JVC AV-36260 User manual

COLOR TELEVISION
USER'SGUIDE
F ormod e l s :
AV-36260
AV-36230
AV-32260
AV-32230
AV-27260
Illustration ofAV-32260 and RM-C305
IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER
In the space below, enter the 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.
SerialNumberModelNumber
LC T 09 51-0 01 B-A
0 30 1 -T N -JII-JIM
AC/Core line mini-IB 3/16/01 4:07 PM Page 1

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SH O C K HAZARDS,D O N OT
EXPOSE THIS TV SET TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO INSURE PERS O NAL SA FETY,O BSERVE THE
F OLL OWIN G RULES RE G ARDIN G THE USE O F
THIS UNIT.
1.O perate only from the powersource specified on the unit.
2.Avoid damaging the AC plug and powercord.
3.Avoid Improperinstallation and neverposition the unit where good
ventilation is unattainable.
4.Do notallow objects orliquid into the cabinetopenings.
5.In the eventoftrouble,unplug the unit and call a service technician.
Do notattemptto repairit yourself orremove the rearcover.
Changes ormodifications notapproved by JVC could void the warranty.
*When you don’t use this TV setfora long period oftime,be sure to
disconnectboth the powerplug from the A C outletand antenna for
yoursafety.
*To preventelectric shockdo notuse this polarized plug with an
extension cord,receptacle orotheroutletunless the blades can be
fully inserted to preventblade exposure.
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 “dan-
gerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to consti-
tute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral tri-
angle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accom-
panying the appliance.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
AC/Core line mini-IB 3/16/01 4:07 PM Page 2

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION:
Please read and retain for your safety.
Electricalenergy can perform many usefulfunctions.This TV sethas been engineered
and manufactured to assure yourpersonalsafety.But improperuse can result in poten-
tialelectricalshockorfire hazards. In ordernotto defeatthe safeguards incorporated in
this TV set,observe the following basic rules forits installation,use and servicing.
And also follow all warnings and instructions marked on yourTV set.
INSTALLATION
1YourTV setis equipped with a polariz ed A C line plug (one blade ofthe plug is wider
than the other).
This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the poweroutletonly one way.Should
you be unable to insertthe plug fully into the outlet,try reversing the plug.
Should it still fail to fit,contactyourelectrician.
2O perate the TV setonly from a powersource as indicated on the TV setorreferto the
operating instructions forthis information.If you are notsure ofthe type ofpower
supply to yourhome,consult yourTV setdealerorlocalpowercompany.Forbattery
operation,referto the operating instructions.
3Overloa ded A C outlets and extension cords are dangerous,and so are frayed power
cords and broken plugs.They may result in a shockorfire hazard.C all yourservice
technician forreplacement.
4Do notallow anything to reston orroll overthe powercord,and do notplace the TV
setwhere powercord is subjectto traffic orabuse.This may result in a shockorfire
hazard.
5Do notuse this TV setnearwater—forexample,neara bathtub,washbowl,kitchen
sink,orlaundry tub,in a wetbasement,ornearswimming pool,etc.
6If an outside antenna is connected to the TV set,be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection againstvoltage surges and built-up static
charges.Section 810 ofthe NationalElectricalCode provides information with
respectto propergrounding ofthe mastand supporting structure,grounding ofthe
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,size ofgrounding conductors,location of
antenna discharge unit,connection requirements forthe grounding electrode.
(POLARIZED-TYPE)
AC/Core line mini-IB 3/16/01 4:07 PM Page 3

7An outside antenna system should notbe located in the vicinity ofoverhead power
lines orotherelectric lightorpowercircuits,orwhere it can fall into such powerlines
orcircuits.When installing an outside antenna system,extreme care should be taken
to keep from touching such powerlines orcircuits as contactwith them mightbe
fatal.
8TV sets are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinetto allow heatgenerated
during operation to be released.
Therefore:
—Neverblockthe bottom ventilation slots ofa portable TV setby placing it on a
bed,sofa,rug,etc.
—Neverplace a TV setin a “built-in”enclosure unless properventilation is provided.
—Nevercoverthe openings with a cloth orothermaterial.
—Neverplace the TV setnearorovera radiatororheatregister.
9To avoid personalinjury:
—Do notplace a TV seton a sloping shelf unless properly secured.
—Use only a c artorstand re comme nd e d b y the TV setmanufa cturer.
—Do nottry to roll a cartwith small casters across thresholds ordeep pile carpets.
—Wall orshelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s instructions,and should
use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.
USE
10 Caution children aboutdropping orpushing objects into the TV setthrough cabinetopenings.
Some internalparts carry hazardous voltages and contactcan result in a fire orelectricalshock.
11 Unplug the TV setfrom the wall outletbefore cleaning.Do notuse liquid oran
aerosolcleaner.
12 Neveradd accessories to a TV setthathas notbeen designed forthis purpose.
Such additions may result in a hazard.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
AC/Core line mini-IB 3/16/01 4:07 PM Page 4

13 Foradded protection ofthe TV setduring a lightning storm orwhen the TV setis to be left
unattended foran extended period oftime,unplug it from the wall outletand disconnect
the antenna.This will preventdamage to productdue to lightning storms orpowerline
surges.
14 A TV setand cartcombination should be moved with
care.Quickstops,excessive force,and uneven sur-
faces may cause the TV setand cartcombination to
overturn.
SERVICE
15 Unplug this TV setfrom the wall outletand referservicing to qualified service per-
sonnelunderthe following conditions:
A.When the powercord orplug is damaged orfrayed.
B.If liquid has been spilled into the TV set.
C.If the TV sethas been exposed to rain orwater.
D.If the TV setdoes notoperate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjustonly those controls thatare covered in the operating instructions as
improperadjustmentofothercontrols may result in damage and will often require
extensive workby a qualified technician to restore the TV setto normaloperation.
E.If the TV sethas been dropped ordamaged in any way.
F.When the TV setexhibits a distinctchange in performance —this indicates a
need forservice.
16 Do notattemptto service this TV setyourself as opening orremoving covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage orotherhazards.Referall servicing to qualified
service personnel.
17 When replacementparts are required,have the service technician verify in writing
thatthe replacementparts he uses have the same safety characteristics as the orig-
inalparts.Use ofmanufacturer’s specified replacementparts can preventfire,
shock,orotherhazards.
18 Upon completion ofany service orrepairs to this TV set,please askthe service techni-
cian to perform the safety checkdescribed in the manufacturer’s service literature.
19 When a TV setreaches the end ofits usefullife,improperdisposalcould result in a pic-
ture tube implosion.Aska qualified service technician to dispose ofthe TV set.
20 Note to C ATV system installer.
This reminderis provided to call the C ATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-
40 ofthe N E C thatprovides guidelines forpropergrounding and,in particular,spec-
ifies thatthe cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system ofthe build-
ing,as close to the pointofcable entry as practical.
AC/Core line mini-IB 3/16/01 4:07 PM Page 5