "--" and then
you can select individual categories
to block,
1) Some programs do not have a raang
signal, therefore, even i[you setup V-Chip;
those programs will not be locked: Parents
are cautioned to preview the contents of
2) Canadian Viewers. V-Chip function is
based on specifications for the US and
therefore may not work p roper!y in Canada
To set
AV
AV
[]
up Movie Ratings...
Press the MENU button
To V-CHIP
To operate (Lock icon
appears)
Press ZEROtO access V-Chip setup
options
To SET MOVIE RATINGS
To enter movies menu
X 5E17 R 1:513 PG G NR
NR -Not Rated.
This is a film that has no rating, In many
cases these films were imported from
other countries, Other NR films may be
from amateur producers who didn't
intend to have their film widely released,
NR (Not Rated) Programming may
contain all types of programming
including chhildren's programming,
foreign programs, or adult material,
[] G - General Audience.
In the opinion of the review board,
these films contain nothing in the way
of sexual content, violence, or
language that would be unsuitable for
audiences of any age,
[] PG - Parental Guidance.
Parental Guideance means the movie
may contain some contents such as mild
violence, some brief nudity, and strong
language, The contents are not deemed
intense,
[] PG-13 -Parents Strongly Cautioned.
For parents with children under 13,
they are cautioned that the content of
movies with this rating is more explicit
in sexual, language, and violence
content than PG,

INITIAL SETUP
[] RRestricted.
These films contain material that is
explicit in nature and is not
recommended For unsupervised
children under the age of 17,
[] NC-17 No One Under 17.
These movies are considered what most
parents would Feel is too adult Fortheir
children to view and can consist of strong
language, nudity, violence, and
suggestive and explicit subject matters,
[] X No One under 18.
Innappropriate for anyone under 18,
Directions to Block Movie Viewing:
In order to block viewers From any or all of
these sorts of contents, press the
A orVto move the cursor to the correct
location, and press • or • to turn the
locking Feature on or off, An item is locked
if the _ con appears instead of a "--",
To block viewers under X and NC-17
rated from shows:
AV To the X Column
• • To turn on the lock
i i i_ iii iii _ _ i i i
X IxI_17 R 1_13 PG G NR
&V To the NC-1 7 Column
• • To turn on the lock
X _17 R F_13 PG G NR
) Press ExiT when done
Notes About Unrated Programs:
LJnrated programming refers to any
programming that does not contain a
rating signal, Programming on television
stations which do not broadcast ratings
signal will be 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 signal will be blocked if the
LJnrated Category is set to LOCK,
Directions to B/ock Unrated Programs:
You can block programs that are not
rated,
Press the MENU button
AV To V-CHIP
• • To operate
Press ZEROto access V-Chip setup
options
AV ToUNRATED
UNRATEDVIEW
• • To Viewor Block
Press ExiT when done
Special Notes about V-Chip:
1) In order for V-Chip settings to take
effect, V-ghi p settings must be turned
ON in the V-Chip menu (page 18).
2) You can automatically unblock all of
your restrictions by turning V-Chip settings
OFF in the V-Ch_p menu (page 18/
3) You can always unblock a restriction by
re-entenng the V-Chip menu ano
removing the lock icon.