JVC AV-36P902 User manual

COLOR TELEVISION
USER'S GUIDE
For model:
AV-36P902
Illustration of AV-36P902 and RM-C321G
IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER
In the spaces below, enter the model and serial number of your television (locat-
ed 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.
Serial Number LCT1023-001A-A
0801-TN-FAA-JIM
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 venti-
lation 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 dis-
connect both the power plug from the AC outlet and antenna for your safe-
ty.
*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.
CAUTION:Toreduce the risk of electric shock.
Donot remove cover(or back).
Nouser 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 per-
sons.
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
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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 engi-
neered 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 safe-
guards incorporated in this TV set, observe the following basic rules for its installa-
tion, use 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).
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 still fail to fit, contact your electrician.
2Operate 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.
3Overloaded 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.
4Do 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.
6If 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)
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7An 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.
8TV 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.
9To 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.
USE
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.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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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 nor-
mal 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 writ-
ing 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 lit-
erature.
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 particu-
lar, 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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ONSCREEN MENUS (Cont.)
Sound Settings
Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
MTS(Multi-channel Sound) . . 38
General Items
On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . 39
TV Speaker . . . . . . . . . . 40
Audio Out . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Noise Muting . . . . . . . . . . 40
Tilt Correction . . . . . . . . . 41
Purity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Digital–In . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Auto Shut Off . . . . . . . . . . 41
Front Panel Lock . . . . . . . . 41
Closed Caption . . . . . . . . . 42
BUTTON FUNCTIONS . . . . . 43
Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Exit and PIP Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Video Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Hyper Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
BBE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
100+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Return+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
VCR Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
DVD Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
TV/CATV Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
VCR/DVD Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Natural Cinema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
16:9 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
PIP (Picture-In-Picture)
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . 48
On/Move. . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Freeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Swap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Channel +/– . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
APPENDICES . . . . . . . . . . 50
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Authorized Service Centers . . . . . . . . 53
Search Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Table of Contents
UNPACKING YOUR TV . . . . 7
QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . . . . 8
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Control
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Making Basic Connections . . . . . . . . . 9
Plug In Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting to Cable or an Antenna . . . . 12
Connecting to a Cable Box . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting to a Cable Box and VCR . . . 13
Connecting to a DVD Player,
DTV Decoder and D-VHS . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting to a Digital TV Receiver . . . 15
Connecting to an External Amplifier . . . 16
Connecting to a Camcorder . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link III . . .17
GETTING STARTED . . . . . . 18
Remote Control Basics . . . . . . . . . . 18
Changing The Batteries . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting Cable Box or Satellite Codes . . . 19
Setting VCR Codes . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setting DVD Codes . . . . . . . . . . . 21
ONSCREEN MENUS . . . . . . 22
Using the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
The Onscreen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Plug In Menu
Instruction. . . . . . . . . . 24
Language. . . . . . . . . . . 24
Auto Tuner Setup . . . . . . . 24
Auto Clock Set . . . . . . . . . 25
Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . 26
Finish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Channel Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
V-Chip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Set Lock Code . . . . . . . . . 35
Picture Setting
Tint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Bright . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Color Temperature . . . . . . . 37
Digital Noise Clear . . . . . . . 37
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2 AA Batteries1 Television 1 Remote Control
Thank you for your purchase of JVC’s model AV-36P902 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 televi-
sion. To make these connections you will use plugs like the ones illustrated below.
A/V Input Plug
RF Connectors
Used to connect a
coaxial cable from an
external antenna or Cable
TV system.
A matching TV stand
is also available
(optional).
Used to make video con-
nections with VCRs,
DVDs, Camcorders, etc
(optional).
Used to connect JVC AV
Compu Link
capable components for
an automated home the-
ater.
Used to connect
audio/video devices like
VCRs, DVD players, stereo
amplifiers, game consoles,
etc.
S-Video Plug AV Compu Link Cable
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. But if you’re anxious
to start using your television right away, a quick setup guide follows on the next three pages.
UnpackingYour Television
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Slide the cover on the back of the remote down towards the bottom of the remote control.
Insert two batteries (included) carefully noting the “+”and “–” markings, placing the “–”end in
the unit first. Slide the cover back into place.
Getting Started
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. This information includes basic instructions
on operating your remote control, making a simple cable/antenna and optional VCR connection
and, finally, information on programming your television's Auto Tuner.
If you have questions, or for more detailed information on any of these steps, please consult
other sections of this manual.
Step One - The Remote Control
The remote control is the key to operating your television's many great features. Before you
can operate your remote control, you first need to install the batteries (included).
Basic Operation
Turn the television on and off by pressing the POWER button at the top right corner of the
remote.
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 chan-
nels. The right and left buttons will turn the volume up or down. These buttons are also
marked with four arrows and are also used with JVC's onscreen menu system. You will need to
use these buttons later in the Quick Setup.
The next step is to connect your television to an antenna or cable.
Power Button Key Feature Buttons
Proceed to Step Two
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Quick Setup 1
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Cable/RFconnector
Step Two - Making Basic Connections
Next you will need to connect your television to an antenna, VCR or cable system. The most
basic VCR and antenna/cable connection is shown below. For more detailed connections, such
as ones where a cable box is required, or connecting with a combination of a cable box and
VCR, home stereo system, etc., see pages 12 to 17.
1) Connect an RF Cable from the wall outlet into the RFCable In on the back of the TV.
Quick Setup 2
1) Connect the Red Cable from VCR Audio Output into the Red TV Audio In.
2) Connect the White Cable from VCR Audio Output into the White TV Audio In.
3) Connect the Yellow Cable from VCROutput into the Yellow TV Video In, OR Connect an RF
Cable from VCR RF Cable Out into the RF Cable In on the back of the TV.
NOTE:
• White,Yellow and Red are the most common colors for VCR Cables. Some models may vary
in color. Please consult the user’s manual for your VCR Player for more information.
•See page 20 for instructions on programming your remote control to operate the basic func-
tions of your VCR Player.
Connecting to a VCR
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Proceed to Step Three
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Press the buttons to move to AUTO TUNER SETUP
Press the buttons to begin AUTO TUNER SETUP
To choose CABLE (if you are connected to a cable system) or AIR (if you use
an antenna)
To move to START
To start Auto Tuner Setup
The Auto Tuner will now memorize all of the clear, active channels your television can
receive. This will take roughly one or two minutes.
NOW
PROGRAMMING!
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Step Three - The Plug In Menu
When you turn your television on for the first time, the Plug In Menu will appear. This menu
sets some of the basic settings for your television. A complete description of the Plug In Menu
can be found starting on page 24. We recommend you complete the Plug In Menu items
before you start using your television. To begin watching your television right away you only
need to run the Auto Tuner Setup. This lets your television learn the channels it is able to
receive clearly. To run the Auto Tuner Setup, follow the steps below.
The Auto Tuner is finished when the message PROGRAMMING OVER! appears on screen.
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 connecting audio/video devices, programming
your remote control, or using the JVC onscreen menu system to customize your television
viewing experience.
The Quick Setup is complete
Quick Setup 3
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